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Troubleshooting

8-3

Solving Common Problems

For easy reference, the problems are divided into these categories.

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Bluetooth Problems

DVD Drive Problems

Hardware Device Problems

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Hard Disk Drive Problems

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Keyboard, Mouse, and Touchpad Problems

Power Management Problems

Software Problems

Summary of Contents for Praxis N1417

Page 1: ...User s Manual November 2008...

Page 2: ...registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc The NVIDIA NVIDIA logo GeForce Boost Hybrid Power and Hybrid SLI word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by NVIDIA Corp in the United Stat...

Page 3: ...ide Components 1 6 Left Side Components 1 7 Bottom Components 1 8 Top open Components 1 10 Where to Go from Here 1 13 Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer 2 1 Starting and Stopping the Computer 2 2 Start...

Page 4: ...Battery Level 3 4 Replacing the Battery Pack 3 5 Battery Low Signals and Actions 3 7 Power Management 3 9 Hibernation 3 10 Power Saving Tips 3 11 Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer 4 1 Connecting an E...

Page 5: ...ng the Cable Lock 7 4 Taking Care of the Computer 7 5 Location Guidelines 7 5 General Guidelines 7 5 Cleaning Guidelines 7 6 Battery Pack Guidelines 7 6 When Traveling 7 7 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 8...

Page 6: ...13 Resetting the Computer 8 14 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Information B 1 On the Use of the System B 2 Class B Regulations B 2 Safety Notices B 3 On the Use of the RF Device B...

Page 7: ...mputer provides information on installing and using peripheral devices Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup describes the BIOS Setup program that configures the computer s BIOS settings Chapter 6 Installing Sof...

Page 8: ...a bold typeset For example Press the Enter key to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all th...

Page 9: ...of course wherever you need it the computer is ready and easy to go This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running You will find instructions for these procedures Un...

Page 10: ...our dealer immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future Connecting to AC Power The computer operates either on the external A...

Page 11: ...d onto your computer Now you are ready to turn on the computer CAUTION When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A reverse procedure may...

Page 12: ...cover Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Open the top cover by lifting up the cover You can tilt the cover forward or backward for optimal viewing clarity Turning On a...

Page 13: ...ower use the Shut Down command of your operating system NOTE There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer See Stoppi...

Page 14: ...o Headphone Connector Connects a set of headphones external speakers with amplifier or an audio recording device P 2 18 Microphone in Connector Connects an external microphone P 2 18 S PDIF Connector...

Page 15: ...el P 4 2 eSATA USB Combo Connector eSATA Connects an eSATA device such as an external hard drive or optical drive Can also connect a USB device such as a flash disk printer digital camera joystick and...

Page 16: ...equency sound from the computer P 2 17 Bluetooth Card Slot option Inside is the slot for using an optional Bluetooth wireless card P 2 21 CPU Socket Inside is the CPU of your computer Memory Slot Insi...

Page 17: ...Getting Started 1 9 Ref Component Description See Also Hard Disk Drive Compartment Inside is the hard disk drive...

Page 18: ...ws you to use your computer s camera function NOTE Availability depends on your model LCD Screen Displays the output of the computer P 2 16 Stereo Speaker Sends out sound and voice from the computer P...

Page 19: ...ens Play pause button Stop button Next track button Previous track button Microphone Receives sound and voice for the computer P 2 17 Keyboard Serves as the data input device of the computer P 2 4 Dev...

Page 20: ...Getting Started 1 12 Ref Component Description See Also DVD drive Hard disk drive in use indicator P 2 14 Touchpad Serves as the pointing device of the computer P 2 10...

Page 21: ...apter To install the operating system if your dealer has not already done so See the operating system manual To know more about the operating system Read the operating system manual To install the dri...

Page 22: ...rating basics If you are already a computer user but are new to notebook computers you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer Described in this chapter are th...

Page 23: ...r uses the Microsoft Windows operating system Stopping the Computer When you finish a working session you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Sleep or Hibernation...

Page 24: ...gs in Windows you can place the computer in Hibernation mode by Closing the display cover Pressing the power button Press the power button If you choose to stop in Sleep or Hibernation mode you can re...

Page 25: ...wer You can press the optional Hybrid Boost button to switch Discrete VGA on off When you restart computer the system will revert back to the default setting The next table shows the various factors a...

Page 26: ...e OFF Save power Power saver Battery power OFF Save power Power saver AC power OFF Save power High performance Battery power On Boost performance GeForce boost High performance AC power On Boost perfo...

Page 27: ...e Discrete GPU always turned on LED is on and Energy Saver Discrete GPU is turned off but motherboard GPU is turned on LED is off multimedia modes 2 Press the Media button to launch Windows Media Cent...

Page 28: ...defined by individual programs Fn Key The Fn key at the lower left corner of the keyboard is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key The letter Fn and the alternative funct...

Page 29: ...be pressed any time to activate special functions of the computer Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way Each time a hot key combination is pressed it shifts the corresponding function to the other or...

Page 30: ...system with CRT and HDMI NOTE This function only applies to Plug Play display devices Decreases the LCD brightness 8 levels Increases the LCD brightness 8 levels Switches the multimedia buttons and i...

Page 31: ...er of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad part of your keyboard To press the euro sign on an UK keyboard hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 which has an euro sign on it Windows Keys The...

Page 32: ...nicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad and a left and right buttons To use t...

Page 33: ...he pad and on the second tap keep your finger in contact with the pad Then move your finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your destination When you lift your finger from the pad the se...

Page 34: ...buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vice versa You can also change the size of the on screen pointer the speed of the pointer and so on To configure the touchpad go to...

Page 35: ...FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser based devices Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardou...

Page 36: ...ith its label facing up Slightly press the center of the disc until it clicks into place To remove a disc hold the disc by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray 4 Gently push the tray back into...

Page 37: ...puter must be installed The computer enters the Sleep or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed If you want to use the computer with the LCD closed set Do Nothing to the When I Close the lid option i...

Page 38: ...ust be installed If you experience interference while recording try lowering the microphone recording volume The audio subsystem of your computer features Built in sound system for recording and playi...

Page 39: ...at you specify the use of the correct audio device in Windows Headphone Connector can be connected to speakers headphones or earphone set Microphone Connector can be connected to an external microphon...

Page 40: ...the internal one Connecting a 6 channel Speaker System Your computer can connect a 5 1 6 channel speaker system for ultimate surround sound effect You need to set the proper speaker configuration of t...

Page 41: ...speaker system to the computer properly Audio Connector 6 channel Mode Connection Headphone connector Connects to the front speakers Microphone connector Connects to the rear speakers S PDIF Connector...

Page 42: ...to the LAN module connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub Using the Wireless LAN Depending on your model an internal mini PCI E wir...

Page 43: ...the WLAN Radio NOTE The FAA Federal Aviation Agency has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety Remember to turn off wireless LAN when using y...

Page 44: ...creen Click the Show drop down menu and select Wireless 4 Select a wireless network to connect to by clicking a selection then click Connect 5 Depending on the settings you may be asked to enter a WEP...

Page 45: ...puter has a built in Fn F2 hot key to switch the Bluetooth Wireless Feature on off see Hot Keys in Chapter 2 If you need to temporarily turn off the Bluetooth Wireless Feature press Fn F2 To resume wi...

Page 46: ...he icon then click on New Connection or click on Bluetooth then Add New Connection Or right click the icon and then click on Add New Connection or 3 The Add New Connection Wizard window appears Select...

Page 47: ...he device to connect to and click on Next 5 Depending on the type of Bluetooth device that you want to connect to you will need to enter the pertinent information Sending a File 1 Right click the icon...

Page 48: ...appears 3 In the Wireless File Transfer window click Add to browse for the file to send The file s will show on the File Folder window 4 Click the target device from the Transfer enabled device window...

Page 49: ...Operating Your Computer 2 28 For detailed information on using the Bluetooth Utility see the Bluetooth Utility Help on your computer by clicking on Help then Help...

Page 50: ...optimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way The topics in this chapter include What is an AC adapter How to charge the battery pack When and how to initiali...

Page 51: ...er cord When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or computer When unplugging the connecto...

Page 52: ...140 F If this happens the battery pack may be damaged Please contact your dealer During charging do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged otherwise you will get a pr...

Page 53: ...charge the battery pack 2 After the battery pack is fully charged turn on the computer When the message Press F2 to enter Setup appears press the F2 key to display the BIOS Setup initial screen 3 Dis...

Page 54: ...not attempt to disassemble the battery pack If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer an...

Page 55: ...Managing Power 3 6 4 Slide the battery release lever outward to the unlock position and while holding it in the unlock position remove the battery pack off the computer...

Page 56: ...so that you can see how much charge remains Windows default setting When the battery charge is above 25 the battery icon is green When the battery charge reaches 25 a yellow triangle with an exclamat...

Page 57: ...respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on Hibernation mode turning off the computer or connecting the AC adapter CAUTION If you are using an ExpressCard do not access the card during battery...

Page 58: ...f When the hard disk has been idle for a set period Power to the display is turned off When the display has been idle for a set period The computer enters the Sleep mode The hard disk and display are...

Page 59: ...y useful feature People frequently open many applications when they use computers It takes some time to get all these applications open and running and normally they all have to be closed before the c...

Page 60: ...ength of time before Windows turn off the display Many USB devices use power just by being connected If you use a USB mouse you can save power by disconnecting the mouse and using the touchpad If you...

Page 61: ...connecting other peripheral devices When using a device be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter This chapter gives guidelines on ins...

Page 62: ...computer Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor 1 Make sure that the computer is not turned on 2 Plug the monitor s signal connector to the computer s VGA HDMI connector or NOTE Your com...

Page 63: ...ties in Windows Vista see your operating system documentation or online help for specific information CAUTION Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in the Sleep mode or Hibernat...

Page 64: ...g may automatically be changed to NVIDIA HDMI Output to be able to have sound output If in case there is no sound output upon connecting HDMI video then you may need to perform the following 1 Right c...

Page 65: ...Expanding Your Computer 4 5 2 The following screen appears 3 Click NVIDIA HDMI Output then click Set Default...

Page 66: ...Expanding Your Computer 4 6 4 Notice that the checkmark appears on the item you have just selected 5 Click OK...

Page 67: ...orts for connecting USB devices such as a flash disk digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse The USB ports support transfer rates up to 12 MB s for USB 1 1 devices and 480 MB s for USB 2 0 devi...

Page 68: ...A USB Combo port for connecting eSATA devices such as an external hard drive and external optical drive USB devices see previous section The eSATA port supports transfer rates up to almost 120 MB s To...

Page 69: ...rfaces supporting speeds of up to 2 5 Gbps and 480 Mbps respectively improving speed in data transfer while conserving power usage ExpressCard Type The ExpressCard slot can accommodate a 54 mm Express...

Page 70: ...the computer 2 Press the cover tray and pull it out 3 Slide the ExpressCard with its label facing up all the way into the slot until the rear connectors click into place 4 When a new card is seated th...

Page 71: ...the Safely Remove Hardware icon found on the Windows taskbar and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen 2 Select highlight the ExpressCard from the list to disable the card 3 Push the Ex...

Page 72: ...storage cards Your Card Reader does not support cards with I O input output functions such as a wireless network card or Bluetooth card Your computer has a Card Reader The Card Reader is a small driv...

Page 73: ...connector pointing to the slot and its label facing up Slide the card into the slot until it reaches the end 3 Windows will detect the card and assign it a drive name typically E To remove a storage c...

Page 74: ...Components Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing the CPU and hard disk or adding memory However to avoid damage during the installation procedure please ask your dealer for help Do not ins...

Page 75: ...ter BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed by y...

Page 76: ...tup NOTE The BIOS Setup Utility screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only The actual items or settings on your computer may differ The BIOS Setup Utility program may have been updated...

Page 77: ...of the available menus Each menu title brings a specific menu The left column of the menu displays the menu items The top right of the menu provides more detailed information when a menu item is highl...

Page 78: ...and make selections Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next Key Function Selects a menu title Selects an item or option Enter...

Page 79: ...g BIOS Setup 5 5 Main Menu The Main menu contains the system date and time settings as well as shows the basic configuration of the system System Time sets the system time System Date sets the system...

Page 80: ...nu contains various system settings USB BIOS Legacy Support allows you to enable support for Legacy USB device in DOS mode SATA0 Mode allows you to select the mode of the serial ATA device iGPU Chipse...

Page 81: ...Using BIOS Setup 5 7 Frame Buffer Size allows you to select the NVIDIA integrated graphic frame buffer size Hybrid Graphics allows you to enable the hybrid graphic feature...

Page 82: ...sword by typing it again and pressing Enter You can set the supervisor user password to be required for starting up the system and or entering SCU NOTE You can set the user password only when the supe...

Page 83: ...usage is listed next Key Function Selects highlight a boot device Changes the boot sequence 1 to 4 Loads the four default boot sequence f r Specifies if the device is fixed or removable Shift 1 Deact...

Page 84: ...can take effect Exit Saving Changes saves the changes you have made and exits BIOS Setup Utility Exit Discarding Changes exits BIOS Setup Utility without saving the changes you have made Load Setup D...

Page 85: ...er some operating systems require custom software known as drivers to be installed If you purchased the computer with Windows pre installed your dealer may have already installed the drivers If not yo...

Page 86: ...available items may differ according to your computer model Do not remove the driver disc when installing the driver An autorun program is provided on the driver disc to help you easily install the dr...

Page 87: ...the PC camera driver that allows you to use the computer s built in camera function Card Reader driver Allows you to use the Card Reader to access optional MMC SD MS MS PRO cards Touchpad driver Insta...

Page 88: ...peration and reduce the risk of damage to your computer This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance How to protect the computer What to note when using and storing the comput...

Page 89: ...safeguard the integrity of your computer data as well as the computer itself you can protect the computer in several ways as described in this section Using the Windows Vista Security Center Windows S...

Page 90: ...ecurity user account control For detailed information on Windows Security Center see Windows Vista Help Using the Password The power on password protects your computer against unauthorized use If the...

Page 91: ...lock to protect your computer against theft The cable lock is available in most computer stores To use the lock loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table Insert the lock to the Ke...

Page 92: ...magnetic field such as a TV refrigerator motor or a large audio speaker Do not move the computer abruptly from a cold to a warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condens...

Page 93: ...nearly discharged When recharging make sure that the battery pack is fully charged Doing so may avoid harm to the battery pack Operate the computer with the battery pack installed even when using exte...

Page 94: ...it with you Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery charger Hand carry the computer Do not check it in as luggage If you need to leave the computer in the car put it in the trunk of th...

Page 95: ...tware or both When you encounter any problem it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common computer problems It is divided int...

Page 96: ...that the cable connections are correct and secure Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the BIOS Setup program Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed...

Page 97: ...Problems P 8 4 DVD Drive Problems P 8 4 Display Problems P 8 6 ExpressCard Problems P 8 7 Hardware Device Problems P 8 7 Hard Disk Drive Problems P 8 7 Keyboard Mouse and Touchpad Problems P 8 8 LAN...

Page 98: ...Battery Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time The actual operating time can be different from the estima...

Page 99: ...aning kit available in most computer stores Make sure that the DVD drive driver is installed correctly Make sure that the computer supports the disc or the files contained You cannot eject a disc The...

Page 100: ...and or contrast Bad dots appear on the display at all times A small number of missing discolored or bright dots on the screen are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology It is not regarded a...

Page 101: ...he BIOS Setup program to identify the new type Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed Refer to the documentation that came with the device Make sure if the device needs any jumper or swi...

Page 102: ...switched on Check if the Num Lock Indicator glows or not The external keyboard does not work Make sure that the keyboard cable is properly connected The USB mouse does not work Make sure that the mous...

Page 103: ...interference around the environment and solve the problem as described next Radio interference exists Move your computer away from the device causing the radio interference such as microwave oven and...

Page 104: ...he same security option encryption to the Access Point Use the Web Manager Telnet of the Access Point to check whether it is connected to the network Reconfigure and reset the Access Point I cannot ac...

Page 105: ...the Fn F12 hot keys Make sure that the Hibernation function is specified for the sleep button You might be using an ExpressCard that prevents the computer from entering Hibernation mode To enter the m...

Page 106: ...oes not work Make sure that the microphone is connected to the proper connector on the computer Make sure that your computer is equipped with the driver needed Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar...

Page 107: ...t from a disc replace the disc with a bootable one and press any key to continue booting If this message appears when you are booting from the hard disk insert a bootable disc in the DVD drive and che...

Page 108: ...hard disk drive in use indicator if it flashes irregularly the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keyboard If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use th...

Page 109: ...UMA NVIDIA Geforce GO 9100M G depending on your model Video ports VGA port HDMI port Audio Audio subsystem Azalia interface 5 1 channel analog output Audio ports Three audio ports for Headphone Mic in...

Page 110: ...ra 1 3 M webcam Security Kensington lock Power AC adapter Universal AC adapter 90 Watt input 100 240 Volt output 19 Volt Battery 6 cell Li ion 4400 mAH average 4200 mAH minimum 11 1 V 9 cell Li ion 66...

Page 111: ...ments and safety notices on your computer NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your computer indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels and refer...

Page 112: ...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...

Page 113: ...lage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada Safety Notices About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved f...

Page 114: ...e At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details...

Page 115: ...by FCC certified equipment The wireless LAN module meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65 2001 and ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions f...

Page 116: ...ts Explosive Device Proximity Warning WARNING Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has...

Page 117: ...anual and operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful in...

Page 118: ...rnir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Comp...

Page 119: ...range it is restricted to indoor usage environments and the antenna of this device must be integral CAUTION Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b g n wireless LAN devices may not yet b...

Page 120: ...partments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used Indoors Only The wireless LAN module can currently be used indoors only in the following 38 departments of mainland France Please turn off your w...

Page 121: ...e approval Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio NOTE Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory...

Page 122: ...3 3 Checking battery level 3 4 Initializing 3 4 Replacing 3 5 Safety notices B 3 Taking care 7 6 Troubleshooting 8 4 BIOS Setup 5 1 Advanced menu 5 6 Boot menu 5 9 Exit menu 5 10 Exiting 5 10 GPU 5 6...

Page 123: ...A 1 7 Copyright protection Macrovision Corp 2 14 Cover Opening 1 4 CPU A 1 Compartment 1 8 Cursor control keys 2 7 D Date BIOS Setup 5 5 Troubleshooting 8 13 DC power 3 2 Dimension of computer A 2 Dis...

Page 124: ...ute 2 9 Sleep mode 2 9 Volume 2 8 WLAN feature 2 8 Humidity A 2 I Indicator Battery charge 1 11 3 3 Bluetooth feature 1 11 Caps Lock 1 11 Hard disk drive 1 12 Num Lock 1 11 Optical drive 1 12 WLAN rad...

Page 125: ...Notices B 5 RJ 45 1 7 2 21 ROM BIOS A 1 S S PDIF connector 1 6 2 18 SATA device BIOS Setup 5 6 Saving power 3 11 Screen See LCD Scroll 2 12 Secure Digital See Storage card Security Protecting the comp...

Page 126: ...Startup problem 8 12 Time problem 8 13 Touchpad problem 8 8 WLAN feature problem 8 9 Turning off 1 5 2 2 Turning on 1 4 Typewriter key See Keyboard U Unpacking 1 2 Upgrading the computer 4 14 USB dev...

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