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BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 5 vpr Matrix Getting Started Guide WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of a vpr Matrix notebook computer. We are confident you will enjoy the leading-edge power and outstanding reliability of your new notebook, as well as the opportunities it provides for education, work, entertainment and more. This guide is a short course in setting up your computer and defines some basic concepts regarding your notebook and the Internet.
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BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 7 CONTENTS 1 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER 5 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 3 LIMITED WARRANTY 24 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 28 3
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 8 left modem 10/100 network volume power scroll lock number lock caps lock indicators optical drive hard drive user programmable button e-mail vpr Matrix button right headphones dvd/cd-rw combo drive microphone rear Kensington lock USB monitor serial printer AC power [A] s-video / TV out IEEE-1394 (FireWire®) PS/2 4 track pad keyboard
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 9 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER 1 Placement of your notebook PC It is important that you choose a good location to set up your notebook so that both you and your new computer are safe. Make sure your working position is comfortable and that it encourages good posture while you are at your notebook. Proper placement of your notebook is essential to avoid repetitive stress-related injuries.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 10 Installing your battery WARNING: Do not attempt to open your battery’s plastic casing—there are no user-serviceable parts inside and hazardous chemicals may be released if the case is damaged. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, they may explode or release hazardous chemicals. Dispose of or recycle your used batteries properly according to your local regulations.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 11 Using and maintaining your battery Your notebook comes equipped with an intelligent Lithium Ion battery that can be recharged many times. Your battery is used only when your notebook is not connected to an AC outlet. When your computer is connected to your plugged-in AC adapter, the notebook uses AC power directly and recharges the battery at the same time. The battery will recharge faster if the notebook is turned off while the AC is plugged in.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 12 Connecting the AC adapter Your battery will need to be charged when you first unpack your notebook. To charge the battery, plug in the AC adapter and plug the AC adapter jack into the power connection on the back of your notebook. Fully charge the battery before using the notebook without the AC adapter. When charging, the charge indicator light will glow orange; when fully charged it will glow blue.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 13 restart from the hard drive, remove the CD and restart the notebook. Your notebook has Microsoft® Windows® XP Home preinstalled on its hard disk drive. The first time you turn on your notebook, the Windows setup program runs automatically. You will be asked a series of questions to configure your notebook. Follow the instructions as they appear on the display.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 14 · If the notebook cannot be shut down using the Windows menu and Ctrl+Alt+Del does not produce the Windows Task Manager window, you can shut down your notebook by depressing the power button for more than 4 seconds. Use this method only if absolutely necessary. Your notebook may perform additional diagnostic tests upon restart if it is turned off this way.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 15 and click the arrow key. Detailed instructions for copying files and folders to CD will appear. Using your touchpad and buttons Your notebook’s touchpad (1) is used to control the position of the cursor much like a mouse does. Simply touch the pad lightly with your finger and drag your finger in the direction you want the cursor to move. If you run out of room on the touchpad, move your finger back to the center of the pad and continue.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 16 connect your notebook to the wireless LAN. If you are connecting to a business or campus wireless network, please contact your network administrator for configuration assistance. Check your packing slip to see if your model has this feature. Caring for your LCD display The display on your notebook will maintain its original crisp and bright appearance if cared for properly.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 17 · Use only the notebook or an approved battery charger for recharging the battery. · If you have more than one battery, rotating their use will extend the lives of all the batteries. · If you are not going to use your notebook for more than a month, remove the battery and store in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight. · Never leave batteries in temperatures above 140 O.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 18 Connecting to the Internet When you first click on a program that requires Internet access (like a Web browser or an e-mail program), Windows XP will ask you a series of questions that will guide you through the process of signing up with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) and connecting to the Internet. An ISP is a service that allows your computer to connect to the Internet. The type of service and cost may vary from provider to provider.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 19 Web tools Windows XP includes the Internet Explorer Web browser, which allows you to access the Internet’s information, pictures, video and more. Windows also includes Outlook Express, which allows you to send and receive electronic messages called “e-mail.” Other browsers and e-mail programs are available for purchase or download if you wish to choose other software.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 20 An individual Web location is known as a “Web site,” and is located through its unique Web address — also known as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). A typical Web address (URL) looks something like this: www.anycompany.com or www.anyuniversity.edu Use a period (called a “dot”) to separate the sections of the Web address. The last section of the URL indicates whether the site is operated by a business (.com), a school (.edu), an organization (.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 21 with different features are available at different locations on the Web — try some different ones and see which feels right for you. E-mail E-mail allows you to send messages to friends, family, co-workers and businesses. These messages can include other electronic documents, including photos, video clips, sound files, text files and more. E-mail addresses typically look something like this: JohnSmith@myisp.com.
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BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 2 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any problems with your vpr Matrix notebook, please take a moment to find some of the common problems that can be fixed with a few simple steps. Windows XP has a useful built-in troubleshooting function that can be accessed from the Control Panel. Click Start, click My Computer and then click Control Panel.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 24 Solution: The notebook may be in hibernation mode. If the power indicator light is blinking, wake up your notebook by pressing the red power button briefly. Solution: Check that the battery is properly installed and that the battery gauge is full. Solution: If you are using an external display, ensure that it is connected to your notebook properly and that it is plugged in and turned on.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 25 Audio Problem: Sound is too loud or too soft. Solution: Volume is turned up or down. Use the two volume control buttons at the top of the keyboard to adjust the output. Alternately, Click Start, then click My Computer. Click Control Panel. Click Sounds, Speech and Audio, then click Adjust the System Volume. Move the Volume control up or down to control volume. Click to uncheck the Mute box if it is checked. Click Apply when finished.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 26 DVD/CD-RW combo drive Problem: CD or DVD disc is not recognized by the drive. Solution: CD/DVD disc is not centered in the drive. Eject CD/DVD disc and position it in the center of the CD tray, then reload the CD/DVD. Solution: CD/DVD disc is upside down. Make sure the label side of the CD/DVD disc faces up in the tray. Solution: CD/DVD disc is dirty. Clean CD/DVD disc using a CD disc cleaning kit to remove smudges or dirt.
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BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 3 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 28 LIMITED WARRANTY THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND CERTAIN ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO YOUR PURCHASE OF NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS AND RELATED PRODUCTS FROM vpr Matrix, LP (“vpr Matrix”). THE TERM “PRODUCT” MEANS HARDWARE PURCHASES FROM AN AUTHORIZED RETAILER AND DESCRIBED IN YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT OR INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 29 failure to conform to the requirements of this limited Warranty after a reasonable number of attempts will be limited to a replacement of the hardware system or, if vpr Matrix is unable to provide replacement and repair is not commercially practicable or cannot be made in a timely manner, providing a refund not to exceed the purchase price of the hardware system. These remedies are your exclusive remedies for breach of limited Warranty.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 30 How do I obtain service in the United States? If service is required in the United States, please call vpr Matrix Customer Support at 1-800-332-4800 (7 days a week). Please have the following required information ready when making your call: hardware Product model number, serial number and date of purchase. The computer product model number and serial number may be found on a label located on the hardware Product.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 31 Keep this computer identification information handy for easy reference: Model Number:_____________________ vpr Matrix Serial Number:_____________________ Date of Purchase:___________________ vpr Matrix™ Customer Support Call 1-800-332-4800 7 days a week UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL vpr Matrix BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY TO THE END-USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITE
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 4 8/9/02 4:43 PM Page 32 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Please read all warnings and instructions BEFORE operating the system. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer servicing only to qualified personnel. Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. The DC push-button on/off switch on the system does not turn off system AC power.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:44 PM Page 33 Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. The system is designed to operate in a typical office environment.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:44 PM Page 34 ADVERTIR! Lea por favor Todas Advertencias y las instrucciones ANTES DE operar el sistema. Este producto contiene no partes utilizables de usuario. Refiérase atender a sólo al personal calificado. No procure modificar ni usar la cuerda suministrada del poder de AC si no es el tipo exacto requerido. El pulsador de DC en/prende lejos el sistema no apaga el poder de sistema AC.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:44 PM Page 35 El peligro de la explosión si la batería se reemplaza inexactamente. Reemplace sólo con el tipo mismo o equivalente recomendado por el fabricante del equipo. Tire baterías usadas según instrucciones del fabricante. El sistema se diseña para operar en un ambiente típico de la oficina.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:44 PM Page 36 Safety and Regulatory Requirements Read all instructions before using the system. Save all the safety and regulatory instructions for future reference. FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
BBIA_5550_vprM_PalominoGetStart 8/9/02 4:44 PM Page 37 La seguridad y los Requisitos Regulativos EL CUIDADO, las Precauciones de ESD Lea todas instrucciones antes de usar el sistema. Salve toda la seguridad y las instrucciones regulativas para la referencia futura. La descarga (ESD) electrostática puede dañar impulsores de discos, agregan en tablas, y en otras partes. El sistema puede resistir a los niveles normales de ESD de entorno.
