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Power Management in Windows OS 

Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant 

amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your 

display or set your PC to Sleep/ Hibernate mode after a period of user inactivity. 

 

Follow the instructions below to adjust the power management settings in Windows OS: 

1. “

Power Options

” selection in Windows OS allows 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

. Click on the 

System and Security

2.  Then click on the “Power Options”. 

3. Then 

Select a power plan

” that meets your personal needs 

4.  The “Shut down” Computer menu will present various relative options as following. 

5.  The computer should be able to wake up from power saving mode in response to a command 

from any of following: 

Š

  the power button, 

Š

 the 

mouse, 

Š

 the 

keyboard. 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FX603

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 Drive Device Notice 1 22 Trademarks 1 22 Reversion History 1 22 Introduct...

Page 3: ...3 9 Power Management in Windows OS 3 11 Energy Saving Tips 3 13 Basic Operations 3 14 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 14 Having a Good Work Habit 3 15 Knowing the Keyboard 3 16 Knowing the Smart Pad 3 23 A...

Page 4: ...ce 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 4 5 Advanced Menu 4 7 Boot Menu 4 9 Security Menu 4 10 Save Exit...

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: ...nual should be noted Keep the User s Guide that comes with the package for future reference Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature Lay this equipment on a stable surface before se...

Page 8: ...before connecting the equipment to the power outlet Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add on card or module to the equipment Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the b...

Page 9: ...ing of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only Always kee...

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: ...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 enclosure Trademarks All trade...

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: ...e contact 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 Manu...

Page 26: ...ication The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed information Core Chips PCH Intel HM55 Special Notification The...

Page 27: ...pack that comes with the package may vary without notice Please contact the local dealer for detailed information Storage Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased HDD form fac...

Page 28: ...O Port Monitor VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 USB x 3 USB 2 0 x 1 USB 3 0 x 2 optional Mic in Line in x 1 Headphone out S PDIF out x 1 RJ45 x 1 HDMI x 1 Card Reader x 1 SD SDHC SDXC MMC MS MS Pro The supported...

Page 29: ...ternal Speaker x 4 Internal Microphone x 1 Sound Volume Adjust by volume button K B hot key SW WebCam HD camera 1280 x 720 Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot S...

Page 30: ...at 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 operating...

Page 31: ...applications Webcam LED indicator next to the webcam glows when webcam function is activated LED goes out when this function is turned off 3 Quick Launch Buttons Press the quick launch button to activ...

Page 32: ...Turbo Drive Engine When AC power is connected press this button to activate the TDE function With this function activated the TDE function will bring advanced calculating speed to enhance the system...

Page 33: ...Fn Buttons Use the Fn buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these quick launch buttons users will be able to do work more efficiently The description...

Page 34: ...Press and hold the Fn button and then press the 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 Manag...

Page 35: ...hold the Fn button and then press the F9 button to turn the Bluetooth function on Press again to turn it off 3G optional Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F10 button to turn the 3G func...

Page 36: ...oth Bluetooth Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled Warning For flight safety consideration make sure this LED indicator goes out when you are in flight Note The Blueto...

Page 37: ...her information if necessary Battery Glowing blue when the battery is being charged Glowing amber when the battery is in low battery status Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to...

Page 38: ...ed off 2 Card Reader The built in card reader may support various types of memory card such as MMC Multi Media Card SD Secure Digital SDHC SD High Capacity SDXC eXtended Capacity MS Memory Stick or MS...

Page 39: ...erface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 3 VGA Port The 15 pin D Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard V...

Page 40: ...mall loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a permanent object such as a heavy table or other similar equipment thus securing the notebook in place 2 Power Connector To connect the AC D...

Page 41: ...nnect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 6 Audio Port Connectors Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi...

Page 42: ...2 20 Introductions Rear Side View 1 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 1 Battery Pack 1...

Page 43: ...eleasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 2 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected...

Page 44: ...itioned on lock status Once the button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 4 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 5...

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: ...2 Align the steady gutter and battery bolt with correct orientation and make sure they are joined properly 3 Overturn the battery pack with the direction shown right 4 Press down the battery pack to...

Page 50: ...d 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 5 Dig the edge of battery pack out o...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...ent tasks with 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...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...er management settings in Windows OS 1 Power Options selection in Windows OS allows you to control the power management features of your display hard drive and battery Go to the Start menu and click o...

Page 56: ...3 12 Getting Started 4 1 2 3...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...ff When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press the Caps Lock key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is acti...

Page 62: ...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 63: ...ess 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...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...abled User Defined or Windows Search optional Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F4 button to launch the User Defined application Or press and hold the Fn button and then press the F4 but...

Page 66: ...ion on Press again to turn it off Bluetooth optional Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F9 button to turn the Bluetooth function on Press again to turn it off 3G optional Press and hold t...

Page 67: ...sely This significant Smart Pad will surely bring users not only an efficient but also an enjoyable experience of using the notebook 1 Cursor Movement Area This pressure sensitive area of the touchpad...

Page 68: ...e the Smart Pad function recurrently There is an optional LED on the button glows when the touchpad is disabled Brief Usages to the Smart Pad For the further information on how to use the Smart Pad fu...

Page 69: ...icking the Left button of the mouse Touch the touchpad with single finger and move around your finger on the touchpad Cursor moving Move the cursor to a particular object with single finger Select the...

Page 70: ...age vertically Touch the touchpad with two fingers and remain both fingers on the touchpad Move the two fingers on the touchpad horizontally Scrolling a page horizontally Touch the touchpad with two f...

Page 71: ...the touchpad To disable this function simply tapping the touchpad once with single finger Enabling or Disabling the Magnifying Glass function Using the Magnifying Glass function Touch the touchpad wi...

Page 72: ...ctory of Computer Touch the touchpad with three fingers and remain the fingers on the touchpad Move the three fingers to the lower side of the touchpad and remain the fingers on the touchpad still Mov...

Page 73: ...terclockwise while another remains still to rotate a selected object counterclockwise Refer to the second gesture Rotating a selected object clockwise or counterclockwise Taping the touchpad once with...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...sed Super Multi Works as a multi functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive Blu ray It is a high capacity optical disc that holds 4 5 hours of high definition video HD on a single sided single laye...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...ouse keyboard digital camera webcam printer and external optical storage device etc To connect these devices install the drivers for each device first if necessary and then connect the device to the n...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...s multi channel digital audio on a single cable To connect the external display make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off and then connect the display to the notebook Once t...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...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 op...

Page 83: ...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 unlice...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...with 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 ma...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...d 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 ty...

Page 91: ...m 01 to 31 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 time for...

Page 92: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 93: ...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 If you want optimize the processor set this item to Ena...

Page 94: ...Legacy USB Support 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 Dis...

Page 95: ...This setting is to set the Num Lock State when the system is powered on Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on Setting to Off will allow the users to use the arrow...

Page 96: ...may also press ESC 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 abando...

Page 97: ...red on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Administrator Password User Password just press Enter under Setup Administrator Password User Password field when prompted to en...

Page 98: ...without saving the changes you have made 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 setu...

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