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Features & Components

Overview 2 - 1

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Chapter 2: Features & Components

Overview

Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components
of the computer:

• Hard  Disk  Drive
• Optical (CD/DVD) Device
• Multi-In-1 Card Reader
• TouchPad and Buttons/Mouse
• Audio Features

Summary of Contents for Praxis N1204

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Page 3: ...ation This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered tr...

Page 4: ...ark Lux embourg Finland Netherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia EuP Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission EC regulations on power consumption in of...

Page 5: ...owed to sell his product in the European market This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R TTE directive 1999 5 EC in order to attain CE Marking A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion As such the device will bear the notified body number...

Page 6: ...o communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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 Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...

Page 7: ...er for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Important Notice...

Page 8: ...er than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product is intende...

Page 9: ...ind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect the...

Page 10: ... and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all programs Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform routine maintenance on your computer Use only appro...

Page 11: ...ctrician install one When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you are...

Page 12: ...teries may experience a slight expansion or swelling however this is part of the battery s safety mecha nism and is not a cause for concern Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient tempera ture environments and do not store unused batteries for extended periods See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for furthe...

Page 13: ...ve or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects...

Page 14: ...hen refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions If the computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there is...

Page 15: ...ut the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software Make sure your documents are prepared Power Off Before Traveling Make sure...

Page 16: ...data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make ...

Page 17: ...rms wrists and hands in a relaxed position Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long...

Page 18: ...me take the following precautions Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long Rotate desktop background images every few days Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use LCD Electro Plated Logos Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro ...

Page 19: ... 1 7 System Map LCD Panel Open Model A Design II 1 8 System Map LCD Panel Open Model B 1 9 System Map Model C LCD Panel Open 1 10 LED Indicators 1 11 Hot Key Buttons Some Model A Design Styles 1 12 Keyboard Model A 1 13 Keyboard Models B C 1 14 Function Hot Key Indicators 1 15 Control Center 1 16 System Map Front Left Views Models A B 1 17 System Map Front Left Views Model C 1 18 System Map Right ...

Page 20: ...y Information 3 11 Conserving Battery Power 3 12 Battery Life 3 13 New Battery 3 13 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 13 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 14 Battery FAQ 3 15 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Module Driver Installation 4 1 Driver Installation 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 4 User Account Control 4 5 Windows Security Message 4 5 New Hardware Fo...

Page 21: ...Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 5 9 Security Menu 5 10 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 10 Set User Password Security Menu 5 11 Password on boot Security Menu 5 11 TPM Configuration Security Menu 5 12 TPM State Security Menu TPM Support Enabled 5 13 Pending TPM operation Security Menu TPM Support TPM State Enabled 5 14 Boot Menu 5 15 Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu 5 16 Exit Menu 5 17...

Page 22: ...d Party Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Configuration 7 43 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 7 46 Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 7 47 3 75G HSPA Module 7 51 Wireless Manager 7 55 Wireless Manager Installation 7 55 Wireless Manager Application 7 56 Profiles 7 59 Settings 7 63 Text Messaging Service SMS 7 66 SMS Utility 7 66 Sending a Text Message 7 68 Phonebook 7 71 SMS Settings ...

Page 23: ... Graphics Media Control Panel C 2 Display Devices Options C 4 Attaching Other Displays C 5 Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 C 8 HDMI Audio Configuration C 11 Specifications Processor D 2 Processor D 2 Processor D 2 Processor D 3 Processor D 3 Core Logic D 3 Display D 3 Memory D 3 Video D 3 Storage D 4 Keyboard Pointing Device D 4 Audio D 4 Interface D 4 Card Reader D 4 Slot D 4 Communi...

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Page 25: ... drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN Combo Bluetooth WLAN and 3 75G HSPA modules some of which may be optional depending on your...

Page 26: ...through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of a...

Page 27: ... as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Cha...

Page 28: ...nd connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 130 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD Figure 1 1 Opening the Lid LCD Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Shutdown Note that you should al ways shut your compu...

Page 29: ... 7 with Service Pack 1 in stalled operating system is supported Note In order to run Windows 7 SP1 without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM Windows OS In order to run Windows 7 without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of sys tem memory RAM however if you are running Windows 7 64 bit your computer...

Page 30: ...te that your computer may look slightly different from that pictured throughout this manual Table 1 1 Model Differences Feature Model A Model B Model C Display Type Supported 14 0 35 56cm HD 1366 768 16 9 Backlit Panel 15 6 39 62cm HD 1366 768 HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Backlit Panel 17 3 43 94cm HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Backlit Panel Dimensions Weight See Dimensions Weight on page D 6 S...

Page 31: ...less Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually pro hibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if the modules are pow ered on or not see Table 1 5 o...

Page 32: ...ice Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to tog gle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if the modules are powered on or not see Table 1 5 on page 1 1...

Page 33: ...use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to tog gle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if the modules are powered on or not see Table 1 5 on page 1 15 Table 1 3 on page 1 11 Note that...

Page 34: ... area is that indicated within the red dotted lines above 7 2 4 1 7 3 5 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually pro hibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen ...

Page 35: ...Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status Icon Color Description Green The optional Wireless LAN Module is Powered On Orange The optional Bluetooth Module is Powered On Green Hard Disk Activity Green Number Lock Activated Green...

Page 36: ...Buttons Some Model A Design Styles When enabled Silent Mode will reduce fan noise and save power consumption Note this may reduce comput er performance Hot Key Function OR Toggle Silent Mode for power saving OR WLAN ON OFF Activate the Default Internet Program Activate the Default E Mail Browser Note that this button has no function in Windows 7 without Outlook Outlook Express installed If Outlook...

Page 37: ...detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Special Characters Some software applic...

Page 38: ...ct and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Numerical Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Keypad For Model B only Special Characters Some so...

Page 39: ...nction Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase Fn 3 75G Module Power Toggle Models A B Only Silent Mode Toggle for some Model A Designs Only see page 3 2 Fn F1 TouchPad Toggle Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle Fn F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn F11 WLAN Module Power Toggle Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle ...

Page 40: ...s Table 1 6 Control Center Control Center Click on any button to turn any of the modules e g TouchPad Camera on off Click on the power conservation modes to switch between Performance Balanced or Energy Star modes see page 3 10 To remove the Power Conservation Modes screen just click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard Click on the buttons or just click and hold the mouse bu...

Page 41: ...External Monitor Port 4 RJ 45 LAN Jack 5 HDMI Out Port 6 USB 3 0 Port 7 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 8 Multi in 1 Card Reader 2 7 4 1 6 3 Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo 8 6 5 1 2 7 4 6 3 6 8 5 Model A Model A Model B Model B ...

Page 42: ... Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo USB 3 0 Port OR USB 2 0 Port This model includes USB 3 0 ports on the left side of the computer USB 3 0 ports are de noted by their blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black Note that the USB 3 0 ports ...

Page 43: ...t 4 Optical Device Drive Bay for CD DVD Device 5 Security Lock Slot 6 Battery Battery Information Always completely dis charge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Information on page 3 11 for full in structions 1 4 2 5 6 1 4 2 3 5 6 Model A Model B Model A Model B 3 ...

Page 44: ...phone In Jack 3 USB 2 0 Port 4 Optical Device Drive Bay 5 Security Lock Slot 6 Battery Battery Information Always completely dis charge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Information on page 3 11 for full in structions 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 45: ... hole Don t try to remove a floppy disk CD DVD while the system is accessing it This may cause the system to crash Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow...

Page 46: ...ver 5 3 75G USIM Card Cover Optional CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your comput er from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 2 3 1 4 3 3 5 Bottom Covers If your model includes the 3 75G option then a small cover to enable you to access the module s USIM card will be included see 3 75G HSPA Module on page 7 51 5 ...

Page 47: ...5G USIM Card Cover Optional 6 Speakers CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your comput er from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 2 3 1 4 3 3 Bottom Covers If your model includes the 3 75G option then a small cover to enable you to access the module s USIM card will be included see 3 75G HSPA Module on page 7 51 5 5 6...

Page 48: ...rs Battery Information Always completely dis charge then fully charge a new battery before using it Com pletely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges 2 1 4 3 CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 5 5 3 3 3 3...

Page 49: ...if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows 7 provides basic controls for many of the features however many new con...

Page 50: ... To access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Display icon In the Appearances and Personalization category 3 Click Adjust Screen Resolution Adjust resolution 4 Alternatively you can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution 5 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 16 6 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 16...

Page 51: ...ics Properties button Figure 1 17 in the Intel Graphics Media Control Panel tab OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Click the icon Figure 1 17 in the taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 5 Access the Intel R Graphics and Media Control Panel from the Windows control panel in Classic View Figure 1 17 Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel...

Page 52: ...eep button computer lid when closed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change plan settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options Pay att...

Page 53: ...hapter 2 Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device Multi In 1 Card Reader TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features ...

Page 54: ...e from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are discon nected from the compu...

Page 55: ...bel side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open...

Page 56: ...ther materials to the surface of the disc Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD or DVD Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the...

Page 57: ...e DVD Region Note DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s re gion code 5 times The fifth selection is perma nent This cannot be al tered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 2 3 DVD Region Codes Region 1 USA Canada Region 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt Region 3 South East Asia...

Page 58: ...you install the card reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 4 Left View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC SD Secure D...

Page 59: ...se to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two button mouse Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its installation or only en able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details ...

Page 60: ...otion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further information at www synaptics com TouchPad Scrolling This computer model se ries may feature different TouchPad versions These TouchPads may differ in their vertical scrolling function in most scrollable windows Some TouchPads require sliding the finger up and down on the right of the TouchPad to scroll the window Other version...

Page 61: ...ick Control Panel 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings 4 Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Show Video You can get a clearer view of the gestures in volved by clicking the Show Video option for each gesture item Select the gesture Pinch Zoom Rotating Three Fingers Down and Three Finger Flick in the Device Settings Set t...

Page 62: ... and slide both fingers in the direction required in a straight con tinuous motion Zooming The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the TouchPad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 7 ...

Page 63: ...ad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer The Three Fingers Down gesture may be used to launch user selectable applicat...

Page 64: ...op or VIA HD Audio Deck control panel The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows and the volume func tion keys on the comput er Click the volume icon in the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 11 VIA HD Audio Deck Click Expert Mode to access the Advanced menus ...

Page 65: ...from the VIA HD Audio Deck in Ex pert Mode Click Speaker in VIA HD Audio Deck in Expert Mode and click the Sync Left and Right volume button see left You can then adjust the volume slid ers independently this set ting also controls the Balance setting in the Win dows Sound control pan el Figure 2 12 VIA HD Audio Deck Expert Mode Note that to adjust the Left Right volume balance independently click...

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Page 67: ...Buttons Power Conservation Modes Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly dependi...

Page 68: ...ng angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page 3 15 We recomm...

Page 69: ...panel to configure this feature Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the sys tem to turn itself off Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button You can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the sys tem into Stand by or Hi bernate mode see your OS s documentation o...

Page 70: ...ied time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Resuming Operation See Table 3 1 on page 3 9 for informa tion on how to resume from a power saving state Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to pr...

Page 71: ...d to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered The recommended Balanced power plan will balance powe...

Page 72: ...ing your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power...

Page 73: ...time and will not have the chance to charge the battery Shut down You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6 plan to be away from the computer for several days or you do not need it to wake up and run a scheduled task Returning to full operation from Shut down takes longer than from S...

Page 74: ...r buttons do on the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able Figure 3 4 Power Opti...

Page 75: ... F4 Key Combo Hibernate Off battery Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Table 3 1 Resuming Operation Power Button When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down ho...

Page 76: ...o toggle the Control Center on off 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button 3 Click in a blank area of the icon or press a key on the keyboard to exit Power Conservation Mode without making any changes PowerConservation Modes The Energy Star setting will result in maximum power saving but with the possible loss of some performance Setting the mode to Bal ance will give power s...

Page 77: ...aken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Change plan settings Change advanced power settings see Figure 3 1 on page 3 4 Click the battery icon in the taskbar to see the current battery level and charge status Low Battery Warning When the battery is criti cally low immediately connect the AC DC adapter to the computer or save your work oth erwise the ...

Page 78: ...wer when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on b...

Page 79: ... fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 15 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into a...

Page 80: ...rer Discard used battery according to the manufacturer s in structions Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if...

Page 81: ...s down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never Figure 3 8 Power Plan Create ...

Page 82: ...anagement 3 16 Battery Information 3 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings Change advanced power settings Figure 3 9 Change Plan Settings Change Advanced Power Settings ...

Page 83: ... battery options 5 Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Low battery levels 0 Critical battery Levels 1 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Figure 3 10 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery ...

Page 84: ...harge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges ...

Page 85: ... disc contains the drivers and util ities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the PC Camera Wireless LAN Bluetooth WLAN Combo and 3 75G modules are provided in Modules Options on page ...

Page 86: ...Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the followin...

Page 87: ...hipset Page 4 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 2 Video VGA Page 4 6 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 10 LAN Page 4 6 Intel Wireless Display Application Page 7 31 CardReader Page 4 6 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Page 7 36 Touchpad Page 4 6 3 75G HSPA Module for Models A B only Page 7 51 Hot Key Page 4 7 Trusted Platform Module Page 7 77 USB 3 0 Page 4 7 Intel Rapid Storage Technology required for hard disks in A...

Page 88: ...iginal driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs an...

Page 89: ...tion for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options Modules are accurate at the time o...

Page 90: ...ck Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution LAN 1 Click 3 Install LAN Driver Yes 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish CardReader 1 Click 4 Install Cardreader Driver Yes 2 Click Finish Touchpad 1 Click 5 Install Touchpad Driver Yes 2 Click ...

Page 91: ...to agree to the license and click Next 4 Click Next Next Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen To in stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf eject the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or double click the disc icon in My Computer and click Option Dri...

Page 92: ...the system performance 5 Close the control panel Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are con nected to the internet 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel ...

Page 93: ...ers See the pages indicated for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your purchase option Figure 4 3 Option Drivers Note that you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers for Intel and 3rd party WLAN Bluetooth Combo modules ...

Page 94: ...Drivers Utilities 4 10 4 ...

Page 95: ...u make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages a...

Page 96: ... and manage basic features and subsystems e g port configuration To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup If the Boot Logo is enabled the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just...

Page 97: ...s This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message and you can then press F7 the F7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request for boot options Press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the requ...

Page 98: ... are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Ent...

Page 99: ...Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e ØØ midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu ...

Page 100: ... on the computer s SATA Ports System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision This item contains information on the BIOS version etc and is not user configu rable ...

Page 101: ...OS Utilities Advanced Menu 5 7 5 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting and Total Graphics Memory Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu ...

Page 102: ...or use by the internal graphics device The memory size may be adjusted to 128MB 256MB or MAX the maximum memory available to the system if required Intel Smart Connect Technology Advanced Menu Smart Connect is a technology that makes checks on web applications that are open when the computer is in Sleep mode and thus allows updates to be made with out the need to turn the computer on The sub menus...

Page 103: ...u disable the Boot Logo you will not see the F2 Enter Setup or F7 Boot Options prompts on the screen however you can still press these keys while the boot screen is displayed to perform the Enter Setup or Boot Option functions Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable di...

Page 104: ...is will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu ...

Page 105: ...isor pass word Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the exist...

Page 106: ...e Trusted Platform Module TPM support and to configure the TPM State Select TPM Configuration and press En ter to access the sub menu Press Enter to access the TPM Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu see Trusted Platform Mod ule on page 7 77 for details Figure 5 5 TPM Support ...

Page 107: ...elect TPM State press Enter and select Enable to change the TPM state to en abled You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the TPM Con figuration menu Figure 5 6 TPM State Enabled ...

Page 108: ...ct the option you require if you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer You can now install the TPM driver see Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation on page 7 80 and then initialize the TPM Figure 5 7 Pending TPM operation Enable Take Ownership ...

Page 109: ...the next device in the order specified in the Boot Option Priorities Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order Figure 5 8 Boot Menu BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages are intend ed for guidance in set ting up your system s BIOS BIOS versions are sub ject to constant change and revision therefore your computer s actual s...

Page 110: ...Menu Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu and go to either CD DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities or Hard Drive BBS Priorities and use the F5 and F6 keys to move the device s boot priority up and down the list the selected device will be highlighted in white ...

Page 111: ...osing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will re turn the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 9 Exit Menu ...

Page 112: ...BIOS Utilities 5 18 5 ...

Page 113: ...ar slotted flathead screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each...

Page 114: ...rade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all periph...

Page 115: ...ff and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty Figure 6 1 Battery Removal 1 2 3 1 2 3 Model C 1 2 1 2 Model...

Page 116: ...tall all necessary drivers and util ities see Driver Installation on page 4 2 when setting up a new hard disk HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the discs re quired to install your oper ating system and programs If you have access to the in ternet download the latest application and hardware...

Page 117: ...rive 6 5 6 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover Figure 6 2 Hard Disk Bay Cover Removal 1 2 3 3 2 1 Model C 2 1 Model A Model B Model B 2 1 ...

Page 118: ...e process to install a new hard disk drive do not forget to replace all the screws and covers Hard Disk Screws Cover The hard disks and cov ers pictured here may appear slightly different from your model design these designs are sub ject to change and up grade without notice Pay careful attention to the screws if included and cover orientation Figure 6 3 Hard Disk Removal 4 5 6 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...

Page 119: ... Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device The procedure for removing the optical device will depend upon your particular computer model See Removing the Optical Device for Model A Computers on page 6 8 See Removing the Optical Device for Model B C Computers on page 6 10 ...

Page 120: ...ve screws 3 Carefully a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover lift up the bay cover 4 Carefully disconnect the fan cable and remove the cover Fan Cable Cover Make sure you recon nect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Note the information on replac ing the RAM CPU bay cover in Cover Pins on page 6 14 Figure 6 4 Removing the Component Bay Cover Model A Computers 5 ...

Page 121: ...ptical CD DVD Device 6 9 6 5 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 6 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 5 Removing the Optical Device Model A Computers 7 8 8 7 ...

Page 122: ...t over and remove the battery 2 Remove the hard disk see page 6 4 3 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 4 Reverse the process to install the new device 5 Replace the hard disk bay cover Figure 6 6 Removing the Optical Device Model B C Computers 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 Model C Model B Model C Model B ...

Page 123: ...4 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRIII DDR3 type memory modules see Memory on page D 3 for details of supported module types 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws Figure 6 7 Component Bay Cover Screws 1 4 1 3 2 4 1 3 2 4 Model A Model B 1 3 2 4 Model C ...

Page 124: ...tom cover up and carefully a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover lift up the bay cover Fan Cable Make sure you recon nect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Figure 6 8 Component Bay Cover Removal 5 5 6 5 5 6 5 5 6 Model A Model B Model C 5 5 6 ...

Page 125: ...e Release Latches Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance Figure 6 10 RAM Module Removal 7 8 7 8 9 9 Single Memory Module Installation If your computer has a single memory module then insert the module into the Channel 0 JDIMM1 socket In this case this i...

Page 126: ... the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 10 Replace the bay cover by inserting it at an angle and aligning the cover pins see sidebar 11 Make sure you reconnect the fan cable before replacing all the screws and screwing down the bay cover 12 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts ...

Page 127: ...iate driver PC Camera Module Wireless LAN Module Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module 3 75G HSPA Module Intel Rapid Storage Technology Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G HSPA modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require ments the antenna must not be co located or operate in conjunction...

Page 128: ...r camera Make sure you access the application via the desktop shortcut Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here PC Camera Application and Power Saving States If the computer enters Sleep or Hibernate mode wh...

Page 129: ...cation program from the desktop shortcut if the hard ware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again PC Camera Screen Refresh The PC Camera module supports a frame rate of 12 fps If you find that the screen refresh rate is subject to lag or stut tering then reduce the window size or adjust the Output Size and or Color Space Compres sion To reduce Output Size and or Color Spac...

Page 130: ...crophone VIA High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut 9 Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone...

Page 131: ...Modules Options PC Camera Module 7 5 7 Figure 7 1 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 132: ... Capture 3 Click OK the file location will be displayed in the pop up box to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid ac cidentally overwriting files...

Page 133: ... CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you save the captured video file to a location other than the C drive see Set Cap ture File on page 7 6 limit the file size of the captured video or reduce video resolution see below To Reduce Video Resolution Ou...

Page 134: ...0Hz under PowerLine Frequency Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here including the fig ures pictured Figure 7 2 Video Capture Filter Camera Options The video capture filter figure pictured here may appear ...

Page 135: ...nd select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snapshot folder on the desktop in order to cap ture the files ...

Page 136: ... the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that for the Intel and one of the 3rd party WLAN Bluetooth Combo mod ules you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard ai...

Page 137: ...r Yes Driver Version 1 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next 5 Click Next Next 6 Click Finish to restart the computer Driver Version 2 4 Click Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer see sidebar for important information Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows see page 7 13 802 11 b g n Driver Version 2 Important Information Driver Versio...

Page 138: ...the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 6 Click for some driver versions you will need to select Typical or Custom Next Install Next Finish Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows see overl...

Page 139: ...r click to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the taskbar menu a list of options will appear allowing setting changes and creating a new network Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Net work and Sharing Cen ter control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Figure 7 3 Click Taskbar Icon Menu ...

Page 140: ... security key for any access point to which you are trying to connect 3 Click to select a network location e g Home Work or Public 4 Click View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center to access further options for the connection Figure 7 4 Network Location Set ...

Page 141: ...ck the taskbar wireless icon click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure networks may allow unau thorized access to your computer documents websites and files etc Figure 7 5 Click Taskbar Icon Menu Disconnect ...

Page 142: ...ooth while still connecting to the Internet through your WiFi wire less connection Intel My WiFi Technology offers greater range and speed than other personal area networks and does not require an access point Intel My WiFi Help To get help on Intel My WiFi configuration and settings access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Intel PRO Set Wireless Intel My Wi...

Page 143: ...ings as follows 1 Access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel My WiFi Technology or by double clicking the taskbar icon 2 Click Enable on the first run of the program there will be no connected devices listed Figure 7 6 Intel My WiFi Utility ...

Page 144: ... 18 Wireless LAN Module 7 3 Click Start and click Control Panel 4 Click Network and Sharing Center Network and Internet 5 Click Change adapter settings Figure 7 7 Network and Sharing Center Click Change adapter settings ...

Page 145: ...Modules Options Wireless LAN Module 7 19 7 6 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties Figure 7 8 Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Proper ties ...

Page 146: ...ect through this computer s Internet connection 8 Select Wireless Network Connection under Home networking connection 9 Click OK Figure 7 9 Wireless Network Connection Properties Sharing Click Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Internet connection Select Wireless Network Connection ...

Page 147: ...7 21 7 10 Access the Intel My WiFi Utility from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Intel PROSet Wireless Intel My WiFi Technology or by double clicking the taskbar icon 11 Click Profiles Figure 7 10 Intel My WiFi Utility Profiles ...

Page 148: ...les Profile Settings Profiles that are preset may not be fully edit able To edit all the profile settings click New to create a new profile and adjust the settings to your prefer ences Figure 7 12 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings General Profile and Network Names The Profile Name is the name as dis played on your computer in the Net work Connections control panel see Figure 7 13 on page 7 23 The Net...

Page 149: ...less LAN Module 7 23 7 14 Click Security tab 15 Change the Security Type to WEP and the Encryption Type to 64bit 16 Enter a password 8 characters long in the Password box Figure 7 13 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Security ...

Page 150: ...odules Options 7 24 Wireless LAN Module 7 17 Click Sharing tab 18 It is recommended that the Filter Network Traffic and DHCP and DNS Server are Disabled Figure 7 14 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Sharing ...

Page 151: ...ions Wireless LAN Module 7 25 7 19 Click Advanced tab 20 It is recommended that the Default Channel is set to Channel 1 6 or 11 21 Click OK to save the settings Figure 7 15 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Advanced ...

Page 152: ... Options 7 26 Wireless LAN Module 7 22 Double click Wireless Network Connection in Network Connections 23 Click Details to display the Network Connection Details Figure 7 16 Wireless Network Connection Details ...

Page 153: ...ms Intel PROSet Wireless Intel My WiFi Technology or by clicking the taskbar icon 25 To add a new device follow the instructions in the devices user guide for connecting to a WiFi network 26 Click Add New Device in Intel My WiFi Utility to confirm the security settings detail Figure 7 17 Intel My WiFi Utility Add New Device ...

Page 154: ...lowing settings to enable high speed wireless data transfer as supported by Intel Wireless LAN Bluetooth Combo modules note this information applies to Intel WLAN Bluetooth Combo modules only 1 Go the Windows control panel and double click Device Manager in Hardware and Sound under Devices and Printers Figure 7 18 Devices and Printers Device Manager ...

Page 155: ...e sub menu 3 Double click the Intel WiFi Link module 4 Click Advanced tab 5 Click 802 11n Channel Width for band 2 4 under Property 6 Click the pull down menu under Value 7 Click to select Auto 8 Click OK and close the control panels Figure 7 19 Intel WiFi Link Properties Advanced ...

Page 156: ...on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon to access the network menu Figure 7 20 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 157: ...ing the Intel WiDi application you will need to set up your com patible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A V cable and turn on the display or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter and then set the display to the appropriate input channel see the documentation supplied with your compatibl...

Page 158: ...iver Installation If you wish to use your system to stream wireless audio to speakers connected to a compatible wireless speaker adapter you will need to install the Intel R Wireless Music Driver 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Browse and browse to the driver location X denotes your DVD drive X Options 02WLAN Intel_WiDi_Music autorun exe 3 Click ...

Page 159: ...oration Intel R Wireless Display Intel R Wireless Display or double click the icon on the desktop 2 Click I agree to the terms of this license button 3 The application will scan for any connected compatible adapters or you can click the Scan for available adapters button to enable Intel My WiFi Technology Figure 7 21 Intel WiDi Scan ...

Page 160: ... click Connect 5 The system will then prompt you to enter the 4 digit security code which will be displayed on the external TV Screen or press the connect button on the wireless speaker adapter 6 Enter the code for the video adapter and click Continue Figure 7 22 Intel WiDi Connect Enter Security Code ...

Page 161: ... 8 Click Finished to complete the setup Test Audio Adapter To verify a successful audio connection for In tel Wireless Music select the Test your audio connection link or select Finished to bypass the test You can select Play Sample to play an au dio test sample from your adapter to the con nected speaker set Figure 7 23 Intel WiDi Connected ...

Page 162: ...vice Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F12 key com bination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module and check the LED indicator to see if the module is pow ered on or not see Table 1 5 on page 1 15 Table 1 3 on page 1 11 Blu...

Page 163: ... attempt to install the Bluetooth driver Use the 3rd Party Bluetooth WLAN Version 1 Combo Settings on page 7 39 to configure the Bluetooth settings for Driver Version 1 Use the Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page 7 47 to configure the Bluetooth settings for Driver Version 2 The appropriate driver for your system will be installed from the Option Drivers menu in the Device Drivers...

Page 164: ...ick OK 5 Click Next 6 Click the button to accept the license and click Next 7 Click Next select if you want to create an icon to appear on the desktop Next Install 8 Click Finish 9 The My Bluetooth icon will appear on the desktop and the Bluetooth item will be installed in the All Programs menu 10 See Bluetooth Networking Setup on page 7 42 for information on Bluetooth networking High Speed Blueto...

Page 165: ...1 Make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on 2 Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings menu heading Bluetooth Module Resuming From Sleep Mode The Bluetooth module s de fault state will be off after re suming from the Sleep power saving state Use the key combination Fn F12 to power on the Bluetooth mod...

Page 166: ...ombo Module 7 4 Click General Settings to change the computer name that other Bluetooth devices will see and click the tickbox to Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer 5 Click OK to confirm the settings Figure 7 25 General Settings ...

Page 167: ...les Options Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module 7 41 7 6 Click File Transfer Settings to Enable sharing of my files with other Bluetooth devices 7 Click OK to confirm the settings Figure 7 26 File Transfer Settings ...

Page 168: ...d on 2 Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings see Figure 7 24 on page 7 39 4 Click Network Settings make sure the Bluetooth module is powered on 5 Click Enable Bluetooth Network and click OK 6 A message will appear in the taskbar to confirm that the network driver has been installed Figure 7 27 Network...

Page 169: ...he Bluetooth module To Add a Bluetooth Device 1 Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 2 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer if no devices appear press F5 or click the Refresh button to search for devices Bluetooth Module Resuming From Sleep Mode The Bluetooth module s de fault state will be off after re sumi...

Page 170: ...les Options 7 44 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module 7 3 You will then be presented with a menu of options to select from 4 Click the appropriate button to connect to the device Figure 7 29 Bluetooth Device Options ...

Page 171: ...may need to allow the connection from your device and you will then need to provide a passcode from the device 6 You can then enter the passcode on the computer and click OK to establish the connection Figure 7 30 Bluetooth Pairing Code Connection Established ...

Page 172: ...se and click Next 6 Click Next Finish 7 See over for configuration instructions Note that at the time of going to press Intel Centrino Wireless N 135 In tel Centrino Wireless N 2230 WLAN Bluetooth combo modules use the standard Bluetooth configuration in Windows 7 see over for configuration instruc tions Do not use the Bluetooth WLAN Combo settings information outlined from page 7 39 to page 7 45 ...

Page 173: ...n do any of the following to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Double click the taskbar icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Right click the taskbar icon and choose an option from the menu Add a Device Click Start and click Con trol Panel and then click Devices and Printers Hardware and Sound Click Add a device to search for any available Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Mo...

Page 174: ... connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device Pairing Options If a device has been pre viously connected then the pairing option menu will appear when you at tempt subsequent con nections You can choose to have the computer cre ate a pairing code for you use the device s existing pairing code or you can pair certain devices with out using a code Figure...

Page 175: ...n instructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure 7 33 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 34 Pairing Complete Bluetooth Device Enabled Pairing Codes The example outlined here shows a connection to a mobile device Other devices e g computers may have a slightly different connection proce dure and may require you to confirm a pairing code is correct on bot...

Page 176: ...uetooth Devices 1 Click the taskbar icon and select Open Settings 2 Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 3 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Bluetooth Help To get help...

Page 177: ...lar module Follow the instructions on page 7 52 to install the USIM card which will be provided by your service provider and then install the applica tion Important Notice 3 75G HSPA Bluetooth Wireless LAN Modules In order to comply with FCC regulations you should NOT operate the 3 75G HSPA module and the Bluetooth Wireless LAN modules at the same time as this may disrupt radio fre quency and caus...

Page 178: ... the hinge in order to release the lock and lift it up 5 Insert the USIM card as illustrated in Figure 7 37 and close the SIMLOCK Figure 7 36 USIM Card Cover Removal Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation procedures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnected all peripher als and cables including telephone lines It is advis able to also remove your battery in ...

Page 179: ...SIMLOCK by pushing it in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7 38 until it clicks into the lock position Figure 7 38 SIMLOCK Lock 3 75G HSPA Modules System Wake Up Note that the 3 75G mod ules DO NOT support system wake up on 3 75G HSPA modem ac tivity ...

Page 180: ...bination see Table 1 5 on page 1 15 or Control Center button to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA mod ule Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that exiting the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA mod ule Wireless Manager See Wireless Manager Installation on page 7 55 for driver installation information and Wireless Manager Application on page...

Page 181: ...lick Cancel for all Found New Hardware windows that appear 3 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into your DVD drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 5 Install 3G Driver Yes 6 Click Next Next Install 7 Click Finish 8 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu or the desk top shortcut Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electron...

Page 182: ...anager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 3 You may be required to enter you PIN number and click OK 4 Click the Connect button a Profile needs to be selected and in most cases this will be pre configured PIN Number The PIN number for your USIM card will be supplied by your service provider You usually have a limited number of attempts to enter the correct PIN number If you fail to enter the...

Page 183: ... timer icon the timer will indicate your connected time for the current session 7 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection Wireless Manager Help To get help on Wireless Manager configuration and settings click the Help icon or press F1 Figure 7 40 Wireless Manager Connected ...

Page 184: ... however the application will still be running to exit the application right click the notification area icon and click Disconnect or Exit Wireless Manager 11 The program will disconnect from the service provider 12 The module will still be on and you will need to press the Fn key combination to turn it off 13 If you are unsuccessful in connecting this way you may need to add a profile with inform...

Page 185: ...Profiles 1 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click the Settings Advanced 3 Click the Profiles tab Figure 7 42 Advanced Settings Profiles ...

Page 186: ...tion If Automatic selection is chosen then the application will search the operator pro file database for a profile that matches the details on your USIM card If a correct profile is found it will be automatically selected as your profile Manual Profile Selection If Manual selection is chosen then you can select a profile from the applications s operator profile database or you can create a new pr...

Page 187: ...dule 7 61 7 Selecting a Profile 1 Click Manual selection button 2 Click the Filter to view the drop down list 3 Select the Profile you wish to use and click Apply to confirm the selection Figure 7 44 Profile Manual Selection Filter ...

Page 188: ... to be entered click the appropriate tab and enter the supplied information otherwise leave blank 7 Click Save to save the profile information 8 The profile will be stored under User defined in the Filter drop down list Deleting a Profile To delete a profile click to select Manual selec tion and select the pro file and click Delete Modifying a Profile To modify a profile click to select Manual sel...

Page 189: ...artup to launch the application at Win dows Startup The Advanced settings allows more detailed configuration To access the Ad vanced settings 1 Access the Wireless Manager program from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click the Settings Advanced 3 Click the tab to edit any particular setting Figure 7 46 Settings ...

Page 190: ...ering the module off on using the Fn key combination but you may turn it off when required Automatic mode is the recommended setting for most 3G networks as it will use 3G where available All Frequency bands are se lected as default click Apply to save any changes PIN Notes You will have to enter your current PIN to change the PIN settings Request PIN at startup will apply only after you have shut...

Page 191: ...indows startup however the module must be powered on and radio must be turned on You can also automatically connect when resuming from a power saving state click Apply to save any changes Click Default to return to the original default settings Warning Note that some applica tions automatically transmit data when con nected and you may be charged for the data transfer Some auto connection connecti...

Page 192: ...our service supports SMS SMS Utility 1 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click SMS and the SMS Utility will then start 3 The indicator in the upper right corner will display if radio is currently on or off radio must be on in order to send receive messages Figure 7 49 SMS Utility Open ...

Page 193: ...isplaying text messages The tabs at the top of the menu display the Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent and Trash menus Text messages are automatically saved to your computer and may be sorted in as cending or descending order by name or date Figure 7 50 SMS Utility Messages Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent Trash ...

Page 194: ... 3 Click the New Message tab 4 Enter the phone number in the To field multiple numbers may be entered separated by a semicolon or click the phonebook icon to select a name from the phonebook 5 Select any contact s phone number and click OK you can click a check box to select multiple contacts or more than one phone number for each contact 6 Type the message body in the Message field to a maximum o...

Page 195: ...sage will be stored in the Outbox Note that you do not have to connect to the network to Send Receive SMS mes sages Inbox Any received text messages will be displayed in the Inbox The number of unread messages will be displayed in parenthesis in the inbox tab Unread messages will be displayed in a darker color then the read messages and incoming messages will be displayed briefly in the Notificati...

Page 196: ...s Forwarding a text message Double click the message and click Forward Type the recipients name in the To field or click the icon to select recipients from the phonebook Deleting a text message Right click the message select Delete selected To delete al messages in the folder right click any message and select Delete All Holding down the Ctrl key and selecting messages allows you to multiple selec...

Page 197: ...cts and is divided into Contacts and Groups To access the Phonebook 1 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click SMS and the SMS Utility will then start 3 Click the Phonebook tab Figure 7 54 SMS Utility Phonebook Contacts ...

Page 198: ...ntact information with your USIM card Click the Save icon to save the information Edit Contact Click the edit icon to make changes to a contact detail and click save to confirm the changes Delete Contact Click the delete icon to delete a contact from the phone book Send a message to a Contact Click the message icon to send a text mes sage to any contact Import Export Contacts Import Export Con tac...

Page 199: ... add at least one phone number from the contacts for the group Click the Save icon to save the information Edit Group Click the edit icon to make changes to a contact detail and click save to confirm the changes or close to exit without making changes Delete Group Click the delete icon to delete a group from the phonebook Send a message to a Group Click the message icon to send a text message to a...

Page 200: ...k SMS and the SMS Utility will then start 3 Click the Settings Advanced 4 Click the tab to edit any particular setting Figure 7 57 SMS Utility Settings SMS Settings Message Length You can set the number of blocks that can be sent up to a length of 10 blocks Message validity period This sets the period after which the message will be deleted from the SMS cen ter and therefore not for warded to the ...

Page 201: ... is off will then be sent automatically the next time radio is turned on You can also choose to Include original message in reply Notification This menu allows you to enable disable Show animation on new message to get an animated notification of newly received messages Enabling Play sound on new message will play an audio notification upon receipt of new messages Figure 7 58 SMS Utility Advanced ...

Page 202: ...check the box and add your number manually if your service provider supplies a different number click Apply to save the change or Default to return to the default number Memory Phonebook memory status displays the number of contacts displayed on the USIM card Figure 7 59 SMS Utility Advanced Settings Number Memory ...

Page 203: ...tation by a sys tem administrator before users can access security features Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection In addition Make sure you prepare a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store passwords etc before begin ning the...

Page 204: ...ation and press Enter to access the sub menu 5 Press Enter to access the TPM Support menu and select Enable to display the full TPM configuration menu 6 Select TPM State press Enter and select Enable to change the TPM state to enabled You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 7 As the computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again and go to the TPM Configurati...

Page 205: ... you are initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer 9 You can now install the TPM driver see Trusted Platform Module TPM Driver Installation on page 7 80 and then initialize the TPM Figure 7 61 Pending TPM operation Enable Take Ownership ...

Page 206: ... the license and click Next 7 Click Next Next Install 8 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer If you have installed the driver without enabling and activating the TPM first a con firmation message will appear on restart Press F10 to enable and activate the TPM and you can then configure as overleaf However it is recommended that you enter the BIOS and take ownership see page 7 78 of the TPM bef...

Page 207: ... Initialization or click the Security Platform State taskbar bubble 3 The Quick Initialization method will automatically be selected for you if you need to use advanced settings provided by your network administrator then select Advanced Initialization 4 You will need to use a removable media e g a USB Flash Drive to store passwords and data keep the media in a safe place until required 5 Select t...

Page 208: ...k the tabs and control panels to adjust the settings 12 Double click the icon in the taskbar notification area to access the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool or right click the icon and select a menu item Help Right click the icon in the notification area of the taskbar to bring up the menu to select Help or How to use the Security Platform Fea tures You can also click the Help button in a...

Page 209: ...nd restore the TPM data As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here Menus Note that not all the menus pictured here will be available for access The menu items that ap pear will be dependent on your configuration set tings etc see the Help file for full details Figure 7 65 Infineon Secu...

Page 210: ...rrently logged in Infineon Security Platform user including the ability to change the password configure se cure e mail file and folder encryption and Enhanced Authentication You can also import or delete certificates protected by the security platform Figure 7 66 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool User Settings ...

Page 211: ...ckup and restore operations Backup files contain the computer identification and user identification information which is used to match the machine name and user name with the current machine and user during restora tion Figure 7 67 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Backup ...

Page 212: ...tions 7 86 Trusted Platform Module 7 Migration The Migration tab is used to help securely transfer keys and certificates from one platform to another Figure 7 68 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Migration ...

Page 213: ...Modules Options Trusted Platform Module 7 87 7 Password Reset Use Password Reset to reset basic user passwords when required Figure 7 69 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Password Reset ...

Page 214: ...sed in conjunction with the TPM to encrypt data on the disk and is done via the Microsoft BitLocker Control Panel Applet Click Configure and select a drive to be encrypted and then follow the Wizard to begin the encryption process Figure 7 70 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool BitLocker ...

Page 215: ...dules Options Trusted Platform Module 7 89 7 Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security Figure 7 71 BitLocker Drive Encryption ...

Page 216: ...tform Module 7 Advanced Configure all the Security Platform owner and policy settings from the Advanced tab The settings that can be changed are for the local computer only Figure 7 72 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Advanced ...

Page 217: ...I mode in the BIOS see SATA Mode Selection Advanced Menu on page 5 9 IRST Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 7 Install IRST Driver Yes 4 Click Next Yes Next Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer you will need to restart the system again after the computer has rebooted ...

Page 218: ...ons need to be on and running when the computer enters Sleep mode in order to get updates Intel Smart Connect Technology Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 8 Install ISCT Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next 6 Click Next Install Finish 7 Click Yes ...

Page 219: ...d aircraft and make sure your wireless LAN module is off during air travel 4 In order to update any applications they will need to be on and running when the computer enters Sleep mode Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft ...

Page 220: ...gs allows you to set a time period during which the computer will update less often e g at night while you are asleep or whenever you are at work 7 Updates set during this time period will be performed every two hours and this will override the settings selected in the Basic tab in order to conserve power consumption Figure 7 75 iSCT Advanced ...

Page 221: ...purchase option includes an Intel WLAN module with Intel s PROSet Wireless Con nection Utility in stalled Intel Smart Connect Technology will search for WiFi net works around you that you have previously ac cessed If no known WiFi net works are found your computer will not update again until it recognizes a known WiFi network Figure 7 76 iSCT Help ...

Page 222: ...Modules Options 7 96 7 ...

Page 223: ...ges make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried eve...

Page 224: ...e no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Power Saving States on page 3 6 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness Display Choice Press Fn F7 to mak...

Page 225: ...ams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see The Setup Utility on page 5 2 Keep copies of vital settings files such as netw...

Page 226: ...ow Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage devic...

Page 227: ...e looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in ma...

Page 228: ...hings The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and remov...

Page 229: ...immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using a USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged...

Page 230: ...n a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different di...

Page 231: ... cleaner kit The CD DVD tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The CD DVD is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 Unwelcome numbers appear when typing If the LED is lit then Num Loc...

Page 232: ...ate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN or Bluetooth modules cannot be detected The modules are off Check the LED indicator and or function key indicator to see if the WLAN Bluetooth module is on or off see LED Indicators on page 1 11 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN or Fn F12 Bluetooth key combination s in order to enable the modules see Table 1 5 on page 1 15 Probl...

Page 233: ...data transfer is not supported If you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed The Bluetooth module is off after resuming from Sleep The Bluetooth module s default state will be off after resuming from the Sleep power saving state Use ...

Page 234: ...er Driver as appropriate for your operating system 2 Windows Vista will automatically configure the driver for you however Windows 7 requires further configuration 3 Make sure the Bluetooth device is powered on 4 Go the Windows 7 control panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers 5 Bluetooth Peripheral Device s will be listed under Other Devices note this will on...

Page 235: ...pheral Device and click on Update Driver Software 7 Click Browse my computer for driver software 8 Click Let Me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer Figure 8 2 Browse my computer Let me pick from 9 Select Bluetooth Radios from the list Figure 8 3 Select Bluetooth Radios ...

Page 236: ... Microsoft Corporation and do not choose Microsoft Note that you must have installed the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver for Microsoft Corporation to appear in the list 12 Select Windows Mobile based device support from the Model list Figure 8 4 Select Device Driver 13 Click Next Yes and the driver will install 14 Click Close to complete the installation Make sure you select Microsoft Corpo...

Page 237: ...15 The Device Manager should now display the Windows Mobile based device support under Bluetooth Radios 16 You will need to repeat the process for any other Bluetooth Peripheral Devices listed under Other Devices Figure 8 5 Device Manager Bluetooth Radio ...

Page 238: ...hat at the time of going to press Intel Centrino Wireless N 135 Intel Centrino Wireless N 2230 WLAN Bluetooth combo modules use the standard Bluetooth configuration in Windows 7 see Stan dard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page 7 47 Do not use the Bluetooth WLAN Combo set tings information outlined from page 7 39 to page 7 45 ...

Page 239: ... Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc ...

Page 240: ... external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface is an audio video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device by means of a HDMI cable Note that HDM...

Page 241: ...e for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device Th...

Page 242: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 243: ...trol Center gives quick access to frequently used controls power management features and enables you to quickly turn mod ules on off Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function or hold the mouse button down and move the slider where applicable Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected Figure B 1 Control Center ...

Page 244: ...es e g WLAN Bluetooth 3G or Camera screen brightness TouchPad power and Silent Mode You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on off any modules etc The table overleaf illustrates the basic settings for each power mode If you choose user defined the settings will correspond to your selected system settings ...

Page 245: ...d Icon Power Plan Power Saver Balanced Power Saving Power Saving High Performance User Defined Power Conservation Mode Energy Star BIOS Default Energy Star Energy Star Performance Brightness 14 42 100 42 100 WLAN OFF OFF ON ON ON Bluetooth BIOS Default 3G OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF PC Camera OFF OFF OFF ON ON TouchPad ON ON OFF ON ON ...

Page 246: ...t on again Note that screen brightness is also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 3 Volume The Volume icon will show the current volume level You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn F5 F6 key combinations or use the Fn F4 key combination to mute the volume Power Conservation This system supports Energy Star power management features that place computers CPU h...

Page 247: ...e P key combination and select the appro priate attached display mode see page C 10 Time Zone Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel Desktop Background Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture TouchPad PC Camera Wireless LAN Module Bluetooth 3 75G Module Click any of these buttons to toggle the TouchPa...

Page 248: ...f You can use Silent Mode to reduce power consump tion and fan noise Note that the Silent Mode effected by the Power Mode selected Silent Mode is OFF Silent Mode is On Note Silent Mode may reduce computer performance Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode ...

Page 249: ...s to the highest resolution Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 1748MB system memory RAM as needed to the integrated video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the op erating system You can configure the amount of graphics memory dedicated from the system in the BIOS see Total Grap...

Page 250: ...Resolution control panel in Windows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button OR 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 4 Double click the Intel R G M control panel in Windows 5 Choose the application mode Basic Advanced or Wizard required see sidebar Application Mode Note that all figures pic tured and instructions outlined here are based on t...

Page 251: ...djusting the settings on the right Options Support Click Options Sup port and select an item from the sub menu to bring up the help and support topics You will need to be con nected to the Internet to access the key resource links Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Figure C 2 Intel G M Control Panel Tabs ...

Page 252: ...e same view and may be configured independently Extended Desktop Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to tog gle through the display options Notebook Only External Display Only Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Note that HDMI sup ports video ...

Page 253: ...n it on 2 Go to the Intel R G M control panel and click Display Multiple Displays 3 Click Operating Mode and select Clone Displays from the menu 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 You can switch the Primary Secondary Display from the menu Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view Multiple Display selection op tions General Settings Click Gene...

Page 254: ...Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged between the displays Figure C 4 Display Multiple Displays Extended Click the appropriate monitor icon and drag it to match the physica...

Page 255: ...om Resolution Monitor TV Settings to your preferences 3 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 4 Click the Save button at the top of the General Settings Multiple Displays or Color Enhancement menus under Display Profiles 5 Type a name for the Profile and click OK 6 The Profile will be listed under Display Profiles 7 Select the profile from the pull down menu and click Apply and OK to c...

Page 256: ...d turn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see Video Features on page 1 26 3 Click the Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to toggle through the dis play options Notebook Only External Display Only Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Note that HD...

Page 257: ...he Multiple Displays menu Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display s Extend these displays Treats both connected displays as separate devices Show desktop only on 1 2 Only one of your displays is used Figure C 7 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options Win 7 ...

Page 258: ... projector in Windows 7 1 Attach your display to the external monitor port or HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Press the P key combination 3 An on screen menu will pop up 4 Use the cursor keys or P to select the appropriate configuration from the menu and press Enter to confirm the selection You can also use the Display Switch button in the Control Center to access the menu and select the appropriat...

Page 259: ...point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Playback tab 3 Depending on your display the playback device may be selected however in some cases you may need to select the audio device and click Set Default button 4 Double click the device to access the control panel tabs illustrated overleaf Volume Indicator Click the taskbar volume indicator when an HDMI de...

Page 260: ...onfiguration B 5 Double click the connected HDMI device or right click and select Properties to adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the control panel see notes overleaf Figure C 10 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 261: ...Video Configuration 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other Displays on page C 5 3 Set up your external display TV or LCD for HDMI input see your display device manual 4 You can now play video audio sources through your external display Other Applications If you are using a third party appl...

Page 262: ...Video Driver Controls C 14 C ...

Page 263: ...ormation The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed updated or delayed due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details ...

Page 264: ... 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 2520M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 2450M 2 5GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Core i5 2430M 2 4GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Processor Intel Core i5 2410M 2 3GHz Mobile Processor 3M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanome...

Page 265: ... 1 5M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Celeron B710 1 60GHz 1 5M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Core Logic Mobile Intel HM76 Express Chipset Display Model A 14 0 35 56cm HD 1366 768 16 9 Backlit Panel Model B 15 6 39 62cm HD 1366 768 HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Backlit Panel Model C 17 3 43 94cm HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Backlit Panel Memory Dual Chann...

Page 266: ...s One External Monitor Port One 1 4a HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface Port with HDCP One Headphone Out Jack One Microphone In Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack One DC In Jack Card Reader Embedded Multi In 1 Card Reader MMC RS MMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS MS Pro MS Duo Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Slot Models A B Two Mini Card Slots with PC...

Page 267: ... 65 Watts Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 48 84WH Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 62 16WH Factory Option Indicators LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDD ODD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock For some Model A designs in this series Power Suspend Battery HDD ODD Bluetooth Wireless LAN BIOS One 48Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS Security Security Kensi...

Page 268: ...R 340mm w 238mm d 26 25 34 7mm h 2 2 kg with 48 84WH Battery ODD OR 341mm w 238 5mm d 16 34mm h 2 2 kg with 48 84WH Battery ODD Model B Design Style Dependent 374mm w 250mm d 14 3 34 1mm h 2 3 kg with 48 84WH Battery ODD OR 374mm w 250mm d 20 37 2mm h 2 6 kg with 48 84WH Battery ODD Model C 413mm w 270mm d 14 40 5mm h 2 9kg with ODD 48 84WH Battery ...

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