■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics C H A P T E R ▼ O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Performance Features 1-2 High Performance AMD Processor with advanced ATI Integrated Chipset The notebook PC is equipped with the powerful Mobile AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor or the Mobile AMD Sempron single-core processor. Together with the latest ATI Radeon Xpress chipset and integrated graphic technologies, the system offers very advanced PC performances. Wide-Screen LCD Display The computer is equipped with a wide-screen 15.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics and MS-Pro Card). Ethernet Port The system provides built-in 10/100Mbps Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network connection. Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.0 ports In addition to a full array of built-in I/O ports, the computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to connect to any USB-based peripheral devices.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics System At A Glance Top View 1. LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. 2. LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 3. Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo. 4. Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data. (See Keyboard Section for details.) 5. Touch Pad The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse. 6. LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions: Numeric keypad, cap lock, silent mode, WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD, HDD activities.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 9. Silent Mode Button Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage; therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve lowest operating noise. When Silent Mode is enabled, the shows steady green light. LED status indicator 10. Internet Explorer Quick Key Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Front View Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display 1. Wireless On/Off Switch Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function. When Wireless LAN function is enabled, the indicator shows steady green light. LED status 2. Microphone/Audio Line-in Jack The microphone/Audio Line-in jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you connect a microphone or an external audio input source such as a CD Player.. 3.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Side Views Warning: Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may damage the display 1. USB2.0 Port (x3) The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB2.0 plug-and-play standards. 2.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics disk. 3. Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack (RJ-11) for fax/modem functions. 4. Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington-type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti-theft purpose. 5. Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. 6. Power Jack (DC-in) The DC-out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer. 7.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 10. ExpressCard Slot The slot is where ExpressCard (Type II, 54mm) is inserted. ExpressCard integrates both the PCI-Express bus technology and USB2.0 interface. Press the card into the slot to insert. Press the card again to eject. 11. Firewire / IEEE1394 / 1394a Port This is a high-speed serial data port. You may connect any Fire-wire-ready device to this port. 12. 4-in-1 Card Reader The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card, and MS-Pro Card.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Bottom View 1. Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack. 2.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat. Do not block this airway completely. Warning: Do not block the Fan Grill outlet. Place the machine on hard surface only. The bottom case may get very hot. 3. System Device Cover The system’s processor with cooler assembly, Wireless LAN module, HDD, and DDR memory module are located under the case cover. The system memory can be upgraded to a larger capacity.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics AC Adapter 1. DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the computer. 2. Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer. 3. AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet. Warning: Make sure you are using a standard 3-prong AC wall socket with a ground pin. If not, you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer’s metal parts such as the I/O ports.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication. System & Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Symbol Indication Green light indicates the system is ON. Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in the suspend mode. Green light indicates the WLAN module is active.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Keyboard Features Function Keys (Quick Keys) Graphic Symbol Action System Control Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode. Fn + F3 Turns the battery warning beep off or on. Fn + F4 Changes Display Mode: LCD-only, CRT-only and LCD&CRT. Fn + F5 Turns Speaker Volume up. Fn + F6 Turns Speaker Volume down. Fn + F7 Increases Display Brightness. Fn + F8 Decreases Display Brightness. Fn+Num Lock Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: 1. Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar. 2. Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar to a click of the right mouse button. Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Fn+Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric keypad. The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key, in a color different from the alphabets.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Touch Pad The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly. The following items teach you how to use the touch pad: 1. Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor. 2. Press buttons to select or execute functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 15.4-inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. The ATI Radeon Xpress integrated video graphics accelerator, which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible, performs graphic rendering at a lighting-fast speed. Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, to control brightness.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display, push the LCD latch to the right and lift up the lid. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The LCD panel has a maximum opening of 135 degrees. Do not push it down forcibly. To close the display cover, fold it down gently. Warning: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when closing.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Audio Subsystem Your computer’s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume, press Fn+F5. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6. Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows 1. Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows. 2. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume. 3. To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting, click Mute.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Modem Your computer comes with a 56K V.92 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the left side of your computer. Use a telephone cable to connect the computer to the telephone wall outlet. Connecting the Modem 1. Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the rear side of the computer. (For EMI compliance, you need to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line.) 2.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 2. Click on the pull-down menu and select the country where it is applicable. Click on OK to exit.
■ chapter 1 getting to know the basics Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the right side of the computer. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network. Connecting to the Network Use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Ethernet cable only. 1. Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle. 2.
