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This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook.    It will help you to know 

more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be 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 operating 

area of your notebook. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Rubber 

Pads 

2. Internal 

Microphone 

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WebCam / Webcam LED 

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Launch 

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5. Power 

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6. Stereo 

Speaker 

7. Keyboard 

8. Touch 

Pad 

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Finger Print Reader (Optional) 

10. Status 

LED 

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Summary of Contents for PR420

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

Page 2: ...ons 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 9 WEEE Statement 1 13 Optical Device Drive Notice 1 20 Caution on Using Modem 1 20 Trademarks 1 21 Release History 1 21 Int...

Page 3: ...ing the Battery Pack 3 9 Basic Operations 3 11 Safety and Comfort Tips 3 11 Having a Good Work Habit 3 12 Knowing the Keyboard 3 13 Knowing the Touchpad 3 17 About Hard Disk Drive 3 20 Using the Optic...

Page 4: ...rd 3 30 Safely Remove Hardware 3 32 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 M...

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: ...h the emission limits FCC Conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device...

Page 7: ...it up The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating Do not cover the openings Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has been...

Page 8: ...sary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building Always keep the battery in a safe place Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects a...

Page 9: ...em 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 PRECAUCI...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 wordt Uitsluitend te vervangen d...

Page 12: ...ko 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 Odpadne baterije odstr...

Page 13: ...lectrical 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 their use...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...s ph i thu h i c c s n ph m n y v o cu i v ng i Thai EU 2002 96 EC 13 2005 Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia Sesuai dengan Regulasi Uni Eropa UE perihal WEEE Limbah Peralatan Listrik dan Elektronik Directiv...

Page 17: ...c vizat vor fi obliga i s primeasc napoi produsele respective la sf r itul duratei lor de utilizare Portuguese Portugu s De acordo com a Directiva 2002 96 EC de Res duos de Equipamentos El ctricos e E...

Page 18: ...ajne komunalne odpadke proizvajalci zadevne elektronske opreme pa so zavezani da tovrstne izdelke na koncu njihove ivljenjske dobe sprejmejo nazaj Danish Dansk I henhold til direktiv fra den europ isk...

Page 19: ...i zbrinuti takve proizvode na kraju njihovog ivotnog vijeka Estonia Eesti Vastavalt Euroopa Liidu EL direktiivile 2002 96 E elektri ja elektroonikaseadmete j tmete kohta mis j ustus 13 augustil 2005 o...

Page 20: ...Caution on Using Modem Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet location Never touch the...

Page 21: ...rosoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 2000 XP Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Award is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd AMI is a...

Page 22: ...CHAPTER 2 Introductions...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...ocal 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...

Page 25: ...rocessor Type Intel FCPGA 478pin Support Processor Intel Montevina processor L2 Cache 6 MB FSB Speed 667 800 1066 MHz Core Chips North Bridge Intel GM45 South Bridge Intel ICH9 M Memory Technology DDR...

Page 26: ...High 5400rpm 80 120 160 200 250 320 GB Optical Device DVD Combo DVD dual Super Multi Devices listed here may vary without notice I O Port Monitor VGA 15 pin D Sub x 1 USB x 3 USB version 2 0 E SATA co...

Page 27: ...isted here may vary without notice 56K Fax MODEM MDC v1 5 LAN Giga LAN PTT Approval Yes Wake on LAN Yes Wake on Ring Yes Wireless LAN Support Bluetooth Support Express Card Slot Express Card Slot x 1...

Page 28: ...epending on the television connected WebCam Optional CMOS 1 3 Mega Pixel Audio Sound Controller Realtek ALC 888 Sound Codec Interface Azalia Internal Speaker 2 speakers Internal Microphone Yes Sound V...

Page 29: ...on 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 1 Rubber Pad...

Page 30: ...LED goes out when this function is turned off 4 Quick Launch Buttons Press the quick launch buttons to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these buttons users will be able to...

Page 31: ...th enabled LED goes out when all functions are disabled P1 Press this button to launch the User Defined application Webcam Press this button to turn the Webcam function on or off Webcam LED indicator...

Page 32: ...the system is in suspend mode Glowing blue when the system is activated LED goes out when the system is turned off Battery Glowing green when the battery is being charged Glowing amber when the batter...

Page 33: ...oes out when all functions are disabled Note For flight safety consideration make sure this LED goes out when you are in fight Caps Lock Glowing blue when the Caps Lock function is activated Num Lock...

Page 34: ...Hi Fi function supported Microphone Used for an external microphone Headphone A connector for speakers or headphones S PDIF Out Connect this port and the S PDIF output port of a media device with an o...

Page 35: ...Multi DVD Dual and DVD RAM drive is available in this notebook depending on the model you purchased 2 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse...

Page 36: ...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 place 2 V...

Page 37: ...standard for PCs displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard enhanced and high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable 6 Express Card Slot The notebook...

Page 38: ...or network connection 3 USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem portable hard disk module printer and more 4 RJ 11 Connector o...

Page 39: ...2 18 Introductions through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a dial up connection 5 Battery Pack This notebook will be powered by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected...

Page 40: ...when the button 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...

Page 41: ...2 20 Introductions 3 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 battery pack carefully with the other...

Page 42: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 43: ...ery running time while performing different tasks with this notebook Touch the ECO quick launch touch sensor repeatedly to switch among these 5 different modes or to turn this ECO Engine off recurrent...

Page 44: ...Mode Select 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...

Page 45: ...nd use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time When the AC adapter is connected the battery is being charged immediately Note that the AC adapter included in the package is approved...

Page 46: ...otebook and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet Disconnecting the AC Power When you disconnect the AC adapter you should 1 Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet first 2...

Page 47: ...f that this battery pack may be damaged if users try to disassemble the battery pack on their own Also note that the limited warranty to the battery pack may also lose its efficacy when this battery p...

Page 48: ...ve the battery pack following the steps below 1 Make sure the notebook is turned off and the AC power is disconnected 2 Press the lock unlock button in the unlocked position 3 Locate the battery relea...

Page 49: ...eps below 1 Use both hands to align and insert the battery pack into the compartment with correct orientation 2 Slightly slide and press the battery pack into the right position until the battery back...

Page 50: ...according to 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...

Page 51: ...spend 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 di...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...ginning of the line or document Move the cursor down for one line Move to the end of the line or document The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at upper right corner are use for editing purpose This key...

Page 57: ...re information of the two keys please refer to your Windows manual or online help Fn Key Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and both Decrease the built in speaker s volume...

Page 58: ...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 l...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...led in your notebook depends on the model you purchased DVD Combo Drive This device allows you to read DVD and CD and record CD format DVD Dual Drive In addition to read DVD and CD this device allows...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...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 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...tronics devices that supports standard enhanced and high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable Once the display is connected to the notebook power on the notebook and the...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...e Express Card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your Express Card Removing the Express Card 1 Locate the Express card slot on your notebook The...

Page 72: ...3 31 Getting Started Removing the Express Card Installing the Express Card 5 3 1 2 6 4 5 2 3 4...

Page 73: ...o the device and click Stop The diagram shown below is for reference only Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug th...

Page 74: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version CPU features memory size and setting of system time and date Advanced Menu Configure IDE and USB settings Security Menu Install or clear Super...

Page 78: ...m 01 to 31 Year Year The year can be adjusted by users System Time This item allows you to set the system time The system clock will go on no matter you shut down the PC or get into sleep mode The tim...

Page 79: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 80: ...ptions Enabled and Disabled Intel R C STATE tech This item allows you to enable or disable Intel C State tech which provides multiple processor sleep states that reduce the overall power consumption H...

Page 81: ...board or portable disk in DOS system or allows users to boot the system by USB device Setting options Auto Enabled and Disabled IDE Configuration This item allows you to configure IDE device settings...

Page 82: ...pervisor Password is set the new item User Access Level and Password Check will be added in the menu You can make advance settings of access right in the User Access Level item Setting options No Acce...

Page 83: ...firming the password will be disabled Once the password is disabled the system will boot and you can enter Setup without entering any password Supervisor Password allows the user to enter and change t...

Page 84: ...S 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...

Page 85: ...ade 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 ut...

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