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Quick Start Guide

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Model Differences

This notebook series includes different models that vary slightly in LCD type, design style, color and general
appearance. Note that though your computer may look slightly different from that pictured throughout this man-
ual.

Changeable LCD Back Covers

Note that this computer series includes some model designs with specially designed changeable LCD back cover
options. Follow the instructions in

“Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers” on page 6 - 12

to change the

covers (these covers are not applicable to all models in this series - consult your service center for details and
see

“Specifications” on page A - 1

). Note that your model’s appearance may appear slightly different from those

pictured throughout this manual.

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Summary of Contents for E4120

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

Page 4: ...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: ...et forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to...

Page 7: ...om 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 3 42A ...

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: ...ectrician 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 a...

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 hard ware 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: ...ers 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 Video Features 1 16 Power Options 1 18 MOFA LCD Back Covers 1 19 Features Components Overview 2 1 Hard Disk Drive 2 2 Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Loading Discs 2 3 Handling CDs...

Page 20: ...r Buttons 3 8 Resuming Operation 3 9 Energy Star Power Saving 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 Windows 7 Driver Installation 4 2 Updating Rei...

Page 21: ...dvanced Menu 5 8 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 8 Installed O S Advanced Menu 5 9 SATA Mode Selection Advanced Menu 5 9 DFOROM Robson Support Advanced Menu SATA Mode Selection 5 9 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 5 9 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu 5 9 Legacy OS Boot Advanced Menu 5 10 Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu 5 10 Power on Boot Beep Advanced Menu 5 10 Battery Low...

Page 22: ...e HSDPA Connection Manager 7 32 Creating a Profile 7 35 Choosing a Profile 7 38 Editing a Profile 7 39 Text Messaging Service SMS 7 40 Setting 7 43 Statistics Information 7 49 PC Camera Module 7 50 PC Camera Driver Installation 7 51 Bluetooth Module 7 58 Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 7 59 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Settings 7 60 Bluetooth Networking Setup 7 63 Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module Configura...

Page 23: ...l Clear Video Technology B 11 HDMI Audio Configuration B 12 Specifications Processor C 2 Processor Cont d C 2 Processor Cont d C 2 Core Logic C 3 Display C 3 Memory C 3 Video C 3 BIOS C 3 Storage C 3 Audio C 3 Keyboard Pointing Device C 3 Interface C 3 Card Reader C 3 Slots C 4 Communication C 4 Communication Cont d C 4 Power Management C 4 Power C 4 Security C 4 Operating System C 4 Environmental...

Page 24: ...XXII Preface ...

Page 25: ...ptions Chapter 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...

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

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

Page 28: ...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: ...angeable LCD Back Covers Note that this computer series includes some model designs with specially designed changeable LCD back cover options Follow the instructions in Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers on page 6 12 to change the covers these covers are not applicable to all models in this series consult your service center for details and see Specifications on page A 1 Note that your model s ...

Page 30: ...erational area is that indicated within the red dotted lines above 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 i...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ... Key Buttons 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 ...

Page 33: ...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 Scr Lk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for status 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 34: ...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 35: ... Port 6 2 USB 2 0 Ports 7 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 8 ExpressCard 34 Slot Optional 9 Multi in 1 Card Reader Note the ExpressCard Slot is a factory option for certain computer models in this series only 2 7 4 1 6 3 Multi In 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC Compatible MS Memory Sti...

Page 36: ...s Figure 1 5 Right Rear Views 1 Microphone In Jack 2 Headphone Out Jack 3 USB 2 0 Port 4 Modem Port Optional 5 Optical Device Drive Bay for CD DVD Device 6 Security Lock Slot 7 Battery Note the Modem is a factory option for certain computer models in this series only 1 5 2 3 6 7 4 ...

Page 37: ...e Don t try to remove a floppy disk CD DVD while the system is accessing it This may cause the system to crash Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialog box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you...

Page 38: ...othing 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 Information on page 3 11 for full in structions Bottom Covers If your model includes the 3 75G option then ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...resolution see right 5 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 8 on page 1 17 6 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 8 on page 1 17 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs To access the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile control panel 1 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 8 on page 1 17 in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 2 Click the Intel R tab Figure 1 ...

Page 41: ...Video Features 1 17 Quick Start Guide 1 Figure 1 8 Screen Resolution Intel GMA Driver for Mobile 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 42: ...leep 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 at...

Page 43: ...gned changeable LCD back covers If your purchase option includes the specially designed change able LCD back cover option then follow the instructions in Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers on page 6 12 to change the covers note these covers are not applicable to all models in this series consult your service center for details Figure 1 10 Magic Of Film Art Optional LCD Back Covers ...

Page 44: ...Quick Start Guide 1 20 1 ...

Page 45: ...ponents 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 Optional TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features Adding a Printer ...

Page 46: ...he 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 dis...

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: ...hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver see CardReader on page 4 7 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 RSMMC SD Secure Digital...

Page 51: ...ard Reader driver see CardReader on page 4 7 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it ExpressCard Slot Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the ExpressCard slot when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the Expre...

Page 52: ...s available for this computer model series The fol lowing pages contain information on both drivers TouchPad Scrolling This computer model se ries may feature different TouchPad versions These TouchPads may differ in their vertical scrolling function in most scrollable windows Some TouchPads require sliding the finger up and down on the right of the TouchPad to scroll the window Other versions req...

Page 53: ... 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 installation or only en able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for ...

Page 54: ...lick 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 ...

Page 55: ... 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 56: ...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 57: ...TouchPad driver icon in the taskbar You may then configure the buttons pointers and finger sensing pad op tions to your preferences Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its installation or only en able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details Figure 2 11 Mouse Properties ...

Page 58: ... contains all the configurable items and you can click the to expand the menu selections You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 3 Click Finger Sensing Pad tab and click Configure 4 Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable ...

Page 59: ... tickbox is clicked Double click Gestures and then double click Advanced to open the submenu You can con figure any of the gestures from this submenu Play Video You can get a clearer view of the gestures in volved by clicking the Play Video option for each gesture item Figure 2 13 Finger Sensing Pad Gestures Advanced ...

Page 60: ...nents 2 16 Audio Features 2 Audio Features This computer will feature one of two possible audio systems depending on your purchase configuration See the appropriate following pages for audio control panel information ...

Page 61: ...ktop 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 14 VIA HD Audio Deck Click Expert Mode to access the Advanced menus ...

Page 62: ... Audio Features 2 Expert Mode will allow you to access more advanced configuration menus See HDMI Audio Configuration on page B 12 for more information on the au dio settings for HDMI Figure 2 15 VIA HD Audio Deck Expert Mode ...

Page 63: ...ontrol 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 16 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to ac...

Page 64: ... 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 17 Optimizing Audio Recording ...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...Features Components 2 22 2 ...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...ct the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD 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 be...

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

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

Page 71: ...r 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 Power...

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

Page 73: ... 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 74: ...r buttons do on the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able Figure 3 4 Power Opti...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...aken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Change plan settings Change advanced power settings see Figure 3 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 78: ...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 79: ... fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 15 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into a...

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

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

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

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

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

Page 85: ...configured 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 Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that t...

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

Page 87: ...Page Chipset Page 4 6 Video VGA Page 4 6 Modem optional Page 4 6 LAN Page 4 7 CardReader Page 4 7 TouchPad Page 4 7 Hot Key Page 4 7 Audio Page 4 7 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 3 MEI Driver Page 4 9 3 75G HSPA Module Page 7 20 PC Camera Module Page 7 51 Bluetooth Module A driver is only required for the Bluetooth WLAN combo module Page 7 59 ...

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

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

Page 90: ... 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution Modem Optional 1 Click 3 Install Modem Driver Yes 2 Click OK 3 The modem is ready for dial up configuration Modem Country Selection Go to the Phone and Modem Optio...

Page 91: ...the com puter Hot Key 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey Utility Yes 2 Click Next Next 3 Click Finish Finish to restart the computer Audio 1 Click 8 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 the Drivers Installer screen To in stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf eject the Device Drivers ...

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

Page 93: ...ers Menu Wireless LAN Module See the introduction in Wireless LAN Module on page 7 2 and check the installation procedure MEI Driver 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install MEI Driver Yes 4 Click Next Yes Next Next 5 Click Finish 3 75G HSPA Module See the introduction in 3 75G HSPA Module on page 7 20 and check ...

Page 94: ...Bluetooth Module A driver is only required for the Combination Wireless LAN V3 0 Bluetooth See Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation on page 7 59 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 a driver See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7 on page 7 67 for instructions ...

Page 95: ...rd 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 doubts consult your service representative BIOS Screens Note ...

Page 96: ...ystem from booting it will display 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 guideli...

Page 97: ...f 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 problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the...

Page 98: ... To enter 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...

Page 99: ... 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 100: ...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 101: ...ically 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 VGA Card VBIOS Revision VBIOS Build Date Main Menu This item contains information on the v...

Page 102: ...ed display this can be dis abled for power saving purposes Total Graphics Memory allows you to set the amount of system memory to be allocated for use by the internal graphics device The default memory size may be adjusted by pressing the spacebar to adjust to 256MB or MaxDVMT i e the maximum amount of memory available to the video system see Dynamic Video Memory Technology on page B 1 if required...

Page 103: ...ou are unsure of the mode your hard disk supports contact your ser vice center DFOROM Robson Support Advanced Menu SATA Mode Selection This item will only be available if you have selected AHCI in SATA Mode Selection The option should be enabled to support Intel Turbo Memory Technology Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus...

Page 104: ...Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have in stalled a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot 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...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...anti virus program see Viruses on page 8 4 Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords pr...

Page 107: ...om the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order 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 screens may appear sli...

Page 108: ... 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 109: ...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 Changing the Optional LCD Back Covers Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative befo...

Page 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...all necessary drivers and util ities see Windows 7 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 har...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ... 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 119: ...t 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 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 compu...

Page 120: ... these covers are not appli cable to all models in this series consult your service center for details 1 Open the LCD and carefully remove the rubber screw covers and set them aside 2 Remove screws from the front cover Rubber Screw Covers After removing the rub ber screw covers place them on a clean dry surface or attach them to the front cover itself in order to pre vent loss of adhesive Figure 6...

Page 121: ...e Optional LCD Back Covers 6 13 6 3 Carefully slide the cover forward in the direction of the arrows as illustrated below 4 Remove the LCD back cover Figure 6 11 Slide the Cover Forward Figure 6 12 Remove the LCD Back Cover 5 6 5 6 7 7 ...

Page 122: ...on the cover 6 Slide the cover forward until it clicks firmly into place 7 Run your hands around the sides and front of the cover to make sure it is firmly aligned in place carefully press down to make sure the fit is secure 8 Replace the screws and rubber covers see Figure 6 10 on page 6 12 Figure 6 13 Replacing the LCD Back Cover 8 8 9 9 10 10 10 9 10 ...

Page 123: ...on 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 Modules In order to comply with FCC regulations you should NOT operate th...

Page 124: ...rivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Wireless should be turned ON in the Windows Mobility Center to ensure proper wireless function key behavior see Wireless Hot Keys on page 7 19 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 abo...

Page 125: ...ck Finish to restart the computer Intel Wi Fi Link Series Driver Installation If you see the message Found New Hardware click Cancel to close the window 1 Make sure the module is powered on then insert the Device Drivers Util ities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next 5 Click the button to accept the license and ...

Page 126: ... 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 127: ... 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 128: ...ck the taskbar wireless icon click the active connection and then click Disconnect button Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure networks may allow unau thorized access to your computer documents websites and files etc Figure 7 3 Click Taskbar Icon Menu Disconnect ...

Page 129: ...oth 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 WiF...

Page 130: ...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 4 Intel My WiFi Utility ...

Page 131: ...ireless LAN Module 7 9 7 3 Click Start and click Control Panel 4 Click Network and Sharing Center Network and Internet 5 Click Change adapter settings Figure 7 5 Network and Sharing Center Click Change adapter settings ...

Page 132: ...Modules Options 7 10 Wireless LAN Module 7 6 Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Properties Figure 7 6 Network Connections Right click Wireless Network Connection and select Proper ties ...

Page 133: ...ect through this computer s Internet connection 8 Select Wireless Network Connection under Home networking connection 9 Click OK Figure 7 7 Wireless Network Connection Properties Sharing Click Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Internet connection Select Wireless Network Connection ...

Page 134: ...odule 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 8 Intel My WiFi Utility Profiles ...

Page 135: ...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 10 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 11 on page 7 14 The Net...

Page 136: ... 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 11 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Security ...

Page 137: ...odules Options Wireless LAN Module 7 15 7 17 Click Sharing tab 18 It is recommended that the Filter Network Traffic and DHCP and DNS Server are Disabled Figure 7 12 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Sharing ...

Page 138: ...ions 7 16 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 13 Intel My WiFi Profile Settings Advanced ...

Page 139: ... Options Wireless LAN Module 7 17 7 22 Double click Wireless Network Connection in Network Connections 23 Click Details to display the Network Connection Details Figure 7 14 Wireless Network Connection Details ...

Page 140: ...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 15 Intel My WiFi Utility Add New Device ...

Page 141: ...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 142: ...SPA modules available for this series of computer models Each module is supplied with the appropriate application software The module type supplied may depend upon the com puter model purchased Check with your service center for details Install the driver from the Drivers Installer menu and check the instructions for the appropriate application on the following pages Important Notice 3 75G HSPA Bl...

Page 143: ... the hinge in order to release the lock and lift it up 5 Insert the USIM card as illustrated in Figure 7 18 and close the SIMLOCK Figure 7 17 USIM Card Cover Removal Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation procedures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnected all peripher als and cables including telephone lines It is advis able to also remove your battery in ...

Page 144: ... SIMLOCK by pushing it in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7 19 until it clicks into the lock position Figure 7 19 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 145: ...e 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 24 for driver installation information and Mobile Partner Application on page 7 25 for instructions on using the Mobile Partner application BandLuxe HSDPA Utility...

Page 146: ...r 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 7 Click I Agree button to accept the license agreement 8 Click Next Install 9 Click Finish to restart the computer 10 Access the Mobile Partner application from the Start menu Start Pro grams All Programs Mobile Par...

Page 147: ...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 148: ...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 21 Connect Figure 7 22 Network Connection Prompt ...

Page 149: ...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 23 Connected Taskbar Notification ...

Page 150: ...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 24 Disconnect ...

Page 151: ...e module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 24 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 152: ... 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 153: ...ities 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 the button to accept the license and click Next 8 Click Next Install 9 Click Finish 10 Access the BandLuxe HSDPA Utility from the Start menu Connection Manager or Start Programs All Programs Ba...

Page 154: ... is not the case you may need to create a profile see Creating a Profile on page 7 35 1 Power on the 3 75G HSPA module using the Fn key combination 2 Access the Connection Manager from the Start menu Connection Manager or Start Programs All Programs BandLuxe BandLuxe HSDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 3 Click CONNECT Figure 7 26 BandLuxe Connection Manager Not connected ...

Page 155: ... set your network connection to home work or public on the first connection 5 The connected icon will appear at the top of the utility screen 6 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection Figure 7 27 Connected Figure 7 28 BandLuxe Connection Manager Connected ...

Page 156: ...connect icon or click the close icon at the top right of the utility and click Yes to confirm 9 The program will disconnect from the service provider 10 The module will still be on and you will need to press the Fn key combination to turn it off 11 If you are unsuccessful in connecting this way you may need to add a profile with information provided by your service provider see over Figure 7 29 Ta...

Page 157: ...ager from the Start menu Connection Manager or Start Programs All Programs BandLuxe BandLuxe HSDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 2 Click the Menu Profile 3 The default profile will display the service provider s name from the USIM card Figure 7 30 Menu Profile Figure 7 31 Default Profile ...

Page 158: ...sed 6 You will need to check with your service provider to confirm if the User Name and Password are required 7 You will need to enter the Access Point Name and phone Number as supplied by the service provider 8 Click Save to save the profile Password The password can be any combination of let ters and numbers and is case sensitive Check with your service provid er to confirm that a user name and ...

Page 159: ...anager Home screen 11 To use a profile click to select it and then click Apply button and the settings will be transferred to Connection Manager New SIM Card If you switch to a differ ent SIM card then the default profile will no longer be valid You will need to create a new profile as described here If you do not have access to all the infor mation necessary to create a new profile you should uni...

Page 160: ... the Connection Manager from the Start menu Connection Manager or Start Programs All Programs BandLuxe BandLuxe HSDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 2 Click the Menu Profile 3 Highlight the profile required and click Default 4 Click OK to confirm 5 YES will be displayed alongside the chosen default profile Figure 7 34 Choosing a Profile ...

Page 161: ... Profile 3 Highlight the profile required and click Edit 4 You will then be able to access the General tab you will need to confirm with your service provider for any changes to make here and the other tabs are generic to Windows Get the Latest Access Point Name Database The Profile menu al lows you to update the Access Point Name APN list When the network connection is established click the Get t...

Page 162: ...ct the message and it will scroll open above Select the message and press the Save Delete or Reply buttons to perform the appropriate function Unread messages are displayed as closed enve lope icons and read messages are open displayed as envelope icons Incoming Messages If the program is open you do not have to be connected you will be notified of incoming messages in the taskbar see SMS Prefer e...

Page 163: ...e Click Compose to create a new message You can enter the telephone number in the To field or click the contact button to add a contact from a list The contact list allows you to choose 3 contact options see sidebar Click a contact and click Select to choose it and click Exit to return to the Compose screen Contact List Types Select a contact from the SIM card Select a contact from the Outlook add...

Page 164: ...lect button to insert it into the message Click New button to create a new template and Save button to add it to the existing list To delete a template click to highlight it and click Delete button to delete it Draft The Draft folder contains messages that have been composed but not yet sent Click to highlight a message in the draft window and click Edit button to return to the Compose window to f...

Page 165: ...o edit the settings 4 After you have edited the settings click Save button to confirm the changes General Click the Auto connect on startup checkbox to have the program automatically connect to the internet when the program is run Click Save button to confirm the changes Language The Connection Manager offers multiple language interfaces Click the menu and select a language from the dropbox Click ...

Page 166: ...pear in the taskbar and an envelope icon will appear in the upper left corner of the Home screen when a new message arrives SMS SMS Service Center Click the Use default number in phone checkbox to use the default number from the USIM card or uncheck to manually input a new service center number Click Save button to confirm the changes Figure 7 40 Incoming SMS Notification Figure 7 41 Setting SMS ...

Page 167: ...N if necessary Press Apply after making any changes A SIM card must be inserted for this function to be activated If a PIN code is enabled the input will be requested during USIM card initialization After 3 incorrect PIN code entries the USIM card will be locked and you will need to contact your service provider to unlock it Figure 7 42 Setting SIM ...

Page 168: ... Radio Set the appropriate network search options from the dual mode setting menu Click Apply button after making any changes Note 2G 3G 3 5G data transferring will be disconnected when you apply a new Ra dio setting Figure 7 43 Setting Radio ...

Page 169: ...p a list of all available networks Click to highlight a network in the Prefer list and click the up arrow on the left to move it up the list to increase its preference click the down arrow to decrease the preference Clicking the red icon removes the highlighted network from the Prefer list In the bottom list highlight a network and click the up arrow above to move that net work to the Prefer list ...

Page 170: ...setting allows you to choose a network from all available Click Man ual Next to view the list Click to highlight a network from the list and click Se lect button to choose the network or Cancel button to make no change Figure 7 45 Setting Network Manual ...

Page 171: ...HSDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 2 Click the Menu Statistics 3 Click Connection Log tab to see data counting by each and total connection status for reference only The Information screen displays Version or Signal specifications 1 Access the Connection Manager from the Start menu Connection Manager or Start Programs All Programs BandLuxe BandLuxe HSDPA Utility R11 Connection Manager 2 Click th...

Page 172: ...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 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 a...

Page 173: ...r OR Click Next Install Finish to restart the computer 5 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...

Page 174: ...e Realtek 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 Device menu heading and select Microp...

Page 175: ...Modules Options PC Camera Module 7 53 7 Figure 7 47 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 176: ...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 177: ...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 54 limit the file size of the captured video see Pre Allo cating File Space on page 7 54 or reduce video resolution see below To Red...

Page 178: ...sktop shortcut 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Anti Flicker Powerline Frequency Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here including the fig ure...

Page 179: ...s you to take still pictures 1 Run the camera application from the desktop shortcut 2 Go to Options and select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop see sidebar Figure 7 49 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 take a still pictur...

Page 180: ...ibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F12 key com bination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module and check the LED indicator to see if the module is pow ered on or not see Table 1 4 on page 1 10 Table 1 2 on page 1 7 Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is sup ported in ...

Page 181: ...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 63 for information on Bluetooth networking High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire less LAN V3 0 Blu...

Page 182: ...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 50 My Bluetooth ...

Page 183: ... 7 61 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 51 General Settings ...

Page 184: ...Modules Options 7 62 Bluetooth Module 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 52 File Transfer Settings ...

Page 185: ...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 50 on page 7 60 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 53 Network Settings ...

Page 186: ...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 187: ...Modules Options Bluetooth Module 7 65 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 55 Bluetooth Device Options ...

Page 188: ...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 56 Bluetooth Pairing Code Connection Established ...

Page 189: ... Bluetooth module 2 A Bluetooth icon will appear in the taskbar 3 You can then do any of the following to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Double click the taskbar icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Right click the taskbar icon and choose an option from the menu Add a Device Click Start and click Control Panel and then click Devices and Printers Hardware and Sound C...

Page 190: ...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 58 ...

Page 191: ...tructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure 7 59 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 60 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 192: ...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 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...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 197: ...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 198: ...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 199: ...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 an ExpressCard 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 recharge...

Page 200: ...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 201: ... 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 202: ...e 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 7 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 on...

Page 203: ... supported If you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the 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 th...

Page 204: ...ing feature When not in use the Card Reader Network LAN Device will not appear in the Windows Device Manager as they are not consuming any power However as soon as the Card Reader is reading from writing to an inserted card or the LAN card is experiencing network activity the device will reappear in the Windows Device Manager Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Page 205: ...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 206: ...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 207: ... 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 208: ...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 209: ... 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 210: ...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 211: ...t possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer 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 com...

Page 212: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 213: ...rs Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much system memory RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be installed DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system ...

Page 214: ... 1 16 OR 2 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 3 Double click the Intel R GMA Driver for Mobile control panel in Windows Taskbar Icon You can also access the controller properties from the taskbar Click on the icon to bring up the menu and scroll to Graphics Proper ties If you cannot see the tray icon go to the In tel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver tab in t...

Page 215: ...u item or button Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Display Selection At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple Display Selection op tions Figure B 2 IntelGraphicsMedia Accelerator Driver for mobile Control Panel Tabs ...

Page 216: ... Browse to the executable file for the application you want to set the scheme for see sidebar and click Open to select it 7 Click Save to save the settings you can click in the Restore the display settings after exiting this application box to return to your original settings when you exit the program 8 Click OK to exit the program 9 You can run the scheme by clicking the taskbar icon and selectin...

Page 217: ...oth connected displays output the same view and may be configured independently Multiple Display 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 enoug...

Page 218: ...lick Display Devices 3 Click to choose Intel R Dual Display Clone Operating Mode 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 5 Click Display Settings to adjust the settings for the attached devices Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view Multiple Display selection op tions Video Settings Click Video Settings button in the Intel R GMA Driver for mobile...

Page 219: ...e settings for the attached devices Display Settings 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 5 Extended Desktop Mode Click the appropriate moni ...

Page 220: ...2 Go to the Screen resolution control panel 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 Figure B 6 Screen Resolution Multiple Displays Win 7 ...

Page 221: ...he Multiple Displays menu Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display s Extend these displays Treats both connected displays as separate devices Show desktop only on 1 2 Only one of your displays is used Figure B 7 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options Win 7 ...

Page 222: ...figura 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 Selectio...

Page 223: ...ver for mobile control panel and click Display Multiple Displays 3 Click Operating Mode and select Single Display from the menu 4 Select your TV as the Primary Display i e the only display 5 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 6 The wizard will now take you through the steps to set up high quality video support for your external display configure in either Automatic or Manual modes T...

Page 224: ...tions below Windows Audio Setup for HDMI 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 4 Click Playback tab and double click HDMI Device 5 Click the HDMI Device Properties tabs and adjust the settings as per your requirements 6 Click OK to close the Sound control panel Fi...

Page 225: ...es through the device HDMI 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 on the previous 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 Other Applications If you are using a third p...

Page 226: ...Intel Video Driver Controls B 14 B ...

Page 227: ...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 228: ...0M Processor 2 26GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package Intel Core i3 370M Processor 2 40GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package Intel Core i3 350M Processor 2 26GHz 32nm 32 Nanometer Process Technology 3MB L3 Cache 1066MHz FSB TDP 35W rPGA988A Socket P Package Processor Cont d ...

Page 229: ...e Changeable 12 7mm h Super Multi Optical Device Drive CD DVD with SATA Interface Factory Option One Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h HDD with SATA Serial Interface Audio High Definition Audio 3D Enhanced Stereo System Built In Microphone 2 Built In Speakers Keyboard Pointing Device Isolated WinKey Keyboard Built in TouchPad with Multi Gesture Functionality Interface Three USB 2 0 Ports One External Monito...

Page 230: ... d 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 UMTS HSPDA based 3 75G Module with USB Mini Card Interface Factory Option Quad band GSM GPRS 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz UMTS WCDMA FDD 2100 MHz Note that UMTS modes CAN NOT be used in North America Power Management Supports Wake on ...

Page 231: ...Art II Changeable LCD Back Covers Note these covers are applicable only to certain computer models in this series 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 31 8mm h 2 2 kg with 48 84WH Battery ODD ...

Page 232: ...Specifications C 6 C ...

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