AIRIS N1221 User Manual Download

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General Introductions

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Chapter 2

Customizing this Notebook

Chapter 3

BIOS setup

Chapter 4

Preface

Summary of Contents for N1221

Page 1: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 2: ...ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet o...

Page 3: ...ies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ...

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Page 5: ...e function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Optical Device Drive Notice CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and k...

Page 6: ...y from humidity and high temperature 4 Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up 5 The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings 6 Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet ...

Page 7: ... unconditioned environment with a storage temperature of 60 O C 140 O F or above which may damage the equipment 13 To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC which takes effect...

Page 8: ...bligés de récupérer certains produits en fin de vie Русский В соответствии с директивой Европейского Союза ЕС по предотвращению загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и электронным оборудованием директива WEEE 2002 96 EC вступающей в силу 13 августа 2005 года изделия относящиеся к электрическому и электронному оборудованию не могут рассматриваться как бытовой мусор поэтому произ...

Page 9: ...njihovog uobičajenog veka trajanja Polski Zgodnie z Dyrektywą Unii Europejskiej UE dotyczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych Dyrektywa 2002 96 EC która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005 tzw produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt ...

Page 10: ...ama végén Italiano In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici Direttiva 2002 96 EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005 prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali i produttori di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ci...

Page 11: ...fety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery IV Caution on Using Modem V Optical Device Drive Notice V Macrovision Notice VI Safety Instructions VI WEEE Statement VII Trademarks X Introductions How to Use This Manual 1 2 Unpacking 1 4 Getting Started Specification 2 2 Product View 2 6 Top open View 2 6 Table of Content ...

Page 12: ... 21 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 21 Have a Good Work Habit 2 22 Knowing the Keyboard 2 23 Knowing the Touchpad 2 28 About Hard Disk Drive 2 31 Using the Optical Storage 2 32 Customizing this Notebook Connecting the External Devices 3 2 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3 3 Connecting the Communication Devices 3 6 Express Card Installation 3 7 Installing the Express card 3 7 Removing the Express card ...

Page 13: ...Remove Hardware 3 8 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu 4 4 Main menu 4 5 Advanced menu 4 7 Security menu 4 9 Boot menu 4 11 Exit menu 4 12 ...

Page 14: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 15: ...It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook Chapter 1 General Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you have all the accessories included when you open the packing box If any item is damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased this notebook Chapter 2 Getting Started ...

Page 16: ...tions not only in connecting the mouse keyboard webcam printer external monitor etc and communication devices but also in installing and removing the PC card Chapter 4 BIOS setup provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use ...

Page 17: ...acking materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items Notebook All in one application disk containing the drivers utilities and User s manual Installation DVD disk High capacity Li ion battery pack AC adapter and power cord Warranty card Phone cable Phone jack optional Notebook carry bag optional These accessories listed above may change wi...

Page 18: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 19: ...sor 65 nm dual core Core Chips North Bridge Intel 965 GM South Bridge Intel ICH8 M Memory Technology DDRII 533 667 Memory DDRII SO DIMM X 2 slot 128 256 512 1024 2048 MB DDRII SDRAM Maximum 2GB 1GB DDRII SO DIMM x 2 Power AC Adapter 65W 19 Volt Battery Type 4 cells Li lon 8 cells Li lon RTC Battery Yes Storage HDD form factor 2 5 9 5mm High 5400 rpm 40 60 80 100 120 160 GB ...

Page 20: ...2 0 Headphone Out x 1 Mic in x 1 RJ11 x 1 RJ45 x 1 Card Reader x 1 SD MMC MS Communication Port 56K Fax MODEM Qcom MA560 6 I F HD Audio AC 97 PTT Approval Yes FCC CTR21 JATE LAN 10 100 1000 Ethernet Controller MAC PHY Realtek 8111B Wake on LAN Yes LAN Boot Yes Bluetooth Yes Optional Wireless Lan Intel 3945ABG 4965AGN Optional Express Card Slot Express Card Slot x 1 Display ...

Page 21: ...800 x 600 max 32bit color 1024 x 768 max 32bit color 1152 x 768 max 32bit color 1400 x 1050 max 32bit color 1600 x 1200 max 32bit color 1800 x 1440 max 32bit color HDTV Tthe best resolution may vary depending on the television connected Audio Sound Codec chip Realtek ALC 888 Internal Speaker 2 Speakers with housing Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Ye...

Page 22: ...2 5 Getting Started Others Kensington Lock x 1 Compliance WHQL PC2001 Webcam 1 3M pixel Optional TPM Yes Optional Finger Printer Yes Optional ...

Page 23: ...know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it Note The notebook shown here may vary from the actual one Top open View Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover LCD Panel The figure of top open view and description showing below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 ...

Page 24: ...Power Button Power Button Turn the notebook power ON and OFF Press this Button to activate the Quick Launch application dialog which allows users to select a desired function among WLAN Blue Tooth TV Tuner 3G or GPS These optional functions may vary depending on the notebook users purchased Note These Quick Launch Buttons will only work when the supplied preload disk is installed 4 Keyboard The bu...

Page 25: ...ery status Blinking orange if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Glowing green when wireless LAN function is enabled Glowing blue when Bluetooth function of is enabled Glowing green and blue at the same time when Wireless LAN and Bluetooth function are both enabled Hard Disk In use Blinking Red when the notebook is accessing the hard disk dr...

Page 26: ...tarted Front View 1 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Microphone Used for an external microphone Line Out A connector for speakers or headphones 1 ...

Page 27: ...s you to connect an RJ 11 telephone line through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a dial up connection 3 HDMI Connector HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Support is a new interface standard for PCs displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard enhanced and high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It enables your PC to tr...

Page 28: ...B Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 6 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 7 Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook ...

Page 29: ...work connection 3 Kensington Lock This port is used to lock the computer to location for security 4 USB Port 5 Optical Device Drive A slim DVD Combo or DVD Dual or DVD Multi DVD Dual and DVD RAM or Lightscribe drive is available in the computer depending on the model you purchased The optical device allows you to use the CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on...

Page 30: ...2 13 Getting Started Rear View 1 Battery Pack Rear View This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 1 ...

Page 31: ...button is pushed to unlock position the battery is removable 2 Battery Release Button It is a bounce back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack Press it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 3 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 1 2 3 ...

Page 32: ...ng charged immediately NOTE that the AC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook using other adapter model may damage the notebook or other devices on the notebook Connecting the AC Power 1 Unpack the package to find the AC adapter and power cord 2 Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter 3 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the notebook and the male end of the ...

Page 33: ...e rechargeable Li ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook Releasing the Battery Pack It is recommended to have an extra battery in reserve to avoid this notebook from lacking of power supply Please contact your local dealer for standard battery pack To remove the battery pack 1 Make sure the Notebook is turned off 2 Check the Lock Unlock button is in unlocked status 3 Locate t...

Page 34: ...nto the compartment 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right place 3 After the right side of the battery pack fitting the right track then slightly press the left side of battery pack into the battery chamber 4 Make sure the Lock Unlock Button is in lock position 2 3 4 5 5 ...

Page 35: ...2 18 Getting Started Warning 1 Do not try to disassemble THE BATTERY PACK 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations to recycle the unused battery pack 1 ...

Page 36: ... local regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation If the battery power is not managed well the saved data and customized settings may be lost Follow these tips to help optimizing battery life and avoid a sudden power loss S...

Page 37: ... system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect You do not need to discharge the battery pack before you begin charging However to optimize the life of battery we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary If you do not use the Notebook for ...

Page 38: ...er desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair and adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle position of t...

Page 39: ... or injury to you Please keep the following tips in mind when operating Change your posture frequently Stretch and exercise you body regularly Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel Adjust the desk s height Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort Sit straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chair s height ...

Page 40: ...e Notebook s keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the Notebook The keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys ...

Page 41: ...icate their status Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are kept in uppercase Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and press this key...

Page 42: ...t corner which are used to control the cursor movement Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the previous page Move to the next page Move to the beginning of the line or document Move to the end of the line or document ...

Page 43: ...delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Numeric Keys The keyboard provides a set of numeric keypad which is embedded in the typewriter keys When the Num Lock is activated you can use these numeric keys to enter numbers and calculatio...

Page 44: ...ore information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Enable or disable the touchpad function Decrease the LCD brightness Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speaker s volume Increase the built in speaker s volume Disable the computer s audio function Force the computer into s...

Page 45: ...e Notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger 2 Right Button Acts as the mouse s right button 3 Left Button Acts as the mouse s left button 1 2 3 ...

Page 46: ... left button to select This procedure called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad can act as a left button so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double click Drag and Drop You can move files or object...

Page 47: ...you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons In addition you can change the size shape moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver in your Windows operating system The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip Put...

Page 48: ...ptical storage devices Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the Notebook when the Hard Disk In use LED is on 3 Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the Notebook is turned on The replacement of hard disk drive should be done by a...

Page 49: ...ou to record CD format and both the R RW and R RW DVD formats DVD Multi Works as a multi functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive Lightscribe Allows users to have brief texts curved on the obverse side of the disks with the laser read write head of the Optical Device Drive 1 The optical storage devices are classified as a Class 1 Laser products Use of controls or adjustments or performance of...

Page 50: ...age device 1 Confirm that the Notebook is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the disk to secure it into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive ...

Page 51: ... slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 2 Hold the disk by its edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray 3 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that the disk is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the disk tray open ...

Page 52: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 53: ...this Notebook Connecting the External Devices The I O input output ports on the Notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices Mouse Keyboard Printer Monitor Television Microphone Speakers Earphones Modem LAN Web Cam ...

Page 54: ...you mouse you can manually enable the mouse by going to Start Menu Æ Control Panel Æ Add Hardware to add the new device Connecting the Keyboard You can connect a keyboard to your Notebook through the PS 2 port or USB port If there is no PS 2 port available on your Notebook but you only have mouse of PS 2 connector please purchase a PS 2 USB connector first To connect the keyboard 1 Turn on the Not...

Page 55: ...SB interface you can then use the USB port on the Notebook to connect the printer The following instruction describes the general procedure to connect a printer 1 Turn off the Notebook 2 Connect one end of the printer cable to the Notebook s USB port and the other end to the printer 3 Connect the power cord and turn on the printer 4 Turn on the Notebook and the system will detect a new device Inst...

Page 56: ...Connect the monitor s power cord and turn on the monitor 4 Turn on the Notebook and the monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display mode by pressing Fn F2 Alternately you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system ...

Page 57: ...LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help Using the Modem The built in 56Kbps fax data modem allows you to use a telephone line to communicate with others or to dial up to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help 1 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG...

Page 58: ...ion for the Express Card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your Express Card Installing the Express Card 1 Locate the Express Card slot on your notebook If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the Express Card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is firmly seated Removing the Express Card...

Page 59: ...e to your system the Safely Remove Hardware icon will appear on the taskbar Double click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box You can see all connected peripheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and click Stop Select ...

Page 60: ...General Introductions Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Customizing this Notebook Chapter 3 BIOS setup Chapter 4 Preface ...

Page 61: ...OS settings How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the Notebook and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by turning it OFF and ON or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your references only The...

Page 62: ...e menu title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting field Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return t...

Page 63: ... chapter are for reference only and may vary from the actual ones Main menu Show System Overview information about firmware version CPU features Memory size and setting of System Time and Date Advanced menu Configure IDE and USB settings Security menu Install or clear Supervisor s and User s Password settings Boot menu Set up Boot Type and Boot Sequence Exit menu Choose decided status before leavi...

Page 64: ...or get into sleep mode The set format is hour minute second System Date This item allows you to set the system date The date format is day month date year Day Day of the week from Sun to Sat which is determined by BIOS read only Month The month from 01 January to 12 December Date The date from 01 to 31 Year The year can be adjusted by users ...

Page 65: ...e primary IDE devices installed in the Notebook Press Enter to bring up a sub window showing the detailed information of the device including the device name vendor LBA mode PIO mode and more System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory ...

Page 66: ...the processor set this item to Enabled so that the processor s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications Setting options Enabled and Disabled PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over When set to higher values every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective ...

Page 67: ... 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows you to use USB devices such as mouse keyboard or portable disk in DOS system or allows you to boot your system by USB device Setting options Enabled and Disabled ...

Page 68: ... message box will appear on the screen as below Type the password you want up to six characters in length and press Enter The password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory You may also press ESC to abort the selection and not enter a password Enter New Password ...

Page 69: ... when end users try to run Setup Always A password prompt appears every time when the Notebook is powered on or when end users try to run Setup To clear a set password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter the password A message box will show up confirming the password will be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any passwor...

Page 70: ...t menu Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot Boot Device Priority Press Enter to bring up a sub window showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system ...

Page 71: ...e utility Exit Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance ...

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