, and video projectors. It is used for attaching a lock-and-cable apparatus, in
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1.3 Left Side
1 DC-in
2 USB 2.0
3 Microphone
4 Headphone
5 Media Card
1.3.1 DC-in
Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your notebook. You
can connect an AC adapter when your notebook is switched on or off.
While the AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide, power
1.3.2 USB 2.0
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connectors and power strips vary by country. Ensure you use a
compatible cable or correctly connect the cable to the power strip or
electrical outlet. Failure to do so may cause fire or damage to
equipment.
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1.3.3 Media Card
Support one SD/MMC/MS card, which is used in digital still camera and various
forms of portable information equipment.
USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data-transfer
rates up to 480 Mbps. USB peripherals has a single standard for cables
and connectors. You can install and remove USB devices while the
computer is on. This is called “hot swapping”.
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1.4 Bottom Side
The following picture shows the bottom side of your notebook
1 Battery Latch
2 Battery Knob
3 RAM Door
4 HDD Door
1.4.1 To remove the Battery Pack:
Move the Battery Lock Switch to the right (Unlock position).
Slide the Battery Release Latch to the left and gently pry the Battery Pack from the
computer chassis.
1.4.2 Battery Release Latch
The Battery Release Latch secures the battery pack. To release, slide the latch and
then remove the battery pack from the bay.
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2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off
¾ Turning Your Notebook On
¾ Turning Your Notebook Off
¾ Logging Off
¾ Adding User Accounts
¾ Sleep Mode
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2.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On
Press the power button
2.1.2 Turning Your Notebook Off
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs.
You can configure the computer to start from a specific drive, such as an external
floppy disk, or even an external device. See 9.5 The Boot Menu.
to turn on your notebook.
Do not turn off the computer until the operating system has loaded completely.
Turning the computer off during its initial startup will result in an error the next time
you start your notebook.
Click Start > X > Shut Down.
Your notebook will automatically turn off after the shutdown process is finished.
2.1.3 Logging Off
Press the power button to shut down or enter sleep mode. Click Start > Control
Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power button does.
With Microsoft Windows Vista, multiple users have access to a single computer with their
own personal settings. Using their own password, each user can log on to the computer
which uses their own private profile and settings.
To log off:
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click Start
To switch users:
Click Start
> X > Switch User.
> X > Log Off.
Using Fast User Switching, programs executed by previous users remain running in
the background. This means a possible slower computer response. It may also stop
multimedia programs, including games and DVD software, from running.
2.1.4 Adding User Accounts
Fast User Switching does not work if your notebook is running Windows Vista and
is a member of a computer domain or if your notebook has less than 128 MB of
memory.
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With Windows Vista installed, the system administrator or a user with administrator
rights can create additional user accounts:
Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts >
Manage another account.
When prompted, click Continue.
Click Create a new account.
Enter the name of the new user and choose one of the following options:
• Standard user: User can install some programs and hardware.
• Administrator: User can change all computer settings.
Click Create Account.
2.1.5 Sleep Mode
To find out how to conserve power using the Sleep Mode, see 7.1 Power
Management.
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2.2 Tips for Using Windows
¾ Microsoft Windows Vista Help
¾ Windows Desktop
¾ Start Button
¾ Taskbar
¾ Notification Area (System Tray)
¾ Recycle Bin
¾ Control Panel
¾ Computer
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2.2.1 Microsoft Windows Vista Help
For Microsoft Windows Vista help, go to Start > Help and Support. The Windows
Help and Support dialog box opens.
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2.2.2 Windows Desktop
Depending on your notebook setup and software, your desktop may have different
or additional shortcuts. See 2.4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more
information.
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2.2.3 Start Button
The Start button allows easy access to your notebook’s programs.
The Start menu is designed to adapt to show the programs you use most frequently.
To always keep an item on the Start menu, no matter how often it’s used, right-click
the item and click Pin to Start menu.
Puts the current session into memory and enters a low-power state ready to be
resumed.
Locks this computer
X Provides options for turning off, restarting, switching users, logging off, and placing
your notebook in power saving modes.
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2.2.4 Taskbar
The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right. Each time you
open a program; a button for it appears on the taskbar. To move between programs,
simply click the relevant button. Windows Vista groups multiple instances of the same
program on a single taskbar button if more space is needed.
Toolbars can be added to or removed from the taskbar:
Right-click an empty spot on the taskbar, and select Toolbars > choose the toolbar
you want to add.
2.2.5 Notification Area (System Tray)
The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions,
including the clock and printer status. Windows Vista hides icons that are not
frequently used. Click < to see hidden icons.
To prevent Windows Vista from hiding icons:
Right-click an empty spot on the Taskbar > Properties > Notification Area > ensure
that Hide inactive icons is not checked.
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2.2.6 Recycle Bin
When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. Files can be restored from the
Recycle Bin.
Emptying the Recycle Bin deletes files permanently.
2.2.7 Control Panel
In the Control Panel, you can change how Windows looks and works.
Click the Start button and then Control Panel.
There are two interfaces - you can choose either Control Panel Home or Classic
View. You can switch interfaces in the upper left hand of the Control Panel window.
Choose the task description you wish to complete, and then choose the task in the
next window.
2.2.8 Computer
Computer allows you to see the disk drives and other external devices connected to
your notebook. The Computer icon displays on your Desktop. To see the contents of
a drive or folder, open Computer then double-click the icon of the drive or folder you
want to view (for example, drive C).
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You can also use Windows Explorer to see the contents of your notebook and
find files. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button and click
Explore. Find the drive or folder that you want to view. To find out more about
Computer and Windows Explorer, see the Windows Help and Support.
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¾ Numeric Keypad
¾ Keyboard Shortcuts
¾ Windows Logo Key Functions
¾ Sticky Keys
¾ Touch Pad Area
¾ Customizing the Touch Pad
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2.3.1 Numeric Keypad
Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the
keypad keys.
To enable the numeric keypad, press
The
To disable the numeric keypad, press
To use the primary function of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is
enabled,
Press
2.3.2 Keyboard Shortcuts
indicator will light when the numeric lock is on.
and the desired key.
Hotkey Help
Sleep
.
again.
LCD/CRT switch
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
TouchPad ON
TouchPad OFF
Speaker ON/OFF
Volume Down
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Window Mobility Center
3G on/off
Wireless/Bluetooth on/off
Media Play
Media Stop
Media Previous Track
Media Next Track
2.3.3 Windows Logo Key Functions
Opens Windows Explorer
Opens the Run dialog box
Opens the Search Results dialog box
Opens the Search Results - Computers dialog box (when
To adjust keyboard operation, including character repeat rate, in the Control Panel
click Hardware and Sound > Keyboard.
your notebook is connected to a network)
Opens the System Properties dialog box
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2.3.4 Sticky Keys
The Sticky Keys function lets you use the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, FN keys or the Windows
logo key (referred to as modifier keys) in conjunction with other keys by pressing one
key at a time instead of simultaneously.
To activate Sticky Keys mode, press the Shift key five times and then click YES.
Alternatively, you can click on Start > Control Panel > Ease of Access > Change how your keyboard works and check Turn on Sticky Keys before clicking Save.
To further customize Sticky Keys, click Set up Sticky Keys in the above dialogue
box. The following dialogue box will appear.
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Click Turn on Sticky Keys to enable the listed shortcuts to activate Sticky Keys
mode.
By checking Lock modifier keys when pressed twice in a row, pressing the SHIFT, CTRL, AL T, FN or the Windows logo key twice will ‘lock’ the key until it is pressed
again. This allows you to perform multiple commands with these keys in succession
without having to press the modifier key again each time.
Check Turn off Sticky Keys when two keys are pressed at once to have Sticky
Keys automatically disable whenever any two keys are pressed simultaneously.
If Play a sound when keys are pressed is checked, a tone will be heard each time a
modifier key is pressed. Different tones are heard when activating and deactivating
modifier keys.
Check Display the Sticky Keys icon on the task bar to display the Sticky Keys icon in
your toolbar whenever the Sticky Keys mode is activated. The icon will change to
indicate which modifier key, if any, is currently active.
Click on Save to confirm your changes, Cancel to exit the dialogue box without making
any changes, or Apply to have your settings take effect without saving.
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The Touch Pad Area responds to the movements and pressure of your finger, allowing
you to move the cursor around the screen, in the same way you would with a
mouse.(The Touch Pad Area as the red marked in the figure.)
Place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position.
You can use the Touch Pad by moving either your right or left thumb off the space bar
and on to the Touch Pad Area.
Gently move your index finger across the Touch Pad Area in the direction you want
the cursor to move. The Touch Pad buttons have the same function as mouse buttons.
Clicking these buttons to make selections, drags objects, or performs a variety of
other functions depending on the software. To select an object, first move the pointer
over the object you want to select, and then press the left button one time and release
it. The functionality of these buttons depends on your software.
Double-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs.
You may also select object or execute applications from the icons by double tapping.
This is similar to double-clicking; instead of pressing the Touch Pad buttons, you tap
the Touch Pad itself.
2.3.6 Customizing the Touch Pad
To adjust Touch Pad settings, use the Mouse Properties window, which you can open by
clicking Control Panel > Hardware and sound > Mouse.
Select the desired settings and click Apply.
Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
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¾ Choosing a Wallpaper
¾ Choosing a Screen Saver
¾ Choosing a Desktop Theme
¾ Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
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2.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper
To make your notebook reflect your style, you can set background colors, patterns,
and the wallpaper on the desktop.
Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Change desktop
background.
Choose the picture or color you want for your desktop background.
You can also choose your own images by choosing Browse, and specifying images in
a directory.
Under How should the picture be positioned, choose a way for the position of your
selected image: Fit to screen (scales the image to fit the screen), Tile, or Center
(places one copy of the image in the center of the screen).
To accept the settings, click OK to save your settings and close this window.
2.4.2 Choosing a Screen Saver
Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Change screen saver.
Select a screen saver from the Screen saver pull-down menu, or click (None) if you
prefer not to activate a screen saver.
You can customize your screen saver by choosing Settings. To check your selections,
choose Preview.
To accept the settings, click OK and close the Screen Saver Settings window.
2.4.3 Choosing a Desktop Theme
Desktop themes change the appearance of your desktop and add sound effects:
Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Change the theme.
Select a theme from the Theme pull-down menu in the Theme Settings Window, and
then click OK.
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2.4.4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
A shortcut is an icon that is placed on the desktop let you quickly access programs,
files, folders, and drivers. To create a shortcut:
Open Computer or Windows Explorer, and highlight the file or program you want to
create a shortcut to.
Click and hold down the right Touch Pad button, drag the highlighted item to the
Windows desktop, and then release the right Touch Pad button to display a pop-up
menu.
Click Create Shortcuts Here.
An icon appears on your desktop - double-click to activate the shortcut.
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2.5 Display
¾ Adjusting the Brightness
¾ Using an External Monitor or
Television
¾Setting the Display Resolution
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2.5.1 Adjusting the Brightness
To conserve power when running your notebook from the battery, set the brightness to
the lowest comfortable setting using the
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
2.5.2 Using an External Monitor
When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external
monitor attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the display or the
external device.
Alternatively, you can press
the display and the external device simultaneously, or the external device only.
keyboard shortcuts.
to switch the video image to the display only,
2.5.3 Setting the Display Resolution
To view a program at a specific resolution, both the video controller and display must
support the program and the necessary
Before changing any of the original display settings, note the original settings for
future reference.
Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution.
You can try different settings for screen resolution and color quality.
If you choose a resolution or color depth that is higher than the display supports, the
settings will automatically adjust to the closest possible setting.
video drivers must be installed.
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2.6 Networks
To access a network:
At the office, you can access a network via the built-in PCI-E LAN.
For specific information about connecting to the LAN or WAN, consult your systems
administrator.
If you are working at home or while traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your
system administrator for the telephone number of the network.
To set up the connection, go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane of the Network and Sharing
Center window.
Choose a connection option and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your network
Programs are any software that process data - like a word processing program or an
email program. They require an operating system - like Windows Vista - to run on.
To run a program, click Start > All Programs.
Click the program you want to run.
On the right side of the title bar in the window of any open program there are three
icons:
Minimize the program window. That is, it is removed from the screen, but is still
running. It will appear as a button on your bottom taskbar. To restore the program
window, simply click the button.
Maximize the window to fill your entire screen. When the window is maximized,
the button switches to
, which will reduce the size of the window when clicked.
Close the program or document.
2.7.2 Adding Software
To check what software is already installed on your notebook, click Start > All
Programs. If a program is listed in the All Programs menu or the Start menu, the
software is already installed.
Before installing software, check the software’s technical requirements to ensure that
it is compatible with your notebook and that there is enough memory and hard drive
space for installation and operation.
Temporarily disable your notebook’s antivirus software before installing software. See
the documentation that came with the antivirus software for detailed procedure.
Be sure to enable your antivirus software once you have installed any new
software.
Insert the software installation CD into the CD drive and follow the instructions that
came with the software to help you respond to the prompts on the screen.
If the software installation CD does not automatically run, click St art > All Programs > Accessories > Run. In the dialogue box, type x:\setup.exe (where x is the letter of
your CD drive [usually D or E]). Then click OK and follow the prompts on your screen.
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Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.
Select the program that you want to remove and click the Uninstall or Change button.
Instructions for removing programs will appear on the screen.
Once you’ve begun removing software, do not interrupt the process. To do so may
result in data loss and corruption of your operating system.
Some programs may not be listed and cannot be removed via this window. In this
case, check the documentation that came with the specific program.
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2.8 Managing Files
¾ Updating Antivirus Software
¾ Backing Up Files
¾ Finding Files
¾ Copying a File on the Hard Drive
¾ Renaming Files
¾ Deleting Files
¾ Emptying the Recycle Bin
¾ Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin
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2.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software
There are thousands of known viruses, and more appear all the time. Installing
antivirus software is the only way to protect your data, software and hardware.
Regular updates are necessary to ensure protection.
Your notebook dealer can advise you regarding purchasing antivirus software.
2.8.2 Backing Up Files
Regularly backing up your files will protect you from losing data from accidental file
deletion, viruses or hard drive failure.
Programs can be reinstalled, unless you have backed up your work, you will lose your
data files.
The most convenient way to back up your files is to a CD-RW drive. For smaller files,
you can use a floppy disk.
2.8.3 Finding Files
Right click on Start > Search.
In the search window, type a word or part of a word in the search box.
As you type, files from a variety location (drives and folders on your notebook) that
Before installing any software from unlicensed sources, scan for viruses. Regularly
backup your data to safeguard against loss if your notebook is infected.
match your text will appear.
You can click one of the available filter buttons to show only certain kinds of files, such
as E-mail, Document, Picture, or Music.
2.8.4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive
From the Desktop, select Computer.
Locate the file you want to copy, and click the file to select it.
Right click the file you want to copy, and then click Copy.
Open the location where you want to store the copy.
Right click within the location, and click Paste.
2.8.5 Renaming Files
Use Windows Explorer or Computer to locate the file you want to rename, and click
the file to select it.
Click the Organize menu and select Rename.
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Type the new filename and press Enter.
2.8.6 Deleting Files
Use Windows Explorer or Computer to locate the file you want to delete, and click
the file to select it.
Click the Organize menu and click Delete.
Click Yes to send the file to the Recycle Bin.
If you accidentally delete a file, see 2.8.8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin.
2.8.7 Emptying the Recycle Bin
Never change a file’s extension (the last three characters after the period). Doing
so may render the file unusable.
Never delete files that are part of an installed program. Doing so may render the file
unusable.
Files remain in the Recycle Bin and take up space on the hard drive until you empty
them from the Recycle Bin.
Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
The Recycle Bin window appears and lists all deleted files, their previous locations,
and the dates you deleted them.
Click the File menu, and click Empty Recycle Bin.
When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to delete all file(s).
All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from your notebook.
2.8.8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin
Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin and remain there until you empty the
Recycle Bin. If you delete a file in error, you can retrieve it from the Recycle Bin:
Files deleted from an external drive or from a network are permanently erased. You
cannot recover them from the Recycle Bin.
Double-click the Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin window will appear, listing all deleted files, their previous locations,
and the dates you deleted them.
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Select the file you want to retrieve, and click Restore this item.
The file disappears from the Recycle Bin and is moved to its original location.
You can also recover all the files from the Recycle Bin by clicking Restore all items.
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¾ Adjusting the Volume
¾ Adjusting the Picture
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In the Windows Mobility Center window, click and drag the bar in the Volume
column and slide it left or right to decrease or increase the volume.
2.9.2 Adjusting the Picture
If you receive an error message that the current resolution and color depth are using too
much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties:
Start > Control Panel > Appearance and personalization > Personalization>
If you do not hear anything when playing a CD or DVD, check that the speakers are
not muted.
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Mobility Center.
Volume Down
Volume Up
Display Settings.
In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Resolution section to
change the setting to 1024 x 768 pixels.
Click the pull-down menu under Colors, select Medium (16 bit), and click OK.
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3.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off
¾ Turning Your Notebook On
¾ Turning Your Notebook Off
¾ Logging Off
¾ Adding User Accounts
¾ Sleep Mode
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3.1.1 Turning Your Notebook On
Press the power button
3.1.2 Turning Your Notebook Off
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs.
Click Start
Your notebook will automatically turn off after the shutdown process is finished.
You can configure the computer to start from a specific drive, such as an external
floppy disk, or even an external device. See 9.5 The Boot Menu.
to turn on your notebook.
Do not turn off the computer until the operating system has loaded completely.
Turning the computer off during its initial startup will result in an error the next time
you start your notebook.
> X > Shut Down.
Press the power button to shut down or enter sleep mode. Click Start > Control
Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power button does.
3.1.3 Logging Off
With Microsoft Windows 7, multiple users have access to a single computer with their
own personal settings. Using their own password, each user can log on to the computer
which uses their own private profile and settings.
To log off:
Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click Start >
To switch users:
Click Start >
Using Fast User Switching, programs executed by previous users remain running in the
background. This means a possible slower computer response. It may also stop
multimedia programs, including games and DVD software, from running.
X> Switch User.
Fast User Switching does not work if your notebook is running Windows 7 and is a
member of a computer domain or if your notebook has less than 128 MB of
memory.
X > Log Off.
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With Windows 7 installed, the system administrator or a user with administrator rights
can create additional user accounts:
Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts >
Manage another account.
When prompted, click Continue.
Click Create a new account.
Enter the name of the new user and choose one of the following options:
Click Create Account.
3.1.5 Sleep Mode
Different account options are available when a computer is running Windows 7
operating system and is connected to a domain.
• Standard user: User can install some programs and hardware.
• Administrator: User can change all computer settings.
To find out how to conserve power using the Sleep Mode, see
Management
8.1 Power
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3.2 Tips for Using Windows
¾ Microsoft Windows 7 Help
¾ Windows Desktop
¾ Start Button
¾ Taskbar
¾ Notification Area (System Tray)
¾ Recycle Bin
¾ Control Panel
¾ Computer
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3.2.1 Microsoft Windows 7 Help
For Microsoft Windows 7 help, go to Start > Help and Support. The Windows Help
and Support dialog box opens.
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3.2.2 Windows Desktop
Depending on your notebook setup and software, your desktop may have different
or additional shortcuts. See
information.
3.4 Personalizing Your Desktop for more
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3.2.3 Start Button
The Start button allows easy access to your notebook’s programs.
The Start menu is designed to adapt to show the programs you use most frequently. To
always keep an item on the Start menu, no matter how often it’s used, right-click the
item and click Pin to Start menu.
Puts the current session into memory and enters a low-power state ready to be
resumed.
Locks this computer
provides options for turning off, restarting, switching users, logging off, and placing
X
your notebook in power saving modes.
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3.2.4 Taskbar
The Start button is on the left and the notification area on the right. Each time you
open a program; a button for it appears on the taskbar. To move between programs,
simply click the relevant button. Windows 7 groups multiple instances of the same
program on a single taskbar button if more space is needed.
Toolbars can be added to or removed from the taskbar:
Right-click an empty spot on the taskbar, and select Toolbars > choose the toolbar
you want to add.
3.2.5 Notification Area (System Tray)
The icons in this area allow quick access to programs and computer functions,
including the clock and printer status. Windows 7 hides icons that are not frequently
used. Click < to see hidden icons.
To prevent Windows 7 from hiding icons:
Right-click an empty spot on the Taskbar > Properties > Notification Area > ensure
that Hide inactive icons is not checked.
3.2.6 Recycle Bin
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When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. Files can be restored from the
Recycle Bin.
Emptying the Recycle Bin deletes files permanently.
3.2.7 Control Panel
In the Control Panel, you can change how Windows looks and works.
Click the Start button and then Control Panel.
There are two interfaces - you can choose either Control Panel Home or Classic
View. You can switch interfaces in the upper left hand of the Control Panel window.
Choose the task description you wish to complete, and then choose the task in the
next window.
3.2.8 Computer
Computer allows you to see the disk drives and other external devices connected to
your notebook. The Computer icon displays on your Desktop. To see the contents of
a drive or folder, open Computer then double-click the icon of the drive or folder you
want to view (for example, drive C).
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You can also use Windows Explorer to see the contents of your notebook and
find files. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button and click
Explore. Find the drive or folder that you want to view. To find out more about
Computer and Windows Explorer, see the Windows Help and Support.
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¾ Numeric Keypad
¾ Keyboard Shortcuts
¾ Windows Logo Key Functions
¾ Sticky Keys
¾ Touch Pad Area
¾ Customizing the Touch Pad
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3.3.1 Numeric Keypad
Keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the lower right edge of the
keypad keys.
To enable the numeric keypad, press
The
To disable the numeric keypad, press
To use the primary function of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is
enabled,
Press
3.3.2 Keyboard Shortcuts
indicator will light when the numeric lock is on.
and the desired key.
Hotkey Help
Sleep
.
again.
LCD/CRT switch
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
Touch Pad ON
Touch Pad OFF
Speaker ON/OFF
Volume Down
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Window Mobility Center
3G on/off
Wireless/Bluetooth on/off
Media Play
Media Stop
Media Previous Track
Media Next Track
3.3.3 Windows Logo Key Functions
Opens Windows Explorer
Opens the Run dialog box
Opens the Search Results dialog box
Opens the Search Results - Computers dialog box (when
To adjust keyboard operation, including character repeat rate, in the Control Panel click Hardware and Sound > Keyboard.
your notebook is connected to a network)
Opens the System Properties dialog box
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3.3.4 Sticky Keys
The Sticky Keys function lets you use the SHIFT, CTRL, ALT, FN keys or the Windows
logo key (referred to as modifier keys) in conjunction with other keys by pressing one
key at a time instead of simultaneously.
To activate Sticky Keys mode, press the Shift key five times and then click YES.
Alternatively, you can click on Start > Control Panel > Ease of Access > Change
how your keyboard works and check Turn on Sticky Keys before clicking Save.
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box. The following dialogue box will appear.
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Click Turn on Sticky Keys to enable the listed shortcuts to activate Sticky Keys
mode.
By checking Lock modifier keys when pressed twice in a row, pressing the SHIFT, CTRL, AL T, FN or the Windows logo key twice will ‘lock’ the key until it is pressed
again. This allows you to perform multiple commands with these keys in succession
without having to press the modifier key again each time.
Check Turn off Sticky Keys when two keys are pressed at once to have Sticky
Keys automatically disable whenever any two keys are pressed simultaneously.
If Play a sound when keys are pressed is checked, a tone will be heard each time a
modifier key is pressed. Different tones are heard when activating and deactivating
modifier keys.
Check Display the Sticky Keys icon on the task bar to display the Sticky Keys icon in
your toolbar whenever the Sticky Keys mode is activated. The icon will change to
indicate which modifier key, if any, is currently active.
Click on Save to confirm your changes, Cancel to exit the dialogue box without making
any changes, or Apply to have your settings take effect without saving.
3.3.5 Touch Pad Area
The Touch Pad Area responds to the movements and pressure of your finger, allowing
you to move the cursor around the screen, in the same way you would with a
mouse.(The Touch Pad Area as the red marked in the figure.)
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Place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position.
You can use the Touch Pad by moving either your right or left thumb off the space bar
and on to the Touch Pad Area.
Gently move your index finger across the Touch Pad Area in the direction you want
the cursor to move. The Touch Pad buttons have the same function as mouse buttons.
Clicking these buttons to make selections, drags objects, or performs a variety of
other functions depending on the software. To select an object, first move the pointer
over the object you want to select, and then press the left button one time and release
it. The functionality of these buttons depends on your software.
Double-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs.
You may also select object or execute applications from the icons by double tapping.
This is similar to double-clicking; instead of pressing the Touch Pad buttons, you tap
the Touch Pad itself.
3.3.6 Customizing the Touch Pad
To adjust Touch Pad settings, use the Mouse Properties window, which you can open
by clicking Control Panel > Hardware and sound > Mouse.
Select the desired settings and click Apply.
Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
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3.4 Personalizing Your Desktop
¾ Choosing a Wallpaper
¾ Choosing a Screen Saver
¾ Choosing a Desktop Theme
¾ Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
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3.4.1 Choosing a Wallpaper
To make your notebook reflect your style, you can set background colors, patterns,
and the wallpaper on the desktop.
Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Change desktop
background.
Choose the picture or color you want for your desktop background.
You can also choose your own images by choosing Browse, and specifying images in
a directory.
Under How should the picture be positioned, choose a way for the position of your
selected image: Fit to screen (scales the image to fit the screen), Tile, or Center
(places one copy of the image in the center of the screen).
To accept the settings, click OK to save your settings and close this window.
3.4.2 Choosing a Screen Saver
Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Change screen saver.
Select a screen saver from the Screen saver pull-down menu, or click (None) if you
prefer not to activate a screen saver.
You can customize your screen saver by choosing Settings. To check your selections,
choose Preview.
To accept the settings, click OK and close the Screen Saver Settings window.
3.4.3 Choosing a Desktop Theme
Desktop themes change the appearance of your desktop and add sound effects:
Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Change the theme.
Select a theme from the Theme pull-down menu in the Theme Settings Window, and
then click OK.
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3.4.4 Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop
A shortcut is an icon that is placed on the desktop let you quickly access programs,
files, folders, and drivers. To create a shortcut:
Open Computer or Windows Explorer, and highlight the file or program you want to
create a shortcut to.
Click and hold down the right Touch Pad button, drag the highlighted item to the
Windows desktop, and then release the right Touch Pad button to display a pop-up
menu.
Click Create Shortcuts Here.
An icon appears on your desktop - double-click to activate the shortcut.
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3.5 Display
¾ Adjusting the Brightness
¾ Using an External Monitor or
Television
¾Setting the Display Resolution
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3.5.1 Adjusting the Brightness
To conserve power when running your notebook from the battery, set the brightness to
the lowest comfortable setting using the
Brightness Down
Brightness Up
3.5.2 Using an External Monitor
When you start your notebook with an external display device such as an external
monitor attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the display or the
external device.
Alternatively, you can press
the display and the external device simultaneously, or the external device only.
keyboard shortcuts.
to switch the video image to the display only,
3.5.3 Setting the Display Resolution
To view a program at a specific resolution, both the video controller and display must
support the program and the necessary
Before changing any of the original display settings, note the original settings for
future reference.
Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust screen resolution.
You can try different settings for screen resolution and color quality.
If you choose a resolution or color depth that is higher than the display supports, the
settings will automatically adjust to the closest possible setting.
video drivers must be installed.
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3.6 Networks
To access a network:
At the office, you can access a network via the built-in PCI-E LAN.
For specific information about connecting to the LAN or WAN, consult your
systems administrator.
If you are working at home or while traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask
your system administrator for the telephone number of the network.
To set up the connection, go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Click Set up a connection or network on the left pane of the Network
and Sharing Center window.
Choose a connection option and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
Programs are any software that process data - like a word processing program or an
email program. They require an operating system - like Windows 7 - to run on.
To run a program, click Start > All Programs.
Click the program you want to run.
On the right side of the title bar in the window of any open program there are three
icons:
Minimize the program window. That is, it is removed from the screen, but is still
running. It will appear as a button on your bottom taskbar. To restore the program
window, simply click the button.
Maximize the window to fill your entire screen. When the window is maximized,
the button switches to
, which will reduce the size of the window when clicked.
Close the program or document.
3.7.2 Adding Software
To check what software is already installed on your notebook, click Start > All
Programs. If a program is listed in the All Programs menu or the Start menu, the
software is already installed.
Before installing software, check the software’s technical requirements to ensure that
it is compatible with your notebook and that there is enough memory and hard drive
space for installation and operation.
Temporarily disable your notebook’s antivirus software before installing software. See
the documentation that came with the antivirus software for detailed procedure.
Be sure to enable your antivirus software once you have installed any new
software.
Insert the software installation CD into the CD drive and follow the instructions that
came with the software to help you respond to the prompts on the screen.
If the software installation CD does not automatically run, click St art > All Programs > Accessories > Run. In the dialogue box, type x:\setup.exe (where x is the letter of
your CD drive [usually D or E]). Then click OK and follow the prompts on your screen.
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Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.
Select the program that you want to remove and click the Uninstall or Change button.
Instructions for removing programs will appear on the screen.
Once you’ve begun removing software, do not interrupt the process. To do so may
result in data loss and corruption of your operating system.
Some programs may not be listed and cannot be removed via this window. In this
case, check the documentation that came with the specific program.
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3.8 Managing Files
¾ Updating Antivirus Software
¾ Backing Up Files
¾ Finding Files
¾ Copying a File on the Hard Drive
¾ Renaming Files
¾ Deleting Files
¾ Emptying the Recycle Bin
¾ Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin
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3.8.1 Updating Antivirus Software
There are thousands of known viruses, and more appear all the time. Installing
antivirus software is the only way to protect your data, software and hardware.
Regular updates are necessary to ensure protection.
Your notebook dealer can advise you regarding purchasing antivirus software.
3.8.2 Backing Up Files
Regularly backing up your files will protect you from losing data from accidental file
deletion, viruses or hard drive failure.
Programs can be reinstalled, unless you have backed up your work, you will lose your
data files.
The most convenient way to back up your files is to a CD-RW drive. For smaller files,
you can use a floppy disk.
3.8.3 Finding Files
Right click on Start > Search.
In the search window, type a word or part of a word in the search box.
As you type, files from a variety location (drives and folders on your notebook) that
Before installing any software from unlicensed sources, scan for viruses. Regularly
backup your data to safeguard against loss if your notebook is infected.
match your text will appear.
You can click one of the available filter buttons to show only certain kinds of files, such
as E-mail, Document, Picture, or Music.
3.8.4 Copying a File on the Hard Drive
From the Desktop, select Computer.
Locate the file you want to copy, and click the file to select it.
Right click the file you want to copy, and then click Copy.
Open the location where you want to store the copy.
Right click within the location, and click Paste.
3.8.5 Renaming Files
Use Windows Explorer or Computer to locate the file you want to rename, and click
the file to select it.
Click the Organize menu and select Rename.
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Type the new filename and press Enter.
3.8.6 Deleting Files
Use Windows Explorer or Computer to locate the file you want to delete, and click
the file to select it.
Click the Organize menu and click Delete.
Click Yes to send the file to the Recycle Bin.
If you accidentally delete a file, see
3.8.7 Emptying the Recycle Bin
Files remain in the Recycle Bin and take up space on the hard drive until you empty
Never change a file’s extension (the last three characters after the period). Doing
so may render the file unusable.
Never delete files that are part of an installed program. Doing so may render the file
unusable.
3.8.8 Retriving Files From the Recycle
them from the Recycle Bin.
Double-click the Recycle Bin icon.
The Recycle Bin window appears and lists all deleted files, their previous locations,
and the dates you deleted them.
Click the File menu, and click Empty Recycle Bin.
When the confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to delete all file(s).
All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from your notebook.
3.8.8 Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin
Deleted files are moved to the Recycle Bin and remain there until you empty the
Recycle Bin. If you delete a file in error, you can retrieve it from the Recycle Bin:
Files deleted from an external drive or from a network are permanently erased. You
cannot recover them from the Recycle Bin.
Double-click the Recycle Bin
The Recycle Bin window will appear, listing all deleted files, their previous locations,
and the dates you deleted them.
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Select the file you want to retrieve, and click Restore this item.
The file disappears from the Recycle Bin and is moved to its original location.
You can also recover all the files from the Recycle Bin by clicking Restore all items.
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3.9 Playing Movies
¾ Adjusting the Volume
¾ Adjusting the Picture
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Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Mobility Center.
In the Windows Mobility Center window, click and drag the bar in the Volume
column and slide it left or right to decrease or increase the volume.
3.9.2 Adjusting the Picture
If you receive an error message that the current resolution and color depth are using too
much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties:
Start > Control Panel > Appearance and personalization > Personalization>
If you do not hear anything when playing a CD or DVD, check that the speakers are
not muted.
Volume Down
Volume Up
Display Settings.
In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Resolution section to
change the setting to 1024 x 768 pixels.
Click the pull-down menu under Colors, select Medium (16 bit), and click OK.
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Innovative Product Feature
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About this Feature Guide
This feature guide is designed to highlight and clearly illustrate the 2009 innovative
features and let you easily understand, hands-on, the most important is, to utilize this
innovative features at the best efficiency.
What you can find in this guide:
• Introduces the 2009 innovative features come with your notebook.
• Illustrates the feature details in operation procedure and applicable scenario.
• Highlight the characteristic of the new innovative features.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice