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PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150

ENG

Operating Your Computer

Starting and Stopping the Computer

There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.

Starting the Computer

You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device such as the hard disk and floppy disk.
The computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.

NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run on.
The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.

Stopping the Computer

When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Standby
or Hibernation mode:

To stop in this mode...

Do this...

To start up or resume again

Off

Follow the shutdown 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 problems, press
the power button to turn off the computer.

Standby

Depending on your settings in Windows,

Press any key.

you can place the computer in Standby
mode by:
• Closing the display cover
• Pressing Fn+F12
• Pressing the power button

Hibernation

Depending on your settings in Windows,

Press the power button.

you can place the computer in
Hibernation mode by:
• Closing the display cover
• Pressing Fn+F12
• Pressing the power button

If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode, you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the
computer.

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard plus a Fn key added for specific functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major categories:
- Typewriter keys
- Cursor-control keys

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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