Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer. Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, this user’s manual can help you get the most from your computer. Manual Documentation Conventions Information Icons Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual: A note informs you of special circumstances.
Mouse/Touchpad Conventions You may be asked to click, double click, click an hold or right click on items on the display screen. The object that needs to be clicked upon will be displayed in Italic text or shown in a small figure such as the "Start Button.
Introducing Your Computer Your lightweight portable notebook computer includes many features to meet your computing needs at home and/or on the road. These features are a lightweight portable notebook computer and a docking station that contains all of the peripheral devices you may need.
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PC Equipment Location The figures in this section show you the location of important items on the computer. Power Button LCD Display Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Video Port Speaker Internet Key Fan Vent LED’s Headphone Jack/MP3 Remote Controller Jack Microphone Jack Figure 2.
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Modem Port DC-in Port LAN/Serial Port USB Port PC Card Slot Figure 3. Left View of PC Kensington Lock Figure 4. Back View of PC The figure below is the bottom view of the PC without the Docking Station attached. See ”Using the Multi-Bay Docking Station”...
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Docking Bay Equipment Location The figures in this section show you the location of important items on the docking station. CD/DVD Release Latch Docking Pins Docking Hook Docking Connector Docking Release Latch CD/DVD Drive FDD Release Latch Undocking Button Docking Hook FDD [Floppy Disk Drive] Figure 6.
Speaker FDD Drive CD/DVD Drive Figure 8. Docking Station Bottom Undocking/Docking your Computer The docking station allows you to use this system as a desktop PC. The docking station is installed to the system at the point of purchase. Connect the AC adapter to a docking when it is installed to a system. Undocking your Computer Power Off To remove your computer from the docking station with the power off, complete the...
3. Grab the two docking release latches and pull them out. Release Latch Figure 9. Release Latch 4. Tilt the system up at the back. 5. After tilting remove the system by sliding/lifting out toward the back of the docking bay.
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2. Place the front part of a system on two hooks of the docking station. Back of the System Front of the System Hook Figure 10. Docking Sequence 3. Press the back part of a system until it clicks into a docking fully. Power on To dock your computer with the power on just reverse the directions in the power on undocking section.
Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time. Installing the Battery The first step in using your notebook computer is to determine the normal use for your computer.
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All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period. When not used, battery can discharge fully in 2 to 3 months. To attach the power cord: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the back side of the computer. 2.
Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer’s power for the first time: 1. Slide the LCD display or cover latch, located on the front of the cover to the right. 2. Lift up the cover. 3. Press and then release the power button (Figure 12). The power light is on when the computer’s power is on.
Adjusting the LCD Display You may wish to adjust the LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) when you begin using your computer. A TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) LCD does not require adjustment for contrast because the contrast is set to remain at maximum. To adjust the LCD: •...
Management Options @” on page 89 and the documentation accompanying your operating system. To set the menu; 1. Select Power Options in Control Panel. 2. Select the operations of power button. • Standby mode: operates as Save to RAM mode. (See”Suspend Mode @” on page 90 for more information.) •...
You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Del>. You can perform a cold (or hard) boot by pressing the power button to turn the computer off, waiting five seconds, and then pressing the power button to turn the computer on.
twisting your wrists as you work. Your hands should “float” slightly above the keyboard. Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more information on setting up your work area. • Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and stretch your muscles.
Figure 13. Kensington Lock Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your computer, turn off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following: •...
Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite your efforts to dry it. • If you spill liquid on the LCD panel, clean it immediately with a soft cloth and denatured alcohol. Do not use water, window cleaner, acetone, aromatic solvent, or dry, rough towels to clean it.
Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 14). By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. Function & Special purpose Hot Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad Windows Key Alphanumeric Keys Cursor &...
To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys. Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard. Using the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols, such as the plus sign (Figure 15).
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Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys <Fn> Key Function Combination Print screen: Takes a picture of the open screen, which you can paste into <Fn+F1> the Paint program. <Fn+F2> System request: Reserved for use in software programs. <Fn+F3> This key combination can generate Euro Mark as other Eurokey. <Fn+F5>...
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Internet Explorer Quick Start Button Use the internet quick start button to start "Internet Explorer" just by pressing one button. Internet Explorer Figure 16. Internet Explorer Quick Start Button 22 Using the Keyboard...
Using the Touchpad Your computer is equipped with a touchpad, which is an integrated-pointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions (Figure 17). The touchpad is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works with a touch of your finger. Touchpad Mouse buttons Figure 17.
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Click in the window title bar to move the window Click and Hold Figure 18. Dragging a window Scroll Touchpad has a scroll function while you are exploring internet. Scroll along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll up and down. Scroll along the bottom edge of the touchpad to scroll right and left.
Reading the System Status Lights System Status lights show the status of computer functions. LEDs Figure 20. System Status Lights The table below describes the meaning of each status light Name Function Num Lock Changes a portion of the keyboard to a numeric keypad.
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Connecting Peripheral Devices/Cables The connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the computer (Figure 21). Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral device. Connecting a peripheral device with your computer turned on may seriously damage the device or your computer.
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Table 2 shows the icons located near each connector and tells you the devices that you can attach to the connectors. Table 2. Connecting Peripheral Devices Icon Connector PS/2 (IBM Personal System/2) mouse and keyboard port: Connect a PS/2- compatible mouse or external keyboard or keypad to this port. Make sure your computer is turned off when you attach peripherals to the port.
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Installing a Modem Cable Before you can obtain information on the Internet or send e-mail you must install the modem drivers and install the modem cable, see “Using the Modem” on page 51. To install the cable. follow the steps below: Figure 22.
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LAN/Serial Port Figure 23. LAN Cable Installation (Back/Left) AT (Serial) Device Cable The LAN/Serial port allow the use of serial devices such as a serial mouse. To install the Serial adapter simply plug the adapter cable into the LAN/Serial slot on the left side of the computer.
Using the Multi-Bay Docking Station Your computer includes the Multi-Bay docking station that holds a 5.25" and a 3.5" device. Below is a listing of the device types you may install in your docking bay. CD-ROM DVD-ROM CD-RW 5.25” Drives 3.50”...
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Changing a 5.25” Device To change from one 5.25” device to another simply follow the steps below (Figure 25). 1. Turn off the system, 2. Detach the system from the docking station, 3. Slide the 5.25” bay latch toward the middle of the docking bay, 4.
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Using the Disk Drives Using the Floppy Drive (FDD) Your computer comes with a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch, high-density floppy drive, which can read, write to, and format the following disks: • A high-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 1.44 MB (megabytes) of data. •...
Using the CD/DVD-ROM Drive Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it, and then remove it. 1. Press the button on the CD-ROM drive, and the tray slides out. (Do not lean on the tray;...
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Proper CD Handling Techniques. To clean a CD, wipe from the center outwards with clean and dry cloth. Remove a CD when CD-ROM drive activity light is off. CD/DVD drive precautions. Do not place reflective objects in the disc slot because of possible hazardous laser emissions.
Using the DVD-ROM Drive See ”Using the Multi-Bay Docking Station” on page 30 for information on installing the DVD-ROM drive into the computer. The DVD-ROM drive operates the same as the CD-ROM drive. The DVD- ROM drive and the DVD Player is supported by Windows 98/2000/Me. Your DVD-ROM drive will play DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.
Using the Hard Drive Your computer includes a IDE (integrated drive electronics) hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive plugs into a connector on the system board. Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model, any hard drive holds much more than a floppy disk does.
Multi Media Functions/Equipment Media Player You can play video and audio CD files with the Windows Media Player, as well as watching TV, video and listening to the radio through internet. The on-board audio hardware and software of your computer enable the computer to play audio compact discs.
1. Click the Windows Media Player button on the Windows taskbar to open the Windows Media Player window. Display Play List Change Mode Figure 28. Windows Media Player 2. Click the Stop button in the Windows Media Player window. 3. Press the button on your CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove the disc from the CD-ROM drive.
Movie Maker You can edit audio and video data using this Movie Maker that is included with WindowsMe. It is also possible to make a slide show with each frame or picture. To start the program: Click Start > Programs > Accessories > Windows Movie Maker. Tool Bar Monitor Collections...
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FF (Forward) Play/Stop REW (Rewind) REC/Erase Power slide bar Off/(1) Music/(2) Voice Equalizer Preset: Classic/Rock/Pop Ear-phone connector Figure 30. MP3 Player Top View REP (Repeat) Repeat: repeat one MP3 file All: repeat every MP3 file Shuffle: mix the order of the file VOL (Volume) HOLD Lock the MP3 remote controller...