Preface Notebook User’s Manual
Preface Contents Chapter 1: Preface Content ............................................................................ 1-2 Regulations and Statements ......................................... 1-4 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ....... 1-4 FCC Conditions ........................................................... 1-4 CE Conformity ............................................................. 1-4 Battery Regulations ..................................................... 1-5 WEEE Statement ....
Safety and Comfort Tips .............................................. 3-8 Knowing the Keyboard .............................................. 3-10 Wireless Activation .................................................... 3-14 Knowing the Touchpad .............................................. 3-15 Knowing the Smart Pad............................................. 3-17 About Hard Disk Drive ............................................... 3-18 Connecting the External Devices ...............................
Preface Regulations and Statements FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Battery Regulations European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations. Taiwan: For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
Preface Safety Instructions Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be noted. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the equipment. When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary to ensure that the metal shield is reliable connected to protective earthing system of the building. Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section 820.93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable.
Preface Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. SRS Premium Sound, SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. THX and THX TruStudio Pro are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. Sound Blaster® is registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Revision History Version 1.
2 Introductions
Introductions Congratulations on becoming an user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction. Manual Map This User’s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook.
Product Overview This section provides the description of basic aspects of the notebook. It will help you to know more about the appearance of this notebook before using it. Please be aware that the notebook shown in this section may vary from the actual one that users purchased. Top-open View The figure of top-open view and description shown below will lead you to browse the main operating area of your notebook. The figures shown here are for reference only.
Introductions 1. Webcam This built-in Webcam can be used for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and any other interactive applications. 2. Stereo Speakers Give high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. 3. Power Button / Power LED / GPU Mode LED Power Button Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF. Press the power button to awake the notebook from the sleep state. Power LED/ GPU Mode LED 4.
Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F10 key repeatedly to turn Airplane mode on or off recurrently. For flight safety consideration, it is always recommended to turn Airplane Mode on when you are in flight. + Refer to the Airplane mode switch icon under [Start/ Settings/ Change PC settings/ Network/ Airplane mode] Airplane mode on the desktop to check the device status.
Introductions Front Side View 1. Status LED Sleep State Blinking blue when the system is in Sleep state. LED goes out when the system is turned off. Hard Disk/ Optical Drive Device In-use Blinking blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive or the optical drive device. Num Lock: Glowing blue when the Num Lock function is activated. Caps Lock: Glowing blue when the Caps Lock function is activated. Bluetooth Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled.
Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure the WLAN and Bluetooth LED indicators go out when you are in flight. To enable or disable the WLAN or Bluetooth function in Windows 8.x operating system, please refer to the instructions provided in Wireless Activation in chapter 3. Contact the local distributor for further information about wireless connection if necessary. Battery Status Glowing blue when the battery is being charged.
Introductions Right Side View 1. USB 3.0 Port with SuperCharger USB 3.0, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher interface speeds for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. Besides, this is also a SuperCharged USB port that supports Apple device & faster power charging in power off mode. 2.
6. Mini-DisplayPort The Mini DisplayPort is a miniaturized version of the DisplayPort, with a suitable adapter, the Mini DisplayPort may be used to drive displays with a VGA, DVI or HDMI interface. 7. Battery Reset Hole If your computer system hangs, you can use a straightened paperclip to insert this hole and reset the notebook. Note: After resetting the computer system, please connect the AC power when first bootup the notebook.
Introductions Left Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Power Connector 3. Audio Port Connectors This connector is to connect the AC/DC adapter and to supply power for the notebook. Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported. Mic In Used for an external audio device. Connect the rear speakers here. Headphone: A connector for speakers or headphones. 4.
Bottom Side View 1. Ventilator The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation. 2. Subwoofer Speaker The subwoofer speaker is to reproduce low-pitched audio frequencies known as bass.
Introductions Specification The specification may change without notice. The actual products sold may differ and depend on areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers. Physical Characteristic Dimension 390 (W) x 266 (D) x 20.05 (H) mm Weight 1.
I/O Port USB x 3 (3.0) Mic-in x1 Headphone-out/ x1 S/PDIF-out RJ45 x1 HDMI x1 Mini-DisplayPort x1 Card Reader x 1 (SD/ MMC) The supported memory cards may vary without notice. Communication Port LAN 10/ 100/ 1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Supported Bluetooth Supported Display LCD Type 15.
Introductions Audio Internal Speaker 4 speakers Sound Volume Adjusted by keyboard hot-key and switches.
3 Getting Started
Getting Started Begin to Use the Notebook For a new user of this notebook, we would like to suggest you follow the illustrations below to begin to use the notebook.
Power Management AC Power It is strongly recommended to connect the AC/DC adapter to the notebook and use the AC power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC power is connected, recharging the battery will start immediately. Note that the AC/DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook; using other adapter model may damage either the notebook or other devices attached to it. Do not cover the AC/DC adapter since it may generate a certain heat while in use.
Getting Started The battery pack uses Lithium-ion battery cells that have no “memory effect.” It is unnecessary to discharge the battery before recharging. However, to optimize the life of battery, we suggest that consuming the battery power completely once a month is necessary. 3-4 The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in use.
Power Management in Windows OS Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to save significant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benefits. To be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your PC to standby/hibernate mode after a period of user inactivity.
Getting Started Click on Power Options. Then select a power plan that meets your personal needs. The Power icon will present various and relative options as following: You can wake up your computer from power saving mode by pressing the power button.
Energy Saving Tips Activate the ECO power saving function to manage the computer’s energy consumption. Turn off the monitor after a period of user inactivity. Utilize the Fn and F12 sleep mode keys to turn into power saving mode. Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to optimize the computer’s power management.
Getting Started Basic Operations If you are a beginner to the notebook, please read the following instructions to assure your own safety, and make yourself comfortable during the operations. Safety and Comfort Tips The notebook is a portable platform that allows you to work anywhere. However, choosing a good workspace is important if you have to work with your notebook for a long period of time.
1. Your work area should have enough illumination. 2. Choose the proper desk and chair and adjust their height to fit your posture when 3. When sitting on the chair, adjust the chair’s back (if available) to support your back 4. Place your feet flat and naturally on the floor, so that your knees and elbows have the 5. Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists. 6. Adjust the angle/position of the LCD panel to have an optimal view. operating. comfortably.
Getting Started Knowing the Keyboard This notebook provides a full-functioned keyboard. This keyboard can be divided into four categories: Typewriter keys, Cursor keys, Numeric keys and Function keys. 3-10 1. Typewriter keys 2. Numeric keys 3.
Typewriter Keys In addition to providing the major function of the keyboard, these typewriter keys also provide several keys for special purposes, such as [Ctrl,] [Alt,] and [Esc] key. When the lock keys are pressed, the corresponding LEDs will light up to indicate their status: 1. Num Lock: Press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off. When this function is activated, you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys. 2.
Getting Started Decrease the LCD brightness. + Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume. + Increase the built-in speaker’s volume. + Disable the computer’s audio function. + Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system configuration). + Increase keyboard LEDs' RGB saturation level. + Decrease keyboard LEDs' RGB saturation level. + Quick Launch [Fn] Keys Use the [Fn] keys on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools.
Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F6 key to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to turn it + Webcam off. Press and hold the Fn key, and then press the F10 key repeatedly to turn Airplane mode on or off recurrently. For flight safety consideration, it is always recommended to turn Airplane Mode on when you are + in flight. Refer to the Airplane mode switch icon under [Start/ Settings/ Change PC settings/ Network/ Airplane mode] on the desktop to check the device status.
Getting Started Wireless Activation 1. Find the Settings icon on the desktop and click on it. 2. Enter the PC settings main page by clicking on Change PC settings. 3. Unfold the Airplane mode selections under Network. 4. Make sure Airplane mode is set to Off here. 5. Turn the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth function on/ off by sliding the function switch bar. Refer to the Status LED to check the device status. 1. When Airplane mode is set to ON, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth function will be disabled at once. 2.
Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons. 1. Cursor Movement Area This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, allows you to place your finger on and control the cursor on the screen by moving one of your finger. 2. Right / Left Buttons Acts as the mouse’s right/ left button.
Getting Started Point and Click When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that you want to execute, simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select. This procedure, called as point and click is the basics of operating your notebook. Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse, the whole touchpad can act as a left button, so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button.
Knowing the Smart Pad The Smart Pad integrated in your notebook allows users to perform various actions with multi-finger taps and gestures while operating the notebook, and is capable to detect the changes of the multi-finger movement performed by users precisely. This significant Smart Pad will surely bring users not only an efficient but also an enjoyable experience of using the notebook. 1.
Getting Started About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk or mSATA SSD (optional). The hard disk drive is a storage device with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive and optical storage device. Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and software applications. To avoid unexpected data loss in your system, please backup your crucial files regularly.
Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices and communication devices. All functions and devices listed here are for reference only.
Getting Started Communication Devices 1. The functions listed here are supported optionally, depending on the model users purchased. 2. 3-20 Contact the local dealer for detailed information.
