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Wireless connection ......................................... 3
Registration ...................................................... 3
Software installation........................................ 4
Recovery............................................................ 4
Having trouble?................................................ 4
Top view - display............................................. 5
Top view - keyboard......................................... 6
Special keys................................................ 7
Rear view .......................................................... 8
Left view ........................................................... 8
A B L E O F
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O N T E N T S
Right view ........................................................ 9
Base view........................................................ 10
Creating recovery discs........................... 11
Recovering your system ................................. 13
Types of recovery.................................... 13

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Packard Bell dot s series A B L E O F O N T E N T S Starting your computer Right view ............9 Base view............10 Wireless connection ......... 3 Registration ............3 Recovery Software installation........4 Packard Bell Recovery Management ....
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2011. All Rights Reserved. Packard Bell dot s series Quick Guide Original Issue: 22 February 2011 Work Great with Microsoft® Office 2010 - Express your ideas, solve problems and simplify everyday projects with Office 2010. Photo editing - Easily edit and print your photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery.

  • Page 3: Starting Your Computer

    Another option Another way to register your Packard Bell product is to visit our website at registration.packardbell.com. Choose your country and follow the simple instructions.

  • Page 4: Software Installation

    Bell Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs and then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by Packard Bell. You will need a pack of writable DVDs. See page 82 for more information about recovery. AVING TROUBLE Packard Bell provides several options to support your purchase.

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Computer

    E T T I N G T O K N O W Y O U R C O M P U T E R After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions, let us show you around your new Packard Bell OP VIEW...

  • Page 6: Top View - Keyboard

    Icon Item Description Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), Display screen displays computer output. Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. OP VIEW KEYBOARD Icon Item Description Power button / Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the indicator computer's power status. For entering data into your computer.

  • Page 7: Special Keys

    Special keys Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon. Icon Function Description Hotkey for second Activates a second function on certain keys. E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys. function Opens the Social Networks application.

  • Page 8: Rear View

    − Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS. To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys).

  • Page 9: Right View

    IGHT VIEW Icon Item Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD- Multi-in-1 card Picture Card (xD). reader − Push to remove/install the card. Only one card can operate at any given time. Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

  • Page 10: Base View

    ASE VIEW Icon Item Description Allows the computer to stay cool. Ventilation and cooling fan − Do not cover or obstruct the openings. Memory Houses the computer's main memory. compartment Houses the computer's hard disk (secured Hard disk bay with screws). Releases the battery for removal.

  • Page 11: Recovery

    Caution: If you are using a USB flash drive, ensure it is at least 12 GB and does not contain any previous data. 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Packard Bell, then click on Packard Bell Recovery Management. 2. To create recovery backup for the hard drive’s entire original...
  • Page 12 The Create Factory Default Backup dialog box opens. This dialog box tells you the estimated size of the backup file. • If you a using optical discs, it will also show the number of blank, recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs. Make sure that you have the required number of identical, blank discs.

  • Page 13: Recovering Your System

    Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember. ECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM If Packard Bell support did not help fix your problem, you can use the Packard Bell Recovery Management program. This will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it, while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data for later retrieval.
  • Page 14 If you are recovering using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer: • Click on Start > All Programs > Packard Bell, then click on Packard Bell Recovery Management. Packard Bell Recovery Management opens. • Click on the Restore tab, then click Reinstall Drivers or Applications.
  • Page 15 Recovering from within Windows To reinstall Windows and all pre-installed software and drivers: 1. Click on Start > All Programs > Packard Bell, then click on Packard Bell Recovery Management. Packard Bell Recovery Management opens. 2. Click on the Restore tab, then Restore system to factory default. The Confirm Restoration dialog box opens.
  • Page 16 4. Click on OK. The recovery process begins by restarting your computer, then continues by copying files to your hard drive. This process may take a while, but a Packard Bell Recovery Management screen shows you its progress. When the recovery has finished, a dialog box prompts you to restart your computer.
  • Page 17 3. During startup, press F12 to open the boot menu. The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from, such as the hard drive or an optical disc. 4. Use your arrow keys to select the line CDROM/DVD or USB HDD, then press Enter.

  • Page 18: Regulatory Information

    ODIFICATIONS TO THE RODUCT CE Marking Packard Bell cannot be held responsible for unauthorized modifications made by the user and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking. Radio frequency interference The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorised modifications to this equipment.
  • Page 19 ONNECTIONS AND REMOTE EARTHS PELV (Protected Extra Low Voltage) To ensure the extra-low voltage integrity of the equipment, only connect equipment with mains-protected electrically-compatible circuits to the external ports. SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) Every input and output of this product is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage. Remote earths To prevent electrical shock, connect all local (individual office) computers and computer support equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring.
  • Page 20 Packard Bell recommends that you add a ferrite core round clip to each cable connecting your computer to a hardware device that was not included with your computer. − Ferrite reference: 28A-2029 from Steward (two loops) During product certification, Packard Bell used the following cable quality: −...

  • Page 21: Environment

    Thus, all plastic parts heavier than 25 grams used in Packard Bell products are labelled ISO 11469. This label allows a quick recognition of the material and eases its valorisation. Likewise, desktop computers are designed to be easily dismantled, with screws being replaced by clips.

  • Page 22: Software License

    Note: Most of the software applications are already preinstalled on your Packard Bell computer. They are ready to use or to set up. However, some titles require a CD or DVD to run. You will find these discs in your computer's packaging.
  • Page 23 ICENSE INFORMATION Software pre-loaded, embedded or otherwise distributed with the products provided by Packard Bell does contain free or third party software programs (the “Free Software”), which are licensed under the terms GNU General Public License (the “GPL”). The Free Software is marked as such. Your copying, distribution and/or modification of the Free Software shall be subject to the terms of the GPL.

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