About this User’s Manual This user’s manual is designed to let you easily find the information you need to get the most from your notebook. You will come across the following icons in this manual: Helpful pointers and tricks to get more from your notebook To help you note and avoid possible damage to your notebook’s hardware or software, or loss of your work Points out possible damage to property, personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Contents ABOUT THIS USER’S MANUAL .............................................................................................................. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................... CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCING YOUR NOTEBOOK ............................................................................... 1.1 FRONT SIDE .............................................................................................
Contents 4.2.1 Battery Performance ............................................................................................................... 5 4.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge................................................................................................... 5 4.2.3 Power Meter ............................................................................................................................ 5 4.2.4 Low-Battery Warning..........................................................
Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your notebook. General Warnings • Do not operate your portable computer for an extended period of time with the base resting directly on your body. With extended operation, heat can potentially build up in the base. Allowing sustained contact with the skin could cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Always follow installation instructions closely.
Power Cord & Adapter Warnings • See the installation instructions before connecting to the power supply. • Use only the power cord indicated in this manual. • Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of that country. Use the appropriate AC adapter and power cord for your locale. • If you use an extension cord with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
Battery Pack Warnings • Do not carry a battery in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage from burns. • Danger of explosion may occur if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. • Exposing batteries to fire can cause explosions.
• Slots and openings on the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Avoid placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface to prevent from blocking these openings. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or a heat register, or in an enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
EMC Regulatory Information This product is designed and tested to comply with the following Electromagnetic compatibility standards. FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 1.1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of your notebook. 1 Camera 8 WOW Audio 2 Microphone 9 Power Button 3 Caps Lock(Blue) 10 Power(Blue) 4 Num Lock(Blue) 11 Battery(Blue/Amber) 5 Wireless Button 12 HDD(Blue) 6 Program DJ 13 Wireless Status 7 WOW Video 1.1.
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook The built-in camera supports a 1.3 or 2.0 mega pixels CMOS via USB2.0 interface. 1.1.2 Caps Lock (Blue) Caps lock LED (Blue): Caps Lock State of Keyboard. In normal mode (Cursor and Num function are disable), when users press Hot Key, the Cursor LED will be on. 1.1.3 Num Lock LED (Blue) Number Lock LED (Blue): Number Lock State of Keyboard. 1.1.4 Wireless Button It will enable/disable Wireless function. 1.1.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 1.2 Right Side 1 HDMI 2 e-SATA 3 USB 2.0 4 CRT 15-pin 5 RJ-45 6 Kensington Lock 1.2.1 HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. It represents a digital alternative to consumer analog standards such as Radio Frequency (RF) coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, and VGA 1.2.2 USB 2.
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.2.3 RJ-45 The RJ-45 network jack allows you to connect your notebook to a local area network (LAN). Be careful not to plug the telephone line into the slightly larger network connector. 1.2.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 1.3 Left Side 1 DC-in 2 USB 2.0 3 Microphone 4 Headphone 5 Media Card 1.3.1 DC-in Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook. You can connect an AC adapter when your notebook is switched on or off. Ensure you use a compatible cable or correctly connect the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet. 1.3.2 USB 2.0 USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data-transfer rates up to 480 Mbps.
Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook 1.4 Bottom Side The following picture shows the bottom side of your notebook 1 Battery Latch 2 Battery Knob 3 RAM Door 4 HDD Door 1.4.1 To remove the Battery Pack: Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right (Unlock position). Slide the Battery Release Latch to the left and gently pry the Battery Pack from the computer chassis. 1.4.2 Battery Release Latch The Battery Release Latch secures the battery pack.
Chapter 2 Caring for Your Notebook
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 2.1 Caring for Your Notebook 2.1.1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as the printer. Remove the battery pack. Use the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to gently remove dust from your notebook’s openings and keyboard. Use a slightly moist soft, lint-free cloth to wipe your notebook and keyboard. Use only the water or the recommended computer cleaner. 2.1.
Chapter 2 Caring for Your Notebook • Keep your notebook and disks away from the objects that generate the strong magnetic fields, such as the stereo speakers. Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing the magnet too close to the disk can erase the important files. • Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for the files you receive via email, disk or download from the Internet. You will need the special program to scan for viruses.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 2.2 Traveling 2.2.1 Identifying Your Notebook Attach a nametag or business card to your notebook, or use the permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying mark (such as your driver’s license number) on the case. Create a file on the Desktop called if found. Place information such as your name, address, and telephone number in this file. Contact your credit card company to ask if it offers coded identification tags. 2.2.
Chapter 2 Caring for Your Notebook consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandise passport) from your government. • Ensure that you know which electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and prepare the appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about any kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to the users of the portable computers.
Chapter 3 Peripherals
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 3.1 Adding and Removing SD/MMC/MS Cards Insert the SD/MMC/MS card into the card reader slot. To remove the SD/MMC/MS card, please push it in gently and then it ejects automatically. Before removing an SD/MMC/MS card, stop it running from the configuration utility on the taskbar. Failure to do so could result in the data loss. 3.2 Memory Modules You can add more memory modules to your notebook to improve its performance.
Chapter 3 Peripherals There are two memory module ports. Place the new memory module in the slot, matching up the notch along its connector rim with the tooth in the connection slot. When the module is secured, please press down gently until it snaps into place. Depending on how much additional memory you require, you may need to replace the original memory module. To remove a memory module: Make sure the computer is turned off and remove screws securing the RAM cover.
Chapter 4 The Power System
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 4.1 Power Management 4.1.1 Managing Your Notebook’s Power See 4.2 Battery for more information on getting the best performance from the battery packs. Use your notebook connected to an electrical outlet as often as possible as the battery life expectancy is affected by the number of times it is charged. Your notebook comes with built-in power management.
Chapter 4 The Power System • Close the lid of your notebook • Press the power button • Press the start menu power button The settings can be accessed via Power Options: Advanced settings window. See 4.1.1 Managing Your Notebook’s Power To exit Sleep Mode, please press the Power Button. You cannot exit Sleep Mode by using any key or the Touch Pad. For more information on Sleep Mode, see 3.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 4.1.2.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 4.1.3.1 Select a power plan Windows 7 provides three preset power plans-Balanced, Power saver, and High performance. Each plan has the different time-out settings for turning off the display and entering Sleep Mode. You do not need to make any further adjustments to set the performance level. To change setting for the plan, click the following three items on the left pane of the Power Options window.
Chapter 4 The Power System 4.1.3.3 Create a power plan Besides three preset power plans offered in Windows 7, you can also customize your own power plan. Select Create a power plan on the left pane of the Power Options window to begin configuring your power settings. 4.1.4 Speed Step Your notebook is equipped with SpeedStep technology to better manage power consumption. It changes the processor speed to find the best balance between your computing performance and power consumption needs.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 4.2 Battery 4.2.1 Battery Performance The Battery Performance can be varied with on the different operating conditions. Your battery may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, or setting the high display-brightness. Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low. Ensure any battery you use is compatible. Failure to do so may risk fire or explosion.
Chapter 4 The Power System You will hear the low-battery warning when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Your notebook will beep once, indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating time remain. If you do not connect your notebook to alternative power source during that time, there will be a periodic beep. Your notebook will automatically enter Hibernate Mode if battery charge reaches a critically low level. For more information, see 4.1 Power Management. 4.2.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual You will hear the low-battery warning when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Your notebook will beep once, indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating time remain. If you do not connect your notebook to alternative power source during that time, there will be a periodic beep. Your notebook will automatically enter Hibernate Mode if battery charge reaches a critically low level. For more information, see 4.1 Power Management. 4.2.
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Chapter 5 The BIOS Setup Program 5.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your notebook to your individual work needs. A ROM-based configuration utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 5.2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu driven program, which means you can scroll through the various directories and make your selections among the various predetermined choices. If you accidentally configure a setting, use the BIOS hot keys to return to the previous value. The hot keys are discussed in more detail later in this chapter.
Chapter 5 The BIOS Setup Program 5.2.1 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program, press the [F2] key as soon as your notebook starts up. The Phoenix BIOS screen will display. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time: [XX:XX:XX] System Date: [XX/XX/XXXX] , , or selects fields. Product Name: N/A Serial Number: N/A System Memory: XXX KB Extended Memory: XXXX MB BIOS Version: X.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup. To move between menu bar items, use the [◄] and [►] arrow keys until the desired item is highlighted. For example, if you want to move from the Main menu to the Security menu, press the right arrow key [►] once. Item Specific Help To the right of the Setup screen, you will notice an item specific help bar.
Chapter 5 The BIOS Setup Program 5.3 The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the Information screen appears. It displays the following pieces of information regarding your current system: Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time: [XX:XX:XX] , , or System Date: [XX/XX/XXXX] selects fields.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640KB. Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory with an integer in the system, but 32Bit SMI will occupy 1 MB and UMA frame buffer (Integrated VGA uses only). Extended Memory size = Total memory size – 1 MB – 1 MB – UMA frame buffer BIOS Version This field displays current version of the BIOS. UUID This field displays the platform UUID number.
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POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first: Set Supervisor Password Enter current password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] User can type password in field of enter new password”, and re-enter password in field of “confirm new password “for verification.
Chapter 5 The BIOS Setup Program 5.5 The Boot Menu This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Item specific Help Boot priority order: 1: IDE 0: 2. IDE 4: 3: USB FDC: 4: USB HDD: 5.
POV Mobii ULV 13.3” User Manual 5.6 The Exit Menu Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Item specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Saves Changes F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu -/+ Change Values Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Exit Setup Menu Exit setup menu.
