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BEFORE YOU START

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Familiarize yourself with the computer

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL

To open, slide the latch and then simply lift the lid up.

When closing it, be sure not to slam it shut.

Summary of Contents for N1005

Page 1: ...N1100 N1005 NOTEBOOK PC USER S MANUAL JAN2006 E N G L I S H ...

Page 2: ...9 RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW 11 BACK OVERVIEW 12 BOTTOMOVERVIEW 12 GETTING STARTED 13 Power Sources 13 CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS 13 RECHARGING THE BATTERY 14 Starting Your Notebook 15 POWER ON 15 Status Indicators 16 Using Function Keys 18 Using the TouchPad 19 Memory Module Upgrade 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 Identifying the Problem 21 APPENDIX 22 Notebook Specifications 22 ...

Page 3: ...c fields To prevent possible overheating of the computer s processor make sure you don t block the open ings provided for ventilation DO NOT press or touch the display panel DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces DO NOT use your notebook computer under harsh conditions DO NOT expose to direct sunlight DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures ...

Page 4: ...ur notebook by the display If you are traveling with your computer remem ber to carry it as hand luggage Do not check it in asbaggage DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them away from children Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humid ity by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture ...

Page 5: ... Notebook Computer Lithium Ion battery AC adapter with power cord Driver and Applications CD Quick Start Guide or User Guide Depending upon the configuration of your notebook you may also need following items DVD CD RW Combo Application CD Dual DVD RW Application CD Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete read through the following pages to learn about all of your...

Page 6: ...BEFORE YOU START 6 Familiarize yourself with the computer OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL To open slide the latch and then simply lift the lid up When closing it be sure not to slam it shut ...

Page 7: ...eception and transmission of voice and or other audio data to any program capable of accepting such input Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound Status Indicator Lights The Status indicator lights correspon...

Page 8: ...it to sleep See Suspend Resume Power On Button in the Power On section for more information TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device is a mouse like cursor control with two buttons and a touch sensitive movement pad Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or external speake...

Page 9: ...o connect additional peripheral devices to your com puter through a universal port as it were The Port Replicator itself contains all the necessary additional ports and connects to your computer through a single port on the left side of the computer Not available in all configurations Modem RJ 11 Port The modem RJ 11 port is used to attach a telephone line to the internal 56K modem Depending on yo...

Page 10: ...rt allows you to connect to video devices such as a television projector or a VCR to your computer USB Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices They support v2 0 of the USB standard which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb s ...

Page 11: ...s high as 480 Mb s Optical Drive The Optical Drive allows you to play back a media discs such as CDs and DVDs Optical Drive Activity Indicator This light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is being accessed by the operating system Optical Drive Eject Button The Optical Drive Eject Button allows you to open the Optical Drive tray to remove or insert a DVD or CD Em...

Page 12: ...e model number and other information about your notebook Compartment Cover The Wireless LAN compartment contains the Wireless LAN card The memory compartment contains the computer s memory modules The internal hard disk drive is accessible through the hard disk drive bay The CPU sits in the CPU bay Lithium Ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium Ion battery It can be opened f...

Page 13: ...1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapter Your notebook will automatically switch from DC power to battery power The Lithium Ion battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will ...

Page 14: ...ies continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode There is no guarantee your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point To protect your computer from damage use only the power adapter that came with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating Once your note computer goes into Suspend mode as a result...

Page 15: ...t it to shocks or vibration as you risk damaging the hard disk When you power on your notebook it will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality If a fault is found your computer emits an audio warning and or displays and error message Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system ...

Page 16: ...Memory Card Reader Activity and Wireless LAN Bluetooth Activity Furthermore at the top of the keyboard there are four additional status indicator lights Caps Lock Num Lock Hard driver Activity and Wireless Bluetooth The Caps Lock Indicator This indicator tells you that the keyboard is set to type in all capital letters The Num Lock Indicator This indicator states that the internal keyboard is set ...

Page 17: ... battery the Battery indicator lights remains on even if your notebook is shut off If there is no battery activity the power adapters are not connected or the power switch is Off the Battery indicator will also be off Batteries subjected to shocks vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged Wireless LAN Activity Indicator The Wireless LAN Activity indicator tells you whether your...

Page 18: ... change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display panel only both built in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only FN F4 Decreases the screen Brightness FN F5 Increases the screen Brightness FN F6 Mutes the computer s volume FN F7 Decreases the compute...

Page 19: ...nd then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once Double Clicking Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and then immediately r...

Page 20: ...the way so that it is lying flat on the work surface 4 Remove the five screws securing the compartment cover The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module 5 Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module chip side up with the connector slot in the compartment 6 Insert the memory upgr...

Page 21: ...emove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your notebook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem h...

Page 22: ...e Factory option Interface I O Port 1 IEEE 1394 3 Audio jacks Headphone out SPDIF Out Mic In Line in 1 CRT DVI factory option 4 USB ports v2 0 1 S Video out 1 RJ11 connector for Modem 1 RJ45 connector for Ethernet 1 Port Replicator Connector factory option APPENDIX Notebook Specifications Audio Built in High Definition Audio 2 channel Built in two stereo speakers Dual array Microphone Card Reader ...

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