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  • Page 1 CHAPTER 1 Preface...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Preface Table of Content ... 1-2 Regulations Information... 1-5 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ... 1-5 FCC Conditions ... 1-6 CE Conformity ... 1-6 Safety Instructions... 1-7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ...1-11 WEEE Statement ... 1-15 Optical Device Drive Notice ...
  • Page 3 Left Side View... 2-16 Right Side View ... 2-18 Rear Side View... 2-20 Bottom Side View ... 2-21 Getting Started Power Management ... 3-2 Connecting the AC Power ... 3-2 Using the Battery Power... 3-4 ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function ... 3-9 TurboBattery+ Function...
  • Page 4 Connecting the Communication Devices ... 3-42 Components Replacement and Upgrade ... 3-45 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup... 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup... 4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup... 4-2 Control Keys ... 4-3 BIOS Setup Menu... 4-4 Main menu... 4-5 Advanced menu...

  • Page 5: Regulations Information

    Regulations Information FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 6: Fcc Conditions

    Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.
  • Page 8 Note: The maximum operating temperature is around 35 Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the equipment to the power outlet. Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on card or module to the equipment.
  • Page 9 When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building. Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.
  • Page 10 1-10 Green Product Features Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health Easily dismantled and recycled Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy Environmental Policy The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away...

  • Page 11: Safety Guideline For Using Lithium Battery

    1-11 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. (French) (Français) ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé...
  • Page 12 1-12 üreticinin talimatlarına göre degerlendiriniz. (Greek) (Ελληνικά) ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Κίνδυνος έκρηξης εάν η μπαταρία τοποθετηθεί λανθασμένα. Να αντικαθιστάτε μόνο με τον ίδιο ή αντίστοιχο τύπο με αυτό που συνιστά ο κατασκευαστής του εξοπλισμού. Να απορρίπτετε τις χρησιμοποιημένες μπαταρίες ως απορρίμματα σύμφωνα με τις οδηγίες του κατασκευαστή. (Polish) (Polski) OSTRZEŻENIE: Nieprawidłowa wymiana może spowodować...
  • Page 13 1-13 권장하는 것과 동일하거나 동등한 폐기하십시오. (Vietnamese) (Tieng Viet) LƯU Ý: Thay thế pin không tương thích có thể dẫn đến nguy cơ bị nổ. Chỉ thay thế bằng pin cùng loại hoặc loại tương ứng khuyên dùng bởi nhà sản xuất thiết bị. Vứt bỏ pin đã sử dụng theo hướng dẫn của nhà sản xuất.
  • Page 14 1-14 utilizadas de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. (Swedish) (Svenska) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction. (Finnish) (Suomi) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin.

  • Page 15: Weee Statement

    1-15 proizvođača. (Estonian) (Eesti) ETTEVAATUST! Plahvatusoht, kui aku on valesti paigaldatud. Asendage ainult sama või tootja poolt soovitatud võrdväärse akuga. Hävitage kasutatud aku vastavalt tootja juhistele. ‫در ﺻﻮرت ﺗﻌﻮﻳﺾ ﺑﺎﺗﺮﯼ، ﺗﻨﻬﺎ از ﺑﺎﺗﺮﻳﻬﺎﯼ ﭘﻴﺸﻨﻬﺎدﯼ ﺷﺮﮐﺖ ﺗﻮﻟﻴﺪ ﮐﻨﻨﺪﻩ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﻗﺒﻞ‬ ‫ﺑﻪ‬ ‫ﻓﻘﻂ...
  • Page 16 1-16 (German) (Deutsch) Gemäß der Richtlinie 2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden, die sich auf 13.August, 2005 wirken. Und der Hersteller von bedeckt Elektronik-Altgeräte gesetzlich zur gebrachten Produkte am Ende seines Baruchbarkeitsdauer zurückzunehmen.
  • Page 17 1-17 (Greek) (Ελληνικά) Σύμφωνα με την Οδηγία 2002/96/ΕΚ της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης («ΕΕ») περί Απόρριψης Ηλεκτρικού και Ηλεκτρονικού Εξοπλισμού (WEEE), η οποία λαμβάνει ισχύ στις 13 Αυγούστου 2005, τα προϊόντα «ηλεκτρικού και ηλεκτρονικού εξοπλισμού» δεν είναι δυνατόν να απορριφθούν πλέον ως κοινά απορρίμματα και οι κατασκευαστές κεκαλυμμένου...
  • Page 18 1-18 文规定「电机电子设备产品」不可再以都市废弃物处理，且所有相关电子设备制造商，均须在产品使用寿命结束后进行回 收。 (Japanese) (日本語) 2005 年 8 月 13 日以降に EU 加盟国を流通する電気・電子製品には WEEE 指令によりゴミ箱に×印のリサ イクルマークの表示が義務づけられており、廃棄物として捨てることの禁止とリサイクルが義務づけられています。 (Korean) (한국어) 2005 년 8 월 13 일자로 시행된 폐전기전자제품에 대한 유럽연합("EU") 지침, 지침 2002/96/EC 에 의거하여, "전기전자제품"은 일반 쓰레기로 폐기할 수 없으며 제품의 수명이 다하면 해당 전자제품의 제조업체가 이러한...
  • Page 19 1-19 odbačeni kao običan otpad i proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja. (Netherlands) (Nederlands) De richtlijn van de Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten (2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling.
  • Page 20 1-20 (Slovak) (Slovenčina) Na základe smernice Európskej únie („EU“) o elektrických a elektronických zariadeniach číslo 2002/96/ES, ktorá vstúpila do platnosti 13. augusta 2005, výrobky, ktorými sú „elektrické a elektronické zariadenia” nesmú byť zneškodňované spolu s komunálnym odpadom a výrobcovia patričných elektronických zariadení sú povinní takéto výrobky na konci životnosti prevziať...
  • Page 21 1-21 2002/96/EC, koja je na snazi od 13. kolovoza 2005., "električni i elektronički uređaji" se ne smiju više bacati zajedno s kućnim otpadom i proizvođači su obvezni zbrinuti takve proizvode na kraju njihovog životnog vijeka. (Estonian) (Eesti) Vastavalt Euroopa Liidu ("EL") direktiivile 2002/96/EÜ (elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmete jäätmete kohta), mis jõustus 13.

  • Page 22: Optical Device Drive Notice

    1-22 Optical Device Drive Notice CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.”...

  • Page 23: Introductions

    CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

  • Page 24: Manual Map

    Congratulations on becoming an user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction Manual Map This User’s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook.

  • Page 25: Unpacking

    Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use. Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

  • Page 26: Specification

    Specification Support Processor Special Notification Core Chips Chipset Special Notification Memory Technology Slot Maximum Special Notification ® The second generation Intel Core processor The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. Please contact the local dealer for detailed information.
  • Page 27 Storage HDD/ SSD form factor Optical Device Special Notification Video Graphics LCD Resolution CRT Output HDMI Output Dual View functions Display LCD Type Brightness Webcam CMOS 2.5”, 9.5mm (H) SATA interface HDD or SSD Super Multi (optional) The actual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased, and may vary without notice.

  • Page 28: Communication Port

    Audio Sound Controller Internal Speaker Internal Microphone Sound Volume I/O Port Monitor (VGA) Mic-in Headphone-out RJ45 HDMI Card Reader Communication Port (Items listed here may vary without notice) Wireless LAN Bluetooth ® Realtek ALC269Q 2 speakers K/B hot-key & SW 15 pin D-Sub x 1 x 3 (USB 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 2 optional) x 1 (MMC/ SDXC)

  • Page 29: Physical Characteristic

    Power AC/DC Adapter (1) (optional) AC/DC Adapter (2) (optional) Battery Type RTC Battery Special Notification Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot BIOS Physical Characteristic Dimension Weight 65W, 19V Input: 100~240V, 1.5A~2.0A 50~60Hz Output: 19V 3.42A 90W, 19V Input: 100~240V, 1.5A~2.0A 50~60Hz Output: 19V 4.74A 6-cell...
  • Page 30 Others Kensington Lock Hole Compliance WHQL...

  • Page 31: Product Overview

    Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased. Top-open View The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook.
  • Page 32 2-10 1. Internal Microphone There is built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone. 2. Webcam This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recoding or conference, and any other interactive applications. 3. Power Button / Power LED/ Discrete mode LED Power Button Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF.
  • Page 33 2-11 TurboBattery+ S-Bar 5. Touchpad This is a pointing device of the notebook. 6. Keyboard The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard. Quick Launch [Fn] Buttons Use the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools. With the help of these quick launch buttons, users will be able to do work more efficiently.
  • Page 34 2-12 Smart Pad User Defined Windows Search (optional) ECO Engine (Power Saving) Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F3 button repeatedly to enable or disable the Smart Pad function recurrently. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F4 button to launch the User Defined application.
  • Page 35 2-13 Webcam Wireless LAN Bluetooth (optional) 3G (optional) 7. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to turn it off. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F8 button to turn the Wireless LAN function on.

  • Page 36: Front Side View

    2-14 Front Side View Status LED Num Lock: Glowing blue when the Num Lock function is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing blue when the Caps Lock function is activated. Battery: Glowing blue when the battery is being charged. Glowing amber when the battery is in low battery status. Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery.
  • Page 37 2-15 Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Bluetooth Hard Disk Device In-use: Blinking blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive. Wireless LAN LED indicator glows blue when Wireless LAN function is enabled. LED indicator goes out when this function is disabled. Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator goes out when you are in flight.

  • Page 38: Left Side View

    2-16 Left Side View 1. Power Connector To connect the AC/DC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 2. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 3. HDMI Connector HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
  • Page 39 2-17 4. VGA Port The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display. 5. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 6.

  • Page 40: Right Side View

    2-18 Right Side View 1. Kensington Lock Hole This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable. The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object, such as a heavy table or other similar equipment, thus securing the notebook in place.
  • Page 41 2-19 3. USB Port The USB port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 4. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) cards.

  • Page 42: Rear Side View

    2-20 Rear Side View Battery Pack 1. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected.

  • Page 43: Bottom Side View

    2-21 Bottom Side View 1. Battery Lock/ Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is slid to unlock position, the battery is removable. 2. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected. Battery Lock/ Unlock Button Battery Pack Battery Release Button...
  • Page 44 2-22 3. Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. 4. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.

  • Page 45: Getting Started

    CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

  • Page 46: Power Management

    Power Management Connecting the AC power It is strongly recommended to connect the AC/DC adapter to the notebook and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC power is connected, recharging the battery will start immediately. Note that the AC/DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook;...

  • Page 47: Disconnecting The Ac Power

    Connecting the AC Power 1. Unpack the package to find the AC/DC adapter and power cord. 2. Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC/DC adapter. 3. Plug the DC end of the adapter to the notebook, and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet.

  • Page 48: Using The Battery Power

    Using the Battery Power This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. Be aware of that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on their own.

  • Page 49: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack To insert the battery pack, following the steps below: Locate the steady gutters of the battery pack, and the battery bolts on the battery tray as shown right. Align the steady gutters and battery bolts with correct orientation and make sure they are joined properly.
  • Page 50 Releasing the Battery Pack To release the battery pack, following the steps below: Make sure the notebook is turned off, and the AC power is disconnected. Press the lock/unlock button to the unlocked position. Locate the battery release button on the bottom side.

  • Page 51: Battery Safety Tips

    Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury. Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery. Do not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them to temperatures above +60°...

  • Page 52: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the Battery Pack The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the notebook. Please pay attention to the following tips before recharging the battery: If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk.

  • Page 53: Eco Engine -- Power Saving Function

    ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides various power saving modes – Movie mode, Game mode, Presentation mode, and Office mode, to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook. Note that the ECO Engine will only be functional in the Operating System with the S-Bar application installed.
  • Page 54 3-10 Movie Mode Game Mode Presentation Mode Office Mode ECO Off To select the ECO Engine mode, please: 1. Find the icon on the display, and then point the icon with the mouse cursor to unfold the tool bar of the system control manager. 2.
  • Page 55 3-11 4. Move the mouse cursor to point the desired ECO mode, and then left click the mouse on the selected icon. 5. To learn which ECO mode is selected presently, read the icon on behalf of each mode appearing on the display when selected. 6.

  • Page 56: Turbobattery+ Function

    3-12 TurboBattery+ Function In addition to ECO Engine function, this notebook also provides a battery power management function, which named TurboBattery+, for users to manage the battery power status on their own. With the TurboBattery+ Setting menu, users will be able to enable or disable the particular devices preinstalled, such as Wireless LAN, or Webcam, etc., to maximize the battery running time or process the better system performance.
  • Page 57 3-13 3. Move the mouse cursor to point the on it to activate the TurboBattery+ Function. 4. Users may also press the TurboBattery+ Quick Launch Button, if equipped on the notebook, to activate the TurboBattery+ function promptly and directly without going through the above steps. 5.
  • Page 58 3-14 4. To disable the devices in the setting menu when the TurboBattery+ Function is activated, move the mouse cursor to point the particular device and then left click the mouse on it. 5. Be aware of that the devices which are set to be disabled will only...

  • Page 59: Power Management In Windows Os

    3-15 Power Management in Windows OS Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to standby/hibernate mode after a period of user inactivity. Follow the instructions below to adjust the power management settings in Windows OS: 1.
  • Page 60 3-16...

  • Page 61: Energy Saving Tips

    3-17 Energy Saving Tips Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer’s energy consumption. Turn off the monitor after a period of user inactivity. Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode. Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer’s power management.

  • Page 62: Basic Operations

    3-18 Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your own safety, and make yourself comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your notebook for a long period of time.

  • Page 63: Having A Good Work Habit

    3-19 1. Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort. 2. Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel. 3. Adjust the desk’s height. 4. Sit straight and keep a good posture. 5. Adjust the chair’s height. Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time;...

  • Page 64: Knowing The Keyboard

    3-20 Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one, depending on which county users purchase the notebook. This keyboard can be divided into four Typewriter keys Numeric keys Cursor keys /...

  • Page 65: Typewriter Keys

    3-21 Typewriter Keys In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewrite keys also provide several keys for special purposes, such as [Ctrl,] [Alt,] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: Num Lock: Press and hold the [Fn] key and press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off.

  • Page 66: Cursor Keys

    3-22 Cursor Keys The four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys are used to control the cursor movement. Move the cursor left for one space. Move the cursor right for one space. Move the cursor up for one line. Move the cursor down for one line.

  • Page 67: Function Keys

    3-23 Move to the end of the line (or document). The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are used for editing purpose. This key is used to switch the typing mode between “insert” and “overtype” modes. Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space.
  • Page 68 3-24 [Fn] Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Enable or disable the touchpad function. Decrease the LCD brightness. Increase the LCD brightness. Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume. Increase the built-in speaker’s volume. Disable the computer’s audio function.
  • Page 69 3-25 Quick Launch [Fn] Buttons Use the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools. With the help of these quick launch buttons, users will be able to do work more efficiently. User Defined Windows Search (optional) ECO Engine (Power Saving)
  • Page 70 3-26 Wireless LAN Bluetooth (optional) 3G (optional) Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F8 button repeatedly to turn the Wireless LAN function on or off recurrently. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F9 button to turn the Bluetooth function on.

  • Page 71: Knowing The Smart Pad

    3-27 Knowing the Smart Pad The Smart Pad integrated in your notebook allows users to perform various actions with multi-finger taps and gestures while operating the notebook, and is capable to detect the changes of the multi-finger movement performed by users precisely. This significant Smart Pad will surely bring users not only an efficient but also an enjoyable experience of using the notebook.
  • Page 72 3-28 Enabling the Smart Pad Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F3 button repeatedly to enable or disable the Smart Pad function recurrently. Smart Pad Brief Usages to the Smart Pad For the further information on how to use the Smart Pad function specifically, please refer to the instructions of Smart Pad by double clicking the Smart Pad icon ( the screen.
  • Page 73 3-29 Gestures Actions Tapping the touchpad once Single clicking the Left button with one finger. of the mouse. Double tapping the touchpad Double clicking the Left button with one finger. of the mouse. Touch the touchpad with single finger and move around your Cursor moving.
  • Page 74 3-30 Gestures Actions Touch the touchpad with two fingers and remain the fingers on the touchpad. Scrolling a page vertically. Move the two fingers on the touchpad vertically. Touch the touchpad with two fingers and remain both fingers on the touchpad. Scrolling a page horizontally.
  • Page 75 3-31 Gestures Actions Touch the touchpad with three fingers and remain it on the touchpad. Double tapping the touchpad with one finger to enable the Enabling or Disabling the Magnifying Glass function. Magnifying Glass function. To control the magnifying Using the Magnifying Glass glass, touch the touchpad with function.
  • Page 76 3-32 Gestures Actions Touch the touchpad with three fingers and remain the fingers on the touchpad. Browse the directory of “Computer” Move the three fingers to the upper side of the touchpad to browse “Computer.” Touch the touchpad with three fingers and remain the fingers on the touchpad.
  • Page 77 3-33 Gestures Actions Touch the touchpad with two fingers and remain both fingers on the touchpad. Move a finger clockwise while another remains still to rotate a selected object clockwise. Rotating a selected object Refer to the first gesture. clockwise or counterclockwise. Move a finger counterclockwise while another remains still to rotate a selected object...

  • Page 78: About Hard Disk Drive

    3-34 About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5”, 9.5mm (H) hard disk drive. The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage device.

  • Page 79: About Solid-State Drive

    3-35 About Solid-state Drive (optional) Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5”, 9.5mm (H) solid-state drive. The solid-state drive is a storage device that uses solid-state memory. It offers breakthrough storage performance including faster boot-up, energy saving, less noises and higher reliability. Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications.

  • Page 80: Using The Optical Storage Device

    3-36 Using the Optical Storage Device (optional) Your notebook is equipped with an optical storage device. The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased. Super Multi: Works as a multi-functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive.
  • Page 81 3-37 Inserting the Disk The following instructions describe the general procedure when operating the optical storage device: 1. Confirm that the notebook is turned on. 2. Press the eject button on the panel and 3. Gently pull the tray out until fully 4.
  • Page 82 3-38 Removing the Disk Follow the instructions below to remove the disk that is placed in the optical storage device: 6. Press the eject button on the drive’s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially. 7. Gently pull the tray out until fully extended.

  • Page 83: Connecting The External Devices

    3-39 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for reference only. Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices This notebook provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete..
  • Page 84 3-40 Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the notebook display.
  • Page 85 3-41 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. Once the display is connected to the notebook, power on the notebook and the external display should respond by default.

  • Page 86: Connecting The Communication Devices

    3-42 Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN The RJ-45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help.
  • Page 87 3-43 Using Wireless LAN Connection (optional supported) This notebook is equipped with wireless LAN module which allows users to perform fast data transmission with the standard IEEE 802.11 for wireless LAN. This gives users the mobility to move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network. By using the 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption technology and Wi-Fi Protected Access feature, the optional built-in wirelesses LAN is capable to achieve a more efficient and a more secure solution to the wireless communication.
  • Page 88 3-44 Using Bluetooth Connection (optional supported) This notebook is equipped with Bluetooth module which allows users to connect various Bluetooth-enabled devices to the notebook. Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phones, personal computers, printers, GPS receivers, PDAs, digital cameras, and video game consoles through a secure, globally unlicensed Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) 2.4 GHz short-range radio frequency bandwidth.

  • Page 89: Components Replacement And Upgrade

    3-45 Components Replacement and Upgrade Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, wireless LAN / Bluetooth module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request depending on the models users purchased.
  • Page 90 3-46 This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack, and the battery pack is replaceable by users. To replace the battery pack, please refer to the section of Using Battery power for details. This notebook is equipped with a wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module, and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center.
  • Page 91 3-47 To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specification in the User’s Manual provided. For any further information about the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product, if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void.

  • Page 92: Bios Setup

    CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

  • Page 93: About Bios Setup

    About BIOS Setup When to Use BIOS Setup? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. You want to change the default settings for customized features. You want to reload the default BIOS settings.

  • Page 94: Control Keys

    Control Keys You can use only the keyboard to control the cursor in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press left arrow to select one menu title. Press up arrow to select one item under the menu title. 1) Open the selected item to change setting options. 2) Bring up a sub-menu when available.

  • Page 95: Bios Setup Menu

    BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to enter the other menus. The BIOS items and figures shown here are for reference only. Main Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, memory size and setting of system time and date.

  • Page 96: Main Menu

    Main Menu System Date This item allows you to set the system date. [day:month:date:year]. Month Date Year System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode. The time format is [hour:minute:second].
  • Page 97 System Information This item provides the information about the firmware, processor, and system memory.

  • Page 98: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.
  • Page 99 USB Configuration Select this item to enter the sub-menu: -- Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows users to use USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, or portable disk, in DOS system; or allows users to boot the system by USB device. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled and Auto.

  • Page 100: Boot Menu

    Boot menu Boot Configuration Configure settings during system boot. Bootup NumLock State This setting is to set the Num Lock State when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to Off will turn off the Num Lock key.

  • Page 101: Security Menu

    4-10 Security menu Administrator Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Type a maximum of twenty-digit password and press [Enter]. password entered now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You may also press [ESC] to abandon new password setting.
  • Page 102 4-11 Always To clear a set Administrator Password/ User Password, just press [Enter] under Administrator Password/ User Password field when prompted to enter the password. Please note that when Administrator Password has been cleared, User Password will be cleared as well. A message box pops up confirming password will be disabled.

  • Page 103: Save & Exit Menu

    4-12 Save & Exit menu Save Changes and Reset Save the changes you have made and reset the utility Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made. Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings.

  • Page 104: Raid Level 0 Introduction

    4-13 RAID Level 0 Introduction RAID level 0 is normally used to increase performance, which splits data evenly across two or more disks with no parity information for redundancy. This allows one of the drives to read data while the other drive is searching for and reading the next block.

  • Page 105: Raid0 Setup

    4-14 RAID0 Setup This section helps user to set RAID level 0, generally used to increase performance, which splits data evenly across two or more disks with no parity information for redundancy. Enter “SATA Mode Selection” field in Advance tab, items IDE, AHCI, and RAID will pop up.
  • Page 106 4-15 Creating RAID Volume To create RAID Volume, follow the steps below: 1. Reboot during POST, the following message will appear then press <CTRL-I> to enter Configuration Utility. 2. Enter Main Screen of Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Select “Create RAID Volume”, and press ENTER. It takes BOTH hard disks in the notebook to make successful RAID0 volume...
  • Page 107 4-16 3. Create Volume Menu in the right appears, pressing ENTER to switch between various fields. Specify an RAID Volume Name name. Default: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) RAID Level Disks Not currently available Stripe Size Adjustable Capacity Adjustable Not currently available Sync 4.
  • Page 108 4-17 5. A Warning message prompted to confirm the RAID volume creation, press “Y” to continue. 6. RAID information shows in the following screen indicating successful work.
  • Page 109 4-18 7. Select ESC to exit and press Y to confirm. Finally, restart the computer to finish RAID 0 setting. CAUTION: For users intended to use AHCI or RAID, set either item enabled in both BIOS PLUS Intel Rapid Storage Technology tool PRIOR to OS installation, or a screen showed error messages shall appear.
  • Page 110 4-19 Deleting RAID Volume To delete RAID Volume, follow the steps below: Select “Delete RAID Volume” field. CAUTION: Once RAID volume is deleted, the data within shall be lost consequently, which means OS reinstallation is needed afterwards. Select volume user intends to remove, then press DEL.
  • Page 111 4-20 A screen shows up to confirm RAID volume deletion, press “Y” to delete this volume.
  • Page 112 4-21 Possible Error Scenario: Following of two possible results might occur when you pressing CTRL+I, with only one HDD in your system. NO FUNCTION; due to RAID volume has not been created yet. Intel Rapid Storage Technology tool will not be showed up.

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