Askey Computer WLL220CL Users Manual

3 Caring For Your Notebook

3.1 Caring For Your Notebook

Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard
Cleaning the Display
Cleaning the TouchPad
Cleaning the Diskette Drive
Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive
Precautions

Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook's
case or display. Only use products designed for cleaning
computer displays.

3.1.1 Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard

Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from the
electrical outlet and any external devices, such as a printer.

1. Remove batteries.

2. Using the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, gently
remove dust from your notebook's openings and keyboard.

3. Using a slightly moistened soft, lint-free cloth, wipe your
notebook and keyboard. Use only water or a recommended

computer cleaner.

3.1.2 Cleaning the Display

1. Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from

the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as a printer.

2. Remove batteries.

3. Using a slightly moistened soft, lint-free cloth, wipe your

notebook's display. Use only water or a recommended

computer cleaner.

3.1.3 Cleaning the TouchPad

1. Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect from the

electrical outlet and any external devices, such as a printer.

2. Remove batteries.

3. Using a slightly moistened soft, lint-free cloth, carefully wipe

the TouchPad, being careful not to allow any moisture into the
gaps. Use only water or a recommended computer cleaner.

3.1.4 Cleaning the CD/DVD Drive

Never touch the lens. Use only compressed air to clean the
lens.

If you experience problems playing CDs or DVDs, including
skipping, clean the unlabelled side of the disc with a soft, lint-free
cloth or using a commercial product.

3.1.5 Precautions

! Don't spill liquids on the keyboard. If liquid is spilt on the

keyboard, turn your notebook off immediately. Leave off
overnight to let it completely dry out before using it again.

! Don't turn off your notebook if a drive light indicates a drive

is active. Turning off your notebook while it is reading from
or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.

! Keep your notebook and disks away from objects that

generate strong magnetic fields, such as stereo speaker s.
Information on disks is stored magnetically. Placing a magnet
too close to a disk can erase important files.

! Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially

important for files you receive via email, disk or download
from the Internet. You will need a special program to scan for
viruses. For further information, talk to your com puter dealer.

3.2 Traveling

Identifying Your Notebook
Packing Your Notebook
Setting a Password
Travel Tips
If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen

3.2.1 Identifying Your Notebook

Attach a nametag or business card to your notebook, or use a
permanent marker or stencil to write a unique identifying mark
(such as your driver's license num ber) on the case.

Write down your service tag sequence and store it in a safe place
away from the notebook or carrying case. Use the service tag
sequence if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement
officials.

Create a file on the Desktop called if found. Place information
such as your name, address, and telephone number in this file.

Contact your credit card company , and ask if it offers coded
identification tags.

3.2.2 Packing Your Notebook

Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store
them in a safe place. Remove any cables attached to installed PC
Cards, and remove any extended PC Car ds.

Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries you plan to
carry with you.

Turn off the computer or put the computer into hibernate mode.
Disconnect the AC adapter.
Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and

paper, from the keyboar d and then close the display.
Pack your notebook and accessories in their carrycase.
Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream,

colognes, perfumes, or food.
Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from

hazards such as extreme temperatures and dirt, dust, liquids, or
overexposure to sunlight.

Pack the computer so that it does not slide around in the trunk of
your car or in an overhead storage compartment.

When traveling by air, never check your notebook as
baggage.

3.2.3 Setting a Password

To provide extra protection for your data and documents, it is
advisable to set a password.

As your notebook is booting (starting up), press F2 to take you to
the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the right arrow key to highlight
Security.

Use the down arrow key to select: Set Supervisor Password…
[Enter]. Press Enter.

Type your password, press Enter and re-type to confirm. Pr ess
Enter. Your changes will be saved. Press Enter to continue.

To enable password protection, use the down key to select
Password Required to Boot. Press Enter. To turn on password
protection, use the down key to select Enabled; to turn password
protection off, select Disabled. Press Enter.

Use the right arrow key to select Exit. Your notebook will now
boot as normal.

3.2.4 Travel Tips

! If you are traveling internationally, carry pr oof of

ownership—or of your right to use the computer if it is
company-owned—to speed your passage through customs.
Investigate the customs regulations of the countries y ou plan
to visit and consider acquiring an international carnet (also
known as a merchandise passport) from your government.

! Ensure that you know which electrical outlets are used in the

countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters.

! Check with your credit card company for information about

the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of
portable computers.

! When traveling by air, ensure that you have a charged battery

available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.

! Before you use the computer on an airplane, verify that such

usage is permitted. Some airlines forbid the use of electronic
devices during the flight. All airlines forbid the use of
electronic devices during takeoff and landing.

Never walk your notebook through a metal detector. Send it
through an X-ray machine, or have it manually inspected.

3.2.5 If Your Notebook Is Lost or Stolen

Call a law enforcement agency to report your notebook lost or
stolen. Include the service tag sequence in your description of the
notebook. Ask that a case number be assigned and write down the
number, along with the name, address, and telephone number of
the law enforcement agency. If possible, obtain the name of the
investigating officer.

If the notebook belongs to a company, notify the security office
of the firm.

4 Peripherals

4.1 PC Cards

PC Card Types
Extended PC Cards
Installing a PC Card
Removing a PC Card

4.1.1 PC Card Types

The PC Card slot supports one Type II card. It also supports
CardBus technology and extended PC Cards. "Type" refers to the
card's thickness, not what it does.

A PC Card is not a bootable device.

4.1.2 Extended PC Cards

An extended PC Card is longer than a standard PC Card. When
using extended PC Cards, follow these precautions:

! Protect the exposed end of an installed card. If the end of the

card is struck, the system board may be damaged.

! Always remove an extended PC Card before packing your

notebook in its carry case.

4.1.3 Installing PC Cards

PC Cards may be 'hot-swapped', which means you can install a
card while your notebook is running. The card will be detected
automatically.

Usually PC Cards have a mark or symbol to show which end to
insert into the slot. Cards are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion.
Check the documents that came with your card if the orientation
is unclear.

1. Hold the card with its orientation symbol pointing into the
slot and the topside of the card facing up. The push-button
latch may need to be in before inserting the card.

2. Slide the card into the slot until it clicks into the connector.

3. If you encounter too much resistance, do not force the card.
Check the card orientation and try again.

Your notebook will recognize most PC Cards and automatically
load the appropriate device driver. If the configuration progr am
tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use the floppy disk or
CD that came with the PC Card.

4.1.4 Removing PC Cards

Before removing a PC Card, stop it running from the
configuration utility on the taskbar. Failure to do so could
result in data loss. Never try to remove a PC Card by pulling
on its cable, if one is attached.

1. Press the release latch.

2. Press the latch again to eject the card.

3. Remove the card.