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Right Side View ...................................................................................................................... 2-17

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

Rear Side View....................................................................................................................... 2-21

Bottom Side View ................................................................................................................... 2-23

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

Turbo Function.......................................................................................................... 3-13

Power Management in Windows OS ..................................................................................... 3-16

Energy Saving Tips................................................................................................................. 3-18

Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................ 3-19

Safety and Comfort Tips......................................................................................................... 3-19

Having a Good Work Habit..................................................................................................... 3-19

Knowing the Keyboard ........................................................................................................... 3-21

Using Keyboard LED Manager (KLM).................................................................................... 3-28

Knowing the Touchpad ........................................................................................................... 3-33

Knowing the Smart Pad.......................................................................................................... 3-36

About Hard Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 3-39

Using the Optical Storage Device........................................................................................... 3-40

Summary of Contents for GT780

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: ...ECO Engine Power Saving Function 3 10 TurboBattery Function 3 13 Power Management in Windows OS 3 16 Energy Saving Tips 3 18 Basic Operations 3 19 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 19 Having a Good Work Habi...

Page 4: ...Connecting the Communication Devices 3 47 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3 50 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...

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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...

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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: ...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 respec...

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: ...e up to 8MB based on CPU 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 N...

Page 27: ...4 Power AC DC Adapter 120W 19V Input 100 240V 1 5A 2 0A 50 60Hz Output 19V 6 3A for GeForce GT555M AC DC Adapter 150W 19 5V Input 100 240V 1 5A 2 0A 50 60Hz Output 19 5V 7 7A for GeForce GTX560M GTX57...

Page 28: ...ctual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased and may vary without notice I O Port Monitor VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 USB x 2 version 3 0 x 3 version 2 0 Mic in x 1 Line...

Page 29: ...i Glare LED Brightness controlled by K B hot keys Video Graphics optional NVIDIA GeForce GTX570M NVIDIA GeForce GTX560M NVIDIA GeForce GT555M SGRAM optional GDDR5 3 0GB 1 5GB for GeForce GTX570M GDDR5...

Page 30: ...y vary without notice WebCam HD CMOS Camera Supported Audio Sound Controller Realtek ALC892 GR Internal Speaker x 2 Internal Subwoofer x 1 Internal Microphone x 1 Sound Volume Adjust by K B hot key SW...

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: ...e S Bar application in the all in one disk that comes with the package for easy and convenient operation It is strongly recommended to install the S Bar application ODD Eject Touch this sensor to ejec...

Page 33: ...ash keyboard LEDs which are mounted beneath the keyboard Refer to chapter 3 of this manual for further information Cooler Boost Touch this sensor to increase the fan speed to cool down the overall tem...

Page 34: ...ng interface of Keyboard LED Manager application KLM Refer to chapter 3 of this manual for further information 4 Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function s...

Page 35: ...the help of these quick launch buttons users will be able to do work more efficiently User Defined or Windows Search optional Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F4 button to launch the Us...

Page 36: ...ess and hold the Fn button and then press the F8 button repeatedly to turn the Wireless LAN WiFi function on or off recurrently Bluetooth optional Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F9 bu...

Page 37: ...ccessing the hard disk drive or the optical drive device Sleep State Blinking amber when the system is in Sleep state LED goes out when the system is turned off Battery Status Glowing amber when the b...

Page 38: ...re in flight Note The Bluetooth Function may be optional supported depending on the model users purchased Contact the local distributor for further information if necessary WLAN WiFi Wireless LAN WiFi...

Page 39: ...USB 3 0 the SuperSpeed USB delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices such as storage devices hard drives or video cameras and offers more advantages over high speed data tra...

Page 40: ...rious types of memory card such as MMC Multi Media Card XD eXtreme Digital SD Secure Digital SDHC SD High Capacity SDXC SD eXtended Capacity MS Memory Stick or MS Pro Memory Stick Pro cards Contact th...

Page 41: ...S PDIF connector is also provided for digital audio transmission to external speakers through an optical fiber cable Connect the Front speakers here Microphone Used for an external microphone Connect...

Page 42: ...eripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more USB 3 0 the SuperSpeed USB delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices such as sto...

Page 43: ...metal cable The end of the cable has a 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 pl...

Page 44: ...o connect the AC DC adapter and supply power for the notebook 5 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...

Page 45: ...orted 2 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 3 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC DC adapter...

Page 46: ...paration for releasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the battery pack carefully with the other 5 Battery Lock Unlock Button Battery cannot be moved when the button is positioned on...

Page 47: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...ing the steps below 1 Align and place the battery to the battery tray with correct orientation 2 Press down the battery pack to fasten the battery pack in the battery tray 3 Press the lock unlock butt...

Page 52: ...eps 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 release button on the bottom side 4 Push...

Page 53: ...3 7 Getting Started 2 3 6 4 5 5 4...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...ntation mode and Office mode to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook Note that the ECO Engine will only be functional in the Operating System with the S...

Page 57: ...ect this mode while dealing with office documentation tasks ECO Off Selected to disable ECO Engine To select the ECO Engine mode please 1 Find the icon on the display and then point the icon with the...

Page 58: ...ted presently read the icon on behalf of each mode appearing on the display when selected 6 To switch to a different ECO mode follow the steps above again 7 Users may also switch among the different m...

Page 59: ...cam etc to maximize the battery running time or process the better system performance Note that the TurboBattery function will only be functional in the Operating System with the S Bar application ins...

Page 60: ...Using TurboBattery Setting menu This TurboBattery Function provides a setting menu for users to decide that which devices preinstalled in the notebook should be switched off manually such as Bluetoot...

Page 61: ...the TurboBattery Function is activated later make sure that there is no disc left in the ODD tray otherwise the selection of disabling the ODD won t become effective To resume the function of the opt...

Page 62: ...djust the power management 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...

Page 63: ...3 17 Getting Started 4 1 2 3...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...sor and move the following text left 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 fi...

Page 71: ...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 72: ...press 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 a...

Page 73: ...uetooth 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 This function button will not be available when the Bluetooth fu...

Page 74: ...e entertaining effects while using it Users are allowed to set the color variation of the LEDs via the Keyboard LED Manager KLM application Be noted that the keyboard LEDs can only be controlled by th...

Page 75: ...3 29 Getting Started 3 9 15 2 7 5 1 13 8 11 14 4 6 10 12...

Page 76: ...e the application of KLM is installed successfully the KLM Launching icon will appear in the Programs and the Tool Bar on the lower right side of screen Click on this icon to launch the application of...

Page 77: ...each section y First select a flashing mode for Standard status or Idle status refer to the previous step y Click on the LED section A B C with your mouse y Select a desired color from the Color Wheel...

Page 78: ...ped there is only one color when illuminated can be selected y Click on the Lock Keyboard to have the three LED sections grouped into one main section y Select a desired illuminated color from the Col...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...anges of the multi finger movement performed by users precisely This significant Smart Pad will surely bring users not only an efficient but also an enjoyable experience of using the notebook Brief Us...

Page 83: ...cking 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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...s as a multi functional DVD Dual Drive and a DVD RAM Drive It is capable to write CD R CD RW DVD R DVD RW or DVD R DVD RW formats and so on Blu ray It is a high capacity optical disc that holds the hi...

Page 87: ...in an Operating System without the S Bar application installed the Eject sensor will not be functional In such a case users can right click the ODD in My Computer and select Eject to eject the ODD tr...

Page 88: ...at is placed in the optical storage device 6 Touch the EJECT quick launch sensor and the disk tray will slide out partially 7 Gently pull the tray out until fully extended 8 Hold the disk by its edge...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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...

Page 95: ...ay 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...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...ith an optical drive device and this device may be upgradable and replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive and this storage device may be...

Page 98: ...rmation about the product users purchased please contact the local dealer Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center since...

Page 99: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 105: ...igher values Setting options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 and 248 SATA Mode Selection This item allows you to choose SATA device working in IDE mode or AHCI mode Intel R SpeedStep tm This item allows you...

Page 106: ...etect if there is an iPad or iPhone connected to the notebook USB Configuration Select this item to enter the sub menu Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows users to use USB devices such as mous...

Page 107: ...ting 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 keys on the numeric keypad Quiet Boot This setting is to show POST message d...

Page 108: ...n new password setting Select User Password to give or to abandon password setting Note that Administrator Password field allows users to enter and change the settings of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY while...

Page 109: ...under Administrator Password or User Password field when the password setting pop up dialogue appears Please note that when the Administrator Password is cleared the User Password will be cleared at t...

Page 110: ...nu Save Changes and Reset Save the changes you have made and reset the utility Discard Changes and Exit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Load Setup Defaults Select this item t...

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