X501H Notebook Computer USER' S MANUAL ENGLISH July 2012
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ........................................................................................... 5 Make sure you have everything .................................................................................... 5 Familiarize yourself with the computer ........................................................................ 6 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL ............................................................................... 6 FRONT OVERVIEW .....................................
TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computer's DO NOT use your notebook computer under processor, make sure you don't block the harsh conditions. openings provided for ventilation. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic fields. DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures. DO NOT expose to direct sunlight.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by keeping it away fromA/C and heating vents. DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture. DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display. DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive chemicals. DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display. 4 If you are traveling with your computer, remember to carry it as hand luggage.
BEFORE YOU START Make sure you have everything When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the items listed below.
BEFORE YOU START Familiarize yourself with the computer OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 6
BEFORE YOU START FRONT OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the front of the notebook. Camera Touch Panel Status Indicator Lights Suspend/ Power On Button Keyboard TouchPad Pointing Device Microphone Camera The built-in HD/VGA camera allows you to snap a photo or create a video chat or video conference with just a click. Microphone The built-in microphone allows for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio data to any program capable of accepting such input.
BEFORE YOU START Suspend/Power On Button This button turns your notebook on and off or puts it to sleep. (See Suspend/Power On Button in the Power On section for more information.) TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with a touch sensitive movement pad. Status Indicator Lights The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Suspend/ Power On status, battery/AC adapter status, and hard disk drive (HDD) activity.
BEFORE YOU START LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook. Power Adapter Port USB Port Power status LED Memory Card Reader Audio Combo Jack (Headphone & Microphone) Power Adapter Port The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium-Ion battery.
BEFORE YOU START RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook. Kensington Lock Slot HDMI Port USB Ports LAN (RJ-45) Port USB Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. They support v2.0 of the USB standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb/s. HDMI Port The HDMI port allows you to connect a video device such as a television, a projector, or a VCR to your computer.
BEFORE YOU START BACK OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the back of the notebook.
BEFORE YOU START BOTTOM OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook. Fan Outlets RESET Fan Outlets These are open ports for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer's internal components. Do not block or place the computer in such a position that you inadvertently allow the outlet to become blocked. Reset For system reset, power will shutdown.
GETTING STARTED Power Sources Your computer has two types of power source: a Lithium-Ion battery or an AC adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery. Connecting the AC Adapter 1.Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC. 2.Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power Remove the AC adapter.
GETTING STARTED RECHARGING THE BATTERY The polymer battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery, make sure the battery is installed and the computer is connected to the AC. There is no "memory effect" in The polymer batteries; therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook PC is in use while the battery is charging.
GETTING STARTED Starting Your Notebook POWER ON Suspend/Power On Button The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. If you need to take an extended break press the button again to turn it off.
GETTING STARTED STATUS INDICATORS The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Powervv on/Suspend status, Battery/AC Adapter status, and hard disk drive (HDD) activity. WIFI Indicator Caps Lock Indicator Power On/ Suspend Status Indicator Number Lock Indicator Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicatorz Power On/ Suspend Status Indicator Power On Indicator This light on the power button and on the front of the system illuminates when the computer is powered on.
GETTING STARTED Suspend Status Indicator This light flashes when the computer is in the Suspend mode. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed and, if so, how fast. Caps Lock Status Indicator Caps Lock indicator show you the keyboard case on or off. Number lock Status Indicator Number lock indicator show the Number keyboard on or off.
GETTING STARTED USING FUNCTION KEYS Your computer has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. •[FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the Power button returns it to active mode. •[FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection.
GETTING STARTED USING THE TOUCHPAD A TouchPad pointing device comes built into yourcomputer. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The cursor Control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure from the tip of your finger. The touchpad includes the left and right buttons that function as mouse buttons.
TROUBLESHOOTING Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service.
MEMO Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 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. (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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