JA112 User Manual for BERI
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1. computer And let it remain at the setup screen until the battery runs out 3 Fully charge the battery again User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management Using Windows Power Options Applicable for Windows based Operating System only Windows Power Management provides basic power saving features In the Windows Power Options Properties Start gt Control Panel gt Power Options dialogue box you may enter time out values for display and hard disk drive optional Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive optional after 1 minute of inactivity for example Windows Power Schemes The power management control panel in Windows XP known as Power Schemes is designed to provide the user with an easy to use interface The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window Schemes are easy to understand based on notebook usage scenarios and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well Go to Start gt Control Panel and double click the Power Options icon Always on mode puts the processor into maximum performance mode which provides no power saving The other schemes control processor performance based on demand For example Max Battery mode lowers the processor s speed and voltage to conserve power as much as possible User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management In this dialog box you can manually set2. Optimal Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes F10 key can be used for this operation Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup Security e Saves Changes and Exit After you have completed the BIOS settings select this item to save all settings exit BIOS Setup utility and reboot New system settings will take effect on next power up F10 key can be used for this operation e Discard Changes and Exit Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions and exit e Discard Changes Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions e Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Default value for all the setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management Chapter 3 Battery Power amp Power Management In this chapter you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery power and learn about the system s power saving features TFT display Central processor hard disk drive optional are the major hardware subsystems that consume the most power Power management deals how these key components should behave to conserve power For example you can have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to re
3. User s Guide Advanced Setup Under this menu you may view CPU information configure HDD optional and enable disable wireless LAN and Card reader port BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Advance Settings Configure CPU WARNING Setting wrong in below sections may cause system to malfunction gt CPU configuration gt IDE Configuration gt Communication Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Communication See Below Item Selections Description Sub menu oe J Erne Enable or disable the WLAN Module Card Enable Enable or disable the Card Reader function Reader Disable BIOS Setup Security User s Guide Security Setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Install or change the Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc e Supervisor Password Install or Change the Password e User Password Install or Change the Password Using Password Protection BIOS Setup Security Two Levels of Password Protection are available The B
4. and click on the Advanced tab Check off Always show icon on the task bar Select Max Battery if you want the system to enter suspend mode more often Or select Always On if your notebook PC is plugged into an AC power source User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management Home Office Desk Portable Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery ale Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different User s Guide Upgrading Your Computer Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer Upgrading the Mass Data Storage Device To upgrade the mass data storage capacity you can either replace the existing M System flash storage module with one that has a higher capacity or instead replace it with the 1 8 inch P ATA type hard disk drive module You need to obtain the optional upgrade kits from your dealer as this type of module is not commonly available Be sure to make a backup copy of all your data before attempting this operation Warning ae The upgrade is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician to install it for you Apply care when handling the hard disk Donot drop or apply any shock Do not press on the cover Do not touch the connector with your fingertips Mishandling of the hard drive can result in permanent loss of data Make a backup copy of the drive s content before you removeit User s Guide Upgrading Your Comput
5. the LCD and hard drive s time out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column Lower time out values will save more battery power Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alas Power Meter Advanced Hibemat Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Tum off montor Ater15mins Ater5mins System standby After 20mins M Ater5mins OK Cancel Apply pi Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different User s Guide Suspend Mode Standby Suspend Battery Power amp Power Management The system automatically enters this mode after a period of inactivity which is set in the Power Schemes dialog box In Standby mode hardware devices such as display panel and hard disk are turned off to conserve energy Power Button Action Power Schemes Alarms Porat Metar Advanced Hibesnat E Promot for password when computes resumes trom standby Power buth When close the id of my portable computer powes button on my computer The notebook PC s power button can be setto turn off the system or activate the suspend mode Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Power Options and click on the Advanced tab In the pull down menu select how you wish the power button to work as User s Guide Battery Powe
6. to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit e Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to the computer e Check to see the power indicator of the computer is on e Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key e Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections Make sure the latches on the connectors latch securely on to the receptor end 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 Besureall the device drivers are installed properly For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work e f external devices such as USB camera scanner printer do not function correctly when connected to the system it is 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 e Be sure to go to BIOS SETUP and load DEFAULT SETTING after BIOS re flash User s Guide Trouble Shooting Audio Problems No speaker output e Software volume control is turned down or is muted Double click the speaker icon on the lower right cor
7. IOS provides both a Supervisor and a User password If you try to activate both passwords the Supervisor password must be set first The passwords activate two different levels of protection User s Guide 1 System always asks for password every time it is powered on 2 System asks for password only when you attempt to enter BIOS utility BIOS Setup Security The passwords are encrypted and stored in NVRAM Make sure you write them down or memorize them If you lost the passwords the computer may need to be sent back to the factory or to an authorized service dealer to reset the passwords Boot Setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Settings gt Boot Settings Configuration gt Boot Device Priority gt Hard Disk Drives gt Removable Drives Install or change the Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc User s Guide BIOS Setup Security e Boot Settings Configuration See Below Selections Sub menu Description Item Quick Boot Disabled Enabled Enabled The system skips certain tests while booting This shortens the boot up time Disabled The system performs full tests while booting Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled When Enabled the system will display OEM logo instead of the POST messages When Disabled the system will disp
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 os Note Tips and information for special situations s lt Warning Important information that must be followed for safe operation X Tip Tips and useful information for completing tasks Caution identifies important information that if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer Important Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data components or persons 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 Getting to know the Basics Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Security Chapter 3 Battery Power amp Power Manage
9. charge the battery The Battery Pack Lithium lon Battery Your notebook uses a six cell Lithium lon battery pack that provides power when you don t have access to an AC outlet pi Note Itis necessary that you charge the battery pack for at least 6 hours before using it for the first time In the Standby Suspend mode a fully charged battery loses its power in roughly 1 2 day or less When not being used the battery s power will deplete in 1 2 month The battery pack in this system is not removable by user User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management Battery Low Power Warning 1 Low Battery Warning Low battery condition occurs when battery power is reduced to 6 The red battery staters LED indicator blinks 2 Very Low Battery Warning Very Low battery condition occurs at 3 power remaining The red battery status LED indicator blinks When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition you will have about 3 5 minutes to save your current work Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius 32 degree F or above 60 degree C 140F This may adversely affect the battery pack Charging the Battery and Charging Time To charge the battery plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The charging time is approximately 4 6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 6 10 hours when the notebook is turned on When the battery is fully charged the ba
10. ector i Side View Flex cable Join the two connectors HDD ij connector Top View of the HDD Module Bay User s Guide Upgrading Your Computer 5 Put the metal cover and the keyboard back to their original position Make sure the edge of the keyboard now resides under the spring loaded latches You may need to use a small pin to push in the latch first before you drop in the keyboard Congratulations You have just completed the hard disk drive installation You may need to reformat the new drive and re install O S drivers and all the necessary applications User s Guide Trouble Shooting Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping However incorrect operations and or mishandling may cause problems This chapter provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter When you encounter a problem you should first try to go through the recommendations in this chapter Instead of returning the computer and waiting for repair you may easily solve the problems by considering the following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information User s Guide Trouble Shooting Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions e Check to see ifthe problem persists when all the external devices are removed e Check
11. ects the next lower item t Select an item Selects the next upper item z Lower value Selects the next value within a field m Higher value Selects the next value within a field User s Guide Modifying the BIOS Settings The AMI BIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub menus Each menu item is described in this section Main Setup BIOS Setup Security Under this menu you may view BIOS Version and system memory capacity and also change system time and date BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version EC Version System Memory Size System Time System Date Language X XX X XX 504MB 12 12 00 Thu 10 26 2006 English Use or to configure system Time Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc pi Note Due to various configurations on this model your system may show different User s Guide BIOS Setup Security e System Date Type in the current date in MM DD YY format e System Time Type in the current time in HH MM SS format e Language See Below Item Selections Description Sub menu Language Spanish This is the language selection for Portuguese Intel s TPM function the new hardware based English security protocol that authenticates the notebook PC
12. er Upgrading the M System Flash Storage Module To upgrade the flash storage module do the following 1 Power OFF the notebook Unplug the AC cord and all cables devices attached to the notebook Remove the battery 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity Place the notebook ona flat surface and fully open the LCD lid 3 Find the keyboard latches near the bottom edge of the keyboard The latch is spring loaded It will retract when pressed and revert back to its original position when released Use a small blade to press the latch inward The keyboard tray should pop up slightly over the latch If the keyboard tray does not pop up try to gently lift it up slightly above the latch Repeat this step for the other keyboard latch User s Guide Upgrading Your Computer 4 Carefully lift up the bottom edge and do not break loose the flex cable that connects to the keyboard Turn over the keyboard and the metal cover and then the Flash Storage Module is revealed Metal Cover 5 Locate and remove 1 ScrewA a ee m i TET E het M Sys Flash Storage Module User s Guide Upgrading Your Computer 6 Gently pull up the old module and replace it with the new one When you do this be sure that the flash module connector is properly seated on the main board as the connector may be attached to the old flash module The connector is what links the flash mod
13. ify the default settings in the BIOS The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users This is an important feature because a great deal of vital information is carried within the computer nowadays Unauthorized access can be prevented Later in this chapter you will learn how to use this security feature pi Note The BIOS Setup Utility you see on your notebook may appear slightly different than what is shown in this manual because your notebook may have newer BIOS version installed Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power When the BIOS performs the POST Power On Self Test press Del key quickly to activate the Ami BIOS Setup Utility pi Note You may need to press Del key fairly quickly Once the system begins to load operating system you may have to retry by cycle power on again D User s Guide BIOS Setup Security Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings exit the BIOS It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description ESC Exit Leaves a sub menu to return to the previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes Enter Go to Sub Screen Shows the Sub Menu F1 General Help Shows the Help Screen F9 Setup Defaults Load default values F10 Save and Exit Saves changes and reboots the computer lt Tab gt Select a field Selects the next field L Select an item Sel
14. lay POST messages i e devices information PS 2 Disabled Enabled Disable or Enable the built in touchpad Mouse Auto Support User s Guide e Boot Device Priority See Below BIOS Setup Security Selections snti Item Description E Sub menu P 1st Boot USB M Sys Set the type of device for the 1 st drive BIOS attempts Device uDiskOnChip to boot from If Realtek Boot Agent is selected system USB Generic will attempt to load boot sector from the Ethernet port STORAGE 2nd Network Set the type of device for the 2nd drive BIOS attempts Boot Device Realtek Boot to boot from Agent 3rd Boot Set the type of device for the 3rd drive BIOS attempts Device to boot from Note M Sys uDiskOnChip is the system s built in flash storage where programs and data are stored The Realtek Boot Agent allows you to boot from the Network When the BIOS performs POST you may also press F11 Key to enable the Boot Device selection menu You may choose USB M Sys uDiskOnChip USB Generic Storage Device or Network Realtek Boot Agent as the first storage device to boot from If you have already connected a USB Floppy Disk Drive beforepowering up it will appear as a USB FDC in the Boot Device selection menu User s Guide Exit Setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Options Save changes amp Exit Discard Changes amp Exit Discard Changes Load
15. lick once Context Menu User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Tips on Using the Touch Pad 1 The double click speed is timed If you double click too slowly your notebook responds as if you single clicked twice 2 Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad Also keep the surface of touch pad clean and dry to prolong its life 3 The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Heavy touch does not produce better response Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 7 inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi million colors for comfortable viewing The Intel Express integrated video graphics accelerator which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible performs graphic rendering ata lighting fast speed About the Display Switcher Utility The Notebook has a unique utility software called the Display Switcher that allows the user to choose between the different display modes quickly and easily The native display resolution for the Notebook is 800x480 which is 16 9 in aspect ratio The 16 9 LCD panel may cause some display problems because most applications are written for the typical 4 3 display panel The Display Switcher utility allows you to solve this problem C3 User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses special key combinations called hot keys to control brightness Pres
16. ment Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1 1 3 1 4 1 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 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 Yet Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity i DO NOT tamper with the batteries Keep them by keeping it away fromA C and heating vents ee expose the computer to rain or DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat away ron ae 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 Getting to know the Basics Chapter 1 Getting to know the Basics System AtA Glance Top view 1 LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed User s Guide Getting to know the Basics 2 Power Suspe
17. nd Button The power suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key Press momentarily to turn on the system Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system When the system is in Suspend Mode the Q LED status indicator shows green light 3 LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions Numeric keypad Cap lock WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the data activities See the LED Status Indicator Section for details The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the system power state and battery charging state See the LED Status Indicator Section for details 4 Built in Stereo Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo 5 Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data See Keyboard Section for details 6 Touch Pad The touch pad is a built in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse User s Guide 7 Built in Microphone The built in microphone records sound alle Warning Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook This may damage the display Side views Getting to know the Basics User s Guide Getting to know the Basics 1 Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and also conforms to 10 100Base TX transmission protocol 2 USB2 0 Port x2 The Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 compliant port allows you to connect a wide variety of device
18. ner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted or turned down all the way e Most audio problems are software related If your computer worked before chances are software may have been set incorrectly Sound cannot be recorded e Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted User s Guide Trouble Shooting Hard Disk Optional Problems The hard disk drive does not work oris not recognizable If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade make sure the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive is also correctly seated Remove it and reinsert it firmly and restart your PC Refer to Chapter 4 for details The new HDD may need to be partitioned and reformatted O S and drivers will need to be re installed as well Check the hard disk indicator LED When you access a file the LED lamp should light up momentarily The new HDD may be defective oris not compatible If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices User s Guide Trouble Shooting Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on e Make sure the computer is not in the Standby or Hibernate s
19. one allows you to record sound You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built in microphone bia Microphone User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10 100Base TX Fast Ethernet network adapter Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ 45 LAN port located on the left side of the computer This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network Connecting to the Network Use Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Ethernet cable only 1 Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 10 1 00BASE TX networks The maximum cable run length is 100 meters m 328feet ft User s Guide BIOS Setup Security Chapter 2 Bios Setup Security The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions It is a menu driven software which allows you to easily configure and change the settings The BIOS contains manufacture s default settings for the computer s standard operations However there are occasions when you need to mod
20. ons or increase system memory for higher performance The processor may have been overheated due to the system s inability to regulate its internal heat Make sure the computer s ventilation grills are not blocked User s Guide USB2 0 Problems The USB device does not work e Make sure the cable is fully connected e Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers e Contact the device vendor for additional support The End Trouble Shooting
21. r amp Power Management pi Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different alle Warning In the When close the lid of my portable computer pull down menu DO NOT select Do nothing otherwise the system will still run at high speed while the processor s fan grill is fully blocked by Ithe closed LCD panel The heat will damage the LCD panel Low Battery Warning Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate Low battery alarm Z Activate low battery alarm when power level reaches 10 Acti ior No action Run Program None Critical battery alarm Activate critical battery alarm when power level reaches 5 Alam Action Notiication Text Ai ction Standby Run Progam None Cancel User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management You can define when and how the system warns you of its battery low condition Go to the Alarms tab in the Power Options Properties box If you wish to hear audible beeps click on the Alarm Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm pi Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different Power Menu Quick Access Instead of making specific selections in the Power Options Properties box you can quickly and easily specify which pre set power saving function you desire by clicking on the Battery icon at the lower right hand corner of the task bar If you do not see a battery or AC in icon go to Power Options Properties box
22. rent when the AC adapter is not properly grounded via the ground pin However the amount of leakage current is within the safety regulation and is not harmful to human body LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook When a certain function is enabled an LED will light up The following section describes the indication User s Guide Getting to know the Basics System amp Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Symbol Indication Vv Green light indicates the system is ON L Green light indicates the notebook is in the suspend mode Orange light indicates the battery is being charged Blinking Orange light indicates the battery power is low Green light indicates the battery is Full and the AC Adapter is plugged in p No light indicates that the battery pack is removed When the AC Adapter is plugged in the alternating Green and Orange LED light indicates that the system stops charging the battery because the battery pack s temperature is too high Green light indicates the NAND Flash or the hard drive optional is being accessed Green light indicates the cap lock is activated gt E gt Go Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated a Green light indicates the WLAN module is active User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Keyboard Features Function Keys Quick Keys The function keys allow you to quickly acces
23. s Fn F6 to increase the brightness Press Fn F5 to decrease the brightness pi Note To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal backlight uses less power Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display 1 Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting Fn F5 2 Do not disable the suspend time outs 3 Ifyou are using AC power change to suspend mode when notin use User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display simply lift up the lid and then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position SN ey 5 gt To close the display cover fold it down gently she Warning To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when closing Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed ee Ce User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Audio Subsystem Your computer s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro compatible Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume press Fn F 10 To decrease the volume press Fn F9 Adjusting the Audio Volume in Operating System 1 Click the speaker symbol in the task tray 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Voice Recording A built in microph
24. s certain controls such as screen brightness audio volume suspend mode etc ER a EPT EP an lg Sd a Press and hold the Fn key and then press the various function key to activate the following controls User s Guide Getting to know the Basics Sel Action System Control gt En F1 Turns the WLAN module off or on t A n When the Wireless LAN function is enabled the A LED status indicator shows green light 2 Fn F4 Enters the Suspend Mode When the system is in Suspend n Mode the k LED status indicator shows green light XE Fn F5 Decreases Display Brightness t63 Fn F6 Increases Display Brightness cy Fn F9 Turns Speaker Volume down A Fn F10 Turns Speaker Volume up Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry Fn Num Lk An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad When the numeric keypad is enabled the PN LED status indicator shows green light Turns the character capitalization on or off When the cap lock is enabled Caps Lock the A LED status indicator shows green light Fn Scr Lk Press the Fn Scroll Lock key and then press up arrow or down arrow to move one line up or down Getting to know the Basics User s Guide Windows Keys Applicable only for Windows based Operating System Your keyboard also ha
25. s not work e Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good e The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator is working The Ethernet adapter does not appear to operate in the 100Mbps transmission mode e Makesure the hub you are using supports 100Mbps operation e Make sure that your RJ 45 cable meets the 100Base TX requirements e Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub socket that supports 100Base TX mode The hub may have both 10Base TX and 100Base T sockets User s Guide Trouble Shooting Performance Problems The computer becomes hot Ina35 C environment the certain areas of the computer s back case are expected to reach 50 degrees Make sure the air vents are not blocked If the fan does not seem to be working at high temperature 50 degrees Celsius and up contact the service center Certain programs that are processor intensive may increase the computer temperature to a degree where the computer automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped orruns very slowly Restart the computer This may be normal for operating system when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow speed devices such the floppy disk drive You may be running too many applications Try to close some applicati
26. s to your computer that can operate at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and play standards 3 Microphone Jack The microphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect a microphone 4 Stereo Headphone Jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect the headphones or external speakers 5 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely 6 Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer User s Guide Getting to know the Basics 7 2 in 1 Card Reader The 2 in 1 Card Reader supports SD Card and MMC Card You may need to remove the outer jacket to access the card reader slot on the rear side of the computer Flip open the jacket and the card reader slotis seen Rear View Card Reader User s Guide Getting to know the Basics AC Adapter Kan _S 1 DC out Connector The DC out connector docks to the power jack DC in on the computer 2 Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer 3 AC Plug TheAC plug plugs to theAC wall outlet User s Guide Getting to know the Basics she Warning Make sure you are using a standard 3 prong AC wall socket with a ground pin If not you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer s metal parts such as the I O ports This is caused by leakage cur
27. s two Windows keys 1 Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar 2 Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Fn Num Lk to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key in a color different from the alphabets This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators Press Fn Num Lk to revert to normal character keys User s Guide Touch Pad Getting to know the Basics The built in touch pad which is a PS 2 compatible pointing device senses movement on its surface As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad the cursor responds accordingly The following items teach you how to use the touch pad 1 Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor 2 Press buttons to select or execute functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touch pad twice produces is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse Function Left Button Right Button Equivalent Tapping Action Execution Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold to Tap twice quickly and on the second drag the cursor tap hold finger to the touch pad to drag the cursor Access C
28. ttery charge indicator becomes green User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management Note If system runs at heavy loading or in a high temperature environment the battery may not be fully charged You need to continue to charge it with the AC adapter plugged in until the charging LED turns green Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power in the battery status indicator which is located at the lower right hand corner of the task bar For Windows operating system you can also access the power meter by clicking the Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel Prolonging the Battery s Life and Usage Cycles There are ways you can do to prolong the use of battery e UsetheAC adapter wherever AC wall outlet is available This will ensure uninterrupted computing e Purchase additional battery pack e Store the battery pack in room temperature Higher temperature tends to deplete the battery s power faster e Thelife expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges User s Guide Battery Power amp Power Management pi Note Read Section Protecting Your Notebook in the beginning of this manual for tips about how to maintain the battery pack To achieve optimal battery performance you may need to do a battery calibration ata 3 month interval To do this 1 Fully charge the battery 2 Then discharge the battery by entering the BIOS setup screen Press Del key as soon as you turn on the
29. ule to the system board Flash module connector 7 Re attach ScrewA User s Guide Upgrading Your Computer 8 Put the metal cover and the keyboard back to their original position Make sure the edge of the keyboard now resides under the spring loaded latches You may need to use a small pin to pushin the latch first before you drop in the keyboard Congratulations You have just completed the flash module upgrade You may need to reformat the new flash storage module and re install O S drivers and all the necessary applications User s Guide Upgrading Your Computer Installing the Hard Disk Drive Module Optional To replace the flash storage module with the hard disk drive module do the following 1 Follow the first 4 steps in the previous section Upgrading the M System flash storage module to access the hard disk drive bay 2 Locate and remove 1 ScrewA Flash Storage odule M Sys Flash Storage Module ScrewAx1 User s Guide Upgrading Your Computer 3 Gently pull up the old module Be sure that you remove the flash connector as well You need to remove the existing flash module in order to install the hard disk drive module Flash module connector 4 The HDD module comes with a metal casing and a flex cable with HDD connector Place the HDD module into the HDD module bay and join together the two HDD connectors as shown below Flex Cable with HDD Connector Top View HDD Module HOD Conn
30. uspend modes The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes The screen is difficult to read e Thedisplay resolution should atleast be set to at least 800x480 for optimal viewing The screen flickers e Itis normal ifthe display flickers a few times during shutting down or powering up Keyboard and Mouse Problems The built in touch pad performs erratically e Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry e Donotrest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or using the touch pad User s Guide Trouble Shooting The built in keyboard accepts no input e Ifyou are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work e Try restarting the system The characters on the screen repeat while I type e You may be holding the keys down too long while you re typing e Keep the keyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity when you have already installed additional memory e Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system You should ask your vendor for alist of compatible DIMM e Thememory module may not be installed properly e Thememory module may be defective User s Guide Trouble Shooting Network Adapter Ethernet Problems The Ethernet adapter doe
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