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Page 1: Notebook Computer
Prestigio Cavaliere 143 Notebook Computer User’s Manual (August 2004) 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. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 2: Getting Started
3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet (2). 4. When the AC adapter is connected, power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer. Now, you are ready to turn on the computer. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 3: Opening The Cover
This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component. NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 4: Right-Side Components
Rear Components Component Description USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device, such as a floppy disk drive, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more. Kensington Lock Locks the computer to a stationery object for security. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 5: Front Components
Inside is the CPU and memory slot of your computer. Mini PCI Slot Inside is the Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card. Modem Card Slot Inside is the modem card of your computer. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 6: Top-Open Components
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 / * Numeric keys / * Function keys PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 7: Typewriter Keys
NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line, a block, or one of many other shapes. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 8: Numeric Keypad
Num Lock off or you can press Fn and then the letter without turning Num Lock off. * Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the computer. If so, use the numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 9: Euro Symbol
* The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember to turn off wireless LAN when using your computer in the airplane. Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 10: Using The Touchpad
(also called cursor) on the screen moves accordingly. When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, simply relocate yourself by lifting the finger and placing it on the other side of the pad. Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchpad: PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 11: Configuring The Touchpad
You may want to configure the touchpad to suit your needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vise versa. You can also change the size of the on-screen pointer, the speed of the pointer, and so on. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 12: Using The Floppy Disk Drive
* Do not place the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive. Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk, hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive. Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 13: Using The Hard Disk Drive
* DVD drive can read DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) discs in addition to the above discs. * Combo drive can work both as a DVD drive and CD-RW drive. CAUTION: * When inserting a CD, do not use force. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 14: Inserting And Removing A Cd
To remove a CD, hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray. 4. Gently push the tray back into the drive. NOTE: In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing the eject button, you can manually release the CD. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 15: Using The Video Features
Using the Audio Features NOTES: * To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, the audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed. * If you experience interference while recording, try lowering the microphone recording volume. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 16: Connecting Audio Devices
The internal 56 K fax/data modem allows you to use the telephone line to communicate with others by fax, email, or connect to an online service or bulletin board. To connect the telephone line to the modem: PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 17: Using The Lan
The internal 10/100Base-T LAN (Local Area Network) module allows you to connect your computer to a network. It supports data transfer rate up to 100 Mbps. To connect the network cable to the LAN module: PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 18: Configuring The Wlan
WLAN function to work. The WLAN indicator ( ) glows green to indicate that the computer is ready for WLAN connection. To turn off the WLAN function, either press Fn+F1 or turn off the WLAN utility. It takes approximately 30 seconds for your computer to make a successful WLAN connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 19: Power Management
* If you have a PC card installed, remove it when not in use. Some PC cards drain power even while they are inactive. * Deactivate the WLAN function if you are not using it. (See “Turning Off/On the WLAN” in chapter 2.) * Turn off the computer when you are not using it. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 20: Expanding Your Computer
Connecting a USB Device Your computer has four USB ports that supports transfer rates up to 12 MB/s for USB 1.1 devices and 480 MB/s for USB 2.0 devices, such as digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, and mouse. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 21: Connecting An Ieee 1394A Device
* Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before using such PC card, you may have to free other system resources for the PC card. * Although some PC cards can be inserted and removed without turning off the computer, you cannot remove or install PC cards during Standby mode. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 22: Internal Components Upgrade
When and How to Use BIOS Setup When to Use You need to run SCU when: * You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run SCU. * You want to restore the factory default settings. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 23: Starting Bios Setup
Use the keyboard to move around and make selections. Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen. A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next: Function < , > Selects a menu title. \/ , \/ 1) Selects an item or option. 2) Brings up/down the value. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 24: Main Menu
(_) indicates disabled. Default setting is enabled. USB Emulation enables or disables the system’ s support for the USB port in DOS mode. A check mark indicates enabled while underline (_) indicates disabled. Default setting is enabled. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 25: Advanced Menu
Enter. Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter. If the Password on Boot sub-item is enabled, the set password is always required to boot the computer. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 26: Caring For The Computer
To use the lock, loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table. Insert the lock to the Kensington lock hole and turn the key to secure the lock. Store the key in a safe place. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 27: Using An Anti-Virus Strategy
* To maximize the life of the backlight in the display, allow the backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management. Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from working. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
* Make sure that the battery terminals are clean. The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter. * If you often partially recharge and discharge, the battery might not be charged to its full potential. Initialize the battery PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 29: Cd Drive Problems
Red/green/blue bright dots also count. Dark dots When the LCD screen is lighted, dots appear black at bright areas. Distance between defective dots The minimum distance between two defective dots. Adjacent defective dots Defective dots within a radius of 10 mm. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 30: Floppy Disk Drive Problems
The hard disk drive in-use indicator glows without blinking. * 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. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 31: Keyboard, Mouse, And Touchpad Problems
* Your computer may be in an out-of-range situation. Move your computer closer to the Access Point it is associated with. * Make sure that your computer is configured with the same security option (encryption) to the Access Point. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 32: Modem Problems
* Make sure that the software is correctly installed. * If an error message appears on the screen, consult the software program’s documentation for further information. * If you are sure the operation has stop, reset the computer. PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... -
Page 33: Sound Problems
RTC (Real-Time Clock) battery is at the end of its life. Call an authorized dealer to replace the RTC battery. Resetting the Computer You may have to reset (reboot) your computer on some occasions when an error occurs and the program you are using hangs PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143... - Page 34 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 CAVALIERE 143...
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Page 35: Specifications
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 CAVALIERE 143... - Page 36 Notes PRESTIGIO CAVALIERE 143...