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Prestigio Nobile150 User’s Manual TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Copyright March, 2005 All rights reserved. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
• When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord. NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For information on using battery power, see Chapter 3. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
(See “Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for information.) CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
RJ-45 Connector Connects the LAN cable. PC Card Slot Accepts a PC card for additional functions. Rear Components Component Description Kensington Lock Locks the computer to a stationery object for security. Power Connector Connects the AC adapter. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Mini PCI wireless LAN card may have been pre-installed. CPU Compartment Inside is the CPU compartment of your computer. Memory Expansion Slot Inside is the memory slot of your computer. Hard Disk Drive Compartment Inside is the hard disk drive of your computer. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Hard disk drive in-use indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator Microphone Receives sound and voice for the computer. Keyboard Serves as the data input device of the computer. Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard plus a Fn key added for specific functions. The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major categories: - Typewriter keys - Cursor-control keys PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
The Pause key temporarily stops screen scrolling. Scroll Lock does not work for all programs. The Print Screen key prints the displayed screen. Print screen does not work for all programs. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
The Fn key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key. The letter “Fn” and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To perform a desired function, first press and hold Fn, then press the other key. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive force. The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver if you are using Windows. However, you can install the touchpad driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed. - When the LCD of the computer is closed, the LCD backlight will grow dim. Once the LCD cover is opened, the LCD backlight will restore. This is a way of saving system power. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used. See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information. Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality, you can send or receive sound through external audio devices. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
To connect the telephone line to the modem, connect one end of the modem cable to the RJ-11 connector on the computer and the other end to the phone line. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
2. Click Network Connections, then double-click the Wireless Network Connection icon . 3. Click Properties in the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box. 4. You can configure your WLAN settings in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter. The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a shorter operating time. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
1. Make sure that the computer is not turned on. 2. You need a video cable for connection. Plug one connector of the video cable to the computer’ s S-video connector, then the other end of the cable into the video input connector of the TV. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
PC card standard as new needs arise in the market. PC Card Type Your computer’s PC card slot can accommodate a Type-II or Type-I card. Typical Type-II/I cards are flash memory, SRAM, modem, LAN, and SCSI cards. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Internal Components Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing the CPU or adding memory. However, to avoid damage during the installation procedure, please ask your dealer for help. Do not install an internal component by yourself. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
CD. The main screen appears as shown next: To install the intended driver, just click on the corresponding icon on the left side and installation will start. The icons and drivers are described next: PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
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Icon and text appear on the screen to indicate the current display output. Fn+F6 Fn+F7 A bar appears on the screen to indicate the brightness level. AC in/ out Icon and text appear on the screen to indicate that the AC power cord has been connected or disconnected. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
To exit the OSD utility, right-click on the OSD utility icon on Windows system tray and click on “Exit.” To reactivate the OSD utility: - Double-click on the file OSD.EXE located on c:/Program Files/OSD/ or - Restart the system. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
- Use the computer where the temperature is between 10 °C (50 °F) and 35 °C (95 °F). - Avoid placing the computer in a location subject to high humidity, extreme temperatures, mechanical vibration, direct sunlight, or heavy dust. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
- If you need to leave the computer in the car, put it in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat. - When going through airport security, it is recommended that you send the computer and floppy disks through the X-ray PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
- Make sure that the computer supports the CD/DVD or the files contained. You cannot eject a CD/DVD. - The CD/DVD is not properly seated in the drive. Manually release the CD/DVD following the method described next: PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
- Make sure that the monitor is turned on. - Make sure that the monitor’s signal cable is properly connected. - Switch the display to the monitor by pressing Fn+F5, or change the display through the settings in Display Properties. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
- The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented. Use a tool such as Window’s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files. Keyboard, Touchpad and Mouse Problems The keyboard does not respond. - Try connecting an external keyboard. If it works, contact an authorized dealer, as the internal keyboard cable might be loose. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
- Reconfigure and reset the Access Point. I cannot access the network. - Make sure that the necessary driver(s) is correctly installed. - Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate. - Make sure that the user name or password is correct. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
No sound is produced. - Make sure that the volume control is not set too low. - Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed. - Make sure that the computer is not in Standby mode. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
- After you have performed everything as described above and still have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the computer, the RTC (Real-Time Clock) battery is at the end of its life. Call an authorized dealer to replace the RTC battery. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Reset the computer by any one of these methods: - Press Ctrl+Alt+Del. - If the above action does not work, turn off the system. Wait for at least five seconds and turn it on again. CAUTION: Resetting will cause any unsaved data to be lost. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Standard keys, numeric keypad, 12 function keys, a special Fn (Function) key,Windows Logo Key x 2 and application key x 1 Pointing device Intelligent Glide pad with 2 buttons Storage device Floppy disk drive (external) 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB/1.2 MB/720KB, USB Hard disk drive 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm high, 30GB/40GB/60GB/80GB, ATA 33/66/100 support Optical drive DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD Combo PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...
Environment Temperature Operating: 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) Storage: –20 °C (–4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) Humidity Operating: 10 % to 90 % non-condensing Storage: 5 % to 95 % non-condensing PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150...