Table of Contents Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ......................1 ..................1 NTRODUCTION Getting Started ...................2 Inventory.....................4 Safety and Maintenance ................5 Check lists ....................6 Features......................7 Where to Look For Information ..............6 Quick Start....................7 Loading Windows ..................8 Adjusting the Volume................10 Adjusting the Brightness................10 Turning off Your Computer ..............11 Making a Startup Disk................
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Left Side Connectors ................35 Right Side Connectors ................36 Front Side Connectors................37 CHAPTER 4 ......................39 ............... 39 OWER ANAGEMENT Power Management.................. 40 Monitoring Battery Power................ 41 Power Saving Modes ................42 Power Saving Tips..................43 When to Replace the Battery ..............43 Heat Considerations.................
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Chapter 1 Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep details of your purchase. This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period. Update this section when you add new options.
Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer: Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program.
Chapter 1 Set the computer on a flat, stable surface. To prevent damage to the computer’s hard disk drive, avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration. Check lists After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer.
Chapter 1 Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive, to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files. Built-in Modem/LAN Capability A built-in 56k modem and 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network (LAN).
Chapter 1 Quick Start Turning on the Computer for the First Time 1. Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the right side of your computer. 3.
Chapter 1 Loading Windows The following section is for installing the Windows operating system only. If you are installing a different operating system, please check with your vendor for installation details. Your computer will begin loading Windows once you turn on the power.
Chapter 1 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below: Fn + F8 decreases the volume Fn + F9 increases the volume Fn + F10 Mute the volume Alternatively, you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar.
Chapter 1 Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer. 1.On the Start menu, click Turn 2.Click the radio button Turn Off in the Turn off Computer off Computer. Windows screen, and then click OK.
Chapter 1 Tips for New Owners Take responsibility for backup Back up files often. Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such USB drive. If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup, talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook.
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Chapter 1 Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair. Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case. Consider using a lock For added security, consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the back side of your computer (see Chapter 2, back View).
Chapter 2 Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer, including the hardware components, the software, and the audio and video systems. Getting Started Before you begin using your computer, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system.
Chapter 2 Front View 1. SIM card door 2. MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD 4-in-1 Card reader slot Right View 1. IEEE 1394 port 2. D-sub serial port 3. USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) port 4. Optical drive 5. Disk ejection button 6. Fax/modem RJ-11 jack 7.
Chapter 2 Left View 1. DC-in jack 2. VGA external video display port 3. USB 2.0(Universal Serial Bus) ports 4. Audio-out jack 5. Microphone-in jack 6. Smart card slot (Optional) 7. Express 54/34 card slot...
Chapter 2 LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. Power indicator Power On/Off. WLAN WLAN On/Off. The computer is reading information HDD/Optical Drive from the optical drive or HDD.
Chapter 2 Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using. The power indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed. Icon Light Description Power is on and the Blue AC adapter is in use Power is in suspend Flash blue mode...
Chapter 2 Fn + F9 Increases Volume Fn + F10 Mute Volume Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient. Press <NumLock> to enable or disable the numeric keypad. Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two-button mouse.
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Chapter 2 software program. It is called double-tapping. This function corresponds to double-clicking with a mouse. Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select, lightly double- tap the pressure sensitive touchpad. This double-tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation.
Chapter 2 Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. Scrolling lines If you are scrolling through a document, you may find that using the scrolling line is more restful to your hand than holding down a mouse button.
Chapter 2 Precautions for Handling DVD-ROM Discs Keep these precautions in mind when handling DVD-ROM discs. Always hold the disc by the edges; avoid touching the surface of the disc. Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the center outward.
Chapter 2 The Express Card Slot The express card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices, such as network adapters, SCSI adapters, fax/modems, or provide additional data storage capacity. Installing a Card 1.
Chapter 2 The Graphics System Your computer has a high-performance graphics system, which can easily handle the demands of today's multimedia computing. Screen Controls Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor. <Fn> + <F6> decreases the LCD panel brightness ...
Chapter 2 On your notebook, click the right touchpad button on the Windows desktop to open the desktop menu. Click Properties to open the Display Properties window. In the Display Properties window, click Advanced in the Settings tab. Click the Display Modes tab. ...
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Chapter 2 These options are described below. Single You can choose which device to apply as the Primary display. In Single mode, the video display hot key combination is available—you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn + F5 keys. In Mirror mode, the video display hot key Mirror combination is available—you can cycle the video...
Chapter 2 Tip: To ensure trouble-free video output, the first time you use an external monitor, change the output in the Display Properties dialog box. After successfully switching modes, you may use the video function keys. Note: Light or dark dots may appear on the LCD due to technical limitations of LCD manufacturing.
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Chapter 2 Attention: When using the data communications function, please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module to burn.
Chapter 2 Information about the Wireless LAN button Wireless LAN button Even when a Wireless LAN module has not been built-in to your computer, the Wireless LAN indicator lights and remains active when you turn on the Wireless LAN button near WLAN the power button of your computer.
Chapter 2 Information about 3G function (Optional) The system provides 3G function (optional), please use screw driver to remove the screw of SIM Card door. Then insert 3G SIM card into the slot. Attention: WLAN function will be auto turn-off when 3G function is on. Please press Fn+F2 function keys to turn on 3G function.
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Chapter 2 Information about Bluetooth (Optional) A Bluetooth wireless technology is the ability to simultaneously handle both data and voice transmissions. This enables users to enjoy a variety of solutions such as hands-free headset for voice calls, printing and fax capabilities, and synchronizing PDA, laptop, and mobile phone applications.
Chapter 3 Making Connections Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors, including standard input/output (I/O) ports for quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers, keyboards, and mice. Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer.
Chapter 3 6. Express 54/34 Card Slot This slot is where an express 54/34 card is inserted. Right Side Connectors 1. FireWire / IEEE 1394 / 1394a Port This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any FireWire compatible device to this port.
Chapter 3 Front Side Connectors 1. Wireless LAN On/Off switch Build in wireless LAN card IEEE802.11 A/B/G for user accessing the Internet without wire cable through by this switch On/Off. 2.SIM card door The 4-in-1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MS Pro/MS/MMC/SD interfaced card.
Chapter 4 Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery, you should calibrate it. The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status. To calibrate a battery, follow these steps: 1.
Chapter 4 Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to monitor how much power the battery has left. 1. Click start/Control Panel/Power Options; then click Power Meter. 2. Moving the cursor to the battery icon on the taskbar is the simplest way to check on battery power status.
Chapter 4 Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charge icon will turn off.
Chapter 4 Pressing the suspend function key <Fn> + <F4>. Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel. However, holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information.
Chapter 4 When to Replace the Battery Over time, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge. Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows: 1.
Chapter 4 Battery hot swappable function (Optional) The system may equip with backup battery to support main battery hot swappable function in S3 (suspend to RAM) mode. Press Fn+F4 hot keys into S3 mode, and then users could replace main battery in 3 minutes without shut down the system in advance.
Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the computer. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings.
Chapter 5 Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information: Select Screen Push the up and down arrow keys to move among selections, then press Enter to make a selection.
Chapter 5 The Main Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview Use [ENTER] , [TAB] Or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. AMIBIOS Build Date: 01/01/07 Use [+] or [-] to Version : R0.XX Configure system Time Processor Type Intel®...
Chapter 5 Advanced Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Battery Learning Function Advanced Setting Battery Calibration [Enter] FAN Calibration [Enter] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen Configure SATA as [IDE] ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Wireless LAN Mode Control [Commercial Mode] F1 General Help...
Chapter 5 Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Specifies the boot 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD: HL-DT-ST DV] sequence from the Boot Device [USB Hot Plug] available devices. 3rd Boot Device [SATA Fujitsu MHV20] A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type...
Chapter 5 Security menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password ←→ Select Screen Password Check [Setup] ↑↓ Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help TCG/TPM SUPPORT...
Chapter 5 Exit menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard changes and Exit F10 key can be used Discard Changes for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults ←→...
Chapter 5 Change User Password With a User password, you can enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the User password, but you cannot enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the Supervisor password, nor enable diskette access if it has been disabled. Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower-level user password can be set.
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Specifications- Appendix A 4 in 1 card reader slot support MS/MS Pro./SD/MMC card Memory Card Smart Card reader Smart Card Reader Integrated 56 Kbps v.92 fax/modem (MDC module) Communications Networking devices Integrated Gigabit bps Ethernet (RJ45 connector) System supports Wake on LAN from S3 on wired LAN connection Two Mini Express card slots Wireless networking devices...
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Specifications- Appendix A Fn+F1:Bluetooth on/off Function Keys Fn+F2:3G on/off Fn+F3:Touchpad on/off Fn+F4:Suspend to RAM/Suspend to HDD Fn+F5:LCD/CRT Display Switch(LCD->CRT->LCD+CRT) Fn+F6:Brightness Decrease Fn+F7:Brightness Increase Fn+F8:Volume Decrease Fn+F9:Volume Increase Fn+F10:Mute Blue LED On/Off/ Flash Status Indication Power On/Off/Suspend Blue LED On/Off Wireless Charging On/Off: Orange LED On Battery Charging Low battery : Orange Flash...
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Specifications- Appendix A AMI Note BIOS BIOS 1024KB (8M bits) flash EPROM Including system BIOS, VGA BIOS, PnP Support shadow RAM BIOS feature Support Boot Block feature Support DMI 2.0/ SMBIOS 2.3/ ACPI 3.0/ SLP 2.0 Support Boot From CD/ Ext. USB-FDD/ LAN Booting WLAN state mode 1.
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Specifications- Appendix A Dimensions 370mm (W) x 276mm (D) x 37.5~40 mm (H) & 3.0 Kg (with ODD & 6 cells Battery) Weight 3.2Kg (with ODD & 9 cells Battery) Cosmetic Case A, D parts are Magnesium alloy & B,C parts are PC+ABS Environment Temp / Humidity Operating Environment Temperature:...
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Appendix B— FAQ & Statement Frequently Asked Questions My screen seems to time out too quickly. I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back. How can I adjust the screen time-out? This is part of Windows Power Management.
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Appendix B — FAQ & Statement There is feedback noise coming from my speakers. What can I Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar. Then, under Microphone Balance, check the Mute box. Because of a software problem, I was unable to shut down power normally.
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Appendix B— FAQ & Statement Save configuration changes and exit setup? [OK] [Cancel]...
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Appendix B— FAQ & Statement About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment.
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending...
Appendix B— FAQ & Statement CE Declaration of Conformity CE 0984 ! Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low- voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Appendix B— FAQ & Statement "The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device. To prevent overloading, the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100."...
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