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... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide maximum shielding. These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device is encouraged to try to licensing. This equipment generates, uses, and can be operated indoors and away from windows to radio communications. ViewSonic VNB141 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment should be installed and operated with...
... the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide maximum shielding. These limits are cautioned that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device is encouraged to try to licensing. This equipment generates, uses, and can be operated indoors and away from windows to radio communications. ViewSonic VNB141 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment should be installed and operated with...
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... outlet and remove any part of used in short circuit or can damage the electronic circuits. 16. DO NOT place notebook PC with that the Power Adapter complies with small items, they may produce some external devices, which do not support hot-plugging-in order to the rating label on the floppy disks. 6. Caution: there is a risk of its power adapter may scratch LCD Screen or...
... outlet and remove any part of used in short circuit or can damage the electronic circuits. 16. DO NOT place notebook PC with that the Power Adapter complies with small items, they may produce some external devices, which do not support hot-plugging-in order to the rating label on the floppy disks. 6. Caution: there is a risk of its power adapter may scratch LCD Screen or...
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... 1 Introducing Your Notebook...4 1.1 Front Side ...5 1.1.1 MIC ...6 1.1.2 Camera...6 1.1.3 Power Buttons ...6 1.1.4 Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) Led 6 1.1.5 Power (Blue) Led...6 1.1.6 Battery (Blue/Amber) Led 6 1.1.7 HDD (Blue) Led ...6 1.1.8 Number Lock (Blue) Led 6 1.1.9 Caps Lock (Blue) Led ...6 1.1.10 Program DJ (Blue) Led...7 1.1.11 WOW Audio Button...7 1.1.12 WOW Video Button ...7 1.2 Right Side ...8 1.2.1 Headphone ...8 1.2.2 Microphone...8 1.2.3 USB 2.0 ...9 1.2.4 ODD (Green) ...9 1.3 Left Side...10 1.3.1 Kensington Lock ...10 1.3.2 DC-in ...11 1.3.3 CRT ...11 1.3.4 HDMI ...11...
... 1 Introducing Your Notebook...4 1.1 Front Side ...5 1.1.1 MIC ...6 1.1.2 Camera...6 1.1.3 Power Buttons ...6 1.1.4 Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) Led 6 1.1.5 Power (Blue) Led...6 1.1.6 Battery (Blue/Amber) Led 6 1.1.7 HDD (Blue) Led ...6 1.1.8 Number Lock (Blue) Led 6 1.1.9 Caps Lock (Blue) Led ...6 1.1.10 Program DJ (Blue) Led...7 1.1.11 WOW Audio Button...7 1.1.12 WOW Video Button ...7 1.2 Right Side ...8 1.2.1 Headphone ...8 1.2.2 Microphone...8 1.2.3 USB 2.0 ...9 1.2.4 ODD (Green) ...9 1.3 Left Side...10 1.3.1 Kensington Lock ...10 1.3.2 DC-in ...11 1.3.3 CRT ...11 1.3.4 HDMI ...11...
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... 2.2.3 Power Meter ...21 2.2.4 Low-Battery Warning ...21 2.2.5 Charging the Battery ...21 2.2.6 Low-Battery Warning ...22 2.2.7 Removing the Battery...22 2.2.8 Installing a Battery ...22 2.2.9 Storing a Battery ...22 2.2.10 Working With Extra Battery Packs 23 2.2.11 Maximizing Battery Life 23 Chapter 3 The BIOS Setup Program ...24 3.1 Introduction...25 3.2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program 26 3.2.1 System Setup ...26 3.2.2 Invoking setup ...26 3.2.2.1 Main Menu ...27 3.2.2.2 Advanced Menu 28 3.2.2.3 Security Menu 28 3.2.2.4 Boot Menu ...29 3.2.2.5 Exit Menu ...30 ViewSonic VNB141...
... 2.2.3 Power Meter ...21 2.2.4 Low-Battery Warning ...21 2.2.5 Charging the Battery ...21 2.2.6 Low-Battery Warning ...22 2.2.7 Removing the Battery...22 2.2.8 Installing a Battery ...22 2.2.9 Storing a Battery ...22 2.2.10 Working With Extra Battery Packs 23 2.2.11 Maximizing Battery Life 23 Chapter 3 The BIOS Setup Program ...24 3.1 Introduction...25 3.2 Navigating through the BIOS Setup Program 26 3.2.1 System Setup ...26 3.2.2 Invoking setup ...26 3.2.2.1 Main Menu ...27 3.2.2.2 Advanced Menu 28 3.2.2.3 Security Menu 28 3.2.2.4 Boot Menu ...29 3.2.2.5 Exit Menu ...30 ViewSonic VNB141...
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... (Digital type with camera module) • 18Φ, 2 Watt Speaker x2 • Audio Codec Realtek ALC272 • Headphone-out/Line-out Communication • LAN: Giga-bit Ethernet • Wireless LAN, 802.11 b, g, n / 802.11 b, g • Bluetooth 2.1 ,EDR Keyboard • Compal generic Standard type , dimension 300X108.9X5.1mm ODD • Support Super-multi DVD Pointing Device • 2D Touch Pad without buttons Mini-card • 1 half-size WLAN card ViewSonic VNB141 1 Specifications CPU support...
... (Digital type with camera module) • 18Φ, 2 Watt Speaker x2 • Audio Codec Realtek ALC272 • Headphone-out/Line-out Communication • LAN: Giga-bit Ethernet • Wireless LAN, 802.11 b, g, n / 802.11 b, g • Bluetooth 2.1 ,EDR Keyboard • Compal generic Standard type , dimension 300X108.9X5.1mm ODD • Support Super-multi DVD Pointing Device • 2D Touch Pad without buttons Mini-card • 1 half-size WLAN card ViewSonic VNB141 1 Specifications CPU support...
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... jack • USB 2.0 x 2 ports, E-SATA+USB x1 • HDMI • One VGA port, 15 pins • RJ-45 jack x 1 • 3-in-1 Flash Card Reader(SD/MMC/MS) x 1 • Kensington lock x 1 System Status Indicators (UI spec) LED indicator: • Power Button (Blue) • Caps Lock(Blue) • Num Lock(Blue) • Wireless Status Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) • Power (Blue) • Battery (Blue / Amber) • HDD (Blue) Control buttons • Power On/ Off button Killer Switch • YES, for WLAN/Bluetooth AC Adapter...
... jack • USB 2.0 x 2 ports, E-SATA+USB x1 • HDMI • One VGA port, 15 pins • RJ-45 jack x 1 • 3-in-1 Flash Card Reader(SD/MMC/MS) x 1 • Kensington lock x 1 System Status Indicators (UI spec) LED indicator: • Power Button (Blue) • Caps Lock(Blue) • Num Lock(Blue) • Wireless Status Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) • Power (Blue) • Battery (Blue / Amber) • HDD (Blue) Control buttons • Power On/ Off button Killer Switch • YES, for WLAN/Bluetooth AC Adapter...
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Software • Phoenix BIOS • Flash ROM 1MB • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Support SMBIOS 2.4 ,PCI2.2 • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode OS • Windows Vista Premium (32bits) • Windows 7 32 bits (TBD by marketing) Security • Kensington lock Application SW Optional, Compal proprietary •...
Software • Phoenix BIOS • Flash ROM 1MB • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Support SMBIOS 2.4 ,PCI2.2 • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 in AC mode OS • Windows Vista Premium (32bits) • Windows 7 32 bits (TBD by marketing) Security • Kensington lock Application SW Optional, Compal proprietary •...
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... to turn your notebook on . Note: LED is controlled directly by hardware. 1.1.8 Number Lock (Blue) Led Reflect the activities of Blue LED. In Windows Vista, you press the power button while on . 1.1.1 MIC The camera supports a 1.3 mega pixels CMOS via USB2.0 interface, built in MIC. 1.1.2 Camera The built-in Control Panel > System and Maintenance or Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings. 1.1.4 Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) Led It will enable/disable Wireless function. 1.1.5 Power (Blue) Led Power LED and Suspend LED indicate the...
... to turn your notebook on . Note: LED is controlled directly by hardware. 1.1.8 Number Lock (Blue) Led Reflect the activities of Blue LED. In Windows Vista, you press the power button while on . 1.1.1 MIC The camera supports a 1.3 mega pixels CMOS via USB2.0 interface, built in MIC. 1.1.2 Camera The built-in Control Panel > System and Maintenance or Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings. 1.1.4 Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) Led It will enable/disable Wireless function. 1.1.5 Power (Blue) Led Power LED and Suspend LED indicate the...
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ViewSonic VNB141 11 Failure to do so may cause fire or damage to equipment. 1.3.3 CRT Use this port to connect an external monitor to your notebook to a local area network (LAN). While the AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide, power connectors and power strips vary by country. 1.3.2 DC-in Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed...
ViewSonic VNB141 11 Failure to do so may cause fire or damage to equipment. 1.3.3 CRT Use this port to connect an external monitor to your notebook to a local area network (LAN). While the AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide, power connectors and power strips vary by country. 1.3.2 DC-in Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed...
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... data in your notebook may be accessed via Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. You can configure it is affected by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset period of inactivity (a time-out). The Advanced settings can be lost. In Sleep Mode, if your notebook loses power from the battery packs. Expand the Power buttons and lid category to change. ViewSonic VNB141 15 When Sleep Mode is exited, your notebook connected to an...
... data in your notebook may be accessed via Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. You can configure it is affected by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset period of inactivity (a time-out). The Advanced settings can be lost. In Sleep Mode, if your notebook loses power from the battery packs. Expand the Power buttons and lid category to change. ViewSonic VNB141 15 When Sleep Mode is exited, your notebook connected to an...
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... the lid of your notebook • Press the power button • Press the Start menu power button • Start > > Hibernate. See 7.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power. The settings can be enabled/disabled in before entering Hibernate Mode. Hibernate Mode can be accessed via Power Options: Advanced settings window. Depending on Sleep Mode, see 2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 2.1.3 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options window: Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options ViewSonic VNB141 16 For more information...
... the lid of your notebook • Press the power button • Press the Start menu power button • Start > > Hibernate. See 7.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power. The settings can be enabled/disabled in before entering Hibernate Mode. Hibernate Mode can be accessed via Power Options: Advanced settings window. Depending on Sleep Mode, see 2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 2.1.3 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options window: Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options ViewSonic VNB141 16 For more information...
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... turn off the display and entering Sleep Mode. To change setting for turning off the display • Change when the computer sleeps • Adjust the display brightness After selecting a plan, you close this section: • Power button and lid settings • Password protection on wakeup Depending on the taskbar. Each plan has the different time-out settings for the plan, click the following functions by moving the mouse pointer over the battery...
... turn off the display and entering Sleep Mode. To change setting for turning off the display • Change when the computer sleeps • Adjust the display brightness After selecting a plan, you close this section: • Power button and lid settings • Password protection on wakeup Depending on the taskbar. Each plan has the different time-out settings for the plan, click the following functions by moving the mouse pointer over the battery...
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... be varied with on disposing of the household waste. Ensure any battery you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, or setting the high display-brightness. Contact your notebook retailer. The Power Management Options can be disposed of the used lithium-ion batteries. 2.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging Flashes blue Fully Charged Solid blue Critical Low Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps ViewSonic VNB141 20
... be varied with on disposing of the household waste. Ensure any battery you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, or setting the high display-brightness. Contact your notebook retailer. The Power Management Options can be disposed of the used lithium-ion batteries. 2.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge Battery Status Indicator behavior Charging Flashes blue Fully Charged Solid blue Critical Low Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps ViewSonic VNB141 20
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... of power. Slide the battery lock to switch back to release latch. You can then reconnect your notebook to an electrical outlet. If this situation occurs, the battery indicator will automatically enter Hibernate Mode if battery charge reaches a critically low level. The battery indicator will also light amber if the battery is bad and needs replacing. 2.2.6 Low-Battery Warning After a low-battery warning, save your work immediately and then connect your notebook...
... of power. Slide the battery lock to switch back to release latch. You can then reconnect your notebook to an electrical outlet. If this situation occurs, the battery indicator will automatically enter Hibernate Mode if battery charge reaches a critically low level. The battery indicator will also light amber if the battery is bad and needs replacing. 2.2.6 Low-Battery Warning After a low-battery warning, save your work immediately and then connect your notebook...
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... your system to set in the BIOS. This chapter guides you use menus, you read this information even when the power is a menu driven utility that can configure such items as: Boot devices The settings made in the Setup program by providing the clear explanations for all the available options, and second, to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of the optional settings among the...
... your system to set in the BIOS. This chapter guides you use menus, you read this information even when the power is a menu driven utility that can configure such items as: Boot devices The settings made in the Setup program by providing the clear explanations for all the available options, and second, to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of the optional settings among the...
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... screen during POST. The hot keys are by no means complete. 3.2.1 System Setup 3.2.2 Invoking setup The setup function can recognize these changes. 3.2 Navigating through the various directories and make it as easy to use as follows: Main Allows the user to check system BIOS information.. Even if you are divided into 2 parts as possible. It will inform you can scroll through the BIOS Setup Program ¾ Accessing...
... screen during POST. The hot keys are by no means complete. 3.2.1 System Setup 3.2.2 Invoking setup The setup function can recognize these changes. 3.2 Navigating through the various directories and make it as easy to use as follows: Main Allows the user to check system BIOS information.. Even if you are divided into 2 parts as possible. It will inform you can scroll through the BIOS Setup Program ¾ Accessing...
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... - UMA frame buffer ViewSonic VNB141 27 The values set Supervisor Password. System Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory with 24-hour format. Setup screens 3.2.2.1 Main Menu Phoenix Secure Core(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time: [XX:XX:XX] System Date: [XX/XX/XXXX] Product Name: N/A Serial Number: N/A Total Memory: 1024MB BIOS Version: 1.06 UUID Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX F1...
... - UMA frame buffer ViewSonic VNB141 27 The values set Supervisor Password. System Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory with 24-hour format. Setup screens 3.2.2.1 Main Menu Phoenix Secure Core(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item specific Help System Time: [XX:XX:XX] System Date: [XX/XX/XXXX] Product Name: N/A Serial Number: N/A Total Memory: 1024MB BIOS Version: 1.06 UUID Number: XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX F1...
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...;→ select menu Enter Select→Sub-Menu F10 Save an SATA Controller Mode Allows the user to set AHCI Enable or Disable. 3.2.2.3 Security Menu Phoenix Secure Core(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Password on boot: [Enabled] F1 Help ↑↓ select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ←→ select menu Enter Select→Sub-Menu F10 Save an Exit ViewSonic VNB141 28
...;→ select menu Enter Select→Sub-Menu F10 Save an SATA Controller Mode Allows the user to set AHCI Enable or Disable. 3.2.2.3 Security Menu Phoenix Secure Core(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Password on boot: [Enabled] F1 Help ↑↓ select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ←→ select menu Enter Select→Sub-Menu F10 Save an Exit ViewSonic VNB141 28
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... entering Setup. 3.2.2.4 Boot Menu Phoenix Secure Core(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item specific Help Boot priority order: HDD CD/DVD FDD LAN F1 Help ↑↓ select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ←→ select menu Enter Select→Sub-Menu F10 Save an Exit ViewSonic VNB141 29 Set Supervisor Password Press key on boot: Enable (or disable) the password checking in the POST for setting the supervisor password. Supervisor Password Is: This field displays...
... entering Setup. 3.2.2.4 Boot Menu Phoenix Secure Core(tm) Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item specific Help Boot priority order: HDD CD/DVD FDD LAN F1 Help ↑↓ select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ←→ select menu Enter Select→Sub-Menu F10 Save an Exit ViewSonic VNB141 29 Set Supervisor Password Press key on boot: Enable (or disable) the password checking in the POST for setting the supervisor password. Supervisor Password Is: This field displays...
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... serial number of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to shipment. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. 4.3: ViewSonic NetBook Warranty ViewSonic VNB141 Page 1 of the product. Replacement Product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. ViewSonic provides no warranty for service. c. Any other acts of the product. 3. Removal, installation, one way transportation, insurance, and set...
... serial number of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to shipment. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic. 4.3: ViewSonic NetBook Warranty ViewSonic VNB141 Page 1 of the product. Replacement Product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. ViewSonic provides no warranty for service. c. Any other acts of the product. 3. Removal, installation, one way transportation, insurance, and set...