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  • Page 1 Notebook PC User’s Guide Rev 1.0...
  • Page 2 TRADEMARKS: All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. NOTE: Specifications and Information found in this guide are subject to change without notice. Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions. The Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.

  • Page 3: Notational Conventions

    Notational Conventions Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text. Note: Identifies additional information that requires special attention. Warning : Identifies additional information that requires special attention. Tip : Identifies additional information that requires special attention. Caution: Identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the computer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Overview Chapter – 1 Introducing the Notebook PC ………………………………………………… 1-1 Chapter – 2 Knowing the Parts ……………………………………………………………... 2-1 Chapter – 3 Getting Started ………………………………………………………………..3-1 Chapter – 4 Using the Notebook PC …………………………………………………….… 4-1 Chapter – 5 Troubleshooting ……………………………………………………………….. 5-1...

  • Page 5: Taking Care Of Your Notebook Pc

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the DO NOT press or touch the display DO NOT place on uneven or unstable DO NOT use your notebook computer computer's processor, make sure you panel. work surfaces.
  • Page 6 Avoid sudden changes in temperature DO NOT expose the computer to rain DO NOT place near fire or other DO NOT tamper with the batteries. or humidity by keeping it away from or moisture. sources of heat. Keep them away from children. A/C and heating vents.

  • Page 7: Introducing The Notebook Pc

    Congratulation on the purchase of new HCL Notebook Computer! 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 8 User's Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Posture When You Are Using the Computer Please use the computer with your body relaxed and with a good sitting posture. For this, please pay attention to the following tips. Adjust the height of the desk and the chair to look down from a position a little bit higher than the screen.
  • Page 9 You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Note : The Notebook surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC.
  • Page 10 User's Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines.

  • Page 11: Airplane Precautions

    (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands.

  • Page 12: Preparing Your Notebook Pc

    3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC Important : When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the notebook PC by the display panel!

  • Page 13: Knowing The Parts

    User's Guide Knowing the Parts Chapter - 2 Knowing the Parts Basic details of the Notebook PC Top side The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features.
  • Page 14 The display panel is fragile. Do not to bend or press the panel. 3. Power Switch The power switch turns the Notebook PC ON and OFF or puts the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes. Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel “Power Options.”...
  • Page 15 The battery charge indicator shows the status of the battery’s power as follows: White (Steady state): The Notebook PC’s battery is fully charged. Amber (Steady state): The Notebook PC’s battery is charging when AC power is connected. Amber (Blinking): Battery power is less than 20% and the AC power is not connected...

  • Page 16: Right Side

    3. 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 17: Left Side

    3. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC. Important: Make sure that Paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating may occur.
  • Page 18 Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack, always use the supplied power adapter. Caution: The adaptor may become warm to hot when in use. Be sure not to cover the adaptor and keep it away from your body.

  • Page 19: Bottom Side

    Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows user when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC adapter, connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet (preferably with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting the AC-DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet's power and the AC-DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC.
  • Page 21 Important : Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC's adapter to power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter, seek servicing. You may damage both your battery pack and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.

  • Page 22: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    Important: Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data. To install the battery Pack:...
  • Page 23 For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO not disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact HCL authorized service center.
  • Page 24 A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU and system memory size.
  • Page 25 A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power. It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned on.
  • Page 26 Guide Important: To protect the hard drive, wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON. Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart, there is a additional way to shut down your...

  • Page 27: Special Keyboard Functions

    Special Keyboard Functions Functional keys The following define the functional 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. Note: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same.
  • Page 28 User's Getting Started Guide Fn + : Home Fn + : End...

  • Page 29: Status Indicators

    Bluetooth) is enabled, this indicator will glow steadily. (Windows software settings are necessary.) Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk & ODD. The light flashes proportional to the access time.

  • Page 30: Using The Notebook Pc

    Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer its customers the choice of a pre-installed operating system such as Windows 7. The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system. Support Software (On selected models only) This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD / DVD’s (optional) that provides, drivers and...
  • Page 31 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC's integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two button and scrolling knob PS/2 mouse. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some applications software.
  • Page 32 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Touchpad This Notebook has come with multi gesture features, to check this follow this below procedure. Scroll Gesture Follow these steps to perform a scroll gesture in Windows Vista & Windows 7: Place two fingers slightly separated on the Touchpad.
  • Page 33 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC (iii) Rotate Gesture Follow these steps to perform a rotate gesture in both Windows Vista & Windows 7: 1. Place two separated fingers on the Touchpad. 2. Retain one finger in fixed position, and move other finger in an arching motion while maintaining uniform finger separation.
  • Page 34 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Instructions to Enable / Disable Touchpad Multi Gesture: Right click on the Touchpad icon on the taskbar tray icons as shown below Select Pointing Device Properties Select “Device Settings” tab Settings...
  • Page 35 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Touchpad properties dialog box opens, ensure the all the multi-gesture functions are enabled, if not Enable the same to make it work. For example “Three-Finger Flick” gesture will work only if it is enabled as shown below...
  • Page 36 User's Guide 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 precaution: Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt, liquids or grease.

  • Page 37: Optical Drive

    User's Guide 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: Optical drive Flash memory reader...
  • Page 38 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive (Cont') Hole the disc by the edge and face the disc's Slowly push the drive's tray back in. The drive printed side up. Push down on both sides of the will begin reading the table of contents (TOC) on disc's center until the disc snaps onto the hub.
  • Page 39 Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD.
  • Page 40 Flash Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards: Secure Digital (SD), Multi-Media Card (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus.
  • Page 41 Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the network port on the Notebook PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX speed, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring.
  • Page 42 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller. 4-13...
  • Page 43 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) 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 2.4 Ghz or 5...
  • Page 44 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC If you have included an PCIe Wireless LAN card make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on before installing the driver. Use the Fn + F11 key combination to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module. Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated.
  • Page 45 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Note: Network and Sharing Center: You can also use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows (Network and Internet) to connect to any available wireless networks. 4. Click a network, and then click Connect.
  • Page 46 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC 7. To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon , and then select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu, and click Disconnect (or right-click the icon , and then click Disconnect from the network).

  • Page 47: Using The Usb Port

    User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mouse, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached.

  • Page 48: Using The External Monitor Port

    User's Guide Using the Notebook PC Removing USB Device 1. Double click the removable device icon on the right bottom side of the taskbar. 2. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click stop button. The system then disables the function of USB device.

  • Page 49: Using The External Audio System

    User's Guide Using the Notebook PC 1. If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F7> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot -key until you get the display to external monitor only.

  • Page 50: Bluetooth Wireless Connection

    Bluetooth- enabled devices may be Notebook PCs, Desktop PCs, mobile phones, and PDAs. Note: If your Notebook PC did not come with built-in Bluetooth, you need to connect a USB or Express Card Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth. To send a Data/File 1.
  • Page 51 User's Guide Using the Notebook PC To Receive a Data/File Power on the Bluetooth by pressing Fn+F11 function key or Hot Key. Check Bluetooth device is in visible mode. Check for notification in taskbar. Accept by giving correct passkey and receive the file.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    User's Guide Troubleshooting Chapter - 5 Troubleshooting Overview When you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic.
  • Page 53 User's Guide Troubleshooting Power Savings - Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode use power button to wake-up the system. Brightness - Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn+F5 and Fn+F6 keys to adjust the brightness. Display Choice - Press Fn + F8 to make sure the system is not set to “external only”...
  • Page 54 User's Guide Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wallet. Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can.
  • Page 55 User's Guide Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing. This will void your warranty.
  • Page 56 User's Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution The battery LED power Low Battery. Plug in the DC power source. If the computer doesn’t start up immediately, turn it off then on again. indicator , is blinking Red. The system is using too much power. If your OS has a Power Options scheme You are losing battery check its settings.
  • Page 57 User's Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause - Solution You forget the boot If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. password. Contact your service representative for help. Warning: If you choose to set a boot password, (If supported) NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. The sound cannot be heard The volume might be set too low.

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