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Uniwill P53IAx User Manual

Uniwill p53iax notebook user guide
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GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and
components of the computer.
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  • Page 1: Getting To Know The Basics

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics ▼ GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer.

  • Page 2: Performance Features

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Performance Features High Performance Processor with Calistoga Chipset The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M processor. Together with the latest Calistoga chipset and technologies, the system offers advanced PC performances.
  • Page 3 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Expandability The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises. Built-in Multiple Card Reader The built-in 4-in-1 card reader lets you access many of the portable media formats (SD Card, MMC Card, MS Card, and MS Pro Card).

  • Page 4: System At A Glance

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics System At A Glance Top View LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel.
  • Page 5 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 2. LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed. 3. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard Section for details.) 4.
  • Page 6 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn on the system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system.
  • Page 7 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Front and Rear View 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. 2.
  • Page 8 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 6. Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti-theft purpose.
  • Page 9 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Side Views Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display 1. Audio Volume Dial Use the volume dial to control the loudness of the speakers. 2.
  • Page 10 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Hole If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a CD-R / CD-RW or DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to eject the disk tray.
  • Page 11 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port. 11. USB2.0 Port (x1) 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.
  • Page 12 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Bottom View 1. Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack. 1-12...
  • Page 13 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 2. Hard Disk Drive Cover The system’s hard disk drive is located under the cover. The HDD can be upgraded to a larger capacity. (See Chapter 4 for instructions on a HDD upgrade.) 3.
  • Page 14 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics AC Adapter 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.

  • Page 15: Led Status Indicator

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication. System & Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Indication Symbol...

  • Page 16: Keyboard Features

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Keyboard Features Function Keys (Quick Keys) Graphic Action System Control Symbol Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode. Fn + F3 Audio Mute on or off. Fn + F4 Changes Display Mode: LCD-only, CRT-only and LCD&CRT.
  • Page 17 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: 1. Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar. 2. Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar to a click of the right mouse button.

  • Page 18: Touch Pad

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 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.

  • Page 19: Graphic Subsystem

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 15.4-inch (non-wide) active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The ATI Mobility M54-P video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible, performs graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed.
  • Page 20 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display, push the LCD latch inwardly and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place.

  • Page 21: Audio Subsystem

    ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 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.
  • Page 22 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Modem Your computer comes with a 56K V.92 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the left side of your computer. Use a telephone cable to connect the computer to the telephone wall outlet.
  • Page 23 ■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10/100/1000Base-TX Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the left side of the computer. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network.

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