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  • Page 2 Notebook PC User’s Guide NB-EMPRESS...

  • Page 4: Notational Conventions

    Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. Note: identifies additional information that requires special attention. Warning : identifies additional information that requires special attention. Tip : identifies additional information that requires special attention. Caution: identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the computer.
  • Page 5 Overview Chapter - 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter - 2 Knowing the Parts Chapter - 3 Getting Started Chapter - 4 Using the Notebook PC...

  • Page 6: Taking Care Of Your Notebook Pc

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC DO NOT use your notebook computer under To prevent possible overheating of the computer's DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work DO NOT press or touch the display panel. harsh conditions. processor, make sure you don't block the openings surfaces.
  • Page 7 Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them DO NOT expose the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. by keeping it away from A/C and heating vents. away from children.

  • Page 8: Chapter

    You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Note : The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC.

  • Page 9: Airplane Precautions

    Introducing the Notebook PC Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings.

  • Page 10: Preparing Your Notebook Pc

    3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC Important : When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the notebook PC by the display panel!

  • Page 11: Knowing The Parts

    User's Guide Knowing the Parts Chapter - 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Top Side Refer to the diagram to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC.
  • Page 12 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes, Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids (use plain water if necessary) to clean the display panel.
  • Page 13 User's Guide Knowing the Parts Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button. Details are described in chapter- 3. Keyboard The keyboard provides full-sized keys with comfortable travel (depth at which the keys can be depressed) the palm rest for both hands.

  • Page 14: Bottom Side

    Warning : The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents.
  • Page 15 Notebook PC. Hard disk drive Compartment. The hard disc drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by HCL authorized service centers only. Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments.
  • Page 16 Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows us moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through HCL authorized dealer.

  • Page 17: Right Side

    Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8inch ) is used to connect the Notebook PC’s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in speakers.

  • Page 18: Expresscard Slot

    Flash Memory Slot This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified in. The built -in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card...

  • Page 19: Left Side

    Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. Optical Drive(Type of optical drive depends upon your ordering) The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities.

  • Page 20: Front Side

    The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject. Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 2-10...

  • Page 21: Audio Speakers

    Warning : When opening ,do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!

  • Page 22: Rear Side

    Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. USB Port(2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and...
  • Page 23 The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. CAUTION: MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE.
  • Page 24 The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object. Some may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet's power and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges.

  • Page 26: Using Battery Power

    Important : Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing.

  • Page 27: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    Important : Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To Install the battery Pack :...

  • Page 28: Battery Care

    To protect the hard disk drive, always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Note : Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display.
  • Page 29 BIOS Setup. In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. When the test is finished, you may get a message reporting "No operating system found "...

  • Page 30: Checking Battery Power

    Note: If you ignore the low battery warning, eventually the Notebook PC enters suspend mode (Windows default uses STR) Warning : Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF.

  • Page 31: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.

  • Page 32: Emergency Shutdown

    Getting Started Important : To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there are two additional ways to shutdown...
  • Page 33 User's Guide Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 34: Thermal Power Control

    There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC's thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU).

  • Page 35: Special Keyboard Functions

    Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot keys The following define the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC's keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command.
  • Page 36 LCD/ Monitor Icon (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: Notebook PC LCD->External Monitor-> Both. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display property Settings.) IMPORTANT : Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook Pc.
  • Page 37 NumLock on both keyboard simultaneously. To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated, press the (Fn)(Ins/Num LK) keys on the Notebook PC. Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications.

  • Page 38: Switches And Status Indicators

    The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to tun ON and once to turn OFF the notebook PC. In Windows Vista ,this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC. The power switch only works when the display panel is opened.
  • Page 39 Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-Ram (standby) mode. This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend-to-disk(Hibernation) mode.
  • Page 40 User's Guide Getting Started Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Wireless LAN connector This is only applicable on models with internal Wireless LAN .When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, This indicator will light (Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN).

  • Page 41: Using The Notebook Pc

    Ths driver CD contains all drivers, utilities and software for all supported operating systems including those that have been pre-installed. The driver CD does not include the operating system itself. Note : Some of the Notebook PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.

  • Page 42: Pointing Device

    User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mouse. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts: therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided.

  • Page 43: Moving The Cursor

    User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor. Scrolling (on selected models) Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down.
  • Page 44 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Double-clicking/Double-tapping - This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the corresponding icon you select. Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute, press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession, and the system launches the corresponding program.
  • Page 45 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button.

  • Page 46: Caring For The Touchpad

    User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Take note of the following precaution: Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.
  • Page 47 Using the Notebook PC Automatic Touchpad Disabling(on selected models) Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will automatically disable the Notebook PC’s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control panel-Mouse properties-Device settings.
  • Page 48 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents, pictures, and other files to various data storage devices. This Notebook PC has the following storage devices : Expansion Card Optical drive...

  • Page 49: Removing An Expansion Card

    User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Removing an Expansion Card The ExpressCard slot does not have an eject button. Press the ExpressCard inwards and release to eject the ExpressCard. Carefully pull the ejected ExpressCard out of the socket.

  • Page 50: Optical Drive

    Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC's power is ON, press 2. Gently pull on the drive's front panel and slide the drive's eject button and the tray will eject the tray completely out. Be careful not to touch out partially.
  • Page 51 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC 1. Hole the disc by the edge and face the disc's 2. Slowly push the drive's tray back in. The drive printed side up. Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) the disc's center until the disc snaps onto the on the disc.

  • Page 52: Using The Optical Drive

    Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions form your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD.

  • Page 53: Listening To Audio Cd

    Windows speaker icon on the taskbar. Flash Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Select (MS Select), Memory Sticks Duo (with MS adapter), Memory Stick Pro, and Memory Stick Pro Duo (with MS Pro adapter).

  • Page 54: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives. The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2.5" (6.3cm) wide and approximately .374" (.95cm) high SATA hard disk drive. Current hard drives support S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen.
  • Page 55 Important : Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive. Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact. The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped.
  • Page 56 The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.

  • Page 57: Modem Connection

    Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. Note: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode)or else you will disconnect the modem connections.
  • Page 58 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built-in modem : 4-18...
  • Page 59 Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX speed, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring.
  • Page 60 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. 4-20...
  • Page 61 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. Ad-hoc mode The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment. (All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.)

  • Page 62: Infrastructure Mode

    Examples of Bluetooth-enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or Express Card Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth. Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones You can connect your mobile phone to wireless network.
  • Page 63 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAs You can connect wireless to another computer or PDA and exchange files, share peripherals, or share Internet or network connections. You may also make use of Bluetooth-enabled wireless keyboard or mouse.
  • Page 64 User's Guide Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1. Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches in Section 3). 4-24...
  • Page 65 User's Guide 4-25...

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