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Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. About these Instructions............................................................................. 5 1.1. Symbols and Key words used in these Instructions ................................... 5 1.2. Proper Use ................................................................................................................. 6 1.3. Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................... 6 Safety Instructions.........
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Hard Drive .................................................................................................. 34 9.1. Important Directories..........................................................................................35 Optical Drive .............................................................................................. 36 10.1. Inserting a Disc ................................................................................................
20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 19.5. Transport..................................................................................................................59 19.6. Maintenance ...........................................................................................................60 Upgrading/Modifying and Repair ............................................................ 60 20.1. Notes for Service Technicians ...........................................................................60 20.2.
Personal Information Please append the following to your proof of ownership: Serial number ................................................ Date of purchase ................................................ Place of purchase ................................................ You will find the serial number on the underside of the Notebook. Where applicable, also copy the number on your warranty documents. Target Group This operating manual is intended to be read by both first-time and experienced users.
1. About these Instructions Before using the device for the first time, please read these operating instructions carefully, paying special attention to the safety notices. This device should only be used as designated and as described in these instructions. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Always include these instructions if passing the device on. 1.1.
1.2. Tasks to be performed Proper Use This device is designed for the use, management and editing of electronic documents and multimedia content, as well as for digital communication. The device is intended for private use only and not for industrial/commercial use. Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use: • Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not approved or supplied.
2. Safety Instructions 2.1. Dangers for children and people with reduced ability to operate electronics • This device is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed in its use. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• The slots and openings on the Notebook are for ventilation purposes. Do not cover these openings as this could cause the device to overheat. • The Notebook is not intended for use by companies in the heavy industry sector. • To avoid damage from lightning strikes, do not operate the Notebook during thunderstorms. • Do not place any objects on top of the Notebook and do not exert pressure on the display. Otherwise, there is a risk that the display may break.
− the Notebook housing is damaged or liquid has penetrated into the device. Have the Notebook inspected by customer services. Otherwise, it may not be possible to operate the Notebook safely. There may be a risk of electric shock and/ or harmful laser radiation! If the notebook gets wet, • do not switch on. • disconnect the power cable. • not switch on until the notebook has dried off completely. 2.3. Never Carry Out Repairs Yourself WARNING! Never try to open or repair the device yourself.
• Set up and operate all components on a stable, level and vibration-free surface to prevent the Notebook from falling down. • Do not operate the Notebook or power adaptor for long periods on your lap or any other body part as the heat dissipation on the underside can result in uncomfortable overheating. • In the first few hours of use new devices can give off a typical, unavoidable but totally harmless smell, which wears off with time. Ventilate the room regularly to prevent odour build-up.
2.7. Ergonomics PLEASE NOTE! Avoid dazzle, reflections and strong bright-dark contrast in order to protect your eyes. The Notebook should never be placed next to a window because this is the brightest part of the room in daylight. This brightness can make it more difficult for the eyes to adjust to the darker display. The Notebook should always be positioned so that the direction of vision is parallel to the window front.
2.8. Connecting Follow the instructions below to connect your Notebook correctly and safely: 2.8.1. Power Supply • • • • • DANGER! Do not open the housing of the mains adapter. There is a risk of electric shock when the housing is open. It does not contain any parts requiring maintenance. The socket outlet must be close to the Notebook and easily accessible. To disconnect the power supply from your Notebook (via the mains adaptor), pull the mains plug from the power outlet.
WARNING! Listening to a device at high volumes for an extended period via headphones/earphones can damage your hearing. Excessive volume when using headphones or earphones can damage your hearing. Before pressing play, set the volume to the lowest setting. Start playback and increase the volume to a comfortable level. Changing the basic settings of the equaliser can also increase the volume and thus cause permanent damage to your hearing. Changing the drivers, software, equaliser, operating system, etc.
• Do not exchange the supplied cable for another one. Use only the supplied cable as this cable has been extensively tested in our laboratory. • In addition, when connecting your peripherals only use the connecting cables supplied with those devices. • Ensure that all connection cables are connected to their corresponding peripheral device to avoid any interference radiation. Disconnect any cables that are not required. 2.10.
• Always charge the battery until the battery charging light goes out. Please also observe the information in “Charging the battery” to assess the charge status of your battery. • The battery is built-in and cannot simply be replaced by the user. 2.12. Protecting the Display • The display is the most sensitive component part of the notebook as it consists of thin glass. It can break if subjected to too much stress.
3. Included with your Notebook Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 7 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing: • Notebook • AC Adapter with Power Cord • OEM version of operating system • Instruction Manual DANGER! Keep packaging material such as plastic film away from children. There is a risk of suffocation if used improperly.
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4.2. Front View 9 9) Multimedia Card Reader 4.3. Left Side 10 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 14 Power Socket External monitor port VGA LAN Port (RJ-45) HDMI Connector USB 3.0 Port 4.4. Right Side 15 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) 20) 11 12 13 16 17 Audio Out / Headset connection USB 2.
4.5. Operating and Status LEDs The system displays power supply status and operating modes via LEDs. The operating lights also light up during Notebook activity: Operating Indicator This LED will shine if the system is switched on. Access Indicator This LED lights or flashes when the Notebook is accessing the hard disk or the optical drive. WLAN / Bluetooth LED This LED lights when the WLAN /Bluetooth function is activated. Capital Lock This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been activated.
5. First Use To operate your Notebook safety and ensure a long service life, you should read the “Operational safety” chapter at the beginning of this manual. All operating software is already fully preinstalled on the Notebook so there is no need for you to install any more drivers and you can get started right away. Connect the supplied mains adapter to the Notebook (10). Next, connect the power cable to the adapter and then plug it into a mains socket.
6. Power Supply 6.1. On/Off Switch Open the Notebook and hold the on/off switch down briefly to switch the Notebook on or off. The operating light indicates the current operating mode. Regardless of the operating system, the Notebook will switch off if the switch is held down for longer than 4 seconds continuously. CAUTION! Do not switch your Notebook off while the hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. Otherwise data may be lost.
6.2.1. Starting the Notebook Open up the display as described above and press the on/off switch. Follow the instructions on the screen. Step-by-step instructions will guide you through the process to be followed. The welcome procedure takes you through several screens and dialogues. Select your desired language and then the corresponding country settings. Licence Agreement Please read through the licence agreement carefully.
6.3. Battery Mode PLEASE NOTE! Please charge and discharge the new battery completely two or three times consecutively to ensure that it reaches its optimum performance! Batteries store electrical energy in their cells and then release it again as required. The service life and performance of your battery depends on careful handling. The battery should always be completely discharged before charging and then fully charged again to optimise the service life and performance.
6.3.4. Checking the Battery Charge To check the current battery charge status, move the cursor over the power icon in the task bar. In battery mode, the icon is displayed as a battery. You can obtain more information about settings by double-clicking the icon. PLEASE NOTE! If you ignore the low battery warning, your Notebook will shut down. CAUTION! Never remove the battery while the Notebook is switched on or before the Notebook has shut down completely as this can lead to data loss. 6.4.
6.4.2. Sleep Mode With this setting the content of your Notebook’s RAM is preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are disabled or their power consumption reduced to a minimum. If the notebook is flipped shut it will enter sleep mode. The notebook will automatically come out of sleep mode upon reopening. You can wake up your computer from power saving mode by pressing the On/Off button. PLEASE NOTE! Changes can be made to the sleep settings at any time in the power options. 6.4.
7. Display 7.1. Opening and Closing the Display The special design of the display hinges keeps the display closed without the need for an additional catch. To open the Notebook, fold the display up to the desired position using your thumb and forefinger. CAUTION! Open the display to not more than 120°. Always hold the display firmly by the middle when folding it back, adjusting the position and closing it. Failure to do so may damage the display. Never use force to open the display.
Diagram • • Command Swipe from the left edge towards the centre Swipe from the left edge towards the centre and back Swipe from the left edge towards the centre of the screen to display the last app Swipe from the left edge of the screen to the centre of the screen and back to the left edge again without letting go to display all the apps which are open Swipe from the right edge Swipe from the right edge of the screen to the centre of the screen to open the Charms bar Zoom out Bring two finge
Diagram 7.3.
7.4. Appearance and Customisation This program gives you the option of customising your desktop. This includes the background image, the screensaver and other settings for your monitor and your graphics card. The program can be started as follows: • Right-click on the Windows desktop and left-click on Personalise. or • Via Settings, Personalisation, Display by double clicking with the left mouse button. Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings.
7.5. Connecting an External Monitor The Notebook has a VGA connection socket (11) as well as an HDMI port (13) for an external monitor. Shut down your Notebook correctly. Plug the external monitor’s signal cable into the VGA socket on the Notebook (11). Alternatively, you can use the digital HDMI connection (High Definition Multimedia Interface) (13) to transmit picture and sound signals. Connect the external monitor to the mains and switch it on. Now switch your Notebook on.
7.5.1. Duplicate This mode duplicates the Notebook display on the external monitor. PLEASE NOTE! In this mode the same screen resolution must be configured for both devices. 7.5.2. Extend In this mode, a blank desktop is displayed on the second (external) monitor. Windows on the first screen can be moved onto the second screen and vice versa. The screen resolution and colour quality can be configured individually for each of the display devices under Settings, Personalisation, Display. 7.5.3.
8.1.1. Notebook-Specific Keyboard Shortcuts Description Fn + F1 Fn + F2 Fn + F4 Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Fn + F11 Fn + F12 32 of 66 Sleep Flight Mode Opens the user interface for switching the WLAN and/or Bluetooth function on or off. ECO Function This key combination activates / deactivates the ECO function. Darker Reduces the brightness of the display. Brighter Increases the brightness of the display.
8.2. Touchpad In normal mode, the cursor follows the direction specified by moving your fingers in the corresponding direction on the touchpad. CAUTION! Do not use pens or other objects as this can damage your touchpad. The left and right mouse buttons are found in the lower section of the touchpad and can be used in the same way as those on a conventional mouse. You can also perform a click or a double-click on the touchpad directly by tapping the touchpad surface once or twice briefly.
Image Command Function Swipe from the far right across the touchpad Opens the menu bar Swipe from the far left across the touchpad Scrolls through all open windows 9. Hard Drive The hard drive is your main memory medium and combines high storage capacity with rapid data access. You Notebook is supplied with an OEM version** of the Microsoft Windows®8 operating system which supports all of the Notebook’s performance features.
9.1. Important Directories We have listed the most important directories below and described their contents. CAUTION! Do not delete or modify these directories or their content otherwise data may be lost or system functionality may be impaired. C:\ The C: drive root directory contains important files required for Windows® 8 startup. On delivery these files are hidden for security reasons.
10. Optical Drive 10.1. Inserting a Disc Unlike optical drives on a desktop PC, the Notebook uses a mount to hold the disc. When inserting the disc ensure that it is pressed into the mount correctly and that it clicks into position there. PLEASE NOTE! Do not stick protective film or other adhesive labels to the disc. To prevent damage to your drive, do not use any deformed or damaged discs. CAUTION! Do not use scratched, broken, dirty or poor quality discs.
CAUTION! Do not try to remove the disc from the drive while the Notebook is accessing the optical drive. 10.1.1. Emergency Release of a Blocked Disc In the event of the drawer no longer opening automatically, it can be opened manually providing your device has an emergency eject hole. Exit Windows® 8 and switch off the Notebook. Insert a long pointed object (e.g. straightened paperclip) into the emergency release until you feel some resistance. A slight push now opens the drawer.
10.4. Issues Relevant to the Burner This section only concerns devices supplied with a CD-RW, a combination CD/DVD read drive or a DVD-RW drive. First some information about blank discs 10.4.1. Blank CDs and DVDs Normal CDs are pressed by a glass master and then sealed. With blank discs, digital information is burned onto them using the drive’s laser. They are therefore more sensitive then conventional discs.
11. Sound System Your notebook comes with a high-definition audio system with 2 speakers (Dolby®*). Personal settings can be configured via the Dolby menu under the loudspeaker properties. This ensures optimum support for all current programs and games. 11.1. External Audio Connections Your Notebook has an integrated stereo speaker so you can always reproduce sound without additional devices.
12. Network Operation 12.1. What is a Network? We talk about a network when multiple computers are directly connected to one another. This allows users to transfer information and data with one another and to share their resources (printers and drives). Here are a few concrete examples: • In an office, messages are exchanged by e-mail and appointments are managed centrally. • Users share one printer on the network and back up their data to a central computer (server).
A connection can also be established to another end device with wireless LAN functionality without an access point. Without a router, however, the network is restricted to those devices directly connected to it. If encryption is used for the transfer, the same procedure must be used for all devices. Encryption is a procedure to protect the network from unauthorised access. The transfer speed can vary depending on the distance and the number of users accessing the remote station. 12.3.
12.4. Flight Mode In flight mode, all wireless connections (e.g. WLAN, Bluetooth) are disabled. Flight mode is disabled by default to ensure that all wireless connections are available. Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and Settings. click Next, click Change PC settings. Click Wireless. Now enable or disable Flight mode here. Alternatively, use the Fn + keyboard shortcut to open flight mode.
14. Webcam The integrated webcam enables the use of various communication services. 15. USB Port The universal serial bus is a standard for connecting input devices, scanners and other peripherals. The USB 3.0 ports are fully backwards compatible. Your Notebook has 2 USB 3.0 connection sockets (14) and 2 USB 2.0 connection sockets (16). PLEASE NOTE! Where possible, always connect your USB devices to the same port that they were originally installed on.
17. Software This section deals with the subject of software. We distinguish here between the operating system, the software (the applications), the Windows activation and the UEFI firmware configuration. PLEASE NOTE! The current Windows family currently includes Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Windows 8.1 is the first update of the Windows 8 generation. 17.1.
17.3. Windows® 8 – What’s New 17.3.1. Microsoft Account A Microsoft account is an e-mail address and password for logging in to Windows® 8. You can use any e-mail address. We recommend using the address you use to communicate with friends and log into your favourite web sites, however. The Microsoft account also allows you to purchase or download apps from the Store and install them on up to five devices.
The jump lists for certain programs such as Windows® 8 Media Player can be populated in advance with frequently used commands. Thus, for example, you will see options to play all music or to reopen the last playlist in the jump list for Windows® 8 Media Player. The frequently visited and last visited websites are displayed in the jump list for Internet Explorer.
automatically shared among all PCs in the house once they are part of the home network group. 17.4. Overview The greatest innovation with Windows® 8 is the Start screen. This key element replaces the Start menu in Windows® 8. Here you can run all the main programs and services. As with previous versions, operation is by inputting commands using the mouse or keyboard. The Start screen can be opened at any time using the (Win) key.
17.4.4. Setting Up an ImageCode for Windows Move the mouse pointer into the top right or bottom corner of the display and click Settings. Next, click Change PC settings. Select the User item. Click Create a Picture password and follow the instructions. PLEASE NOTE! The image code login has been specially designed for touch screen devices. In devices without a touch screen, use the mouse instead of finger movements or gestures.
17.5. Windows® 8 Start Screen Once the operating system is running, you will see the new Windows® 8 Start screen. (image similar) Information such as the following may be displayed here, for example: Windows® 8 App Windows® 8 apps are executable programs. The “Desktop” tile opens the traditional Windows display. The Internet Explorer tile launches Internet Explorer PLEASE NOTE! Apps are applications that are displayed on a desktop with a program thumbnail.
17.6. Windows® 8 Desktop This image shows a symbolic representation of additional programs. (image similar) Information such as the following may be displayed here, for example: Classic desktop apps Desktop apps are applications that are displayed on a desktop with a program thumbnail. The app thumbnails are bigger than the standard tiles. The classic “Power Recover” desktop app launches the system recovery program. The classic “Microsoft Office” desktop app launches the Microsoft Office program.
17.6.1. Working with Windows® 8 and Cassic Apps Menu Opening an app Closing an app Instructions Click the desired app with the left mouse button. PLEASE NOTE! Not all apps need to be closed! Windows® 8 closes unused apps automatically. Press the Alt+F4 keyboard shortcut. Click on the top edge of the running app and drag the app down to the edge of the display. Displaying all apps Right-click on the Start screen. Click All Apps in the bottom right-hand corner of the display.
Uninstalling an app Right-click on the Start screen. Click All Apps in the bottom right hand corner of the display. Right-click the desired app. Click Uninstall at the bottom edge of the display. PLEASE NOTE! Not all apps can be uninstalled. If the Uninstall option is not displayed, this app can not be uninstalled. Running apps as administrator Right-click the desired app. (Only possible with desktop Now click Run as administrator on the apps) bottom edge of the display.
17.8. Windows® 8 Power On/Off Functions The new Windows® 8 allows you to restart your Notebook, put it into sleep mode or shut it down. Changes can be made to the sleep settings at any time in the power options. In sleep mode the content of your Notebook’s RAM is preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are disabled or their power consumption reduced to a minimum. For example, if you flip the Notebook shut, it puts it into sleep mode and it is automatically restarted upon opening.
17.10. Resetting the Notebook to its Factory Settings In the event of problems with the installation or other software problems which make it necessary to reinstall the software, Windows® 8 offers three options for reinstalling Windows® 8 on your Notebook. First ensure that you have backed up all important data and programs. 17.10.1. Running System Restore After restarting, press the F11 key or start up the Notebook with the F11 key held down to launch PowerRecover.
17.11. UEFI firmware configuration The UEFI firmware configuration (basic hardware configuration of your system) provides you with a number of options for the configuration and operation of your notebook. For example, you can modify the operating mode for interfaces, security features or power supply management. The Notebook has already been configured by the manufacturer to ensure optimum operation.
18. FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to install the discs supplied? − No All programs are preinstalled. The discs are provided as backup copies only. Where can I find the necessary drivers for my Notebook? − The drivers can be found in the second hard drive partition in the Drivers and Tools folders. What is Windows® 8 activation? − You will find a relevant section in these operating instructions containing detailed information on this topic.
19. Customer Service 19.1. What To Do In Case of Hardware Problems Malfunctions can sometimes have quite trivial causes, but they may also be the result of defective components. We have included a brief troubleshooting guide below which may help to solve any problems. If these tips don’t do the trick, then we’ll be more than pleased to assist you. Just give us a call! 19.2. Faults and Possible Causes Start by carefully checking all the cable connections.
No data can be read by the optical drive. Check whether the disc has been inserted correctly. The WLAN/Bluetooth connections do not work. Check that flight mode is disabled. The touchpad is not working. To activate the touchpad, press the Fn + F9 keyboard shortcut. Apps (e.g. the weather app) cannot be displayed as live tiles. Check the date, time zone and time. 19.3.
19.5. Transport Please note the following information if you wish to transport the Notebook: Switch the Notebook off. This ensures that the hard drive heads are automatically moved to a safe area to avoid damage. Remove any inserted DVDs/CDs. After transporting the Notebook, wait until the appliance has reached room temperature before switching it on. Large changes in temperature or fluctuations in humidity can cause moisture build-up within the Notebook due to condensation.
19.6. Maintenance CAUTION! None of the parts inside the Notebook housing require cleaning or maintenance. In order to avoid any damage to the device, ensure that the plug contacts do not come into contact with water under any circumstances. If this should nevertheless occur, it is imperative that the plug contacts are rubbed dry before the device is used again. You can increase the lifespan of your Notebook with the following measures: Always unplug the device and disconnect all cables before cleaning.
• Internal components of the Notebook may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Carry out repairs, as well as system enhancements or modifications, at an ESD workplace. If such a workplace is not available, wear an antistatic cuff or ensure you are touching an earthed, metallic object. We will charge for any repairs to damage caused by incorrect handling. 20.2. Information on Laser Radiation • The Notebook can contain laser equipment classified as laser class 1 to laser class 3b.
21. Recycling and Disposal Should you have any questions concerning the disposal please contact your dealer or customer service. Packaging Your device has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Packaging is raw material and can be re-used or added to the recycling system. Device The device is fitted with an integrated battery. At the end of its operating life, do not dispose of the device with your ordinary household rubbish.
Pixel structure 5 Pixel 5 Pixel Rows Pixel blue green Sub-Pixel red Pixel defect types: • Type 1: permanently illuminated pixel (bright, white dot) even when not activated. A white pixel occurs due to the illumination of all three sub-pixels. • Type 2: non-illuminated pixel (dark, black dot) even when activated. • Type 3: abnormal or faulty red, green or blue sub-pixel (e.g.
22.1. FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
24. Index B Battery Mode ..............................................23 Charging the Battery ...........................23 Discharging the Battery .....................23 Inserting the Battery ...........................23 Battery Performance ................................23 Blank CDs and DVDs .................................38 Bluetooth......................................................41 C Cabling ..........................................................13 Connecting an External Monitor .........
Notes for service technicians ...........60 W Webcam ........................................................17 Windows® 8 Desktop................................49 Windows® 8 Start Screen ........................48 Wireless LAN................................................40 Flight Mode ............................................42 Requirements.........................................40 Working With Apps ...................................
