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1. Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators to see the computer s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections battery adapter anywhere L 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 F6 and Fn F7 keys to adjust the brightness e Display Choice Press Fn F5 to make sure the system is not set to external only display Boot Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart e Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave If you are not sure of th2. Pay attention to the following tips and adjust the screen constantly to ensure its clear visibility User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC 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 In addition the visibility of the display varies with the angle due to its feature Adjust the angle of the display to ensure its clear visibility Clean the display A dusty display makes the screen hard to see clearly Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to clean the display regularly Important This machine is a precision machine For the place of installation and operation please read carefully the section For the Correct Use of this Product and Your Safety to ensure the correct operation Transportation Precautions as j Heol aN 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 al a a drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the f hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check thatit is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard
3. Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet Be aware when e mail downloading file from internet ensure those are virus free Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software e 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 User s Guide Troubleshooting 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 e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected Make
4. User s Guide Using the Notebook PC ii For Windows 7 Operating System 5 e Place two separated fingers on the TouchPad e Retain one finger in fixed position and move other finger in an arching Motion while maintaining uniform finger separation e Left arching motion initiates left rotation Right arching motion initiates right rotation e Gesture ends when both fingers are lifted from TouchPad Pinch Gesture for Zooming In many windows applications you can use the pinch gesture to zoom in on or zoom out of items such as photos maps or documents Il For Windows XP Vista amp Windows 7 Operating System OI ol e Place two fingers down on the touchpad e Slide the fingers closer together to zoom out or further apart to zoom in e Gesture ends when both fingers are lifted from TouchPad User s Guide Flick Gesture for Browsing to the Previous Next Page The function performed by a flick gesture is application specific for example ina web browser a left flick can be used to Browse Back 1 For Windows XP and Vista Operating System e Place two fingers on the touchpad surface slightly separated e Flick the two fingers across the touchpad in a linear continuous motion e Gesture ends when both fingers are lifted from TouchPad ii For Windows 7 Operating System e Place three fingers on the touchpad surface slightly separated e Flick the three fingers across the touchpad in a linear continuou
5. abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorised service center Note 1 On while Battery Charging a common safety feature included in battery designs l e If the adapter is plugged in when battery is 90 to 99 it will not get charged further Because doing this kind of charging so frequently short charge discharge cycles between 90 and 100 may cause battery age to reduce 2 Also another type of general safety feature is to hold battery from charging if battery internal temperature exceeds its limit due to overheating In this situation remove the adapter and let the notebook to cool down to resume charging D User s Guide Getting Started 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 N IIIT INIIOIUTOUATUUH A Important Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with the Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data User s Guide Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC Use power button
6. ec User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the LAN The internal 10 100 1000 Mbps LAN Local Area Network allows you to connect your computer to a network It supports data transfer rate up to 1000 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 0 7 Connecting an External Monitor If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution you can connect an external CRT monitor to your computer Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor 1 Make sure that the computer is not turned on 2 Plug the monitor s signal connector to the computer s VGA connector T User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 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 The monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display to the monitor or to both simultaneous display or to multi display by pressing the Fn F5 hot key In Windows you can also change the display through the settings in Display Properties 6 You can change display settings through your operating system See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information Caution Do not disconnect the external monitor while the co
7. system with CRT User s Guide Getting Started g 4 to B g re ae AIEEE Description id LCD gt CRT LCD C a NOTE This function only applies to Plug amp Play display devices To decrease the brightness of LCD To increase the brightness of LCD Reserved for 3G Enable Disable on selected models only To Enable Disable Touchpad To Mute Unmute the Speaker volume To Switch ON OFF the LCD Display System Sleep button not to be confused with conventional pause symbol G User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD DVD optional that provides to enable hardware features add functionality not provided by the native operating system Ths driver CD DVD contains all drivers utilities for all supported operating systems including those that have been pre installed The driver CD DVD does not include the operating system itself B Note Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Using the Touchpad User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Here how to use the touchpad pointing device 1 The touchpad surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen To move the mouse cursor place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction If you reach the end of the pad lift your
8. C 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 The power LED on the adapter lights up ifthe power is within accepted ranges D User s Guide Getting Started 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 Caution oh The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide few hours of battery life Battery Care The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer It is rechargeable using the AC adapter The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer A Caution 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
9. D Bb Knowing the Parts Glows in blue when the battery is being charged with 90 battery capacity remaining Glows in red when the battery is being charged with less than 90 battery capacity remaining Blinks in red when the battery s capacity is below 10 Turns OFF when the battery capacity is full Blinks blue when computer is accessing the hard disk drive Glows blue when Caps Lock is on Glows blue when Num Lock is on User s Guide Getting Started 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 That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided Indian standard AC power cord to a different standard Most O A 9 a BN Ce ot ds gt ee ore i gt d Py E Tee lt i 8 hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveller about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC adapter connect the AC power cord to an A
10. Notebook PC User s Guide REV 4 0 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 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 amp Important vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data components or persons Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all the keys When necessary keys are also shown in graphics Any title command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface 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 2 1 5 1 TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prev
11. al device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing Refer battery tips which care with the machine Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options The computer feels too hot Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on ina travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked C5 User s Guide Troubleshooting You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help A Caution If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very
12. and display L j panel e User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Cover Your Notebook PC You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches 5 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 Cover Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices and will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings A Caution There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands 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 wa
13. c hold the disc by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray How to care the Optical Disks CDs DVDs etc When you handle CDs pay attention to the following guidelines e Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the disk e Do not write with the hard ball point pen or apply labels on either side of the disk e Keep the disk away from direct sunlight or high temperatures e Clean fingerprints or dust from the disk by wiping it with a soft cloth The above points also apply to other optical storage media T User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Important Be careful when inserting and removing the optical media from the optical disc drive Avoid touching the optical disc drive lens directly Using the Audio Features Us Note To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities the audio driver supplied with your computer must be install If you experience interference while recording try lowering the microphone recording volume The audio subsystem of your computer features e Built in microphone e External audio connectors and e Setofspeakers Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality you can use external audio devices Note ___ After connecting an external audio device make sure that you specify th
14. e changes you made try to restore all the settings to factory defaults e Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work o If external devices such as USB camera scanner printer do not function correctly when connected to the system itis usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first e Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving G 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 ina CD wallet Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dial up settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes Viruses Install an
15. e use of the correct audio device in Windows e Audio Output Connector can be connected to speakers headphones or earphone set e Microphone Connector 4 can be connected to an external microphone for recording voice or sound Bi Note When using the external speakers headphones or microphone you cannot use the internal one User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Dolby Experience for selected SKUs only Selected models of HCL notebooks are certified for Dolby Advanced Audio by Dolby Laboratories Dolby enablement is possible only under supported SKUs of Windows Vista and Windows 7 only not in any other operating systems The Dolby technologies are controlled from the Dolby tab from the properties page of the speaker s playback endpoint from the sound control panel There is a box for enabling the Audio Enhancer which controls the Natural Bass High Frequency enhancer and inverse filtering on internal speakers processing and natural bass and high frequency enhancer on the headphones and external speakers The Surround Sound check box enables Dolby Headphone feature on Headphones only To use the above said Dolby settings 1 Right Click Volume icon in the System tray and select Playback Devices In the pop up window double click on the Speakers Il Then in the popup windows you can see these aE under Dolby tab Sorround sound will not appear if no device is connected to the Audio out jack
16. ent possible overheating of the computer s DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work DO NOT use your notebook computer under processor make sure you don t block the openings DO NOT press or touch the display panel surfaces harsh conditions provided for ventilation A S an LaF LaF DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic DO NOT expose to direct sunlight DO NOT use or store in extreme and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it fields temperatures LET amp Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them by keeping it away from A C and heating vents si tl expose the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat Sey ol eid yA Z IR l Zz Ka HY If you are traveling with your computer DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids remember to carry it as hand luggage Do not chemicals pick up or hold your notebook by the display directly on the display check it in as baggage User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Congratulation on the purchase of new HCL Notebook 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 op
17. erable and within close range 2 Double click 8 the icon then click on New Connection or click on Bluetooth then Add New Connection Or right click 8 the icon and then click on Add New Connection Bluetooth Settings a CERTU View Help anea Q Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings wireless File Transfer Remote Camera Add New Connection Service Properties Help Exit 3 The Add New Connection Wizard window appears Select Express Mode Recommended then click on Next Add New Connection Wizard Add New Connection Wizard This wizard will create the settings fo Bluetooth device connection Please ensure your Bluetooth devices are on and set to Please choose the Bluetooth device you vash to use Gscoveradle Bluetooth device Device Name Eigen Mode Recommended ET swoK2ud Custom Mode Thee aflowrs you to set the details for the connection User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 4 Select the device to connect to and click on Next 5 Depending on the type of Bluetooth device that you want to connect to you will need to enter the pertinent information Sending aFile 1 Right click the amp 3 icon and then click Wireless File Transfer The following screen appears 2 In the Wireless File Transfer window click Add to browse for the file to send The file s will show on the File Folder window 3 Click the target device from the Transfer enabled device window and then click Send to sta
18. erations This section will illustrate the suggested posture and the operating environment for the use of the computer Health Management Take a 2 to 3 minute break every 30 minutes when you are operating the computer for a long time Sedentariness will also cause stress Do some gentle gymnastics during your break for recreation When you have symptoms such as eyestrain sleepiness dizziness stiff in the shoulders or numbness of the wrists or hands have a rest right away In case these symptoms remain the next day please contact your doctor as soon as possible 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 e Adjustthe height of the desk and the chair to look down from a position a little bit higher than the screen e Adjustthe chair until you can lean your back closely on the chair and sit down with your back stretched C4 User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC e Relax with no strength put onto your shoulders and bend your knees comfortably e Putyour wrist comfortably to keep it parallel to the desk Operating Environment Look down from a position a little bit higher than the screen Release your strength put on the shoulders Stretch your back Bend your elbow comfortably to keep your wrist parallel to the desk Your eyes will feel tired easily if you cannot see the screen clearly
19. finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad 2 To select an item click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once Alight quick tap always works best To execute an item click the left button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface 3 To simulate holding the mouse button down dragging an icon or selection use the tap and drag gesture This feels much like a double click except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad Important Avoid spilling any liquid on the touchpad surface and always keep the touchpad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built up Also do not expose touchpad to any magnetic source object User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 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 To configure the touchpad go to Control Panel Hardware and Sounds gt Mouse Properties However you can install the touchpad driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features Enhanced Touchpad Features Your touchpad comes with enhanced features which all
20. ing an ExpressCard To insert an ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on the left side of the computer 2 Slide the ExpressCard with its label facing up all the way into the slot until the rear connectors click into place 3 When a new card is seated the computer will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process To remove an ExpressCard 1 Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware rig icon found on the Windows taskbar and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen 2 Select highlight the ExpressCard from the list to disable the card To os a 3 Push the ExpressCard slightly to release the card 4 Pull the card out of the slot User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Card Reader Us 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 awireless network card or Bluetooth card Your computer has a Card Reader The Card Reader supports the MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD Memory Stick MS and Memory Stick PRO MS PRO cards To insert an Card Reader 1 Locate the Card reader slot on the left side of the computer and remove the slot cover 2 Align the card with its connector pointing to the slot and its label facing up Slide the card into the slo
21. low The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F4 keys The CD DVD cannot be read The CD DVD is dirty Clean it with a CD DVD cleaner kit Unwelcome numbers appear when typing If the LED 9 is lit then Num Lock is turned ON The system freezes or the screen goes dark The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press the sleep Fn F12 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules cannot be detected The modules are off Check the LED indicator and or function key indicator to see if the WLAN Bluetooth switch is on or off If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F1 WLAN amp Fn F2 BT key combination s in order to enable the modules
22. mputer is in the Standby mode or Hibernation mode Ifno external monitor is connected when the computer resumes the LCD might not display properly Us Note Make sure that the VGA driver is installed correctly User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Connecting USB Device Your computer has three USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse The USB ports support transfer rates up to 12 Mb s for USB 1 1 devices and 480 Mb s for USB 2 0 devices To connect USB device simply plug the device cable to one of the USB ports Using Express Cards gz Note The ExpressCard interface is not compatible with the PC card interface You need optional adapters for using PC cards on your computer Your computer has an ExpressCard slot ExpressCard supports the PCI Express and USB 2 0 serial data interfaces Supporting speeds of upto 2 5 Gbps and 480 Mbps respectively improving speed in data transfer while conserving power usage User s Guide Using the Notebook PC ExpressCard Type Your computer has an ExpressCard 34 slot ExpressCard supports the PCI Express and USB 2 0 serial data interfaces Supporting speeds of up to 2 5 Gbps and 480 Mbps respectively improving speed in data transfer while conserving power usage Typical ExpressCards support a very extensive range of applications including memory wired and wireless communication cards and security devices Inserting and Remov
23. nds User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC NN MONCAYO OONO TATON Tn adl 1 Install the battery pack 3 Open the Display Panel Important 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC 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 X Note To power ON the power button needs to pressed slightly deeper and to be hold for a second User s Guide Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Right Side View Ref Component Description DVD Super Multi Used for compact disc for installing or Drive loadin g software accessing data and playin g music video Audio Output To connect a set of headphones external Connector speakers with amplifier or an audio recording device Microphone To connect an external microphone Connector USB Ports To connect a USB device such as a USB flash disk printer digital camera joystick and more Kensington Lock Locks the computer to a stationery object for security User s Guide Left Side View Knowing the Parts Ref Component Description Power Connector To connect the AC adapter VGA Port To connect an external monitor USB Port To connect a USB device such as a USB flash disk printe
24. on a selection then click on Connect sdb kaccngan eet 5 Depending on the settings you may be asked to enter a a WEP key refer to your Windows online help for more information on setting a wireless network connection User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature Optional X 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 With Bluetooth data can be transmitted through walls pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range Turning Off On the Bluetooth Wireless Feature Your computer has a built in Fn F2 hot key to switch the Bluetooth radio on off Ifyou want to turn off the Bluetooth radio press Fn F2 To turn on the radio press Fn F2 again The status of the Bluetooth connection is indicated by the Bluetooth icon located in the system tray in the lower right part of the screen Off g blue with red logo On E blue with white logo Connected 8 blue with green logo You can use the Bluetooth Utility to configure Bluetooth connection settings and transfer files User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Connecting to Another Bluetooth Device 1 Make sure that the target Bluetooth device is turned on discov
25. ow you to use special gestures to scroll through lists rotate photos zoom in or zoom out of maps and more Scroll Gesture You can scroll continuously with one smooth circular motion scrolling speed is controlled by finger speed i For Windows XP and Vista Operating System Follow these steps to perform a scroll gesture e Place a finger down on the target zone the right side of the touchpad to scroll up or down the lower edge of the touchpad to scroll left or right e Slide the finger in the desired direction of scrolling and begin making a circular motion e Tostop scrolling and return to pointing mode lift the finger up off the touchpad surface User s Guide Using the Notebook PC ii For Windows 7 Operating System e Place two fingers slightly separated on the TouchPad e Slide both fingers in unison up or down for vertical navigation and left or right for horizontal navigation e Gesture ends when both fingers are lifted from TouchPad Rotate Gesture You can rotate photos and other items with one smooth circular motion 1 For Windows XP and Vista Operating System 5 e Place a finger down on the target zone the left side of the touchpad e To rotate an image in a counterclockwise direction slide the finger downwards and begin making a circular motion The selected item will rotate in 90 degree increments e To stop rotating the image lift the finger up off the touchpad surface
26. r digital camera joystick and more RJ 45 Connector To connect the LAN cable Card Reader Allows a MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD Memory Stick MS or Memory Stick PRO MS PRO card for removable storage media _ ExpressCard Used to connect 34mm only Express Card Slot User s Guide Knowing the Parts Bottom view Ref Component Description Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when i external power is not connected Speakers Built in stereo speaker system allow to hear audio without additional attachment User s Guide Knowing the Parts Top view Ref Component Description WEB Camera Allows picture taking or video recording video conferencing LCD Screen Colour 13 3 WXGA LCD Panel with LED backlight can adjust for a comfort view Microphone It can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recording Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF ECO Button Enables disables power saving in DC mode only Keyboard It is a standard US layout keyboard with 87 keys computer Touchpad Pointing device that provides functionality as desktop mouse Indicators Show the current status of the computer s devices p Glows in blue when the wireless LAN WLAN Bluetooth Bluetooth radio is on indicator E Power Glows in blue when the computer is turned on Blinks in blue when the computer is in Sleep mode User s Guide C Charge E
27. rt the transfer procedure User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Cable Lock You can use a Kensington type cable lock to protect your computer 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 Insert the lock to the Kensington lock hole and turn the key to secure the lock Store the key in a safe place 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 If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then reboot You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Else approach for your service representative Basic Hints and Tips
28. runs atthe lowest power state e TheLCD backlight is adjusted to the lowest brightness level e The radio for all the wireless modules WLAN Bluetooth and 3G is turned off In ECO mode you can still increase the LCD brightness and switch on the radio for individual wireless modules To end the ECO mode press the ECO button The ECO mode automatically ends when the computer is shutdown enters the Hibernation mode or is connected to AC power B Note The ECO button works only when you are using the battery power Hot key change results of LCD brightness or wireless radio in the ECO mode will remain even after the computer is brought out of the ECO mode lf the computer enters the Sleep mode while in the ECO mode the LCD brightness level will restore to the Windows default setting when the computer resumes User s Guide Keyboard Getting Started 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 blue colour keys will act as hot keys when pressed while the fn key is held down Keys Description F5 To Enable Disable wireless LAN radio if your computer has the WLAN module To Enable Disable Bluetooth radio if your computer has the Bluetooth module To decrease the speaker volume To increase the speaker volume To Toggle the display between LCD and External Monitor Upon booting the
29. s motion e Gesture ends when three fingers are lifted from TouchPad Using the Notebook PC OFS OG 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 Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do notrest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard object g amp Note The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad The touchpad responds best to light pressure User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the ODD Drive Inserting and Removing a Disc Follow this procedure to insert or remove a disc 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button and the DVD tray will slide out partially Gently pull on it until it is fully extended 3 To insert a disc place down the disc in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the disc until it clicks into place 4 Gently push the tray back into the drive X Note In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the DVD tray by pressing the Eject Button you can manually release the disc Eject Button To remove a dis
30. sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming B Note Please note that CPU in this notebook is embedded type This can be chosen only when ordering the product cannot be upgraded thereafter User s Guide Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The battery LED power indicator Ci is blinking Red Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme check its settings You may also be using an ExpressCard USB device extern
31. t until it reaches the end 3 Windows will detect the card and assign ita drive name typically E To remove an Card Reader 1 Click Start then Computer 2 Right click the drive with the card and select Safely Remove 3 Pull the card out of the slot elo 7 D User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Wireless LAN optional 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 e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 128 bit data encryption IEEE 802 11b g n standard compliance Turning Off On the WLAN Radio If you need to temporarily turn off the radio press Fn F 1 To resume network connection press Fn F 1 again Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Make sure that the WLAN radio is on 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection iconlocated on the Windows system tray and select Connect to a Select a network to connect to Ly Connect to a network network Show C a moku and VPN ee r 3 If any wireless network is detected the following window a appears on screen Click the Show drop down menu and Wig Uonamed network Unsecured network s select Wireless E as a Secunty enabled network 4 Select a wireless network to connect to by clicking
32. to turn ON the PC If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon boot up to enter the BIOS Setup To view post screen press Tab key during logo screen Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your Press the power operating system This can prevent loss of button unsaved data or damage to your software programs If the system is locked up because of hardware or software problems press the power button to turn off the computer Standby Depending on your settings in Windows Press any key or Press you can put the computer in Standby power button mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing the Fn F12 function key e Pressing the power button Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows Press the power you can put the computer in button Hibernation mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing the Fn F12 function key e Pressing the power button If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer User s Guide Getting Started Using the Quick launch Button ECO mode Battery saving feature in build in the Notebook To select or switch between power modes applicable in DC mode only To initiate the ECO mode press the ECO button located next to the power button The following changes take place and the light under the button turns on to indicate that the computer is in ECO mode e TheCPU
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