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1. If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help she Warning could be serious If you choose to set a boot password If supported NEVER forget your password The consequences of this The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn gt keys Unwelcome numbers appear when typing If the LED is lit then Num Lock is turned ON The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN modules cannot be detected The modules are off Check the LED indicator and or function key indicator to see if the WLAN switch is on or off If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F2 WLAN key combination s in order to enable the modules2. Boot Drive Make sure there are no disc and or USB storage devices in any connected drive this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart e Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed e Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key e Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave If you are not sure of the changes you made try to restore all the settings to factory defaults e Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work e If external devices such as USB camera scanner printer do not function correctly when connected to the system itis usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first e Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving User s Guide Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original ca
3. amplifier or an audio recording device User s Guide Knowing the Parts Bottom view Slide outwards to unlock battery not connected Battery Latch Push outwards to release battery for removal The compartment where memory is assembled The inbuilt speaker for audio out from notebook 4 Hard Disk Bay The compartment Where HDD is physically assembled User s Guide Knowing the Parts Top view Video conferencing 4 Keyboard It is a standard US layout keyboard with 80 keys computer 5 Touchpad Pointing device that provides functionality as desktop mouse 6e Right click Button Works the same way as the right mouse button Left click Button Works the same way as the left mouse button LED Indicators From left to right Power Battery Indicator Num Lock Indicator Caps Lock Indicator Wireless LAN Indicator Microphone It can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recording User s Guide Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setti
4. connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub Connecting an External Monitor If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution you can connect an external CRT monitor to your computer Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor 1 Make sure that the computer is not turned on 2 Plug the monitor s signal connector to the computer s VGA connector User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 3 Plug one end of the monitors power cord into the power socket on the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet 4 To use the monitor turn on the monitor before turning on the computer 5 The monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display to the monitor or to both simultaneous display or to multi display by pressing the Fn F4 functional key In Windows you can also change the display through the settings in Display Properties 6 You can change display settings through your operating system See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information A Caution Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in the Standby mode or Hibernation mode If no external monitor is connected when the computer resumes the LCD mightnot display properly ae Note Make sure that the VGA driver is installed correctly XK Note Simultaneously display of
5. functions Function Keys The function keys marked in amber colour keys will act as hot keys when pressed while the fn key is held down Fn F2 To Enable Disable the WLAN function aii Fn To Decrease the Speaker Volume _ As of now this function is not implemented this model User s Guide Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD optional that provides to enable hardware features add functionality not provided by the native operating system Ths driver CD contains all drivers utilities for all supported operating systems including those that have been pre installed The driver CD does not include the operating system itself pi Note Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Using the Notebook PC User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Configuring the Touchpad You may want to configure the touchpad to suit your needs For example if you are a left handed user you can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vice versa You can also change the size of the on screen pointer the speed of the pointer and so on To configure the touchpad go to Control Panel Hardware and Sounds gt Mouse Properties However you can install the touchpad driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features Cari
6. network to connect to by clicking on a Pa Securty enabled network selection then click on Connect 4 Depending on the settings you may be asked to enter a WEP key refer to your Windows online help for more information on setting a wireless network connection User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Bluetooth Module on selected models Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth module is on Use the Bluetooth Tray icon to toggle power to the Bluetooth module make sure you install the drivers in proper order as in Driver CD alls Warning The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN and Bluetooth are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Bluetooth Tray icon to toggle power to the Bluetooth module and check the indicator to see ifthe module is powered on or not Bluetooth Wireless Connection Notebook PCs with Bluetooth technology eliminates the need for cables for connecting Bluetooth enabled devices Examples of Bluetooth enabled devices may be Notebook PCs Desktop PCs mobile phones and PDAs B Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or Express Card Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Bluetooth Wireless Feature Optional Please refer Operating system Bluetooth help menu to know t
7. s Guide Problem The battery LED power indicator m is blinking Red Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme check its settings You may also be using an Card USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing Refer battery tips which care with the machine Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options The computer feels too hot Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on ina travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked User s Guide Troubleshooting You forget the boot password
8. Notebook PC User s Guide TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE Specifications and information found in this guide are subject to change without notice Any changes therefore will be incorporated in future editions The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document Notational Conventions Throughout this manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text XE Note Identifies additional information that requires special attention Caution Identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer i Important Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all the keys When necessary keys are also shown in graphics Any title command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface Overview Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computer s DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work DO NOT use your notebook
9. ase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches pi Note The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scratch the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC Cover Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as itis plugged into the computer and an AC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC isin use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices and will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings A Caution There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walking through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions f
10. computer under processor make sure you don t block the openings DO NOT press or touch the display panel surfaces harsh conditions provided for ventilation S DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic DO NOT expose to direct sunlight DO NOT use or store in extreme and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it fields temperatures LET Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them by keeping it away from A C and heating vents e the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat away Om idrar P If you are traveling with your computer DO NOT expose to dust and or corrosive DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids remember to carry it as hand luggage Do not chemicals pick up or hold your notebook by the display directly on the display check it in as baggage User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Congratulation on the purchase of new HCL Netbook Computer Operating Environment Since users are likely to maintain the same posture for a long period of time when using the computer they will be exhausted more easily if compared with other users engaged in other general operations This section will illustrate the suggested posture and the operating environment for the use of the computer Health Management Take a 2 t
11. ebook PC Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data User s Guide Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC Use power button to turn ON the PC If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press Del upon boot up to enter the BIOS Setup To view post screen press Tab key during logo screen and press Esc to go to bootable devices Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your Press the power operating system This can prevent loss of button unsaved data or damage to your software programs If the system is locked up because of hardware or software problems press the power button to turn off the computer Standby Depending on your settings in Windows Press any key or Press you can put the computer in Standby power button mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing the Fn Esc function key e Pressing the power button Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows Press the power you can put the computer in button Hibernation mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing the Fn Esc function key e Pressing the power button If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer User s Guide Getting Started Keyboard Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full sized keyboard including Functional key for specific
12. he usage of Bluetooth device Refer below screen shot how to select help menu Hlustooth Settiegs Fheteeth Indnemalion Exchareger Wenless F e Tratafer Remote Camera D Note e Totake advantage of the Bluetooth feature the Bluetooth driver supplied with your computer must be installed e Depending on your model your computer may incorporate the Bluetooth capability for short range about 10 meters wireless communications between devices without requiring a cable connection e With Bluetooth data can be transmitted through walls pockets and briefcases as long as two devices are within range User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Cable Lock You can use a Kensington type cable lock to protect your computer physically against theft The cable lock is available in most computer stores To use the lock loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table Insert the lock to the Kensington lock hole and turn the key to secure the lock Store the key in a safe place User s Guide Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Overview When you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have fol
13. ity User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Use appropriate lighting Use the same appropriate lighting that is intended for office use when you use the computer Adjust the angle of the display to the position with which you can see the display clearly You won t see the screen clearly if the display reflects light In addition the visibility of the display varies with the angle due to its feature Adjust the angle of the display to ensure its clear visibility Clean the display A dusty display makes the screen hard to see clearly Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to clean the display regularly Important This machine is a precision machine For the place of installation and operation please read carefully the section For the Correct Use of this Product and Your Safety to ensure the correct operation Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect ff all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk q j drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the P hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and checkthatit is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display j panel a User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC Cover Your Notebook PC You can purch
14. lowed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then reboot You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Else approach for your service representative Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators to see the computer s power status e Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections battery adapter anywhere GD User s Guide Troubleshooting e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode use power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn and Fn vVkeys to adjust the brightness e Display Choice Press Fn F4 to make sure the system is not set to external only display e
15. movie files on the LCD and on the external monitor is not possible due to chipset limitation User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Connecting USB Device Your computer has three USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse USB Universal Serial Bus is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture It supports Plug and Play technology so you can install and remove USB devices without turning off the computer With its multiple connection capability up to 127 devices can be connected in a daisy chain configuration In addition you can use USB hub that converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices can be connected To connect USB device simply plug the device cable to one of the USB ports User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Card Reader 3 NOTE e To take advantage of the Card Reader the Card Reader driver supplied with your computer must be installed e You can use only storage cards Your Card Reader does not support cards with I O input output functions such as awireless network card or Bluetooth card Your computer has a Card Reader The Card Reader supports the MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD amp Memory Stick MS cards To insert an Card Reader 1 Locate the Card reader slot on the right side of the computer and remove the slot cover 2 Align the card with its connector
16. ng for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precaution Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard object Note The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touchpad The touchpad responds best to light pressure User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Audio Features X Note eTo take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities the audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed elf you experience interference while recording try lowering the microphone recording volume The audio subsystem of your computer features Built in microphone e External audio connectors Q Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the LAN The internal 10 100 Mbps LAN Local Area Network allows you to connect your computer to a network It supports data transfer rate up to 100 Mbps To connect the network cable to the LAN
17. ng switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided Indian standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveller about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC adapter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surge protection and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC Connecting the AC DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet s power and the AC DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC The power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges D User s Guide Getting Started Important Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek servicing You may damage both your battery pack and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter zhe Warning The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The bat
18. o 3 minute break every 30 minutes when you are operating the computer for a long time Sedentariness will also cause stress Do some gentle gymnastics during your break for recreation When you have symptoms such as eyestrain sleepiness dizziness stiff in the shoulders or numbness of the wrists or hands have a rest right away In case these symptoms remain the next day please contact your doctor as soon as possible Posture When You Are Using the Computer Please use the computer with your body relaxed and with a good sitting posture For this please pay attention to the following tips e Adjust the height of the desk and the chair to look down from a position a little bit higher than the screen e Adjust the chair until you can lean your back closely on the chair and sit down with your back stretched C D User s Guide Introducing the Notebook PC e Relax with no strength put onto your shoulders and bend your knees comfortably e Putyourwrist comfortably to keep it parallel to the desk Operating Environment Look down from a position a little ee bit higher than eet Release your strength oe i put on the shoulders the screen Stretch your back Lr Bend your elbow comfortably to keep your wrist parallel to the desk Your eyes will feel tired easily if you cannot see the screen clearly Pay attention to the following tips and adjust the screen constantly to ensure its clear visibil
19. or using your Notebook PC mis cae Pe sa BINA oes a md SN l z 7 e Ar 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC amp Important When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the notebook PC by the display panel Ss Note To power ON the power button needs to pressed slightly deeper and to be hold fora second User s Guide Knowing the Parts Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC Right Side View No Purpose Description 1 Card Reader Port Allows a Mul tiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD Memory Stick MS or Memory 2 USB Ports To connect a USB device such as a flash drive printer digital camera joystick and more 3 LAN Port Standard RJ 45 Network port to connect network LAN 4 Kensington Slot Locks the computer to a stationary object for security User s Guide Left Side View Knowing the Parts No Purpose Description 1 Air vent Notebook s cooling vent 2 DC In Jack port To Connect the AC adapter 3 External Display Port To Connect an external display 4 USB Ports To connect a USB device such as a flash drive printer digital camera joystick and more 5 Microphone Connector To Connect an external Microphone Audio Output Connector To Connect a set of headphones external speakers with
20. pointing to the slot and its label facing up Slide the card into the slot until it reaches the end 3 Windows will detect the card and assign it a drive name typically E To remove an Card Reader 1 Click Start then Computer 2 Right click the drive with the card and select Safely Remove 3 Pull the card out of the slot User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Using the Wireless LAN Depending on your model an internal half mini PCI E wireless LAN WLAN card may have been pre installed in your computer This card allows you to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment The WLAN features include ePeer to Peer Ad Hoc andAccess Point Infrastructure modes support e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 128 bit data encryption elEEE 802 11a b g or 802 11b g standard compliance Turning Off On the WLAN Radio If you need to temporarily turn off the radio press Fn F 2 To resume network connection press Fn F2 again It takes approximately 30 seconds for your computer to make a successful WLAN connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect Connecting to a Wireless Network CF stile 1 Make sure that the WLAN radio is on AA ea 2 Double click the Wireless Network Connection icon located T aian i Sie ec s on your Windows system tray If any wireless network is detected the following window appears on screen Big Unnamed network Unsecured neto 3 Select a wireless
21. ses e g ina CD wallet e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS password e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network mail settings etc even if just brief notes Viruses o Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet Be aware when e mail downloading file from internet ensure those are virus free User s Guide Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software e Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging yoursystem e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing This will void your warranty e Read the documen
22. tation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming User
23. tery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide few hours of battery life Battery Care The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer It is rechargeable using the AC adapter The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer alls Warning For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO not disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorised service center Note On while Battery Charging a common safety feature included in battery designs l e If the adapter is plugged in when battery is 95 to 99 it will not get charged further Because doing this kind of charging so frequently short charge discharge cycles between 95 and 100 may cause battery age to reduce User s Guide Getting Started Installing and Removing the battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack To Install the battery Pack To remove the battery pack amp Important Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with the Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Not
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