About this User’s Manual This user’s manual is designed to let you easily find the information you need to get the most from your notebook. • Introduces you to the features of your notebook. • Gives you the useful details on using your notebook. • Tells you how to look after your notebook, whether at home or traveling. • Talks about Express Card peripherals and how to use them. • Goes into more detail about power management and explains how to conserve power while on the move.
Contents ABOUT THIS USER’S MANUAL ...................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................. 9 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................ 15 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook.................................................. 19 1.1 FRONT SIDE ................................................................................
CHAPTER 2 OPERATING YOUR NOTEBOOK (VISTA)............................ 25 2.1 TURNING YOUR NOTEBOOK ON AND OFF ........................................ 2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On .............................................................. 2.1.2 Turning Your Notebook Off............................................................... 2.1.3 Logging Off....................................................................................... 2.1.4 Adding User Accounts ......................................
Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. General Warnings * Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
• * Operate the computer at the recommended temperature range of +5oC to +35oC (+41oF to +95oF). Store it at a temperature of -20oC to +60oC (+4oF to +140oF). Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desktop or on the floor, when you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will affect its cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case.
Battery Pack Disposal • Dispose of the lithium ion battery packs at approved disposal sites only. To locate an appropriate site, contact the solid waste disposal officials where you live or look for a rechargeable battery recycling website that lists disposal locations near you.
Canadian Notice (Canada Only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emisions from digital apparatus as set in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Keyboard • • • • LAN 86/87 keys support with 100/101 key emulation without stick-point Windows key, Application key 285mm, 5.0mm height, 19.05mm pitch, 2.4mm travel length. Multi-Langue support. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) • Bluetooth v2.1 with USB2.0 interface (option) Pointing Device Mini Card Organization • Touchpad with one buttons (back adhesive type) • Two Mini card slots.
1.1 Front Side 1 2 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook The following picture shows the front side of your notebook.
The built-in camera supports a 1.3 or 2.0 mega pixels CMOS via USB2.0 interface. Power LED and Suspend LED indicate the systems power states by user combinations 1.1.2 Caps Lock (Blue) 1.1.9 Battery LED (Blue/Amber) ( Caps lock LED (Blue): Caps Lock State of Keyboard Battery states LED is one dual-color LED indicator both of Blue and Amber color. ) 1.1.10 HDD accessing state Blue LED ( NOTE: In normal mode (Cursor and Num function are disable), when users press Hot Key, the Cursor LED will be on.
1.2.1 HDMI Port 1.3 Left Side 4 DC-in USB 2.0 Microphone Headphone 5 Media Card 2 3 1.2.2 USB 2.0 USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data-transfer rates up to 480 Mbps. USB peripherals has a single standard for cables and connectors. You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on. This is called “hot swapping”.
1.4 Bottom Side 2 3 4 1 * Turning Your Notebook On * Turning Your Notebook Off * Logging Off * Adding User Accounts * Sleep Mode Battery Latch Battery Knob RAM Door HDD Door 2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On You can configure the computer to start from a specific drive, such as an external floppy disk, or even an external device. See 9.5 The Boot Menu. 2 Chapter 2 1 Operating Your Notebook (Vista) The following picture shows the bottom side of your notebook 2.
* Microsoft Windows Vista Help * Windows Desktop * Start Button * Taskbar * Notification Area (System Tray) * Recycle Bin * Control Panel 2.1.4 Adding User Accounts * Computer Different account options are available when a computer is running Windows Vista operating system and is connected to a domain. Chapter 2 Fast User Switching does not work if your notebook is running Windows Vista and is a member of a computer domain or if your notebook has less than 128 MB of memory. 2.
2.2.2 Windows Desktop Locks this computer 2.2.4 Taskbar 2.2.3 Start Button The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right. Each time you open a program; a button for it appears on the taskbar. To move between programs, simply click the relevant button. Windows Vista groups multiple instances of the same program on a single taskbar button if more space is needed. The Start button allows easy access to your notebook’s programs.
2.2.6 Recycle Bin When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. Files can be restored from the Recycle Bin. Emptying the Recycle Bin deletes files permanently. 2.2.7 Control Panel In the Control Panel, you can change how Windows looks and works. Click the Start button and then Control Panel. There are two interfaces - you can choose either Control Panel Home or Classic View. You can switch interfaces in the upper left hand of the Control Panel window.
