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  • Page 1 Notebook PC User’s Guide...
  • 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. Caution: Identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or damage to the computer. Important: Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Overview Chapter - 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter - 2 Knowing the Parts Chapter - 3 Getting Started Chapter - 4 Using the Notebook PC Chapter - 5 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 5: Taking Care Of Your Notebook Pc

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC DO NOT use your notebook computer under DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work To prevent possible overheating of the computer's DO NOT press or touch the display panel. surfaces. harsh conditions. processor, make sure you don't block the openings provided for ventilation.
  • Page 6 Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them DO NOT expose the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. by keeping it away from A/C and heating vents. away from children.
  • Page 7: Introducing The Notebook Pc

    Chapter - 1 Chapter - 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Congratulation on the purchase of new HCL Netbook Computer! Operating Environment Since users are likely to maintain the same posture for a long period of time when using the computer, they will be exhausted more easily if compared with other users engaged in other general operations.
  • Page 8 Introducing the Notebook PC User's Guide Relax with no strength put onto your shoulders and bend your knees comfortably. Put your wrist comfortably to keep it parallel to the desk. Operating Environment Your eyes will feel tired easily if you cannot see the screen clearly. Pay attention to the following tips and adjust the screen constantly to ensure its clear visibility.
  • Page 9: Transportation Precautions

    Introducing the Notebook PC User's Guide Use appropriate lighting Use the same appropriate lighting that is intended for office use when you use the computer. Adjust the angle of the display to the position with which you can see the display clearly You won't see the screen clearly if the display reflects light.
  • Page 10: Airplane Precautions

    Introducing the Notebook PC User's Guide Cover Your Notebook PC You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Note : The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scratch the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC.
  • Page 11: Preparing Your Notebook Pc

    Introducing the Notebook PC User's Guide Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 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 12: Knowing The Parts

    Knowing the Parts User's Guide Chapter - 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Right-Side View Purpose Description Card Reader Port Allows a Mul tiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS) or Memory USB Ports To connect a USB device such as a flash drive, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more.
  • Page 13 Knowing the Parts User's Guide Left-Side View Purpose Description Notebook’ s cooling vent Air vent DC-In Jack port To Connect the AC adapter. External Display Port To Connect an external display USB Ports To connect a USB device such as a flash drive, printer, digital camera, joystick, and more.
  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Knowing the Parts User's Guide Bottom view Purpose Description Battery Lock Slide inwards to lock the battery in place. Slide outwards to unlock battery. Battery pack Supplies power to computer when external power is not connected Battery Latch Push outwards to release battery for removal Hard Disk Bay The compartment Where HDD is physically assembled.
  • Page 15 Knowing the Parts User's Guide Top - view Purpose Description Camera Allows Picture taking or video recording, Video conferencing. LCD Display 10.1” SVGA LED Backlit TFT LCD panel Power Button To turns the computer power on and off Keyboard It is a standard US layout keyboard with 80 keys computer.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started User's Guide Chapter - 3 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. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter.
  • Page 17: Using Battery Power

    Getting Started User's Guide 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.
  • Page 18: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    Getting Started User's Guide Installing and Removing the battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. To Install the battery Pack : To remove the battery pack : Important !
  • Page 19: Powering On The Notebook Pc

    Getting Started User's Guide Powering ON the Notebook PC Use power button to turn ON the PC. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press (Del) upon boot up to enter the BIOS Setup. To view post screen press Tab key during logo screen and press Esc to go to bootable devices.
  • Page 20: Function Keys

    Getting Started User's Guide Keyboard Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized keyboard including Functional key for specific functions. Function Keys The function keys (marked in amber colour keys) will act as hot keys when pressed while the fn key is held down.
  • Page 21: Using The Notebook Pc

    Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Chapter - 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD(optional) that provides to enable hardware features, add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Ths driver CD contains all drivers, utilities for all supported operating systems including those that have been pre-installed.
  • Page 22: Configuring The Touchpad

    Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Configuring the Touchpad You may want to configure the touchpad to suit your needs. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vice versa. You can also change the size of the on-screen pointer, the speed of the pointer, and so on.
  • Page 23: Using The Audio Features

    Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Using the Audio Features Note : To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities, the audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed. If you experience interference while recording, try lowering the microphone recording volume. The audio subsystem of your computer features: Built-in microphone ( ) External audio connectors ( ),...
  • Page 24: Connecting An External Monitor

    Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Using the LAN The internal 10/100 Mbps LAN (Local Area Network) allows you to connect your computer to a network. It supports data transfer rate up to 100 Mbps. To connect the network cable to the LAN, connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ-45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub.
  • Page 25 Using the Notebook PC User's Guide 3. Plug one end of the monitors power cord into the power socket on the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet. 4. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the computer. 5.
  • Page 26 Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Connecting USB Device Your computer has three USB ports for connecting USB devices, such as a digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, and mouse. USB (Universal Serial Bus) is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture. It supports “Plug -and-Play”...
  • Page 27: Using The Card Reader

    Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Using the Card Reader NOTE: To take advantage of the Card Reader, the Card Reader driver supplied with your computer must be installed. You can use only storage cards. Your Card Reader does not support cards with I/O (input/output) functions such as a wireless network card or Bluetooth card.
  • Page 28: Using The Wireless Lan

    Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Using the Wireless LAN Depending on your model, an internal half mini PCI-E wireless LAN (WLAN) card may have been pre-installed in your computer. This card allows you to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment. The WLAN features include: Peer-to-Peer (Ad-Hoc) and Access Point (Infrastructure) modes support.
  • Page 29 Before installing the Bluetooth driver, make sure that the optional Bluetooth module is on. Use the Bluetooth Tray icon to toggle power to the Bluetooth module. make sure you install the drivers in proper order as in Driver CD Bluetooth Tray icon...
  • Page 30 Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Using the Bluetooth® Wireless Feature (Optional) Please refer Operating system Bluetooth help menu to know the usage of Bluetooth device. Refer below screen shot how to select help menu. Note: To take advantage of the Bluetooth feature, the Bluetooth driver supplied with your computer must be installed. Depending on your model, your computer may incorporate the Bluetooth capability for short-range (about 10 meters) wireless communications between devices without requiring a cable connection.
  • Page 31 Using the Notebook PC User's Guide Using the Cable Lock You can use a Kensington-type cable lock to protect your computer physically against theft. The cable lock is available in most computer stores. To use the lock, loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting User's Guide 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.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting User's Guide 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+ and Fn+ keys to adjust the brightness.
  • Page 34: Backup And General Maintenance

    Troubleshooting User's Guide 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.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting User's Guide 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.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting User's Guide Problem Possible Cause - Solution The battery LED power Low Battery. Plug in the DC power source. If the computer doesn’t start up indicator , is blinking immediately, turn it off then on again. Red. You are losing battery The system is using too much power.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting User's Guide If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the You forget the boot CMOS. Contact your service representative for help. password. Warning: If you choose to set a boot password, (If supported) NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious.

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