AVERATEC AV5110HS, AV5110H, AV5110P, AV5110HX User Manual

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Copyright©2003
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan

Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2003/6
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer.

Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is
subject to change without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,
recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

Trademarks

Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
the trademarks of their respective companies.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows Sound System are trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel ®, Centrino™, Pentium ® M, Banias, Calexico are registered trademark
of Intel Corporation.

Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology.
All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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FCC Information to User

Safety and Care Instructions

No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure
you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect
you and your computer from possible harm.

Radio and television interference

Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables

with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
If you use other cables, it may cause interference with radio and television
reception.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

help.

You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004­000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402.

Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without
approval. Modification could void authority to this equipment.

Cordless Phone FCC RF Exposure

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for

an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body.

15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner
that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in
excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093)

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance
Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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Shielded Cables Notice

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded
cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Peripheral Devices Notice

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to
comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and
TV reception.

Optical Disk Drive Notice

The optical disk drive is Class One Laser Product.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may
void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.

Use Conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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About Your Notebook Computer

Congratulations for having purchased your new Notebook

Computer. This notebook incorporates the strongest features,
which integrate the latest technologies available in the
notebook industry.

Your new notebook computer not only drives today’s?
multimedia applications but also is ready for tomorrow’s?
exciting new software.

This Notebook Computer is a freedom, flexibility, and
functionality notebook that users have been demanding for a
long time.

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About Your User Guide

Welcome to your Notebook Computer’s User Guide. This

manual covers everything you need to know in learning how
to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you
know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will
start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer.

This manual is divided into eight chapters.
Chapter 1 gives introduction on your computer features.
Chapter 2 provides step-by-step instructions to help you

begin using your notebook as quickly as
possible.

Chapter 3 describes how to operate the standard features

of your computer.

Chapter 4 illustrates how to integrate video and sound

chips into impressive presentations.

Chapter 5 illustrates how to connect external devices to

your computer.

Chapter 6 explains how to use the System BIOS Setup

program.

Chapter 7 explains how to use the internal module

options of your computer.

Chapter 8 offers instructions on how to care and

maintain your notebook.

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Table of Contents

ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER...........................5

ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE...................................................6

1 INTRODUCTION................................................................ 11

1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT .........................................................................12

1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER..............................................................14

1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK..........................................................16

Notebook Status Icons.................................................................... 18

The Function of Easy Buttons........................................................ 20

1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.................................................21

1.5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK...................................................21

1.6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK....................................................22

1.7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK .................................................24

1.8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK..................................................25

1.9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES..................................................................26

2 GETTING STARTED.......................................................... 29

2.1 USING THE BATTERY PACK................................................................30

Extending Battery Life....................................................................32

2.2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE.............................................33

2.3 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER..............................................................34

2.4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS ................................................35

2.5 TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER.........................................................35

3 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK............................................. 37

3.1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM...............................................38

3.2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS .................................38

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Basic Keyboard Functions.............................................................41

Cursor Control Keys....................................................................... 42

Screen Control Keys .......................................................................43

Windows Hot Keys ..........................................................................43

Special Function Keys.................................................................... 44

3.3 USING THE GLIDE PAD POINTING DEVICE .........................................45

3.4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY..............................................47

Possible Display Configurations................................................... 48

Changing the Display Properties under Windows..............................48

3.5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES........................................49

3.6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT-IN HDD..................................................50

3.7 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE......................................51

3.8 USING PCMCIA CARDS....................................................................53

What is PCMCIA?...........................................................................53

What is CardBus?........................................................................... 55

Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card...................................55

Making PC Cards Work.................................................................. 57

Hot Swapping PC Cards................................................................ 58

4 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ....................................................59

4.1 NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURES.................................................60

4.2 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES ....................................................60

4.3 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES ...................................61

4.4 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS .................................................61

4.5 RECORDING SOUNDS..........................................................................62

Using an External Microphone.....................................................65

Using the Built-in Optical Disk Drive..........................................65

4.6 PLAYING AUDIO AND SOUND.............................................................67

Using the Windows Media Player..................................................67

4.7 PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILES...................................................67

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5 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS............................... 71

5.1 USING THE USB PORT .......................................................................72

5.2 USING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT....................................................72

5.3 USING THE IEEE 1394 PORT .............................................................74

5.4 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM..............................................75

5.5 USING THE LAN PORT.......................................................................75

5.6 USING THE WIRELESS LAN...............................................................76

5.7 USING THE MODEM PORT ..................................................................77

6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOT EBOOK ............................... 79

6.1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM..............................................80

6.2 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP..........................................................82

6.2.1 Internal HDD Sub -Menu......................................................85

6.3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP ..............................................86

6.4 SECURITY MENU SETUP .....................................................................88

6.5 USING THE BOOT SETUP.....................................................................92

6.6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM..................................................93

7 USING OPTIONS................................................................95

7.1 SYSTEM UPGRADE .............................................................................96

Memory Upgrade............................................................................96

Installing Memory Module.............................................................97

7.2 HARD DISK UPGRADE........................................................................98

Upgrade Hard Disk ........................................................................ 98

7.3 WIRELESS MODULE INSTALLATION.................................................100

8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK .............................101

8.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................102

8.2 CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER...........................................................104

8.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY...................................................105

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8.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK.....................................................105

8.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES ...........................................................106

8.6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL.........................................................................107

APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION .......................109

Processor Unit...............................................................................110

System Memory..............................................................................110

LCD Display..................................................................................110

VGA System....................................................................................110

Storage...........................................................................................111

Audio System.................................................................................111

PCMCIA.........................................................................................111

Glide Pad .......................................................................................111

Keyboard........................................................................................112

Flash BIOS.....................................................................................112

I/O Ports........................................................................................112

Wireless devices.............................................................................112

AC/DC Power Supply Adapter.....................................................112

Battery............................................................................................112

Weight and Dimension.................................................................113

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1 Introduction

Your Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible

portable personal computer. With the latest features
in mobile computing and multimedia technology,
this notebook makes a natural traveling companion.
With leaps of technology, your Notebook PC runs
on a whole wide range of general business, personal
productivity, entertainment, and professional
applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home,
and on the road.

Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in
the office, the schoolroom, at home, on the road
and all other occasions.

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1.1 Feature Highlight

Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first
introduce you to other notable features of your computer.

This notebook uses the platform with certified Intel® Centrino™ Mobile
Technology. It supports the new Intel® Pentium® M processor, the core­logic architecture that absolutely fits the processor and the built-in excellent
Intel® PRO/Wireless solution.

The Centrino™ Mobile Technology is a new concept of N/B that is capable
of power-saving long operation time and easy accessing wireless connection.
The CPU is specially designed for power saving features with adequate speed.
You can get the same powerful performance as a high speed Intel Pentium®
4, yet without consuming as much energy.

Processing Unit

• Your notebook runs on an Intel Pentium® M microprocessor which is

integrated with 1024 KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU
type and speed.

• Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on

operating systems such as Windows 2000/XP.

Wireless LAN

Intel® Pro/Wireless network solution

Memory

This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR SDRAM 200-
pin SO-DIMM modules up to 1024MB using 128MB, 256MB or 512MB DDR
SDRAM modules

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PCMCIA

Provides two PCMCIA slots that allow you to insert a Type II card

IEEE 1394

Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk
or digital video (DV)

USB 2.0

Provides three USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission

Graphic System

Provides a blazing graphics controller embedded in the Intel 855GM chipset

PCI Local Bus Architecture

• 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU

and hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA 100, PIO Mode 4, bus
mastering for LBA Scheme.

• 32-bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward

compatible with 16-bit PC cards.

Audio System

Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster and Sound
Blaster Pro compatible.

Flash BIOS

Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix
Flash utility program.

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Power and System Management

• Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that

shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To
execute power management, you can set up the parameter in Power
Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of
Windows.

• Suspend hot-key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly

and resume at the press of the power button.

• System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP

Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.

1.2 Unpacking the Computer

Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping
carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove
the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also
contain the following items:

þ Notebook Computer

þ AC Adapter and AC Power Cord

þ Li-Ion Battery Pack

þ Recovery CD

þ Quick Setup Guide

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Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing
and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your
dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in
case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away
sometime in the future.

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1.3 The Inside of the Notebook

The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look
at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features.

1. Color LCD Display 2. Status LED Indicators

3. Keyboard 4. Easy Buttons

5. Power On/Resume Button 6. Touchpad Pointing Device

• Color LCD Display

The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for
a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15" TFT color LCD with
1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array). The features of the Color
LCD Display are summarized as follows:

⇓ TFT color LCD with 15" 1024x768 XGA resolution panel.

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⇓ LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of

the LCD.

⇓ Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop

computer monitor.

• Status LED Indicator

Keeps you informed of your notebook computer’s current operating
status and power status. Description of the status icons appears in the
latter part of this section.

• Keyboard

⇓ Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 88 keys keyboard

with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 7 hot
keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen
control keys.

⇓ Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm

to sit-on comfortably during typing.

• Easy Buttons

There are three easy buttons used for activating wireless function and
accessing user-defined functions instantly and easily. Description of the
easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section.

• Power On/Resume Button

Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in
Suspend mode.

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• Touchpad Pointing Device

Microsoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as
one Scroll button and two Touchpad click buttons. These three buttons
array below the Glide pad. The middle one is located with the Scroll
button that lets you execute the scroll page function. The two click
buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging
functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse. Simply
move your fingertip over the Glide Pad to control the position of the
cursor. Use the selection buttons below the Glide Pad to select menu
items.

NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS

The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current
operating and power status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate
the system status.

1. Wireless LAN Status 2. Power Indicator

3. Battery Charging LED 4. HDD/CD Access

5. Caps Lock 6. Num Lock

• Wireless LAN Status

When LED in green light indicates that the system is accessing data from
or is retrieving data by wireless LAN.

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• Power Indicator

Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is
positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is
opened or closed.

⇓ Lights green when the system is powered on.
⇓ Lights green blinking when the system is in Suspend to RAM.

• Battery Charging LED

Lights to indicate battery in charging status.

⇓ Lights green to indicate that the battery is in charging.
⇓ Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery

installed.

• HDD/CD Access

When LED in green light indicates that the system is accessing either the
Hard Disk or optical disk drive.

• Caps Lock

When LED in yellow light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the
keyboard is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be
in uppercase or capital letters.

• Num Lock

When LED in yellow light indicates that the Num Lock key on the
keyboard is activated. When activated, the embedded numeric keypad
will be enabled.

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THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS

1. Wireless LAN Button 2. Easy Button 1 3. Easy Button 2

• Wireless LAN Button

Push this button to activate or deactivate the Wireless LAN. When you
activate the wireless LAN function, it will search the wireless LAN signal
automatically if you had installed the driver.

• Easy Button 1

You can define the specific function by yourself to active the program.
For example, you can define it to access the outlook 98/2000/2002...
utility just by pressing this button. You can simplify several procedures in
entering into Outlook 98/2000/2002... environment. For more details,
you can refer to Section 2.5 to recognize the driver installation
procedures in activating Easy Button 1.

• Easy Button 2

You can define the specific function by yourself to active the program.
For example, you can define it for providing a very convenient way in
connecting to the Internet only by pressing this button. For more detail,
you can refer to Section 2.5 to recognize the driver installation
procedures in activating Easy Button 2.

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1.4 The Front Side of the Notebook

1. Cover Switch 2. Battery

• Cover Switch

The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right
aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer.

• Battery

The battery provides the power for the N/B when there is no AC power
available. Please refer to chapter 2.1 on how to attach and detach the
battery.

1.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook

The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various
devices. Each port is described as followings.

1. VGA Port 2. Modem Port 3. DC-In Port

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4. Air-Outlet Vent 5. Locking Device Keyhole

• VGA Port

Lets you attach an external CRT monitor for wider display. You can run
the LCD display and the external CRT monitor simultaneously or switch
it to CRT only using the display hot-key.

• Modem Port

A 56K internal fax/data modem is installed. It keeps you connected to
the outside world through networks.

• DC-In Power Port

Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power
to your notebook and recharging the battery.

• Air-Outlet Vent

Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating
temperature.

• Locking Device Keyhole

Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to
secure your notebook computer.

1.6 The Left Side of the Notebook

The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the
following figure.

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1. USB Ports 2. LAN Port

3. PC Card Slot 4. IEEE 1394

5. Built-in Stereo Speakers

Left Side Features

• USB Port

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127
USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so
on) to your notebook computer.

• LAN Port

An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module connects your
computer to other computers/networks through a local area network
(LAN).

• PC Card Slot

⇓ Lets you connect various PC cards such as a memory card
⇓ Supports both 3V, 5V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards.

• IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of
data in real-time, such as external hard disk, Digital Video Camera.

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• Built-in Stereo Speakers

Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers located at the two sides of
the N/B for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations
or listening pleasure.

1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook

The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the
following figure.

1. Built-in Stereo Speakers 2. Volume Control

3. Microphone Jack 4. Headphone Jack

5. Optical Disk Drive.

Right Side Features

• Built-in Stereo Speakers

Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers located at the two sides of
the N/B for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations
or listening pleasure.

• Volume Control

Allows you to control the speaker volume.

• Microphone Jack

Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound
recording directly into your notebook computer.

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• Headphone Jack

Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set
with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening.

• Optical Disk Drive

Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a
digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can
make CD’s by using a CD-R or CD-RW.

1.8 The Underside of the Notebook

The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features.

1. Hard Disk Compartment 2. Battery Bay
3 Wireless LAN Compartment 4. Memory Compartment

5. Battery Release Latch

Bottom of the System

• Hard Disk Compartment

Open this cover to replace the Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter
7 on how to replace it.

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• Battery Bay

Equipped with a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.

• Wireless LAN Compartment

Provides optional wireless LAN card inserted into this compartment for
executing relative functions.

• Memory Compartment

Remove the screw to find two SO-DIMM slots.

• Battery Release Latch

Push the latch to the left to remove the battery pack.

1.9 Notebook Accessories

AC Adapter

The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and
charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an
auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power
outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook
in other countries with different connector outlets.

When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery whether or not the
notebook computer is powered on.

Battery Pack

Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the
internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li­Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and
power management enabled. You should always leave the battery inside your

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computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power
supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also very important
to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation.

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2 Getting Started

Your Notebook is designed and pre-configured for

easy setup and use. This chapter describes the
installation steps you should follow to get the
notebook up and running as quickly as possible.
Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the
needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if
there is an update on the driver installation of the
notebook.

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2.1 Using the Battery Pack

The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power
sources:

• With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet.

• With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.

You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery
pack only when AC power is unavailable.

Before you use your notebook computer, install and recharge the battery pack
first. The rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack allows you to operate the
notebook without an external power source. When you connect the AC
power adapter, the battery immediately starts to recharge. Normal battery
charging time is 4 hours for Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack when your
computer is turned off.

For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the battery first before
recharging it when you start to use it for the first time. To do so, unplug the
AC adapter, turn off power management features (through Setup and
Windows), and turn on the system. Once the battery is fully discharged, plug
in the AC adapter and recharge the battery.

If you do not discharge the battery completely, it fails to accept a full
recharge.

+ Li-Ion battery is vulnerable, do not charge it with other power adapter, or

it may cause fire or explosion.