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Modules & Options

7 - 20 3.75G/HSPA Module

Mobile Partner Application

You will need to contact your service provider to obtain the exact details of how ex-
actly to configure the settings on this page.

Profile Management

Power on the

3.75G/HSPA

module using the

Fn +

key combination.

Access the

Mobile Partner

application from the

Start

menu (

Start > Programs/

All Programs > Mobile Partner

), or by double-clicking the

Mobile Partner

icon

on the desktop

If you have not created a profile, click

Tools

and select Options, and then click

Profile Management

Click

New

and input the appropriate information for

Profile Name, APN

and

Authentication

etc.

as supplied by your service provider.

Click

Save

to save the profile.



Mobile Partner Help

To get help on

Mobile

Partner

configuration

and settings, click the

Help

menu and select

Online

Help

or press

Figure 7 - 11

Profile Management

Summary of Contents for C4505

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Page 3: ...e of this publication 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 ...

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

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: ...irectly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time take the following precautions Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time Use a rota...

Page 18: ...XVI Preface ...

Page 19: ...tartup 1 4 System Map LCD Panel Open 1 5 LED Indicators 1 6 Hot Key Buttons 1 7 Keyboard 1 8 Function Hot Key Indicators 1 9 System Map Front Left Views 1 10 System Map Right Rear Views 1 11 System Map Bottom View 1 12 Video Features 1 14 Screen Resolution ATI Catalyst Control Center 1 15 Power Options 1 16 Features Components Overview 2 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 2 Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Loading Disc...

Page 20: ...e 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 Security Message 4 4 New Hardware Found 4 5 Driver Installation Procedure 4 5 Video 4 5 LAN 4 6 TouchPad 4 6 CardReader 4 6 Hot Key 4 6 Audio 4 6 AMD ...

Page 21: ... 10 Set User Password Security Menu 5 11 Password on boot Security Menu 5 11 Boot Menu 5 12 Exit Menu 5 13 Upgrading The Computer Overview 6 1 When Not to Upgrade 6 2 Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 4 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 7 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 9 Modules Options Overview 7 1 Wireless LAN Module 7 2 802 11b g n Driver Installation 7 2 Connectin...

Page 22: ...Interface Ports Jacks Overview A 1 Notebook Ports and Jacks A 2 ATI Video Driver Controls ATI Video Driver Installation B 1 ATI Catalyst Control Center B 2 Attaching Other Displays B 4 Display Modes B 5 Configuring an External Display using the ATI CCC B 6 ATI CCC Switching Display Modes B 7 Configuring an External Display in Win 7 B 9 Theater Mode B 12 PowerPlay B 13 HDMI Audio Configuration B 14...

Page 23: ...XXI Preface Operating System C 4 Environmental Spec C 4 Dimensions Weight C 4 ...

Page 24: ...XXII Preface ...

Page 25: ...er 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 and Bluetooth mod ules some of which may be optional...

Page 26: ... 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 any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports Jacks on page A 1 Warning Boxes No matter what your level ...

Page 27: ... different system you will need to install the drivers listed in Drivers Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs 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 install...

Page 28: ...t 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 130 degrees use the other hand as illustrated in Figure 1 1 below to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD Figure 1 1 Opening the Lid LCD Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Shutdown Note that you should always shut your com...

Page 29: ...Buttons valid operation area 8 2 4 1 6 7 3 5 8 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually pro hibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if...

Page 30: ... Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status 1 2 1 2 Icon Color Description Green Scroll Lock Activated to activate press Fn Scr Lk Green Caps Lock Activated Green Number Lock Activated Green Hard Disk Activity Green The optional Wireless LAN Module ...

Page 31: ...ons When enabled Silent Mode will reduce fan noise and save power consumption Note this may reduce comput er performance Hot Key Function Toggle Silent Mode for power saving Activate the Default Internet Program Activate the Default E Mail Browser Note that in Windows 7 without Outlook Outlook Express installed this button has no function If Outlook Outlook Express are installed then the button wi...

Page 32: ...able it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Special Characters Some software applications allow ...

Page 33: ...7 Display Toggle Fn 3 75G 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 Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Silent Mode Toggle Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Make sure that Wireless is ON in t...

Page 34: ...4 RJ 45 LAN Jack 5 HDMI Out Port 6 2 USB 2 0 Ports 7 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 8 Multi In 1 Card Reader See HDMI Audio Con figuration on page B 14 for more information on the audio settings for HDMI 2 7 4 1 6 3 Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo 6 8 5 ...

Page 35: ... CD DVD e g due to an unexpected power interruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole Do not use a sharpened pencil or any object that may break and become lodged in the hole Don t try to remove a floppy disk CD DVD while the system is accessing it This may cause the system to crash Disk Eject Warning Don t try to eject a CD DVD while the system is acc...

Page 36: ...ke sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 2 3 1 4 3 3 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 on page 3 2 for full instructions Bottom Covers If your model includes the 3 75G option then a sma...

Page 37: ...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 contro...

Page 38: ...vely you can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution see right 5 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 8 on page 1 15 6 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 8 on page 1 15 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs To access the ATI Catalyst Control Center 1 Click Start and click All Programs or just click Start and select ATI CCC Figure 1 8 on page 1 15 2 Click Catalyst ...

Page 39: ...Video Features 1 15 Quick Start Guide 1 Screen Resolution ATI Catalyst Control Center Figure 1 8 Screen Resolution ATI Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 40: ...tton sleep 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 ...

Page 41: ... Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device Multi In 1 Card Reader TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features Adding a Printer ...

Page 42: ...e hard disk is accessible 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 disc...

Page 43: ...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 44: ...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 45: ...ional code 4 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 2 3 DVD Region Codes Region 1 USA Canada Region 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt Region 3 South East Asia Taiwan ...

Page 46: ...ay as 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 4 Left View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Sec...

Page 47: ...page 4 6 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further information at www synaptics com Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ... and slide both fingers in the direction required in a straight con tinuous motion Zooming The Pinch Zoom gesture can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the TouchPad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 7 ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...op or VIA HD Audio Deck control panel The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows and the volume func tion keys on the comput er Click the volume icon in the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 11 VIA HD Audio Deck Click Expert Mode to access the Advanced menus ...

Page 52: ... Audio Features 2 Expert Mode will allow you to access more advanced configuration menus See HDMI Audio Configuration on page B 14 for more information on the au dio settings for HDMI Figure 2 12 VIA HD Audio Deck Expert Mode ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...Features Components 2 14 2 ...

Page 55: ...r Plans Power Saving States Configuring the Power Buttons Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications OS Note Power management functions wi...

Page 56: ...CD to a comfortable 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 batte...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ... also return you to where you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for 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 th...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...Star to use the Energy Star power management and override other power saving settings 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 Conservation Modes The default Energy Star setting will result in maximum...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...rnal devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Wireless Hot Keys The computer s wireless function keys will not func tion properly if Wireless is turned OFF in the Win dows Mobility Center control panel The wireless indicators may show that the WLAN module is pow ered on however if wire less is OFF in the Mobility Center the module will not be powered on Make sure that Wireless is ON in the Mobilit...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ... 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 72: ...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 73: ...ating 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 Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated Module Drive...

Page 74: ...s Figure 4 1 Drivers Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as l...

Page 75: ...indows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 7 for instructions Driver for Windows 7 Page Video Page 4 5 LAN Page 4 6 TouchPad Page 4 6 CardReader Page 4 6 Hot Key Page 4 6 Audio Page 4 6 AMD AHCI Driver Page 4 7 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 2 PC Camera Module Page 7 8 3 75G HSPA Module Page...

Page 76: ... 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 77: ...ext 4 Click Accept button and click Yes 5 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the ATI Catalyst Control Center to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution 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...

Page 78: ...lity Yes 2 Click Next Next 3 Click Finish Finish to restart the computer Audio 1 Click 6 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to agree to the license and click Next 4 Click Next Next Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen To in stall any of the optional drivers listed ove...

Page 79: ...and the system restarted To uninstall the AMD AHCI driver see the instruc tions in Uninstalling the AMD AHCI Driver on page 8 12 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 C...

Page 80: ...ol Panel 2 Click Performance Information and Tools System and Security System Check the Windows Experience Index 3 Click Rate this computer 4 The computer will take a few minutes to assess the system performance 5 Close the control panel Optional Drivers See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro cedures for any modules included in your purchase op tion Figure 4 3 Drivers Installer Op...

Page 81: ...the introduction in 3 75G HSPA Module on page 7 15 and check the installation procedure for the appropriate module Bluetooth Module A driver is only required for the Combination Wireless LAN V3 0 Bluetooth See Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation on page 7 28 The operating system is the default setting for Blue tooth control for the standard V2 0 Bluetooth mod ule in Windows 7 and does not require ...

Page 82: ...Drivers Utilities 4 10 4 ...

Page 83: ...gs found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any changes you 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 doubt...

Page 84: ...lay a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting POST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pictured right is for guideline purposes only The POST scree...

Page 85: ... or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt Press F1 to resume F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the pr...

Page 86: ...er Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen on page 5 2 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu w...

Page 87: ... these tools 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 right side of each screen explains the highlighted 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 th...

Page 88: ...Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e ØØ midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu ...

Page 89: ... Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you 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 BIOS Revision KBC EC Firmware Revision Main Menu This item contains information on the current BIOS and firmware versions ...

Page 90: ...d Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to enable disable the WLAN Power Setting control If enabled then the system will remember the last power status of the Wireless LAN module e g before a restart or shut down Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu ...

Page 91: ...tall the AMD AHCI driver after installing all the system drivers see AMD AHCI Driver on page 4 7 or AMD AHCI Driver on page 7 26 USB BIOS Legacy Support Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus in non USB aware operating systems Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen see Th...

Page 92: ...s will not affect access to the computer OS only the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 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 af ter you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu ...

Page 93: ...ed to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter ...

Page 94: ...from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is avail able to help you move devices up and down the order Figure 5 5 Boot Menu ...

Page 95: ... Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 6 Exit Menu ...

Page 96: ...BIOS Utilities 5 14 5 ...

Page 97: ...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 procedure before you perform it Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any ...

Page 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...tall all necessary drivers and util ities see Driver Installation on page 4 2 when setting up a new hard disk HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the discs re quired to install your oper ating system and programs If you have access to the in ternet download the latest application and hardware...

Page 101: ...ding the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 6 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 2 Hard Disk Bay Cover Removal 1 2 3 2 1 3 ...

Page 102: ...everse the process to install a new hard disk drive do not forget to replace all the screws and covers Hard Disk Screws Cover The hard disks and cov ers pictured here may appear slightly different from your model design these designs are sub ject to change and up grade without notice Pay careful attention to the screws if included and cover orientation Figure 6 3 Hard Disk Removal 4 5 6 9 10 4 5 6...

Page 103: ...move screws 3 Carefully a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover lift up the bay cover 4 Carefully disconnect the fan cable and remove the cover Fan Cable Cover Make sure you recon nect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Note the information on replac ing the RAM CPU bay cover in Cover Pins on page 6 11 Figure 6 4 Removing the Component Bay Cover 5 1 4 5 6 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 104: ...grading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 5 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 6 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 5 Removing the Optical Device 7 8 8 7 ...

Page 105: ...uter and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws 3 Carefully a fan and cable are attached to the under side of the cover lift up the bay cover 4 Carefully disconnect the fan cable and remove the cover Fan Cable Cover Make sure you recon nect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Note the information on replac ing the RAM CPU bay cover in Co...

Page 106: ... 6 5 Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 7 6 The RAM module will pop up and you can remove it Figure 6 7 RAM Module Release Latches Figure 6 8 RAM Module Removal 7 8 7 8 9 9 ...

Page 107: ...uld 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 11 Replace the bay cover see sidebar and screws make sure you reconnect the fan cable 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 this computer m...

Page 108: ...Upgrading The Computer 6 12 6 ...

Page 109: ...talling the appropriate driver Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G HSPA modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require ments the antenna must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or trans mitter Important Notice 3 75G HSPA Bluetooth Wireless LAN Modu...

Page 110: ...s User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install Wireless Lan Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish to restart the computer Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows see overleaf Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic t...

Page 111: ... 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 1 Click Taskbar Icon Menu N...

Page 112: ... 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 2 Network Location Set ...

Page 113: ...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 3 Click Taskbar Icon Menu Disconnect ...

Page 114: ...PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon to access the network menu Wireless Hot Keys The computer s wireless function keys will not func tion properly if Wireless is turned OFF in the Win dows Mobility Center control panel The wireless indicators may show that the WLAN module is pow ered on however if wire less is OFF in the Mobility Center the module will not be powered on...

Page 115: ...e order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 There are a number of different camera modules available with this computer model series You will have the appropriate application installed for your camera Make sure you access the application via the desktop shortcut Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the lates...

Page 116: ...uter OR Click Next Install Finish Finish to restart the computer 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 ...

Page 117: ...crophone VIA High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut 9 Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone...

Page 118: ...Modules Options 7 10 PC Camera Module 7 Figure 7 5 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 119: ...ile Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid ac cidentally overwriting files Set the name and location then click Open Save then set the Capture file size and click OK You can then start the capture process as above Note the important information in Reducing Video File Size on p...

Page 120: ...rive Note that the Windows system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you save the captured video file to a location other than the C drive see Set Cap ture File on page 7 11 limit the file size of the captured video see Pre Allo cating File Space on page 7 11 or reduce video resolution see below To Red...

Page 121: ...top shortcut 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Anti Flicker Frequency Powerline Frequency Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here including the...

Page 122: ...gram allows you to take still pictures 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut 2 Go to Options and select Take Picture Snapshot 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop see sidebar Figure 7 7 Zoom Setting Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s de fault location is on the desk top Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to t...

Page 123: ... Follow the instructions on page 7 16 to install the USIM card which will be provided by your service provider and then install the application 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 124: ...s the hinge in order to release the lock and lift it up 5 Insert the USIM card as illustrated in Figure 7 9 and close the SIMLOCK Figure 7 8 USIM Card Cover Removal Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation procedures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnected all peripher als and cables including telephone lines It is advis able to also remove your battery in o...

Page 125: ... SIMLOCK by pushing it in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7 10 until it clicks into the lock position Figure 7 10 SIMLOCK Lock 3 75G HSPA Modules System Wake Up Note that the 3 75G modules DO NOT sup port system wake up on 3 75G HSPA modem activity ...

Page 126: ... toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA module When the 3 75G HSPA module is powered on the indicator will briefly be displayed Make sure you in stall the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that exiting the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA module Mobile Partner See Mobile Partner Application Installation on page 7 19 for driver installation information and Mobile Part...

Page 127: ...lities User s Manual disc into your exter nal optical device drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 3 Install 3G Driver Yes and then click Next 6 Choose the language you prefer and click OK Next 7 Click I Agree button to accept the license agreement 8 Click Next Install 9 Click Finish 10 Access the Mobile Partner application from the Start menu Start Pro grams All Programs Mobile Partner or b...

Page 128: ...menu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 If you have not created a profile click Tools and select Options and then click Profile Management 4 Click New and input the appropriate information for Profile Name APN and Authentication etc as supplied by your service provider 5 Click Save to save the profile Mobile Partner Help To get...

Page 129: ...rom the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 The software will run and you can select the Profile Name from the menu 4 Click Connect to begin the connection process 5 The Mobile Partner application will then display the connection information Figure 7 12 Connect Figure 7 13 Network Connection Prompt ...

Page 130: ...the taskbar to display the connection information 7 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection 8 While you are connected the indicators in the Mobile Partner window will display uploading and downloading icons and a network icon in the taskbar Figure 7 14 Connected Taskbar Notification ...

Page 131: ...t click the Disconnect icon or right click the taskbar icon and select Disconnect 10 The program will disconnect from the service provider 11 The module will still be on and you will need to press the Fn key combination to turn it off Figure 7 15 Disconnect ...

Page 132: ...e module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 19 14 If the module is on and the computer enters a power saving state then the power status of the module on resuming from the power saving state will be as below If the 3 75G HSPA module is on and the computer is Shut Down or Restarted the module will be off when the computer starts up ...

Page 133: ... Inbox or SIM USIM Card folder and select any message to read it 4 Right click the message and choose an option to reply forward or delete the message Creating and Sending SMS Messages 1 Click the Text icon in the Mobile Partner Interface 2 Click the New button 3 Enter the recipient s number in the Send To field or click the Send To button to select an entry from the phone book and click OK 4 Type...

Page 134: ...s per the instructions below 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 4 Install AMD AHCI Driver Yes 4 Click Next Install 5 Click Finish Finish to restart the computer 6 Click OK to reboot the system after the driver has been installed and the system restarted 7 To uninstall the AMD AHCI driver see the instructions in Unins...

Page 135: ...rs on page 1 9 When the Bluetooth module is powered on the indicator will briefly be displayed 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 136: ...click Next 7 Click Next select if you want to create an icon to appear on the desktop Next Install 8 Click Finish 9 The My Bluetooth icon will appear on the desktop and the Bluetooth item will be installed in the Programs All Programs menu 10 See Bluetooth Networking Setup on page 7 32 for information on Bluetooth networking High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire less LAN V3 0 Blu...

Page 137: ...y 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 17 My Bluetooth ...

Page 138: ...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 18 General Settings ...

Page 139: ...Modules Options Bluetooth Module 7 31 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 19 File Transfer Settings ...

Page 140: ...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 17 on page 7 29 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 20 Network Settings ...

Page 141: ...ombination to power on the Bluetooth module To Add a Bluetooth Device 1 Double click the My Bluetooth application on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 2 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer if no devices appear press F5 or click the Refresh button to search for devices Bluetooth Module Resuming From Sleep Mode The Bluetooth module s de fault state w...

Page 142: ...Modules Options 7 34 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 22 Bluetooth Device Options ...

Page 143: ...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 23 Bluetooth Pairing Code Connection Established ...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...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 25 ...

Page 146: ...tructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure 7 26 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 27 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 147: ...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 148: ...Modules Options 7 40 7 ...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...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 151: ...o run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 2 Keep copies of vital settings files such as...

Page 152: ...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 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...mediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using a USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged M...

Page 156: ...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 157: ... 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 158: ...he control panel The Wireless LAN Bluetooth 3 75G HSPA 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 6 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN Fn F12 Bluetooth or Fn 3 75G HSPA key combination s in order to enable the modules see Table 1 4 o...

Page 159: ...ported If you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the 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 ke...

Page 160: ... the diver for any reason 1 Go to the Windows control panel 2 Click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers 3 Click the arrow next to IDE ATA ATAPI controllers to open the sub menu 4 Double click AMD SATA controller 5 Click Driver tab and click Uninstall 6 Click to select Delete the driver software for this device and click OK Figure 8 1 Device Manager Uninstall AMD SATA Controller ...

Page 161: ...Click Restart Now to restart the computer again 9 After the computer has restarted return to the Windows control panel 10 Click Programs and Features Programs 11 Click AMDSata and click Uninstall Yes 12 Click Finish and close the control panel Figure 8 2 Uninstall AMDSata Programs and Features ...

Page 162: ...er Driver as appropriate for your operating system 2 Windows Vista will automatically configure the driver for you however Windows 7 requires further configuration 3 Make sure the Bluetooth device is powered on 4 Go the Windows 7 control panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers 5 Bluetooth Peripheral Device s will be listed under Other Devices note this will on...

Page 163: ...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 4 Browse my computer Let me pick from 9 Select Bluetooth Radios from the list Figure 8 5 Select Bluetooth Radios ...

Page 164: ... 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 6 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 165: ...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 7 Device Manager Bluetooth Radio ...

Page 166: ...ement settings as follows 1 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security 2 Double click Computer Management 3 Click Device Manager under System Tools and click the arrow to the left of Network adapters 4 Double click jMicron PCIExpress Fast Ethernet Adapter and click Power Management tab 5 Click to enable place a check in the checkbox Allow this device to ...

Page 167: ...b 7 Scroll down to the bottom of the Property menu and select Wakeup from Shutdown 8 Click to select Enabled from the drop down Value menu 9 Click OK to close the menu 10 Close the Computer Management control panel Figure 8 9 Network Adapter Wake On LAN Advanced ...

Page 168: ...Troubleshooting 8 20 8 ...

Page 169: ... Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc ...

Page 170: ...t dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface is an audio video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device by means of a HDMI cable Note that HDMI carries both audio and video signals Headph...

Page 171: ...store USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your US...

Page 172: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 173: ...ck 1 Install Video Driver Yes 2 Click Next Install button 3 Click the Express or Custom if you prefer to manually configure the driver installation settings button and click Next 4 Click Accept button and click Yes 5 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the Display Display Settings control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution...

Page 174: ...will help you configure your display options ATI Taskbar Icon The ATI Catalyst Control Center can be accessed as above or by double clicking the icon in the taskbar or by right clicking the icon and selecting Catalyst Control Center If you don t see the ATI icon in the taskbar click Op tions Preferences tab in the ATI Catalyst Con trol Center and select En able System Tray Menu see Figure 1 8 on p...

Page 175: ...w quick access to features such as display options 3D Set tings color and Help menus etc Adjust settings from the Graphics and Options menus at the top of the control panel Help Menus Click the Help icon and select an option from the drop down menu Press F1 to bring up Help for any current ly selected page Figure B 2 ATI Catalyst Control Center Advanced Settings ...

Page 176: ... your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions provided on the following pages 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 See HDMI Audio Configuration on page B 14 for more information on the au dio settings for HDMI Function Keys You can use the Fn F7 ...

Page 177: ...displays with exactly the same content reso lution refresh rates and color quality etc Extend Extend treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When a display is Extended you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a diff...

Page 178: ...ays from the Graphics menu in the top left of the screen 4 Attached displays will appear in the lower part of the screen click Detect Displays to find any attached displays that do not automatically appear 5 Right click the attached display icon to bring up the options 6 Select an option from the menu and click Yes to accept the settings 7 Click OK to save the changes Detect Displays Click Detect ...

Page 179: ...hics menu in the top left of the screen 4 Attached displays will appear in the lower part of the screen click Detect Displays to find any attached displays that do not automatically appear 5 Right click the attached external display icon and select Disable 6 Click Yes to accept the settings 7 After the external display has been disabled right click the attached external display icon again Figure B...

Page 180: ... Duplicate or Extend from the menu 9 Click Yes to accept the settings 10 If you need to change the display mode then disable the external display and configure as outlined here Figure B 5 Desktops Displays Extend Mode Right click and select either Duplicate or Extend ...

Page 181: ...display to the external monitor port HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel see Video Features on page 1 13 3 Click the Detect button 4 The computer will then detect any attached displays 5 You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu Figure B 6 Screen Resolution Multiple Displays Win 7 ...

Page 182: ...etting changes 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 183: ... configura tion and modes this is particularly useful when attaching a projector in Windows 7 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor 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 Selection Wi...

Page 184: ...Mode B Theater Mode Theater Mode enables you to display video playback in full screen on a secondary monitor Theater Mode can be configured from the Avivo Video Theater Mode tab in the Graphics Settings Tree View pane Figure B 9 Theater Mode ...

Page 185: ...ATI Video Driver Controls PowerPlay B 13 B PowerPlay PowerPlay in the ATI CCC allows you to set your graphics processor settings for higher performance or longer battery life Figure B 10 PowerPlay ...

Page 186: ...as per the instructions below 1 Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port 2 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Playback tab 4 Click to select the connected HDMI device and click Set Default or right click the icon and select Set as Default Device Figure B 11 Sound HDMI Device Set Default ...

Page 187: ...iguration B 15 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 12 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 188: ...I 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 4 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 ap...

Page 189: ...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 190: ... 0 35 56cm 16 9 HD 1366 768 TFT LCD Memory Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRII DDR2 800MHz Real Frequency depends on the FSB of Processor Memory Expandable up to 4GB using 1GB 2GB SO DIMM Modules Video ATI Radeon HD3200 On Board Video High Preference 3D 2D Graphic Accelerator Shared Memory Architecture of up to 512MB Supports Microsoft DirectX 10 BIOS One 8Mb SPI Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS St...

Page 191: ...h PCIe Interface Option 300K Pixel PC Camera Module with USB interface Factory Option 1 3M Pixel PC Camera Module with USB interface Factory Option Bluetooth 2 1 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Factory Option Combo WLAN 802 11b g n and Bluetooth v3 0 Half Mini Card Module with PCIe Interface Factory Option Communication 3 75G Module UMTS HSPDA based 3 75G Module with USB Mini Card Interface Factory ...

Page 192: ...n Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Operating System Windows 7 Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Dimensions Weight 340mm w 238mm d 13 9 31 8mm h 2 2 kg with 6 Cell Battery Pack ...

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