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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Getting Started ................... 2 Inventory ..................... 3 Safety and Maintenance ..............4 Checklists ................... 5 Features ....................6 Where to Look For Information............6 Quick Start ..................7 Loading Windows ................8 Adjusting the Volume ................ 9 Adjusting the Brightness .............. - Page 3 CHAPTER 3 POWER MANAGEMENT Power Management ................. 32 Power Saving Modes ............... 34 Power Saving Tips ................35 When to Replace the Battery ............36 Heat Considerations ................ 36 CHAPTER 4 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY Using the BIOS Setup Utility ............38 Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS.......
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Page 4: Getting Started
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Page 5: Getting Started
Chapter 1 — Introduction Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. -
Page 6: Inventory
Introduction — Inventory 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. -
Page 7: Safety And Maintenance
Chapter 1 — Introduction 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. -
Page 8: Checklists
Introduction — Checklists • 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. Checklists After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. -
Page 9: Features
Chapter 1 — Introduction 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 Built-in 56k modem and 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network (LAN). -
Page 10: Quick Start
Introduction — Quick Start 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 left side of your computer. -
Page 11: Loading Windows
Chapter 1 — Introduction 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. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Volume
Introduction — Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the volume: • Fn + F8 decreases the volume • Fn + F9 increases the volume Alternatively, you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar. -
Page 13: Turning Off Your Computer
Chapter 1 — Introduction Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer. 1. On the Start menu, click 2. Click the Turn off button in the Turn off Computer. Turn off computer Windows screen. -
Page 14: Tips For New Owners
Introduction — Tips for New Owners 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. - Page 15 Chapter 1 — Introduction 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 left side of your computer (see Chapter 2, Left View).
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Page 16: Getting Started
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Page 17: Hardware And Software
Chapter 2 — Getting Started 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. -
Page 18: Front View
Getting Started Front View 1. LCD release latch 9. Audio-out jack for external speakers or headphones 2. LCD panel 10. Microphone (on 14.1” model only) 3. Keyboard 11. Status indicators 4. Speakers 12. Power button 5. Touchpad 13. WLAN button 6. -
Page 19: Left View
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Left View 1. Kensington Lock Your computer includes a Kensington lock hole to be used with a standard Kensington lock. You can connect the notebook to a large object with the Kensington lock to prevent theft of your notebook. See the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information. - Page 20 Getting Started 5. LAN RJ-45 Jack With the built-in Ethernet LAN function, you can make LAN connections without installing PC cards. Connection speed is 10/100/1000 Mbps. 6. PCMCIA Card Slot The PC 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.
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Page 21: Right View
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Right View 1. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the latest standard for attaching monitors, input devices, scanners, and other devices to a PC. USB devices can be chained together on a single cable. 2. - Page 22 Getting Started Front View 1. Flash Memory Card Reader This notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs. Note: The gold-contact-pad of the memory card must face up when insert the card into the card reader of the Notebook PC.
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Page 23: Bottom View
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Bottom View Battery Battery Release Button Air Vents Note: Make sure that papers, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur. -
Page 24: Led Status Indicators
Getting Started LED Status Indicators The power and status indicators light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. Icon Light Description Blue Power is on Power Flashing Blue Power is in suspend-to-disk mode Wireless is in use Wireless Blue... -
Page 25: Function Keys
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key. Function key Description Toggles Bluetooth On/Off Fn + F1 Fn + F3 Toggles backlight On/Off Suspend to RAM/HDD Fn + F4 Suspend mode-Setup from Power Management Toggles between LCD/CRT displays n + F5 (LCD... -
Page 26: Touchpad
Getting Started Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the atures of a two-button mouse. Its primary function is to move the cursor ound the screen Touchpad Touchp ad button Scroll buttons he instruct ions lis ted belo w describe how to use the touchpad. -
Page 27: Touchpad Precautions
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Doub le-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launc hing programs from icons. Once you have moved the pointer over the object you wish to select, rapidly press the left button two times. This action is commonly referred to as “double clicking”... -
Page 28: The Optical Drive
Getting Started The Op tical Drive Your comp uter comes with a pre-installed optical drive can read both DVDs and CDs. Your notebook identi fies the drive with the latter following the hard drive. If your hard drive is D, then the optical drive will be E. Inserting a Disk Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray... - Page 29 Chapter 2 — Getting Started Precautions for Handling DVD-ROM Discs Keep these precautions in mind when h andling 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 th e center outward.
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Page 30: The Pc Card Slot
Getting Started The PC Card Slot The P C c rd slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a varie ty f communications devices, such as network adapters, SCSI adapters, fax/modems, or provide additional data storage capacity. Your compu r' te s PC card slot supports PCMCIA Type II, 32-bit CardBus, and Zoomed V... -
Page 31: The Graphics System
Chapter 2 — Getting Started The Graphics System Your computer has a graphics system, which can easily handle the demands of today's multimedia computing. Screen Controls Brightness unction keys can incre ase or decrease the brightness of the monitor. • <Fn>... -
Page 32: Communication Components
Getting Started Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in this dialog box Tip: To ensure trouble-free v ideo output, the first time you use an external moni tor; change the output in the Display Properties dialog box. After successfully switching m odes, you may use the video function keys. -
Page 33: Information About The Wireless Lan Button
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Info rm tion about the Wireless LAN button Wireless LAN button Even wh en a Wireless LAN module has no b een built-in to your compu r, the Wireless LAN indicator lig hts and remains active hen you turn on the Wireless LAN utton near the power button of your compute... - Page 34 Power Management — Power Management...
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Page 35: Power Management Power Management
Chapter 3 — Power Management 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. -
Page 36: Monitoring Battery Power
Power Management — Monitoring Battery Power 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. -
Page 37: Battery Charging
Chapter 3 — Power Management • Save your work, turn off the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery (See Changing the Battery below). Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter, or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery. Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. -
Page 38: Power Button Settings
Power Management — Power Saving Tips 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. -
Page 39: When To Replace The Battery
Chapter 3 — Power Management 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. -
Page 40: Using The Bios Setup Utility
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Page 41: Using The Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 4 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility 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. -
Page 42: Navigating And Entering Information In Bios
Using the BIOS Setup Utility — Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS 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. -
Page 43: The Main Menu
Chapter 4 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Main Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview Use [ENTER] , [TAB] Or [SHIFT-TAB] to AMIBIOS select a field. Build Date: Month/Date/Year Version : RX.XX Use [+] or [-] to Configure system Time Processor Type... -
Page 44: Advanced Menu
Using the BIOS Setup Utility — Advanced Menu Advanced Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Advanced Setting Options Auto DIM function [Enabled] Disabled Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Enabled FAN Calibration [Enter] Battery Calibration [Enter] Peripheral Settings --------------------------------------------- Hard Disk Configuration [IDE] Serial Port1 Address... -
Page 45: Boot Menu
Chapter 4 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit 1st Boot Device [CD/DVD:] Specifies the boot 2nd Boot Device [SATA:] sequence from the 3rd Boot Device [Network:] Available devices. A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type... -
Page 46: Security Menu
Using the BIOS Setup Utility — Security menu Security menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Security Settings Install Change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password ←→ Select Screen ↑↓... -
Page 47: Exit Menu
Chapter 4 — Using the BIOS Setup Utility 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. -
Page 48: Change User Password
Using the BIOS Setup Utility — Change User Password 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. -
Page 49: Statements
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Page 50: Federal Communications Commission Statement
Appendix A — Statements 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. -
Page 51: About The Modem
Appendix A — Statements Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to INDOOR USE due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25GHz frequency range. According to FCC 15.407(e), requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co- channel of the Mobile Satellite Systems. -
Page 52: European Notice
Appendix A — Statements If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact the manufacturer for repair and (or) warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. - Page 53 Appendix A — Statements R&TTE (CE) MANUAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENT (WLAN - IEEE 802.11b/g) 802.11b/g Restrictions: European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz. In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use." CE Declaration of Conformity Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member...
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Page 54: Safety Caution
Appendix A — Statements SAFETY CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a... -
Page 55: Battery Disposal
Appendix A — Statements certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. -
Page 56: Class 1 Laser Product
Appendix A — Statements CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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