Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual E2579 / Jun 2006
Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC....................................................................5 About This User’s Manual........................................................................................... 6 Notes For This Manual............................................................................................ 6 Preparing your Notebook PC...................................................................................... 9 2. Knowing the Parts.................................
Contents 4. Using the Notebook PC............................................................................41 Operating System...................................................................................................... 42 Support Software.................................................................................................. 42 Automatic Touchpad Disabling (on selected models) .......................................... 42 Pointing Device.................................................
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3.
Safety Precautions Introducing the Notebook PC 1 The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on or near the surface. IMPORTANT! Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning.
1 Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC 1 These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC. Read the later pages for detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 3 3. Open the Display Panel IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC Press the power button and release.
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 4 12 5 6 7 7 8 9 11 NOTE: The keyboard will be different for each territory.
Knowing the Parts 1 Microphone (Built-in) 2 Camera Indicator 3 Camera (on selected models) 4 Display Panel 5 Instant Keys 2 The built-in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. The camera indicator shows when the built-in camera is in use. The built-in camera allows picture taking or video recording. Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications. The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor.
2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. NOTE: The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model. 2 1 3 10 4 9 CD/DVD 8 7 5 6 WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. High temperatures are normal during charging or operation.
Knowing the Parts 2 Battery Pack 3 Battery Lock - Manual 4 Hard Disk Drive Compartment 5 2 The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit.
2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. μ-DVI 1 2 3 4 1 LAN Port 2 TV-Out Port 3 Display (Monitor) Output 5 6 7 8 The RJ-45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ-11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. The built-in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters.
Knowing the Parts 6 Optical Drive 7 Optical Drive Electronic Eject Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) 2 The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives. The Notebook PC’s optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. See the marketing specifications for details on each model. The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray.
2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 Flash Memory Slot 2 ExpressCard Slot 3 Infrared Port (IrDA) 4 SPDIF Output Jack 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs.
Knowing the Parts Microphone Input Jack 5 6 2 The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. Using this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. Use this feature for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings. 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.
2 Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 1 Battery Pack 2 Kensington® Lock Port 2 The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected. This allows use when moving temporarily between locations. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC.
Power Station (optional) Knowing the Parts 2 The optional Power Station allows quick connection and disconnection to all your desktop computer peripherals. Dock your Notebook PC to expand its capabilities by emulating a powerful desktop computer when you are in your office or at home. Quickly detach your Notebook PC for instant portability. IMPORTANT: Make sure the power station’s power adapter is connected and has power before docking the Notebook PC.
2 Knowing the Parts Power Station (optional) Top Side 1 2 3 4 5 1 Power Station Docking Indicator 2 Dock/Undock Computer Button 5 The power station docking indicator lights when the Notebook PC is docked (by software) to the power station. When the Notebook PC is undocked using the Dock/Undock Computer Button or Windows “Undock Computer” command, this indicator will blink first and then turn OFF.
Power Station (optional) Knowing the Parts 2 Left Side 1 1 2.0 2 3 4 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripherals acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs.
2 Knowing the Parts Power Station (optional) Rear Side 1 3 4 5 6 7 PS/2 Port 1 2 2 The PS/2 port is for connection to either an external PS/2 mouse or an external PS/2 keyboard. 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, cameras, hard disk drives, printers, and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0).
Power Station (optional) Knowing the Parts 2 Rear Side (Cont.) Parallel Port 6 7 The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports native parallel devices such as laser/inkjet printers, or parallel-adapted device such as external hard drives, removable drives, or scanners. DVI-D Display (DVI-D) Output (on selected models) The Digital Video Interface port is designed to maximize video graphics output to flat panel LCD monitors or other DVI-compliant device.
2 Knowing the Parts Power Station (optional) Right Side 1 2 1 Power Station Eject Button 2 Kensington® Lock Port This is a mechanical (not electronic) button. Press this button firmly downwards to eject the Notebook PC from the power station. Turn OFF the Notebook PC or make sure attached devices are not in use and “Undock Computer” is successful in Windows. The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington® compatible Notebook PC security products.
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3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power 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. Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V-120V as well as 220V240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters.
Getting Started Using Battery Power 3 The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life, which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer.
3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup. If you press [Tab] during the splash screen, standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen.
Getting Started Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery. 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.
3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart. (Screens are different depending on security settings.
Special Keyboard Functions Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same. Follow the icons instead of the function keys.
3 Getting Started Colored Hot Keys (Cont.) Speaker Down Icon (F11): Decreases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Speaker Up Icon (F12): Increases the speaker volume (only in Windows OS) Num Lk (Ins): Toggles the numeric keypad (number lock) ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering. Scr Lk (Del): Toggles the “Scroll Lock” ON and OFF. Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation.
Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys 3 There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor, activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object.
3 Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators Switches InstantFun+ Key Pressing this button will launch a multimedia player application to view DVDs, VCDs, videos, photos, or television programs (when equipped with a TV tuner); or listen to music CDs or files. Power4 Gear+ Key The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time.
Getting Started Switches (Cont.) 3 Wireless Switch Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Pad-Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse. Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing.
3 Getting Started Status Indicators Top Front Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time. Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock [Num Lk] is activated when lighted. Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input. Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock [Caps Lock] is activated when lighted.
Getting Started Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) 3 The multimedia control keys allows for convenient controlling of the multimedia application. The following defines the meaning of each multimedia control key on the Notebook PC. Use the [Fn] key in combination with the arrow keys for CD control functions. CD Play/Pause During CD stop, begins CD play. During CD play, pauses CD play. CD Stop During CD stop: Ejects the CD tray. During CD play: Stops CD play.
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