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Prestigio Visconte 1200
User's Manual
Notice
The information in this user's manual is subject to change without notice.
THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS
MANUAL.
The information in this user's manual is protected by copyright laws. No part of this manual may be photocopied or
reproduced in any form without prior written authorization from the copyright owners.
Copyright August, 2004
All rights reserved.
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property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disas-
sembly is prohibited.
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Summary of Contents for Prestigio Visconte 1200

  • Page 1 Prestigio Visconte 1200 User’s Manual Notice The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 2: Protecting Your Computer

    Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs: Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the product. The computer does not operate normally. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 3: Performance Features

    Wireless LAN The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled systems, devices, or network Integrated USB Devices (Optional) The optional USB Thumb Drive gives you added function to the notebook. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 4: System At A Glance

    Press and hold for at least 3~4 seconds to turn off the system. How this key behaves can be defined in [Start>Settings>Control Panel>Power Options>AdvancePress the power / suspend button again to return from the suspend mode. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 5 The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card, and MS-Pro Card. Note: In some models, the Card Reader may not be available 14 USB Device(Optional) You may install the USB Thumb Drive into this slot. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 6: Rear View

    Note: In some models, the SPDIF-out feature may not be available. 3. Microphone Jack The microphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a mircrophone. 4. Firewire/IEEEE1394 / 1394 Port This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 7: Modem Port

    The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer. 11. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 12. Battery Pack The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 8: Bottom View

    You may install the USB Thumb Drive into this slot. And make sure you put the latch in the locked position. Put the latch in the unlocked position before removing the module. 4. Wireless LAN Module Bay ( Optinal) You may install the optional wireless LAN module into this slot. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 9: Dc-Out Connector

    This is caused by leakage current when the AC adapter is not properly grounded ( via the ground pin). However, the amount of leakage current is within the safety regulation and is not harmful to human body. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 10: Led Status

    Turns of the battery warning beep off or on. Fn + F4 Changes Display Mode: LCD-only, CRT-only and LCD&CRT. Fn + F5 Turns Speaker Volume up. Fn + F6 Turns Speaker Volume down. Fn + F7 Increases Display Brightness. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 11: Windows Keys

    The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly. The following items teach you how to use the touch pad: 1. Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 12: Graphic Subsystem

    4. If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached, change to suspend mode when not in use. Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display, push the LCD latch inwardly and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 13: Audio Subsystem

    To change the modem setting, do the following: 1. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel] and double-click on Modem Settings icon. You will see a similar dialog box. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 14: Connection To The Network

    1. The Maxine cable run length is 100 meters(m) (328 feet[ft]) 2. For 100-Mbps operations, use Category 5 wiring and connections. Note: Consult Windows manual and / or Novell Netware user’s guide for the software installation, configuration, operation of the network. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 15: The Battery Pack

    Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius (32 degree F) or above 60 degree C (140F). This may adversely affect the battery pack. Note: Press Fn+F3 to turn off the battery warning beep. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 16: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    The charging time is approximately 4-6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 8-12 hours when the notebook is turned on. When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge indicator becomes green light (on). PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 17: Checking The Battery Level

    The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window. Schemes are easy to understand, based on notebook usage scenarios, and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 18: Suspend Mode

    For Windows 2000 / XP users, hibernation is handled by the operating system; therefore, no special disk partition or disk file is necessary. If you wish to activate Hibernate mode, you need enable Hibernate Support in the Hibernate tab of the Power Options menu. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 19: Power Button Action

    Warning: In the When I close the lid of my portable computer pull-down menu, DO NOT select Do nothing - otherwise the system will still run at high speed while the processor’s fan grill is fully blocked by the closed LCD panel. The heat will damage the LCD panel PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 20: Low Battery Warning

    “Always show icon on the task bar” . ) Select Max Battery if you want the system to enter suspend mode more often. Or, select Always On if your notebook PC is plugged into an AC power source. Note: Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Vinyl AC’97 Audio (WAVE) is the default playback device. Sound cannot be recorded - Double-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted. 1. Click Options and select Properties. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 22: Hard Disk Problems

    If the disk cannot be ejected, it may be mechanically jammed. Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole next to the eject button. This should reject the disk tray. If not, return the unit for repair. Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 23: Display Problems

    Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system. You should ask your vendor for a list of compatible DIMM. The memory module may not be installed properly. The memory module may be defective. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 24: Modem Problems

    Make sure the hub you are using supports 100Mbps operation. Make sure that your RJ-45 cable meets the 100Base-TX requirements. Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub. socket that supports 100Base-TX mode. The hub may have both 100Base-TX and 100Base-T sockets. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 25: Performance Problems

    Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager]. You should see an entry which reads “Texas Instrument OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controllers” . If it does not exist, Windows has not detected the host PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 26: Product Specification

    Hardware Motion Compensation and IDCT Supported for MPEG1/2 Playback Direct3D compatible, DirectX compatible Audio Chipset VT1612A chipset Audio Codec DirectSound 3D, EAX 1.0 & 2.0 compatible Sound Capabilities A3D, I3DL2 compatible AC97 V2.2 compatible 2 or 4 Stereo Speakers PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 27: Lan / Ethernet

    5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional Purchase) DVD±R/±RW or DVD-Dual or DVD-Multi Standards 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional Purchase) Keyboard & Touch pad Keyboard 86-key QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and Windows keys, 19.05mm Pitch PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 28: Ports And Connectors

    Adapter Smart Battery Compliant; low battery warning beep AC-Input / DC-Output Autosensing AC-in 100~240V, DC-out 20V, 65W BIOS PnP Function AMI PnP BIOS Self Test Power On Self Test Auto Detection DRAM auto-detection, auto-sizing L2 Cache auto-detection PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 29: Physical Specification

    4.18 lbs / 1.9 KG (with 12.1”LCD,DVD-ROM Drive and 6-cell battery pack) Environmental Limits Operating Temperature: 5 to 35oC (41 to 95oF) Operating Humidity: 20 to 90 percent RH (5 to 35oC) Storage Temperature: -20 to 50oC (-4 to 122oF) PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 30: Federal Communications Commission Notice

    EN50082 (IEC801-2, IEC801-3, IEC801-4) Electro-magnetic Immunity EN 300 328-2, EN 300 328-1, EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (ETSI 300 328, ETSI 301 489) Electro-magnetic Compat- ibility and Radio Spectrum Matter. TBR21 ( ETSI TBR21) Terminal Equipment. EN60950 (IEC60950) I.T.E. Product Safety PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 31: Disposal Of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

    For more details information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...
  • Page 32 Notes PRESTIGIO VISCONTE 1200...