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CHAPTER 1

Preface

Summary of Contents for CR420

Page 2: ...ditions 1 6 CE Conformity 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 11 WEEE Statement 1 15 Optical Drive Device Notice 1 22 Trademarks 1 22 Release History 1 22 Introduc...

Page 3: ...ction 3 9 3D Boost Function 3 11 Power Management in Windows OS 3 13 Energy Saving Tips 3 15 Basic Operations 3 16 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 16 Having a Good Work Habit 3 17 Knowing the Keyboard 3 18...

Page 4: ...pressCard 3 38 Safely Remove Hardware 3 40 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3 41 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup 4 2 When to Use BIOS Setup 4 2 How to Run BIOS Setup 4 2 Control Keys 4 3 BIOS Setup Menu...

Page 5: ...uarantee 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 equipme...

Page 6: ...the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau...

Page 7: ...ure reference Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to p...

Page 8: ...disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption Never pour liquid i...

Page 9: ...xial Cable To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only Always keep the battery in a safe place If any of...

Page 10: ...f natural resources by encouraging recycling Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades Reduced solid waste production through take back policy Environmental Policy The product has been designed...

Page 11: ...abricant German Deutsch VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Ba...

Page 12: ...urz dzenia Zu yte baterie mo na wyrzuca zgodnie z instrukcjami producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGY ZAT A nem megfelel akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kiz r lag ugyanolyan vagy a berendez s gy r...

Page 13: ...ispravno postavljena postoji opasnost od eksplozije Zamenu izvr ite koriste i isklju ivo istu ili ekvivalentnu bateriju koju preporu uje proizvo a opreme Odbacite iskori ene baterije u skladu sa uput...

Page 14: ...Sloven ina UPOZORNENIE V pr pade nespr vnej v meny bat rie existuje nebezpe enstvo v buchu Vyme te iba za rovnak bat riu alebo za rovnocenn typ bat rie ktor odpor a v robca zariadenia Bat rie zne kodn...

Page 15: ...dage ainult sama v i tootja poolt soovitatud v rdv rse akuga H vitage kasutatud aku vastavalt tootja juhistele Persian Arabic WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Directive on Waste Elec...

Page 16: ...Baruchbarkeitsdauer zur ckzunehmen Spanish Espa ol Bajo la directiva 2002 96 EC de la Uni n Europea en materia de desechos y o equipos electr nicos con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005 lo...

Page 17: ...jako mieci komunalne tak wi c producenci tych produkt w b d zobowi zani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z u ycia Hungarian Magyar Az Eur pai Uni EU 2005 augusztus 13 n hat ly...

Page 18: ...C Vietnamese Tieng Viet Theo H ng d n c a Li n minh Ch u u EU v Thi t b i n i n t qua s d ng H ng d n 2002 96 EC v n c hi u l c v o ng y 13 8 2005 c c s n ph m thu c thi t b i n v i n t s kh ng c n c...

Page 19: ...ctronische producten 2002 96 EC die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als vervuiling Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen a...

Page 20: ...ES ktor vst pila do platnosti 13 augusta 2005 v robky ktor mi s elektrick a elektronick zariadenia nesm by zne kod ovan spolu s komun lnym odpadom a v robcovia patri n ch elektronick ch zariaden s po...

Page 21: ...i nim i elektroni kim ure ajima Direktiva 2002 96 EC koja je na snazi od 13 kolovoza 2005 elektri ni i elektroni ki ure aji se ne smiju vi e bacati zajedno s ku nim otpadom i proizvo a i su obvezni zb...

Page 22: ...l for your future reference In case of any trouble with this model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to disassemble the enc...

Page 23: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

Page 24: ...ormation or caution when using this notebook for the first time Chapter 2 Introductions includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook It is recommended to check out that if you hav...

Page 25: ...ontact your local dealer immediately Also keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items Notebook Quick Start Manual...

Page 26: ...6MB based on CPU FSB Speed 1066 MHz Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed information C...

Page 27: ...42A optional Battery Type 6 cell 9 cell optional RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual battery pack that comes with the package may vary without notice Please contact the local dealer for d...

Page 28: ...al Microphone x 1 RJ11 x 1 optional RJ45 x 1 HDMI x 1 Card Reader x 1 SD MS MS Pro MMC The supported memory cards may vary without notice ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Slot x 1 Communication Port Items...

Page 29: ...button K B hot key SW Video Controller Integrated Graphics controller optional ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5430 optional LCD Resolution 1366 x 768 Display LCD Type 14 16 9 WXGA Brightness Brightness contr...

Page 30: ...2 8 Introductions Others Kensington Lock Hole x1 Compliance WHQL...

Page 31: ...wn in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased Top open View The figure of top open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your noteb...

Page 32: ...wer button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF Power LED Glowing blue when the notebook power is turned on 4 3D Boost Function Buttons optional 3D Boost Function allows users to choose between using...

Page 33: ...efficiently P1 User Defined optional Press this button to launch the User Defined application Internet optional Press this button to activate the Internet browser 6 Keyboard The built in keyboard pro...

Page 34: ...r to turn this function off recurrently Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information of this ECO Engine Power Saving Function Note that ECO Engine is...

Page 35: ...rn the Bluetooth function on Press again to turn it off 3G not supported Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F10 button to turn the 3G function on Press again to turn it off Note that the...

Page 36: ...blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive or the optical drive device Num Lock Glowing blue when the Num Lock function is activated Caps Lock Glowing blue when the Caps Lock function is ac...

Page 37: ...utor for further information if necessary WLAN WiFi Wireless LAN WiFi optional Wireless LAN LED indicator glows green when Wireless LAN WiFi function is enabled LED indicator goes out when this functi...

Page 38: ...ery is in low battery status Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new battery Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the...

Page 39: ...technology takes advantage of the scalable high bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2 0 interfaces 2 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse...

Page 40: ...des a Kensington Lock hole which allows users to secure the notebook in place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable The end of the cable has a small lo...

Page 41: ...ble hard disk module printer and more 2 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Connect your speakers to the proper connectors as shown be...

Page 42: ...2 20 Introductions 3 Optical Drive Device The optical device allows you to use the CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on the computer...

Page 43: ...patible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 3 RJ 45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection 4 RJ 11 Connector optional Th...

Page 44: ...s positioned on lock status Once the button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 2 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 1 B...

Page 45: ...ing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 4 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulatio...

Page 46: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 47: ...time When the AC power is connected recharging the battery will start immediately Note that the AC DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook using other adapter model may damage...

Page 48: ...the notebook and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC DC adapter you should 4 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet...

Page 49: ...le the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery pack is disassembled not by an authorized machinist To prevent exp...

Page 50: ...teps below 1 Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery bac...

Page 51: ...remove the battery pack following the steps below 1 Make sure the notebook is turned off and the AC power is disconnected 2 Press the lock unlock button to the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery...

Page 52: ...local regulations Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area Conserving Battery Power Efficient battery power is critical to m...

Page 53: ...nd system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no memory effect It is unnecessary to disch...

Page 54: ...this notebook Read the instructions bellow to activate the ECO Engine power saving function 1 Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among various power saving...

Page 55: ...ct this mode while performing presentation applications Office Mode Select this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks Turbo Battery Mode Select this mode to maximize the battery running t...

Page 56: ...ce or extending the battery running time 1 Select a proper GPU mode by pressing the function button High performance GPU mode Press this button to select the High Performance GPU mode and the discrete...

Page 57: ...Switchable Graphics 3 In the Switchable Graphics dialogue users can read the status of graphics mode and also be able to choose a proper graphics processing unit here 4 For more settings on graphics...

Page 58: ...ment settings in Windows OS 1 Power Options in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display hard drive and battery Go to the Start menu and click on the Control Panel...

Page 59: ...3 14 Getting Started 1 2 3 4...

Page 60: ...r inactivity Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer s power management Always disconnect the...

Page 61: ...nation Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when operating When sitting on the chair adjust the chair s back if available to support your back comfortably Place...

Page 62: ...he chair s height Having a Good Work Habit Have a good work habit is important if you have to work with your notebook for long periods of time otherwise it may cause discomfort or injury to you Please...

Page 63: ...the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard This keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys Typewriter keys Numeric key...

Page 64: ...and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activat...

Page 65: ...End keys are used to control the cursor movement Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the pr...

Page 66: ...ft for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key and one Ap...

Page 67: ...rease the built in speaker s volume Increase the built in speaker s volume Disable the computer s audio function Force the computer into sleep mode depending on the system configuration Quick Launch F...

Page 68: ...and hold the Fn button and then press the F6 button to turn the Webcam function on Press again to turn it off WLAN WiFi optional Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F8 button to turn the...

Page 69: ...e cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on and control the cursor on the sc...

Page 70: ...To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver in your Windows operating system The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration Positionin...

Page 71: ...procedure called as point and click is the basics of operating your notebook Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad can act as a left button so that your each tap...

Page 72: ...d optical storage device Therefore it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly...

Page 73: ...ical Storage Device Your notebook is equipped with an optical storage device The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased Super Multi Works as a multi functional...

Page 74: ...button on the panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 3 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 4 Place your disk in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the...

Page 75: ...s placed in the optical storage device 6 Press the eject button on the drive s panel and the disk tray will slide out partially 7 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 8 Hold the disk by its e...

Page 76: ...ouse keyboard digital camera webcam printer and external optical storage device ete To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the n...

Page 77: ...igher resolution The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the notebook display To connect t...

Page 78: ...ed and high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable Once the display is connected to the notebook power on the notebook and the external display should respond by default I...

Page 79: ...he RJ 45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN local area network devices such as a hub switch and gateway to build a network connection For more instructions or detailed steps on co...

Page 80: ...to dial up to connect the Internet For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please consult your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help To reduce the risk of...

Page 81: ...o move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network By using the 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption technology and Wi Fi Protected Access feature the o...

Page 82: ...s a way to connect and exchange information between devices such as mobile phones personal computers printers GPS receivers PDAs digital cameras and video game consoles through a secure globally unlic...

Page 83: ...he ExpressCard including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your ExpressCard Removing the ExpressCard 1 Locate the ExpressCard slot on your notebook There...

Page 84: ...3 39 Getting Started 5 3 1 2 6 4 5 2 3 4 Removing the ExpressCard Installing the ExpressCard...

Page 85: ...o the device and click Stop The diagram shown below is for reference only Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug th...

Page 86: ...and Upgrade Please be noticed that the memory hard disk drive wireless LAN module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user s request depend...

Page 87: ...ed with a Wireless LAN module and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive and this storage device may be up...

Page 88: ...t attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center since it may cause the warranty void It is strongly recommended to contact the author...

Page 89: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 90: ...How to Run BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the notebook and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup...

Page 91: ...menu title Press down arrow to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting op...

Page 92: ...on CPU features memory size and setting of system time and date Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings such as power consumption USB PCI devices of the notebook in order to achieve a better perfor...

Page 93: ...om 01 to 31 Year Year The year can be adjusted by users System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode The ti...

Page 94: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 95: ...8 Intel R SpeedStep tm This item allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology When set to Disabled the system always operates in a conserve power mode the processor works at FSB400 600MH...

Page 96: ...USB Configuration Selecting Enabled allows users to use USB devices such as mouse keyboard or portable disk in DOS system or allows users to boot the system by USB device Setting options Enabled Disa...

Page 97: ...s showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system Select 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Boot Priority The system is going to boot from other device if fails to...

Page 98: ...C to abandon new password setting When the Administrator Password is set new items User Password and Password Check will be added in the menu Select User Password to give or to abandon password settin...

Page 99: ...s powered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Administrator Password User Password just press Enter under Administrator Password User Password field when you are prompt...

Page 100: ...Save Changes and Reset Save the changes you have made and reset the utility Discard Changes and Reset Ignore the previous configuration and reset the BIOS setup utility Restore Defaults Select this it...

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