USER MANUAL FOR MINT NB - HCL Customer Support Division
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1. User Manual Notebook PC User s Guide NB MINT 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 Note identifies additional information that requires special attention Warning identifies additional information that requires special attention Tip 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 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 Atitle command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface Overview Chapter 1 Introducing the Notebook Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts Chapter 3 Getting Started Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC 2 1 3 1 4 12. card and wireless network adapter Flash Memory Slot This Notebook PC has a built in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified in The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high bandwidth PCI bus Gy iy User s Guide Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Optical Drive Type of optical drive depends upon your ordering The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs L1 DVD and have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities Stl Optical Drive Activity Indicator The optical drive activity indicator shows when data is being transferred by the optical disk drive This indicator will light in proportion to the data size transferred Optical Drive Electronic eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows My Computer 19 Optical Drive Emergency Eject The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the com
3. 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 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 mA DES Ep LaF LaF 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 ER Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity l l DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents E H expose the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat awa ON SN X i ZL I IR Z LE L 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 Transportation Precautions gt EER UN To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and disconnect N all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s gj m head retracts when t
4. Enable hibernation in Power MEn eerie Options and select Start Shut down and Hibernate Disk space for hbemation Free disk space 3 544 MB F start Shut Down Windows Disk space required to hibemate 34 ME Log off Administrator Shut dawn Restart Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand These low power modes are referred to as Stand by or Suspend to RAM and Hibernation mode or Suspend to Disk STD The Standby mode is a simple function provided by the operating system When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power saving modes the status will be shown by the following Stand by Power LED Blinks and Hibernation Power LED OFF User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Full Power Mode amp Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power management function is disabled by configuring Windows power management and Speed Step When the Notebook PC is operating in Ful
5. Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button a Important Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data User s Guide Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot keys The following define the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command Note TNH The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys E Zz Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup E Radio Tower F2 Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with and on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Fiiied Sun icon F9 Decreases the display brightness Pram mee On Lee LEA VPP VUITIUUVIT I YJ Increases the display brightness LCD icon F7 1oggies tne dispiay panei ON and OFF F EJ User s Guide Getting Started LCD Monitor Icon F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external monitor in this series Notebook PC
6. 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 Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Read the later pages for detailed information on using your notebook PC 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC a 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 Basic sides of the Notebook PC Top Side Refer to the diagram to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Chapter 2 Knowing the Parts 20 ree NaN i l M DA A a a ii F LUO User s Guide Knowing the Parts Camera on selected models The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with video conferencing and other interactive applications Microphone Built in The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD Which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produc
7. 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 E User s Guide Getting Started Important J 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 Youmay damage both your battery pack and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC converter 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 Note gt S E This Notebook PC may come with a three prong plug You must use a grounded AC outlet to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC she 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 re
8. PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX speed your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps it must be connected toa 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASET4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user intervention is required Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover LAN cable is required Fast Ethernet model Gigabit models support auto crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller Sa LAN connector is the larger of the two Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Wireless LAN Connection on selected models The optional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard f
9. a68 in connector at one end the PC Card Standard accommodates a number of function communication and data storage expansion options PC cards come in memory flash cards fax modem networking adapters SCSI adapters MPEG I II decoder cards Smart Cards and even wireless modem or LAN cards The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA2 1 and 32 bit CardBus standard The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses Type cards are 3 3mm Type Il Cards are 5mm and Type III Cards are 10 5mm thick Type I and II Cards can be used in a single socket and Type Ill Cards take up two sockets Type Ill cards are only supported on Notebook PC s with two PC card sockets 32 bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32 bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCl s 132MB sec By comparison the standard 16 bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB sec Since the Notebook PC is equipped with CardBus broader and faster data pathway it can handle bandwidth hungry operations such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Fast SCSI peripherals and ISDN based video conference The CardBus peripherals supports plug and play The CardBus socket is backward compatible with 16 bit PC Cards serving at 5 Volts operation while CardBus operates at 3 3 volts to reduce power consumption Inserting a PC Card PCMCIA 1 If there is a PC Card socket protector remove it
10. allows may devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer User s Guide Knowing the Parts LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pins is larger than the RJ 11 Modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters Modem Port The RJ 11 modem port is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal Battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter CAUTION MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY 6 Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Notebook PC security products These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC tobe removed f
11. reader is not only convenient but faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high handwidth PCI bus Supported Memory Types MS adapter IEE Duo Pro Duo Pro MG MS M Stick LE ase s MS Memory Stick MS MS Pro a E Select Soenen siev MMC Multimedia Card SD Secure Digital Important y Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying formatting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate atmuch faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable 2 5 6 3cm wide and approximately 374 95cm high IDE hard disk drive Current IDE hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit an authorized service center for this Notebook PC User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Important SSS amp Poor handling of the Notebooks PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away form static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped Connections Note The built in modem and network cannot be installed later
12. safely turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panelis opened Power 4 Gear Key Functions only one appropriate driver and application are installed under Windows operating system The power4 Gear button toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time When you are using an AC power adapter Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment When you remove the AC adapter Power4 Gear will switch between seven modes in the battery DC mode segment When you remove or apply the AC adapter Power4 Gear will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment AC or DC Battery Mode AC Mode NOTE The number of supported modes may vary depend upon hardware configuration User s Guide Getting Started Wireless Switch Wireless Models only Toggles the internal wireless LAN OR Bluetooth on selected models ON or OFF with an on screen display When enabled the corresponding wireless indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Status indicators Front Power Indicator The power indicator lights when the notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the notebook PC is in the Suspend to Ram standby mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to d
13. than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life itis not recommended to buy extras for storing Swarming 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 Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon boot up to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drive J Important rv To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Note Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON This is part of the Notebook PC s test routine and is nota problem with the display User s Guide Getting Starte
14. LCD gt External Monitor gt Both This function does not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display property Settings IMPORTANT Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook Pc FIO Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Window OS Speaker Down Icons F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Window OS Speaker Up Icons F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Window OS Fn ins Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to Num LK use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering de Ser Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion sate of the keyboard for cell navigation CW 2 a Microsoft Window Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below fy The key with the Windows logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object mi User s Guide Getting Started Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad i l The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 a a Keys that make number intensive input more convenient These dual purpose keys are labeled in Blue on the key caps Numeric assignments are located at the upper right
15. as and upgrade After purchase modem and or network can be installed as a PC card PCMCIA Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should 32 gt have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ II connector on both ends Connect one end to the W modem port and the other end to and analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use E Se Note When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connections Warning _____ Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the RJ 11 to digital phone systems found in may commercial buildings or else damage will occur Caution For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem 000000000000008 aik a Telephone connector is the smaller of the two Telephone cables with RJ 11 connectors Telephone connection is optional User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Notebook
16. built in speakers Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack 1 8inch can be used to connect an external microphone Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings USB Port 2 0 1 1 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbit sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously ona a single computer with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting S amp as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer ee User s Guide Knowing the Parts IEEE 1394 Port IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100 400 Mbits sec can handle up to 63 units on the same bus IEEE1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port PCMCIA Card Slot One PCMCIA Compliant PC card socket is available to support one type I II PC card the socket supports 32 bit card bus This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion such as memory cards ISDN SCSI smart
17. d The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of anew operating system Y Important lf warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use my result in data loss User s Guide Getting Started Checking Battery Power nh hours 99 remaning The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left _fortecsinng power mnfommaton y icon in the batt
18. disc s center until the disc snaps onto the contents TOC on the disc When the drive hub The hub should be higher than the stops the disc is ready to be used disc when correctly mounted Note S Itis normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Cont Removing an optical disc Emergency eject Actual location vary by model Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc The emergency eject is located in a hole on the upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the optical drive and is used to eject the optical drive hub tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject Note Make sure not to stab the activity indicator located in the same area Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions form your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle When inserting a CD it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD User s Guide Using the Notebook PC she Warning Ifthe CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub to CD can be damaged when the tray is closed Always wa
19. e any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids use plain water if necessary to i clean the display panel Ea Power Switch a The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from 4 Standby Use the switch once to turn On and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC In windows XP this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Eeee noms User s Guide Knowing the Parts Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a button Details are described in chapter 3 Keyboard The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be depressed the palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navigation in the windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Status Indicators front Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions Details are described in Chapter 3 Status indicators top Status indicators represent various hardware software conditions Detail
20. ed to remove excess heat depending on temperature threshold settings Hard disk drive Compartment The hard disc drive is secured in a compartment Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by HCL authorized service centers only a CE User s Guide Knowing the Parts Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows us moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through HCL authorized dealer Shutdown Button Emergency In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shut down the Notebook PC Wireless LAN WLAN Component The WLAN compartment allows the installation of a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices User s Guide Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC YA a a OSS T ss j ooo iw A 5 Headphone Output Jack The stereo headphone jack 1 8inch is used to connect the Notebook PC S audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the
21. ery A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power 92 remaning charging saving features your general work habits the CPU and system memory size The check the remaining battery power move your cursor over the power icon The al Inao pag is connected power icon is a battery when not using AC power and a plug when using AC power Double click on the icon for more information and settings Home Office Desk Portable Laptop Presentation Adjust Power Properties Always On be Open Power Meter Minimal Power Management Max Battery hy deter the battery icon for Power4 Gear sub menus Us If you ignore the low battery warning eventually the Notebook PC enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR Warning ett x ne alle Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Remaining Battery power may be shown in terms of percentage or hours and these units may vary depending upon the operating system versions or hardware configuration User s Guide Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC you will have to charge the ba
22. for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 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 Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or PC Card Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled mobile phones You can wireless connect to your mobile phone Depending on your mobile phone s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging User s Guide Using the Notebook PC 69 Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals lt 2 or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled N A wireless keyboard or mouse NOY Pairing with Bluetooth enabled devices You first need to pair your Notebook PC with a Bluetooth enabled device before you can connect to it Make sure the Bluetooth enabled device is turned ON and ready to accept a pair Lau
23. hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by EEE pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the 2 external keyboard enables disable the NumLock on both keyboard OE a simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or amp 7 8 OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric a IL data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor keys UEIS shown For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left stra OCRECEO With Number Lock On use Shift and one of the cursor keys 7 shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down i al a Shift U for left and Shift O for right Note re The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here EEE eeeeee C User s Guide Getting Started Switches and Status Indicators i Switches D Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Use the switch once to tun ON and once to turn OFF the notebook PC In Windows XP this button can d also be used to
24. he power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and a display panel C 7 Cover Your Notebook PC You can purchase 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 scrap 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 it is 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 is in 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 Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings 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
25. indows XP or Windows Vista The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a driver CD s that provides drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend functionality help manage ZA your Notebook PC or add functionality not provide by the native operating A system Ths driver CD contains all drivers utilities and software for all supported operating systems including those that have been pre installed The driver CD does not include the operating system itself Note some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Automatic Touchpad Disabling on selected models Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will automatically disable the Notebook Pc s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached To turn OFF this feature deselect the option in Windows Control panel Mouse properties Device settings Mouse Properties Enable Disable Settings e internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached Tray leon C Remove tray icon from taskbai C Static tay icon in taskbar Arimated tray icon in taskbar ox Cees C User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Cursor The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mouse The to
26. isk Hibernation mode Battery charge indicator The Battery charge indicator is a LED that shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC S Battery is charging when AC power is connected OFF The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained Blinking Battery power is less than 10 and the AC power is not connected User s Guide Getting Started Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The light flashes proportional to the access time Wireless LAN connector This is only applicable on models with internal Wireless LAN When the internal wireless LAN is enabled This indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to actas numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicator Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters eg A B C When the capital lock light is OF F the typed letters will be in the lower case form eg a b c Chapter 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed operating system such as Microsoft W
27. l Power Mode the Power LED remains ON If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption select Maximum Performance instead of disabling all power management features ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management ACPI was developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features ACPI is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs Note n APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating systems like Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC Suspend Mode In Stand by STR and Hibernation STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the Fn F1 keys The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF Recover from STR by pressing any keyboard button except Fn Recover from STD by using the power switch just like powering ON the Notebook PC User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock this mode puts devices including the LCD back light in their lower acti
28. movable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup a E 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 Important Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To Install the battery Pack To remove the battery pack Important S amp 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 Notebook PC User s Guide Getting Started Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged Fully draining and charging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the batteries be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 29 C 50 F and 85 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher
29. nch eae Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start Programs Bluetooth or select Add New Connection from information the Bluetooth taskbar icon if available eee Bluetooth Settings Wrelese File Transfer Remote Camere Acd New Connection Ag i Device Fropernes and Security Cervice Properties Help E Ext Bluetooth Settings from Windows Add New Connection tam the Start Programs Bluetooth Bluetcoth taskbar icon This wimani wil one the actlings fie Bitna dwi nanatin Paras argare yea Rein th dawn ae on and etin ook Geress Nee Meeamnesses H O Curton Made Tha daw ya iina thaddnls ete coreecm 2 22 9E dite Click New Connection from Follow the wizerd to add Bluetooth After complete you should see Bluetooth Settings devices your device in the window User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Stand by and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel The following shows the power options properties in Windows You can define Stand By or Shut down for closing the display panel pressing the power button or activating sleep mode Stand by and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components When you resume your work your last status Such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut down will close all applications and ask if y
30. ns can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precaution e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Donottouch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Donotrest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Donotscratch 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 Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices This Notebook PC has the following storage devices e PCMCIACard e Optical drive e Flashmemory reader e Hard Disk drive User s Guide Using the Notebook PC PC Card PCMCIA Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet wide range of application needs The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have
31. or wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4 GHz frequencies The optional built in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802 11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards The optional built in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point But this depends upon the environmental conditions like presence of high magenetic and electrical field etc To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA features Ad hoc mode Notebook PC Desktop PC The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device No access point AP is required in this wireless environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Infrastructure mode Notebook PC Desktop PC The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link
32. ou want to save your work if any are not saved Stand by is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned geiiieasnc OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data Powe Schemes dam Poner metei Advanced Htemae To operate select Start Shut down and Stand by ih Select Ihe powersaying seltings you wanl to uss Options C Always show icon on the taskbar Promet for password when computer resumes from standby Shut Down Windows Powe buttons Vihee close the lid of my portable computer Copyright 1985 2003 Microsoft Corporation Do nothing R nid ik da you ari Le conpiar loda When pess Ihe power bulton on my compuler Shut down Shut down Whan pess the sleep Button on my compter Stand by User s Guide Using the Notebook PC Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your ODMA current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not Fewer schemes Aiams Power mater Advarced teins have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly dl snd terete ena el reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up computer comps out of ibemation retums tos previous state components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more Hbarnate power compared to Stand by To operate
33. ponents on this side of the Notebook PC Audio Speakers The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled Display Panel Latch One spring loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use To open the display panel move the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel while holding the latch Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle sle Warning 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 User s Guide Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Q Display Monitor output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing ona larger external display USB Port 2 0 1 1 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices cameras hard disk drives printers and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbit sec USB 2 0 USB
34. ress the left cursor button and release Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Double clicking Double tapping This is a common skill for launching a program directly form the corresponding icon you select Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches the corresponding program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse the following 2 examples produce the same results Double Clicking Double Tapping Press the left button twice and release Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish You can move the cursor over the item you select and while keeping the left button depressed moving the cursor to the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragged the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping Press the left button and slide finger on touchpad Lightly sticke the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike Note A software scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Basic functio
35. ritical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit
36. rom a fixed object Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when removed m C Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Important Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur 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 m the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a O wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook oe ATS PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may Sm ige AED connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets oS eS oe a H without setting 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
37. s are described in Chapter 3 EEEeeee CE Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC sle Warning The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TOAVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT User s Guide Knowing the Parts Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test Process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory in installed Visit an authorized service center for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Central Processor Unit CPU This Notebook PC features asocketed processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors in the future Visit HCL authorized service center for information on upgrades sle Warning End user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty Cooling Fan The cooling fan is activat
38. tch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage ACD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive After the CD is properly inserted data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives except that nothing can be written to or changed onthe CD Using the proper software a CD RW drive or DVD CD RW drive can allow CD RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing deleting and editing capabilities Vibration is normal for all high speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD Print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar Flash Memory Card Reader This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can read the following flash memory cards Secure Digital SD Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick Select MS Select Memory Sticks Duo with MS adapter Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Pro Duo with MS Pro adapter Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology The built in memory card
39. ttery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time Anew battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned on The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged Note amp The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually click MIE Start button and select Turn off computer and then choose Restart Ta Powering Off Stand By Turn OfF In Windows XP power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Turn Off and then choose Turn Off or Shut Down Important To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC 1 Hold the power button over 4 seconds or 2 Press the shutdown button VO TIP
40. uchpad is pressure Scroll Area sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some applications Right Click software Left Click Important Do not use any object in place of your finger to operate the touchpad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive object cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor orward Slide finger right around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead backward of a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate properuseof N the touchpad Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor Scrolling on selected models Scroll Up Scroll Down Slide your finger up or down on the right side to scroll a window up or down Touchpad Usage Illustrations Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly Keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color the following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping P
41. using the Removing a PC Card instructions below Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted A Carefully connect any cable or adapter needed by the PC Card Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side Removing a PC Card PCMCIA To remove the PC card first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card then double click the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove 1 Press in the toggle eject button and release 2 Press the extended button again to eject the The recessed spring loaded toggle will extend PC Card Carefully pull the ejected PC card when pushed in and released out of the socket Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the drive s eject button and the tray will eject the tray completely out Be careful not to touch out partially the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 1 Hole the disc by the edge and face the disc s 2 Slowly push the drive s drive s tray back in printed side up Push down on both sides of The drive will begin reading the table of the
42. ve state The Notebook PC enters Stand by mode low priority when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time The timeout can be set through Windows power management higher priority To resume system operation press any key STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT Stand by Stand by through Windows start button Any device Timer as set though Power management in Windows Battery low Control panel higher priority STR Stand by Hot key See colored Hotkeys under special keyboard Signal from modem port Suspend to RAM Keyboard Functions in the previous section Power button or any key STD Hibernate Hotkey see colored hot keys under Special Power button Suspend to disk Keyboard Functions in the previous section Soft OFF Power button can be defined as STRor STD Power button Shut down through windows Start button Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e Thefan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit e The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit e The system shut down for c
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