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Page 3: ...requires special attention Caution identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all the keys When necessary keys are also show...

Page 4: ...Overview Introducing the Notebook Chapter 1 Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using the Notebook PC Chapter 4 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 ...

Page 5: ...on DO NOT press or touch the display panel DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces DO NOT use your notebook computer under harsh conditions DO NOT expose to direct sunlight DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it ...

Page 6: ... NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive chemicals DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them away from children DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents ...

Page 7: ...ct the keyboard and display panel CoverYou Notebook PC You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches Note The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transportingyourNotebookPC CoverYour Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack a...

Page 8: ...ethreemaintypesofairportsecuritydevices X raymachines usedonitemsplacedonconveyorbelts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magneti...

Page 9: ...ion on using your notebook PC Important When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the notebook PC by thedisplaypanel User s Guide 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC 1 3 ...

Page 10: ...User s Guide Knowing the Parts Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Top Side Refer to the diagram to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 2 1 Basic sides of the Notebook PC ...

Page 11: ...tive matrix TFT LCD Which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktopMonitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to clean the display panel x Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from Standby Use th...

Page 12: ...igation in the windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Status Indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions Details ...

Page 13: ...C can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recentlybeeninoperation Hightemperaturesarenormalduringchargingoroperation Donotuseonsoftsurfacessuchas bedsorsofaswhichmayblockthevents DONOTPUTTHENOTEBOOKPCONYOURLAPOROTHERPARTSOFTHE BODYTOAVOIDINJURYFORMTHEHEAT User s Guide Knowing the Parts 2 4 ...

Page 14: ...t an authorized service center for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC v Central Processor Unit CPU This Notebook PC features a socketed processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future Visit HCLauthorized services center for information on upgrades Warning End userremovaloftheCPUorharddiskdrivewillvoidthewarranty w Cooling fan The cooling fan is activated to ...

Page 15: ... battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through HCLauthorized dealer z Shutdown Button Emergency In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shut down the Notebook PC Wireless LAN WLAN Component The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in o...

Page 16: ...one Use this featutre for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings w USB Port 2 0 1 1 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbit sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer ...

Page 17: ...port y PCMCIACard slot One PCMCIACompliant PC card socket is available to support one type I II PC card the socket supports 32 bit card bus This allows accomodation of Notebook PC expansion such as memory cards ISDN SCSI smart card and wireless network adapter z Flash Memory Slot This Notebook PC has a built in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified in The built in m...

Page 18: ...capabilities v Optical DriveActivity Indicator The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred w Optical Drive Electronic eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the TM optical drive tray through any software player or...

Page 19: ...is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Knowing the Parts 2 10 ...

Page 20: ...ay Panel Latch One spring loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC looks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use To open the display panel move the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding the latch Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle Warning When opening do not force the display panel dow...

Page 21: ...andard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display w USB Port 2 0 1 1 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbit sec USB 2 0 USB allows may devices to run simultaneously on a ...

Page 22: ...ied power adapter convertsAC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal Battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use te supplied power adapter CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THEADAPTERAND KEEPITAWAYFROM YOUR BODY Kensington Lock Port The Kensin...

Page 23: ...Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Important Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PCmayoccur 8 ...

Page 24: ...he provided Indian standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveller aboutAC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC adapter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surg...

Page 25: ...ou to test the AC outlet s power and the AC DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC The power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges Note This Notebook PC may come with a three prong plug You must use a grounded AC outlet to ensure safe operation of theNotebookPC Warning The power adapter may become warm to hot w...

Page 26: ...following procedures to install the battery pack Important Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working date Important OnlyusebatterypacksandpoweradapterssuppliedwiththeNotebookPCorspecificallyapprovedbythemanufacturer forusewiththismodelorelsedamagemayoccurtotheNotebookPC To Install the battery Pack To remove the battery pac...

Page 27: ...or storing Warning For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO not diassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorisedservicecenter Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessa...

Page 28: ... POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This i...

Page 29: ...r icon The power icon is a battery when not using AC power and a plug when using AC power Double click on the icon for more information and settings Note If you ignore the low battery warning eventually the Notebook PC enterssuspendmode WindowsdefaultusesSTR Warning Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD require...

Page 30: ...ook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned On the battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged Note Thebatterystopschargingifthetemperatureistoohighorthebatteryvoltageistoohigh Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box t...

Page 31: ... your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC 1 Hold the power button over 4 seconds or 2 Press the shutdown button TIP Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button Important Donotuseemergencyshutdownwhiledataisbeingwritten doingsocanresultinlossordestructionofyourdata 3 8 ...

Page 32: ...nsteadofthefunctionkeys Zz Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Radio Tower F2 Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with and on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the w...

Page 33: ...speaker volume only in Window OS Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Microsoft Window Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described bellow The key with the Windows lo...

Page 34: ...multaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor keys s...

Page 35: ...em The power4 Gear button toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time When you are using an AC power adapter Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment When you remove the AC adapter Power4 Gear will switch between seven modes in the battery DC mode ...

Page 36: ...en the notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the notebook PC is in the Suspend to Ram standby mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to disk Hibernation mode 2 Battery charge indicator The Battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Noteb ook PC S Battery is charging whenAC power is connected O...

Page 37: ...l light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN I Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type usin...

Page 38: ...vary depending on the installed operating system Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD s that provides drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not provide by the native operating system Ths driver CD contains all drivers utilities and software for all supported operating systems including those t...

Page 39: ... state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Note SomeoftheNotebookPC scomponentsandfeaturesmaynotworkuntilthedevicedriversandutilitiesareinstalled Automatic Touchpad Disabling on selected models Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will automatically disable the Notebook Pc s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached To turn OFF this feature deselect the option in Wi...

Page 40: ...otuseanyobjectinplaceofyourfingertooperatethetouchpadorelsedamagemayoccurtothetouchpad ssurface Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive object cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the scree...

Page 41: ...down Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color the following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Press the left cursor button and release Tapping Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad...

Page 42: ...ice in rapid succession and the system launches the corresponding program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse the following 2 examples produce the same results Double Clicking Press the left button twice and release Double Tapping Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad tw...

Page 43: ...while dragged the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results Note A software scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation BasicfunctionscanbeadjustedattheWindowscontrolpaneltoallowcomfortableclickingandtapping Dragging Clicking Press the left button and slide finger on touchpad Dragging Tap...

Page 44: ...he touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard object Note Thetouchpadrespondstomovementnottoforce Thereisnoneedtotapthesurfacetoohard Tappingtooharddoesnot increasetheresponsivenessofthetouchpad Thetouchpadrespondsbesttolightpressure Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage...

Page 45: ...have different thicknesses Type I cards are 3 3mm Type II Cards are 5mm and Type III Cards are 10 5mm thick Type I and II Cards can be used in a single socket and Type III Cards take up two sockets Type III cards are only supported on Notebook PC s with two PC card sockets 32 bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32 bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up...

Page 46: ...d with the connector side first and label side up Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3 Carefully connect any cable or adapter needed by the PC Card Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side Using the Notebook PC 4 9 ...

Page 47: ...ck the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove 1 Press in the toggle eject button and release The recessed spring loaded toggle will extend when pushed in and released 2 Press the extended button again to eject the PC Card Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the socket Using the Notebook PC 4 10 ...

Page 48: ...drive s eject button and the tray will eject out partially 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray Using the Notebook PC 4 11 ...

Page 49: ...he hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 2 Slowly push the drive s drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc is ready to be used Note ItisnormaltohearaswellasfeeltheCDspinningwithgreatintensityintheCDdrivewhiledataisread Using the Notebook PC 4 12 ...

Page 50: ... sure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Emergency eject Removing an optical disc Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions form your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angl...

Page 51: ...tening toAudio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD TM and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the TM volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar Flash ...

Page 52: ...er speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2 5 6 3cm wide and approximately 374 95cm high IDE hard disk drive Current IDE hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center for this Note...

Page 53: ...four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ II connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to and analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use Note When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or els...

Page 54: ...User s Guide Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem Using the Notebook PC 4 17 ...

Page 55: ... Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors ...

Page 56: ...User s Guide Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Using the Notebook PC 4 19 ...

Page 57: ... in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure andAd hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point But this depends upon the environmental conditions like presence of high magenetic and electrical field etc To provide efficient security to your wireless communicati...

Page 58: ...selected models Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in ordertouseBluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can w...

Page 59: ...eyboard or mouse Pairing with Bluetooth enabled devices You first need to pair your Notebook PC with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to it Make sure the Bluetooth enabled device is turned ON and ready to accept a pair Launch Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start Programs Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available Bleutooth Information Exch...

Page 60: ...FF certain components When you resume your work your last status such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Stand by is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF ...

Page 61: ...ery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand Thes...

Page 62: ...gement for Notebook PCs Note APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating systems like WindowsXP Windows2000 andWindowsMEutilizeACPI APMisnolongerfullysupportedonthisNotebookPC Suspend Mode In Stand by STR and Hibernation STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The suspend mode is the l...

Page 63: ... EXIT EVENT Stand by Stand by through Windows start button Any device Timer as set though Power management in Windows Battery low Control panel higher priority STR Stand by Hot key See colored Hotkeys under special keyboard Signal from modem port Suspend to RAM Keyboard Functions in the previous section Power button or any key STD Hibernate Hotkey see colored hot keys under Special Power button Su...

Page 64: ...otebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit Using the Notebook...

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