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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 you to record CD format

and both the –R/RW and +R/RW DVD formats.

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 the high-definition video (HD) on a

single-sided 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 the highest

HDTV resolution.

Summary of Contents for U230

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

Page 2: ...onditions 1 6 Safety Instructions 1 7 Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 1 10 WEEE Statement 1 14 Trademarks 1 21 Reversion History 1 21 Introductions Manual Map 2 2 Unpacking 2 3 Specificatio...

Page 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 Touchpad 3 25 About Hard Disk Drive 3 28 Connecting th...

Page 4: ...face 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 8 Boot menu 4 10 Exit men...

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: ...this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up Make sure the power voltage is within safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100 240V before connecting the equipment to t...

Page 8: ...cause an electrical shock Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it Do not place anything on top of the power cord When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner it is n...

Page 9: ...ell or you can not get it work according to User s Manual The equipment was dropped and damaged The equipment has obvious signs of breakage Green Design and Recycling This equipment and the components...

Page 10: ...gem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Spanish Espa ol PRECAUC...

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Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 17: ...6 EC 13 2005 Indonesia 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 listri...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...ka Estonia 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 21: ...1 21 Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Revision History Version Revision History Date 1 0 First Released 10 2009...

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: ...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 25: ...CPU Processor Type AMD Congo Platform L2 Cache Maximum up to 1MB FSB Speed 800 MHz Special Notification The actual processor preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased Please con...

Page 26: ...onal 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 without notice HDD form factor...

Page 27: ...Port Items listed here may vary without notice LAN 10 100 1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Support Bluetooth Optional Supported 3 5G Optional Supported Display LCD Type 12 1 1366x768 optional 11 6 1366x768...

Page 28: ...ontroller Realtek ALC 888S VC2 GR Internal Speaker 2 speakers with housing Sound Volume Adjust by K B hot key SW Software BIOS USB Flash Boot Yes USB floppy boot up DOS only BIOS Fast Boot Support Yes...

Page 29: ...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 operatin...

Page 30: ...ff 2 Power Button Power LED Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF Press the power button to awake the notebook from the sleep state 3 Status LED Scroll Lock Glowing blue when th...

Page 31: ...gine is an optional function LED goes off when the notebook is turned off Power LED goes off while the Sleep State LED blinks green when the system is currently in the Sleep state Battery Status Glowi...

Page 32: ...essary WLAN WiFi or 3G Wireless LAN WiFi or 3G optional This LED indicator glows blue when Wireless LAN WiFi function is enabled This LED indicator glows yellow green when 3G function is enabled LED i...

Page 33: ...button and then press the F4 button to launch the User Defined application ECO Engine Power Saving Press and hold the Fn button and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among various power s...

Page 34: ...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 Thi...

Page 35: ...2 14 Introductions Front Side View 1 Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported 1 Stereo Speakers 1...

Page 36: ...laster with stereo system and Hi Fi function supported Headphone A connector for speakers or headphones Microphone Used for an external microphone 1 Audio Port Connectors 2 USB Port 3 RJ 45 Connector...

Page 37: ...ctor 5 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 MS Memory Stick or MS Pro M...

Page 38: ...n 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 VGA Port The 15 pin D sub VGA port al...

Page 39: ...HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Support is a new interface standard for PCs displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard enhanced and high definition video plus multi cha...

Page 40: ...2 19 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 41: ...button is slid to unlock position the battery is removable 2 Battery Release Button It is a bounce back device as a preparation for releasing the battery pack Slide it with one hand and pull the batte...

Page 42: ...d by the battery pack when the AC adapter is disconnected 4 Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation 5 Stereo Speakers Give high quality...

Page 43: ...CHAPTER 3 Getting Started...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...teps 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 bac...

Page 48: ...ke 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 release button on the bottom side 4 Push and hold the r...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...t 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 to switch among the differen...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...brightness level of the display panel at present The lower brightness level of the display panel the better power saving performance achieved 5 To adjust the display panel brightness manually press or...

Page 54: ...function which means ECO Off must be selected 2 Find the System Control Manager icon on the toolbar at the lower right side of the screen Move the cursor to the System Control Manager icon and click...

Page 55: ...ement settings in Windows OS 1 Power Options in Windows OS allow you to control the power management features of your display hard drive and battery Go to the Start menu and click on the Control Panel...

Page 56: ...3 14 Getting Started 2 4 3 1...

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: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 manual or online help Fn Key Switch the disp...

Page 64: ...o sleep state depending on the system configuration Quick Launch Fn Buttons Use the Fn buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools With the help of these quick launch button...

Page 65: ...he detailed information of this ECO Engine Power Saving 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 or...

Page 66: ...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 no...

Page 67: ...e 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 sc...

Page 68: ...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 69: ...r each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double click 1 Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip 2 Put your wris...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...ces listed here are for reference only Using the External Optical Drive Device An optional external optical drive device may come with the package of the notebook The actual external optical storage d...

Page 72: ...and both the R RW and R RW DVD formats 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 the high definition video HD on...

Page 73: ...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 notebook This notebook is capable to...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...electronics 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 an...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 o...

Page 78: ...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 unlic...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...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...

Page 81: ...th a wireless LAN Bluetooth module and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive and this storage device may...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...CHAPTER 4 BIOS Setup...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...ersion CPU features memory size 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 pe...

Page 87: ...ate from 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...

Page 88: ...4 6 BIOS Setup System Information This item provides the information about the firmware processor and system memory...

Page 89: ...ons 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 Suppo...

Page 90: ...new password setting When the Supervisor Password is set new items Change User Password and Password Check will be added in the menu Select Change User Password to give or to abandon password setting...

Page 91: ...owered 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 you are p...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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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