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- Page 1 SP15R-UMA Notebook PC Hardware User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Table of Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC General Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Notes For The User ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6 Safety Precautions ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Transportation Precautions ���������������������������������������������������������������������� 8 Preparing your Notebook PC�������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 2. Knowing the Parts Top Side�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Right Side ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Left Side �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������... -
Page 3: Using The Notebook Pc
Contents Table of Contents (cont.) 4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Using the Touchpad ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ������������������������������������������������������������ 33 Caring for the Touchpad �������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 Automatic Touchpad Disabling ���������������������������������������������������������� 34 Storage Devices ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 Optical Drive �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 Flash Memory Card Reader ��������������������������������������������������������������... - Page 4 Notes...
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Page 5: Introducing The Notebook Pc
1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User Guide Safety Precautions Transportation Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. -
Page 6: General Overview
Introducing the Notebook PC General Overview This document provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them� The following are the major sections of this document: 1� Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and its documentation� 2�... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
Introducing the Notebook PC Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC� Follow all precautions and instructions� Except as described in this document, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals�... -
Page 8: Transportation Precautions
Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors� The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport�... -
Page 9: Preparing Your Notebook Pc
Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC� Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC� IMPORTANT! Selected models may feature display panels that do not fully open to a 180-degree angle, with such models do not attempt to force the display panel beyond its limit as it may cause damage to the device. - Page 10 Notes...
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Page 11: Knowing The Parts
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. -
Page 12: Top Side
Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC� NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory. IMPORTANT! Selected models may feature display panels that do not fully open to a 180-degree angle, with such models do not attempt to force the display panel beyond its limit as it may cause damage to the device. -
Page 13: Display Panel
Knowing the Parts Camera The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording� Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications� Display Panel The Notebook PC uses an ultra-clear flat panel which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors without any harmful radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. -
Page 14: Right Side
Knowing the Parts 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 (1/8 inch) 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 15: Left Side
Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC� Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display�... -
Page 16: Expresscard Slot
Knowing the Parts Left Side (cont.) Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC� ExpressCard Slot One 26pin ExpressCard slot is available to support an ExpressCard/34mm or ExpressCard/54mm expansion card� This interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2�0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot�... -
Page 17: Bottom Side
Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC� Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected�... - Page 18 Notes...
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Page 19: Getting Started
3. Getting Started Power System Special Keyboard Functions Switches & Status Indicators NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. -
Page 20: Power System
Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system� The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC�... -
Page 21: Using Battery Power
Getting Started Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack� The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together� A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup�... -
Page 22: Powering On The Notebook Pc
Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON� If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys� If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. -
Page 23: Checking Battery Power
Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery� A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. -
Page 24: Power Management Modes
Getting Started 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� ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system�... -
Page 25: Special Keyboard Functions
Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines 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 26: 3 Getting Started
Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (cont.) Speaker High Icon (F9): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) 3G Icon (on selected models only) (F10): Toggles the mobile broadband function ON or OFF� A SIM card is necessary to access the this function via your mobile internet service provider�... -
Page 27: Microsoft Windows Keys
Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below� The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop� The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object�... -
Page 28: Switches And Status Indicators
Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches Wireless Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen display� When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light� Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth�... -
Page 29: Status Indicators
Getting Started Status Indicators Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted. Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters (e�g� A, B, C)� When the capital lock light is OFF, the typed letters will be in the lower case form (e�g�... - Page 30 Notes...
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Page 31: Using The Notebook Pc
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Connections NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. -
Page 32: Pointing Device
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad� Because the touchpad is electrostatic Cursor Movement sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. The touchpad’s Left Click primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on... -
Page 33: Touchpad Usage Illustrations
Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Function Press the left cursor button and release� Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad� Right-Clicking Function Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Press the right cursor button and with three fingers. release� Double-Clicking Function Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Press the left button twice and release�... -
Page 34: Caring For The Touchpad
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 precautions� • Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease. •... -
Page 35: Using The Optical Drive
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: • Hard Disk Drive • Memory (RAM) •... -
Page 36: 4 Using The Notebook Pc
Using the Notebook PC Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs� This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below. -
Page 37: Expresscard
Using the Notebook PC ExpressCard One 26pin Express card slot is available to support one ExpressCard/34mm or one ExpressCard/54mm expansion card� This new interface is faster by using a serial bus supporting USB 2�0 and PCI Express instead of the slower parallel bus used in the PC card slot� (Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards�) Inserting an ExpressCard 1�... -
Page 38: Connections
Using the Notebook PC Connections Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch� For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring�... -
Page 39: Wireless Lan Connection
Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter� Implementing the IEEE 802�11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2�4GHz/5GHz frequencies�... -
Page 40: Windows Wireless Network Connection
Using the Notebook PC Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1� Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model (see switches and/or special keyboard functions in Section 3)� 2� You should see the “Not Connected” 3� Right click on the network icon and select Connect to a network�... -
Page 41: Appendix
A. Appendix Declaration and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement NOTE: Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself. -
Page 42: Declarations And Safety Statements
Appendix Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15� Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation�... -
Page 43: Ce Mark Warning
Appendix FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment� To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instructions in the user guide� This equipment is for operation within 5�15 GHz and 5�25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only�... -
Page 44: Optical Drive Safety Information
Appendix Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Laser classifications can be found in the glossary at the end of this user’s manual� WARNING: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user’s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure. -
Page 45: Regional Playback Information
Appendix DVD-ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive� In order to view DVD titles, you must install your own DVD viewer software� Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC� The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs�... - Page 46 Notes...
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