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Notebook PC

User’s Guide

Summary of Contents for Notebook Computer

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Page 3: ...requires special attention Caution Identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all the keys When necessary keys are also show...

Page 4: ...Overview Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter 1 Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using the Notebook PC Chapter 4 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 5 1 ...

Page 5: ...on 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 DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it ...

Page 6: ... NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive chemicals DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them away from children DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents ...

Page 7: ...anel Operating Environment Since users are likely to maintain the same posture for a long period of time when using the computer they will be exhausted more easily if compared with other users engaged in other general operations This section will illustrate the suggested posture and the operating environment for the use of the computer Health Management Take a 2 to 3 minute break every 30 minutes ...

Page 8: ...just the chair until you can lean your back closely on the chair and sit down with your back stretched Relax with no strength put onto your shoulders and bend your knees comfortably Put your wrist comfortably to keep it parallel to the desk Your eyes will feel tired easily if you cannot see the screen clearly Pay attention to the following tips and adjust the screen constantly to ensure its clear ...

Page 9: ...he display regularly CoverYour Notebook PC You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches Note The Notebook surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaceswhentransportingyourNotebookPC CoverYour Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any opti...

Page 10: ...o on When cleaning do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning Use your Notebook where the socket outlet is nearby and easily accessible Please keep the notebook computer away from humidity Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when installing Adrop or fall may cause injury The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hen...

Page 11: ... damage by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the body of notebook computer For safety reason the notebook computer should only be opened by qualified service personnel Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned Storage temperature above 60ºC 140ºF may damage the notebook computer To avoid any da...

Page 12: ...skettes through airport magneticdetectorsorexposethemtomagnetic wands CleaningYour Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh detergents to clean the notebook Also never spra...

Page 13: ...ed information on using your notebook PC Important Whenopening donotforcethedisplaypaneldowntothetableorelsethehingesmaybreak NeverliftthenotebookPC bythedisplaypanel User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC 1 7 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC ...

Page 14: ...arts Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Front side The notebook computer is compact with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe inside features 2 1 Basic details of the Notebook PC ...

Page 15: ... used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Camera on selected models The Notebook PC uses an ultra clear fat panel which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors without any harmful radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel The keyboard provides ...

Page 16: ...ns is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation User s Guide Knowing the Parts 2 3 ...

Page 17: ... bandwidth PCI bus USB Port 2 0 1 1 The USB Universal Serial Bus port is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audi...

Page 18: ...h eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display Refer to the diagram below to ide...

Page 19: ...2Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with some peripherals such as USB keyboards and some new monitors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows ...

Page 20: ... Indian standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler aboutAC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC adapter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surge protection...

Page 21: ...yourbatterypack andtheNotebookPCwithafaultyAC DCadapter Note ThisNotebookPCmaycomewithathree prongplug YoumustuseagroundedACoutlet toensuresafeoperationof theNotebookPC Warning Thepoweradaptermaybecomewarmtohotwheninuse besurenottocovertheadapterandkeepitawayfromyour body Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of bat...

Page 22: ...g procedures to install the battery pack Important Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of workingdata Important Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with the Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer forusewiththismodelorelsedamagemayoccurtotheNotebookPC To Install the battery Pack To remove the bat...

Page 23: ...ttery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC andcontactHCLauthorisedservicecenter Note Toachieveoptimalbatteryperformance youmayneedtodoabatterycalibrationata3 monthinterval Todothis Fullychargethebattery Fullydischargethebatteryinidlemodetillitshutdown Fullychargethebatteryagain 3 4 ...

Page 24: ...y when not using AC power and a plug when usingAC power Click on the icon for more information and settings Note If you ignore the low battery warning eventually the Notebook PC enters suspendmode Windowsdefaultsettings Warning Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail...

Page 25: ... Thebatterystopschargingifthetemperatureistoohighorthebatteryvoltageistoohigh Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep mode Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead icon Restarting or Rebooting After ma...

Page 26: ... while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data 3 7 Power Management Options in Windows Windows Power Management provides basic power saving features In the Windows Power Options Properties you may enter time out values for display and hard disk drive Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity and so on Also the pow...

Page 27: ...Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Followtheiconsinsteadofthefunctionkeys Fn F1 Enters Suspend Mode Fn F2 Enters the Silent Mode Fn F3 Mute Unmute Audio PC beep to Output Fn F4 Changes Display Mode LCD only CRT only and simultaneous LCD CRT Fn F5 Increases the speaker volume Fn F6 Decreases the speaker volume Fn F7 Increases ...

Page 28: ...attery status Charging Blue Full Blue Low Red Blue light indicates the hard drive and or optical drive is being accessed 3 9 Fn F9 Enable Disable the Touchpad Fn F10 Enable Disable the WLAN and Bluetooth The time lapse between on and off should be at least 5 seconds Fn F11 Enable Disable the CCD camera Fn F12 Enable Disable 3G application ...

Page 29: ...is by executing the hot key combination we provide which is imprinted on the upper portion of the keyboard After you activate the function key the icon will be shown at the upper right hand corner of your window screen Screen Display Icon WebCam On Off Fn F11 Caps Locks Num Locks Scroll Locks WLAN On Off Fn F10 3G On Off Fn F12 Brightness Fn F7 F8 Mute On Off Fn F3 Volume Fn F5 F6 Getting Started ...

Page 30: ...Locks On RF On Web Cam On RF On Mobile Broadband On The OSD bar can be shown on the side bar or you can drag it anywhere either on top horizontally or on the sides vertically of your screen Horizontally Top or Bottom Vertically Right or Left Getting Started 3 11 ...

Page 31: ...nstalled operating system Support Software On selected models only This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD s optional that provides drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system The driver Cd s does not include the operating system itself Note SomeoftheNotebookPC scomponentsand...

Page 32: ...e desired direction If you reach the end of the pad lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad 2 To select an item click on the item by pressing the left button or by simply tapping on the surface once A light quick tap always works best To execute an item click the left button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface 3 To simulate holding the mouse button down dragg...

Page 33: ... or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard object Note The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard doesnotincreasetheresponsivenessofthetouchpad Thetouchpadrespondsbesttolightpres...

Page 34: ...the following flash memory cards Secure Digital SD Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Pro The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high handwidth PCI bus Important Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data lossmayoccur...

Page 35: ...ull Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connecto...

Page 36: ...kward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point But this depends upon the environme...

Page 37: ...ited Makesurethemodule s areOFFifyouareusingthecomputeraboardaircraft Use theFn F10keycombinationtotogglepowertotheWLANmodule andchecktheindicatortoseeifthemoduleis poweredonornot or useaeroplanehotkeytoswitchoffWirelessandBluetoothsimultaneously Connecting to a Wireless Network Make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on 1 Click the taskbar wireless icon and then click Connect to a network or ...

Page 38: ...so use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows NetworkandInternet toconnecttoanyavailablewirelessnetworks 4 Click a network and then click Connect 5 If you do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network ...

Page 39: ...en select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon and then click Disconnect from Using the Notebook PC Warning Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a secure network Connecting to unsecure networks may allow unauthorized access to your computer documents websitesandfilesetc ...

Page 40: ...0Mbps megabits per second compared to USB 1 1 devices which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps So you could know that USB 2 0 can transfer data between the computer and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1 1 However USB 2 0 is fully backward compatible you will be able to use a USB 1 1 device in a USB 2 0 compliant system Removing USB Device 1 Double click the removable device icon on the right bo...

Page 41: ...armful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGAport of your computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Turn on the power of the monitor 5 Turn on your computer Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display...

Page 42: ...to a audio jack 1 Locate the audio port Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the right side of the system Note If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback please lower the volume Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other moving away the external audiooptionfrom...

Page 43: ...etooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or Express Card Bluetooth moduleinordertouseBluetooth To send a Data File 1 Power on the Bluetooth by pressing Fn F10 then Blueto...

Page 44: ...eceiving file select receive a file from tray icon before selecting this you shouldn t send file from other machine PC Camera Module on selected models The 1 3Megapixel or 2 0Megapixel Megapixel will vary according to your configuration camera module is UVC USB Video Class and uses the OS inbuilt driver and application to capture pictures Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 Note Vista OS doesn ...

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