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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 Right Side View ........................2-16 Left Side View......................... 2-18 Rear Side View........................2-19 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 .................. 3-10 GPU Boost Function.......................
  • Page 4 Connecting the Communication Devices ................3-38 ExpressCard Installation......................3-41 Removing the ExpressCard ....................3-41 Installing the ExpressCard ..................... 3-41 Components Replacement and Upgrade ................. 3-43 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup......................... 4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup......................4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup......................4-2 Control Keys ..........................

  • 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 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 배터리로만 교체하십시오. 사용한 배터리는 제조업체의 지침에 따라 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. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan 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. (‫)ﻓﺎرﺳ ﻲ‬ (Persian) ‫ا‬ ‫در ﺻﻮرت ﺗﻌﻮﻳﺾ ﺑﺎﺗﺮﯼ، ﺗﻨﻬﺎ از ﺑﺎﺗﺮﻳﻬﺎﯼ ﭘﻴﺸﻨﻬﺎدﯼ ﺷﺮﮐﺖ ﺗﻮﻟﻴﺪ ﮐﻨﻨﺪﻩ‬ ‫ﺎﺗﺮﯼ...
  • 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 a 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 Physical Characteristic Dimension 414 (W) x 267 (D) x 33.2~36.7 (H) mm Weight 2.8~2.95 KG ® Processor Type Intel rPGA989 / Calpella ® Support Processor Intel Dual core processor (45nm) L3 Cache TDP (Thermal Design Power) Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased.
  • Page 27 Memory Technology DDR3 800 / 1066 Mhz Memory DDR3 SO-DIMM X 2 slot 2/ 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM Storage (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5” Main HDD 250/ 320/ 500 GB Secondary HDD 250/ 320/ 500 GB Optical Drive Device...

  • Page 28: Express Card

    I/O Port Monitor (VGA) 15 pin D-Sub x 1 x 4 (USB version 2.0) ESATA Line-in Headphone Out (Line-out) x 1 (SPDIF-out supported) Mic-in RJ11 RJ45 HDMI Internal Microphone Card Reader x 1 (XD / SD/ MMC / MS/ MS Pro) The supported memory cards may vary without notice.
  • Page 29 Supported Wake on LAN Supported in AC mode WfM 2.0 Supported Wireless LAN Supported Bluetooth Supported Audio Internal Speaker 2 speakers with housing Sound Volume Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Video (optional) VRAM DDR3 1G Dual View Function External display devices will be auto detected when connected.
  • Page 30 Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes 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. Power Button / Power LED Power Button Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. Press the power button to awake the notebook from the sleep state. Power/ Power Saving function LED: Glowing blue when the notebook power is turned on. LED goes off when this function is turned off.
  • Page 33 2-11 3. 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. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F4 button to launch the User Defined application.
  • Page 34 2-12 Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F9 button to turn the Bluetooth function on. Press again to turn it off. Bluetooth (optional) Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F10 button to turn the 3G function on.
  • Page 35 2-13 6. Internal Microphone There is built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone. 7. Webcam/ Webcam LED (optional) This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recoding, conference, and any other interactive applications. Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, glows orange when webcam function is activated;...

  • Page 36: Front Side View

    2-14 Front Side View Status LED 1. Status LED Bluetooth Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled. Note: The Bluetooth Function may be optionally supported depending on the model users purchased. Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator Bluetooth goes out when you are in flight.
  • Page 37 2-15 Sleep State: Blinking blue when the system is in Sleep state. Glowing blue when the system is activated. LED goes out when the system is turned off. Battery Status 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 38: Right Side View

    2-16 Right Side View ExpressCard Slot USB Port Card Reader Audio Port Connectors 1. ExpressCard Slot The notebook provides an ExpressCard slot. The new ExpressCard interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The ExpressCard technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces.
  • Page 39 2-17 3. Card Reader The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity), MS (Memory Stick) or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) cards. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice.

  • Page 40: Left Side View

    2-18 Left Side View Optical Drive Device USB Port Kensington Lock 1. Optical Drive Device This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual device preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. 2. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more.

  • Page 41: Rear Side View

    2-19 Rear Side View RJ-11 Connector ESATA (External Serial ATA) USB Port HDMI Connector Ventilator Power Connector RJ-45 Connector VGA Port 1. RJ-11 Connector This notebook provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an RJ-11 telephone line through this connector. With the 56K V.90 modem, you can make a dial-up connection. 2.
  • Page 42 2-20 3. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more. 4. HDMI Connector HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) 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 43: Bottom Side View

    2-21 Bottom Side View Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery Release Button Ventilator Battery Pack Stereo Speakers 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.
  • Page 44 2-22 3. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 4. Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected. 5. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.

  • 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 It is always recommended to have another battery pack in reserve for enough power supply. Please contact your local dealer to purchase a battery pack that is compliant to your notebook. To insert the battery pack, following the steps below: 1.
  • Page 50 Releasing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Make sure the notebook is turned off, and the AC power is disconnected. 2. Press the lock/unlock button to the unlocked position. 3. Locate the battery release button on the bottom side. 4.

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: Eco Engine -- Power Saving Function

    3-10 ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function (Optionally Supported) ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides various power saving modes – Gaming mode, Movie mode, Presentation mode, Office mode, and Turbo Battery mode, to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook. Read the instructions bellow to activate the ECO Engine power saving function: 1.
  • Page 55 3-11 Presentation Mode Select this mode while performing presentation applications. Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks. Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running time. ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine.

  • Page 56: Gpu Boost Function

    3-12 GPU Boost Function (Optionally Supported) GPU Boost Function allows users to choose between using the discrete and the internal graphic card depending on the tasks users are currently performing. With this function, users can easily and quickly select either to maximizing the graphic performance or extending the battery running time.
  • Page 57 3-13 2. Bringing up the Switchable Graphics dialogue, by right clicking the mouse on the desktop, and select [Configure Switchable Graphics.] 3. In the Switchable Graphics dialogue, users can read the status of graphics mode and also be able to choose a proper graphics processing unit here. 4.

  • Page 58: Power Management In Windows Os

    3-14 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 59 3-15...

  • Page 60: Energy Saving Tips

    3-16 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 61: Basic Operations

    3-17 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 62: Having A Good Work Habit

    3-18 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 63: Knowing The Keyboard

    3-19 Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. Typewriter keys Numeric keys Cursor keys / Function keys The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one, depending on which county users purchase the...

  • Page 64: Typewriter Keys

    3-20 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 this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off.

  • Page 65: Cursor Keys

    3-21 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 66: Function Keys

    3-22 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 67 3-23 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. Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration).
  • Page 68 3-24 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. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F4 button to launch the User Defined application.
  • Page 69 3-25 Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F9 button to turn the Bluetooth function on. Press again to turn it off. Bluetooth Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F10 button to turn the 3G function on.

  • Page 70: Knowing The Touchpad

    3-26 Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. 1.

  • Page 71: Using The Touchpad

    3-27 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons. In addition, you can change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen.
  • Page 72 3-28 that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button. Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double-click. 1. Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. 2. Put your wrist on the desk comfortably.

  • Page 73: Multimedia Quick Play Function

    3-29 Multimedia Quick Play Function This notebook provides multimedia quick play function allowing users to use various media playing functions. Use this convenient function to control the multimedia applications. Refer to the instructions below to operate this function: Cinema Pro Touch the Cinema Pro sensor to activate the Cinema Pro function which enhances the playback quality from your display device and sound system.
  • Page 74 3-30 Previous/ Next Touch the Previous or Next sensor to skip to the previous or the next track. Volume Down/ Volume Up Touch the Volume Down or Volume Up sensor to decrease or increase the sound volume. While the sound volume is muted, touch the Volume Down or Volume Up sensor to restore the sound volume to the previous sound level.

  • Page 75: About Hard Disk Drive

    3-31 About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch 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 76: Using The Optical Storage Device

    3-32 Using the Optical Storage Device Your notebook is equipped with an optical storage device. The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased. Blu-ray Combo: This device works not only as a Blu-ray Disc reader but also a DVD Writer, which provides users an all-in-one solution to playback high definition content, and record data onto CD or DVD.
  • Page 77 3-33 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 the disk tray will slide out partially. 3.
  • Page 78 3-34 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 79: Connecting The External Devices

    3-35 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 80 3-36 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 81 3-37 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) 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 82: Connecting The Communication Devices

    3-38 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 83 3-39 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 84 3-40 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 85: Expresscard Installation

    3-41 ExpressCard Installation This computer provides an ExpressCard slot. The new ExpressCard interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The ExpressCard technology takes advantage of the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. The following instruction provides you with a basic installation for the ExpressCard, including how to install and remove it.
  • Page 86 3-42 Removing the ExpressCard Installing the Card Express...

  • Page 87: Components Replacement And Upgrade

    3-43 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 88 3-44 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 89 3-45 This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device, and this device may be upgradable and replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center. To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specification in the User’s Manual provided.

  • Page 90: Bios Setup

    CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 Press right arrow to select one menu title. menu title. Press up arrow to select one item Press down arrow to select one under the menu title.

  • Page 93: 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. Main Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, memory size and setting of system time and date. Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings, such as power consumption, USB/ PCI devices, of the notebook in order to achieve a better performance.

  • Page 94: Main Menu

    Main Menu System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). The month from 01 (January) to 12 (December). Month Date The date from 01 to 31.
  • Page 95 System Information This item provides the information about the firmware, processor, and system memory.

  • Page 96: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. When set to Disabled, the system always operates in a conservative power mode (the processor works FSB400-600MHz FSB533-800MHz). If you want optimize the processor, set this item to Enabled, so that the processor’s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications.
  • Page 97 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 98: Boot Menu

    Boot menu Set Boot Priority Configure settings during system boot. Boot Option #1, #2, #3 These items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system.

  • Page 99: Security Menu

    4-10 Security menu Supervisor Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type a maximum of eight-digit password and press [Enter]. password entered now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
  • Page 100 4-11 The password is required only when users try to access to Setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY. The password is required every time when the Notebook is Always powered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY. To clear a set Supervisor Password/ User Password, just press [Enter] under Supervisor Password/ User Password field when prompted to enter the password.

  • Page 101: Save & Exit Menu

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

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