X501H Notebook Computer
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1. Keyboard TouchPad Pointing Device Microphone Camera The built in HD VGA camera allows you to snap a photo or create a video chat or video conference with just a click Microphone The built in microphone allows for the reception and transmission of voice and or other audio data to any program capable of accepting such input Touch panel The touch panel is a multi touch support pointing device IU BEFORE YOU START Suspend Power On Button This button turns your notebook on and off or puts it to sleep See Suspend Power On Button in the Power On section for more information TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device is a mouse like cursor control with a touch sensitive movement pad Status Indicator Lights The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes These modes are Suspend Power On status battery AC adapter status and hard disk drive HDD activity2. N MJ X501H Notebook Computer USER S MANUAL ENGLISH July 2012 ENS CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START 5ucieiescoseuii eek Ci a decas soa ebore ved ceVL E rcs ea aD Crede 5 Make sure you have everything 1111leeeeeeeeeeeeee eene nennen nenne nennen nnns 5 Familiarize yourself with the computer eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eene 6 OPENINGCTHE DISPEAY PANE D a niae Eb nec oo aet duc erates ieee leit 6 FRONT OVERVIEW tie aiscetas enit da cet ios eias oue Ra aes dede uds S dev uide EERS 7 LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW uiis ete n Rer eer uerba a A 9 RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW veesii iin aeie nennen nenne nenne nennt i a nna nnns 10 BACK OVERVIEW ssc c 12 BOTTOM OVERVIEW csan os cect sees cesech E os caancacses des 13 GETTING STARTED isis ease eects a ee eee casa ecu S ae oneness 14 Power SOUC CS d anions erro cae reli a iana dated donut NR eerta luego De 14 CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS eese nennen nnne nnns 14 RECHARGING THE BATTERY esses nnne nennen nennen nnne nnns 15 Starting Your NoteDODK ic Ieri eade Rod eeemu Tet Praise dde desea Ero a RUD Te ere p vU nnn 16 FOWER ON M P HP 16 STATUS INDICATORS serpens ene dioe aoo pae eo AQUA dcm uet tabo Maie duca pU duse iens 17 USING IFUNG HON qmi m em 19 USING THE TOUCHPAD rises E 20 MEMORY M
3. Keyboard A full size keyboard with the numeric keys and the dedicated Windows keys aly ale BEFORE YOU START LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook Power Adapter Port USB Port Power status LED Audio Combo Jack Memory Card Reader Headphone amp Microphone Power Adapter Port The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium Ion battery Memory Card Reader Sea The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures music a Y and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs Power status LED This LED will change color or flash when system status change or battery charging USB Port The USB port allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices They support v3 0 of the USB standard which allows data exchange rates as high as 4 8 Gb s The USB port supports sleep and charge functionality USB 3 0 1s backwards compatible with USB 2 0 Audio Combo Jack Headphone amp Microphone The audio combo jack allows you to connect headphones external speakers amplifiers or an external mono microphone Sew E BEFORE YOU START RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW The following is a br
4. SLY E BEFORE YOU START Make sure you have everything When you receive your notebook PC unpack it carefully and check to make sure you have all the items listed below For a pre configured model you should have the following e Notebook Computer e AC adapter with power cord e Driver and Applications CD e Quick Start Guide or User Guide Depending upon the configuration of your notebook you may also need the following items Dual DVD RW Application CD e Super Multi DVD RW Application CD e Blu ray DVD RW Application Disc Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook components NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the actual appearance of your notebook Q may vary from that shown in this manual E ay P BEFORE YOU START Familiarize yourself with the computer OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL LIN Sa aes ale BEFORE YOU START FRONT OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the front of the notebook Camera Touch Panel Status Indicator Lights Suspend Power On Button
5. computer has two types of power source a Lithium Ion battery or an AC adapter CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power Remove the AC adapter Your notebook will automatically switch to battery power NOTE The polymer battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will need Q to connect the AC adapter to use your notebook PC E 13 ae GETTING STARTED RECHARGING THE BATTERY The polymer battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter To recharge the battery make sure the battery is installed and the computer is connected to the AC There is no memory effect in The polymer batteries therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook PC is in use while the battery is charging If you want to charge the battery more quickly put your computer into Suspend mode or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery Low Battery State When the battery charge is low a notification message appears If you do not respond to the low battery message the battery continues to discharge
6. ODUEE UPGRADE igi cocectcct Santa eae edad a end eieniarioeeds 21 TROUBLESHOOTING erasini DO ER MER UE ann DU QUU RR TUR ERU OUR dices tun 22 Identifying the Probl me vice Eicioetus eeu colebat Fk etva cu deti eva t ex cpo nass Pd Rec ERU 22 2 A LZ E TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computers DO NOT use your notebook computer under processor make sure you don t block the harsh conditions openings provided for ventilation i amp i DE DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic surfaces fields es DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it x E DO NOT expose to direct sunlight ay ly ce Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity DO NOT expose the computer to rain or by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents moisture yA NA sj E DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display y DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive chemicals Ifyou are traveling with your computer remember to carry it as hand luggage Do not check it in as baggage DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display di
7. generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and p used in accordance with the instructions maycause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user 1s encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting 21 ay MEMO
8. h the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers 20 ae MEMO Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that maycause undesired operation Any changes or modifications including the antennas made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or tra nsmitter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li mits 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
9. he Power indicator stops flashing and the goes out in which case you have lost the data that was not saved Once you provide power you can continue to use your computer while an adapter charges the battery 14 ay GETTING STARTED Starting Your Notebook POWER ON Suspend Power On Button The suspend power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium Ion battery you can power on your notebook by pressing the suspend power on button located above the keyboard If you need to take an extended break press the button again to turn it off caution Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or n vibration as you risk damaging the hard disk When you power on your notebook it will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionalityf a fault is found your computeremits an audio warning and or displays and error message Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test POST your notebook loads the installed EL operating system caution Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test POST or an n unrecoverable e
10. he choices in order are built in display panel only both built in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only FN F4 Decreases the screen Brightness e FN F5 Increases the screen Brightness Fan e FN F6 Mutes the computer s volume FN F7 Decreases the computer s volume e FN F8 Increases the computer s volume e FN F9 Shut down the Panel Backlight FN F10 Tune on the Web camere e FN F11 Goes to Tune on the Bluetooch e FN Esc Enables or disables the TouchPad function e FN Ins Enable Number Lock keyboard 18 NP GETTING STARTED USING THE TOUCHPAD A TouchPad pointing device comes built into youromputer It is usedto control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel The cursor Control works the same way a mouse does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure from the tip of your finger The touchpad includes the left and right buttons that function as mouse buttons The actual functionality of the left and right buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used Finally the scroll bar allow you to navigate quickly through pages without having to use the on screen cursor to manipulate the up and down scroll bars Left button Right button p z Scroll area area pog Cl
11. icking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button once and then i mmediately release it To right click move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once Double Clicking Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while moving the cursor To drag move the cursor to the item you wish to move Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it Dragging can also be done using only the TouchPad First tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad and then release your finger Using the Scroll bar allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window s scroll bars This is particularly useful whe
12. ief description of the right side of the notebook Kensington Lock Slot LAN RJ 45 Port HDMI Port USB Ports USB Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices They support v2 0 of the USB standard which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb s E HDMI Port aie x The HDMI port allows you to connect a video device such as a television a projector or a VCR to your computer LAN RJ 45 Port The LAN port is designed to support a 10 100 1000 Base T standard RJ 45 plug Kensington Lock Slot The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object with an optional security cable 10 ae BEFORE YOU START BACK OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the back of the notebook 11 aes ale BEFORE YOU START BOTTOM OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook Fan Outlets RESET Fan Outlets These are open ports for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer s internal components Do not block or place the computer in such a position that you inadvertently allow the outlet to become blocked Reset For system reset power will shutdown 12 IU GETTING STARTED Power Sources Your
13. n you are navigating through on line pages 19 Ai ae TROUBLESHOOTING Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field However you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot or problems with peripheral devices that you can solve by replacing the device The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service Identifying the Problem If you encounter a problem go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting 1 Turn off your notebook 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source 3 Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure ra 5 Turn on your notebook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved contact your support representative Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you wit
14. ower On Indicator This light on the power button and on the frontof the system illuminates when the computer is powered on ay 16 GETTING STARTED Suspend Status Indicator This light flashes when the computer is in the Suspend mode Hard Disk Drive HDD Activity Indicator The Hard Disk Drive HDD Activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is being accessed and if so how fast Caps Lock Status Indicator Caps Lock indicator show you the keyboard case on or off Number lock Status Indicator Number lock indicator show the Number keyboard on or off Wifi Indicator Wifi Indicator show you the wifi module on or off d 17 E GETTING STARTED USING FUNCTION KEYS Your computer has 12 function keys F1 through F12 The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used The FN key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key e FN F 1 Places the notebook in Suspend mode Pressing the Power button returns it to active mode e FN F2 Enables or disables the wireless network connection e FN F3 Allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice T
15. rror may occur 15 ae GETTING STARTED STATUS INDICATORS The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes These modes are Powervv on Suspend status Battery AC Adapter status and hard disk drive HDD activity P Caps Lock WIFI Indicator Indicator EY P Number Lock Indicator Hard Disk Drive HDD Activity Indicatorz JCDC JC OC XC OC JC OCOC XC C OC XC CC J COAL LJ Power On JODO OOOO suspend status it tt eat te LJ Indicator DOD DUDUDCDT OQ 1 KA LLL Power On Suspend Status Indicator P
16. until it is too low to operate When this happens your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode There is no guarantee your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point CAUTION To protect your computer from damage use only the power adapter that came n with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating Battery Replacement LO There is danger of explosion of an incorrect battery type is used for replacement For computers equipped with a replaceable lithium ion battery pack the following applies eif the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA there shall be a marking close to the battery or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions eif the battery is placed elsewhere in the computer there shall be a marking close the battery or a statement in the servicing instructions The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text cAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type Dispose of used n batteries according to the instructions Once your note computer goes into Suspend mode as a result of a dead battery you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged battery Once you have provided power you can press the Suspend Re sume button to resume operation In Suspend mode your data is maintained for some time but if a power source is not provided promptly t
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