ASRock G22 Owner's Manual
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1. We 9 o 9 amp pee S H H H H H SE 18 Getting Started 3 D Power Management Modes zeg The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to Options 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 Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows gt Control Panel gt Power Options In System Settings you can define Sleep Hibernate or Shut Down for closing the display panel or pressing the power button Sleep 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 ap2. Lol w K Connect to a network re P Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Successfully connected to 1234 Select the wireless network you want to con nect to w P Connect to a network Disconnect or connect to another network Show Wireless gt a Network Connected Ah Mic Security enabled network LC Unnamed Network Unsecured network ail Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center After connection has been established Con nected will be shown 37 4 Using the Notebook PC amp 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 4 Note If your Notebook PC did not come with built in Bluetooth you need to connect a USB or ExpressCard Bluetooth module in order to use Bluetooth 63 Turning ON and Launching Bluetooth Utility This process can be used to add most Bluetooth devices See Appendix for complete process 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 Spa Ee P eg Aa y istrat AutoPlay Backup and Bluetooth Color Restore C Devices Management Add a Bluetooth Device NS Show Bluetooth Devices i
3. 33 4 Using the Notebook PC Connections Network Connection Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Note book PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 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 1000BASE T or Gigabit is only supported on selected models Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller CH 1 IT a pem a 0 n LAN connector is the larger of the two Network Hub or Switch Network cable with RJ 45 connectors 34 Using the Notebook PC 4 Modem Connection NOTE The built in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade After purchase modem and or network can be installed as an expansion card The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s
4. All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters 36 Using the Notebook PC 4 Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a network 1 Switch ON the Wireless function if necessary for your model see switches in Section 3 Not Connected AL y Wireless networks are available F E 2 You should see the Not Connected network icon 332 PM ele kl Er Connect to a network Select a network to connect to Som SS a All Dial d VPN Ei ue Op an e yy Unnamed Network Unsecured network ei Network Security enabled network a Ga 4 Select Show Wireless if you have many networks in your area P Connect to a network Type the network security key or passphrase for 1234 The person who setup the network can give you the key or passphrase Security key or passphrase E Display characters 7 Tf you have a USB flash drive with network settings for asus insert it now EN 6 When connecting you may have to enter a password Connect to a network N Turn on activity animation Turn off notification of new networks Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center Km Right click on the network icon and select Connect to a network meine Signal Strength Good Security Type WEP Radio Type 802 11g SSID asus
5. Control Panel Home T AN Date and Default Time Programs Send a File Receive a File Join a Personal Area Network Open Bluetooth Settings e g zs a H a b Dm vw 25 8 S S Zi 2 S S Remove Bluetooth Icon SS Ss ei sa fa 2 S 3 RH H m aig gn 5 ZS s z 22 Ki e ge p as bids D zo z SS z a D soo ES e S x 2 2 2 Select Add a Bluetooth Device on the taskbar 2b Or Launch Bluetooth Devices from the Windows men Control Panel 38 Appendix A Nordic Lithium Cautions for lithium ion batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions English ATTENZIONE Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato Sostituire la batteria con un una di tipo uguale o equivalente consigliata dalla fab brica Non disperdere le batterie nell ambiente Italian VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaBen Austausch der Batterie Er satz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage t
6. DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire W DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery INPUT RATING Refer to the rating label on the bottom of the Notebook PC and be sure that your power adapter complies with the rating DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any ma terials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag 1 Introducing the Notebook PC 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 4 NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC a NOTE The keyboard will be different for each territory i Microphon
7. fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4GHz 5GHz frequencies The optional built in wire less 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 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 These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network Sy Ad hoc mode Notebook PC Desktop PC The Ad hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect gt to another wireless device No access point AP is SE required in this wireless environment All devices must install optional 802 11 wireless LAN adapters amp Infrastructure mode Desktop PC The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network cre ated by an Access Point AP sold separately that provides a central link for wireless clients to commu nicate with each other or with a wired network
8. Name Port Yes Synaptics TouchPad V6 2 RSC Enable Disable Settings i intemal pointing device when extemal USB pointing device is attached Tray Icon Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM Static tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Animated tray icon in taskbar E 4 20PM WWW SYT DCS com Models with ALPS touchpad Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Orientation Hardware Tapping Gestures Others USB mouse connection USB Mouse and Touch Pad T SCH Pad is automatically invalidated elect this option to enable this feature elect this option to enable this feature Using the Notebook PC 4 Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below 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 internal high bandwidth PCI bus 4 IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Flash memory card specifications constantly change so compatibility may change without warning Flash Memory Card
9. internal modem should ZB have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by aA the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup the modem is ready to use 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 connection Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem Vo T m connector is the smaller of the two Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection 1s Telephone cables optional with RJ 11 connectors A 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 many commercial buildings or else damage will occur CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more information 35 4 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 for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of
10. 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 Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC WARNING For safety reasons DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts and DO NOT disassemble the battery If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact turn OFF the Notebook PC and contact an authorized service center 15 3 Getting Started d Powering ON the Notebook PC 16 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 bootup 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 drives A 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 not a problem with
11. tached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select the option in Windows Control Panel gt Mouse Properties gt Device Settings 28 r gt I p 4 System and Maintenance a User Accounts and Family Get started with Windows Safety Back up your computer Set up parental controls for any user WI Add or remove user accounts e Security Check for updates Check this computer s security statu e Allow a program through Windows Firewall 6 a gt Control Panel Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Customize colors Adjust screen resolution Network and Internet R Connect to the Internet him View network status and tasks D Clock Language and Set up file sharing 1 Region Change keyboards or other input methods vi Hardware and Sound ge Play CDs or other media automatically Printer Mous l Ease of Access VE Let Windows suggest settings Programs Optimize visual display k 4 Uninstall a program J Additional Options f Change startup programs ngs Adjust commonly used mobility E settings Change display language Mobile PC P Change battery setting Find Mouse properties in the Control Panel Models with Synaptics touchpad Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings Synaptics Pointing Device v9 1 5 22Nov06 Devices Enabled
12. the display IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turn ing OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materi als that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag IMPORTANT If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss 2 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge left in the battery 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 saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Note Screen captures shown 3 hr 31 min 99 remaining here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system Select a power plan e PowerdGear Entertainment E Powerd4Gear Battery Saving E PowerdGear High Performance Learn how to conserve power More power options Windows Mobility Center Left click the battery icon Getting Started 3 Power Options Windows Mobility Center Show System Icons lt i 6 43PM Right click the battery icon J 2 hr 23 min
13. 59 remaining Current power plan Power4Gear Entertainment Cursor over the battery icon without power adapter Current power plan Power4Gear Entertainment 29 95 available plugged in charging Cursor over the battery icon with power adapter NOTE You will be warned when battery power is low If you continue to ignore the low battery warnings the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode Windows default uses STR WARNING 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 2 Charging the Battery Pack is too high Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery 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 A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power It takes a few hours to fully charge the bat tery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC turns OFF when the battery pack is charged NOTE The battery stops charging if
14. Examples MMC Multimedia Card MMC Plus RS MMC Reduced Size with MMC adapter SD Secure Digital miniSD with SD adapter ADAPTER SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity microSD with SD adapter p g D S v Y G Nn xD Picture Card Memory stick MS PRO MagicGate Select Memory Stick Duo Duo Pro MagicGate with MS adapater Memory Stick Micro with MS adapter ay IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying format ting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur WARNING To prevent data loss use Windows Safely Remove Hard Safely Remove Hardware ware on the taskbar before removing the flash memory card 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive printed side up Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents TOC the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the on th
15. Multi Book G22 User Manual Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual 2 Knowing the Parts Lei Se E EGEDES S E Roa O EE LO SIE a EO E AEE E E ER PORC TE 3 Getting Started POWER OVS WE SIN FU Se Using Battery Fr OW EE Powering ON the Notebook PDC Checking Battery TEE Charging the Battery e VST ODIOS soest aiecotvn teres onc ga unnea NEEE E E E ER Power Management Modes A Sleep and Hibernate EE Thermal Power e ON E Special Keyboard UCU eebe Colored Hot EE Microsoft Windows EE Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad cccccceccsseceeecnseceeeceeeeceecauecauecaeesaeeseeesaeeees Keyboard S SOI eebe Status ue e ee Contents Table of Contents Cont 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing DEVICE EE 26 Using the OUEST BE 26 Kl e eet Me EE 27 Canng forthe Touchpad DEE 28 Automatic Touchpad Dsablmg 28 Flash Memory Card Reader E 29 lee DVE EE 30 FISK Ki UE 32 Memory CAV E 33 CONOCIO EEN 34 Network Connection cpssctecoatencpsnstansetencdesselnest ce ucnaatnaesroncteunesasesosscohatpanneucaleeseueres 34 Modem e ale ee ME 35 Wireless LAN Connection on selected modell 36 Windows Wireless Network Connechon 37 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected model 38 Contents 1 Introduction About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions A NOTE P
16. an be found in the glossary at the end of this user s manual A WARNING Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user s manual may result in hazardous laser exposure Do not attempt to disas semble the optical drive For your safety have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider Service warning label CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CDRH Regulations The Center for Devices and Radiological Health CDRH of the U S Food and Drug Adminis tration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2 1976 These regulations apply to laser products manufactured from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corpora tion and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only un less otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corpor
17. ation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 51
18. e Built in S O Power Switch d Camera QO Keyboard Camera Indicator d Q Touchpad and Buttons Display Panel O Status Indicators front O 10 Knowing the Parts 2 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC L lt EE SE x il S it a a ea ee 3 4 Audio Speakers Left and Right d O Flash Memory Reader TA Status Indicators front O Audio Speakers Left and Right 4 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Modem Port on selected models I IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC f d Cp OLAN Port ZS Q Power DC Input O Kensington Lock Port f 11 12 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC HIT CH Display Monitor Output H O USB Port 2 0 1 1 lt Microphone Input Jack Headphone Output Jack Q Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the comp
19. e touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch pad 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 Be cause the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor Cursor Movement Left Click Right Click Slide finger forward Slide finger Slide finger left right Slide finger backward Using the Notebook PC 4 Multi touch gesture usage Multi touch recognizes multiple simultaneous touch points to allow advanced software actions using just two fingers Chiral Scrolling Touch the vertical scroll zone as shown and then slide your finger CW or CCW to scroll continuously Convenient for scrolling a long document Chiral Rotate Touch the left vertical zone as shown and then slide y
20. e disc When the drive stops the disc is hub The hub should be higher than ready to be used the disc when correctly mounted A NOTE It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read 30 d Optical Drive Cont Removing an optical disc Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an angle to remove the disc from the hub WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be Using the Notebook PC 4 Emergency eject Actual location will vary by model The emergency eject is located in a hole on the optical drive and is used to eject the opti cal drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage 31 9 32 4 Using the Notebook PC Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive Current 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 or retailer for this Notebook PC IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Not
21. ebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from 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 ff Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Visit an authorized service center or retailer for informa tion on hard disk drive upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Memory RAM Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard REH disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system Ai ST and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process Wi There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Using the Notebook PC 4 IS IS only an example The memory compartment provides expansion ca pabilities for additional memory Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability Removing a Memory Card This is only an example This is only an example
22. er applica tion while Windows is running Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness FE Open Sun Icon F6 i Increases the display brightness is Envelope Icon F3 Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running F7 LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF This also stretches your screen area on certain models to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes F8 LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an external moni tor in this series Notebook PC 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 Getting Started 3 Colored Hot Keys cont FIO wf Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Fl WR Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Fle Au Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Ins Num Lk Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Del Scr Lk Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation 21 3 Getting Sta
23. ering Ua ln s iTo e lP numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press Fn and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left and Fn O for right With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right 8 Ki S 4 DI a NOTE The red arrows are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here 22 Getting Started 3 Status Indicators a Power Indicator T The power indicator lights when the Notebook PC is turned ON and blinks slowly when the Note book PC is in the Suspend to RAM Sleep mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC Q is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an 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 Gd Wireless Indicator This is o
24. hotos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides informa tion on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them The following are major sections of this User s Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual 2 Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components 3 Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC 4 Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below NOTE Tips and information for special situations y TIP Tips and useful information for completing tasks Y IMPORTANT Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data com ponents or persons WARNING Important information that must be followed for safe operation lt gt Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard d
25. il leverand ren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan sousittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistagan ohjeiden mukaisesti Finnish ATTENTION Il y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la bat terie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m re type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant French ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batterit ype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner Norwegian PEE mAIRE ERORE ESD ACHES OBA Mise CHAE STA DOK HOTKAY BSA ORRE TMBELT FAY Japanese o D e F ll Hg IMPORTANT Depending on model components used in the Notebook PC display panel may contain mercury Recycle or dispose according to local state and federal laws A 29 Appendix A amp Optical Drive Safety Information e Laser Safety Information Internal or external optical drives sold with this Notebook PC contains a CLASS 1 LASER PROD UCT Laser classifications c
26. llowing temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU e The fan 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 critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit 19 20 3 Getting Started Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines 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 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 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 Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Blu 7 etooth 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 e Icon F4 Pressing this button will launch your Internet brows
27. nly applicable on models with built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth on selected models When the built in wireless LAN and or built in Bluetooth is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary 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 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 e g A B C When the capital gt lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c 24 4 Using the Notebook PC 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Flash memory card reader Optical disc drive Hard disk drive Memory RAM Connections Network connection Modem connection Wireless LAN connection on selected models Bluetooth wireless connection on selected models A NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 25 4 Using the Notebook PC Hm Pointing Device 8 26 The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad point ing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice Th
28. o not actually type the lt gt or and the enclosed letters H Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC Follow all precautions and instructions Except as described in this manual refer all servicing to qualified personnel Do not use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near the surface Introducing the Notebook PC 1 IMPORTANT Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before clean ing Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth S DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en vironments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure SAFE TEMP This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products
29. onents on this side of the Notebook PC Optical Drive USB Port 2 0 1 1 lt HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE 3 Getting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Powering Options Power Management Modes Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators 4 NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 13 3 Getting Started Power System L Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US standard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to sup port different power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country TIP You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almos
30. our finger CW or CCW for rotating an item such as a photo E Two Fingers Flick Slide two fingers up down left or right for enhanced navigation such as browsing back on the web Two Fingers Pinch Zoom Slide two fingers outwards to zoom in Slide two fingers inwards to zoom out Convenient for viewing photos Momentum Motion Flick one finger for delivering smooth and fast cursor motion like that of a trackball Convenient for moving 2 a window onto a secondary monitor TIP For detailed multi touch gesture usage please refer to the video demonstration in Mouse Properties gt Device Settings 4 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 precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects R 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 Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is at
31. plications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Sleep is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your Ree Switch User current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF Log Off Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data Beeeisi ee Lock Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this WW Restart option You can also use the keyboard shortcut Fn F1 to activate this REESEN Sleep mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The Hibernate power indicator will blink in this mode Ges gt Shut Down gt Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Sleep Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option Recover by pressing the power button NOTE The power indicator will be OFF in this mode 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 fo
32. rted a Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Win dows desktop B The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor activates the properties menu B and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists amp 7 Colne of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient z 9 M These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric assignments are located at the upper right hand corner i a of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is TRV a lie engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED a i a E lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins f F Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards 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 8 8 Keyboard as Cursors amp 7 8 9 The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is p s f 9 o ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while ent
33. t every country d IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek servic ing Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter NOTE This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC 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 14 Ka Getting Started 3 Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable 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 Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer A Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 8 d 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
34. the temperature is too high or the battery voltage WARNING Do not leave the battery pack discharged The battery pack will discharge over time If not using a battery pack it must continued to be charged every three months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future 17 3 Getting Started o Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hiberna tion modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down RSA Switch User click the arrowhead next to the lock icon T Log Off ontro rane Lock 63 Restarting or Rebooting E nt SS After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to RIESEN Sleep restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box Hibernate Shut Down to allow restart To restart the system manually choose Restart Y IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON a Emergency Shutdown l In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart hold the power button over 4 seconds to shutdown your Notebook PC O hh 2 Ede
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