Notebook PC User’s Manual Version: E1082 Version 1.
Please note that operation of this device in US is limited to Channels 1-11. The end user does not have any method of selecting a “country code” which may allow transmission outside of the legally permitted range. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety Information °∞ Adjust the monitor to the most comfortable angle. Do °∞ Keep your eyes away from the monitor, approxi- not use your computer in dark or reflective light areas. mately 50 – 70 cm. Adjust the height of the desk to keep the monitor lower than your eyes. Blink your eyes as you like to refresh vision. °∞ Keep you head and neck straight. Always keep yourself in a comfortable position. °∞ Keep your thighs parallel to the ground and allow both feet to contact the ground comfortably.
Safety Information 1. Do not touch or press the monitor. 2. Do not use your Notebook PC in a dusty or dirty area. (Dust may cause system malfunction) 3. Do not place your Notebook PC on an unstable surface. 4. In order not to damage the monitor, do not pile books, papers or other heavy items on your Notebook PC. Do not close the cover of your Notebook PC heavily. 5. Keep your Notebook PC away from magnetic objects (such as amplifiers and TVs).
Safety Information 4 °∞ When Notebook PC is in use or being charged, the heat generated by the system flows to the surface of the Notebook PC. To prevent high temperatures from affecting your health, do not place your Notebook PC on your knees or any part of your body. °∞ Make sure that your Notebook PC bag is equipped with cushions to prevent collision. Do not place too many objects in bags with your Notebook PC. This may damage Notebook PC.
Safety Information °∞ If you use an extension cord to connect power, do not use other electric appli ances at the same time, especially ones that consume high-levels of electricity, such as electric warmers. This avoids electrical overuse and prevents the power cord from burning. °∞ Do not dismantle your Notebook PC by yourself. If you have anyone other than our certified technician dismantle your Notebook PC, your warranty will be void.
Contents Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC 1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC ................................................. 10 Front view .................................................................................................................. 10 Open the top cover .................................................................................................... 10 Rear view .............................................................................................
Contents Inserting a PC card .................................................................................................... 34 Ejecting the PC card .................................................................................................. 35 3-6 How to use a memory card .......................................................................................... 37 Inserting the memory card .........................................................................................
About the manual This manual is divided into 4 chapters as follows: Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Description of the parts and features of the computer as well as caution and maintenance tips Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC Preparation before using the Notebook PC as well as turning on/off the Notebook PC Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC Basic use of the Notebook PC Chapter 4: Power system Power supply, energy administration & setup To avoid loss resulting from improper use, read the s
Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC 1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC 1-2 Security functions
+ - 1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC Do not connect the power cord directly away taking it your Notebook PC out of the box. Let’s take a look at the components of your Notebook PC. Front view Do not connect the power cord right away after you take your Notebook PC out of the box. Let’s take a look at the components of your Notebook PC. Top cover latch Opening the top cover Open the top cover in the same manner as you would open a car door or a biscuit box.
Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Rear view Battery receptacle Your Notebook PC comes with a built-in battery. There is a battery receptacle on the back of the unit to connect a second battery. Cover the battery receptacle if you don not wish to connect the second battery.
+ - Top view 1 2 11 3 4 10 8 7 6 5 1 LCD 7 Right key 2 Power switch 8 Direction key 3 All-purpose keyboard 9 Left key 4 Joystick 10 Speaker 5 Speaker 11 Indicator 6 Indicator 12 9
Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Bottom view 1 2 7 3 4 6 5 1 Battery 2 Battery switch 3 Ventilation holes 4 Memory expansion socket 5 Ventilation holes 6 Ventilation holes 7 Battery lock 13
+ - Left view 1 2 14 3 5 4 11 SD/MMC memory receptacle 2 Burglarproof socket 3 1394 portal 4 Reset 5 Ventilation holes 6 PC card receptacle 7 PC card eject 6 7
Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Right view 1 2 3 4 5 11 Speaker out 2 Mic in 3 USB portal 4 USB portal 5 Indicator out 6 Network line receptacle (RJ-45) 7 Telephone line receptacle (RJ-11) 8 Power receptacle 6 7 8 15
+ - 1-2 Security function Your Notebook PC comes with double security functions described as below: °∞ Hard disk security: user can set a password for the hard disk on the Security menu of BIOS. In the POST process, the system will ask if your hard disk has a password. If someone else intends to use your hard disk without the password, this person will not be able to turn on the computer and your data will be safe. °∞ System security: you can also set a user’s password at the Security menu of the BIOS.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC 2-1 Connect the battery 2-2 Connect the transformer 2-3 Turn on the power 2-4 Install the operation system 2-5 Check the system restoration process 2-6 Check the LED indicator
+ - 2-1 Connect the battery There are two types of power supplies for your Notebook PC – transformer and battery. You can use the later whenever you are away from home and have no access to AC power. Always use a transformer when you are at home or at work. Your Notebook PC comes with a built-in battery and is equipped with a chargeable battery. When you open the box, you will find that the battery in the accessory box is not installed in your Notebook PC.
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC To Remove Battery Follow these steps to remove battery: Step 1: Turn off the Notebook PC and remove all connection lines. Step 2: Place your Notebook PC on the desk with the bottom side facing up (Do not place your Notebook PC on a rough desktop to avoid scratching the top). Step 3: Move the switch of the battery to [Open ]. Step 4: Follow the arrow sign shown in Fig.
+ - 2-2 Connect the transformer The transformer contained in your Notebook PC box can be used in different world regions ranging from 110V to 220V. However, voltages and plugs vary from country to country. If you intend to use this Notebook PC abroad, please purchase a suitable power cord in a foreign country. Please follow these steps to connect the transformer: Step 1: Take the transformer and power cord out of the box and connect the transformer to the power cord.
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC 2-3 Power on Press the power switch on the keyboard to turn off your Notebook PC. You can turn off your Notebook PC simply by pressing the power switch longer than 2 seconds. As soon as you turn on the power, you can see a series of diagnostic tests on the screen, which are controlled by software. These are known as POST (Power On Self Test).
+ - 2-4 Install the operation system Prior to shipment, your Notebook PC was installed with a Windows operating system and various drivers. You will find the driver CD and utility program CD in the box. If anything is missing, please check with your distributor. If you intend to install another operating system, please follow the instructions stated in the manual; then use the driver CD and utility program CD contained in the box to install the driver.
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC 2-5 LED Indicator There are 8 LED indicators on the upper and lower areas of your Notebook PC (With icons as follows). From left to right: SD memory card indicator, digit key indicator, alphabet key indicator, scroll key indicator, power indicator, built-in battery power indicator, expanded battery power indicator, hard disk / CD retrieval indicator. SD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1.SD memory card indicator: the light is on when the memory card is inserted. + 2.
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Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-1 Basic use of computer 3-2 LCD and brightness adjustment 3-3 Using the joystick 3-4 Using the keyboard 3-5 Using the PC card 3-6 Using the memory card 3-7 Multimedia sound effect system 3-8 USB interface 3-9 Adjustor and net area
+ - 3-1 Basic use of computer This chapter Notebook PC components in order to help you make the best use of your Notebook PC and maximize efficiency. Generally, a computer consists of 5 parts – the CPU for operations, system control, storage equipment (such as memory,) and input / output equipment. The first 3 are located inside your Notebook PC and are barely visible. The input / output equipment facilitates the communication between the Notebook PC and you.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-2 LCD and brightness adjustment Your Notebook PC comes with 8.9-inch LTPS (Low Temperature Poli-Silicon) and allows you to connect the LCD to a PC. Your Notebook PC supports an OSD (On Screen Display). You can see the range of brightness adjustment on the screen. To change the brightness and switch of the LCD, refer to the key combination table below..
+ - 3-3 Using the joystick Joystick is a convenient indexing tool and works like a regular mouse. The joystick moves the curser as the finger moves the joystick. The joystick is a wearable item. Your Notebook PC comes with an additional joystick. If you have a hard time moving the cursor, you should change the joystick. The joystick is used to move the cursor up, down, left and right. There are 3 buttons on the lower area of the joystick. The left button is similar to the left key of mouse.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 2. Execute: To execute functions of Windows, you can use the joystick to move the cursor to the top of that function. Single-click the left button to select the object. Single-click the right button to open the menu of the object. To execute a program, move the cursor to the top of the object and double-click the left button swiftly in order to execute or open that object. ° Single-click ° Double-click 3.
+ - Condense the homepage fonts swiftly When you use IE to browse the homepage, you can use the control [Ctrl] key and roll the wheel of the mouse to condense or enlarge the text of the homepage. Press the wheel of the mouse to scroll to the picture at the top, bottom, right or left. Maintenance of joystick 1. Do not use sharp objects to write on the surface of the joystick. It may damage the joystick. 2. Keep dust, grease and liquid away from the joystick. 3.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC This key works similarly to the right key of a mouse or joystick. All objects under the WindowsTM operation system are given certain functions with the right key. Move the cursor to the top of the icon of the object and press this key. You’ll see the function menu of that object. Using combined function keys The colored text or diagrams on the keyboard are the function keys of your Notebook PC.
+ - Using the number keys °∞Use as number keys: Press + to activate the number keys. The indicator will be on. Then you can press the following keys to enter the numbers and symbols shown on the lower end of the keys. Using the direction keys °∞Use as direction keys: Press + to activate direction keys. Press [Shift] + the keys shown preceding Fig.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-5 Using the PC card Your Notebook PC comes with a Type II PC card socket with 68 pins and is 85.6mmx54.0mm (about the size of a credit card). The PC card supports PCMCIA 2.1 specification and 32-byte CardBus. The PC card also supports the plug and play functions of Windows and hot-plug, which allows you to insert and plug in cards when power is on.
+ - Inserting a PC card Step 1: Just like credit cards, the PC card has a front side and a backside; it has to be inserted in only one direction. Please make sure that the right side faces the right direction (The product name should be face up). Place the end with 68 holes facing the PC card socket when you insert the card into the socket. If you hold the card upside down, you cannot insert the card into the socket. If you have a hard time inserting the card, do not force the card into the socket.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC Ejecting the PC card Step 1: Click the icon “Remove hardware safely” located on the lower right work row or control station of the Windows operating system. Step 2: The window “Remove hardware safely” appears. At [Hardware device] chose PCMCIA device and click [Stop] to stop the PC card from running. Step 3: Press the eject button.
+ - Step 4: The eject button bounces out as shown in following Fig. Step 5: Press the eject card toward the PC card socket to eject the PC card.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-6 Using a memory card Your Notebook PC comes with an SD (Secure Digital) memory socket that allows you to use either SD or MMC (Multi-Media card). The memory socket also supports Windows plug and play and hot-plug. You can plug in the memory card the same way as a PC card when the power is on. Please check How To Use PC Card for details. Inserting the memory card Note: A memory card has to be inserted in a designated direction.
+ - 3-7 Multimedia sound effect system The built-in multi-media sound system of your Notebook PC allows you to take advantage of the education & leisure software, listen to beautiful music and online broadcasting. This system consists of a high quality 16-byte stereo sound effect controller, a hidden stereo amplifier, a built-in microphone, microphone receptacle, and earphone socket for your multi-media needs. Adjust volume Please use the combined function keys to increase volume.
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-9 Modem and Local Area Network You can use the built-in modem of your Notebook PC to transmit data and fax documents. The built-in modem also complies with Microsoft PC98 and PC 99 specifications, supports Windows ME/2000/XP operation system, and APM and ACPI power administration functions.
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Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Power system 4-1 AC Power System 4-2 Battery Power System 4-3 Power Management Modes
+ - CAUTION! Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease the Notebook PC’s performance. 4-1 AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together.
Chapter 4 Power system + - Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Checking Battery Power To check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the power icon. The power icon is a “battery” when not using AC power and a “plug” when using AC power.
+ - Charging the Battery Pack You can charge the battery pack by using the power adapter. When the power adapter is plugged in, the inserted battery pack automatically recharges whether your Notebook PC is ON or OFF. It takes a few hours to receive a full charge when the power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC is in use. When the orange charge LED is flashing, charging is required. The battery is charging when the orange LED is solid. When the LED is OFF, the battery pack is charged.
Chapter 4 Power system + - 4-3 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery 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.
+ - Suspend Mode In Standby and Hibernation, the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF.
Chapter 4 Power system + - Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook 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.
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