Notice The illustrations in this user’s manual are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with territories. The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Notice ....................2 Preface .....................5 1.1 Regulations Information ..........5 1.2 Safety Instructions............7 1.3 Notes for this Manual ............8 1.4 Release History ...............9 Getting to know the basics .............10 2.1 Product Specification ............10 2.2 Preparing your Computer ..........13 ...
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3.4 Using the touchpad ............28 3.4.1 Windows 7/ XP Touchpad Usage .......29 3.4.2 Windows 8 Touchpad Usage ......32 BIOS SETUP ..................34 4.1 About BIOS Setup ............34 4.1.1 When to Use BIOS Setup ?.........34 4.1.2 How to Run BIOS Setup ?........34 ...
Preface 1.1 Regulations Information • FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CE compliance • This device is classed as a technical information equipment (ITE) in class B and is intended for use in living room and office. The CE-mark approves the conformity by the EU-guidelines: - EMV-guideline 89/336/EWG electromagnetic tolerance - LVD-guideline 73/23/EWG use of electric devices within certain voltage-limits...
1.2 Safety Instructions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Computer. Follow all Precautions and instructions. Do not place this device underneath heavy loads or in an unstable position. Do not use or expose this device around magnetic fields as magnetic interference may affect the performance of the device.
Getting to know the basics 2.1 Product Specification This User’s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook. ・Physical Characteristic Dimension 14": 343.57 × 236.6 × 34.5 mm (w/o rubber foot) 15.6": 382 ×...
・Storage 2.5” SATA HDD support 4 in 1 Card Reader Card Card reader ・Optical Device 12.7mm SATA ODD support ・I/O Port DC-in USB2.0 x 2 + USB3.0 x 1 or USB2.0 x 3 USB (Optional) RJ45 (microphone/ headphone) Phone jacks for Card Reader (SD/MS/MMC/MS pro) HDMI...
・Display VGA (Optional) Integrated Graphic or Integrated HD Graphic 14.0" HD, 16:9 LED type, resolution 1366 x 768 15.6" HD, 16:9 LED type, resolution 1366 x 768 ・Communication Port 10/100/1000 Mb/Sec Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b/g/n support Bluetooth (Optional) BT 3.0 & 4.0, USB interface support ・Webcam Build-in Webcam module Webcam or HD webcam...
2.2 Preparing your Computer Turn your notebook computer upside down so the bottom is facing up. Insert the battery pack as shown into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Then slide the lock/unlock latches into the lock position. Plug the AC adapter cable into the DC power connector.
2.3 Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. NOTE: The product’s color, I/O port, indicator location, and specifi- cation will depend upon the actually shipping product. 2.3.1 Top-Open View The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook.
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Top Side Components Function Description The built-in Webcam allows picture Webcam (Optional) taking or video recording. Displays of your notebook computer. LCD screen Turns on the power of your notebook Power Button computer. The keyboard provides keys with Keyboard comfortable travel. Touch-sensitive pointing device which Touchpad functions like the mouse.
2.3.2 Bottom Side View Refer to the following illustration to identify the components on this side of the computer. NOTE : The product’s thermal vent will depend upon the actually shipping product. Top Side Components Function Description 4-in-1 Card Reader SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro Memory Card.
2.3.3 Right Side View Refer to the following illustration to identify the components on this side of the computer. Top Side Components Function Description Connects amplified speakers or Headphone jack headphones into this jack. Connects a microphone into this jack. Microphone jack Connects an USB device.
2.3.4 Left Side View Refer to the following illustration to identify the components on this side of the computer. Function Description Top Side Components Connects the AC adapter into this Power Connector connector. Connects an external monitor. HDMI Port Network Jack Connects network.
2.3.5 Front Side View Refer to the following illustration to identify the components on this side of the computer. Top Side Components Function Description Stereo speakers Produce stereo sound. 4-in-1 Card Reader SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro Memory Card.
Getting Started 3.1 AC Adapter Please be noted that it is strongly recommended to connect the AC adapter and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC adapter is connected, the battery is being charged immediately.
3.2 Installing the battery pack Insert the battery pack as shown into the battery compartment until it clicks into place. Then slide the lock / unlock latches into the lock position. Unlock Battery pack Lock Battery pack NOTE: Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the computer is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data.
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CAUTION! Only use batteries that are approved by an authorized dealer. All batteries are not the same and therefore should not be treated as such. Using the wrong battery could cause serious dam- age to your computer and yourself through toxic emissions. CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
3.3 Knowing the Keyboard The following defines the colored hot keys on the Keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. • Keyboard for Windows 7/XP : •...
3.3.1 Windows 7/ XP for keyboard users Windows 7/ XP for keyboard users To activate these functions, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys described below: Function Keys Keypad Function Description Press this key combination (Fn+Esc) BT on/off: to enter BTon/off mode.
Function Keys Keypad Function Description Press this key combination (Fn+F5) OSD: to show a OSD bar for knowing the (on screen definition of function keys. display): Press this key combination (Fn+F6) Touch pad: to enter Touch pad mode. Press this key combination (Fn+F7) Webcam to enter Webcam on/off mode.
3.3.2 Windows 8 for keyboard users Windows 8 for keyboard users To activate these functions, press and hold down <Fn> together with the keys described below: Function Keys Keypad Function Description Press this key combination (Fn+F1) Suspend: to enter sleep mode. Press this key combination (Fn+F2) Power to enter power saving mode (CPU...
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Function Keys Keypad Function Description Press this key combination (Fn+F6) Touch pad: to enter Touch pad mode. Press this key combination (Fn+F7) Webcam to enter Webcam on/off mode. on/off: Press this key combination (Fn+F8) MUTE: to enter MUTE mode. Press this key combination (Fn+F9) Volume to enter Volume down mode.
3.4 Using the touchpad The touchpad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your keyboard. You can use the static-sensitive panel of the touchpad and slide it to move the cursor. You can use the buttons below the touchpad as left and right mouse buttons. Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of...
3.4.1 Windows 7/ XP Windows 7/ XP Touchpad Usage Multi-finger gesture input Finger gesture Function Description Zooming In/Out Zooming In Zooming Out Rotation Rotating Right Rotating Left Scroll Up On-pad Scroll Two-finger Up Scroll Down Two-finger Down On-pad Scroll Scroll Left/Right Two-finger Right Two-finger Left...
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Finger gesture Function Description Play Slide Show Three-finger Up End Slide Show Three-finger Down Page Up Three-finger Left Page Down Three-finger Right...
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If users do not install Touchpad gesture driver, then they could follow below finger gesture to execute Touchpad scrolling up and down function. Finger gesture Function Description Scroll Up One-finger Up On-pad Scroll Two-finger Up Scroll Down One-finger Down Two-finger Down On-pad Scroll...
3.4.2 Windows 8 Windows 8 Touchpad Usage Win8 Touch Pad Gesture Modern touchpad gesture: A Windows 8 modern touchpad should support the core touch gestures described in the following table. Finger gesture Function Description Mouse cursor manipulation Single-finger Slides Single/two-finger tap, Primary button click, double double tap...
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Finger gesture Function Description Toggle the charms Swipe in from the right edge Toggle the app commands Swipe down from the top edge Swipe in from Switch to last application the left edge...
BIOS SETUP 4.1 About BIOS Setup 4.1.1 When to Use BIOS Setup ? You may need to run the BIOS Setup when: ・ An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up and is requested to run SETUP. ・...
4.2 BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to enter the other menus. Info Menu Show System Information about BIOS version,CPU features and Manufacturer. Main Menu Show system overview about memory size, main HDD or ODD and setting of system time and date.
4.2.1 Info Menu ・System Information This item provides the information about the firmware, processor, and system memory. ・BIOS Information BIOS VERSION : BIOS version EC VERSION : EC version Build Date : BIOS Build Date ・Processor : Processor Type / Processor Speed ・Manufacturer : Manufacturer Name ・Product Name : Product Name...
4.2.2 Main Menu ・System Date This item allows you to set the system date. The date format is [day:month:date:year]. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. ・System Time This item allows you to set the system time. The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode.
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Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, which is determined by BIOS (read-only). The month from 01 (January) to 12 Month (Month) (December). Date (Date) The date from 01 to 31. Year (Year) The year can be adjusted by users. ・Memory Information This item provides the information about the system memory.
4.2.3 Advanced Menu ・Execute-Disable Bit When disabled, force the XD feature flag to always return 0. ・SATA Mode Selection SATA AHCI mode or IDE mode select. ・Serial ATA Port 0/1 While entering setup,BIOS auto detects the presence of AHCI devices.
4.2.4 Security Menu ・Change Administrator Password When this item is selected, a message box shall appear on the screen as below: Enter New Password Type a maximum of 20-digit password and press [Enter]. The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory.
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Select Change User Password to give or to abandon password set- ting same as Change Administrator Password item above. Note that Administrator Password field allows users to enter and change the settings of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, while User Pass- word field only allows users to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY with- out having the authorization to make any change.
4.2.5 Boot Menu ・Boot Configuration Configure Settings during System Boot. ・LAN Remote Boot: Boot from LAN or not. ・Set Boot Priority (1st/2nd/3rd/..Boot) Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
4.2.6 Exit Menu ・Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F4 key can be used for this operation. ・Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. ESC key can be used for this operation. ・Discard Changes Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions.
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