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Troubleshooting

Problems and Possible Solutions 8 - 7

8

Problems and Possible Solutions

Problem

Possible Cause - Solution

You turned on the 

power

 but it doesn’t

work.

Battery missing / incorrectly installed. 

Check the battery bay, make sure the

battery is present and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to
go in one way). Make sure there’s nothing interfering with the battery contacts.

The battery 

LED power 

indicator , 

is

blinking orange.

Low Battery. 

Plug in the power source. If the computer doesn’t start up

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 Plans

 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.

 Make sure

the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing (see

“Battery” on page 3 - 2

).

Power Options have been disabled.

 Go to the 

Control Panel 

in 

Windows

 and

re-enable the options.

A peripheral device/USB device/

ExpressCard

 is consuming a lot of power. 

Turn

off/remove the unused device to save power.

Summary of Contents for Serius 15S10

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Page 3: ...cation 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 t...

Page 4: ...CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health safety and environmental protection legislation The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed 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 ...

Page 5: ...io 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 Incr...

Page 6: ...rer 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 Notic...

Page 7: ...ock 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 intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit with an AC Input of 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output of 19V ...

Page 8: ...nd 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 9: ... 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 10: ...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 sup plies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you ar...

Page 11: ...tteries 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 furth...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...t 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 15: ... 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 16: ...arms 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 lon...

Page 17: ...e 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 p...

Page 18: ...XVI Preface ...

Page 19: ...ces 1 5 System Software 1 5 System Map LCD Panel Open 1 6 LED Indicators 1 7 Hot Key Buttons Keyboard 1 8 Keyboard 1 9 Function Hot Key Indicators 1 10 System Map Front Left Views 1 11 System Map Right Rear Views 1 12 System Map Bottom View 1 14 3 75G HSPA Module USIM Card Installation 1 15 Docking Port 1 16 Windows 7 Start Menu Control Panel 1 17 Video Features 1 18 Power Options 1 20 Features Co...

Page 20: ...aving 3 10 Battery Information 3 11 Battery Power 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 4 Windows ...

Page 21: ...ed Menu 5 10 Bluetooth Power Setting Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control 5 11 SATA Mode Advanced Menu 5 11 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 5 11 Boot Logo Advanced Menu 5 12 Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu 5 12 Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 5 12 Security Menu 5 13 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 13 Set User Password Security Menu 5 14 Password on boot Security Menu 5 14 TPM Conf...

Page 22: ... Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 7 40 3rd Party Bluetooth WLAN Combo Settings 7 41 Bluetooth Networking Setup 7 44 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Configuration 7 45 3 75G HSPA Module 7 48 Wireless Manager 7 51 Wireless Manager Installation 7 51 Wireless Manager Application 7 52 Profiles 7 55 Settings 7 59 Text Messaging Service SMS 7 62 SMS Utility 7 62 Sending a Text Message 7 64 Phonebook...

Page 23: ...4 Attaching Other Displays B 5 Configuring an External Display in Windows 7 B 8 HDMI Audio Configuration B 11 Specifications Processors For All Models C 2 Processor For Model A Only C 2 Processor For Model A Only C 2 Core Logic C 2 Display C 2 Memory C 2 Video Adapter C 2 BIOS C 3 Storage C 3 Audio C 3 Keyboard Pointing Device C 3 Card Reader C 3 Interface C 3 Slots C 3 Communication C 4 Power Man...

Page 24: ...XXII Preface ...

Page 25: ...apter 4 The installation of the 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 Wireless LAN PC Camera 3 75G HSPA Security and Blue tooth modules some of which may...

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: ...ams which act 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...

Page 28: ...n outlet and 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 120 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 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Opening the Lid LCD Shutdown Note that you should always shut y...

Page 29: ...ts CPUs and modules supported by each model System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find that this manual refers to the Windows 7 operating system Windows OS In order to run Windows 7 without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a...

Page 30: ...bar and Buttons is that indi cated within the red dotted lines above 9 2 5 1 7 8 4 6 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module 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 in...

Page 31: ...y level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 8 11 Icon Color Description Icon Color Description Orange DC Power is Plugged In Green The optional Wireless LAN Module is Powered On Blinking Orange The Powered USB Port is On Orange The optional Bluetooth Module is Powered On Green The Computer is On Green Hard Disk Activity Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Green Number...

Page 32: ...the Default Internet Program Toggle Silent Mode for power saving Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB key board The system will detect and enable it automatically Howev er special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular key board may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable num ber ...

Page 33: ...asy numeric data input and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly See Table 1 3 on page 1 10 for full function key combi nation details Figure 1 3 Keyboard Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power ...

Page 34: ...alled Table 1 3 Function Hot Key Indicators Keys Function Keys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn 3 5G Module Power Toggle Fn F8 F9 Brightness Decrease Increase 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 ...

Page 35: ...see page 2 7 10 Multi In 1 Card Reader 2 5 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 RS MMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo USB 3 0 Ports USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black Note that the USB 3 0 port requires a driver installation see...

Page 36: ...vice Drive Bay for CD DVD Device see page 2 3 6 Security Lock Slot 7 Battery 1 5 2 4 7 3 6 Powered USB 2 0 Port The powered USB 2 0 port can supply power when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 8 11 Toggle power to this port by using Fn power ...

Page 37: ...the system is accessing it This may cause the system to crash Stop the disk first then eject it or press the stop button twice Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click De vice Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Dou ble click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control ...

Page 38: ...ver 3 4 1 5 4 4 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 CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blo...

Page 39: ...Manager on page 7 51 for instructions on installing the program etc 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and then remove the battery slide the latches in the direction indicated below and slide the battery out 2 Insert the USIM card into the slot at the rear of the battery compartment as illustrated below until it clicks fully into position and replace the battery Figure 1 7 Battery Removal US...

Page 40: ... damage to the connector on the docking station 1 Turn the computer over 2 Slide the docking port cover latch in the direction of the arrow at point to open the cover 3 After disconnecting the computer from the docking station slide the docking port cover latch in the direction of the arrow at point 1 2 Docking Port Cover Make sure you keep the cover closed when the computer is not docked in the s...

Page 41: ...es 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 ...

Page 42: ... and Screen Resolution in Windows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Display icon In the Appearance and Personalization category 3 Click Adjust Screen Resolution Adjust resolution OR 4 Alternatively you can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution Figure 1 10 5 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 10 6 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 10 to bring up the A...

Page 43: ...ics Properties button Figure 1 11 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 11 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 11 Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel...

Page 44: ...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 45: ... 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 ExpressCard Slot Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features Adding a Printer ...

Page 46: ...ccessible 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 t...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...e 1 13 DVD Regional Coding Region Geographical Location 1 USA Canada 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand 5 N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India Most of Africa 6 China Table 2 1 DVD Regional Coding ...

Page 50: ...your hard disk s Make sure you install the card reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these 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 3 Left View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC SD Secure D...

Page 51: ... g CompactFlash card reader The number denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place as pictured in the generic figure below To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it ExpressCard Slot Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provi...

Page 52: ...ad driver icon in the notification area You may then configure the Touchpad tapping buttons scrolling see sidebar pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences 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 ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ... 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 Scrolling Gesture Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configu...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...l panel right click the taskbar icon to bring up an audio menu 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 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to access ...

Page 57: ... optimize your audio recording 1 Double click the taskbar icon to bring up the Realtek HD Audio Manager 2 Click the Microphone tab 3 Click the Noise Suppression button to prevent any background noise or feedback 4 Click OK to close the Realtek HD Audio Manager Figure 2 12 Optimizing Audio Recording ...

Page 58: ...4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions Parallel Printer This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar however you will need to purchase a parallel to USB converter Parallel Printer After se...

Page 59: ...r Saving States Configuring the Power Buttons Energy Star Power Saving 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...

Page 60: ...ortable viewing 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...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...cified 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...

Page 63: ...ower Choose High performance you may need 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 Figure 3 2 Po...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...or a period of 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 lon...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...ange 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 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 Power Button When the computer is on ...

Page 68: ... these in structions 1 Right click the taskbar icon see sidebar 2 Select Power Conservation Modes Taskbar Icon If the taskbar icon does not appear then click the taskbar arrow and select Customize Select Show icon and notifications alongside the Hotkey icon and click OK The icon will now appear in the taskbar Figure 3 5 Energy Star Menu Docking The Docking menu item will appear when you right clic...

Page 69: ...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 2 on page 3 5 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 70: ...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 71: ...lly 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 an e...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ... 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 76: ...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 77: ...nfigured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN ...

Page 78: ...aller Screens 1 Check the driver installation order from Table on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu 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 following pages ...

Page 79: ...the latest hotfixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 8 for instructions Driver for Windows 7 with Service Page Driver for Windows 7 with Service Page Chipset Page 4 5 PC Camera Module Page 7 2 Video Page 4 5 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 10 LAN Page 4 6 Fingerprint Reader Module Page 7 29 CardReader Page 4 6 Bluetooth Module Page 7 34 TouchPad Page 4 6 3 75G HSPA Module Page 7 48 Modem Opt...

Page 80: ... 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts User Account Control If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Contin...

Page 81: ...mputer Video 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options Modules are accurate at the time of going to press Drivers are always subject to upgrade and revision so the exact procedure for certain drivers may differ slight ly...

Page 82: ...iver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Finish Restart Now to restart the com puter Modem Optional If your model configuration includes a modem there are two different modem modules available with this computer model series Install using the instructions below as appropriate for your module 1 Click 6 Install Modem Driver Yes 2 Click OK OK OR 3 Cli...

Page 83: ...EI 1 Click 9 Install MEI Driver Yes 2 Click Next for Model B computers you may click in the checkbox to select Install Intel Control Center see Intel Management and Security Status on page 7 88 3 Click Yes Next Next 4 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to t...

Page 84: ...em 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 2 Click ...

Page 85: ...oth the WLAN Blue tooth drivers for Intel and 3rd party WLAN Blue tooth Combo modules PC Camera Module See PC Camera Module on page 7 2 Wireless LAN Module See Wireless LAN Module on page 7 10 Fingerprint Reader Module See Fingerprint Reader Module on page 7 29 Bluetooth Module See Bluetooth Module on page 7 34 3 75G HSPA Module See PC Camera Module on page 7 2 TPM Driver See Trusted Platform Modu...

Page 86: ...Drivers Utilities 4 10 4 ...

Page 87: ...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 88: ... 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 89: ...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 90: ... 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 91: ...orporate firewall through a wired LAN connection Accessing the Intel Management Engine To access the Intel Management Engine press Ctrl P at startup Your system ad ministrator will need to assist you in managing the information as applicable to your enterprise Note the following password information for the Intel Management En gine The default password is admin without quotes If you get an Error I...

Page 92: ...BIOS Utilities 5 6 Intel vPro technology 5 Once you have entered the password you will then be taken to the platform config uration screen Figure 5 2 Intel R Management Engine Password Creation ...

Page 93: ...ration screen allows you to setup Intel ME as per your require ments consult your IT administrator for the actual settings required See MEI on page 4 7 and Intel Management and Security Status on page 7 88 Figure 5 3 Intel R Management Engine Platform Configuration ...

Page 94: ...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 4 Main Menu ...

Page 95: ... 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 96: ...BIOS Utilities 5 10 Advanced Menu 5 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting Figure 5 5 Advanced Menu ...

Page 97: ...ATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set the SATA Mode to AHCI see MEI Driver for Intel vPro Technology on page 7 79 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not nor...

Page 98: ...enu item to enable disable the Boot Logo screen at system startup 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 disable the battery low alarm beep ...

Page 99: ...only the Aptio Setup Utility If you set a supervisor password you can then add a user password and password on boot Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your ma chine as it boots up after you turn it on These set tings do not affect your machine or network pass words which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 6 Security Menu ...

Page 100: ...oot 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 existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again t...

Page 101: ...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 96 for details Figure 5 7 TPM Support ...

Page 102: ...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 8 TPM State Enabled ...

Page 103: ... State Enabled Select Pending TPM operation press Enter and select 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 Figure 5 9 Pending TPM operation Enable Take Ownership ...

Page 104: ...rom the next device in the order specified in the Boot Sequence Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order Figure 5 10 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 scree...

Page 105: ...ot Menu 5 19 5 Boot Sequence Boot Menu Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu 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 106: ...sing 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 11 Exit Menu ...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...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 109: ...n the computer off 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 3 2 ...

Page 110: ...disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and loosen screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover 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 CD ROMs and FDDs required to in stall your operating system and programs If you have access to the i...

Page 111: ... process to install a new hard disk drive do not forget to replace all the screws and covers 4 Figure 6 3 HDD Assembly Removal Figure 6 4 HDD Cover Removal 5 4 5 6 7 7 Hard Disk Screws Cover The hard disks and covers pictured here may appear slightly different from your model design these designs are subject to change and upgrade without notice Pay careful attention to the screws if included and c...

Page 112: ...al CD DVD Device 6 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and loosen screws 3 Remove the hard disk bay cover Figure 6 5 Removing the HDD Cover 1 2 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 113: ...ng the Optical CD DVD Device 6 7 6 4 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 5 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 6 Removing the Optical Device 4 5 4 5 5 ...

Page 114: ...memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRIII DDR3 type memory modules see Memory on page C 2 for details of supported module types 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the RAM CPU bay cover and remove screws Figure 6 7 CPU RAM Bay Cover Screws 1 4 3 1 2 4 ...

Page 115: ...ection indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 10 Fan Cable Cover Make sure you reconnect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cov er Note the information on replacing the RAM CPU bay cover in Cover Pins on page 6 11 Figure 6 8 CPU RAM Bay Cover Removed Figure 6 9 RAM Module Release 4 4 5 5 4 4 6 7 6 7 Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the RAM module s connecting edge Eve...

Page 116: ...low it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module Figure 6 10 RAM Module Removal Single Memory Module Installation If your computer has a single memory module then insert the module i...

Page 117: ...le before screwing down the bay cover 12 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up Cover Pins Note that there are cov er pins need to be aligned with slots in the case to insure a proper cover fit before screw ing down the bay cover see Figure 6 11 Figure 6 11 Cover Pin Alignment ...

Page 118: ...Upgrading The Computer 6 12 6 ...

Page 119: ...d aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Important Notice 3 75G HSPA Bluetooth Wire less LAN Modules If your purchase option includes both Wire less LAN and 3 75G modules then the ap propriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna must not be co located o...

Page 120: ...here are a number of different camera modules available with this computer model series You will have the appropriate application installed for your camera note that some versions of the camera application do not support the zoom function 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 ...

Page 121: ...r 6 Run the camera application 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 Outpu...

Page 122: ...ealtek 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 Realt...

Page 123: ...Modules Options PC Camera Module 7 5 7 Figure 7 1 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 124: ... 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 Set the name and location then click Open then set the Capture file size and click OK You can then start the capture process as on the previous page Note the important information in reducing video file size below in order t...

Page 125: ...drive Note that the Windows 7 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 capture file above limit the file size of the captured video see Pre Allocating File Size Space on page 7 6 or reduce video resolution see below To Reduc...

Page 126: ...he desktop shortcut 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency Anti Flicker 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 pic...

Page 127: ...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 128: ...creen indicator will briefly be displayed Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table on page 4 3 Note that you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers for Intel and 3rd party WLAN Bluetooth Combo modules 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 ...

Page 129: ...u prefer and click Next 5 Click Next 6 Click Finish to restart the computer Intel WLAN Driver Installation If you see the message Found New Hardware click Cancel to close the window 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next 5 Click the b...

Page 130: ...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 131: ... 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 132: ...k 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 net works may allow unauthor ized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Figure 7 5 Click Taskbar Icon Menu Disconnect ...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...ireless LAN Module 7 17 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 136: ...Modules Options 7 18 Wireless LAN Module 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 137: ...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 138: ...dule 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 139: ...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 22 The Net...

Page 140: ... Wireless LAN Module 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 141: ...odules Options Wireless LAN Module 7 23 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 142: ...ions 7 24 Wireless LAN Module 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 143: ... Options Wireless LAN Module 7 25 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 144: ...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 145: ...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 18 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 146: ...vel of security and control is provided in the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 13 The fingerprint reader with the AuthenTec TrueSuite software allows you to Access or Lock your computer Protect sensitive files Access frequently used websites using your fingerprint Fill in frequently log on information Password Warning If you set passwords for any of the security mod ules NEVER forget your passwor...

Page 147: ...word enabled for full security protection Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers 3 Click 3 Install Fingerprint Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next Next 5 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer 6 Click the tray icon scan a finger or click Start Programs All Pro grams Protector Suite Control Center and t...

Page 148: ...f you have not set a Windows password you will be prompted to do so note If you have not set a password Protector Suite cannot secure access to your computer 4 Click Submit when you have entered password 5 You will then be prompted to enroll your fingerprints you can click Tutorial to get help with fingerprint enrollment at any time Fingerprint Enrollment Note that it is strongly rec ommended that...

Page 149: ...ss bar reaches 100 to enroll that finger 8 Repeat the process for all the fingers you wish to enroll see sidebar and then click Save and Continue 9 Enter a backup password and click Apply 10 Close the fingerprint status window Fingerprint Enrollment Note that it is strongly rec ommended that you enroll more than one finger in case of injury etc Figure 7 20 Fingerprint Status ...

Page 150: ...rotector Suite item in the Programs All Programs menu 12 Click Help in Control Center Home to get more information on any topic 13 You can also run the Tutorial or Product Tour video to get more information 14 See Help on page 7 78 for further details 15 If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you can access the Biomenu to lock the computer register websites access the Personal Safe o...

Page 151: ...ow Once registered the application will launch when you swipe the appropriate finger across the sensor Password Bank The Password Bank stores registrations of user names passwords and other set tings for web sites etc Personal Safe The Personal Safe is an encrypted area assigned on your hard drive that allows you to store files and folders to be protected by fingerprint protection Help For more in...

Page 152: ...Combo Driver Installation on page 7 40 and 3rd Party Bluetooth WLAN Combo Settings on page 7 41 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 Use the Fn F12 key com bination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module and check the LED...

Page 153: ...tion instructions Note that at the time of going to press Intel Centrino Wireless N 1030 and Advanced N 6230 WLAN Bluetooth V3 0 HS combo modules use the standard Bluetooth configuration in Windows 7 see Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page 7 36 Do not use the Bluetooth WLAN Combo settings information outlined from page 7 41 to page 7 47 See also Intel Centrino Ad vanced WLAN Blue...

Page 154: ...luetooth 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 Module Resuming From Sleep Mode The Bluetoo...

Page 155: ...ction 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 7 23 ...

Page 156: ...tructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure 7 24 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 25 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 both dev...

Page 157: ...th 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 on B...

Page 158: ...t 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 Programs All Programs menu 10 See Bluetooth Networking Setup on page 7 44 for information on Bluetooth networking Note to achieve high speed data transfer both the Bluetooth and WLAN mod ules must be powered O...

Page 159: ...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 module after the computer resumes from Sleep Figure 7 27 My Bluet...

Page 160: ...odule 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 28 General Settings ...

Page 161: ...Modules Options Bluetooth Module 7 43 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 29 File Transfer Settings ...

Page 162: ...lick the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings see Figure 7 27 on page 7 41 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 30 Network Settings ...

Page 163: ...th 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 suming from th...

Page 164: ...Modules Options 7 46 Bluetooth 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 32 Bluetooth Device Options ...

Page 165: ...ed 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 33 Bluetooth Pairing Code Connection Established ...

Page 166: ...tructions on page 7 50 to install the USIM card supplied by your service provider and then install the application see over for further details 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 cause interfere...

Page 167: ...he 3 75G HSPA module is powered on the on screen indicator will briefly be displayed Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 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 51 for driver installation information and Wireless Manager Application on page 7 52 for instructions...

Page 168: ...row and hold it in place 4 Remove the battery 5 Insert the USIM card as illustrated below until it clicks fully into position and replace the battery 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 USIM Card Orientation Note that the USIM card s readable side wi...

Page 169: ...ancel click Cancel for all Found New Hardware windows that appear 3 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into your exter nal optical device drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 3 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 ...

Page 170: ...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 171: ... 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 36 Wireless Manager Connected ...

Page 172: ... 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 173: ...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 38 Advanced Settings Profiles ...

Page 174: ...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 175: ...dule 7 57 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 40 Profile Manual Selection Filter ...

Page 176: ... 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 177: ...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 42 Settings ...

Page 178: ...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 179: ...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 180: ...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 45 SMS Utility Open ...

Page 181: ...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 46 SMS Utility Messages Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent Trash ...

Page 182: ... 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 183: ...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 184: ...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 185: ...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 50 SMS Utility Phonebook Contacts ...

Page 186: ...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 187: ... 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 188: ...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 53 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 189: ... 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 54 SMS Utility Advanced ...

Page 190: ...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 55 SMS Utility Advanced Settings Number Memory ...

Page 191: ...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 192: ...ty menu 4 Select TPM Configuration and press Enter 5 Select TPM Support and press Enter select Enable and press Enter 6 Select TPM State press Enter and select Enabled 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 Configuration menu Figure 7 56 TPM State En...

Page 193: ... initializing TPM you should select Enable Take Ownership and press Enter 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 76 and then initialize the TPM Figure 7 57 Pending TPM operation Enable Take Ownership ...

Page 194: ...pt 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 recomended that you enter the BIOS and take ownership see page 7 75 of the TPM be...

Page 195: ... 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 196: ... 11 Click the tabs and control panels to adjust the settings 12 Double click the taskbar icon to access the Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool or right click the taskbar 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 any of the...

Page 197: ...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 61 Infineon Secu...

Page 198: ...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 62 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool User Settings ...

Page 199: ...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 63 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Backup ...

Page 200: ...tions 7 82 Trusted Platform Module 7 Migration The Migration tab is used to help securely transfer keys and certificates from one platform to another Figure 7 64 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Migration ...

Page 201: ...Modules Options Trusted Platform Module 7 83 7 Password Reset Use Password Reset to reset basic user passwords when required Figure 7 65 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Password Reset ...

Page 202: ...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 66 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool BitLocker ...

Page 203: ...dules Options Trusted Platform Module 7 85 7 Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security Figure 7 67 BitLocker Drive Encryption ...

Page 204: ...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 68 Infineon Security Platform Settings Tool Advanced ...

Page 205: ...r SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 11 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 7 Install IRST Driver Yes 4 Click Next 5 Click Yes Next Next 6 Click Finish to restart the computer ...

Page 206: ...ator will need to assist you in managing some of the information here Figure 7 69 Intel Management Security Status Help User Guide You can access the user guide provid ed to get help on any aspect of the In tel Management and Security Status control panel Click on Learn More at the bottom left of the control panel and then click For more information refer to the user guide link You will need to ha...

Page 207: ...ty Status 7 89 7 General The General tab provides basic information on Intel AMT Intel Standard Man ageability Level 3 Manageability Upgrade Intel Anti Theft and Intel RPAT sta tus and events Figure 7 70 Intel Management Security Status General ...

Page 208: ... Intel Active Management Technology The Intel AMT tab will be shown if you system is configured to support it This allows your network s IT professionals to remotely discover heal and protect your computer Figure 7 71 Intel Management Security Status Intel AMT ...

Page 209: ...us 7 91 7 Intel Anti Theft This tab displays information on Intel Anti Theft information Click on the link to connect to an Intel site to get more information on Intel Anti Theft technology Figure 7 72 Intel Management Security Status Intel Anti Theft ...

Page 210: ... Options 7 92 Intel Management and Security Status 7 Advanced The Advanced tab provides additional information on the system Figure 7 73 Intel Management Security Status Advanced For Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG ...

Page 211: ...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 212: ...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 213: ...rams 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 Security Menu on page 5 13 Keep copies of vital settings files such as networ...

Page 214: ...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 215: ...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 216: ...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 217: ...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 Plans 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 M...

Page 218: ...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 219: ... 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 220: ...ntrol panel The Wireless LAN Bluetooth 3 75G modules cannot be detected The modules are off Check the LED indicator and or function key indicator to see if the WLAN Bluetooth 3 75G HSPA module is on or off see LED Indicators on page 1 7 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN Fn F12 Bluetooth or Fn 3 75G key combination s in order to enable the modules see Function Hot Key Indicator...

Page 221: ...to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled 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 the key combination Fn F12 to power on the Bluetooth modul...

Page 222: ...ransfer speeds both devices must sup port high speed data transfer i e both the computer and the Bluetooth compatible device you are connecting to To obtain high speed V3 0 data transfer make sure that both the computer s WLAN and Bluetooth modules are powered on use the Fn F11 to toggle power to the WLAN module and Fn F12 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module Check your Bluetooth compatible dev...

Page 223: ...l the Microsoft Windows Device Center Driver as appropriate for your operating system 2 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 only be listed if you have connected ...

Page 224: ...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 225: ... 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 226: ...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 227: ...ard Bluetooth configuration in Windows 7 see Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page 7 38 Do not use the Bluetooth WLAN Com bo settings information outlined from page 7 30 to page 7 36 Driver Release Update Note also that at the time of going to press this module does not support high speed Bluetooth V3 0 data trans fer Intel have scheduled a driver release to allow this module to su...

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Page 229: ...the slot and it will appear as a removable device DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA Port This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD e SATA USB Port This is a combined e SATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment US...

Page 230: ...this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Lock...

Page 231: ...vice The USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color USB 2 0 ports are colored black USB 3 0 will transfer data much faster than USB 2 0 and is backwards compatible with USB 2 0 Note that the USB 3 0 port requires a driver installation see USB 3 0 on page 4 7 does not support wake on USB and is not operational under DOS Note The powered USB 2 0 port see System Map Right Rear Views on page 1 12 m...

Page 232: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 233: ...User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 3 Click Next Yes Next Next 4 Click Finish to restart the computer Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 1 7GB sys tem memory RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be in stalled DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system...

Page 234: ...en 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 o...

Page 235: ...d adjusting 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 B 2 Intel G M Control Panel Tabs ...

Page 236: ... the 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 vid...

Page 237: ...turn 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 G...

Page 238: ...gs 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 B 4 Display Multiple Displays Extended Click the appropriate monitor icon and drag it to match the phys...

Page 239: ...ustom 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 t...

Page 240: ... and turn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see Video Features on page 1 14 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...

Page 241: ...m the 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 B 7 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options Win 7 ...

Page 242: ...configura tion and modes this is particularly useful when attaching a 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 Figure B 8 P Display Configuration Selec...

Page 243: ...w 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or 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 If the display does not appear select Realtek Digital Output and click Set Default button 4 Double click...

Page 244: ...o Configuration 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 B 10 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 245: ...DMI 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 B 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 ...

Page 246: ...Intel Video Driver Controls B 14 B ...

Page 247: ...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 248: ...nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Processor For Model A Only Intel Pentium B950 2 10GHz 2M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Intel Pentium B940 2 00GHz 2M L3 Cache 32nm 32 Nanometer DDR3 1333MHz TDP 35W Core Logic Model A Intel HM65 Chipset Model B Intel QM57 Chipset Display 15 6 39 62 cm HD 1366 768 HD 1600 900 16 9 TFT LCD Memory Dual Channel DDRIII DDR3 Two 204 Pin SO DIMM Sock...

Page 249: ...ee Instant Keys WWW E Mail Silent Mode Card Reader Embedded Multi in 1 Card Reader Supporting Push Push Function 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 Interface One Powered USB 2 0 Port One eSATA USB 2 0 Combo Port Two USB 3 0 Ports One External Monitor Port One HDMI 1 4a Out Port One Headphone Out Jac...

Page 250: ...ess N 1030 1 2 802 11 b g n Half Mini Card PCIe WLAN Bluetooth 3 0 Combo Module Factory Op tion Power Management Supports Wake on LAN Supports Wake on USB Power Full Range AC DC Adapter AC input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 3 42A 65 Watts 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 48 84WH Indicators LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDD ODD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Sec...

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