Preface 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.
Preface 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. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Preface Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery (Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type. Levé det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren. (Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ.
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Preface Benytt same batteritype eller tilsvarende type anbefalt apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres I henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner. (Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction. Caution on Using Modem Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Preface CD-ROM 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.”...
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Preface Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord.
Preface WEEE Statement (English) Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.
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Preface рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока службы. (Español) Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como "eléctricos y equipos electrónicos"...
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Preface momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. (TÜRKÇE) Avrupa Birliği (AB) Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos 2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü...
Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Notebook Memory Card International Association.
Preface Table of Content Preface Regulations Information ..................II FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........II FCC Conditions .................... III Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery ............IV Caution on Using Modem ...................V CD-ROM Drive Notice ..................V Macrovision Notice ...................VI Safety Instructions .....................VI WEEE Statement ....................VII Trademarks ......................XI Release History ....................XI...
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Preface Getting Started Specification......................2-2 Product View .....................2-6 Top-open View ....................2-6 Front View....................2-9 Right-side View..................2-11 Left-side View ...................2-13 Rear View ....................2-14 Bottom View....................2-15 Power Management ..................2-16 AC Adapter....................2-16 Battery Pack .....................2-18 Using the Battery Pack................2-21 Basic Operations ....................2-23 Safety and Comfort Tips................2-23 Have a Good Work Habit .................2-24 Knowing the Keyboard ................2-25 Knowing the Touchpad ................2-30...
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Preface Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices ..............3-2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices ............3-3 Connecting the Communication Devices...........3-6 PC Card Installation..................3-7 Installing the PC card .................3-7 Removing the PC card ................3-8 Express PC Card Installation ................3-9 Installing the Express card .................3-9 Removing the Express card ...............3-9 Safely Remove Hardware................3-10 BIOS Setup...
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Preface Chapter 1 General Introductions Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4...
General Introductions ongratulations on becoming a new 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.
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General Introductions Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394 devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC card. Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use.
General Introductions 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.
Getting Started Specification Physical Characteristic Dimension 395mm(L) x 278mm(D) x 26.5~34.9mm(H) Weight 3.2kg with 6 cell battery Processor Type Socket S1 (638-pins, uPGA) Turion 64 bit Taylor Process 2.2GHz, Support Processor dual core/Sampron 64 bit L1 Cache L2 Cache 512KB/1MB FSB Speed 800MHz Core Chips...
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Getting Started Storage HDD form factor 2.5” 9.5mm High, 80/100/120GB, (5400rpm) Optical Device COMBO/DVD dual/Super Multi/ DVD Dual layer I/O Port Monitor(DVI) DVI-I x 4 (USB version 2.0) (the 4 USB connector is optional) Mic-in Internal Microphone Webcam Headphone/SPDIF Out RJ11 RJ45 IEEE 1394...
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Getting Started Wake on Ring --- Support on S3/S4/S5 state PTT Approval --- Yes (FCC/CTR21/JATE) 10/100/1000 Base on board LAN Wake on LAN --- Support on S3/S4/S5 state LAN Boot --- Yes Wfm --- Wfm 2.0 support Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g Bluetooth Support Display...
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Getting Started 1800 x 1440, max. 32bit color Audio Sound Codec chip AZALIA ALC883 Internal Speaker 4 Speakers + 1 Subwoofer Sound Volume Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key & SW Software & BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes, USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes Others...
Getting Started Product Overview This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using Top-open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel). The figure of top-open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your NOTEBOOK.
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Getting Started Cover Latch (Internal View) It is a bounce-back device to lock the cover with the deck when closing your Notebook PC. Rubber Pads Protect your Notebook PC from random closing. Stereo Speakers Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.
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Getting Started Webcam This camera takes pictures every few minutes and updates those pictures to a Web page where everyone can watch. Internal Microphone There is built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone. Status LED Num Lock: Glowing Red when the Num Lock function is activated.
Getting Started Front View Cover Latch (External View) Press Cover Latch rightward and lift the cover. The Cover Latch will bounce back when loosing it. IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 port is a high-speed bus that allows you to connect high-end digital devices such as the DV (digital video camera).
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Getting Started Status LED Battery: Glowing Green when recharging. Battery LED goes out when recharging is done or when the AC adapter is disconnected. Glowing Orange when the battery is in low battery status. Blinking Orange if the battery is out of order, and it is recommended to replace a new battery.
Getting Started Right-side View Express Card Slot The computer provides an Express Card slot. The new Express Card interface is smaller and faster than PC Card interface. The Express Card technology takes advantage the scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces. PC Card Slot The computer provides a PC card slot to support one Type-II PC card for expansion functions, such as LAN/WLAN card, modem card, memory card,...
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Getting Started Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. DVI-I Port DVI stands for Digital Visual Interface, and is a standard for connecting computers to digital monitors. The DVI-I port provides a pure digital video signal to a digital flat-panel display or projector for a great view of the computer display.
Getting Started Left-side View 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. Optical Storage Device A slim CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo/DVD Dual drive is available in the computer, depending on the model you purchased.
Getting Started Rear View Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer. RJ-11 Connector The computer provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an FJ-11 telephone line through this connector.
Getting Started Bottom View Battery Release Button It is a bounce-back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack. Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other. Battery Lock/Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on lock status. Once the button is pushed to unlock position, the battery is removable.
Getting Started Power Management AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this Notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately. NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your Notebook;...
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Getting Started Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter, you should: Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first. Unplug the connector from the Notebook. Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC adapter. When unplugging the power cord, always hold the connector part of the cord.
Getting Started Battery Pack This Notebook is equipped with a high-capacity 6-cell/9-cell Li-ion Battery pack. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the Notebook. Releasing the Battery Pack It’s a better way to have extra battery for enough power supply, so you don’t have to worry about the lack of battery power.
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Getting Started Replacing the Battery Pack Insert the right side of battery pack into the compartment. Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place. After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track, then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber.
Getting Started Using the Battery Pack 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.
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Getting Started 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.
Getting Started Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the Notebook, please read the following tips to make yourself safe and 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 long periods of time.
Getting Started Keep your hands Sit straight and and feet with keep a good Adjust the posture. optimal comfort. angle and position of LCD panel. Adjust the desk’s height. Adjust the chair’s height. Have a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your Notebook for long periods of time;...
Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard The Notebook’s keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized 103-key keyboard and an additional [Fn] key for specific functions on the Notebook. The keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. 2-25...
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Getting Started Typewriter Keys Typewriter Keys The function of these Typewriter keys is the major function of the keyboard, which is similar to the keys on a typewriter. It also provides several keys for special purposes, such as the [Ctrl], [Alt] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: Num Lock: Press and hold the [Fn] key and press this key to toggle the...
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Getting Started Cursor Keys The keyboard provides four cursor (arrow) keys and [Home], [PgUp], [PgDn], [End] keys at the lower right corner, Cursor Keys which 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.
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Getting Started The Backspace key, [Ins] and [Del] keys at upper right corner are use 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.
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Getting Started Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) and one Application Logo key ) on the keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu.
Getting Started 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. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger.
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Getting Started Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display. When you move your fingertip across the pad, the cursor on the screen will move simultaneously in the same direction.
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Getting Started desired location; finally, release the left button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. Using the Touchpad Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. Put your wrist on the desk comfortably. 2-32...
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Getting Started Configuring the Touchpad You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs. For example, if you are a left-hand 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.
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