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Prestigio Nobille 1550 User’s Manual Notebook Computer User’s guide Original Issue: September 2005 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary docu- ments and publications.
3. Slide the release latch to the right (1) and open the display (2) to a comfortable viewing angle. Press the power switch (3) to turn on the power. The POST (power-on self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Taking care of your battery pack Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack: • Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Accepts a CD or DVD. Eject button Press to eject the drive tray. LED indicator Lights up when the optical is active. Emergency eject hole Insert a pin to eject the drive tray when power is off. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. Speakers Outputs sound. Left view Item Icon Description 4-in-1 card slot Accepts a Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
USB ports Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera). S/PDIF line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones); supports S/PDIF connections. Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman). PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
• High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk • Lithium-Ion battery pack • Power management system • Dual display capability • Simultaneous LCD and CRT display • External display support up to 1024x768 resolution Multimedia • AC’97 2.2-compliant stereo audio • S/PDIF line-out jack PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Opening and closing the display To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the right and lift up the cover, then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
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Lights when the hard disk, or CD or DVD drive is active. Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged. Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated. Num lock (Fn-F11) Lights when Numeric Lock is activated. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Type numbers in a normal manner. Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on Type the letters in a normal manner. embedded keypad. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Fn-F4 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return. Fn-F5 Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound. Fn-F6 Touchpad toggle Enables or disables the touchpad. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palm rest provides optimum comfort and support. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Launch keys Located to the left of the keyboard are five launch keys used to launch frequently used applications. Item Icon Description Wireless communication This button is used to enable or disable the wireless LAN (optional) function. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Before ejecting a disc, make sure that no programs or applications are using the disc. Then press the eject button to eject the drive tray. Pull out the drive tray and remove the disc from the spindle. Close the drive tray. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
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Please refer to the online help of the DVD or CD recording software on your hard disk for more information. Multi-Media reader slot The computer comes with a Multi-media reader slot. The slot accepts a Memory Stick, SD, xD-Picture Card or MMC for easy transfer of photos and data from your digital camera. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
This computer can be equipped with a wireless communication feature (option). This feature allows you to connect to an Ethernet-based network wirelessly and communicate with other wireless communication devices. You can manually turn off your wireless communication feature. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Your computer includes 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio and a built-in microphone. The speaker located near the keyboard, direct sound towards you to further enhance sound output. There are audio ports on the rear panel of the computer. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack which does not have the memory effect problem of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries. Li-Ion batteries consistently provide the longest battery life, best-suited for road warriors. • Battery-low warning When the battery charge level becomes low, the status indicator of the computer flashes at regular intervals. This tells PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Slide the battery lock to the unlock position (1); slide and hold the battery release latch (2); insert your finger in the slot to lift up and remove the battery pack (3). Charging the battery To charge the battery, install the battery pack and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Warning! Connect the AC adapter to the computer as soon as possible. Data is lost when computer power is cut off during Standby mode. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
With ACPI, Windows can turn off peripheral devices when they are not in use, thereby saving power. Note: We recommend you enable power management to prolong your battery life.Refer to Windows help for more details. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
S-video The S-video port allows you to output to a television or display devices that support S-video input. This is useful if you want to do some presentations or watch movies on a bigger screen. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
This computer has a keyboard with full-sized keys and an embedded keypad. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can connect a USB external keyboard to an available USB port. External pointing device This computer accepts a USB mouse or a similar pointing device. Simply plug it into an available USB port. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the rear of the computer. You can plug an external microphone (or an audio line-in device) into the line-in jack. Amplified speakers or headphones connect to the line-out jack. The line-out jack also supports digital audio output (S/PDIF). PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
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ExpressCard standard was developed by a large number of PCMCIA member companies including technology leaders, system manufacturers, card manufacturers, and representatives from all other parts of the PC Card industry as the next generation of ‘plug-in’ I/O cards. The ExpressCard standard supports both the USB 2.0 and PCI Express interfaces. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
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SD, xD-Picture Card or MultiMediaCard (MMC). Memory cards are used in a variety of digital devices such as digital cameras, digital camcorders and mobile phones. Insert a card (label side up) into the slot until it clicks into place. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
When the device can be safely removed, disconnect the device from the computer. See your peripheral’s documentation for details. IEEE 1394 devices The computer’s fast IEEE 1394 (6-pin) port allows you to connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera or external storage devices. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
What to bring to long meetings If your meeting will last longer than 3 hours or if your battery is not fully charged, you may want to bring the AC adapter with you to plug in your computer in the meeting room. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
Prepare the computer as if you were taking it home. Be sure the battery in the computer is charged. Airport security may require you to turn on your computer when bringing it into the gate area. What to bring with you Bring the following items with you: PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
If not, purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage (e.g., power rating). Do not use converter kits sold for appliances to power the computer. • If you are using the modem, check if the modem and connector is compatible with the telecommunication system of the country you are traveling in. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
• If the Standby indicator is lit, the computer is in Standby mode. Press the power button to resume. • Is a non-bootable (non-system) diskette in the floppy drive? Remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl- Alt-Del to restart the system. PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
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To preserve the life of the battery, the system only lets you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95%. However, it is recommended that you bring an extra battery and let the battery in the system use up its power before charging PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
• One external VGA port (CRT) • One ExpressCard slot (ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 module) • One audio line-out jack (S/PDIF) (3.5mm mini-jack) • One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini-jack) • One microphone jack • Three USB 2.0 ports PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 13. Replace the battery with the same type as the product’ s battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present PRESTIGIO NOBILE 1550...
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. 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 NOBILE 1550...
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