Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, this user’s manual can help you get the most from your computer. Manual Documentation Conventions Information Icons Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual. The information icons are placed before the step/information they apply to: Warning: Indicates the possibility of personal injury. Caution: Warns you of possible damage to equipment or data. Note: Informs you of special circumstances. Technical Information: Informs you of special requirements or limitations for use of item(s). Keyboard Conventions Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual in brackets. For example: indicates the control key (Ctrl on the keyboard). If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by a plus sign. For example: means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F8 key. 2 Users Manual CD-ROM Device Naming Convention In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD-ROM device. The program installation sequence assumes that the CD is drive d:\, however this is not always the case. The name of the CD-ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last HDD. For instance, if you have one HDD with two partitions, the HDD is drives C: and D: and the CD-ROM drive is then drive E. Touchpad Conventions You may be asked to click or double-click on items on the display screen. As a general note the touchpad actions act much in the same way as a wheel mouse, any differences are explained fully. The object that needs to be clicked upon will be displayed in Bold text or shown in a small figure such as the “Start Button” shown on the right =>. Table 1. Touchpad Click Conventions Windows Conventions: Almost all “Windows” programs will display the name/function of a button or icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about. Software User Documentation Your computer is shipped from the factory with several software programs installed. The software may include its own online or printed documentation. Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the software for more information. The figures and illustrations in this manual may not be identical to those on your system. General Icon Note: Some of the Icons used in Windows XP may be placed on the taskbar by selecting (ex: Place the volume icon in the taskbar) in the properties dialog box. Action Process Click Depress the touchpad left button and release Double-click Quickly click the left touchpad button two times Getting Started 3 Getting Started Introducing Your Computer The photographs used in this user manual may be somewhat different in shape and colour to those of your computer depending on the model of your computer. Front View Memory Card Slot (p 30) Touchpad Button Touchpad (p12) Keyboard (p8) LCD Panel Status Lights (LED) (p15) Right View USB Port Power Button Modem port (p36) LAN Port CF Card Slot (p33) (2.0) (p37) Left View DC-In Port Microphone (6 Pin) 1394 Port Monitor Port Jack USB Port Headphone/ (2.0) S/PDIF Jack Back View Security Lock Port (p81) Battery (p78) 4 Users Manual Bottom View Battery Latches 3D Speaker Getting Started 5 Turning the Computer On and Off To turn on the computer 1. Insert the battery and connect the AC adapter according to the Installation Guide. 2. Slide the LCD latch to the right and open the LCD panel. 3. Press the power button. Since opening the LCD panel by hand might cause damage to the panel, please use both hands when opening the panel. To turn off the computer 1. Click the start button ( ) on the taskbar. 2. Click Turn Off Computer. 6 Users Manual 3. Click Turn Off. If the computer is not turned off properly due to a system error, press ++. When [Windows Task Manager] dialog box appears, click Shut Down > Turn Off to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be lost/damaged. If ++ keys do not operate either, press the power button for more than 4 seconds to turn off the computer. Your unsaved work may be lost/damaged. When you turn on the computer next time, it will perform a disk checking process. Getting Started 7 8 Users Manual Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 82-key keyboard. By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the keyboard feels like a full-sized keyboard when you use it. You can use a symbol of , if press Fn and F3 simultaneously depending on a kind of keyboard. Embedded Numeric Keypad Screen Brightness and Volume Adjustment / Direction Keys Windows Key Function Key Function & Special Purpose Keys The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories: • Full-sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a s...
