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Modules & Options

7 - 10 Wireless LAN Module

Wireless LAN Module

If you have included a

Wireless LAN

(or WLAN & Bluetooth combo)

module in

your purchase option, make sure that the module is on before installing the driver.

Use the

Fn + F11 key combination

(see

“Function/Hot Key Indicators” on page 1

- 18

)

to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module

. Make sure you install the drivers

in the order indicated in

Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 3

Note that you need to install both the WLAN & Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN
& Bluetooth Combo module.



Wireless Device

Operation Aboard

Aircraft

The use of any portable
electronic transmission de-
vices aboard aircraft is usu-
ally prohibited. Make sure
the module(s) are OFF if
you are using the computer
aboard aircraft.

Use the

Fn + F11

key com-

bination to toggle power to
the WLAN module, and
check the indicator to see if
the module is powered on
or not (see

Table 1 - 6, on

page 1 - 18

Table 1 - 2, on

page 1 - 12

Summary of Contents for W270BUQ

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

Page 4: ...ark Lux embourg Finland Netherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia EuP Standby and Off Mode Power Consumption Statement The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission EC regulations on power consumption in of...

Page 5: ...owed 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 has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion As such the device will bear the notified body number...

Page 6: ...o 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 Incre...

Page 7: ...er for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Important Notice...

Page 8: ...orm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit Models ...

Page 9: ...ind 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 10: ... 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 11: ...ctrician install one When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you are...

Page 12: ...teries 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 furthe...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...rms 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 long...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...sign I 1 7 System Map LCD Panel Open Model A Design II 1 8 System Map LCD Panel Open Model A Design III 1 9 System Map LCD Panel Open Model B 1 10 System Map LCD Panel Open Model C 1 11 LED Indicators 1 12 Hot Key Buttons Model A Design I Only 1 13 Hot Key Buttons Model A Design III Only 1 14 Keyboard Model A Designs I II 1 15 Keyboard Model A Design III 1 16 Keyboard Models B C 1 17 Function Hot ...

Page 20: ...3 6 Sleep 3 6 Hibernate 3 7 Shut down 3 7 Configuring the Power 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 I...

Page 21: ... for Model A Computers 6 8 Removing the Optical Device for Model B C Computers 6 10 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 11 Modules Options Overview 7 1 PC Camera Module 7 2 PC Camera Driver Installation 7 3 Wireless LAN Module 7 10 802 11b g n Driver Installation 7 11 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7 7 12 Windows Mobility Center 7 15 Bluetooth Wireless LAN Combo Module 7 16 3rd Party Bl...

Page 22: ...and General Maintenance 8 3 Viruses 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 7 Bluetooth Connection Problems 8 13 Interface Ports Jacks Overview A 1 Notebook Ports and Jacks A 2 AMD Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation B 1 Video VGA B 1 AMD Vision Engine Catalyst Control Center B 2 AMD Vision Engine Catalyst Control Center Preferences B 3 Disp...

Page 23: ...board Pointing Device C 3 Interface C 3 Slots C 3 Card Reader C 3 Communication C 4 Power Management C 4 Power C 4 Security C 4 Indicators C 4 Design Feature C 4 Operating System C 4 Environmental Spec C 4 Dimensions Weight C 5 ...

Page 24: ...XXII Preface ...

Page 25: ...er 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN Combo Bluetooth WLAN and 3 75G HSPA modules some of which may b...

Page 26: ...hrough 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 an...

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: ...nd 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 al ways shut your compu...

Page 29: ...r computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find that this manual refers to the Windows 7 operating system with Service Pack 1 installed ...

Page 30: ...tween the models Table 1 1 Model Differences Feature Model A Model B Model C Processor Processor Types see Processor on page C 2 Display Type Supported 14 0 35 56cm HD 1366 768 16 9 Panel 15 6 39 62cm HD 1366 768 16 9 Panel 17 3 43 94cm HD 1600 900 FHD 1920 1080 16 9 Panel Video Video Options see Video on page C 2 and C 3 AC DC Adapter 30 Watts AC DC Adapter 65 Watts AC DC Adapter Battery Removabl...

Page 31: ... 7 3 5 8 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually pro hibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if the modules are pow ered on or not se...

Page 32: ...ice Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to tog gle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if the modules are powered on or not see Table 1 6 on page 1 1...

Page 33: ...Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to tog gle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if the modules are powered on or not see Table 1 6...

Page 34: ...use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to tog gle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on screen icon to see if the modules are powered on or not see Table 1 6 on page 1 18 Table 1 2 on page 1 12 Note that...

Page 35: ... is that indicated within the red dotted lines above 7 2 4 1 7 3 5 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to tog gle power to the 3 75G HSPA WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator or on sc...

Page 36: ... Orange DC Power is Plugged In Green The 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 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 Acti...

Page 37: ...Hot Key Buttons Model A Design I Only 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 Expres...

Page 38: ...le the WLAN module on off with one quick button press Table 1 5 Hot Key Buttons Model A Design III Only Hot Key Function Toggle WLAN Module On Off Activate the Default Internet Program Activate the Default E Mail Browser Note that in Windows 7 without Outlook Outlook Express installed this button has no function If Outlook Outlook Express are installed then the button will activate the application...

Page 39: ...rd The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Special Characters S...

Page 40: ...The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Special Characters Some...

Page 41: ...tect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable number or scroll lock and check the LED indicator for sta tus Numerical Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 75G HSPA Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Keypad Model B only Special Characters Some soft...

Page 42: ...ion Keys Function Fn Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F7 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 Fn NumLk Number Lock Toggle...

Page 43: ...nal Monitor Port 4 RJ 45 LAN Jack 5 HDMI Out Port 6 USB 2 0 Port 7 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 8 Multi in 1 Card Reader 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 MS Memory Stick MS Pro MS Duo 8 6 5 1 2 7 4 6 3 6 8 5 Model A Model A Models B C Models B C ...

Page 44: ...or CD DVD Device 5 Security Lock Slot 6 Battery 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 1 2 5 6 1 4 2 3 5 6 Model A Model A 3 Model B Model B Model C 1 2 3 4 4 Model C 6 5 ...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...ver 5 3 75G USIM Card Cover Optional CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your comput er from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 2 3 1 4 3 3 5 Bottom Covers If your model includes the 3 75G option then a small cover to enable you to access the module s USIM card will be included see 3 75G HSPA Module on page 7 29 5 ...

Page 47: ...5G USIM Card Cover Optional 6 Speakers CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your comput er from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 2 3 1 4 3 3 Bottom Covers If your model includes the 3 75G option then a small cover to enable you to access the module s USIM card will be included see 3 75G HSPA Module on page 7 29 5 5 6...

Page 48: ...rs Battery Information Always completely dis charge then fully charge a new battery before using it Com pletely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges 2 1 4 3 CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake while the computer is in use 5 5 3 3 3 3...

Page 49: ...s if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows 7 provides basic controls for many of the features however many new c...

Page 50: ... access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel 2 Click Display icon In the Appearances and Personalization category 3 Click Adjust Screen Resolution Adjust resolution 4 Alternatively you can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution 5 Use the drop box to select the screen Resolution Figure 1 16 6 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 16 t...

Page 51: ...nter OR 2 Double click the icon in the Windows taskbar notification area or right click the icon and select AMD VISION Engine Control Center Catalyst Control Center OR 3 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 16 in the Screen Resolution control panel click the AMD VISION Engine Control Center Catalyst Control Center tab and then click the control center button Figure 1 17 Control Center Access 3 4 2 5 6...

Page 52: ... Guide 1 4 Click the Preferences button and select either Advanced View or Standard View 5 The menu headings allow you to select which items you wish to change Figure 1 18 AMD VISION Engine Control Center Advanced View Standard View ...

Page 53: ...eep button computer lid when closed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change plan settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options Pay att...

Page 54: ...Quick Start Guide 1 30 1 ...

Page 55: ... Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device Multi In 1 Card Reader Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features Adding a Printer ...

Page 56: ...cessible from the bot tom of your computer as seen below For further details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are discon nected from th...

Page 57: ...ide 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 the ...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...ional code 4 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 2 3 DVD Region Codes Region 1 USA Canada Region 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt Region 3 South East Asia Taiwan ...

Page 60: ...disk s Make sure you install the card reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 4 Left View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini...

Page 61: ...ad driver icon in the notification area You may then configure the Touchpad tapping buttons scrolling see sidebar pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences Touchpad Scrolling This computer model se ries may feature different Touchpad versions These Touchpads may differ in their vertical scrolling function in most scrollable windows Some Touchpads require sliding the finger up and ...

Page 62: ...ick Control Panel 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings 4 Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Show Video You can get a clearer view of the gestures in volved by clicking the Show Video option for each gesture item Select the gesture Pinch Zoom Rotating Three Fingers Down and Three Finger Flick in the Device Settings Set t...

Page 63: ...be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the Touchpad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 7 Scrolling Gesture Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configur...

Page 64: ...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 65: ... may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination see Table 1 6 on page 1 18 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 notification area to check the set ting Figure 2 11 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to access the menu above See HDMI Audio Configurati...

Page 66: ...nel and make sure you are in Classic View 2 Click Realtek HD Audio Manager or right click the notification area icon and select Sound Manager 3 Click Microphone Effects tab in Microphone tab and then click to select Noise Suppression button or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60 to obtain the optimum recording quality 4 Click OK to close the control panel and save the settings Figure 2 ...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...Features Components 2 14 2 ...

Page 69: ...r Plans Power Saving States Configuring the Power Buttons Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications OS Note Power management functions wi...

Page 70: ...iewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page 3 15 We re...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...cified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Resuming Operation See Table 3 1 on page 3 9 for informa tion on how to resume from a power saving state Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to...

Page 73: ...ower Choose High performance you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered Figure 3 2 Po...

Page 74: ...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 75: ... of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery Shut down You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6 plan to be away from the computer for several days or you do not need it to wake up and run a scheduled task Returning to full operation from Shut down takes longer than fr...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ... Energy Star power management and override other power saving settings Notification Area Icon If the notification area icon does not appear then click the notification area arrow and select Customize Select Show icon and notifications alongside the Hotkey icon and click OK The icon will now appear in the notification area Figure 3 5 Energy Star Menu Conservation Modes The default Energy Star setti...

Page 79: ...hut 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 notification area 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 80: ...wer when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on b...

Page 81: ...battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 15 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet ...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ... 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 86: ...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 87: ...ured 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 the dri...

Page 88: ...ler 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 following page...

Page 89: ... in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 7 for instructions Driver Win 7 Driver Win 7 Video VGA Page 4 5 PC Camera Module Page 7 2 LAN Page 4 6 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 10 CardReader Page 4 6 Bluetooth Wireless LAN Combo Module Page 7 16 TouchPad Page 4 6 3 75G HSPA Module Page 7 29 Hot Key Page...

Page 90: ... 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts User Account Control If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Contin...

Page 91: ...Yes to restart the computer 6 After the computer has restarted click Restart Now to restart again to refresh the video driver Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options Modules are accurate at ...

Page 92: ...rt the computer Audio 1 Click 6 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to agree to the license agree ment and click Next 4 Click Next Next Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer OR 1 Click 6 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer see over Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer scre...

Page 93: ...the system performance 5 Close the control panel Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are con nected to the internet 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel ...

Page 94: ... Blue tooth drivers for the WLAN Bluetooth Combo modules PC Camera Module See the introduction in PC Camera Module on page 7 2 and check the installation procedure Wireless LAN Module See the introduction in Wireless LAN Module on page 7 10 and check the installation procedure Bluetooth WLAN Combo Module See Bluetooth Wireless LAN Combo Module on page 7 16 3 75G HSPA Module See the introduction in...

Page 95: ...u make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages a...

Page 96: ... and manage basic features and subsystems e g port configuration To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup If the Boot Logo is enabled the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just...

Page 97: ...s This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message and you can then press F7 the F7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the request for boot options Press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is processing the requ...

Page 98: ... are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Ent...

Page 99: ...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 100: ... on the computer s SATA Ports System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision This item contains information on the BIOS version etc and is not user configu rable ...

Page 101: ...BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu 5 7 5 Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to adjust the Bluetooth Power Setting Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu ...

Page 102: ...native compati ble AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface modes from this menu The SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating system and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not nor mally support USB functionality e g DOS The default setting is Enabled and ...

Page 103: ...F2 Enter Setup or F7 Boot Options prompts on the screen however you can still press these keys while the boot sceen is displayed to perform the Enter Setup or Boot Option functions Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep ...

Page 104: ...is will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine as it boots up after 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 105: ...thout typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk ...

Page 106: ...rom the next device in the order specified in the Boot Sequence Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order Figure 5 5 Boot Menu BIOS Screens Note that the BIOS screens pictured on these pages are intend ed for guidance in set ting up your system s BIOS BIOS versions are sub ject to constant change and revision therefore your computer s actual screen...

Page 107: ...ot Menu 5 13 5 Boot Sequence Boot Menu Use the arrow keys to move up and down the menu and use the F5 and F6 keys to move the device s boot priority up and down the list the selected device will be highlighted in white ...

Page 108: ...osing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will re turn the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 6 Exit Menu ...

Page 109: ...wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any ...

Page 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: ...ff 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 1 2 Model A 1 2 Model...

Page 112: ...tall all necessary drivers and util ities see Driver Installation on page 4 2 when setting up a new hard disk HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the discs re quired to install your oper ating system and programs If you have access to the in ternet download the latest application and hardware...

Page 113: ...sk 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 2 1 Model A Model B 2 1 Model C ...

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: ... Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device The procedure for removing the optical device will depend upon your particular computer model See Removing the Optical Device for Model A Computers on page 6 8 See Removing the Optical Device for Model B C Computers on page 6 10 ...

Page 116: ...ve 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 14 Figure 6 4 Removing the Component Bay Cover Model A Computers 5 ...

Page 117: ...ptical CD DVD Device 6 9 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 Model A Computers 7 8 8 7 ...

Page 118: ... 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Remove the hard disk see page 6 4 3 Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 4 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 6 Removing the Optical DVD Device Model B C Computers 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 119: ... the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the component bay cover and remove screws Fan Cable Cover Make sure you recon nect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover Note the information on replacing the RAM CPU bay cover in Cover Pins on page 6 14 Warning Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an anti static wrist strap to ground yourself be...

Page 120: ...ched to the under side of the cover lift up the bay cover note that for Model C computers you need to raise the bottom cover up to an angle of LESS THAN 30 4 Carefully disconnect the fan cable and remove the cover Figure 6 8 Bottom Cover Removal 5 6 5 5 6 5 5 6 Model A Model B Model C 5 5 6 Model C ...

Page 121: ...at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 9 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module Figure 6 9 RAM Module Rele...

Page 122: ...connect the fan cable before screwing down the bay cover 12 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up Cover Pins Note that this computer model has four cover pins These pins need to be aligned with slots in the case to insure a proper cover fit before screwing down the bay cover Figure 6 10 Component Bay Cover Pins Models B D Models E F Model A...

Page 123: ...lling the appropriate driver Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G HSPA modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require ments the antenna must not be co located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or trans mitter Important Notice 3 75G HSPA Bluetooth Wireless LAN Module...

Page 124: ...t PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manu al disc and any accompa nying insert pages for the latest updated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the in formation provided here PC Camera Display The PC Camera applica tion software needs to be run while the default note book LCD is the selected display device After a camera picture is obtained on...

Page 125: ...un the camera application program from the desktop shortcut if the hard ware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again PC Camera Screen Refresh The PC Camera module supports a frame rate of 12 fps If you find that the screen refresh rate is subject to lag or stut tering then reduce the window size or adjust the Output Size and or Color Space Compres sion To reduce Output Siz...

Page 126: ...5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the camera application program from the desktop shortcut 9 Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio 10 Go to the Capture menu heading and selec...

Page 127: ...Modules Options PC Camera Module 7 5 7 Figure 7 1 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 128: ... Capture 3 Click OK the file location will be displayed in the pop up box to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File 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...

Page 129: ... CD DVD or USB Flash drive 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 6 limit the file size of the captured video or reduce video resolution see below To Reduce Video Resolution Ou...

Page 130: ...he desktop shortcut 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency Anti Flicker Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here including the fig ures pic...

Page 131: ...nd select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snapshot folder on the desktop in order to cap ture the files ...

Page 132: ... the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that you need to install both the WLAN Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN Bluetooth Combo module Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F11 key com bin...

Page 133: ...ck 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 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish to restart the computer ...

Page 134: ...k to Open Network and Sharing Center if you do not see a network you want to connect to in the notification area menu a list of options will appear allowing setting changes and creating a new network Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Net work and Sharing Cen ter control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Figure 7 3 Click Notification A...

Page 135: ... security key for any access point to which you are trying to connect 3 Click to select a network location e g Home Work or Public 4 Click View or change settings in Network and Sharing Center to access further options for the connection Figure 7 4 Network Location Set ...

Page 136: ...e notification area 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 secure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unauthor ized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Figure 7 5 Click Notification Area Icon Menu Disconnect ...

Page 137: ... on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon to access the network menu Figure 7 6 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 138: ...rohibited 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 6 on page 1 18 Table 1 3 on page 1 12 Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported ...

Page 139: ...OK 5 Click Next 6 Click the button to accept the license and 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 21 for information on Bluetooth networking High Speed B...

Page 140: ...n 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 7 My Bluetooth Settings ...

Page 141: ...mbo Module 7 19 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 8 General Settings ...

Page 142: ...Options 7 20 Bluetooth Wireless LAN Combo 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 9 File Transfer Settings ...

Page 143: ...tion on the desktop or access it from the Programs All Programs menu 3 Click My Bluetooth Settings see Figure 7 7 on page 7 18 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 notification area to confirm that the network driver has been installed Figure 7 10 Network Settings ...

Page 144: ...e 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 will be off after re sumin...

Page 145: ...Options Bluetooth Wireless LAN Combo Module 7 23 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 12 Bluetooth Device Options ...

Page 146: ...You may need 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 13 Bluetooth Pairing Code Connection Established ...

Page 147: ...uetooth Devices control panel Double click the notification area icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Right click the notification area icon and choose an option from the menu Add a Device Click Start and click Con trol Panel and then click Devices and Printers Hardware and Sound Click Add a device to search for any available Bluetooth devices Bluetooth Module Resuming From Sle...

Page 148: ...irst connection 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 Fi...

Page 149: ...creen instructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 7 Click Close Figure 7 16 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 17 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...

Page 150: ...o Bluetooth Devices 1 Click the notification area 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 He...

Page 151: ...wo optional 3 75G HSPA 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 N...

Page 152: ... the hinge in order to release the lock and lift it up 5 Insert the USIM card as illustrated in Figure 7 20 and close the SIMLOCK Figure 7 19 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 153: ... SIMLOCK by pushing it in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7 21 until it clicks into the lock position Figure 7 21 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 154: ... briefly be displayed Make sure you in stall the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that exiting the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA module BandLuxe HSDPA Utility See BandLuxe HSDPA Utility Installation on page 7 33 for driver installation information and BandLuxe HSDPA Con nection Manager on page 7 34 for instructions on using the BandLuxe HSDPA Utility Wire...

Page 155: ...ties User s Manual disc into your exter nal optical device drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 4 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 Ban...

Page 156: ... is not the case you may need to create a profile see Creating a Profile on page 7 37 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 22 BandLuxe Connection Manager Not connected ...

Page 157: ... 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 23 Connected Figure 7 24 BandLuxe Connection Manager Connected ...

Page 158: ...e Disconnect 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 ...

Page 159: ...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 26 Menu Profile Figure 7 27 Default Profile ...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...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 162: ... 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 30 Choosing a Profile ...

Page 163: ... 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 164: ...e 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 notifi cation area see SMS Pr...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...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 168: ...in the notification area 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 36 Incoming SMS Notification Figure 7 37 Setting ...

Page 169: ...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 38 Setting SIM ...

Page 170: ... 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 39 Setting Radio ...

Page 171: ...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 172: ...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 41 Setting Network Manual ...

Page 173: ...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 174: ...ncel click Cancel for all Found New Hardware windows that appear 3 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual disc into your exter nal optical device drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 4 Install 3G Driver Yes 6 Click Next Next Install 7 Click Finish 8 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu or the desk top shortcut Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The u...

Page 175: ...anager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 3 You may be required to enter you PIN number and click OK 4 Click the Connect button a Profile needs to be selected and in most cases this will be pre configured PIN Number The PIN number for your USIM card will be supplied by your service provider You usually have a limited number of attempts to enter the correct PIN number If you fail to enter the...

Page 176: ... timer icon the timer will indicate your connected time for the current session 7 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection Wireless Manager Help To get help on Wireless Manager configuration and settings click the Help icon or press F1 Figure 7 44 Wireless Manager Connected ...

Page 177: ... however the application will still be running to exit the application right click the notification area icon and click Disconnect or Exit Wireless Manager 11 The program will disconnect from the service provider 12 The module will still be on and you will need to press the Fn key combination to turn it off 13 If you are unsuccessful in connecting this way you may need to add a profile with inform...

Page 178: ...Profiles 1 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click the Settings Advanced 3 Click the Profiles tab Figure 7 46 Advanced Settings Profiles ...

Page 179: ...tion If Automatic selection is chosen then the application will search the operator pro file database for a profile that matches the details on your USIM card If a correct profile is found it will be automatically selected as your profile Manual Profile Selection If Manual selection is chosen then you can select a profile from the applications s operator profile database or you can create a new pr...

Page 180: ...PA Module 7 Selecting a Profile 1 Click Manual selection button 2 Click the Filter to view the drop down list 3 Select the Profile you wish to use and click Apply to confirm the selection Figure 7 48 Profile Manual Selection Filter ...

Page 181: ... to be entered click the appropriate tab and enter the supplied information otherwise leave blank 7 Click Save to save the profile information 8 The profile will be stored under User defined in the Filter drop down list Deleting a Profile To delete a profile click to select Manual selec tion and select the pro file and click Delete Modifying a Profile To modify a profile click to select Manual sel...

Page 182: ...artup to launch the application at Win dows Startup The Advanced settings allows more detailed configuration To access the Ad vanced settings 1 Access the Wireless Manager program from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click the Settings Advanced 3 Click the tab to edit any particular setting Figure 7 50 Settings ...

Page 183: ...ering the module off on using the Fn key combination but you may turn it off when required Automatic mode is the recommended setting for most 3G networks as it will use 3G where available All Frequency bands are se lected as default click Apply to save any changes PIN Notes You will have to enter your current PIN to change the PIN settings Request PIN at startup will apply only after you have shut...

Page 184: ...indows startup however the module must be powered on and radio must be turned on You can also automatically connect when resuming from a power saving state click Apply to save any changes Click Default to return to the original default settings Warning Note that some applica tions automatically transmit data when con nected and you may be charged for the data transfer Some auto connection connecti...

Page 185: ...our service supports SMS SMS Utility 1 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click SMS and the SMS Utility will then start 3 The indicator in the upper right corner will display if radio is currently on or off radio must be on in order to send receive messages Figure 7 53 SMS Utility Open ...

Page 186: ...isplaying text messages The tabs at the top of the menu display the Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent and Trash menus Text messages are automatically saved to your computer and may be sorted in as cending or descending order by name or date Figure 7 54 SMS Utility Messages Inbox Drafts Outbox Sent Trash ...

Page 187: ... 3 Click the New Message tab 4 Enter the phone number in the To field multiple numbers may be entered separated by a semicolon or click the phonebook icon to select a name from the phonebook 5 Select any contact s phone number and click OK you can click a check box to select multiple contacts or more than one phone number for each contact 6 Type the message body in the Message field to a maximum o...

Page 188: ...sage will be stored in the Outbox Note that you do not have to connect to the network to Send Receive SMS mes sages Inbox Any received text messages will be displayed in the Inbox The number of unread messages will be displayed in parenthesis in the inbox tab Unread messages will be displayed in a darker color then the read messages and incoming messages will be displayed briefly in the Notificati...

Page 189: ...s Forwarding a text message Double click the message and click Forward Type the recipients name in the To field or click the icon to select recipients from the phonebook Deleting a text message Right click the message select Delete selected To delete al messages in the folder right click any message and select Delete All Holding down the Ctrl key and selecting messages allows you to multiple selec...

Page 190: ...cts and is divided into Contacts and Groups To access the Phonebook 1 Access the Wireless Manager application from the Start menu Start All Pro grams Wireless Manager Wireless Manager or the desktop shortcut 2 Click SMS and the SMS Utility will then start 3 Click the Phonebook tab Figure 7 58 SMS Utility Phonebook Contacts ...

Page 191: ...ntact information with your USIM card Click the Save icon to save the information Edit Contact Click the edit icon to make changes to a contact detail and click save to confirm the changes Delete Contact Click the delete icon to delete a contact from the phone book Send a message to a Contact Click the message icon to send a text mes sage to any contact Import Export Contacts Import Export Con tac...

Page 192: ... add at least one phone number from the contacts for the group Click the Save icon to save the information Edit Group Click the edit icon to make changes to a contact detail and click save to confirm the changes or close to exit without making changes Delete Group Click the delete icon to delete a group from the phonebook Send a message to a Group Click the message icon to send a text message to a...

Page 193: ...k SMS and the SMS Utility will then start 3 Click the Settings Advanced 4 Click the tab to edit any particular setting Figure 7 61 SMS Utility Settings SMS Settings Message Length You can set the number of blocks that can be sent up to a length of 10 blocks Message validity period This sets the period after which the message will be deleted from the SMS cen ter and therefore not for warded to the ...

Page 194: ... is off will then be sent automatically the next time radio is turned on You can also choose to Include original message in reply Notification This menu allows you to enable disable Show animation on new message to get an animated notification of newly received messages Enabling Play sound on new message will play an audio notification upon receipt of new messages Figure 7 62 SMS Utility Advanced ...

Page 195: ...check the box and add your number manually if your service provider supplies a different number click Apply to save the change or Default to return to the default number Memory Phonebook memory status displays the number of contacts displayed on the USIM card Figure 7 63 SMS Utility Advanced Settings Number Memory ...

Page 196: ...Modules Options 7 74 7 ...

Page 197: ...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 198: ... there are 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 ...

Page 199: ...ams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see The Setup Utility on page 5 2 Keep copies of vital settings files such as netw...

Page 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ...mmediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using a peripheral device USB 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 204: ...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 205: ...ner 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 Lock is ...

Page 206: ... system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 6 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the con...

Page 207: ...onfigured The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Modules Options on page 7 1 A file cannot be copied to from a connected Bluetooth device The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data tra...

Page 208: ...btain high speed V3 0 data transfer make sure that both the computer s WLAN and Bluetooth modules are powered on use the Fn F11 to toggle power to the WLAN module and Fn F12 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module Check your Bluetooth compatible device s documentation to con firm it supports high speed data transfer and for configuration information Make sure that Enable high speed mode support in...

Page 209: ...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 210: ...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 211: ... 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 212: ...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 213: ... 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 214: ...xternal monitor or Flat Panel Display to get 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 ...

Page 215: ... 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 computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn ...

Page 216: ...Interface Ports Jacks A 4 A ...

Page 217: ... button and click Next 5 Click Accept button and click Yes 6 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer 7 After the computer has restarted click Restart Now to restart again to refresh the video driver Note After installing the video driver go to the Display Display Settings control panel to adjust the video settings to the highest resolution Video Card Options Note that card types spec ifications a...

Page 218: ...s on page 1 26 click the AMD VISION Engine Control Center Catalyst Control Center tab and then click the control center button Taskbar Icon The Control Center can also be accessed by dou ble clicking the icon in the taskbar notification area or by right clicking the icon and selecting the control center If you don t see the icon in the taskbar click Prefer ences in the control center and select En...

Page 219: ...l settings You can view the control panel in either Standard View or Ad vanced View To display Standard View or Advanced View 1 Open the control center 2 Click the Preferences button and select either Advanced View or Standard View Preferences Views You can switch between Advanced and Stan dard views from the Preferences menu Figure B 2 AMD Vision Engine Catalyst Control Center Preferences Advance...

Page 220: ...rd View menus feature a series of menu headings with clickable sub menus which allow you to adjust Desktops and Displays Power Video Gaming and Information Click the Start button to access the top level menu from any sub menu heading Figure B 3 AMD Vision Engine Catalyst Control Center Standard View ...

Page 221: ... left Click the arrows in any button to display the sub menus note all the figures in the remainder of this chapter are in Advanced View Sub Menus Click a menu button to expand any sub menus and then click the appro priate sub menu head ing to configure the item Figure B 4 AMD Vision Engine Catalyst Control Center Standard View Click a menu button to expand the sub menus ...

Page 222: ... which allow quick access to features such as display options 3D Settings color power and Information menus etc Adjust settings from the options in the sub menus Help Menus Press F1 to bring up Help menu Click the question mark icon in the top right to bring up help on a specific page Figure B 5 AMD Vision Engine Catalyst Control Center Advanced Menus ...

Page 223: ...escription Single One of the connected displays is used as the display device Duplicate Both connected displays output the same view Extend Both connected displays are treated as separate devices act as a virtual desktop and may be configured independently Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to tog gle through the display options Notebook Only External Display Only Noteb...

Page 224: ...ttached displays will appear in the lower part of the screen click Detect Displays to find any attached displays that do not automatically appear Detect Displays Click Detect Displays button to automati cally update the at tached display information You can set a prefer ence for automatic dis play detection in Advanced Display Settings Desktop Management You can choose to have at tached displays a...

Page 225: ...ue if required and click Yes to accept the settings 7 An extra menu button My VGA Displays My Digital Flat Panels will be available to offer configuration options for your external display depending on the type of display attached Disable Displays If you want to disable any of the displays right click the display icon at the bottom of the screen and click Disable Figure B 7 Desktop Management with...

Page 226: ...Use Desktop Properites Desktop Management to configure the desktop area res olution color quality refresh rate and rotation If the displays are configured in Ex tend mode then they may be configured independently Figure B 8 Desktop Management Desktop Properties Extend Duplicate ...

Page 227: ... Displays My Digital Flat Panels will appear depending on the type of display attached when an external display is at tached This menu allows you to configure the properties of the external display Af ter making any adjustments you may need to click the Apply button to confirm the changes Figure B 9 My VGA Displays My Digital Flat Panels ...

Page 228: ...ls B 12 Display Devices Options B HDTV Support If your flat panel supports HDTV functions then this can be configured from My Digital Flat Panels HDTV Support Digital Flat Panel Figure B 10 My Digital Flat Panels HDTV Support ...

Page 229: ... resolution control panel see Video Features on page 1 26 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 display op tions Notebook Only External Display Only Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Figure B 11 Screen Resolution Multiple Disp...

Page 230: ...ple 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 12 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Options Win 7 ...

Page 231: ...a tion and modes this is particularly useful when attaching a projector in Windows 7 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Press the P key combination 3 An on screen menu will pop up 4 Use the cursor keys or P to select the appropriate configuration from the menu and press Enter to confirm the selection Figure B 13 P Display Configuration Selection Win 7 ...

Page 232: ...vices Options B PowerPlay When enabled PowerPlay can be used to automatically set to adjust the graphics processor settings for higher performance or longer battery life when the system is either Plugged In or on Battery Figure B 14 PowerPlay ...

Page 233: ... below 1 Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port 2 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Playback tab 4 Depending on your display the playback device may be selected automatically however in some cases you may need to select the audio device and click Set Default button Figure B 15 Sound HDMI Devi...

Page 234: ... Configuration B 5 Double click the connected HDMI device or right click and select Properties to adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the control panel see notes overleaf Figure B 16 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 235: ...ideo Configuration 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Configuring an External Display on page B 8 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 part...

Page 236: ...AMD Video Driver Controls B 20 B ...

Page 237: ...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 238: ...ds on the FSB of the processor Memory Expandable up to 4GB using 1GB 2GB 4GB SO DIMM Modules Model C Dual Channel DDRIII DDR3 Two 204 Pin SO DIMM sockets supporting DDR3 1066MHz 1333MHz real operational frequency depends on the FSB of the processor Model C Memory Expandable up to 8GB with 2nd SO DIMM socket Display Model A 14 0 35 56cm HD 1366 768 16 9 Panel Model B 15 6 39 62cm HD 1366 768 16 9 P...

Page 239: ...h Definition Audio Interface Direct Sound 3D Compatible 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 Monitor Port One HDMI 1 3 Out Port One Microphone In Jack One Headphone Out Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack One DC In Jack Slots Models A B Two Mini Card Slots with PCI...

Page 240: ...WH Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 48 84WH Factory Option Model C Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 48 84WH Removable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion Battery Pack 62 16WH Factory Option Models A B Full Range AC DC Adapter AC input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 1 58A 30 Watts Model C Full Range AC DC Adapter AC input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 3 42A or 18 5V 3 5A 65 Watt...

Page 241: ...8mm h 2 05 kg with 3 Cell Battery ODD For Model A Design II and Some Other Model A Designs 341mm w 238 5mm d 16 34mm h 2 05 kg with 3 Cell Battery ODD Model B 374mm w 250mm d 14 3 34 1mm h 2 25kg with 3 Cell Battery ODD Model C 413mm w 270mm d 14 3 40 5mm h 2 9 kg with 6 Cell Battery ODD ...

Page 242: ...Specifications C 6 C ...

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