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... Started Power Management ...3-2 Connecting the AC Power ...3-2 Using the Battery Power...3-4 ECO Power Saving Function 3-10 Power Management in Windows OS 3-12 Energy Saving Tips...3-14 Basic Operations ...3-15 Safety and Comfort Tips...3-15 Having a Good Work Habit...3-16 Knowing the Keyboard ...3-17 Knowing the Touchpad ...3-24 About Hard Disk Drive...3-27 Using the Optical Storage Device 3-28 Connecting the External Devices 3-31 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-31 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-34 ExpressCard Installation...3-37 Removing the ExpressCard 3-37 Installing...
... Started Power Management ...3-2 Connecting the AC Power ...3-2 Using the Battery Power...3-4 ECO Power Saving Function 3-10 Power Management in Windows OS 3-12 Energy Saving Tips...3-14 Basic Operations ...3-15 Safety and Comfort Tips...3-15 Having a Good Work Habit...3-16 Knowing the Keyboard ...3-17 Knowing the Touchpad ...3-24 About Hard Disk Drive...3-27 Using the Optical Storage Device 3-28 Connecting the External Devices 3-31 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-31 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-34 ExpressCard Installation...3-37 Removing the ExpressCard 3-37 Installing...
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Preface 1-4 Safely Remove Hardware ...3-39 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3-40 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup...4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup...4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup...4-2 Control Keys ...4-3 BIOS Setup Menu...4-4 Main menu...4-5 Advanced menu...4-7 Boot menu ...4-9 Security menu...4-10 Save & Exit menu...4-12
Preface 1-4 Safely Remove Hardware ...3-39 Components Replacement and Upgrade 3-40 BIOS Setup About BIOS Setup...4-2 When to Use BIOS Setup...4-2 How to Run BIOS Setup...4-2 Control Keys ...4-3 BIOS Setup Menu...4-4 Main menu...4-5 Advanced menu...4-7 Boot menu ...4-9 Security menu...4-10 Save & Exit menu...4-12
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... notebook. Chapter 2, Introductions, includes the descriptions of connecting the various external devices, communication devices, and so on, are proud to help users getting familiar with this notebook. Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on how to read this manual carefully before using this notebook. Also, this chapter provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of installing and uninstalling the battery...
... notebook. Chapter 2, Introductions, includes the descriptions of connecting the various external devices, communication devices, and so on, are proud to help users getting familiar with this notebook. Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on how to read this manual carefully before using this notebook. Also, this chapter provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of installing and uninstalling the battery...
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... disk, containing the full version of user's manual, drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function, etc.. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. The package should contain the following items: Notebook Quick Start Manual High-capacity Li-ion battery AC/DC adapter and AC power cord Carry bag (optional...
... disk, containing the full version of user's manual, drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function, etc.. If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Unpacking First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. The package should contain the following items: Notebook Quick Start Manual High-capacity Li-ion battery AC/DC adapter and AC power cord Carry bag (optional...
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... Slot ExpressCard Slot x 1 Communication Port (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5" Special Notification The actual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. Storage (Items listed here may vary without notice. Introductions 2-6 RJ45 HDMI Card Reader x 1 x 1 x 1 (SD/ MS/ MS Pro/ MMC/ XD), the supported memory cards may vary without notice) LAN 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Optional Supported Bluetooth Optional Supported Audio Sound Controller Internal Speaker Sound Volume...
... Slot ExpressCard Slot x 1 Communication Port (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5" Special Notification The actual HDD and ODD preinstalled in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. Storage (Items listed here may vary without notice. Introductions 2-6 RJ45 HDMI Card Reader x 1 x 1 x 1 (SD/ MS/ MS Pro/ MMC/ XD), the supported memory cards may vary without notice) LAN 10/100/1000 Ethernet Wireless LAN Optional Supported Bluetooth Optional Supported Audio Sound Controller Internal Speaker Sound Volume...
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.... Sleep State: Blinking blue when the system is in flight. Contact the local distributor for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer. Battery LED goes out when it is turned off. WLAN(WiFi) Wireless LAN (WiFi) Wireless LAN LED indicator glows green when Wireless LAN (WiFi) function is enabled. LED indicator goes out when this function is disabled. Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator...
.... Sleep State: Blinking blue when the system is in flight. Contact the local distributor for purchasing an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer. Battery LED goes out when it is turned off. WLAN(WiFi) Wireless LAN (WiFi) Wireless LAN LED indicator glows green when Wireless LAN (WiFi) function is enabled. LED indicator goes out when this function is disabled. Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator...
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... connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity), MS (Memory Stick) or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) cards. ExpressCard Slot The notebook provides an ExpressCard slot. Card Reader The built-in card reader may vary without notice. 4. Introductions 2-16 2. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may support...
... connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as MMC (Multi-Media Card), XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity), MS (Memory Stick) or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) cards. ExpressCard Slot The notebook provides an ExpressCard slot. Card Reader The built-in card reader may vary without notice. 4. Introductions 2-16 2. Contact the local dealer for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may support...
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... through a rubberised metal cable. Kensington Lock 1. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows the whole cable to use the CD/ DVD/ Blu-ray disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. 2. 2-17 Left Side View Introductions 3 2 1 1. Optical Drive Device 2. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to be looped around a permanent object, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more...
... through a rubberised metal cable. Kensington Lock 1. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows the whole cable to use the CD/ DVD/ Blu-ray disc for installing software, accessing data and playing music/movie on the computer. 2. 2-17 Left Side View Introductions 3 2 1 1. Optical Drive Device 2. USB Port The USB 2.0 port allows you to be looped around a permanent object, such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more...
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... adapter and supply power for network connection. 6. Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display. 4. VGA Port The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module...
... adapter and supply power for network connection. 6. Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA interface brings to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display. 4. VGA Port The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as the mouse, keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module...
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...; Do not use rusty or damaged batteries. Dispose of time. Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. Connect an AC/DC adapter to temperatures above +60° C (+140° F). Do not temper with your area. Check with batteries. To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: Suspend system operation if the...
...; Do not use rusty or damaged batteries. Dispose of time. Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals. Connect an AC/DC adapter to temperatures above +60° C (+140° F). Do not temper with your area. Check with batteries. To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: Suspend system operation if the...
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Read the instructions bellow to turn this notebook. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among various power saving modes provided by ECO Engine, or to activate the ECO Engine power saving function: 1. Gaming Mode Select this mode while playing multimedia applications Movie Mode Select this mode while performing game applications. Getting Started 3-10 ECO Power Saving Function (Optional Supported) Enabling the ECO Engine...
Read the instructions bellow to turn this notebook. Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F5 button repeatedly to switch among various power saving modes provided by ECO Engine, or to activate the ECO Engine power saving function: 1. Gaming Mode Select this mode while playing multimedia applications Movie Mode Select this mode while performing game applications. Getting Started 3-10 ECO Power Saving Function (Optional Supported) Enabling the ECO Engine...
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... personal needs 4. Then click on the Control Panel. The Shut Down Computer menu will present the options to the Start menu and click on the Power Options. 3. Follow the instructions below to a command from any of user inactivity. Click on the System and Maintenance. 2. Then select a power plan that meets your computer. 5. The computer should be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your display, hard drive, and battery.
... personal needs 4. Then click on the Control Panel. The Shut Down Computer menu will present the options to the Start menu and click on the Power Options. 3. Follow the instructions below to a command from any of user inactivity. Click on the System and Maintenance. 2. Then select a power plan that meets your computer. 5. The computer should be energy efficient, turn off your display or set your display, hard drive, and battery.
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Getting Started 3-14 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. Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
Getting Started 3-14 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. Always disconnect the AC power cord or uninstall the battery pack or switch off the wall socket if the computer would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
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... to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. Getting Started 3-21 Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) and one Application Logo key ( ) on the keyboard, which are used to your Windows manual or online help. [Fn] Key + Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Increase...
... to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. Getting Started 3-21 Function Keys Windows Keys You can find the Windows Logo key ( ) and one Application Logo key ( ) on the keyboard, which are used to your Windows manual or online help. [Fn] Key + Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Enable or disable the touchpad function. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. + Increase...
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... your Windows operating system. Getting Started 3-25 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you to change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of your display. In addition, you can change the configuration. Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the...
... your Windows operating system. Getting Started 3-25 Using the Touchpad Read the following description to learn how to use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in Control Panel allows you to change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of your display. In addition, you can change the configuration. Positioning and Moving Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the...
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... detect the USB devices installed, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu / Control Panel / Add Hardware to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, etc.. Getting Started 3-31 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to add the new device. To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device first...
... detect the USB devices installed, and if there is no detection of the devices, please manually enable the USB devices by going to Start Menu / Control Panel / Add Hardware to connect peripheral devices. All devices listed here are for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, etc.. Getting Started 3-31 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to add the new device. To connect these devices, install the drivers for each device first...
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The 15-pin D-sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. Getting Started 3-32 Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for a great view of the notebook display.
The 15-pin D-sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for connecting a larger display with higher resolution. Getting Started 3-32 Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for a great view of the notebook display.
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... display mode by pressing [Fn]+[F2]. To connect the external display, make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off, and then connect the display to the notebook, power on a single cable. Alternately, you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. Getting Started 3-33 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) is connected to the notebook. Once the display is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports...
... display mode by pressing [Fn]+[F2]. To connect the external display, make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off, and then connect the display to the notebook, power on a single cable. Alternately, you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. Getting Started 3-33 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) is connected to the notebook. Once the display is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports...
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... a Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module, and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center. Additional memory module may be installed, by the authorized dealer or service center, to the section of this storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by users. This notebook is replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center. This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive, and this notebook, depending on the specification limitation. To replace the battery pack...
... a Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module, and the module may be upgradable and replaceable by authorized dealer or service center. Additional memory module may be installed, by the authorized dealer or service center, to the section of this storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by users. This notebook is replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center. This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive, and this notebook, depending on the specification limitation. To replace the battery pack...
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...: Enter New Password Type a maximum of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, while User Password field only allows users to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without having the authorization to make any previously set , new items User Password and Password Check will replace any change the settings of eight-digit password and press [Enter]. The password typed now will be added in the menu. BIOS Setup 4-10 Security Menu Administrator Password / User Password When this item is set password from CMOS memory. Note that Administrator Password field allows users to abandon new password setting.
...: Enter New Password Type a maximum of the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, while User Password field only allows users to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY without having the authorization to make any previously set , new items User Password and Password Check will replace any change the settings of eight-digit password and press [Enter]. The password typed now will be added in the menu. BIOS Setup 4-10 Security Menu Administrator Password / User Password When this item is set password from CMOS memory. Note that Administrator Password field allows users to abandon new password setting.