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PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150

ENG

Hot Keys

Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to activate special functions of the computer. Most
hot keys operate in a cyclic way. Each time a hot key combination is pressed, it shifts the corresponding function to the other
or next choice.
You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop. The hot keys are described next.

Key

Description

Switches the wireless LAN radio on and off. Upon booting the computer, default
setting is off.
NOTES:
1. This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless LAN card is installed.
2. The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless
devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember to turn off
wireless LAN radio when using your computer in the airplane.

Decreases the volume.

Increases the volume.

Switches the display output to one of the following when an external device is
connected.
Upon booting the system with CRT:
LCD > CRT > LCD & CRT
NOTES:
- If the display mode is set to 256 colors or lower, or in DOS mode, there will be only
two modes for selecting: CRT only and LCD & CRT.
- This function only applies to Plug & Play CRT monitors.

Decreases the LCD brightness.

Increases the LCD brightness.

Switches Battery Low beep on and off.

Switches LCD on and off.

Serves as the sleep button that you can define with Windows’ Power
Management.

Using the Touchpad

CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so may damage the
touchpad surface.
NOTE: For optimal performance of the touchpad, keep your fingers and the pads clean and dry.
When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive force.

The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the
pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons.

Summary of Contents for NOBILE 150

Page 1: ...estigio Nobile150 User s Manual TRADEMARKS Allbrandandproductnamesaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies NOTE Theinformationinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutnotice CopyrightM...

Page 2: ...CAUTION Use only the AC adapter included with your computer Using other AC adapters may damage the computer 1 Makesurethatthecomputeristurnedoff 2 PlugtheDCcordoftheACadaptertothepowerconnectoronther...

Page 3: ...ower 2 Pressthepowerbutton 3 Eachtimethecomputeristurnedon itperformsaPower OnSelfTest POST andtheoperatingsystemsuchasWindows shouldstart TurningOff Toturnoffthecomputerpower usethe ShutDown commando...

Page 4: ...ic video Left Side Components Ref Component Description 1 VGAPort Connects an external monitor 2 Ventilation Openings Do not cover or block the ventilation openings for air circulation thus preventing...

Page 5: ...ith amplifier or an audio recording device 3 Top Cover Latch Locks the top cover Bottom Components Ref Component Description 1 Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when external power is not c...

Page 6: ...ected to AC power Glows amber when the battery is being charged 4 Battery Charge Indicator Blinks red when the battery is almost completely discharged 5 Stereo Speaker Set Sends out sound and voice fr...

Page 7: ...wn procedure of your Press the power button operating system This can prevent loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs If the system is locked up because of hardware or software proble...

Page 8: ...d with alphabet letter keys to produce uppercase letters when typing It is also used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Backspace key moves the cursor left one space and...

Page 9: ...e space Moves the cursor right one space Moves the cursor up one line Moves the cursor down one line Moves the page up Moves the page down Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line or document Mov...

Page 10: ...TopresstheEurosignonaUnitedStates101keyboard holddowneitheroftheAltkeysandtype0128onthenumeric keypadofyourkeyboard TopresstheEurosignonanUKkeyboard holddowntheAltGrkeyandpress4 whichhasanEurosignonit...

Page 11: ...he volume Increases the volume Switches the display output to one of the following when an external device is connected Upon booting the system with CRT LCD CRT LCD CRT NOTES If the display mode is se...

Page 12: ...in contact with the pad Then move your finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your destination When you lift your finger from the pad the selected object will drop into place Scroll To...

Page 13: ...owing DVD drivecanread the following discs CDs CD R CD RW DVD DigitalVersatileDisc DVD R DVD R DVD RW and DVD RWdiscs CombodrivecanworkbothasaDVDdriveandCD RWdrive DVD RWdrivecanreadtheabovediscsandwr...

Page 14: ...monitor SimultaneousdisplayonLCDandexternalmonitor whichisusefulwhenyouhaveapresentationasyoucancontrolthe screenfromyourcomputerandfacetheaudienceatthesametime S videosupportallowstheconnectionofaTVs...

Page 15: ...atsupportshigherresolutions Using the Audio Features NOTES To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities the audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed If you experience interfe...

Page 16: ...phonesormicrophone youcannotusetheinternalone Using the Communication Features Using the Modem NOTE To take advantage of the modem feature the modem driver supplied with your computer mustbeinstalled...

Page 17: ...syoutoaccesscorporatenetworksortheInternetinawirelessenvironment TheWLANfeaturesinclude IEEE802 11b a gstandardcompliance 2 4GHzDSSS DirectSequenceSpreadSpectrum technology Peer to Peer Ad Hoc andAcce...

Page 18: ...vice can damage the adapter The AC power cord supplied with your computer is for use in the country where you purchased your computer If you plan to go overseas with the computer consult your dealer f...

Page 19: ...onitor spowercordintothepowersocketonthemonitorandtheotherendtoanelectricaloutlet 4 Tousethemonitor turnonthemonitorbeforeturningonthecomputer 5 Themonitorshouldrespondbydefault Ifnot youcanswitchthed...

Page 20: ...itecture Itsupports Plug and Play technologysoyou caninstallandremoveUSBdeviceswithoutturningoffthecomputer Withitsmultipleconnectioncapability upto127 devicescanbeconnectedinadaisy chainconfiguration...

Page 21: ...catethePCcardslotontheleftsideofthecomputer 2 SlidethePCcard withitslabelfacingup intotheslotuntiltheejectbuttonpopsout 3 Whenanewcardisseated thecomputerwilldetectitandtrytoinstalltheappropriatedrive...

Page 22: ...lable items may differ according to your computer model Please do not remove the driver CD when installing the driver AnautorunprogramisprovidedonthedriverCDtohelpyoueasilyinstallthedrivers Asyouinser...

Page 23: ...your computer You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the manual files supplied on this driver CD User s Manuals Allows you to select the manual in a particular language to view On Screen Display Insta...

Page 24: ...olorandthefollowingwindowappears Tochangethecolorofanelementsuchastext graphic andbackground clickonthecorrespondingcolorsquareandthenext windowappearswhereyoucanspecifythecolor Windowswouldretainthes...

Page 25: ...s Tousethelock loopthelockcablearoundastationaryobjectsuchasatable InsertthelocktotheKensingtonlockholeand turnthekeytosecurethelock Storethekeyinasafeplace Using an Anti Virus Strategy Newvirusesarea...

Page 26: ...hesivetapetoremovethedustandgrease onitssurface Battery Pack Guidelines Rechargethebatterypackwhenitisnearlydischarged Whenrecharging Makesurethatthebatterypackisfullycharged Doingsomayavoidharmtotheb...

Page 27: ...rydoesnotcharge BatteryChargeindicatordoesnotlightamber MakesurethattheACadapterisproperlyconnected Makesurethatthebatteryisnottoohotorcold Allowtimeforthebatterypacktoreturntoroomtemperature Makesure...

Page 28: ...trast Baddotsappearonthedisplayatalltimes Asmallnumberofmissing discolored orbrightdotsonthescreenareanintrinsiccharacteristicofTFTLCDtechnology It isnotregardedasaLCDdefect Termdefinition Bright dots...

Page 29: ...ppydiskisformatted Makesurethatyouarereadingthecorrectdrive Hardware Device Problems Thecomputerdoesnotrecognizeanewlyinstalleddevice ThedevicemaynotbecorrectlyconfiguredintheSCUprogram RuntheSCUprogr...

Page 30: ...ednext Radiointerferenceexists Moveyourcomputerawayfromthedevicecausingtheradiointerferencesuchasmicrowaveovenandlargemetalobjects Plugyourcomputerintoanoutletonadifferentbranchcircuitfromthatusedbyth...

Page 31: ...hecomputerdoesnotenterStandbyorHibernationmodeimmediately Ifthecomputerisperforminganoperation itnormallywaitsfortheoperationtofinish ThecomputerdoesnotresumefromStandbyorHibernationmode Thecomputerau...

Page 32: ...message Operatingsystemnotfound appearsonthescreenafteryouturnonthecomputer Makesurethatthereisnofloppydiskinthefloppydiskdrive Ifthereis removeitandrestartthesystem Ifthismessageappearswhenyouareboot...

Page 33: ...dicallycheckthe harddiskdrivein useindicator ifitflashesirregularly theprogrammaybeaccessingdataandpreventingyoufromusing thekeyboard Ifyouaresuretheoperationhasstoppedandyoucannotusethe restart funct...

Page 34: ...specifications Sharedvideo 4 8 16 32 64 MB UMA Dynamic VRAM 64MB Display Panel 14 1 15 inch TFT resolution up to 1400 1050 SXGA Videocontroller Integrated in North Bridge AGP 4X multi monitor support...

Page 35: ...t in 10 100Base T LAN Wireless LAN One Mini PCI slot and one antenna reserved for wireless LAN card compliant with 802 11b a g Preinstalled in the selected models Power ACadapter Universal AC adapter...

Page 36: ...36 PRESTIGIONOBILE150 ENG Notes...

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