M2A1
User’s Manual
Version 1.4 September 18, 2009
DOC REG [M2_UM_V1.4_EN]
Preface
Please read this section before using your computer. Retain this manual for future
reference.
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under
international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual nor any of the
material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer
makes no representation or warranty with respect to the content hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time to the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any
person of such revision or change.
Trademark Recognition
The company names, brand names and trademark graphics contained in this manual are
for identification purpose only and may be claimed as the property of their respective
companies.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
z Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
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device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
z This device may not cause harmful interference, and
z This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20 cm (8 inches) between the radiator and your body.
Class 1 Laser Product Caution
Visible and invisible laser radiation when opening. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
FCC Wireless Regulations
Due to FCC regulations, wireless WAN and wireless LAN modules shall not work in a
machine simultaneously. If these two modules are installed in the computer, while one is in
use, the other will be off automatically by the system.
Safety Information
This computer has been designed and tested to meet the most recent standards of safety
in notebook technology equipment. To ensure safe use of this computer, see Chapter
2Taking Care of Your Computer for more details.
Battery Caution
Replace only with same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Contact Service
Disconnect your computer from power and contact qualified service personnel if any of the
following occurs:
z Liquid has been spilled on your computer.
z Your computer does not operate correctly when operating instructions are followed.
z Your computer has been dropped or the case is broken open.
z The performance of your computer is seriously degraded.
z The power cord or adapter is damaged.
Whenever service is required, contact a sales representative or a local service center , or go
to manufacturer’s website for service information.
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Table of Content
PREFACE............................................................................................................................1
Copyright...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Trademark Recognition.............................................................................................................................. 1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).......................................................................................... 1
Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................................... 2
FCC Caution................................................................................................................................................. 2
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement.......................................................................................................... 2
Class 1 Laser Product Caution.................................................................................................................. 2
FCC Wireless Regulations.......................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information....................................................................................................................................... 2
Battery Caution............................................................................................................................................ 2
Contact Service........................................................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 1. T AKING A TOUR OF YOUR COMPUTER .................................................6
Right View.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left View....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear View ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Bottom View................................................................................................................................................. 7
Top View....................................................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 2. TAKING CARE OF YOUR COMPUTER ....................................................9
Safety Information....................................................................................................................................... 9
Clean Y our Computer.................................................................................................................................. 9
Tips on Correct Use.................................................................................................................................. 10
CHAPTER 3. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR COMPUTER .....................................12
Install Battery............................................................................................................................................. 12
Connect AC Adapter ................................................................................................................................. 12
Power On.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Start Operating System............................................................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 4. USING YOUR COMPUTER......................................................................14
Use Keyboard............................................................................................................................................ 14
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Use T ouchpad ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Use Control Center.................................................................................................................................... 19
Use Display................................................................................................................................................ 20
Connect to Local Area Network............................................................................................................... 21
Connect to Wireless Local Area Network ............................................................................................... 22
Connect to Wireless Wide Area Network (Optional)..............................................................................22
Use Bluetooth Services............................................................................................................................ 23
Use USB Devices....................................................................................................................................... 25
Use Web Camera....................................................................................................................................... 25
Use Card Reader ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Use GPS (Optional)................................................................................................................................... 27
Use Sound System.................................................................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 5. ADVANCE................................................................................................29
BIOS Setup Utility...................................................................................................................................... 29
System Recovery ...................................................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................38
Power Specification.................................................................................................................................. 38
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Chapter 1. Taking A Tour of Your Computer
Right View
1 Audio-out jack 2 Microphone-in jack 3 USB connector
4 RJ-45 connector 5 AC power connector 6 Kensington lock
Left V iew
1 Monitor (VGA) connector 2 USB connector 3 USB connector
Front View
1 Card reader 2 Power switch 3 Master power switch of built-in wireless modules
4 Built-in microphone
Rear View
1 SIM card slot 2 Battery connector
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Bottom View
1 Memory slot 2 Hard disk connector 3 Battery bay
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Top View
1 Web Cam 2 LCD 3 Speakers 4 Keyboard
5 Touchpad 6 Touchpad buttons
LED Lights: A1 GPS A2 WWAN A3 WiFi A4 Bluetooth
A5 Caps Lock A6 NumLk A7 Hard Disk Drive A8 Battery charge
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Chapter 2. Taking Care of Your Computer
Safety Information
When you use your computer for the first time, it is recommended that the
computer should be operated with battery equipped and connected to external
power.
After installing battery, make sure the latch is slid to lock position, so that battery
won’t fall out and get damaged.
Use only the AC adapter and the power cord that are provided with your computer
to keep the computer from damage and danger.
Only operate your computer from the type of power source indicated on the rating
label on the AC adapter. (See Appendix: Power Specification for details.)
Do not use any battery of questionable origin. The use of a battery that is not
approved by the manufacturer may be dangerous and may result in danger of
explosion.
Make sure none of the ventilation openings around the computer and at the
bottom of it is blocked or covered. And never insert objects of any kind into the
ventilation openings. Bad ventilation will overheat the computer and further lead to
damage.
Do not spill water or any other liquid on your computer and do not expose your
computer to rain or moisture.
Keep your computer from direct sunshine and heat.
Do not expose your computer to dusty or dirty environments.
Avoid subjecting your computer to heavy shocks or vibrations.
Do not place heavy objects on your computer.
Always disconnect the power by pulling the plug out of the socket rather than
pulling at the power cord.
Clean Your Computer
Since your computer is a precision instrument, follow the instructions below when cleaning
it:
Before cleaning your computer, make sure it is powered off and all external
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devices and battery are disconnected.
Cleaning LCD: Since LCD attracts dust due to static electricity and gets stained by
fingerprints, it is recommended that you should wipe the LCD with a soft cloth
made specially for cleaning LCD. If the contamination cannot be removed,
moisten the cloth with water or a diluted glass cleaner.
Cleaning the outside of computer case: First use a vacuum cleaner or an air gun
to clean dust from the surface or the gaps on the computer case. Then wipe the
computer case clean with a soft cloth. If the contamination cannot be removed,
moisten the cloth with water or a diluted non-corrosive glass detergent.
Note:
When cleaning with water or detergent, do not directly spray
them onto the LCD.
Tips on Correct Use
LCD
If you are going to leave the computer for a while, you can have the LCD off by
using hot-keys, by which not only power is saved but also the lifespan of LCD is
prolonged.
Do not close your computer using too much force, so as not to damage the LCD.
Do not contact the LCD with the tips of your fingernails or the pointed ends of
sharp/hard objects, so as to keep the LCD from scratch.
When carrying your computer in a bag or backpack, minimize your things in that
bag/backpack, make sure the LCD isn’t crushed.
Battery
Room temperature is most appropriate for your computer to operate. Too low or
too high temperatures will both shorten battery’s power-consumption time.
When battery is fully charged, the protection circuit in battery will automatically
disable the charging function. Therefore you can rest assure to use your computer
connected to external power constantly and don’t have to worry about over
charge.
It is recommended that battery be calibrated quarterly, so that battery’s
performance remains the best.
Hard Disk Drive
Operate your computer in the circumstances as stable as can be. Because your
computer is subject to shock when operating in swaying/vibrating circumstances.
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The booting up and shutting down of your computer are the times when the hard
disk drive is most fragile because the revolutional speed of the spindle is still
unstable. If vibration occurs at that moment, hard disk sectors are subject to
damage. It is therefore recommended that the computer should not be moved
when booting up and shutting down.
Regular hard disk scanning and reorganization will enhance the accessing to hard
disk drive.
Keyboard
Do not hit the keyboard. Keyboard is subject to deformation and the deterioration
of elasticity if it is hit.
Never let objects (such as crumbs) get into keyboard. Keys are subject to
malfunction if objects get into keyboard.
Touchpad
Always use Touchpad with hands clean and dry, so as to prevent the Touchpad
from malfunction or insensitiveness.
Touchpad is a device of precision sensors. Never use any object with pointed end
to operate it or apply great force to it.
Backup
A laptop computer is your best partner on the road due to its mobility. However, due to
accidental deletion/overwriting, hard disk damage, viruses, act of God (flood, fire), theft and
so on, your files are subject to loss which puts your work on hold. Since the value of your
files is beyond measure, to minimize the possible loss, it is recommended that you should
form the habit of regularly backing up your files, so as have more careless, convenient, and
safer use of your computer.
Access to Your Computer
Password to Hard Disk Drive
Under the Security Menu of BIOS Setup, you can set up the password to your hard disk
drive. Once such password is set up, you will be asked to provide it at boot. Only correct
password makes it possible to boot up your computer and further access the hard disk
drive. Such password protects your hard disk drive from illegal accessing and data theft.
Password to System
Except for the password to the hard disk drive, you can also set up a password for the
system. Once such password is set up, you will be asked to provide it to boot up or to
access BIOS Setup. Only correct password allows the following operation of your
computer. Such password functions also to protect illegal accesses to your computer.
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Chapter 3. Getting Started with Your Computer
This chapter explains how to power up your computer for the first time:
1. Install battery.
2. Connect AC Adapter.
3. Power on your computer.
4. Activate operating system.
Install Battery
This computer is provided with a swappable chargeable battery. A standard package
version provides a battery of standard capacity while an extended package version
provides an extended battery of more capacity that enables longer power-consumption
time.
To install the battery:
1. For battery, there are 2 latches. One is
lock-latch and the other release-latch.
2. Slide the lock-latch to the open
position.
3. Position the battery to the battery bay
and install the battery.
4. Slide the lock-latch back to lock
position.
To remove battery:
1. Slide the lock-latch to the open position.
2. Use another hand to slide the
release-latch to the open position and
hold it there.
3. Remove the battery.
Connect AC Adapter
A standard package version of this product is provided with an AC adapter and a power
cord which meet the requirement of universal power-supply specification with input rating
of 100-240Vac. However, the plug of this power cord may not suit your country, if it doesn’t,
purchase a suitable plug adapter or power cord at your local electric appliances shop.
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Connect AC adapter:
1. Connect the power cord to AC
adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the AC
power connector on your computer.
3
3. Connect the power cord to an
electrical outlet. (The battery charge
LED will light.)
2
1
Power On
Once you are done with the connection of AC adapter, you can proceed to power on your
computer.
1. Open your computer.
2. Adjust the display to the best viewing angle.
3. Slide the power latch to the left to power on.
Start Operating System
If the computer you purchased is a version preinstalled with an operating system. The
operating system is ready to start up and recoverable. When the system starts up for the
first time, you will be prompted to activate it. After activation, you will be able to operate it.
For more information about system activation, see the bundled Windows® Quick Start
Guide. For more information about system recovery, see System Recover y in Chapter
5Advance.
Tip
To make any change to BIOS settings, see Chapter
5Advance > BIOS Setup Utility.
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Chapter 4. Using Your Computer
This chapter will guide you through various features of this computer and the usage.
Use Keyboard
Keyboard functions as the main input device. Your computer has a keyboard of 82 keys
which emulates a standard keyboard with additional Fn hotkeys, Windows® key and a
numeric keypad.
Use the Keys
In Microsoft Windows, this key is used as a
～
escape key
function keys
num lock key
insert key
shortcut in dialog boxes for no, quit, exit, cancel, or
abort.
The keyboard has 12 function keys in total.
Depending on application program’s features,
shortcut keys may be customizable for specific
functions or commands.
To enable/disable numeric keyboard.
(NumLk LED
To switch between the two text-entering modes:
insert mode and overtype mode.
will lights on or goes off.)
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delete key
pause/break
key
To discard the selected characters or the character
ahead of the cursor's position.
To interrupt the running program.
punctuation
keys
11 punctuation keys that are commonly used.
～
～
numeric keys 10 numeric keys
backspace
key
This key moves the cursor one position backwards,
deletes the preceding character, and shifts back
the text after it by one position.
In text-typing, it advances the cursor to the next tab
tabulator key
stop. This key also switches between various
buttons and options of running programs.
This key enables/disables the keyboard mode in
caps lock key
which typed letters are capitalized by default.
(The Caps Lock LED will light on / go off.)
There are two shift keys on each side of the
keyboard. Pressing and holding shift key down
shift key
enables the typing of capital letters if caps lock key
isn’t engaged. Shift key is also often used in
conjunction with another key to produce actions or
computer commands.
letter keys To type the 26 letters.
enter key
control key
alt key
This key typically finishes an "entry" and begins the
desired process.
This key performs a special operation when being
pressed in conjunction with another key.
This key changes the function of other pressed
keys when it is used in conjunction with them.
Pressing Fn twice: Resumes your computer
from suspend mode.
Fn + Esc: Enables/Disables Touchpad.
function keys
Fn + F1: Changes video output to an external
display.
Fn + F2: Decreases display brightness.
Fn + F3: Increases display brightness.
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Fn + F4: Puts your computer in suspend
mode.
Fn + F5: Puts your computer to hibernation
mode.
Fn + F6: Decreases the volume.
Fn + F7: Increases the volume.
Fn + F8: Mutes/enables the volume.
Fn + F9: Enables/disables the built-in wireless
local area networking module (WiFi).
Fn + F10: Enable/disables the built-in 3G
module (WWAN).
Fn + F11: Enable/disables the built-in
Bluetooth module.
Fn + F12: Enables/disables the built-in web
camera.
Fn + Shift: Enables/disables the built-in GPS
module.
Fn + Num Lk: Enables/Disables scroll lock.
When enabled, press the up or down arrow
keys to scroll up or down one line respectively
Fn + Insert: Captures the on-screen image to
clipboard.
Fn + Delete: Terminal request. This key is
rarely used.
Fn + Home: Displays the first page of a
document or moves the pointer to the
beginning of a line in text.
Fn + End: Displays the last page of a
document or moves the pointer to the end of a
line in text.
Fn + PgUp: Moves text up one screen at a
time.
Fn + PgDn: Moves text down one screen at a
time.
Space bar is a key significantly wider than other
space bar
application
key
keys on the keyboard. Its main purpose is to enter
the space.
This key functions to launch a context menu in
software’s user interface with the keyboard rather
than with the usual right mouse button.
arrow keys
This key is to move the cursor in a specified
direction.
Pressed
￭
once:
Windows key
+TAB: To switch between windows, or
￭
To open and close the Start
Menu.
to switch windows using Flip 3D
(with Windows Aero and
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Windows Vista only).
+D: To show desktop.
￭
+L: To switch between users, or lock
￭
desktop while unattended.
+M: To minimize all windows.
￭
+Shift+M: To restore after minimizing all
￭
windows.
+E: To open [My Computer]
￭
window.
+F: To open Search.
￭
+F1: To show [Windows Help and
￭
Support] window.
+CTRL+F: To find computers.
￭
+R: To open [Run] dialogue.
￭
+U: to open Utility Manager.
￭
Use Touchpad
The Touchpad consists of a pad and two click-buttons. The left and right click-buttons
correspond to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Slide your finger over the Touchpad in
the direction you want the pointer to move on the screen.
１ Left Button ２ Pad ３ Right Button
Operate Touchpad
Slide:
Slide your finger up and down in the scroll area to move the
pointer up and down on the screen.
Single-tap:
Tap your finger once on the Touchpad to locate the pointer on the
screen. Such tapping emulates clicking left mouse button once.
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Double-tap:
Tap your finger twice quickly on the Touchpad to select or execute
the object that is being pointed on screen. Such tapping emulates
double-clicking left mouse button.
Drag:
Move the pointer onto the object you are going to drag. Tap on
the Touchpad twice quickly and hold your finger there upon the
second finger-down. Slide your finger on the Touchpad to move
the tapped object on screen.
Vertical Scroll:
Slide your finger up and down on the scroll area of Touchpad to
browse up and down the active window. Such scrolling emulates
the operation of mouse’s scroll bar.
Left and Right Touchpad Buttons
Left Button: Pressing this button emulates a left mouse click by default.
Right Button: This button emulates a right mouse click and functions to invoke the
context menu of software’s user interface.
Left/Right Button: Pressing the left/right buttons together emulates a middle mouse click
(scroll wheel button click) that displays scroll symbol by default.
Customize Touchpad
To your needs and preference,
you can customize the
Touchpad settings, such as
pointer speed, scroll speed,
vertical/horizontal scrolling and
so on. Click Help in the
touchpad utility for instructions
on changing touchpad settings.
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Use Control Center
With Control Center, you can easily and quickly enable/disable various commonly-used
built-in modules and change settings such as volume, display brightness, putting your
computer to suspend/hibernation modes. With this utility , you can also check system health
such as CPU/system/battery temperatures, fan speed, and battery power.
Open Control Center
Control Center is a resident application program that is automatically enabled upon
system’s startup and featured in the notification area by the icon, . To open Control
Center, either right-click this icon to select Restore from the menu that appears or simply
double-click on this icon.
Use Control Center
Control Center consists mainly of 3 panels. On the main panel in the middle, you can see
the statuses of the built-in wireless modules and also the RF-Kill button. Click on the
buttons of these modules to enable/disable them. Click on the arrow dot at the bottom left
of main panel to show/hide the left panel which displays commonly-used function buttons.
Click on the arrow dot at the bottom right of main panel to show/hide the right panel which
displays the health status of your system.
Available Functions
function pane
Click to enable/disable 3G module (wireless WAN).
(Click the button to turn on/off the module. When the
blue dot besides lights, the module is turned on.)
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Click to enable/disable wireless local area networking
module (WiFi). (Click the button to turn on/off the
module. When the blue dot besides lights, the module
is turned on.)
Click to enable/disable Bluetooth module.
(Click the button to turn on/off the module. When the
blue dot besides lights, the module is turned on.)
Click to show/hide the right/right panels.
Click to disable all wireless communications devices.
(Click the button to turn on/off the module. When the
blue dot besides lights, the module is turned on.)
Note: The main power supply to all wireless
modules must be switched on.
Turns the volume on and off.
(Click on this icon to mutes/enable volume.)
Adjusts volume. (Click to increase volume. Click
to decrease volume.)
Displays brightness. (Click to increase backlight
brightness. Click to decrease backlight
brightness.)
GPS. (Click the button to turn on/off the module. When
the green light is on, the module is turned on.)
Web Cam. (Click the button to turn on/off the module.
When the green light is on, the module is turned on.)
Suspend Mode. (Click the button to put your computer
into suspend mode.)
Hibernation Mode. (Click the button to put your
computer into hibernation mode.)
Use Display
Your computer is provided with a wide-view color TFT LCD for display. Video output is also
available through the D-SUB connector, by which you can connect an external monitor or
projector to your computer.
Adjust Brightness
Press Fn+F2 to decrease brightness. Press Fn+F3 to increase brightness. Brightness is
also adjustable through Control Center.
Configure Display
Click on the icon in the notification area to open the
display setting utility.
Follow the onscreen instructions to make the settings
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such as resolution adjustment.
Connect External Display
1. Connect the signal cable of the external
display to the D-sub connector on your
computer.
2. Press Fn+F1 to switch between displays.
Press Fn+F1 repeatedly to switch among
three display modes: computer display only,
external display only, and both.
Connect to Local Area Network
Your computer is built-in with Ethernet
controller chip. Through the RJ-45
connector on your computer, your
computer can connect to local area
network and access the internet.
To make LAN connection:
1. Click the 8P8C plug of Ethernet cable
into the RJ-45 connector on your
computer.
2. Once Ethernet cable is connected, the internet can be connected automatically if you
have already done the IP configuration or the default IP configuration can be validated.
If the connection cannot be made, contact your network administrator or look up in the
manual of the operating system.
To break the connection, unplug the Ethernet cable from the RJ-45 connector on your
computer.
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Connect to Wireless Local Area Network
Your computer is built-in with a wireless local area networking module that meets IEEE
802.11 b/g standard, which enables your computer to connect to any Access Point within
the signal radius that meets the same communication standard and permits the accessing.
Once your computer is connected to an Access Point, you will be able to access the files
and services shared by the computers or devices on that network. And of course your
computer can enable file sharing for other network users to access your computer. A
wireless system also works in an ad-hoc mode (also known as peer-to-peer mode), in
which wireless devices communicate with each other directly and do not use an access
point.
Enable WLAN Module
Press Fn + F9 or the WiFi button in Control Center to
enable WLAN module. The blue dot lights when the
module is enabled.
1. Once the module is enabled, the Connect to a network wizard will open automatically
and scan for the available networks within wireless signaling coverage.
Connect
When a network is connected, the networking icon in the notification area will turn to green
; otherwise it appears white with a red cross on it .
If you are trying to connect to the internet for the first time, or the utility cannot find any
network, you will be asked to set up a connection. Select a network that is found to make
up the connection with your connection utility.
For more information about changing connection, switching between connection modes
and the advance setting and usage of your connection utility, see the Help files of your
connection utility or operating system.
Connect to Wireless Wide Area Network (Optional)
Your computer is optionally equipped with a WWAN module that uses cellular carriers for
data transmission, by which the voice deliverance and data transmission can be made
wirelessly at a very high speed. To connect to WWAN, you must have an access account
and a SIM card and dialing profile from your wireless WAN service provider. The SIM card
acts as an access permission key for your account.
To set up a WWAN connection:
Install SIM Card
1. Power off your computer and remove the battery pack.
2. Find the SIM card slot in the battery
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bay. Insert the SIM card into the slot. SIM card would be push-locked.
To remove the SIM card:
1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2. Push-eject the SIM card.
3. Remove the SIM card.
Note:
If the SIM card cannot be push-inserted, make sure if it is
inserted in the right direction before re-insertion. Do not force
the insertion, so as not to damage the SIM card.
Enable WWAN Module
To enable WWAN, press either Fn+F10 or the W
WAN
button in Control Center. (Once the module is
enabled, the blue dot lights.)
After the module is enabled, the connection utility opens automatically and scans for
service provider’s networks.
Connect & Access Services
Depending on the WWAN module that is built in, the connection utility to work with will be
different. For detailed information on using the connection utility, see its Online Help.
Use Bluetooth Services
Bluetooth is a wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances. Within Bluetooth
signal radius, devices such as computers, cellular phones, PDA, printers, faxes, keyboards,
and pointing devices are in the position to share its files and services to other devices and
vice versa as long as they are equipped with Bluetooth modules and have the permissions
to do so.
Computers built-in with Bluetooth modules are able to share and access various Bluetooth
services such as:
Personal area networking
Dial-up networking
Serial port connection
File transfer
LAN access
Synchronization and PIM data exchange
Printing
Human interface device (Keyboard, Mouse) connection
Faxing
Connecting a headset
Audio distribution
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To make Bluetooth connection:
Enable Bluetooth Module
1. Press Fn+F11 or the Bluetooth button in
Control Center to enable Bluetooth module.
(When the module is enabled, the blue dot
lights on.)
2. Once the module is enabled, the
Bluetooth icon in the notification
area turns to blue and a message
“Bluetooth hardware found.” shows above it.
3. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and select Display Classic
View. The Bluetooth utility IVT BlueSoleil opens.
Connect & Access Services
1. Power on the Bluetooth device
you are going to use.
2. In IVT BlueSoleil window, click
Bluetooth in the menu bar.
Select Search Devices from
the menu. The icon of the
Bluetooth device that you are
going to use will show up in
blue color indicating idle status.
3. Right-click on the icon of the
device either among My
Devices or My Services icons
and select Connect Bluetooth Human Interface Device from the menu to trigger the
connection.
4. Once the device/service is connected, its icon turns to green indicating connected
status.
5. If accessing that device/service requires a password, you will be asked to provide it.
Disconnect
You can break the connection anytime. However if you force the disconnection during file
transmission, files may be lost. To break Bluetooth connection:
1. Open up IVT BlueSoleil window.
2. Right-click on the icon of the device that you are going to disconnect either among My
Devices or My Services icons and select Unplug from the menu.
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Use USB Devices
There are three Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors on your computer. You can
connect USB devices such as mouse,
keyboards, or printer to either connector.
Connect
1. Plug your USB device to one of the USB connectors on your computer.
2. System will detect the device you just connect. If system is able to install a driver
automatically, you'll be notified that the device is ready to use. Otherwise, system will
prompt you to insert a disc containing the driver for the device.
3. For some devices, once it is ready to use, its hardware icon appears in the notification
area.
Disconnect
1. Most USB devices can be removed and unplugged at will. However, before unplugging
storage devices, such as USB flash drives, make sure your computer has finished
saving to the device.
2. Right-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area to disconnect
the USB device.
3. Unplug the USB device from your computer.
Note:
When plugging USB devices, note the following:
1. Make sure the USB icon on the connector is facing
upwards. Connecting a USB cable incorrectly can
damage the connector on your computer.
2. Be sure to remove the hardware on your system before
unplugging the USB device, so as not to damage your
USB device or the files stored therein.
Use Web Camera
Your computer has a built-in web camera of 0.3 mega pixel. Make use of it in conjunction
with a video application program.
1. Press Fn + F12 or use Control Center to enable web camera.
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2. Open your favorable application that supports video messaging, such as MSN and
Yahoo Massage.
For more information about using your web camera, see the online help of your application
program.
Tip
If the computer you purchased doesn’t have an operating
system preinstalled, you have to install the driver for the web
camera yourself. Such driver is included in the CD bundled.
Use Card Reader
Your computer has a card reader
built-in that supports hot
swapping. It can read memory
cards of SD, MMC, and XD.
Install Memory Card
1. Have the upside of your
memory card face upwards.
2. Push-insert the memory card into the card reader slot on your computer.
3. After the memory card is inserted, system will build up the communication with it and
its icon will show up in the notification area. (The memory card is treated as a USB
device.)
Uninstall Memory Card
1. Right-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area to disconnect
your memory stick.
2. Push-eject the memory card.
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Note:
Attentions for Using Card Reader:
z Distinguish the upside and downside of your memory card
before inserting it. The memory card won’t be able to be
inserted upside down.
z Do not remove the memory card before it is safely
removed by the system, so as to avoid damage to the files
stored in it.
Use GPS (Optional)
Your computer is built-in with a GPS module that supports the reception of radiowave
signals from 48 satellites at the most. By such GPS module, your computer functions for
navigation or positioning in conjunction with an application program.
Enable GPS Module
Press Fn+Shift or use the GPS button in Control Center to enable GPS
module.
1. Once the module is enabled, the signal reception utility
preinstalled on your system opens automatically and its icon
shows up in the notification area while in the meantime the utility
has being receiving and processing the signals sent from satellite.
To change receiving configuration, double-click the utility icon in
the notification area to make change in the utility.
Use of Received Signals
With appropriate application programs, satellite signals received can be further used for
positioning, navigation, navigation speed and so on. See the online Help for your
application program for detailed information.
Use Sound System
Your computer is built-in with a 3D surround sound system which encompasses speakers,
microphone and audio-out and microphone-in jacks. For audio output, you can connect
audio devices such as headphone, external speakers and audio amplifier. For audio input,
you can either make use of the built-in microphone or connect external audio devices such
as microphone to achieve better sound effect.
Connect Audio Devices
To connect external audio devices such as headphone
or speakers, plug their cables to the microphone-in
jack
or the audio-out jack on your computer.
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Adjust Sound
To adjust sound, use the sound utility. Double-click on the icon of
sound utility in the notification area to configure speaker, microphone,
and line-in. For more information, check the Help of the sound utility.
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Chapter 5. Advance
BIOS Setup Utility
BIOS is the short form for Basic Input/Output System. It is the firmware interface stored
on the hardware of a PC. It functions for the following:
z Power-On Self Test (POST): Testing if the states of CPU, memory and other
controllers are normal.
z System Devices Initialization: Identifying, testing, and initializing system devices such
as memory, motherboard chipset, video display card, and other peripheral cards.
z System Configurations: BIOS carries the basic configurations for various devices on a
computer such as display, keyboard, processor, and memory.
z Service Routine Interruption: BIOS carries the interrupt handlers for the operating
system or software programs to call such as INT 10H.
z Load Operating System: BIOS reads the Master Boot Record into memory to begin
and start operating system.
By BIOS Setup utility, you can access and change the core settings on your computer.
Most users will find the default settings optimal for their needs.
Note
z Be sure you understand any change you make to BIOS
settings. Choosing incorrect settings can result in the
difficulty in booting up your computer.
z The BIOS firmware in your computer is subject to update
without notice. To upgrade your BIOS firmware, visit
manufacturer’s website for updates.
Occasions to Change BIOS Settings
z Error message is displayed on screen and requests you to make change to BIOS
Setup when you boot up computer.
z You want to customize the settings.
z You want to load the default settings.
Access BIOS Setup
1. Turn on your computer.
2. When seeing booting logo on screen, press F2 to enter BIOS Setup.
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(1) Main Menu (2) Setup Options (3) Item Specific Help (4) Keyboard Operation Guide
Keyboard Operation
Use these left & right arrow keys to select menus on menu bar.
Use these up & down arrow keys to select fields in current menu.
Selects next higher value.
Select next lower value.
Exits Setup or returns to
Display General Help.
Moves the cursor between
the fields.
previous menu when in
sub-menus.
Enters sub-menus.
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The Setup
Main Menu
z System Time Sets system time, fields in [hh:mm:ss]
z System Date Sets system date, fields in [mm/dd/yyyy]
z IDE Channel 0 Master Displays the information of the primary IDE device that
connects to computer’s Serial-ATA connector. System will
generate the information of such device itself. Press Enter
key to enter the sub-menu. The type of this primary IDE
device is set to [Auto] by default.
z IDE channel 0 Slave Displays the information of the secondary IDE device that
connects to computer’s Serial-ATA connector. System will
generate such information itself. Press Enter key to enter
the sub-menu. The type of this secondary IDE device is set
to [Auto] by default.
z QuickBoot Mode Selects the boot mode for your computer. It is set to
[Enabled] by default.
z Summary screen Selects if to display hardware information at boot. It is set to
[Disabled] by default.
z System Memory Displays the data storage capacity of the RAM integrated
on the motherboard of your computer.
z Extended Memory Displays the data storage capacity of the extended
memory.
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z BIOS Date Displays BIOS version date.
z EC Firmware Displays EC Firmware version.
z Main board Displays motherboard version.
z Keyboard Displays keyboard language.
z CPU Type Displays the information of CPU.
z CPU Speed Displays CPU speed.
Advanced Menu
z Frame Buffer Size Allocates frame buffer size, which is set to [128 MB] by
default.
z Boot-time Diagnostic
Selects if to display boot-time diagnostic screen at boot.
Screen
z PS/2 Mouse Selects to enable/disable PS/2 mouse. It is set to [Auto
Detect] by mouse.
z Legacy USB Support Selects if to support legacy USB port. It is set to
[Enabled] by default.
z Linux IDE Patch Selects if to support Linux IDE Patch. It is set to
[Disabled] by default. However, it needs to be enabled
when installing certain LINUX versions.
z Large Disk Access Mode Selects if to enable large disk access mode. It is set to
[DOS] by default.
z Installed O/S Sets the installed operating system, which is set to
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[Other] by default.
z Reset Configuration Data Selects if to reset extended system configuration data,
which is set to [No] by default.
z Extended Memory Testing Selects if to test extended memory.
Security Menu
z Supervisor Password Is Displays computer’s supervisor password state. Clear
represents no password being set up yet while Set
represents otherwise. If there has been a supervisor
password set up, you will be asked to provide such
password when accessing BIOS Setup.
z User Password Is Displays computer’s user password state. Clear
represents no password being set up yet while Set
represents otherwise. If there has been a user password
set up, you will be asked to provide such password when
accessing BIOS Setup.
z Set Supervisor Password Sets up a supervisor password. Press Enter key to set
up.
z Set User Password Sets up a user password. Press Enter key to set up.
z Diskette access Displays the user that has the permission to access
diskette.
z Fixed disk boot sector Selects if to enable [Write Protect] to disk boot sector. It
is set to [Normal] by default.
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z Virus check reminder Displays virus reminder message at boot (daily, weekly,
or monthly). It is set to [Disabled] by default.
z System backup reminder Displays backup reminder message at boot (daily,
weekly, or monthly). It is set to [Disabled] by default.
z Password on boot Displays the state of boot password, which is set to
[Disabled] by default.
Power Menu
z Battery Displays battery state.
z AC Adapter Display the state of external (AC) power supply.
z Fully Capacity Displays the capacity when battery is charged to the full.
z Battery Capacity Displays current battery capacity.
z Battery Current Displays current battery current.
z Battery Voltage Displays current battery voltage.
z Battery Status Display battery status.
z Battery Temperature Displays current battery temperature.
z Main board Temperature Displays current motherboard temperature.
z CPU Temperature Displays current CPU temperature.
z Fan Speed Displays current fan speed.
z CPU Voltage Displays current CPU voltage.
z 1.2V Voltage Displays 1.2V charging voltage.
z 3.3V Voltage Displays 3.3V charging voltage.
z DC Input Voltage Displays DC input voltage.
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Boot Menu
z Boot priority order Configures boot device priority. The priority descends
from 1 to 8. Press < + > and < - > keys to move the device
up or down.
z Excluded from boot order Excludes or includes the device to boot.
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Exit Menu
z Exit Saving Changes Exit BIOS Setup and save changes to CMOS.
z Exit Discarding Changes Exit BIOS Setup without saving changes to CMOS.
z Load Setup Defaults Load default values for all setup items.
z Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all setup items.
z Save Changes Save changes to CMOS.
System Recovery
In the event that your operating system gets damaged or you wish to restore your system
back to the factory default state, you only need to carry out system recovery without
reinstalling the operating system.
Warning!
System recovery can be carried out, either
1. through the hidden partition of hard disk (if it still functions well); or
2. from the recovery DVD, which is an optional item.
If your computer is a version built-in with VIA processor, Nano
or C7 series, you have to enable Linux IDE Patch under the
Advanced menu of BIOS Setup Utility before recovery and
disable it back after recovery. Because Microsoft Windows
operation system would be unstable if Linux IDE Patch is set
enabled. To enable/disable Linux IDE Patch, see Chapter 5:
Advance > The Setup > Advanced on page 32 to know how
to make change to Linux IDE Patch setting.
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Note
z If your hard disk drive is damaged already, you won’t be
able to recover your system by its hidden partition.
z If the hard disk drive is still readable, be sure to back up
your computer files before recovery.
z Make sure your computer is running on external power
whether before or during the system recovery, so that
system recovery won’t fail due to power outage, which
further leads to the difficulty in booting up your computer.
Recover System from Hard Disk H
1 Restart system.
When the message “Press F9 for
2
Acronis Startup Recovery Manag
shows on screen, press F9 key to
proceed. An “Acronis True Image”
window will display. Click Restore.
A ”Confirmation” querying window
3
appears. Press Yes button to procee
Once recovery completes, a
4
“Congratulations!” shows up
Exit button to quit Acronis recovery utility.
5 Restart your computer and go through Windows initial setup.
. Press
idden Partition
er”
d.
Recover System from Recovery DVD (Optional)
To recover system from recovery DVD, you need an external DVD ROM with USB
connector that runs on external power. To carry out system recovery:
1. Connect both your computer and DVD ROM to external power and connect the DVD
ROM to your computer.
2. Power on your computer. Open the DVD ROM and insert the recovery DVD.
3. Press F2 key when booting logo appears on screen to enter BIOS Setup utility.
Configure DVD ROM drive as the top priority for “Boot Device”.
4. System will restart with the support of DVD ROM.
5. Once system restarts, an “Acronis True Image” window will display.
6. Follow steps 3 to 5 in previous section Recovering System from Hard Disk Hidden
Partition to finish recovery.
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Appendix
Power Specification
DC-in Power Supply (through DC-in Power Jack)
Input rating: 19Vdc, 3.42A
AC Adapter
Model No.: ADP-65HB
Input rating: 110~240V, 1.5A, 50~60HZ
Output rating: 19V, 3.42A
Battery
48Wh 3-cell rechargeable battery pack
Charging: direct DC charging
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