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...22 Getting Started Power Management ...3-2 Connecting the AC Power ...3-2 Using the Battery Power...3-4 ECO Power Saving Function...3-9 GPU Boost Function...3-11 Power Management in Windows OS 3-13 Energy Saving Tips...3-15 Basic Operations ...3-16 Safety and Comfort Tips...3-16 Having a Good Work Habit...3-17 Knowing the Keyboard ...3-18 Knowing the SmartPad...3-25 About Hard Disk Drive...3-31 Connecting the External Devices 3-32 Using the External Optical Storage Device 3-32 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-33 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-36 Safely Remove Hardware ...3-39
...22 Getting Started Power Management ...3-2 Connecting the AC Power ...3-2 Using the Battery Power...3-4 ECO Power Saving Function...3-9 GPU Boost Function...3-11 Power Management in Windows OS 3-13 Energy Saving Tips...3-15 Basic Operations ...3-16 Safety and Comfort Tips...3-16 Having a Good Work Habit...3-17 Knowing the Keyboard ...3-18 Knowing the SmartPad...3-25 About Hard Disk Drive...3-31 Connecting the External Devices 3-32 Using the External Optical Storage Device 3-32 Connecting the Peripheral Devices 3-33 Connecting the Communication Devices 3-36 Safely Remove Hardware ...3-39
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... help users getting familiar with this notebook. Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on , are proud to using this notebook. and the procedures of connecting the various external devices, communication devices, and so on using this notebook, the finely designed notebook. Also, this chapter provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of this notebook is interrelated to tell our users that...
... help users getting familiar with this notebook. Chapter 3, Getting Started, gives the basic operation instructions on , are proud to using this notebook. and the procedures of connecting the various external devices, communication devices, and so on using this notebook, the finely designed notebook. Also, this chapter provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of this notebook is interrelated to tell our users that...
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... (optional) Wireless LAN Supported (optional) Bluetooth Supported (optional) I/O Port Monitor (VGA) USB Mic-in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. 2-6 Introductions Storage (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5", 9.5 mm 250/ 320/ 500 GB (optional) Special Notification The actual HDD preinstalled in Headphone-out/ Line-out Microphone E-SATA/USB combo RJ45 HDMI SIM Card Slot Card Reader 15-pin D-Sub x 1 x 2 (USB version 2.0) x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 (optional) x 1 (XD / SD / MMC / MS) The supported memory cards may...
... (optional) Wireless LAN Supported (optional) Bluetooth Supported (optional) I/O Port Monitor (VGA) USB Mic-in the notebook depends on the model you purchased. 2-6 Introductions Storage (Items listed here may vary depending on the model users purchased) HDD form factor 2.5", 9.5 mm 250/ 320/ 500 GB (optional) Special Notification The actual HDD preinstalled in Headphone-out/ Line-out Microphone E-SATA/USB combo RJ45 HDMI SIM Card Slot Card Reader 15-pin D-Sub x 1 x 2 (USB version 2.0) x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 (optional) x 1 (XD / SD / MMC / MS) The supported memory cards may...
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... replace a new battery. Wireless LAN (WiFi)/ 3G (optional) Wireless LAN LED indicator glows blue when Wireless LAN WLAN(WiFi)/3G(optional) (WiFi) function is enabled. 3G LED indicator glows green when 3G function is disconnected. Introductions 2-15 Battery: Glowing blue when the battery is being charged. Glowing amber when the battery is in Sleep state. Glowing blue when the system is activated. LED goes out when the system is turned off. Sleep State: Blinking...
... replace a new battery. Wireless LAN (WiFi)/ 3G (optional) Wireless LAN LED indicator glows blue when Wireless LAN WLAN(WiFi)/3G(optional) (WiFi) function is enabled. 3G LED indicator glows green when 3G function is disconnected. Introductions 2-15 Battery: Glowing blue when the battery is being charged. Glowing amber when the battery is in Sleep state. Glowing blue when the system is activated. LED goes out when the system is turned off. Sleep State: Blinking...
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Power Connector 2. USB Port 6. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for network connection. RJ-45 Connector 4. HDMI Connector 5. VGA Port The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect a LAN cable for a great view of the computer display. 3. VGA Port 3. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 2. Introductions 2-17 Left Side View 1 2 345 6 1. Ventilator 1.
Power Connector 2. USB Port 6. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector is used to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for network connection. RJ-45 Connector 4. HDMI Connector 5. VGA Port The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect a LAN cable for a great view of the computer display. 3. VGA Port 3. Power Connector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook. 2. Introductions 2-17 Left Side View 1 2 345 6 1. Ventilator 1.
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Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of memory card, such as an USB Port. 4. This connector may support various types of the benefits the SATA interface brings to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Card Reader The built-in : Used for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice. Contact the local dealer for an external microphone. Introductions 2-20...
Users can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of memory card, such as an USB Port. 4. This connector may support various types of the benefits the SATA interface brings to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Card Reader The built-in : Used for further and correct information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice. Contact the local dealer for an external microphone. Introductions 2-20...
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... the location with "open" mark. 5 34 6 Please contact your local dealer to your notebook. To remove the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Carefully slide out the battery pack a bit to the unlocked position. 3. Locate the battery release button on the bottom side. 5. Push and hold the release button to have another battery pack in reserve for enough power supply. Make sure the notebook is turned...
... the location with "open" mark. 5 34 6 Please contact your local dealer to your notebook. To remove the battery pack, following the steps below: 1. Carefully slide out the battery pack a bit to the unlocked position. 3. Locate the battery release button on the bottom side. 5. Push and hold the release button to have another battery pack in reserve for enough power supply. Make sure the notebook is turned...
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... Mode Select this mode while performing game applications. Getting Started 3-9 ECO Power Saving Function (Optional Supported) Enabling the ECO Engine ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides various power saving modes - Read the instructions bellow to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks with this function off recurrently. 2. Gaming Mode Select this mode while playing multimedia applications Press and hold the Fn button...
... Mode Select this mode while performing game applications. Getting Started 3-9 ECO Power Saving Function (Optional Supported) Enabling the ECO Engine ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function, provides various power saving modes - Read the instructions bellow to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks with this function off recurrently. 2. Gaming Mode Select this mode while playing multimedia applications Press and hold the Fn button...
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... your display, hard drive, and battery. Power Options in Windows OS allow you to a command from power saving mode in Windows OS: 1. To be able to wake up from any of user inactivity. The Shut Down Computer menu will present the options to standby/hibernate mode after a period of following: the power button, the mouse, the keyboard. Go to adjust the power management settings in response to control the power management features...
... your display, hard drive, and battery. Power Options in Windows OS allow you to a command from power saving mode in Windows OS: 1. To be able to wake up from any of user inactivity. The Shut Down Computer menu will present the options to standby/hibernate mode after a period of following: the power button, the mouse, the keyboard. Go to adjust the power management settings in response to control the power management features...
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Getting Started 3-15 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 3-15 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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Increase the built-in speaker's volume. Decrease the LCD brightness. Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. Increase the LCD brightness. Getting Started 3-22 [Fn] Key + + + + + + Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Enable or disable the touchpad function.
Increase the built-in speaker's volume. Decrease the LCD brightness. Decrease the built-in speaker's volume. Increase the LCD brightness. Getting Started 3-22 [Fn] Key + + + + + + Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and both. Enable or disable the touchpad function.
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... power saving modes provided by ECO Engine, or to turn this function off recurrently. Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information of this ECO Engine, Power Saving Function. + Webcam Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F6 button to turn it off. Getting Started 3-23 Disable the computer's audio function. + Force the computer into sleep...
... power saving modes provided by ECO Engine, or to turn this function off recurrently. Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this manual for the detailed information of this ECO Engine, Power Saving Function. + Webcam Press and hold the Fn button, and then press the F6 button to turn it off. Getting Started 3-23 Disable the computer's audio function. + Force the computer into sleep...
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The devices shown in the reference figures here may come with the package of the notebook. Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may be different from the devices users have. The actual external optical storage device may vary depending on the notebook allow you purchased. All devices listed here are for reference only. Getting Started 3-32 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the model you to connect peripheral devices.
The devices shown in the reference figures here may come with the package of the notebook. Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may be different from the devices users have. The actual external optical storage device may vary depending on the notebook allow you purchased. All devices listed here are for reference only. Getting Started 3-32 Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the model you to connect peripheral devices.
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... connect these devices, install the drivers for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete.. This notebook is capable to auto 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 the notebook. Getting Started 3-33 Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices This notebook provides USB ports for each device first if necessary, and then connect the device...
... connect these devices, install the drivers for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete.. This notebook is capable to auto 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 the notebook. Getting Started 3-33 Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices This notebook provides USB ports for each device first if necessary, and then connect the device...
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The 15-pin D-sub VGA port allows users to the notebook. To connect the external display, make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off, and then connect the display 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 3-34 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 the notebook. To connect the external display, make sure the notebook and the external display are both powered off, and then connect the display 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 3-34 Connecting the External Display Devices This notebook provides a VGA port for a great view of the notebook display.
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... notebook provides a HDMI port (optional) for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on the notebook and the external display should respond by default. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) is connected to the notebook, power on a single cable. If not, you can switch the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. Once the display is a new interface standard for connecting a larger display...
... notebook provides a HDMI port (optional) for PCs, displays and consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on the notebook and the external display should respond by default. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) is connected to the notebook, power on a single cable. If not, you can switch the display mode by configuring the settings in Display Properties of Windows operating system. Once the display is a new interface standard for connecting a larger display...
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... section of this storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center. This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack, and the battery pack is replaceable by users. To replace the battery pack, please refer to increase the performance of Using Battery power for details. Getting Started 3-41 1 2 3 4 This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive, and this notebook, depending on the...
... section of this storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by the authorized dealer or service center. This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery pack, and the battery pack is replaceable by users. To replace the battery pack, please refer to increase the performance of Using Battery power for details. Getting Started 3-41 1 2 3 4 This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive, and this notebook, depending on the...
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... Menu Save or discard the changes before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu. Boot Menu Set up boot type and boot sequence. Main Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, memory size and setting of the notebook in order to enter the other menus. BIOS Setup 4-4 BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to achieve a better performance. Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings, such as power consumption, USB/ PCI devices...
... Menu Save or discard the changes before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu. Boot Menu Set up boot type and boot sequence. Main Menu Show system overview information about BIOS version, CPU features, memory size and setting of the notebook in order to enter the other menus. BIOS Setup 4-4 BIOS Setup Menu Once you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select the tags to achieve a better performance. Advanced Menu Adjust the advanced settings, such as power consumption, USB/ PCI devices...
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... the effective PCI bandwidth. Setting options: Auto, Enabled and Disabled. Setting options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248. Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows users to boot the system by the use USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, or portable disk, in a conservative power mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). This item allows you should set to higher values. BIOS Setup 4-7 Advanced Menu Intel(r) SpeedStep...
... the effective PCI bandwidth. Setting options: Auto, Enabled and Disabled. Setting options: 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, and 248. Legacy USB Support Selecting Enabled allows users to boot the system by the use USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, or portable disk, in a conservative power mode (the processor works at FSB400-600MHz or FSB533-800MHz). This item allows you should set to higher values. BIOS Setup 4-7 Advanced Menu Intel(r) SpeedStep...
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...] to enter and change . Select User Password to give or to abandon password setting, same as below: 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 be added in the menu. Note that Supervisor Password field allows users to abandon new password setting. BIOS Setup 4-9 Security Menu Supervisor Password When this item is set password from CMOS memory.
...] to enter and change . Select User Password to give or to abandon password setting, same as below: 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 be added in the menu. Note that Supervisor Password field allows users to abandon new password setting. BIOS Setup 4-9 Security Menu Supervisor Password When this item is set password from CMOS memory.