JA106__USER MANUAL FOR PEARL NOTEBOOK
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1. User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 4 4 Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built in touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm rest surface The touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon The options let you control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation The touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows based operating system You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the touchpad device and is normally used under Windows based operating system However if you want to utilize the added features of the touchpad you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device 1 Left Selection Button 2 Right Selection Button 3 Touchpad Touchpad Features User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Here how to use the touchpad pointing device 1 The rectangular 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 finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad 2 To select an item click on the item by pressing2. 6 2 Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh detergents to clean the notebook Also never spray any liquids directly on the computer case keyboard or screen If the Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen has become smeared or dusty clean the screen by first applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft clean lint free cloth and gently wipe the glass Never apply liquids directly on the screen surface Moreover do not use paper towels to clean the display screen Paper can scratch the display screen matte User s Guide Caring for your Notebook 6 3 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems heat plays a big part After a good working session the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover But the display surface no matter what type it is and the components inside the computer radiates heat when you close the cover you trap the heat against the screen Leave the computer s cover open for about ten minutes while the heat disperses Make this a habit You should also enable the power management of your computer to turn off the LCD power and display when the system is in inactivity for some time Adding screen savers is also acceptable Follow the safety guidelines
3. Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer With the extended nose directed toward the compartment insert and push the battery pack A A Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch 1 and slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch 2 then take out the battery pack with your finger 3 aa User s Guide Getting Started Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes it will alert you with a battery low warning beep If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system the PCMCIA Card slots the hard disk drives and optical disk drive your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your notebook or suspending your notebook to disk If you do not do so the notebook will automatically suspend to disk and turn off The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive You will be unable to restart the notebook until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery To replace the battery pack refer to the previous sections on Installing the Battery Pack and Removing the Battery Pack 3 2 C
4. 1 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 Besides USB s hot swap capability allows everything to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the system off 5 2 Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15 pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor You need a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor One end of the cable must have a 15 pin connector for the system ee CE User s Guide Connecting the Peripherals To connect an external monitor 1 Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug itinto a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Turn on the power of the monitor 5 Turn on your computer Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode User s Guide Connecting the Peripherals 6 If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display you can use the lt Fn gt lt
5. Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium lon Li lon battery pack Battery Release Latch To release the battery first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side with unlock status then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartmentto replace with other Hard Disk Drive Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the lock side to lock and secure the battery or push the latch to the unlock side for unpacking the battery pack FAN Memory Compartment There are two SO DIMM memory slots One memory slot is empty for upgrade usage Internal PCl express Slot on selected models This PCl express slot allows to install Intel Turbo Memory module eS User s Guide Knowing the Parts 2 7 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously The AC adapter has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 240VAC power outlets You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries with different connector outlets When you connect the AC adapter it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium lon Li lon batte
6. F3 gt 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 5 3 Using the External Audio System At the left side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Locate the audio port Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the left side of the system If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback please lower the volume Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help 5 4 Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base T 100Base TX 1000Base TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 1000Mbps The 10Base T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ 45 connectors The 100Base TX is based on the older Ethernet standard Because it is 100 times faster than Ethernet itis often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module provides a standard RJ 45 connector To connect the twisted pair cable to your LAN port User s Guide Connecting the Peripherals 1 Locate the twisted pair cable i
7. drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power button NOTE The power indicator will be OFF in this mode Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit e The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit e The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC 4 1 Operating System This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed operating system such as Windows Vista The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD s that provides drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend function
8. mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer 6 4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down Users must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week or so Here is some maintenance you could do Always back up your data files from your hard disk Install the virus detecting program to monitor virus that could tamper your files Use SCANDISK once ina while to correct any errors found in the directory and File Allocation Table This will also free up space from any unused sectors Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed most especially don t jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time Installa system password in your computer so others won t be able to use the hard disk User s Guide Caring for your Notebook 6 5 Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly Toensure that the battery pack endures normal life cycle always observe the following precautions when handling the battery pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crus
9. If you have installed the driver if available Internet Button This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button as shown in the graphics Just Press this button to open the Internet Explorer directly CPU Throttling Press this button to decrease the CPU performance speed in order to save power for extending battery life and operation time 2 2 The Front Side of the Notebook 1 Cover Switch User s Guide Knowing the Parts Cover Switch The cover LCD panel is locked when it is closed Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer 2 3 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices Each port is described as followings 1 Kensington Lock Hole 2 VGA Port Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer ee CE User s Guide Knowing the Parts VGAPort Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot key 2 4 TheLeft Side of the Notebook DC Power Port LAN Port USB 2 0 Ports Air Outlet Vent Headphone Jack Line In Jack Microphone Jack 4 in 1 card slot PCMCIA Card S
10. Notebook PC User s Guide 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 os Note Tips and information for special situations Warning Important information that must be followed for safe operation X Tip Tips and useful information for completing tasks Caution identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer 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 Atitle 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 N
11. ality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system Ths driver CD contains all drivers utilities and software for all supported operating systems including those that have been pre installed The driver CD does not include the operating system itself Note Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed 4 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 87 keys keyboard that provides all the functionality of a full sized 101 or 102 key keyboard Aside from the standard typewriter layout keyboard of your computer there are a number of extra features and function controls on the built in keyboard including Windows system hot keys i E 4 Function Keys f9 2 Control Keys i 3 Windows Start Menu Key 4 Control Keys _ 5 Windows Shortcut Key 6 Cursor Control Keys Keyboard End A gt User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Key features and operations are described below Function Keys Function keys are application driven like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are preprogrammed with dual functions Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change
12. cards for extra storage media Please pay attention to correct direction when you insert the flash memory card User s Guide Knowing the Parts PCMCIA Card Slot Anewly developed PC Card interface its connector has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB sec or 250 MB sec in each direction 2 5 The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure 1 Optical Disk Drive 2 USB 2 0 Ports 3 Modem Port Right Side Features Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or a digital video disc DVD and play conventional audio CDs It also can make CD DVD by using CD R RW or DVD R RW Burning DVD is only possible with models equipped with a DVD burner User s Guide Knowing the Parts USB 2 0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer MODEM Port A56K internal fax data MODEM is installed It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line 2 6 The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features o _ _ Q Battery Bay Battery Release Latch Hard Disk Compartment Battery Lock Latch Fan Memory Compartment Internal PCl e slot NOORWN Bottom of the System ee C User s Guide Knowing the Parts
13. charging e Lights orange blinking when the battery charging is in error e Lights green to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed Drive Access When LED in green blinking light indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive Wireless LAN access Bluetooth If available When LED in green light indicates that the wireless LAN module bluetooth if available is activated When LED lights off it indicates that the function is disabled Caps Lock When LED in green light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters O Scroll Lock When LED in green indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using Num Lock When LED in green light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled e i 1 Wireless LAN Button bluetooth if available 2 Internet Button 3 CPU Throttling 6 User s Guide Knowing the Parts THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activate or inactivate the Wireless LAN Bluetooth if available When you activate the wireless LAN function it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the driver And Bluetooth enable
14. de MMC MultiMedia Card Bottom MS Memory Stick Top side MS_Pro Top side For MMC and SD card you should position the copper connector at the bottom side For Memory Stick card you should position the copper connector at the topside All of these cards should be located at the center of the slots in inserting Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side Removing Flash Memory Card S Itis similar to PCMCIA Card for removing a flash memory card from the slot You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the former section To remove the flash memory card you should only pull outthe card by finger there is no release button for flash memory slot Chapter 5 Connecting the Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals v This chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook You can attach a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or any other peripheral device You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step by step instructions depicted in this chapter User s Guide Connecting the Peripherals 5
15. disc 3 To remove the disc press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock 4 To close the combo drive simply push the CD tray inside The combo drive LED will activate when the discis detected Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc How to care the Optical Disks CDs DVDs etc When you handle CDs and DVDs pay attention to the following guidelines e Always pick up the disk by its edges e Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the disk e Donotwrite 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 The optical drive is a Class 1 Laser Product 4 7 PCMCIA Card Inserting PCMCIA Card To inserta PCMCIA Card into the PCMCIA Card slot 1 Locate the PCMCIACard slot cover on the left side of the computer 2 Insert the side of PCMCIA Card into the PCMCIA Card slot The face label of the card should also be facing up 48 s 3 When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot push firmly but slowly to ensure full connection with the computer The PCMCIA Card will be automatically detected and once the needed driver is installed it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is d
16. etected Removing PCMCIA Card Push Out User s Guide Using the Notebook PC To remove a PCMCIA Card from the PCMCIA Card slot you should first disable the PCMCIA Card card setting inthe system as described followings 1 Double click the PCMCIA Card icon on the right bottom side of the task bar 2 Select the socket from the list that you want to remove and click Stop button The system then disables the function of PCMCIA Card 3 Then you can remove the inserted PCMCIA Card push the PCMCIA Card to the bottom to release the PCMCIA Card 4 When the PCMCIA Card has moved out a space out of the slot hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out 4 8 Using Flash Memory Cards WHAT IS FLASH MEMORY CARD Flash Memory is a memory storage media It is used by most digital camera moreover it can replace the traditional floppy disk Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card This computer supports most of the flash memory card including SD MMC MS Memory Stick and MS_Pro card The 4 in 1 card slotis used by the following cards as SD MS Memory Stick MMC and MS_ Pro Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to PCMCIA Card You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side Slot Card type Copper connector 4in1 SD Secure Digital Bottom si
17. h puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 deg C Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your computer Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Do not leave your battery in your computer for longer than 1 month without plugging in the power adapter Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months without recharging it to prevent over discharge Over discharge will hurt the battery Dispose dead battery properly to protect the environment The batteries contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with household or office trash You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions first this is the first time you start to use your battery second you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months 6 6 When You Travel For safety and convenience when traveling please follow these instructions Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave Don t forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack Try to bring backup software as well Check the voltage rating and the outlet type of your destination If the power cord of the adapter is differe
18. ion of each country In most case you probably can use it at office please consult with the network department of your company for more details This computer integrates built in Tri mode 802 11 a b g wireless LAN module with using Intel PRO Wireless network solution by Intel Centrino mobile technology IEEE 802 11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed However IEEE 802 11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed and is backward compatible with the slower 802 11b You can connect to the wireless LAN Access Point without inserting an extra wireless LAN card into the PCMCIA Card slot Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module You need to install software driver before using it Ad hoc mode Notebook PC Desktop PC The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless les environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters User s Guide Connecting the Peripherals Infrastructure mode Notebook PC Desktop PC The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a ler wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a T E 3 central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired rom g network NN All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters E These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Netw
19. lot OONDOABRWNDH The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery LAN Port An internal 10Base T 100Base TX 1000Base TX Ethernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN User s Guide Knowing the Parts USB 2 0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer O Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature Headphone Jack with SPDIF out Lets you plug ina stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for personal listening The SPDIF transmits digitized audio signal by optical fiber The external audio amplifier can get the best audio quality without loss Line In Jack Lets you connect audio sources such as external CD players to this jack for recording on your computer or playback through the Line Out device Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer 4in1card slot The card slot supports SD MMC MS Memory Stick and MS_Pro flash memory card format You can use either of the 4 types flash memory
20. n the accessories box in notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 45 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or HUB 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer RJ 45 LAN port 5 5 Using the MODEM Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax data MODEM that allows you to communicate with others via fax email or to connect to an online service or bulletin board ee CE The built in fax data MODEM provides on standard phone connector To connect the analog phone cable to your MODEM 1 Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 11 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer MODEM port User s Guide Connecting the Peripherals 5 6 Using the Wireless LAN On Selected Models Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ 45 jack User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point AP of LAN Access Point AP is the wireless transmission and receiving device it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection Access point can be set in an office environment airport major railway station etc that depends on the construct
21. nagement features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand p es Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows gt Control Panel gt Power Options In System Settings you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel or pressing the power button Sleep and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components When you resume your work your last status Such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut Down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Sleep is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing any MREamagercrs Restart keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel Lock Sleep Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down User s Guide Getting Started Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk
22. nnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter car adapter and so on When cleaning do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible Please keep the notebook computer from humidity Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when installing Adrop or fall may cause injury The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the notebook computer can be protected from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Becareful of using power supply The notebook computer has specific power requirements User s Guide Caring for your Notebook Use only a power adapter approved for use with this notebook computer The power adapter may have a 2 prong plug This is an important safety feature A compatible outlet is required If itis not available find a qualified electrician to install one While unplugging the power cord disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage it still requires a stable and continual power supply Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the notebook computer to the power outlet If your are unsure of your local power specifications con
23. ns located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions These buttons work like a standard computer mouse sss a User s Guide Knowing the Parts Simply move your fingertip over the touchpad to control the position of the cursor Use the selection buttons below the touchpad to select menu items Camera on selected Models The built in Camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing Voice recordings NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS NOOR WN narrations or simple audio Power Indicator Battery Charging LED Drive Access Wireless LAN Access Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook s current power and operating status Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed e Lights green when the system is powered on e Lights green blinking when the system is in Standby mode e Lights yellow when the battery power is low e Lights orange when the battery power is critical low O Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status e Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in
24. nt then you need to purchase a suitable one Consult your dealer Carry your computer in its carrying case or in a briefcase Never check in the computer as a luggage Remember to apply those power saving features and techniques to save battery power The End
25. onnecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time The AC adapter also has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 240VAC power outlets To connect the power adapter 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet 3 Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC IN port found at the left side of the computer 3 3 Starting Your Computer The Power Resume button is found on the top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on User s Guide Getting Started 3 4 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while itis best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use Before turning off the power you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system After turning off the computer make it a habit to leave the LVDS panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time This allows the inside parts of the computer to cool off Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen which may degrade the LCD when done regularly More importantly never close the LVDS panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled 3 5 Restarting o
26. ork Poa 5 7 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of 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 Bluetooth enabled mobile phones a You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s ls capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a _ MODEM to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging _ Q Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse User s Guide Caring for your Notebook Chapter 6 Caring for your Notebook 6 1 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 Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety Before cleaning the notebook computer make sure it is disco
27. otebook PC Chapter 5 Connecting the Peripherals Chapter 6 Caring for your Notebook 1 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent 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 S 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 Yet Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity i DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents ee expose the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat away ron ae P 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 Transportation Precautions a Zs To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external pe
28. r Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to egun an Switch User restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to Log Off allow restart To restart the system manually click Windows Start button Asidi Lock and select Turn off computer and then choose Restart Default Programs Restart 3 6 Powering Off Help and Support In Windows Vista power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Turn Off and then choose Turn Off or Shut Down ee Ca Important To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON 3 7 Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there is an additional way to shutdown your Notebook PC Hold the power button over 4 seconds TIP Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button a Important Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data User s Guide Getting Started 3 8 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power ma
29. ratio 16 10 resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows e TFTcolorLCD with Widescreen 14 1280x800 Wide XGA resolution panels e LCD display control hot keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD e Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor User s Guide Knowing the Parts Built in Stereo Speaker Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Keyboard Standard QWERTY key layout and full sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot keys embedded numeric keypad 10 hot keys inverted T cursor arrow keys and separate page screen control keys Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit on comfortably during typing LED Indicators Keeps you informed of your notebook computer s current power status and operating status Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section O Easy Buttons There are three easy buttons used for CPU throttling accessing Internet and Wireless LAN functions instantly and easily Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section Power On Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode O Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons The two select butto
30. ripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s f i head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC l while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and a display panel C J 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 scrap 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 isin 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 Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings Caution nn q There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on item
31. ry cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation User s Guide Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources e WithAC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet e WithaLithium lon Li lon battery pack You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable Before you use your notebook computer install and recharge the battery pack first The rechargeable Li lon battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery immediately starts to recharge For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery first before recharging it when you start to use it first time To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once the battery is fully discharged plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery If you do not discharge the battery completely it fails to accept a full recharge Ns a
32. s 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 wands Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Read the later pages for detailed information on using your notebook PC R 1 Install the battery pack 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC Important 8 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 User s Guide Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts 2 1 The Inside of the Notebook 1 Color Widescreen LCD Display 2 amp 7 Built in Stereo Speaker 3 Keyboard 4 LED Indicators 5 Easy Buttons 6 Power On Resume Button 8 Touchpad Pointing Device 9 Camera 10 MIC The notebook computer is compact with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe inside features Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is 14 TFT color LCD with 1280x800 Wide XGA with
33. sult your dealer or local power company Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the body of notebook computer For safety reason the notebook computer should only be opened by qualified service personnel If one of the following situations arises have the notebook computer checked by service personnel User s Guide Caring for your Notebook The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the notebook computer The notebook computer has been exposed to moisture The notebook computer has not worked well or you can not getit work according to user s manual The notebook computer has dropped and damaged The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned Storage temperature above 60 C 140 F may damage the notebook computer An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer s power supply To avoid any damage happened to the internal device you should first disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from the notebook when replacing any internal device
34. the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once A light 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 4 When you press both the Left and Right click button at the same time the auto Scroll function will be activated 4 5 Working with the Built in HDD Your notebook computer is equipped with a built in large capacity 2 5 inch hard disk drive where you store and run your computer s operating system and application software programs 4 6 HowtoAccess the Optical Drive Your system ships with an optical disk drive installed on the right side of your computer You would normally use the drive for installing operating system and software application programs To insert and remove a disc on the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button found on the door cover of the combo drive The DVD CD tray mechanism will pop out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray 2 Place the disc on top of the DVD CD tray with the label side facing up Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the
35. their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl C means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter C Key combinations work especially to the application you are running Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work Start Menu key Displays the Start menu Shortcut Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus This key acts like a right mouse button Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want In the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys 4 3 Special Function Keys Keypad Function Description a we To enable the Web Camera function Switches display between LCD CRT or LCD and CRT simultaneously To Mute or Unmute the built in system speaker volume Decreases the brightness of LCD display Increases the brightness of LCD display Decreases the audio volume of the notebook BY D o G Increases the audio volume of the notebook n D To Enable Disable the touchpad function
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