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Microphone

Internal microphone for sound recording.

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Display screen

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), 
displays computer output.

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Webcam

Web camera for video communication.

 

A light next to the Webcam indicates that the 
webcam is active.

Summary of Contents for EasyNote LV

Page 1: ...1 User s Manual Packard Bell EasyNote LV...

Page 2: ...tery 35 Checking the battery level 35 Optimizing battery life 36 Battery low warning 36 Power management 38 Saving power 38 Software 41 Using Windows and your software 41 Internet security offer 41 Pr...

Page 3: ...my apps 85 What is a Microsoft ID account 87 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 87 How do I check for Windows updates 88 Where can I get more information 88 Regulatory information 89 Environ...

Page 4: ...er are on and that the router or modem you want to connect to is also correctly configured If wireless is not on press the Windows key W type Wireless and then click on Wireless Click the toggle switc...

Page 5: ...n customer surveys The latest news from Packard Bell How to register During the initial startup of your computer a window will invite you to register Please fill in the information and click Next The...

Page 6: ...Packard Bell HAVING TROUBLE Packard Bell provides several options to support your purchase Packard Bell support Make sure you write down your computer serial number date and place of purchase and mod...

Page 7: ...Starting your computer 7 Warranty and contact information You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to contact technical support in your computer s Warranty...

Page 8: ...g part in sport exercise or other activities in a dynamic environment Vibration or movement can loosen fastenings damage internal components and even cause battery leakage Is away from direct sunlight...

Page 9: ...into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the prod...

Page 10: ...r of objects Only use the AC adapter that is supplied with your computer Although other adapters may look similar using them can damage your computer If a replacement is required use only parts certif...

Page 11: ...quid was spilled into the product the product was exposed to rain or water the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged the product exhibits a distinct change in performance the product d...

Page 12: ...nsure that your keyboard and touchpad are at a comfortable height The screen should be about 45 70 cm 18 30 inches from your eyes If you use your computer for long periods while sitting at a desk inve...

Page 13: ...ociated with or aggravated by certain repetitive actions To reduce your risk of developing these disorders type with your wrists straight and your hands and wrists floating above the keyboard If you e...

Page 14: ...ing to know your computer GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions let us show you around your new Packard Bell computer Packard Bell EasyN...

Page 15: ...n Item Description 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording 2 Display screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer output 3 Webcam Web camera for video communication A l...

Page 16: ...Description 1 Power button indicator Turns the computer on and off Indicates the computer s power status 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer Special keys are described on page 17 3 Touchpa...

Page 17: ...s Deliver stereo audio output Icon Function Description Fn Hotkey for second function Activates a second function on certain keys E g press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys Help Opens the hel...

Page 18: ...the selected media file Previous Return to the previous media file Next Jump to the next media file Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Social...

Page 19: ...swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys change the function key setting in the BIOS to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer then select the Main menu and change Functi...

Page 20: ...n recognise patterns that use more than one finger This allows you to control applications with a few simple gestures such as Pinch Quickly zoom in and out of photos maps and documents with a simple f...

Page 21: ...when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active Communication indicator Indicates the computer s wireless co...

Page 22: ...f a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 2 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover...

Page 23: ...compatible if a port is blue optional it is also USB 3 0 compatible Icon Item Description 1 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones Headphones speaker jack Connects to audio line out...

Page 24: ...nal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 4 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 5 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 6 Emergency eject h...

Page 25: ...2 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal Insert a suitable tool and slide to release 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer s hard dis...

Page 26: ...used in a wide selection of digital cameras PDAs MP3 players and mobile phones Inserting a memory card 1 Align the card so that the connector points towards the port with the connectors facing down 2...

Page 27: ...ontain up to 4 GB SDHC cards contain up to 32 GB and SDXC cards can contain up to 2048 GB 2 TB Your computer provides an SDHC or SDXC compatible card reader Note SDXC memory cards can only be used in...

Page 28: ...etwork jack or hub on your network Universal Serial Bus USB The USB port is a high speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB peripherals without taking up system resources Certain computers may...

Page 29: ...the video cable to the monitor port on the computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Follow an...

Page 30: ...r such as a digital television DTV over a single cable Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high end audio and video equipment Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast conn...

Page 31: ...computer was purchased The power adapter provides adequate power to run your computer and recharge the battery pack at the same time Caution Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter Keeping the...

Page 32: ...you connect the computer to the AC adapter Your computer supports charge in use enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer However recharging with the computer tur...

Page 33: ...tery again Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times Use this conditioning process for all new batteries or if a battery hasn t been used for a long time I...

Page 34: ...fe A standard computer battery has a life span of about 300 charges Replacing the battery pack The notebook uses lithium batteries Replace the battery with the same type as that which came bundled wit...

Page 35: ...t is correctly installed in the battery bay Plug the AC adapter into the computer and connect to a mains power outlet You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is chargi...

Page 36: ...ing used as it will continue to draw power for selected models Store the battery pack in a cool dry place The recommended temperature is 10 C 50 F to 30 C 86 F Higher temperatures cause the battery to...

Page 37: ...es 3 Resume work Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly An extra fully charged battery pack is available 1 Save all necessary files 2 Close all applications 3 Shut down the...

Page 38: ...rve energy SAVING POWER Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly but also uses a small amount of power to check for signals to start These checks will slowly drain your co...

Page 39: ...1 Open the Desktop 2 Click Power Options in the Notification area 3 Select More Power Options 4 Select Choose what the power buttons do 5 To access Shutdown Settings select Change settings that are cu...

Page 40: ...40 Power management 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes...

Page 41: ...our computer You should activate this protection before connecting to the Internet This security suite protects your computer from the most recent online threats and protects your personal data bank a...

Page 42: ...42 Software Packard Bell Recovery Management To prepare your computer for system recovery options you should create a set of recovery discs as soon as possible See page 59 for more information...

Page 43: ...sing the Internet has become a natural part of daily computing Just a few simple steps can connect you to a vast collection of knowledge and communication tools To accomplish these steps you should fi...

Page 44: ...Subscriber Line is an always on connection that runs over the phone line As DSL and phone do not use the same frequencies you can use your telephone at the same time you are connected to the Internet...

Page 45: ...ice such as a USB modem or even an appropriately equipped mobile phone Note If your computer includes a SIM card slot you require a compatible SIM card and a contract with a cellular provider Before u...

Page 46: ...are an internet connection with other computers in your home Installation speed and simplicity Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the need to pull cables through wall...

Page 47: ...5 A network cable also called RJ45 cable is used to connect the host computer to the access point see illustration below this type of cable may also be used to connect peripheral devices to the access...

Page 48: ...turns the network connection on or off If your computer has wireless access but does not feature a Communication button you may turn your wireless network on or off or control what is shared over the...

Page 49: ...our Internet experience to a new level Packard Bell website To get you started why not visit our website www packardbell com Packard Bell is dedicated to provide you with on going personalised support...

Page 50: ...ultiple computers Other forms of nuisance such as Trojan horses worms or spam can infect your computer in various ways using up resources or clogging up a network Note Packard Bell guarantees that you...

Page 51: ...using up to date antivirus and anti malware software What is a personal firewall A personal firewall is a software program designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network It acts...

Page 52: ...ecome available By regularly updating your computer you block attackers from being able to take advantage of software flaws vulnerabilities that they could otherwise use to break into your system Whil...

Page 53: ...such as email messages and Web browsing and protects an individual from viruses worms Trojan horse and other types of malicious programs Your antivirus and antispyware software should be configured t...

Page 54: ...as your last name and words that can be found in the dictionary especially password Try to select especially strong unique passwords for protecting activities like online banking Keep your passwords...

Page 55: ...t respond to email messages that ask for personal information Legitimate companies will not use email messages to ask for your personal information When in doubt contact the company by phone or by typ...

Page 56: ...ss online in newsgroups blogs or online communities Online offers that look too good to be true usually are The old saying there s no such thing as a free lunch still rings true today Supposedly free...

Page 57: ...t In order to confirm these out of the ordinary purchases they might call you and ask you to confirm them Don t take these calls lightly this is your hint that something bad may have happened and you...

Page 58: ...e infected by malicious software However do not blame every computer problem on a virus If you suspect your computer is infected the first thing to do is update if you have not already done so and run...

Page 59: ...lable with a pre installed Windows operating system Important We recommend that you create a Recovery Backup and Drivers and Applications Backup and as soon as possible In certain situations a full re...

Page 60: ...60 Recovery 1 From Start type Recovery and then click Packard Bell Recovery Management in the list of apps 2 Click Create Factory Default Backup The Recovery Drive window opens...

Page 61: ...ty before continuing The recovery backup requires at least 16 GB of storage 4 You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 5 Follow the process until it completes 6 After creating the recovery...

Page 62: ...e sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember CREATING A DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS BACKUP To create a Drivers and Applications Backup that contains the factory loaded software and d...

Page 63: ...Start type Recovery and then click Packard Bell Recovery Management in the list of apps 2 Click Create Drivers and Applications Backup Plug in the USB drive or insert a blank DVD into the optical dri...

Page 64: ...ke sure your USB drive has enough capacity before continuing If using DVDs it will also show the number of blank recordable discs you will need to complete the recovery discs Make sure that you have t...

Page 65: ...backup such as Drivers and Applications Backup Make sure you keep the backup in a safe place that you will remember RECOVERING YOUR SYSTEM To recover your system 1 Perform minor fixes If only one or...

Page 66: ...your system to factory condition see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 70 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step you may need to reinstall the application...

Page 67: ...are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer From Start type Recovery and then click Packard Bell Recovery Management in the list of apps Click Reinstall Driver...

Page 68: ...tep for each item you want to reinstall If you are reinstalling from a Drivers and Applications Backup on a DVD or USB drive 1 Insert the Drivers and Applications Backup into the disc drive or connect...

Page 69: ...stall icon for the item you want to install then follow the onscreen prompts to complete the installation Repeat this step for each item you want to reinstall Returning to an earlier system snapshot M...

Page 70: ...urity Action Center then click Recovery at the bottom of the window 3 Click Open System Restore then Next 4 Click the latest restore point at a time when your system worked correctly click Next then F...

Page 71: ...nt in the list of apps Two options are available Restore Factory Settings Reset my PC or Customized Restore Refresh my PC Restore Factory Settings deletes everything on your hard drive then reinstalls...

Page 72: ...ive 2 If your computer is configured with two operating systems only available on certain systems a window opens with the option to restore either Windows 7 or Windows 8 If you choose Windows 7 your c...

Page 73: ...drive completely cleans the drive after each file is erased so no files can be viewed after the recovery Cleaning the drive takes much longer up to 5 hours but is much more secure as old files are com...

Page 74: ...anagement 1 Click Customized Restore Retain User Data 2 The Refresh your PC window opens 3 Click Next then Refresh 4 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer then continues by copying f...

Page 75: ...ting to Enabled d Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu e Depending on the type of BIOS your computer uses select Save Changes and Exit or Exit Saving Changes and press Enter Select...

Page 76: ...r PC deletes everything on your hard drive then reinstalls Windows and all software and drivers that were pre installed on your system If you can access important files on your hard drive back them up...

Page 77: ...he hard drive a If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwise changed the partitions on the hard drive and want to keep these changes select No b To completely restore your computer to Facto...

Page 78: ...our computer by repeating the first start process Refresh your PC from the recovery backup 1 The Refresh your PC window opens 2 Click Next 3 Select the operating system to recover normally only one op...

Page 79: ...ay be low and unable to power the computer Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer and to the power outlet If it is lit...

Page 80: ...The volume may be muted In Windows look at the volume control speaker icon on the taskbar If it is crossed out click the icon and deselect the Mute all option The volume level may be too low In Windo...

Page 81: ...contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be loose The printer does not work Check the following Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet...

Page 82: ...he Start screen 2 Tiles Live tiles are similar to thumbnails of the apps 3 Charms Charms allow you to perform useful functions such as sharing content turning off your PC or changing settings How do I...

Page 83: ...top click Packard Bell Power Button and select the action you d like to take Why is there a new interface The new interface for Windows 8 is designed to work well with touch input Windows Store apps w...

Page 84: ...click Settings Change PC settings Personalize Click Start screen at the top of the page and select a color and image How do I move tiles Click and hold a tile to select it then drag it to the place on...

Page 85: ...ing on a thumbnail and selecting Close Can I change the screen resolution From Start start typing Control Panel to open Search and display the results click Control Panel Adjust screen resolution I wa...

Page 86: ...een How do I make an app appear on my taskbar in Desktop If you re in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar in Desktop you can select the app and right click on it Select Pin to t...

Page 87: ...dows 8 but it makes life easier because you can sync data across different machines you sign in to using a Microsoft ID How do I get one If you ve already installed Windows 8 and didn t sign in with a...

Page 88: ...ress the Windows key C and click Settings Change PC settings Windows Updates Click Check for updates now Where can I get more information For more information please visit Windows 8 tutorials www pack...

Page 89: ...periods Do not increase the volume to block out noisy surroundings Decrease the volume if you can t hear people speaking near you RADIO DEVICE REGULATORY NOTICE Note Regulatory information below is fo...

Page 90: ...the limits set forth by each hospital Antenna Use In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits low gain integrated antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches or more from th...

Page 91: ...ices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11a 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n products are designed for use only in specific countries and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than...

Page 92: ...tives of the applicable organization Examples of such situations may include Using the wireless adapter on board airplanes or Using the wireless adapter in any other environment where the risk of inte...

Page 93: ...the FCC grant conditions and the antenna that is built into the computer Details of the authorized configurations can be found at http www fcc gov oet ea by entering the FCC ID number on the device In...

Page 94: ...ge of 5 15 GHz to 5 25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel mobile satellite systems High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5 25 to 5 35 GHz and 5 65 to...

Page 95: ...Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from wind...

Page 96: ...izations through regular and thorough evaluations of scientific studies The unit of measurement for the European Council s recommended limit for mobile devices is the Country ISO 3166 2 letter code Co...

Page 97: ...s of the European Union directive 1999 5 EC See Statements of European Union Compliance and more details refer to the attached Declaration of Conformity English Hereby Acer Inc declares that this note...

Page 98: ...entliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede Acer Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr notebook PC overholder de v sentlige krav og vr...

Page 99: ...W pour 2400 2483 5 MHz La puissance maximale autoris e est de 100 mW en ext rieur pour 2400 2454 MHz La puissance maximale autoris e est de 10 mW en ext rieur 2454 2483 5 MHz Pour les derni res restri...

Page 100: ...municazioni Belgium Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300 m Pour une dista...

Page 101: ...nd 7 2425 2442 MHz is not authorized in the following cities A roport Mohamed V Agadir Aguelmous Anza Benslimane B ni Hafida Cabo Negro Casablanca F s Lakbab Marrakech Merchich Mohamm dia Rabat Sal Ta...

Page 102: ...ort equipment to the same electrical circuit of the building wiring If you are unsure check the building wiring to avoid remote earth conditions Building supply Only connect the equipment to a buildin...

Page 103: ...urope the plug must be rated for 250 VAC 10 amp minimum The plug must display an international agency approval marking The cord must be suitable for use in the end user country Consult your dealer or...

Page 104: ...hot after prolonged use You then must close the chassis before you plug in and switch on the equipment LASER COMPLIANCE STATEMENT The optical devices are tested and certified to be compliant with Inte...

Page 105: ...kaging of this product is compliant with the European Environmental Directive 94 62 EC from December 20th 1994 and its equivalent in the French Legislation by the Decree 98 638 from july 20th 1998 COM...

Page 106: ...ases its valorisation Likewise desktop computers are designed to be easily dismantled with screws being replaced by clips PRODUCT DISPOSAL The 2002 96 EC Directive known as Waste Electrical and Electr...

Page 107: ...ntain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local state or federal laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org for lamp specific disposal in...

Page 108: ...ss heat and reduce cooling loads in warmer climates automatically go into display Sleep and computer Sleep mode after 10 and 30 minutes of inactivity respectively wake from Sleep mode if the keyboard...

Page 109: ...ng written materials or other container s in the place you obtained them for a full refund PACKARD BELL SOFTWARE LICENSE 1 Grant of License This Packard Bell License Agreement License permits you to u...

Page 110: ...s You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE but you may transfer the SOFTWARE and accompanying written materials on a permanent basis provided you retain no copies and the recipient agrees to the terms o...

Page 111: ...f three 3 years as commencing from your receipt of this software you may obtain a complete machine readable copy of the source code for the Free Software under the terms of the GPL without charge exce...

Page 112: ...e 32 optimizing 36 removing 35 using the first time 33 brightness hotkeys 18 Browser 49 C Cables 9 102 CD ROM ejecting manually 80 troubleshooting 80 charging checking level 35 Cleaning your computer...

Page 113: ...ference 102 Internet Connection 43 44 Firewall 51 Internet Service Provider ISP 43 K Keyboard hotkeys 19 keyboard troubleshooting 81 L LAN Local Area Network 45 left view 21 M Maintenance Recovery Man...

Page 114: ...evices 27 Removing hardware 27 S Safety precautions 8 Security Antivirus 52 Updates 57 Software Software License 109 speakers hotkey 18 19 troubleshooting 80 Spyware 50 Support Packard Bell Website 49...

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