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  • Page 1 Centoris V470 Notebook User Guide...
  • Page 2 otebook User Guide Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2007/07 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Fcc Information To User

    FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. For Safety Regulation: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 4: Canadian Department Of Communications Compliance Statement

    otebook User Guide frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...

  • Page 5: Optical Disk Drive Notice

    Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Optical Disk Drive Notice The optical disk drive is Class 1 Laser Product.
  • Page 6 otebook User Guide “To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.” Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...

  • Page 7: Information For The User

    Regulatory Information: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Supported on the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection, Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection and the Intel(R)PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection The information in this document applies to the following products: Tri-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g ) Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection (model WM3945ABG)
  • Page 8 otebook User Guide this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. The following safety precautions should be observed: Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving. Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
  • Page 9 Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use. Antenna Warnings Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter...
  • Page 10 otebook User Guide countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use.

  • Page 11: Regulatory Information

    within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the Intel (R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of...
  • Page 12 otebook User Guide point. Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection or an Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection in compliance with local regulations.

  • Page 13: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

    that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.
  • Page 14 otebook User Guide The radiated output power of the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN wireless network device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
  • Page 15 The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection adapter or the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection adapter wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.
  • Page 16 otebook User Guide groter dan 300m is een registratie bij BIPT vereist. Voor registraties en licenties, gelieve BIPT te contacteren. 5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time. Japan Latvia A license is required for outdoor use for operation in 2.4 GHz band. Italia A general authorization is requested for outdoor use in Italy The use of these equipments is regulated by:...
  • Page 17 Korea Kuwait 5 GHz interface is not allowed at this time. Oman If the modules are less than 100 milliwatts they are unlicensed but if they are more than 100 milliwatts, the user is responsible for getting a license to operate from Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in Sultanate of Oman.
  • Page 18 otebook User Guide Regulatory Guidance document. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Regulatory Warning For use in (or with) UL Listed personal computers or compatible Regulatory Information Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN and Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ The information in this document applies to the following products: Quad-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/802.11n)
  • Page 19 limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits. The following safety precautions should be observed: Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
  • Page 20 otebook User Guide Explosive Device Proximity Warning Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use. Antenna Warnings Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN or Intel(R)
  • Page 21 frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.

  • Page 22: Canada-Industry Canada (Ic)

    otebook User Guide communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 23: European Union

    range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device.
  • Page 24 otebook User Guide 2.420 - 2.4835 GHz (canaux 5 à 13) autorisé en usage extérieur Italy A general authorization is requested for outdoor use in Italy The use of these equipments is regulated by: 1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use.

  • Page 25: Radio Approvals

    Taiwan Radio Approvals To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed in the manufacture OEM Regulatory Guidance document.

  • Page 26: About Your Notebook Computer

    otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer ongratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the newest features to serve all your computing needs.

  • Page 27: About Your User Guide

    About Your User Guide Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new computer. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Appendix A System Specifications elcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Introduction...

  • Page 28: Table Of Contents

    otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER... 26 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE... 27 INTRODUCTION... 33 EATURE IGHLIGHT NPACKING THE NSIDE OF THE Notebook Status Icons ... 39 The Function of Easy Buttons ... 41 RONT IDE OF THE IDE OF THE IGHT NDERSIDE OF THE...
  • Page 29 Installing the Modem Device Driver ... 60 Installing Synaptics - Touch Pad driver... 60 Installing the LAN Device Driver... 61 Installing Bluetooth Device Driver ... 61 Installing Camera Driver ... 62 Installing Camera Utility (SM370)... 62 Installing Camera Utility (VideoCap) ... 63 Installing Silent Mode&RF On_Off Utility ...
  • Page 30 otebook User Guide SING LASH What is Flash Memory Card? ... 85 FUN WITH WINDOWS VISTA EXPERIENCE ... 89 HAT IS INDOWS EADY FOR NJOY Internet Explorer ... 93 Windows Calendar ... 93 Windows Contacts ... 94 Windows Defender ... 95 Windows DVD Maker...
  • Page 31 SING THE CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK... 117 UNNING THE SING THE SING THE ECURITY SING THE OW TO XIT THE USING OPTIONS ... 131 ... 132 YSTEM PGRADE EMORY PGRADE Installing Memory Module ... 133 IRELESS CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK ... 137 MPORTANT LEANING AINTAINING THE...
  • Page 32 otebook User Guide ExpressCard ... 147 Touchpad ... 147 Keyboard ... 148 Flash BIOS ... 148 I/O Ports ... 148 Wireless devices ... 148 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ... 148 Battery ... 148 Weight and Dimension ... 149...

  • Page 33: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and p rofessional...

  • Page 34: Feature Highlight

    otebook User Guide Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel® Core with 4MB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed. •...
  • Page 35 USB 2.0 Provides four USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. ExpressCard Provides one ExpressCard slot for faster new-generation PC card solution. Audio System Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia 2 channels) PCI Express Architecture Compared to AGP architecture, PCI Express™ architecture enhances I/O bandwidth and advances graphics performance.

  • Page 36: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain the following items: The Notebook Computer An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord...
  • Page 37 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 3. Keyboard 5. Easy Buttons 8. Touchpad Pointing Device • Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 14” TFT color LCD with 1280x800 (Wide XGA with ratio 16:10) resolution panels.
  • Page 38 otebook User Guide Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop ⇓ computer monitor. • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. • Keyboard Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with ⇓...

  • Page 39: Notebook Status Icons

    • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the cursor.
  • Page 40 otebook User Guide Lights green blinking when the system is in Standby mode. ⇓ Lights yellow when the battery power is low. ⇓ Lights orange when the battery power is critical low. ⇓ • Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status. Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging.

  • Page 41: The Function Of Easy Buttons

    • Num Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled. UNCTION OF 1. Wireless LAN Button • Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activate or inactivate the Wireless LAN. When you activate the wireless LAN function, it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the driver.

  • Page 42: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide Press this button to decrease the CPU performance speed in order to save power for extending battery life and operation time. The Front Side of the Notebook • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer.
  • Page 43 1. Kensington Lock Hole • Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer. • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key.

  • Page 44: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. DC Power Port 3. USB 2.0 Ports 5. Headphone Jack 7. Microphone Jack 9. PC-Card Slot •...
  • Page 45 • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0- compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature.

  • Page 46: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure. 1. Optical Disk Drive • Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs.

  • Page 47: The Underside Of The Notebook

    For electrical safety concerns, only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher. When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 48 otebook User Guide 1. Battery Bay 3. Hard Disk Compartment • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side with unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack.

  • Page 49: Battery Pack

    Introduction Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries with different connector outlets.
  • Page 50 otebook User Guide This page is intended to be blank.

  • Page 51: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible.

  • Page 52: Using The Battery Pack

    otebook User Guide Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.

  • Page 53: Installing The Battery Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), and slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), then take out the battery pack with your finger (3).

  • Page 54: Replacing The Battery Pack

    otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the ExpressCard slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.

  • Page 55: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter.

  • Page 56: Starting Your Computer

    otebook User Guide For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Display Controls

    After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive.

  • Page 58: Installing Windows Vista From Optical Disk Drive

    otebook User Guide have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: NSTALLING To install Windows Vista directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "DVD/CD-ROM Drive", then use "+"...

  • Page 59: Installing The Vga Device Driver

    Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement. Click “Next” to continue the following step. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press Finish to restart your system. VGA D NSTALLING THE Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device driver for Windows Vista 32 Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 60: Installing The Modem Device Driver

    otebook User Guide Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Vista 32\Audio\Setup.exe" where the audio driver is located. When computer appears User Account Control window, click “Continue” for accessing the computer Click “Next” to continue the following steps. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish”...

  • Page 61: Installing The Lan Device Driver

    "E:\Drivers\Vista 32\Touch Pad\Setup.exe". When computer appears User Account Control window, click “Continue” for accessing the computer Click "Next" to continue the following step. Click "Finish" and then press "Restart Now" to restart your system. LAN D NSTALLING THE Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver: Installing LAN driver for Windows Vista 32 Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 62: Installing Camera Driver

    otebook User Guide Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Blue tooth\Setup.exe" When computer appears User Account Control window, click “Continue” for accessing the computer. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. Choose “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click “Next”...

  • Page 63: Installing Camera Utility (Videocap)

    Installing Camera Utility for Vista 32 Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Vista32\CameraUtility\SM370\setup.exe" When computer appears User Account Control window, click “Continue” for accessing the computer. Click “Next”...

  • Page 64: Installing Silent Mode&Rf On_Off Utility

    otebook User Guide NSTALLING Please follow the procedures below for installing the Power Management Utility: Installing Silent Mode&RF On_Off Utility for Windows Vista 32 Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Vista32\Silent Mode&RF On_Off\setup.exe"...

  • Page 65: Installing The Robson Device Driver And Utility

    When computer appears User Account Control window, click “Continue” for accessing the computer Click "Install Softeare" to execute the setup program. Tick the option “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, and click Next for further step processing Tick the option “Typical”, and click Next again. Click “OK”...

  • Page 66: Turning Off Your Computer

    otebook User Guide Click “Next” again. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use.
  • Page 67 Getting Started...

  • Page 69: Using Your Notebook

    Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer.

  • Page 70: Starting Your Operating System

    otebook User Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 71 1. Function Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 5. Windows Shortcut Key Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions.
  • Page 72 otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key ⇓ Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key ⇓ Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. •...

  • Page 73: Basic Keyboard Functions

    Using Your Notebook ASIC EYBOARD UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function.

  • Page 74: Cursor Control Keys

    otebook User Guide Keypad URSOR Keypad <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. <Alt> key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.

  • Page 75: Screen Control Keys

    CREEN ONTROL Keypad <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time <End> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line.
  • Page 76 otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description To enable the Web Camera function. Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally.

  • Page 77: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device

    Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon.
  • Page 78 otebook User Guide 1. Left Selection Button 3. Touchpad Here how to use the touchpad pointing device: The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction.

  • Page 79: Configuring Your Screen Display

    To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double- click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad.

  • Page 80: Possible Display Configurations

    otebook User Guide OSSIBLE The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Widescreen 14” 1280x800 WXGA LCD CRT Only 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.

  • Page 81: Standby Mode

    If you cannot configure the display properties, change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual. Consult your dealer for the latest Windows VGA driver. Knowing the Power Saving Features Aside from its superior performance, one of the great features in your notebook computer is the ability to conserve power.

  • Page 82: Hibernation Mode

    otebook User Guide Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode, all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive. Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode, but takes a bit longer time to resume. When your notebook goes into hibernation, Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer.

  • Page 83: How To Access The Optical Drive

    How to Access the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the left side of your computer. You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs. To insert and remove a disc on the drive: Make sure the computer is turned on.

  • Page 84: How To Care The Optical Disks (Cds, Dvds, Etc)

    otebook User Guide To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader.

  • Page 85: Using Flash Memory Cards

    Using Flash Memory Cards HAT IS Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk. Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name. Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card.

  • Page 86: Removing Flash Memory Card

    otebook User Guide Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again.
  • Page 87 Using Your Notebook...
  • Page 88 otebook User Guide...

  • Page 89: Fun With Windows Vista Experience

    Fun with Windows Vista Experience Connecting to Peripherals his notebook integrated in a highly compact platform is designed for digital entertainment. With Windows Vista, it offers a breakthrough user experience and is designed to help you feel confident in your ability to view, find, and organize information and to control your computing experience.

  • Page 90: What I Window Vista?

    otebook User Guide What is Windows Vista? Windows Vista is an operating system that enables you to enjoy the best in entertainment on your notebook. The visual sophistication of Windows Vista helps streamline your computing experience by refining common window elements so you can better focus on the content on the screen rather than on how to access it.
  • Page 91 Connecting to Peripherals About the entertainment To recall all default multimedia applications, click on “All Programs” located on the left corner on the desktop, the “All Programs” will be changed to “Back” as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 92 otebook User Guide It now becomes more easy to execute various application with just click on it. Instant Search The Start menu features integrated desktop search through a new feature called Instant Search which can help you find and launch almost anything on your PC.

  • Page 93: Enjoy Your Multimedia Application

    Enjoy Your Multimedia Application NTERNET Windows Vista enhances the Internet Explorer experience in finding and displaying information, and Web sites on the Internet. The upcoming release of Internet Explorer 7 not only adds important new security and privacy features, but makes everyday tasks easier through features such as tabbed browsing, inline search, and shrink-to-fit printing INDOWS Windows Calendar helps you in management appointments and tasks by...

  • Page 94: Windows Contacts

    otebook User Guide Windows Calendar is a flexible, easy-to-use calendar built directly into the Windows Vista operating system. It lets you plan and manage all of your activities and coordinate your schedule with others. It also lets you create a personal task list and receive automatic notifications and reminders about specific tasks and upcoming appointments.

  • Page 95: Windows Defender

    Connecting to Peripherals Microsoft Windows Vista provides a new mechanism and user interface for storing and retrieving information about people (contacts) who are important to the users of Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mail (formerly Outlook Express). INDOWS EFENDER Windows Defender is enable to protect the computer from spyware and other potentially unwanted software.

  • Page 96: Windows Dvd Maker

    otebook User Guide Windows Defender helps protect computers against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Applications can check and change its status. INDOWS Windows DVD maker helps you burn pictures and video to DVD.. DVD M AKER...

  • Page 97: Windows Fax And Scan

    Connecting to Peripherals Windows DVD maker lets you create a DVD quickly, complete with professional-looking menus, a scene selection page so viewers can easily find what they are looking for, and even slide shows using your favorite songs as a soundtrack.

  • Page 98: Windows Live Messenger Download

    otebook User Guide Faxing and scanning functions come together in Windows Vista through Windows Fax and Scan. Sending and receiving faxes through your PC is now as simple as performing the same tasks on a fax machine, especially for digital document INDOWS Windows Live Messenger Download can connect and share message instantly...

  • Page 99: Windows Mail

    Connecting to Peripherals Windows Live Messenger is the next-generation MSN Messenger. It has everything you already love about Messenger, and much more. INDOWS Windows Mail can send and receive e-mail and newsgroup messages.

  • Page 100: Windows Media Center

    otebook User Guide Windows Mail is designed to help you prevent emerged some annoyances and risks that have grown over the years, that enables your e-mail experience is as productive and fun as possible. Windows Mail includes features that help you reduce the risks, while enjoying the many benefits, of e-mail INDOWS Windows Media Center lets you opens your home entertainment option for...

  • Page 101: Windows Media Player

    Windows Media Player delivers a high-quality audio and visual experience both on the computer and around your home INDOWS EETING Windows Meeting Space lets you share files, a program, or your laptop anytime and anywhere. Connecting to Peripherals LAYER...

  • Page 102: Windows Movie Maker

    otebook User Guide Windows Meeting Space gives you the ability to share documents, programs, or your desktop with other people. Some advantages are: you can share your desktop or any program with other meeting participants; you and other meeting participants can distribute and co-edit documents; you can pass notes to other participants;...

  • Page 103: Windows Photo Gallery

    Connecting to Peripherals With Windows Movie Maker, you can quickly and easily import, edit, and organize all of your digital home videos. New tools, such as new effects and transitions, and improved graphics performance help you manage and edit your home videos. You can include photos along with video when you create a movie, and even add narration and soundtracks.

  • Page 104: Windows Update

    otebook User Guide Windows Photo Gallery in Windows Vista gives you the tools you need to easily organize, find, and view your photos and videos. You can edit, print, and share your photos from within Windows Photo Gallery, as well as transfer photos from your camera to your computer with a simple import process INDOWS Windows Update delivers software updates and drivers, and provide automatic...

  • Page 105: Windows Sidebar And Gadgets

    Connecting to Peripherals Windows Update keeps your computer up to date and more secure by automatically providing software updates to Microsoft Windows Vista. Updates can include upgrades to Windows Vista features, updates that improve reliability and performance, and updates that provide new security protections against malware and other potentially unwanted software.

  • Page 106: Gaming

    otebook User Guide numbers. You need simple, specialized, and lightweight mini-applications that put information and tasks at your fingertips—no matter what you're doing. Windows Sidebar boosts your personal productivity by providing instant access to gadgets—a wide variety of engaging, easy-to-use, and customizable mini-applications that offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools AMING...

  • Page 107: Windows Flip And Windows Flip 3D

    Connecting to Peripherals INDOWS LIP AND INDOWS Windows Vista provides two entirely new features to manage windows: Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D. Flip allows you to flip through open windows (by using Alt+Tab), providing a live thumbnail of each window, rather than just a generic icon and file name.
  • Page 108 otebook User Guide You can visit and browse each domain to experience the information and assistance that Windows Vista offers. For more information, please refer to Microsoft’s website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/default.mspx...

  • Page 109: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.

  • Page 110: Using The Usb Port

    otebook User Guide Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached.

  • Page 111: Using An External Monitor Port

    The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor.

  • Page 112: Using The External Audio System

    otebook User Guide If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only.

  • Page 113: Using The Lan Port

    Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors.

  • Page 114: Using The Wireless Lan

    otebook User Guide Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN.
  • Page 115 To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton. Each end of the cable has a RJ-11 connector. Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet. Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port.
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  • Page 117: Customizing Your Notebook

    Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes you r system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.

  • Page 118: Running The Bios Setup Program

    otebook User Guide Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.
  • Page 119 • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. • Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings.

  • Page 120: Using The Main Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup Main System Time: System Date: IDE Primary/Master SATA Port 1 CPU Type CPU Speed System Memory: Extended Memory: BIOS Version: F1 Help Esc Exit • System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer.
  • Page 121 • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system. •...

  • Page 122: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    otebook User Guide • BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Main Legacy USB Support Summary Screen Disable Logo screen: SATA – Device 31, Function 2: AHCI Configuration: C4 Support F1 Help...
  • Page 123 • Disable Logo Screen Lets you display POST screen or Logo screen by choosing “Enabled” or “Disabled”, respectively. • SATA – Device 31, Function This function lets you choose “Compatible” or “Enhanced” to define the SATA or PATA controller mode. For enabling the AHCI configuration, you should choose “Enhanced”...

  • Page 124: Security Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide Security Menu Setup Main Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Diskette access: Fixed disk boot sector Password on boot F1 Help Esc Exit • Supervisor Password Is Set/Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not.
  • Page 125 • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha-numeric characters, and then re-enter it for confirmation.

  • Page 126: Using The Boot Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Main Boot priority order IDE CD: HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE-(PM) IDE HDD: FUJITSU MHV2060BH PL-(S1) Excluded from boot order: PCI BEV: B04 D00 Yukon PXE F1 Help Esc Exit...

  • Page 127: How To Exit The Setup Program

    To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list. To exit from this menu, press <Esc>. How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program.
  • Page 128 otebook User Guide • Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings. • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS.
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  • Page 131: Using Options

    Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.

  • Page 132: System Upgrade

    otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 512MB DDR2 SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.

  • Page 133: Installing Memory Module

    NSTALLING EMORY Your computer comes with standard 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB of synchronous DDR2 SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 4 GB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system. The 512MB, 1024MB and 2048MB memory modules are available: To install the memory module: Make sure the system is powered off, the battery also is removed and that...

  • Page 134: Hard Disk Upgrade

    otebook User Guide Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket. Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook.
  • Page 135 Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely.

  • Page 136: Wireless Module Installation

    otebook User Guide Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive. The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini-PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection.

  • Page 137: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook our Notebook PC is a fully IBM compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications, it is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.

  • Page 138: Important Safety Instructions

    otebook User Guide Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines.
  • Page 139 • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. • Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage, it still requires a stable and continual power supply.

  • Page 140: Cleaning Your Computer

    otebook User Guide The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. ⇓ • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer.

  • Page 141: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover. But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat;...

  • Page 142: Battery Care Guidelines

    otebook User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk.

  • Page 143: When You Travel

    • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh"...
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  • Page 145: Appendix A System Specification

    APPENDIX A System Specification System Specification his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.

  • Page 146: Processor Unit

    otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • Intel® Core 1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4 GHz • 4MB integrated L2 cache YSTEM • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 4GB using 200-pin SODIMM 512MB, 1024MB or 2048MB modules • DDR2 – 667 SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY •...

  • Page 147: Storage

    TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme • Support system boot from external USB device • DVD/CD-RW disk drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader UDIO YSTEM •...

  • Page 148: Keyboard

    otebook User Guide EYBOARD • Full-sized 87-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T- cursor keys, 6 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad • Provides international language keyboard BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS •...

  • Page 149: Weight And Dimension

    EIGHT AND IMENSION • 332 (W) x 236.5 (D) x 24.4 ~ 36.8 (H) mm • Approximately 2.35 kg System Specification...
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