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CHAPTER 1

Preface

Summary of Contents for FX610

Page 2: ...tions 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 Introductions Manual Map 2 2 Unpacking 2 3 Specification 2 4 Product Overview 2 8 Top open View 2 8 Front Side View 2 14 Table of Content ...

Page 3: ... Function 3 9 GPU 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 Knowing the Smart Pad 3 25 About Hard Disk Drive 3 32 Using the Optical Drive Device 3 33 Connecting the External Devices 3 36 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3 36 Connecting the Communication ...

Page 4: ...lacement and Upgrade 3 43 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 Security Menu 4 9 Boot Menu 4 11 Exit Menu 4 12 ...

Page 5: ...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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipme...

Page 6: ...f 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 cause undesired operation CE Conformity This device is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant provisions set out in the European Directive ...

Page 7: ...anual 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 setting it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings ...

Page 8: ...V 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 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 into the opening that could damage the equipmen...

Page 9: ...ding 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 keep the battery in a safe place If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The...

Page 10: ...of 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 to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end of life products ...

Page 11: ...n vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Spanish Español PRECAUCIÓN Peligro de explosión si la batería es reemplazada incorrectamente Cámbiela solo por la misma o un tipo equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Descarte usar baterías usadas de acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante Italian Italiano ATTENZIONE Pericolo di...

Page 12: ...aną przez producenta urządzenia Zużyte baterie można wyrzucać zgodnie z instrukcjami producenta Hungarian Magyar VIGYÁZAT A nem megfelelő akkumul tor haszn lata robban svesz lyes Kizárólag ugyanolyan vagy a berendezés gyártója által ajánlott egyenértékű típust használjon Az elhasznált akkumulátorokat a gyártó utasításának megfelelően ártalmatlanítsák Czech Čeština UPOZORNĚNÍ Nebezpečí výbuchu při ...

Page 13: ...ya dengan jenis yang sama atau setara sesuai rekomendasi pabrik peralatan tersebut Buang baterai bekas sesuai petunjuk pabrik Serbian Srpski OPREZ Ukoliko baterija nije ispravno postavljena postoji opasnost od eksplozije Zamenu izvršite koristeći isključivo istu ili ekvivalentnu bateriju koju preporučuje proizvođač opreme Odbacite iskorišćene baterije u skladu sa uputstvima proizvođača Netherlands...

Page 14: ...lebo za rovnocenný typ batérie ktorý odporúča výrobca zariadenia Batérie zneškodnite podľa pokynov výrobcu Slovenian Slovenščina POZOR V primeru nepravilne zamenjave baterije obstaja nevarnost njene eksplozije Baterijo zamenjajte le z enako ali ekvivalentno vrsto ki jo priporoča proizvajalec Odpadne baterije odstranite skladno z navodili proizvajalca Danish Dansk ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosion...

Page 15: ...ﮐﺖ ﭘﻴﺸﻨﻬﺎدﯼ ﺑﺎﺗﺮیﻬﺎﯼ از ﺗﻨﻬﺎ ﺑﺎﺗﺮﯼ ﺗﻌﻮیﺾ ﺻﻮرت در ﻧﻤﺎیﻴﺪ اﺳﺘﻔﺎدﻩ ﻧﻤﺎیﻴﺪ ﻋﻤﻞ ﮐﻨﻨﺪﻩ ﺗﻮﻟﻴﺪ ﺷﺮﮐﺖ راهﻨﻤﺎیﯽ ﻃﺒﻖ ﺑﺮ و ﮐﻨﻴﺪ ﺧﻮددارﯼ ﺑﺎﺗﺮﯼ اﻧﺪاﺧﺘﻦ دور از Arabic اﻟﻌﺮﺑﻴﺔ ﺗﺤﺬیﺮ ﺧﻄﺮ واﻟﺘﻠﻒ ﻟﻼﻧﻔﺠﺎر اﻟﺒﻄﺎریﺔ ﺗﺘﻌﺮض ﻗﺪ إذا ﺗﻢ اﺳﺘﺒ ﺪاﻟﻬﺎ أﺻﻠﻰ ﻏﻴﺮ ﺑﻨﻮع أﺳﺘﺒﺪل أوﺻﻰ ﻣﻜﺎﻓﺊ ﻧﻮع أو ﺑﻨﻔﺲ ﻓﻘﻂ ﺑﻪ ﻗﺒﻞ ﻣﻦ ﻣﻨﺘﺞ اﻟﺠﻬﺎز اﻟﺒﻄﺎریﺎت ﺗﺠﺎهﻞ اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻌﻤﻠﺔ وﻓﻘﺎ ﻹرﺷﺎدات اﻟﺸﺮآﺔ اﻟﻤﺼﻨﻌﺔ WEEE Statement English Under the European Union EU Direc...

Page 16: ...sificados como eléctricos y equipos electrónicos no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de su municipio los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos productos al termino de su período de vida Italian Italiano In base alla Direttiva dell Unione Europea EU sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici Direttiva 2002 96 EC in vigore da...

Page 17: ...yczącą odpadów produktów elektrycznych i elektronicznych Dyrektywa 2002 96 EC która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005 tzw produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne nie mogą być traktowane jako śmieci komunalne tak więc producenci tych produktów będą zobowiązani do odbierania ich w momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia Hungarian Magyar Az Európai Unió EU 2005 augusztus 13 án hatá...

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Page 19: ...ische 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 aan het eind van hun levenscyclus Romanian Română În baza Directivei Uniunii Europene UE privind Evacuarea Echipamentului Electric şi Electronic Directiva 2002 96 EC care intră în vigoare pe 13 august 2005 ...

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Page 21: ...ektrični i elektronički uređaji se ne smiju više bacati zajedno s kućnim otpadom i proizvođači su obvezni zbrinuti takve proizvode na kraju njihovog životnog vijeka Estonian Eesti Vastavalt Euroopa Liidu EL direktiivile 2002 96 EÜ elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete jäätmete kohta mis jõustus 13 augustil 2005 on keelatud kodumajapidamiste elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete jäätmete hävitamine koos majapi...

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 respective owners SRS Premium Sound SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc THX and THX TruStudio Pro are trademarks of THX Ltd which may be registered in some jurisdictions All rights rese...

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

Page 24: ...formation 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 have all the accessories included when you open the packing box If any of these accessories is damaged or missing please contact the vendor where you purchased this notebook Also this chapter provides t...

Page 25: ...se 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 Manual High capacity Li ion battery AC adapter and power cord Carry bag optional All in one application disk containing the full version of user s manual drivers utilities and optional recovery function ...

Page 26: ...s or 3 6GT s optional 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 North Bridge AMD RS880M South Bridge AMD SB820M Special Notification The actual core chips preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please contact the local dealer for detailed info...

Page 27: ...ell RTC Battery Yes Special Notification The actual AC DC Adapter and battery pack that come with the package may vary without notice Storage Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased HDD form factor 2 5 9 5mm Optical Drive Device Super Multi Blu ray optional Special Notification The actual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased ...

Page 28: ...F out x 1 RJ45 x 1 HDMI x 1 Card Reader x 1 XD SD SDHC SDXC MMC MS MS Pro The supported memory cards may vary without notice Communication Port Items listed here may vary without notice LAN Giga LAN optional Wireless LAN 802 11b g n optional Bluetooth Optionally supported Audio Internal Speaker 2 speakers Sound Volume Adjust K B hot key SW ...

Page 29: ... Output Supported HDMI Output Supported Display LCD Type 15 6 16 9 HD Brightness Brightness controlled by K B hot keys WebCam HD CMOS camera Supported 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 30: ...hat 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 area of your notebook The figures show here are for reference only 1 Internal Microphone 2 Webcam Webcam LED 3 Quick Launch Buttons 4 Touchpad Switch 5 Touchpad 6 Keyboard Quick Launch Fn Buttons 4 ...

Page 31: ...3 Quick Launch Buttons Press the quick launch button to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these buttons users will be able to do work more efficiently Volume Down Volume Up Press the Volume Down or Volume Up button to decrease or increase the sound volume Read the icon on behalf of the Sound Level Status appearing on the display to learn the function status Cinema Pro Pr...

Page 32: ...pending on the tasks users are currently performing Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information of this GPU Boost Function 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 function LED Glowing blue when the notebook power is turned on LED ...

Page 33: ...hese quick launch buttons users will be able to do work more efficiently The descriptions mentioned here are for reference only and may be optional supported depending on the models users purchased Smart Pad Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F3 button repeatedly to enable or disable the Smart Pad function recurrently There is an optional LED on the button glows when the touchpad is d...

Page 34: ...information of this ECO Engine Power Saving Function Note that ECO Engine is an optional function Webcam Press 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 Wireless LAN WiFi function on Press again to turn it off Bluetooth optional Press and hold...

Page 35: ...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 users purchased This function button will not be available when the 3G function is not supported ...

Page 36: ...ooth 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 Bluetooth Function may be optionally supported depending on the model users purchased Contact the local distributor for further information if necessary 1 Status LED 2 Card Reader 1 2 ...

Page 37: ... 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 replace a 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 dis...

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

Page 39: ... connect an external Serial ATA device Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to storage This connector may also work as an USB Port 3 VGA Port The 15 pin D Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of the computer display 1 Optica...

Page 40: ...2 18 Introductions 4 RJ 45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection ...

Page 41: ...small 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 DC adapter and supply power for the notebook 3 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 1 Kensington Lock Hole 2 Power Connector 3 Venti...

Page 42: ... connect 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 function supported Connect your speakers to the proper connectors as shown below Mic In Line In Used for an external microphone Headphone out SPDIF out Used for speakers or headphones The S PDIF co...

Page 43: ...2 21 Introductions Rear Side View 1 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 1 1 Battery Pack ...

Page 44: ...is 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 Battery Lock Unlock Button 2 Battery Pack 3 Battery Release Button 4 Ventilator 5 Stereo Speaker 1 2 5 4 3 ...

Page 45: ...sing 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 circulation 5 Stereo Speaker Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported ...

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 either the notebook or other devices attached to it Do not cover the AC DC adapter since it may produce a certain heat while in use Always be aware of heat coming from the AC DC adapter in use ...

Page 48: ...ok 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 Unplug the connector from the notebook 6 Disconnect the power cord and the connector of AC DC adapter 7 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord Never pull the cord dire...

Page 49: ...ble 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 explosion caused by improper battery replacement use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only Always keep the battery which is not in use in a safe place Please follow...

Page 50: ...t 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 fasten the battery pack in the battery tray 5 Press the lock unlock button to the Lock position to make sure the battery pack is securely fastened The figures show here are for reference only 5 3 2 2...

Page 51: ...ed 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 of the battery tray with your finger tip Be careful with your finger while trying to take out the battery pack 6 Stand the battery pack upright first and then pull the battery pack out Do not use forc...

Page 52: ...o 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 maintain a normal operation If the battery power is not managed well the saved data and customized settings may be lost To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss read the tips below Suspe...

Page 53: ...end 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 discharge the battery before recharging However to optimize the life of battery we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary If you do not use the notebook for a long t...

Page 54: ...rent 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 modes of ECO Engine or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrently 3 To learn which power saving mode is activated presently read the icon on behalf of each mode appearing on the display when selected G...

Page 55: ...ect 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 time ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine ...

Page 56: ...er GPU mode by pressing the P1 or Fn F4 button 2 Bringing up the ATI PowerXpressTM dialogue by right clicking the mouse on the desktop and select Configure ATI PowerXpress TM 3 In the ATI PowerXpressTM 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 please select Graphics Properties to bring up th...

Page 57: ...3 12 Getting Started The figures show here are for reference only 2 4 3 3 ...

Page 58: ...wer 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 rel...

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

Page 60: ...er 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 AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption ...

Page 61: ...ination 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 you feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the ...

Page 62: ...the 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 keep the following tips in mind when operating Change your posture frequently Stretch and exercise you body regularly Remember to take a break after working for a period of time 2 5 4 3 1 1 ...

Page 63: ...ed 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 users purchase the notebook Typewriter keys Numeric keys Cursor keys Function keys ...

Page 64: ...off 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 activated the letters you type are kept in uppercase Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key to toggle the Scroll Lock on and off This function is defined by individual programs and is usually used under D...

Page 65: ...o 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 the next page Move to the beginning of the line or document Move to the end of the line or document ...

Page 66: ...ress 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 on the keyboard which are used to perform Windows specific functions such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu For more information of the two keys please refer to your Windows m...

Page 67: ...function 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 into sleep state depending on the system configuration ...

Page 68: ...is disabled GPU Boost Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F4 button to launch the GPU Boost application Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information of this GPU Boost Function ECO Engine Power Saving 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 ...

Page 69: ...tion 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 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 users purchased This function button wil...

Page 70: ...isely 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 allows you to place your finger on and control the cursor on the screen by moving one of your finger 2 Right Left Buttons Acts as the mouse s right left button The touchpad figures shown here are fo...

Page 71: ...le 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 function specifically please refer to the instructions of Smart Pad by double clicking the Smart Pad icon on the lower right side of the screen ...

Page 72: ...licking 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 object by tap the touchpad once Double tap the selected object with single finger and remain your finger on the touchpad Move your finger to drag the selected object Dragging an object ...

Page 73: ...page 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 fingers and remain both fingers on the touchpad Move two fingers to close each other to Zoom In the screen Move two fingers away each other to Zoom Out the screen Zoom In Out the screen ...

Page 74: ...n 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 with three fingers and remain the fingers on the touchpad Move the three fingers to the Left on the touchpad to Page up the screen Page Up Touch the touchpad with three fingers and remain the fingers o...

Page 75: ...ectory 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 Move a finger to the right or to the left to select the expected window All fingers leave from the touchpad and the selected window will be popped up Switching between all the windows that have been act...

Page 76: ...nterclockwise 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 two fingers May be defined by Users Taping the touchpad once with three fingers May be defined by Users Place and remain a finger on the touchpad for a while Reading and measuring the dimension of t...

Page 77: ...nd 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 Do not turn off the notebook when the hard disk In use LED is on Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the notebook is turned on The replacement of hard disk drive should be done by an a...

Page 78: ...ased 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 layer 25GB disk Blu ray supports the more advanced H 264 and VC 1 video encoding algorithms codecs as well as MPEG 2 which is used for DVD It also supports 1080p the highest HDTV resolution ...

Page 79: ... 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 disk to secure it into place 5 Push the tray back into the drive 1 Confirm that the disk is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the disk tray open 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 80: ...is 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 edge with your fingers and lift it up from the tray 9 Push the tray back into the drive 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 81: ...mouse 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 notebook This notebook is capable to auto detect the USB devices installed and if there is no detection of the devices please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu Control Panel Add H...

Page 82: ...s 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 such as a projector for a great view of the notebook display ...

Page 83: ...us 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 the display is connected to the notebook power on the notebook and the external display should respond by default If not you can switch the display mode by pressing Fn F2 Alternately you can change th...

Page 84: ...hielded 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 remove the E SATA devices without turning off the notebook To connect the E SATA hard disk device simply connect the cable of the device to the E SATA Connector of your notebook ...

Page 85: ...The 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 connecting to the LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help ...

Page 86: ...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 optional built in wirelesses LAN is capable to achieve a more efficient and a more secure solution to the wireless communication For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the Wireless LA...

Page 87: ...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 unlicensed Industrial Scientific and Medical ISM 2 4 GHz short range radio frequency bandwidth For more instructions or detailed steps on using the Bluetooth function please ask your MIS staff or network m...

Page 88: ...Upgrade 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 depending on the models users purchased 2 4 3 1 5 ...

Page 89: ... 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 may be upgradable and replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center Additional memory module may be installed by the authorized dealer or service center to increase the performance of this not...

Page 90: ...ot 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 authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device and this storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by the authorized dea...

Page 91: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup ...

Page 92: ... 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 either restart the system by turning it OFF and ON or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart Be noted that the screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your reference...

Page 93: ...e 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 options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting field Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return t...

Page 94: ...ze 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 performance Security Menu Install or clear the password settings for supervisor and user Boot Menu Set up boot type and boot sequence Exit Menu Save or discard the changes before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS items and figur...

Page 95: ...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 format is hour minute second Serial_ATA eSATA These items display the types of the SATA eSATA devices installed in the notebook Press Enter to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the devi...

Page 96: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory ...

Page 97: ...ed PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over When set to higher values every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth For better PCI performance you should set the item to higher values Setting options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows ...

Page 98: ...4 8 BIOS Setup AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface Use this item to enable or disable the AHCI Mode Setting options Disabled and Enabled ...

Page 99: ...ou may also press ESC to abandon new password setting When the Supervisor Password is set new items Change User Password and Password Check will be added in the menu Select User Password to give or to abandon password Note that Supervisor Password field allows users to enter and change the settings of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY while User Password field only allows users to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILIT...

Page 100: ...wered on or when users try to access to BIOS SETUP UTILITY To clear a set Supervisor Password User Password just press Enter under Change Supervisor Password Change User Password field when prompted to enter the password Please note that when Supervisor Password has been cleared User Password will be cleared as well A message box pops up confirming password will be disabled Once the password is di...

Page 101: ...OS Setup Boot Menu Boot Settings Configuration Configure settings during system boot Boot Device Priority These items showing the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system ...

Page 102: ...made and exit the utility Exit Discard Changes Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility Load Setup Defaults Select this item to load the default settings ...

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