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- Page 1 Notebook PC User's Guide Model: W840DI First Edition: September 2008...
- Page 2 Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. TRADEMARKS Windows™ is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel® is the trademark of Intel Corporation. Bluetooth® is the trademark owned by its proprietor.
- Page 3 User's Guide Standards The following standards are adopted throughout this manual: Notebook in boldface (with or without capitalization) refers to the notebook computer that you have purchased. Boldface type is also used to highlight important information in this document. Whenever extra caution is called for, the information will be boxed in a dark frame preceded by "Note:"...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
User’s Guide Contents CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..........1-1 ..............1-1 HECKING ECEIVED ............... 1-2 XAMINING OMPUTER LED................... 1-9 OWER ................1-10 YSTEM ................1-11 EVEN TATUS ................... 1-13 OWER UTTON ..........1-14 YSTEM INGER OUCH UTTONS ..........1-15 EVEN EDIA INGER... - Page 6 Contents User's Guide APPENDIX A - AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES ....A-1 Page VI...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Before You Begin
User's Guide Before You Begin Chapter 1 Before You Begin Please read this section before you start using your computer. Checking What You Received Your notebook package should contain the following items: (a) The Notebook. (b) AC Adapter. (c) AC Power Cord. (d) CD Disc (Including Drivers, and User’s Guide). -
Page 8: Examining Your Computer
Before You Begin User's Guide Examining Your Computer Before you start using your computer, you need to get acquainted with your notebook's main features and interfaces: Panoramic View Web Cam Two Internal Microphones LCD Latch Seven Status LEDs Web Cam LED Two System Finger-Touch Buttons LCD Screen Touch Pad... -
Page 9: Top View
User's Guide Before You Begin Note: The keyboard is with backlight design. When the system is powered on, you can press key combination (Fn+F10) to activate and deactivate the keyboard backlight function. For details on <Fn> Function keys, please refer to Chapter 1.13. Note: Press this key combination (Fn+F4) to power on and power off the Web Cam module. -
Page 10: Front View
Before You Begin User's Guide Front View LCD Latch ODD LED Two Speakers Eject Button ODD Drive Emergency Hole Rear View RJ45 LAN Connector TV-In Connector VGA Connector USB/ e-SATA Connector Display Port Connector (Optional) HDMI Connector DC Jack USB Connector Note: This USB/ e-SATA Connector supports connection to industry stand USB devices or e-SATA devices. -
Page 11: Left View
User's Guide Before You Begin Left View PCI Express Card Slot CMOS Reset Switch Media Card Slot (for SD/ MMC/ MS Cards) Two HDD Doors Ventilation Holes Page 1-5... -
Page 12: Right View
Before You Begin User's Guide Right View SPDIF-Out Connector Volume Dial IEEE1394 Connector Ventilation Holes Microphone Jack USB Connectors Headphone Jack Kensington Lock Note: Push the Volume Dial toward the headphone connector to increase audio volume. Push it in the opposite direction to decrease audio volume. To adjust the audio volume to your desired level, you need to repeatedly “push the dial to one direction and then let it go”... -
Page 13: Bottom View
User's Guide Before You Begin Bottom View Compartment Door Woofer Ventilation Holes Battery Latch Two HDD Doors Battery Pack Warning: For better ventilation of heat generated and gathered inside the system unit, you are advised not to block the ventilation holes. For notebook with ventilation holes on the system chassis, please avoid putting system unit on fabric surfaces when it is powered on. - Page 14 Before You Begin User's Guide Note: Some external USB devices consume more power than this system unit can provide. In this case, these USB devices have their own power cords. To make sure this kind of USB devices can function properly, please connect these devices to the AC source first before connecting to the system unit.
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Page 15: The Power Led
Note: For the exact location of the Power LED, please refer to Panoramic View in Chapter 1.2. For details on Sleep and Hibernate, please refer to Power Options in the Control Panel of your Microsoft Windows operating system. Page 1-9... -
Page 16: The Two System Leds
These Two System LEDs are located at rear side of the LCD display. For the exact location, please refer to the Top View diagram in Chapter 1.2. For more details on Sleep and Hibernate, please refer to Power Options in the Control Panel of your Microsoft Windows operating system. Page 1-10... -
Page 17: The Seven Status Leds
User's Guide Before You Begin The Seven Status LEDs The Media Finger-Touch Button LED The LED would be lit (in a slightly different way though) in the below two conditions: • This LED would be indefinitely “on” when the seven media finger-touch buttons are disabled. - Page 18 Before You Begin User's Guide The Num Lock LED The LED would be lit when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode. In this mode, the embedded numeric keypads can be used. Note: The Seven Status LEDs are located near the topside of keyboard. For exact location, please refer to the Panoramic View diagram in Chapter 1.2.
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Page 19: The Power Button
User's Guide Before You Begin The Power Button Power Button This Power Button is programmable by the user. For details on how to program this button, please refer to Power Options in the Control Panel of your Windows™ System. Note: The Power Button is located near the right side of the keyboard. -
Page 20: The Two System Finger-Touch Buttons
Before You Begin User's Guide The Two System Finger-Touch Buttons Internet Button Press this button to activate the internet function. Email Button Press this button to activate the email function. Note: The Two Finger-Touch Buttons are “finger-touch sensitive” and are located near the top of keyboard. -
Page 21: The Seven Media Finger-Touch Buttons
User's Guide Before You Begin The Seven Media Finger-Touch Buttons Play/Pause Button Press this button to play or pause media playback. Stop Button Press this button to stop media playback. Previous Track Button Press this button to skip to the previous track/chapter of media playback. Next Track Button Press this button to skip to the next track/chapter of media playback. - Page 22 Before You Begin User's Guide Note: The system supports Windows™ MCE, and Windows™ Vista operating systems. Windows™ MCE supports full media center features. Both Windows™ Vista Home Premium and Windows™ Vista Ultimate include the full media center features as supported by Window™ MCE. If you decide to use either one of these two Windows Vista™...
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Page 23: Attention O Npci Express And Media Card Slots
User's Guide Before You Begin Attention On PCI Express And Media Card Slots Media Card slot door is PCI Express Card slot now inserted into the door is now inserted system unit. into the system unit. Arrow on topside of Media Arrow on topside of PCI Express Card slot door. - Page 24 Before You Begin User's Guide • When no card (SD/ MMC/ MS Cards) is inserted into the media slot, make sure this slot is covered by the “media slot door” as supplied together with this notebook. The purpose of this “media slot door” is to prevent foreign matters from entering into the system unit through this slot, when no card is inserted.
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Page 25: Operating Temperature
User's Guide Before You Begin 1.10 Operating Temperature Operating Temperature : 10ºC to 35ºC. Page 1-19... -
Page 26: Resetting Your System
Before You Begin User's Guide 1.11 Resetting Your System Your system provides you an overclock option whereby you can choose to increase the overall system performance by overclocking the speed of the CPU processor. If you have chosen to overclock and are experiencing system’s instability, you can perform the steps below to reset your system: •... - Page 27 User's Guide Before You Begin Warning: All devices and chipsets (that the system uses) operate relatively error- free within their valid operating ranges. When you choose to overclock your system, you are allowing these devices and chipsets to operate outside their valid ranges; thus exposing your system to the potential risks of system’s instability, and/or shortening the lifespan of the system unit.
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Page 28: The Fingerprint Reader
Before You Begin User's Guide 1.12 The Fingerprint Reader Finger Print Reader Rather than solely relying on traditional password to prevent from unauthorized access, this fingerprint reader offers your notebook an extra layer of protection. In order to take advantage on the functions and features of this fingerprint reader, you need to install the fingerprint reader program that comes along with the driver CD disc. -
Page 29: The
User's Guide Before You Begin 1.13 The <Fn> Key The <Fn> Function Key is located near the bottom-left corner of the keyboard. This key is used together with other keys to activate certain pre-defined functions. To activate these functions, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys described below: Sleep Switch Press this key combination (Fn+F1) to enter sleep mode.Key -
Page 30: Bluetooth Switch
Before You Begin User's Guide Mute/ Un-mute Switch Press this key combination (Fn+F6) to mute and to un-mute audio volume. Brightness Decreasing Press this key combination (Fn+F7) to decrease brightness of LCD display. Brightness Increasing Press this key combination (Fn+F8) to increase brightness of LCD display. Bluetooth Switch Press this key combination (Fn+F9) to power on and power off the Bluetooth®... - Page 31 User's Guide Before You Begin Note: The proper way to activate Wireless LAN, and Bluetooth® is as below: 1) Press this combination (Fn+F2) to power on Wireless LAN. 2) Press key combination (Fn+F9) to power on Bluetooth®. 3) Activate the application programs in Windows™. The effective range of the system Bluetooth®...
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Page 32: The Ac Adapter
Before You Begin User's Guide 1.14 The AC Adapter The adapter light Connect to system Once the adapter is connected to a wall socket, the light on the adapter would be on immediately. In this case when the adapter is connected to the system unit, adapter starts providing power to the system unit as well as charging the batteries. -
Page 33: Chapter 2 Battery
User's Guide Battery Chapter 2 Battery Battery Pack Your notebook is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the customer. -
Page 34: Questions And Answers
Battery User's Guide Questions and Answers: I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack. Is it normal? The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging. There is a protection circuit inside the notebook to prevent overheating. User needs not to worry. -
Page 35: Battery Maintenance
User's Guide Battery Battery Maintenance To maintain the battery pack's maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the notebook deplete its battery power completely before recharging. To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your notebook consume the remaining battery power. -
Page 36: Reducing Power Consumption
Battery User's Guide Reducing Power Consumption Although your notebook (together with the operating system) is capable of power conservation, there are measures you can take to reduce the power consumption: • Use the AC power whenever possible. • Lower the intensity of the LCD backlight. A very bright screen translates to higher power usage. -
Page 37: Chapter 3 Memory
User's Guide Memory Chapter 3 Memory Your notebook is equipped with a configurable memory unit. The industry standard JEDEC PC3-8500S (DDR3-1067) S.O.DIMM memory module sockets are available for memory upgrade to 4096MB. The table below illustrates some of the possible ways system memory can be configured. -
Page 38: Limitation Of 32-Bit Windows™ Os
Memory User's Guide Limitation Of 32-bit Windows™ OS Below description applies to 32-bit Windows™ OS only, unless otherwise specified. 32-bit 32-1 Windows™ OS is confined to the limitation of 4GB (2 ) of addressable memory space. This would not be an issue when you use Windows™ to view the system memory. That is when you have installed 4GB memory as listed above, Windows™... -
Page 39: Removing Memory Modules
User's Guide Memory Removing Memory Modules Below is the procedure on how to remove the memory modules. Two Memory Modules When installing back this door, make sure the door edge as hi-lit by the blue arrow is well aligned to the system unit;... - Page 40 Memory User's Guide • Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. • The first memory module would pop up as shown by #2. • Remove the first memory module. • Press the spring-locks sideways as shown by #1. • The second memory module would pop up as shown by #2.
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Page 41: Chapter 4 The Hdd Drives
User's Guide The HDD Drives Chapter 4 The HDD Drives The Two HDD Sockets The primary HDD socket The secondary HDD socket Your notebook is equipped with two sets of HDD socket. These sockets support industry standard 2.5”/9.5mm SATA-1 Gen1i (1.5Gb/s) and SATA-2 Gen2i (3.0Gb/s) hard disk drives. -
Page 42: For Raid Users
The HDD Drives User's Guide For RAID Users Your notebook supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 technology. In order to take advantage of this capability, you need to perform the below one-time procedure before installing Windows™ Vista™ operating system: • Install two SATA HDDs into the two HDD sockets. -
Page 43: For Non-Raid Users
User's Guide The HDD Drives For Non-RAID Users With the exception that you are going to install two Windows bootable HDD drives into these sockets, in general there is no need to distinguish which socket is primary socket and vice versa. Below are the three major scenarios: •... -
Page 44: Removing The Hard Disk Drives
The HDD Drives User's Guide Removing The Hard Disk Drives Below is the procedure on how to remove the hard disk drives. • Make sure the system is properly shutdown. • Flip the system upside down as shown. • Remove the battery pack as shown in Chapter 2. - Page 45 User’s Guide Appendix A Appendix A - Agency Regulatory Notices Safety Instructions CAUTION: Please read these safety instructions carefully. CAUTION: Please keep this User's Manual for future reference. CAUTION: Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. DO NOT use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use a clean moistened cloth.
- Page 46 Appendix A User's Guide CAUTION: Verify the voltage of the power source before connecting the unit to any power outlet. WARNING: DO NOT step on or place anything over the power cord. CAUTION: All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. WARNING: If the equipment is not used for a long period of time, disconnect the equipment from the power source to avoid damage from power...
- Page 47 User’s Guide Appendix A CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN TEMPERATURES BELOW -20ºC(-4ºF) OR ABOVE 60ºC(140ºF). IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. WARNING: This computer contains an internal lithium battery-powered real-time circuit. There is a risk of explosion and injury if the battery is incorrectly replaced or handled.
- Page 48 Appendix A User's Guide WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.
- Page 49 User’s Guide Appendix A WARNING: Don't expose your notebook to excessive heat or coldness (frost). Don't drop, spill fluids or open the exterior of the case. This can damage the notebook and void the warranty. Caution: This notebook computer contains a certified optical module that is equivalent as a Class 1 LASER PRODUCT.
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Page 50: Federal Communications Commission Notice
Appendix A User's Guide Agency Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice 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. - Page 51 User’s Guide Appendix A FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement • This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. • This equipment complies FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
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Page 52: Canadian Notice
Appendix A User's 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. Use On Aircraft Caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments. -
Page 53: European Union Notice
User’s Guide Appendix A European Union Notice Product with the CE Marking comply with the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community and if this product has telecommunication functionality, the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent international standards and regulations): •... -
Page 54: Japanese Notice
Appendix A User's Guide The wireless LAN device can currently be used indoors only in the following departments of mainland France. Indre Rhône Aisne Indre et Loire Haute Saône Allier Jura Saône et Loire Hautes Alpes Loir et Cher Sarthe Ardennes Loire Paris... - Page 55 User’s Guide Appendix A DGT Statement U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
- Page 56 Appendix A User's Guide Japanese Modem Notice U.K. Modem Compliance Information This modem is approved by the secretary of state at the Department of Trade and Industry for connection to a single exchange line of the public switched telephone network run by certain licensed public telecommunication operators or system connected there to (Direct exchange lines only, not shared service or 1-1 carrier systems).
- Page 57 User’s Guide Appendix A This modem is only approved for use of the following facilities: • Storage of telephone numbers for retrieval by a predator mined code. • Initial proceed indication detection. • Automatic calling / automatic answering. • Tone detection. •...
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