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User’s Manual 

Packard Bell EasyNote 

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Page 2: ...ter 36 Battery pack 37 Battery pack characteristics 37 Replacing the battery pack 39 Installing or removing the battery pack 39 Charging the battery 40 Checking the battery level 40 Optimizing battery...

Page 3: ...to use Windows in the way that I m used to give me my desktop back 89 Where are my apps 89 What is a Microsoft ID account 91 How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer 91 How do I check for Windows...

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: ...g 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 EasyNot...

Page 15: ...Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the Webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Screen Also called Liquid Crystal Display LCD displays computer outp...

Page 16: ...1 Power button indicator Turns the computer on and off Indicates the computer s power status 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer See Using the keyboard on page 24 3 Touchpad Touch sensiti...

Page 17: ...left and right The left and right side of the button function as left and right selection buttons Icon Item Description 1 Card reader Accepts Secure Digital SD cards Push to remove install the card On...

Page 18: ...ter s power status Battery indicator Indicates the computer s battery status Charging The light shows amber when the battery is charging Fully charged The light shows blue when in AC mode HDD indicato...

Page 19: ...of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available 2 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 3 V...

Page 20: ...ing on configuration your system may not be equipped with an optical CD DVD drive 6 USB port Connects to USB devices If a port is black it is USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compat...

Page 21: ...USB 2 0 compatible if it is blue it is also USB 3 0 compatible see below 2 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 3 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is...

Page 22: ...iption 1 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal Insert a suitable tool and slide to release 2 Memory compartment Houses the computer s main memory Hard disk bay Houses the computer s h...

Page 23: ...tting to know your computer 23 4 Ventilation and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 5 Battery bay Houses the computer s battery pack Icon Item Descripti...

Page 24: ...off The numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad Lock key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Num Lock When Num Lock is on the ke...

Page 25: ...ckup Allows you to create backup copies of your computer either the entire system or only selected files and folders Create a regular schedule or make copies whenever you want Communication Enables di...

Page 26: ...s the screen brightness Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Social Networking Opens the Social Networks application If this application is not installed the key will start your instant messe...

Page 27: ...ter or when using the BIOS To 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 t...

Page 28: ...c functions Key Description Windows key Pressed alone it returns to the Start screen It can also be used with other keys for special functions please check Windows Help Application key This key has th...

Page 29: ...utton Note The touchpad is sensitive to finger movement the lighter the touch the better the response Please keep the touchpad and your fingers dry and clean The cursor is controlled by some basic ges...

Page 30: ...Access Windows tools by swiping into the center of the touchpad from the right top or left Swipe in from right edge Toggle the charms Swipe in from top edge Toggle the app commands Swipe in from left...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...is detected for a period of time the computer stops some or all of these devices in order to conserve energy SAVING POWER Disable Fast startup Your computer uses Fast startup to start quickly but also...

Page 44: ...n instruction to start over a network Wake on LAN 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 Sh...

Page 45: ...Power management 45 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes...

Page 46: ...ensive Internet security suite including a free trial subscription period is offered when you first start your computer You should activate this protection before connecting to the Internet This secur...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...ll Recovery Management is only available 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 possi...

Page 64: ...GB of storage after formatting it is recommended to use a USB drive with a capacity of 32 GB or larger 1 From Start type Recovery and then click Packard Bell Recovery Management in the list of apps 2...

Page 65: ...4 Recovery opens Make sure Copy contents from the recovery partition to the recovery drive is selected This provides the most complete and safest recovery backup 3 Plug in the USB drive then click Nex...

Page 66: ...4 You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 5 Follow the process until it completes 6 After creating the recovery backup you can choose to delete the recovery information on your computer If...

Page 67: ...on the backup such as Windows Recovery Backup Make 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 Backu...

Page 68: ...recorder one or more blank recordable DVDs 1 From 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...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ...your system to factory condition see Returning your system to its factory condition on page 74 Reinstalling drivers and applications As a troubleshooting step you may need to reinstall the application...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...Packard Bell Recovery Management on page 78 Restore Factory Settings with Packard Bell Recovery Management 1 Click Restore Factory Settings Caution Restore Factory Settings will erase all files on you...

Page 78: ...our computer then continues by copying files to your hard drive 6 After the recovery has finished you can start using your computer by repeating the first start process Recovering from the hard drive...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...enu c Press the down key until F12 Boot Menu is selected press F5 to change this setting to Enabled d Use the left or right arrow keys to select the Exit menu e Depending on the type of BIOS your comp...

Page 81: ...start the reset process Reset your 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 file...

Page 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...may 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 85: ...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 Windows look at the volume control icon on the taskbar You can also...

Page 86: ...sked questions 85 Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to a USB port and the corresponding port on...

Page 87: ...e 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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...y the FCC grant conditions and the antenna that is built into the computer Details of the authorized configurations can be found at www fcc gov oet ea by entering the FCC ID number on the device Inter...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour emp...

Page 101: ...way NO Denmark DK Italy IT Slovakia SK Switzerland CH Estonia EE Latvia LV Slovenia SL Bulgaria BG Finland FI Lithuania LT Spain ES Romania RO France FR Luxembourg LU Sweden SE Turkey TR English Hereb...

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Page 107: ...his equipment CONNECTIONS AND REMOTE EARTHS PELV Protected Extra Low Voltage To ensure the extra low voltage integrity of the equipment only connect equipment with mains protected electrically compati...

Page 108: ...pply has no user replaceable parts Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury A defective power supply must be returned to your dealer Power cables and plug...

Page 109: ...with your computer Ferrite reference 28A 2029 from Steward two loops During product certification Packard Bell used the following cable quality USB2 0 Certified Cables from Hama 46778 IEEE1394 shielde...

Page 110: ...optical devices installed in your computer are designed for use solely as components of such electronic product and therefore do not comply with the appropriate requirements of Code of Federal Regula...

Page 111: ...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 112: ...energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features or performance Packard Bell is proud to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark What is ENERGY STAR Products tha...

Page 113: ...112 Environment wake from Sleep mode if the keyboard is pressed or mouse is moved save more than 80 energy when in Sleep mode ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U S marks...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...ompanying the SOFTWARE 3 Other restrictions 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 copi...

Page 116: ...Boston MA 02111 1307 USA For a period of 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 t...

Page 117: ...maximizing life 37 optimizing 41 removing 40 using the first time 38 brightness hotkeys 26 Browser 53 C Cables 9 107 caps lock 24 charging checking level 40 Cleaning your computer 10 computer features...

Page 118: ...7 H Health precautions 11 hotkeys 27 I Interference 106 Internet Connection 47 48 Firewall 55 Internet Service Provider ISP 47 K Keyboard hotkeys 27 keyboard 24 embedded numeric keypad 24 troubleshoot...

Page 119: ...inter troubleshooting 84 problems 83 display 83 keyboard 84 printer 84 startup 83 R Recovery Recovery Management 46 62 Regulatory Information 93 110 Removable media devices 32 Removing hardware 32 S S...

Page 120: ...alling hardware 32 universal serial bus 33 Update Windows automatic updates 61 V view front 19 left 19 right 20 W Warranty 7 WiFi 49 50 Windows Using Windows 46 Windows automatic updates 61 Windows ke...

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