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Connecting to the Internet - 35

Connecting to a 3G network

If your computer has a SIM slot, you can connect to the Internet using 
a 3G (cellular phone) network. To do this, you must have a compatible 
SIM card and a data contract with your cellular provider.

Note

Please contact your cellular provider for details on connecting to the Internet 
via 3G.

Содержание EasyNote TG

Страница 1: ... 1 Packard Bell EasyNote TG User s Manual Packard Bell EasyNote TG User s Manual ...

Страница 2: ...ice Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID There are...

Страница 3: ...computer 39 Using a computer security lock 39 Using passwords 39 Entering passwords 40 Power management 41 Saving power 41 Battery pack 43 Battery characteristics 43 Charging the battery 43 Optimizing battery life 44 Checking the battery level 45 Battery low warning 45 Traveling with your computer 46 Disconnecting from the desktop 46 Moving around 46 Preparing the computer 46 What to bring to meet...

Страница 4: ...g tips 67 Error messages 67 Internet and online security 69 First steps on the net 69 Protecting your computer 69 Choose an Internet Service Provider 69 Network connections 71 Surf the Net 73 Security 73 Playing Blu Ray or DVD movies 80 ...

Страница 5: ...r s Manual This guide contains detailed information on such subjects as system utilities data recovery expansion options and troubleshooting In addition it contains general regulations and safety notices for your notebook It is available from the desktop double click the Help icon and click User s Manual in the menu that opens Basic care and tips for using your computer Turning your computer off T...

Страница 6: ...on top of the computer Do not slam the computer display when you close it Never place the computer on uneven surfaces Taking care of your AC adapter Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from foot traffic When unplugging th...

Страница 7: ...g and servicing When cleaning the computer follow these steps 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft moist cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners If either of the following occurs The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged The computer does not operate normally See Frequently asked questions on page 69 ...

Страница 8: ...omputer as illustrated in the setup instructions let us show you around your new Packard Bell computer Top view display 1 2 Icon Item Description 1 Webcam Web camera for video communication A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active 2 Screen Displays computer output ...

Страница 9: ...for cooling 3 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device The touchpad and selection buttons form a single surface Press down firmly on the touchpad surface to perform a left click Press down firmly on the lower right corner to perform a right click 4 Power indicator Indicates the computer s power status Battery indicator Indicates battery status Charging The light is amber when the battery is chargi...

Страница 10: ...slot Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock Wrap the computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Keyless models are also available 2 USB port Connects to USB devices 3 SD card reader Accepts one Secure Digital card SD or SDHC To remove the card simply pull...

Страница 11: ...ght view Icon Item Description 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active 3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive 1 23 ...

Страница 12: ...ack Connects to audio devices e g speakers headphones or a headset with microphone 3 USB ports Connect to USB devices 4 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video connections 5 Ethernet RJ 45 port Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 1000 based network 6 Ventilation Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings ...

Страница 13: ...ion and cooling fan Allows the computer to stay cool Do not cover or obstruct the openings 2 Battery reset pinhole Simulates removing and reinstalling the battery Insert a paperclip into the hole and press for four seconds to reset the computer 3 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output ...

Страница 14: ...n this section may not apply to your computer 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 keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Number keys on ...

Страница 15: ...xternal monitor if connected and both Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off Play Pause Play or pause a selected media file Stop Stop playing the selected media file Previous Return to the previous media file Next Jump to the next media file Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Brig...

Страница 16: ...own a page in a document Note It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when starting your computer 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 the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys Key Desc...

Страница 17: ...ss in the bottom right corner Press the bottom right corner of the touchpad to perform a right click In the Start screen this will toggle the app commands in most apps this will open a context menu related to the selected item Drag Press and hold the bottom left corner of the touchpad or tap twice anywhere on the touchtap then slide a second finger across the touchpad to select all items in an are...

Страница 18: ...uchpad from the right or left edge Swipe in from right Toggle the charms Swipe in from left Switch to the previous app Two finger slide Swiftly scroll through web pages documents and playlists by placing two fingers on the touchpad and moving both in any direction Two finger pinch Zoom in and out of photos maps and documents with a simple finger and thumb gesture ...

Страница 19: ...st create a recovery backup The recovery backup includes the entire original contents of your computer s hard drive including Windows and all factory loaded software and drivers Using this backup will restore your computer to the same state as when you purchased it while giving you an option to retain all settings and personal data Note Packard Bell Recovery Management is only available with a pre...

Страница 20: ...gement in the list of apps 2 Click Create Factory Default Backup The Recovery Drive window 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 Next ...

Страница 21: ...our computer If you delete this information you can only use the USB recovery backup to restore your computer if you lose or erase the USB drive you cannot restore your computer 7 Unplug the USB drive and label it clearly Creating a drivers and applications backup To create a Drivers and Applications Backup that contains the factory loaded software and drivers needed by your computer you Important...

Страница 22: ...xt If you are using a USB drive make 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 the required number of identical blank discs 3 Click Start to copy files You will be shown the backup progress on the screen 4 Follow the process until it completes If...

Страница 23: ...n or support Web site 2 Revert to a previous system condition If reinstalling software or drivers does not help then the problem may be solved by returning your system to a previous state when everything was working correctly For instructions see Returning to an earlier system snapshot on page 26 3 Reset your operating system If nothing else has solved the problem and you want to reset your system...

Страница 24: ...install software that did not come pre installed on your computer you need to follow that software s installation instructions New device drivers If you need to reinstall device drivers that did not come pre installed on your computer follow the instructions provided with the device If you are reinstalling using Windows and the recovery information stored on your computer 1 From Start type Recover...

Страница 25: ...nstalling 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 it to a free USB port If you inserted a DVD wait for Packard Bell Resource Center to start If Packard Bell Resource Center does not start automatically press the Windows key E then double click on the optical drive icon If you are using a USB drive pres...

Страница 26: ...lve software problems you can return to one of these restore points to get your system running again Windows automatically creates an additional restore point each day and also each time you install software or device drivers Returning to a restore point 1 From Start type Control Panel and then click Control Panel in the list of apps 2 Click System and Security Action Center then click Recovery at...

Страница 27: ... your original hard drive has been completely re formatted or you have installed a replacement hard drive see Recovering from a recovery backup on page 30 Recovering from Windows Start Packard Bell Recovery Management From Start type Recovery and then click Packard Bell Recovery Management in the list of apps Two options are available Restore Factory Settings Reset my PC or Customized Restore Refr...

Страница 28: ...y files quickly erases all files before restoring your computer and takes about 30 minutes b Fully clean the 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 completely removed 4 Click Reset 5 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer the...

Страница 29: ...ted Click Troubleshoot 3 Click either Refresh your PC or Reset your PC 4 Click Next The process will take several minutes Customized Restore with Packard Bell Recovery Management 1 Click Customized Restore Retain User Data 2 The Refresh your PC window opens Images for reference only 3 Click Next then Refresh Note Refresh your PC enables you to restore your computer to the default factory condition...

Страница 30: ...r 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 OK or Yes to confirm f Your computer will restart 5 During startup press F12 to open the boot menu The boot menu allows you to select which device to start from select the USB drive a Use your arrow keys to select USB Device then p...

Страница 31: ...d except software installed from the Windows Store See Refresh your PC from the recovery backup on page 32 Reset your PC from the recovery backup 1 The Reset your PC window opens Images for reference only 2 Click Next 3 Select the operating system to recover normally only one option is available 4 Choose to keep any changes to the hard drive a If you have deleted the recovery partition or otherwis...

Страница 32: ...6 Click Reset 7 After the recovery has finished you can start using your 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 option is available 4 Click Refresh 5 The recovery process begins by restarting your computer then continues by copying files to your...

Страница 33: ... to the Internet using a cable But first an Internet Service Provider ISP usually a phone or cable company will have to go to your home or office to set up Internet service The ISP will install a small box called a router that will allow you to connect to the Internet Once your router is set up all you have to do is plug one end of a network cable into the network port on your computer and the oth...

Страница 34: ... connection on or off You can use the network management options to turn your wireless network on off or control what is shared over the network From the Start screen start typing wireless then select Connect to a network or Change Wi Fi settings Otherwise open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions Warning Using wireless devices while flying in aircraft may be prohibited All wireless devic...

Страница 35: ...ter has a SIM slot you can connect to the Internet using a 3G cellular phone network To do this you must have a compatible SIM card and a data contract with your cellular provider Note Please contact your cellular provider for details on connecting to the Internet via 3G ...

Страница 36: ... adapter is available Enable Bluetooth and add a device Every new device must first be paired with your computer s Bluetooth adapter This means it must first be authenticated for security purposes You only need to pair once After that simply turning on the Bluetooth adapter of both devices will connect them Bluetooth on your computer is disabled by default To enable your computer s Bluetooth adapt...

Страница 37: ...ode displayed on your device Select Yes Then accept the pairing from your device Note Some devices using older versions of the Bluetooth technology require both devices to enter a PIN In the case of one of the devices not having any inputs as in a headset the passcode is hardcoded into the device usually 0000 or 1234 Consult your device s user manual for more information ...

Страница 38: ...need to run it To activate the BIOS utility press F2 during the POST while the computer logo is being displayed Boot sequence To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility activate the BIOS utility then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen Setting passwords To set a password on boot activate the BIOS utility then select Security from the categories listed at the top of th...

Страница 39: ...rom unauthorized access Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS utility Once set you must enter this password to gain access to the BIOS utility See Setting passwords on page 38 User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use Combine the use of this password with pas...

Страница 40: ...ge appears Try again and press Enter When the User Password is set and the password on boot parameter is enabled a prompt appears at boot up Type the User Password and press Enter to use the computer If you enter the password incorrectly a warning message appears Try again and press Enter Important You have three chances to enter a password If you fail to enter the password correctly after three t...

Страница 41: ...ower 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 computer s battery If you prefer to reduce your computer s power requirements and environmental impact turn off Fast startup 1 Open the desktop 2 Click Power Options in the Notification area 3 Select More Power Options 4 ...

Страница 42: ...42 Power management 5 Select Change settings that are currently unavailable 6 Scroll down and disable Turn on fast startup 7 Select Save changes ...

Страница 43: ...e your computer on AC power while your battery is charging However charging the battery with the computer turned off significantly reduces charge time Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time there is a conditioning process that you should follow 1 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery 2 Turn on the computer and complete setting up the operatin...

Страница 44: ...fective life An embedded battery has a life span of more than 1 000 charge discharge cycles Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation prolonging the charge recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below Use AC power whenever possible reserving battery for mobile use Remove accessories ...

Страница 45: ...portant Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery low warning appears Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down Situation Recommended Action The AC adapter and a power outlet are available 1 Plug the AC adapter into the computer and then connect to the main power supply 2 Save all necessary files 3 Resume work Turn off the co...

Страница 46: ...ternal monitor and other external devices 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are using one to secure the computer Moving around When you are just moving within short distances for example from your office desk to a meeting room Preparing the computer Before moving the computer close and latch the display cover to place it in Sleep mode You can now safely take the computer anywhere you go with...

Страница 47: ... putting the computer in Sleep mode Press Fn F4 or close the display cover whenever you are not actively using the computer Taking the computer home When you are moving from your office to your home or vice versa Preparing the computer After disconnecting the computer from your desktop follow these steps to prepare the computer for the trip home Check that you have removed all media and compact di...

Страница 48: ...s in temperature and humidity can cause condensation Allow the computer to return to room temperature and inspect the screen for condensation before turning on the computer If the temperature change is greater than 10 C 18 F allow the computer to come to room temperature slowly If possible leave the computer for 30 minutes in an environment with a temperature between outside and room temperature S...

Страница 49: ...dapter Additional printer driver files if you plan to use another printer Special considerations In addition to the guidelines for taking the computer home follow these guidelines to protect your computer while traveling Always take the computer as carry on luggage If possible have the computer inspected by hand Airport security X ray machines are safe but do not put the computer through a metal d...

Страница 50: ...velers Warranty passport Special considerations Follow the same special considerations as when traveling with the computer In addition these tips are useful when traveling internationally When traveling in another country check that the local AC voltage and the AC adapter power cord specifications are compatible If not purchase a power cord that is compatible with the local AC voltage Do not use c...

Страница 51: ...ou find you need to use any force to insert the card try reorientating the card slightly 3 Push the card until it clicks into place A few millimetres of the card will extend from beyond the slot If the card contains some files the Windows Auto Play window may appear this depends on the contents of the card and ask you if you wish to use a program to access the contents of the card Select an option...

Страница 52: ...dden icons arrow in the Notification Area next to the clock 2 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon 3 Click on Eject SD Card or the name of the device 4 Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed 5 Remove the card Note SDXC memory cards can only be used in an SDXC compatible reader SD and SDHC cards can be used in either type 3 2 1 ...

Страница 53: ...n power to the monitor then the computer 6 Make sure that the current resolution and refresh rate do not exceed the specifications of the monitor If necessary change the display settings used by the computer Headphones and microphone These ports allow you to connect audio devices Use the headphone port to plug in stereo headphones or powered speakers Plugging an audio device to the headphone port ...

Страница 54: ...y compatible digital audio video source such as your computer a set top box DVD player and audio video receiver to any compatible digital audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV with a single cable The single cable keeps everything neat and tidy while ensuring easy connection and the best audio and visual quality ...

Страница 55: ...s to a single USB port Note Two USB standards are currently available on Packard Bell computers USB 2 0 High speed USB and USB 3 0 SuperSpeed USB USB 2 0 ports on Packard Bell computers have a black tongue in the port while USB 3 0 ports have a blue tongue For best performance USB 3 0 devices should always be plugged into USB 3 0 ports Consult your device s documentation to see which standard it s...

Страница 56: ...cal drive Remove it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Do you have a USB storage device USB disk or smartphone plugged into your computer Unplug it and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart the system Nothing appears on the screen The computer s power management system automatically blanks the screen to save power Press any key to turn the display back on If pressing a key does not turn the disp...

Страница 57: ...y turn off I want to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power There is a mechanical eject hole on the optical drive Simply insert the tip of a pen or straightened out paperclip into the hole and push to eject the tray The keyboard does not respond Try attaching an external keyboard to a USB port on the computer If it works contact your dealer or an authorized service center as the...

Страница 58: ...elers Warranty ITW that gives you security and peace of mind when traveling An ITW passport came with your computer and contains all you need to know about the ITW program A list of available authorized service centers is in this handy booklet Read this passport thoroughly Always have your ITW passport on hand especially when you travel to receive the benefits from our support centers Attach your ...

Страница 59: ...ort we can reduce the amount of time a call takes and help solve your problems efficiently If there are error messages or beeps reported by your computer write them down as they appear on the screen or the number and sequence in the case of beeps You are required to provide the following information Name _______________________________________ Address ______________________________________ Telepho...

Страница 60: ...Clicking it will open Start where you can launch apps How do I see all of my apps Click the arrow icon that appears at the bottom of Start when you move your cursor Can I make the All apps view the default for Start Yes you can just follow these steps 1 Go to the desktop 2 Right click the taskbar and select Properties from the menu that opens 3 From the Navigation tab check Show the Apps view auto...

Страница 61: ...ettings Power and select the action you d like to take Can I just turn off notifications You can turn off notifications during certain hours so that you can leave your computer running but not be disturbed by notifications 1 Move your cursor to the upper right hand corner of the screen and click Settings Change PC settings Search apps Notifications 2 Move the Quiet hours slider to On and select ti...

Страница 62: ...reen 2 Move the slider to On and select if the slideshow should be played while the computer is running on battery power 3 Click Add a folder and open the folder you wish to use your Pictures folder will open by default Click Use this folder OK 4 You can see the list of folders under Add a folder Select a folder name and click Remove to remove the folder from the lock screen slideshow 5 Change the...

Страница 63: ...alf way point of the screen Can I change the screen resolution Move your cursor to the upper right hand corner of the screen and click Search click the text box to open the onscreen keyboard and start typing Control Panel to display the results click Control Panel Adjust screen resolution How do I set the alarm Your computer can act as an alarm clock Start typing Alarms to search for the Alarms ap...

Страница 64: ...e an app appear on Start If you re in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start Right click a tile to select it and open the Customize menu Click Pin to Start from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen How do I remove a tile from Start Right click a tile to select it and open the Customize menu Click the tile s you wish to remove and click Unpin from Start from the menu that...

Страница 65: ...han one app at a time 1 Click on a tile to open an app from the Start screen 2 Return to the Start screen and repeat the process 3 Swipe right from the left edge of the screen to display the last app that was opened 4 Swipe right from the left edge of the screen until you see a column divider to display both apps simultaneously Up to three apps may be displayed via three columns at the same time C...

Страница 66: ...he screen and click Settings Change PC settings Accounts Connect to a Microsoft account and follow the onscreen instructions How do I add a favorite to Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 10 doesn t have traditional favorites instead you can pin shortcuts to Start Once you have the page open swipe upwards from the bottom edge of the screen to open the menu at the bottom of the screen Click Pin to ...

Страница 67: ...ealer Error messages If you receive an error message note the message and take the corrective action The following table lists the error messages in alphabetical order together with the recommended course of action Error messages Corrective action CMOS battery bad Contact your dealer or an authorized service center CMOS checksum error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Disk boot f...

Страница 68: ...ed service center for assistance Keyboard error or no keyboard connected Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or an authorized service center Memory size mismatch Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS utility then press Exit in the BIOS utility to reboot Error messages Corrective action ...

Страница 69: ...e Provider ISP which supplies the connection between your computer and the Internet You should research the ISPs available in your region not forgetting to talk to friends and family about their experiences or to check reviews and consumer reports The ISP you select will provide instructions on how to connect to the Internet you may need additional software or a special box that connects to your p...

Страница 70: ...and always on Internet service via a cable television line This service is generally available in large cities You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you are connected to the Internet 3G WWAN or Wireless Wide Area Network A 3G connection allows you to use cellular networks such as those used by a mobile phone to connect to the Internet while away from home The socket for a ...

Страница 71: ...k Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to share access to files and devices connected to the network for example a printer or scanner Also you can share 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 walls and ceili...

Страница 72: ...ess adapter is normally already installed in your computer A button or controls in Windows allow you to activate or deactivate the adapter Diagram of a working network 1 Access point router 2 Desktop computer 3 Modem 4 Printer 5 Portable computer 6 PDA Smartphone 7 Network cables RJ45 Turning on off a wireless network connection Most computers feature a Wi Fi button that turns the network connecti...

Страница 73: ...going personalised support Check out our Support section to get help tailored to your needs www packardbell com is your portal to a world of online activities and services visit us regularly for the latest information and downloads Security You are probably eager to explore everything the Internet has to offer In order for you to be safe online Packard Bell has pre installed Symantec s award winni...

Страница 74: ...ected your computer it can snoop on your browsing activity collect personal information cause pop up ads to appear or even change the configuration of your computer Spyware consumes resources on your computer it can slow down your Internet connection or entire computer system and even cause crashes Spyware is sometimes used by unscrupulous companies to monitor and track the sites you visit on the ...

Страница 75: ...tacks can be avoided In general online criminals are trying to make their money as quickly and easily as possible The more difficult you make their job the more likely they are to leave you alone and move on to an easier target The tips below provide basic information on how you can prevent online fraud Keep your computer current with the latest patches and updates One of the best ways to keep att...

Страница 76: ...re should be configured to update itself and it should do so every time you connect to the Internet Integrated security suites such as Norton Internet Security which combine firewall antivirus antispyware with other features such as antispam and parental controls have become popular as they offer all the security software needed for online protection in a single package Many people find using a co...

Страница 77: ...vices you will inevitably have to provide personal information in order to handle billing and shipping of purchased goods Since not divulging any personal information is rarely possible the following list contains some advice for how to share personal information safely online Keep an eye out for phony email messages Things that indicate a message may be fraudulent are misspellings poor grammar od...

Страница 78: ... of messages to email addresses that may or may not exist in hopes of finding a potential victim Responding to these messages or even downloading images ensures you will be added to their lists for more of the same messages in the future Also be careful when posting your email address online in newsgroups blogs or online communities Online offers that look too good to be true usually are The old s...

Страница 79: ...lls lightly this is your hint that something bad may have happened and you should take necessary action Protect your computer with Windows security tools Windows provides a variety of protection applications Windows Updates If you have an active Internet connection Windows can check for important updates for your computer and install them automatically These updates include security patches and pr...

Страница 80: ...o enter the region code DVDs are available for 6 regions Region code Country or region 1 USA Canada 2 Europe Middle East South Africa Japan 3 Southeast Asia Taiwan South Korea 4 Latin America Australia New Zealand 5 Former USSR parts of Africa India 6 People s Republic of China Note To change the region code insert a DVD movie of a different region into the DVD drive Once your DVD drive is set to ...

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