Asrock M15
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1. 22 P Power Management Modes Bue Getting Started 3 The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to tirtens 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 management 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 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 arrowhead2. do not actually type the lt gt or and the enclosed letters 0 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC Follow all precautions and instructions Except as described in this manual refer all servicing to qualified personnel Do not use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near the surface Introducing the Notebook PC 1 IMPORTANT Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before clean ing Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en vironments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure SAFE TEMP This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT
3. 10 igs Open Bluetooth Settings Remove Bluetooth Icon 2 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar 2b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows men Control Panel
4. T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models y Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the 38 built in Ethernet controller Sa LAN connector is the larger of the two Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors Using the Notebook PC 4 Modem Connection NOTE The built in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade After purchase modem and or network can be installed as an expansion card The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use E NOTE When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connection lt Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem al T Telephone connector is F the smaller of the two Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection is optional al A WARNING Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the RJ 11 to digital phone sy
5. as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read 34 Optical Drive Cont Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub Using the Notebook PC 4 Emergency eject Actual location will vary by model The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the opti cal drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage 35 Hard Disk Drive 9 36 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center or retailer for this Notebook PC IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is
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7. illustrations demonstrate proper use of the See ee touchpad backward Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor 30 Using the Notebook PC 4 Multi touch gesture usage Multi touch recognizes multiple simultaneous touch points to allow advanced software actions using just two fingers Chiral Scrolling Touch the vertical scroll zone as shown and then slide your finger CW or CCW to scroll continuously Convenient for scrolling a long document Chiral Rotate Touch the left vertical zone as shown and then slide your finger CW or CCW for rotating an item such as a photo Two Fingers Flick Slide two fingers up down left or right for enhanced navigation such as browsing back on the web Two Fingers Pinch Zoom Slide two fingers outwards to zoom in Slide two fingers inwards to zoom out Convenient for viewing photos Momentum Motion Flick one finger for delivering smooth and fast cursor motion like that of a trackball Convenient for moving a window onto a secondary monitor For detail gesture usage please refer to the video demonstration in Mouse Properties Device Set tings 31 4 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 precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact
8. is turned ON This is part of the Notebook PC s test routine and is not a problem with the display IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turn ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materi als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag IMPORTANT If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Power Options Windows Mobility Center Show System lon FETT Right click the battery icon 9 Note Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system 3 hr 31 min 99 remaining Select power plan i Powert Gear Entertainment Power Gear Battery Saving 2 hr 23 min 59 remaining PowertGear High Performance Current power
9. next to the lock icon to see this option You can also use the keyboard shortcut Fn F1 to activate this mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode jection Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans hange settings that are currently unavailable Power and sleep buttons and lid settings j On battery O When I press the power button Sleep When I press the sleep button Sleep When I close the lik Sleep Password protection on wakeup When your computer wekes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Cr change y 5 count passwort When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t locked Cancel Lonirol Panel DPeisuk Proge arr Help and Support p G E Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk 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
10. plan PowertGear Entertainment Cursor over the battery icon without Leam how to condenve power power adapter More power options Windows Mobility Center 95 available plugged in charging Current power plane Powerd Gear Entertainment far PM i 6 55 PM Left click the battery icon Cursor over the battery icon with power adapter 3 NOTE You will be warned when battery power is low If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR dy WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the bat tery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery status indicator on the Note
11. with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects 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 Jj Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at tached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select the option in Windows Control Panel gt Mouse Properties gt Device Settings 32 vB controtPanet Srl Control Panel Home System and Maintenance User Accounts and Family Get started with Windows Safety Back up your computer Set up parental controls for any user Add or remove user accounts Appearance and p lizati n Allow a ram through Windows Firewall ia m Change desktop background Customize colors Adjust screen resolution Network and Internet i Clock Language and Set up file sharing Region Change keyboards or other input i Hardware and Sound a xy Play COs or other media automatically Printer Change display language ra z Change battery settings Adjust commonly used mobility ings Find M
12. AC power is not connected 28 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Flash memory card reader Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Memory RAM Connections Network connection Modem connection Wireless LAN connection on selected models Bluetooth wireless connection on selected models Y NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 29 4 Using the Notebook PC m Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad point ing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no l Cursor moving parts therefore mechanical failures can Movement be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software Left Click Y IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Right Click Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Be cause the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive TE objects cannot be used in place of your fingers SEE acar The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the DE KOR screen with the use of your fingertip instead ea oer X ur de of a standard desktop mouse The following
13. C Plus RS MMC Reduced Size with MMC adapter 5D Secure Digital miniSD with 5D adapter SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity microSD with SD adapter xD Picture Card Memory stick MS PRO MagicGate Select Memory Stick Duo Duo Pro MagicGate with MS adapater Memory Stick Micro with MS adapter Y IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying format ting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur WARNING To prevent data loss use Windows Safely Remove Hard ly Remove Hardware ware on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card be 5 15 PM 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the drive s eject button and the tray will eject the tray completely out Be careful not to touch out partially the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive printed side up Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents TOC the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the on the disc When the drive stops the disc is hub The hub should be higher than ready to be used the disc when correctly mounted NOTE It is normal to hear
14. Keyboard as Cursors NE The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is 7 etio 0 ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering 6 U is ie os P numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor keys Fa a K 2 La el shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left and Fn O for right Te ty Wid With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right 3 NOTE The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here 26 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators Top side Bea Bs Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicator lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Scroll Lock Indicator Indicates that scroll lock Scr Lk is activated when lit Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required such as for playing games m Driv
15. Multi Book M15 User Manual Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction About This User s Manual ccc ccccceccececcececcccceuceccneuceeuceneuueneuceneueentaneneateneases Notes For This Manual ccccccececcececcccecccecececceneuceneuceneueeneaceneaeeneuceneacentacs 2 Knowing the Parts 0 0 2 6 EEE EE ENE PO S EEE RET a noe a ee ee ee ee PONE IO EE EEE EE EI Fe EEE EEE NE EE 3 Getting Started FOTS Se VINNA PN oei a neem ee ore eee eee ere ee eae Using Battery Prva Powering ON the Notebook PC rrrrrranrrnnnrnanrnnanennnnnvanennnnnnanennanennnnnnnnennunnnnnennnsen Checking Battery Power ass outed senecusuldcuacteca hessideneendeceuueseactedestodees Charging the Battery Pk L vevvv4vs geraree eee PTE hen Power Management Modes r rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrvnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnene Sleep and Hibernate rrrrarnrrraneranenanenanennnenanennnenanenanenunenunenunenunnnunnnennnennnsennnennee Thermal Power ON Special Keyboard FINS oxtesiesecssecnonnnecctsiamcoscncewdaxaeaven odistdndasintiaeserdansevacmeniaedets Colored Hot KR Seed Microsoft Windows KOS aadnk Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad rranonnnnnnnnnnnnvannnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne RO Aa SS cee cerca cs steer EEE Status Indicators EEE EE EE 4 Using the Notebook PC Poe Sees geste sete tee E een seoe eaten we O EE using me POUCA as ease cto ce cctgsepencetincperece
16. 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 23 Perrero 24 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command NOTE The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys Zz Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Blu etooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on scre
17. book PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged 7 NOTE The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage _ is too high A WARNING Do not leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future 21 3 Getting Started g Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna tion modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting Default Program After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to NE restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually choose Restart P SS Y IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON a Emergency Shutdown l In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart hold the power button over 4 seconds to shutdown your Notebook PC
18. ct to a network Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for 1234 Disconnect or connect to another network The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Show Wireless Zz seen ps veseseeg Display characters A Mic Security enabled network atl ay Unnamed Network Unsecured network sl pe If you have a USB flash drive with network settings for asus insert it now Cms ieee 6 When connecting you may have to enter a 7 After connection has been established Con password nected will be shown 41 amp Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 4 Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect 42 a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 3 JE Add a Bluetooth Device N Send a File Recene a File Fr fi fi dei H PE Jom a Personal Area Network ifr ja eo MD ih H ire Te 19109 Hare tes
19. e Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard C Wireless Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth When the built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note book PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode continued on next page 27 4 Using the Notebook PC Status Indicators cont Right side babs Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note book PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging when AC power is connected OFF The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and the
20. en display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth JE Envelope Icon F3 Pressing this button will launch your Email application while T Windows is running e Icon F4 Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application Eh while Windows is running ee Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness JE Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness JE JE LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF This also stretches your screen area on certain models to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external moni tor in this series Notebook PC LCD gt External Monitor gt Both This function does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings IMPORTANT Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys cont 3 Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS CC vik Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS JE Fali Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad
21. er in this document O Battery Charge Indicator details later in this document T Keyboard s Microphone Built in O Touchpad and Buttons 10 A Status Indicators top Q 11 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC g Audio Speakers Left and Right Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC e sa LAN Port Modem Port on selected models IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC 12 Knowing the Parts 2 USB Port 2 0 1 1 on selected models 5 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface CI Display Monitor Output gp sein Power DC Input CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY fa Kensington Lock Port p 13 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Q Headphone Output Jack Microphone Input Jack i qi USB Port 2 0 1 1 on selected models JP Flash Memory Reader Q Status Indicators side 14 Know
22. in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 1 About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides informa Introducing the Notebook PC tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them The following NE are major sections of this User s Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below 3 r 9 A lt gt NOTE Tips and information for special situations TIP Tips and useful information for completing tasks IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data com ponents or persons WARNING Important information that must be followed for safe operation Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard
23. ing the Parts 2 Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Wn 7 Optical Drive 15 16 2 Knowing the Parts 3 Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators J NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 17 3 Getting Started Power System LL 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 US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to sup port different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country F TIP You can buy
24. its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To install the battery pack To remove the battery pack Y IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC A WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO NOT disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center 19 Gee amp 20 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives NOTE Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power
25. number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger JF portion of the keyboard for cell navigation og 25 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Win dows desktop B The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists TK 7V NS 81109 a of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient k eie These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps umien Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner FT E of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is Ja ai engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED C jla lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Bi Con mal Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock T on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC
26. o connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters BOP Notebook PC The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre ated by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to commu nicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters Using the Notebook PC 4 amp Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 Not Connected PGi Wireless networks ae avaible 7 PM 2 You should see the Not Connected network 3 Right click on the network icon and select icon Connect to a network Connect to a network G Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Successfully connected to 1234 Unnamed Network Unsecured network A Mic Security enabled network ay Unnamed Network Unsecured network Nil A Network Security enabled network Lh dh onnect 4 Select Show Wireless if you have many 5 Select the wireless network you want to con networks in your area nect to E Conne
27. ouse properties in the Control Panel Models with Synaptics touchpad Synaptics Pointing Device v9 1 5 22Nov06 Tray leon C Remove tray icon from taskbar C Static tray icon in taskbar Animated tray icon in taskbar SS USB mouse connection Tapping Gestures Others USB Mouse and Touch Pad RO eo senn manet Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware CP Device Settings intemal pointing device when extemal USB pointing device is attached 4 20PM DA 420Pm PE 4 20PM elect this option to enable this feature elect this option to enable this feature Using the Notebook PC 4 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus Y IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning Flash Memory Card Examples MMC Multimedia Card AM
28. place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects Sy into the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery INPUT RATING Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any ma terials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC NOTE The keyboard will be different for each territory le Jee aa cee EE Wl 11 Ta Tc El cy BAA 10 Knowing the Parts 2 1 Camera O Display Panel Wireless Switch Power Switch details later in this document 0 O Power Indicator details lat
29. stems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur Y CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more information 39 4 Using the Notebook PC amp Wireless LAN Connection on selected models amp Ad hoc mode amp Infrastructure mode 40 The optional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4GHz 5GHz frequencies The optional built in wire less LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network Notebook PC Desktop PC The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC t
30. the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped f N Using the Notebook PC 4 Memory RAM Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory or an example is installed gt o Removing a Memory Card This is only an example This is only an example 1 37 4 Using the Notebook PC Connections amp Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Note book PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required 1000BASE
31. travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country Y 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 servic ing Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter NOTE This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC WARNING 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 18 p Using Battery Power Getting Started 3 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 several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer 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
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