User’s Manual
Table of Contents Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ...........................................................................................................1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1 Getting Started ...........................................................................................2 Inventory ....................................................................................................3 Safety and Maintenance ..........
Table of Contents Power Management..................................................................................33 Monitoring Battery Power........................................................................34 Power Saving Modes ................................................................................35 Power Saving Tips....................................................................................36 When to Replace the Battery ...........................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook computer! Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
Chapter 1 Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing. Use this section to keep details of your purchase. This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period. Update this section when you add new options.
Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer: • Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program.
Chapter 1 • Set the computer on a flat, stable surface. To prevent damage to the computer’s hard disk drive, avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration. Checklists After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer.
Chapter 1 Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive, to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files. Built-in Modem/LAN Capability A built-in 56k modem and 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network (LAN). LCD Your computer has an easy-to-view WXGA or WXGA+ LCD panel.
Chapter 1 Quick Start Turning on the Computer for the First Time 1. Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter. 2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the left side of your computer. 3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet. 4. Slide the cover latch in the direction of the arrows to open the LCD. 5. Open the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle. 6. Press the power button to turn on the power. Note: The battery is not fully charged.
Chapter 1 Loading Windows The following section is for installing the Windows operating system only. If you are installing a different operating system, please check with your vendor for installation details. Your computer will begin loading Windows once you turn on the power. Wait a few seconds for Windows setup to load. The Windows setup will prompt you for the product key number, shown to the right: Note: The product key is on a sticker attached to the bottom of the Notebook.
Chapter 1 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below: • Fn + F8 decreases the volume • Fn + F9 increases the volume • Fn + F10 Mute the volume Alternatively, you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar.
Chapter 1 Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer. 1. On the Start menu. 2. Click Shut down If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system. See Chapter 4, Power Saving Modes, for details. Warning: Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss.
Chapter 1 Tips for New Owners Take responsibility for backup Back up files often. Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such USB drive. If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup, talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook.
Chapter 1 Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair. Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case. Consider using a lock For added security, consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the back side of your computer. Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table.
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 3 Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer, including the hardware components, the software, and the audio and video systems. Getting Started Before you begin using your computer, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system. Lift the LCD screen and open up the computer.
Chapter 3 Front View 1. Web CAM 8. Brightness up 2. Finger printer Reader 9. Brightness down 3. Quick button 10. SAS button 4. LCD direction button 11. Touchpad 5. Program button 12. Touchpad button 6. Slien button 13. LCD latch 7. LED Indicator 14.
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Chapter 3 Rear View 1. Kensington lock 2. VGA/Lan door 3. DC-in Jack Right View 1. I/O door 2.
Chapter 3 Bottom View 1. Docking port 2. HDD cover 3. HDD Locker 4. I/O cover 5. Battery release latch with lock function 6.
Chapter 3 LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. u.4 Power indicator Power On/Off. WLAN WLAN On/Off. HDD/Optical Drive The computer is reading information from the optical drive or HDD. Number-Lock The keyboard is in Num-Lock mode. Caps-Lock The keyboard is in Caps-Lock mode. Battery Battery status.
Chapter 3 Green Fully Charged Orange Battery is charging Flashing Orange Low battery Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key. Function key Description Fn + F3 Touch pad on/off Fn + F4 Suspend Mode Fn + F5 Toggles between LCD/CRT displays Fn + F8 Volume decreases Fn + F9 Volume increases Fn + F10 Mute Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient.
Chapter 3 Touchpad Touchpad buttons The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad. 1. First, place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position. The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the touchpad. 2. Gently move your thumb across the pressure-sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move. The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction. 3.
Chapter 3 • Move the pointer to the desired location. Tap the touchpad twice quickly as if you were double-clicking; however do not remove your finger after the second tap. Move the cursor to the desired location. Lift your finger to finish dragging. Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting Settings/Control Panel/Mouse/Buttons. These settings allow you to change the orientation of the touchpad from right-handed to left-handed and fine tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks.
Chapter 3 The Graphics System Your computer has a high-performance graphics system, which can easily handle the demands of today's multimedia computing. Screen Controls Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor. • + decreases the LCD panel brightness • + increases the LCD panel brightness Resolution • Click My Computer/Control Panel/Display/Settings. Click the Settings tab. The dialog box indicates the monitor resolution.
Chapter 3 • On your notebook, click the right touchpad button on the Windows desktop to open the desktop menu. Click Properties to open the Display Properties window. • In the Display Properties window, click Advanced in the Settings tab. Click the Display Modes tab. • Under Driver mode, you can select the appropriate options to change the display to an external monitor. • Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in this dialog box.
Chapter 3 In Single mode, the video display hot key combination is available—you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn + F5 keys. Mirror In Mirror mode, the video display hot key combination is available—you can cycle the video output by pressing the Fn + F5 keys. If the external CRT is connected, the display on the LCD and the CRT is the same. Tip: To ensure trouble-free video output, the first time you use an external monitor, change the output in the Display Properties dialog box.
Chapter 3 Quick Menu & OSD 1. RF off, WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, GPS: When press RF off, all of WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, GPS will stop working. If the user wants to use Bluetooth, for example, just press “Bluetooth” again. Note: WLAN and WWAN will not work in the same time 2. Program setup: Press the icon P on the quick menu, it will popup a window that the user can choose programs.
Chapter 3 OSD Indicate the status of brightness and volume The OSD will show up for 5 secods after the button or key is pressed.
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Chapter 3 Making Connections Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors, including standard input/output (I/O) ports for quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers, keyboards, and mice. Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer. Along with the standard ports found on most computers, your computer also includes IEEE 1394 ports, modem and LAN ports, offering advanced communications technology.
Chapter 3 2. e-SATA/USB 2.0 combo Ports 3. SDHC Card Reader 4. Audio-out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia. 5. Microphone-in Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record. Right Side Connectors (Optional) 1. & 3. Optical USB 2.0 The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the latest standard for attaching monitors, input devices, scanners, and other devices to a PC. USB devices can be chained together on a single cable. 2.
Chapter 3 Rear Side Connectors 1 2 3 1. VGA Out (External Video) Port The 15-pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monitor. (See the Graphics System in chapter 2 for more information). 2. LAN RJ-45 Jack With the built-in Ethernet LAN combo, you can make LAN connections. Connection speed is up to 1000 Mbps. 3. DC-in Jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack.
Chapter 4 Power Management
Chapter 4 Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery, you should calibrate it. The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status. To calibrate a battery, follow these steps: 1. Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Restart the computer and when the startup screen appears, press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3.
Chapter 4 Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to monitor how much power the battery has left. 1. Click start/Control Panel/Power Options; then click Power Meter. 2. Moving the cursor to the battery icon on the taskbar is the simplest way to check on battery power status. If you do not see the battery icon, enable it in Start /Control Panel/Power Options. Choose the Advanced tab and click “Always show icon on the taskbar.
Chapter 4 Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active. When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charge icon will turn off. If your computer is turned off or standby mode, a fully discharged battery will take about 3 hours to recharge.
Chapter 4 Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel. However, holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information. Power Saving Tips • Avoid operating the audio and video applications when using battery power.
Chapter 4 When to Replace the Battery Over time, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge. Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows: 3. Turn off the computer. 4. Close the screen cover and turn the computer over. 5. Slide the side battery latch away from the battery. Continue to hold it until the battery is removed. 6. Remove the battery. 7.
Chapter 4 Warning: 1. It is better to charge the system for 16 hours or longer when users receive the system at the first time. 2. Please remove AC adapter first, and then replace main battery after system entering into S3 mode (suspend to RAM). 3. Please make sure all USB devices are removed when users replace main battery in S3 mode (suspend to RAM).
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Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the computer. This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility. BIOS Setup Menu The setup uses a menu interface to allow the user to configure their system. The features are MAIN: Allows the user to specify system time and system date and the system overview. Advanced: Allows the user to set BIOS function .
Chapter 5 System Time (hh/mm/ss) : System Date ( week mm/dd/yyyy) : Allows the user to set the time and date. The Time is displayed in 24 hours format. The Date can be set from January 1st, 1980 to December 31, 2099 The values set in these two fields take effect immediately. Advanced Menu Aptio SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Options Advanced Setting (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
Chapter 5 Default is “Enter”. Battery Calibration: Allows user to Start Battery Learning. [Enter] Default is “Enter”. Boot Menu Aptio SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Set the system boot order ←→ Select Screen Boot Option Priorities ↑↓ Select Item Boot Option #1 [P0: TOSHIBA MK50..] +- Change Option Boot Option #2 [Built-in EFI Shell] F1 General Help Boot Option #3 [Realtek PXE B02..] F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Hard Drive BBS Priorities Network Device BBS Priorities Version 2.
Chapter 5 [Disabled] Default is “HDD”. Boot Option #2 Allow the user to select 2nd boot device. [HDD] [CD/DVD] [Network] [Disabled] Default is “CD/DVD”. Boot Option #3 Allow the user to select 3rd boot device. [HDD] [CD/DVD] [Network] [Disabled] Default is “Network”.
Chapter 5 Security Menu Aptio SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Password Description Set Setup Administrator Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, Then this only limits access to Setup and is Only asked for when entering Setup ←→ Select Screen If ONLY the User’s password and must be entered to ↑↓ Select Item Boot or enter Setup.
Chapter 5 Exit Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit system setup Exit Options after saving the changes. Save Changes and Exit Discard changes and Exit Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.65 ©Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
Appendix A Instant Recovery Software
Appendix B Instant Recovery Software No need to locate a recovery CD to restore your software settings, it is already pre-installed on your notebook hard drive. Simply follow the steps below and restore your notebook to the original factory settings. 1. Press power button boot System,then press Alt+F4 to start the recovery 2.
Appendix A 3. Warning message for double confirmation,please click “OK” 4.
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Appendix B FAQ & Statement
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement Frequently Asked Questions Q: My screen seems to time out too quickly. I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back. How can I adjust the screen time-out? A: This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power Management by clicking on Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management. Adjust the display time-out by selecting a time next to the Turn off monitor option.
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement shut down the computer by inserting a needle into the reset button pinhole. (The reset button locates on the computer bottom side.) Q: Why can’t I charge the battery of my portable computer after it was out of use for some time? A: After portable computers have not been used for a long time (more than one month), the batteries will go into the low voltage protection mode due to data back-ups and natural electrical discharge.
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards. EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-05) EN 301 489-1 V.1.4.1 (2005-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 (200204) EN 50371:2002 EN 60950-1:2001 SAFETY CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Appendix B — FAQ & Statement Battery Disposal THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM-ION OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA. CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH DEDICATED AC Adapter. BATTERY CAUTION DANGER OF REPLACED. EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
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