CHAPTER▼ ONE GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer. Performance Features High Performance Processor with Intel Chipset The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Celeron M and (Yonah Single/Dual Core CPU,Merom Dual Core CPU).
Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Support The serial ATA bus offers higher data throughput than the traditional parallel ATA bus. The hard disk drive also supports 5400 RPM. The system achieves excellent hard drive performance. ExpressCard (New Card) Technology ExpressCard (New Card) is the next-generation of the PC Card standard.
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1. LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. 2. LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed. 3. Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo. 4. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data. (See Keyboard Section for details.)
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5. Touch Pad The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse. 6. LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions: Numeric keypad, cap lock, silent mode, WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD, HDD activities.
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Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display 1. Wireless On/Off Switch Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function. When Wireless LAN function is enabled, the LED status indicator shows steady green light.
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damage the display 1. USB2.0 Port (x3) The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play standards.
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9. Ethernet / LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ-45 cable and also conforms to 10/100Base-TX transmission protocol. 10. ExpressCard Slot The slot is where ExpressCard (TypeII, 54mm) is inserted. ExpressCard Type 54 allows insertion of either 54mm or 34mm cards.
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2. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. Warning: Do not block the Fan Grill outlet. Place the machine on hard surface only. The bottom case may get very hot. 3.
1. DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the computer. 2. Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer. 3. AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet. Note : , You may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer’s metal parts such as the I/O ports.
Persistent green light indicates the Silent Mode is enabled. Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged. Blinking red light indicates the battery power is low when the system is turned ON. Persistent green light indicates the battery is Full and AC power is plugged in.
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Fn+Num Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode. The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator. Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad.
Touch Pad 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.
lighter the touch, the better the response. Heavy touch does not produce better response. Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 14.1-inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The ATI Radeon Xpress integrated video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible, performs graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed.
Audio Subsystem Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume, press Fn+F5. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6. Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows 1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows. 2.
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Modem Options]. Go to Dialing Rules and Edit My Location. In the Country/Region pull-down menu, select the appropriate country setting. You will see a similar dialog box. 2. Click on the pull-down menu and select the country where it is applicable.
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The following restrictions should be observed for 10/100BASE-TX networks: The maximum cable run length is 100 meters(m) (328 feet[ft]). Note: Consult Windows manual and / or Novell Netware user’s guide for the software installation, configuration, operation of the network.