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Right Side View ...................................................................................................................... 2-16

Left Side View......................................................................................................................... 2-18

Rear Side View....................................................................................................................... 2-19

Bottom Side View ................................................................................................................... 2-21

Getting Started

Power Management ...................................................................................................................... 3-2

Connecting the AC Power ........................................................................................................ 3-2

Using the Battery Power........................................................................................................... 3-4

ECO Engine -- Power Saving Function.................................................................................. 3-10

Power Management in Windows OS ..................................................................................... 3-12

Energy Saving Tips................................................................................................................. 3-14

Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................ 3-15

Safety and Comfort Tips......................................................................................................... 3-15

Having a Good Work Habit..................................................................................................... 3-16

Knowing the Keyboard ........................................................................................................... 3-17

Knowing the Touchpad ........................................................................................................... 3-24

About Hard Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 3-27

Using the Optical Storage Device........................................................................................... 3-28

Connecting the External Devices.............................................................................................. 3-31

Connecting the Peripheral Devices ........................................................................................ 3-31

Connecting the Communication Devices ............................................................................... 3-35

Summary of Contents for CX720

Page 1: ...CHAPTER 1 Preface...

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

Page 3: ...wer Saving Function 3 10 Power Management in Windows OS 3 12 Energy Saving Tips 3 14 Basic Operations 3 15 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 15 Having a Good Work Habit 3 16 Knowing the Keyboard 3 17 Knowing...

Page 4: ...talling the ExpressCard 3 39 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3 40 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 4 4 Main 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: ...gem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Spanish Espa ol PRECAUC...

Page 12: ...producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGY ZAT A nem megfelel akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kiz r lag ugyanolyan vagy a berendez s gy rt ja ltal aj nlott egyen rt k t pust haszn ljon Az elhaszn lt a...

Page 13: ...u bateriju koju preporu uje proizvo a opreme Odbacite iskori ene baterije u skladu sa uputstvima proizvo a a Netherlands Nederlands LET OP Er is explosiegevaar als de batterij niet goed geplaatst word...

Page 14: ...okynov v robcu Slovenian Sloven ina POZOR V primeru nepravilne zamenjave baterije obstaja nevarnost njene eksplozije Baterijo zamenjajte le z enako ali ekvivalentno vrsto ki jo priporo a proizvajalec...

Page 15: ...s of electrical and electronic equipment cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of the...

Page 16: ...nicos est n obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su per odo de vida Italian Italiano In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed E...

Page 17: ...s elektronikus berendez sek hullad kair l sz l 2002 96 EK ir nyelve szerint az elektromos s elektronikus berendez sek t bb nem kezelhet ek lakoss gi hullad kk nt s az ilyen elektronikus berendez sek...

Page 18: ...96 EC 13 2005 Indonesian Bahasa Indonesia Sesuai dengan Regulasi Uni Eropa UE perihal WEEE Limbah Peralatan Listrik dan Elektronik Directive 2002 96 EC yang berlaku sejak 13 2005 produk peralatan list...

Page 19: ...Portugu s De acordo com a Directiva 2002 96 EC de Res duos de Equipamentos El ctricos e Electr nicos da Uni o Europeia UE efectiva desde o 13 de Agosto do ano 2005 os produtos de equipamento el ctrico...

Page 20: ...jske dobe sprejmejo nazaj Danish Dansk I henhold til direktiv fra den europ iske union EU vedr rende elektrisk og elektronisk affald Direktiv 2002 96 EC som tr der i kraft den 13 august 2005 m produkt...

Page 21: ...a Estonian Eesti Vastavalt Euroopa Liidu EL direktiivile 2002 96 E elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete j tmete kohta mis j ustus 13 augustil 2005 on keelatud kodumajapidamiste elektri ja elektroonikaseadm...

Page 22: ...model please contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service station To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam do not try to disassemble the enclosure Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their...

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: ...ache 8MB Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed information Core Chips Core Chip Intel H...

Page 27: ...40 GB Secondary HDD Optionally supported Optical Device Drive DVD Super Multi optional Special Notification The actual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased and m...

Page 28: ...Mic in x 1 RJ11 x 1 optional RJ45 x 1 HDMI x 1 E SATA x 1 Internal Microphone x 1 Card Reader x 1 XD SD MMC MS MS Pro The supported memory cards may vary without notice Communication Port Items liste...

Page 29: ...housing Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW Video optional Graphics Discrete UMA optional VRAM DDR3 1GB Dual View Function External display devices will be auto detected when connecte...

Page 30: ...2 8 Introductions Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes Others Kensington Lock Hole x 1 Compliance WHQL...

Page 31: ...aware that the notebook shown 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...

Page 32: ...th microphone 3 Power Button Power LED Power Button Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF Press the power button to awake the notebook from the sleep state Power Power Saving fu...

Page 33: ...F5 button repeatedly to switch among various power saving modes provided by ECO Engine or to turn this function off recurrently Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for th...

Page 34: ...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 This 3G function is optional supported depending on the model u...

Page 35: ...ction is activated Num Lock Glowing blue when the Num Lock function is activated Caps Lock Glowing blue when the Caps Lock function is activated Hard Disk Optical Drive Device In use optional Blinking...

Page 36: ...new battery Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC DC adapter is disconnect...

Page 37: ...ed LED indicator goes out when this function is disabled Note Functions listed here may be optional supported depending on the model users purchased Warning For flight safety consideration make sure t...

Page 38: ...interface The ExpressCard 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...

Page 39: ...Memory Stick Pro cards Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice 4 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality soun...

Page 40: ...to be looped around a permanent object such as a heavy table or other similar equipment thus securing the notebook in place 2 Optical Drive Device This notebook is equipped with an optical drive devi...

Page 41: ...ers can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage 3 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface periphera...

Page 42: ...T block the ventilator for air circulation 6 RJ 11 Connector optional This notebook provides a built in modem that allows you to connect an RJ 11 telephone line through this connector With the 56K V 9...

Page 43: ...button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 2 Battery Release Button It is a bounce back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the batte...

Page 44: ...cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 4 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 5 Stereo Speakers Give high quality...

Page 45: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...k 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 first 5 Unp...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...k that is compliant to your notebook To insert the battery pack following the steps below 1 Align and place the battery to the battery tray with correct orientation 2 Press down the battery pack to fa...

Page 50: ...he lock unlock button to the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery release button on the bottom side 4 Push and hold the release button to the battery releasing direction as shown on the bottom side...

Page 51: ...3 7 Getting Started 5 2 3 6 4 5 4...

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: ...ith this notebook Read the instructions bellow to activate the ECO Engine power saving function 1 Press and hold the Fn button 2 Press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among the different modes of E...

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: ...gement 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 Pane...

Page 57: ...3 13 Getting Started 4 1 2 3...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...d keyboard This keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys The keyboard shown here may vary from the actual one depending on which county u...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...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 previous page Move to...

Page 64: ...ss 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 Application Logo key o...

Page 65: ...unction Decrease the LCD brightness Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the built in speaker s volume Increase the built in speaker s volume Disable the computer s audio function Force the computer i...

Page 66: ...and hold the Fn button and then press the F4 button to launch the Windows Search function ECO Engine Power Saving Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among...

Page 67: ...tion 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 This 3G function is optional suppor...

Page 68: ...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 scre...

Page 69: ...Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad usually using the forefinger and the rectangular pad will act as a miniature duplicate of your display When you move your fingertip across the...

Page 70: ...hpad and then keep your fingertip in contact with the touchpad on the second tap Now you can drag the selected item to the desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad and then lift your fin...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...Device optionally supported Your notebook is equipped with an optical storage device The actual device preinstalled in your notebook depends on the model you purchased DVD Super Multi Works as a multi...

Page 73: ...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 d...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution The 15 pin D Sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device...

Page 77: ...nd 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 If no...

Page 78: ...ielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage The E SATA standard interface supports plug and play technology so that you can connect and rem...

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: ...ial 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 fir...

Page 81: ...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 opt...

Page 82: ...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 unlicen...

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 40 Getting Started 5 3 1 2 6 4 5 2 3 4 Removing the ExpressCard Installing the ExpressCard...

Page 85: ...pgrade Please be noticed that the memory hard disk drive wireless LAN Bluetooth module and battery pack preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user s request d...

Page 86: ...th a wireless LAN Bluetooth 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...

Page 87: ...o not 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 au...

Page 88: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...nd 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 performance Boot Menu Set up boot t...

Page 92: ...em provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory Press Enter to bring up a sub window System Date This item allows you to set the system date The date format is day month dat...

Page 93: ...4 6 BIOS Setup 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 time format is hour minute second...

Page 94: ...ating system and applications Setting options Enabled and Disabled C states This item allows you to enable or disable CPU C State function When set to Enabled CPU chipset can enter power saving states...

Page 95: ...etup activation key Bootup NumLock State This setting is to set the Num Lock function when the system is powered on Setting to On is to activate the Num Lock function when the system is powered on Set...

Page 96: ...word 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 setting Note that Administr...

Page 97: ...ear a set Administrator Password User Password just press Enter under Setup Administrator Password User Password field when prompted to enter the password Please note that when Administrator Password...

Page 98: ...aving the changes you have made Save Changes and Reset Save the changes you have made and reset the utility Discard Changes and Reset Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before...

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