Elitegroup L51RI User Manual v.1

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CHAPTER▼ ONE

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

This chapter introduces the features and

components of the computer.

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Performance Features

 High Performance AMD Processor with advanced ATI

Integrated Chipset

The notebook PC is equipped with the powerful Mobile
AMD Turion 64 X2 dual-core processor or the Mobile AMD
Sempron single-core processor. Together with the latest
ATI Radeon Xpress chipset and integrated graphic
technologies, the system offers very advanced PC
performances.

 Wide-Screen LCD Display

The computer is equipped with a wide-screen 15.4-inch
TFT high-resolution display panel for the best cinematic
viewing experience.

 Battery Performance Technology

The system uses a unique power management technology
that allows user to enjoy extended battery life without
sacrificing performance.

 ExpressCard Technology

ExpressCard (type II, 54mm) is the next-generation of the
PC Card standard. The bus interface is based on the two
standards: PCI Express for high-performance I/O and
USB2.0 for variety of devices.

 Expandability

The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDRII
SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user to easily
increase the storage and system capacities as the need
arises.

 Built-in Multiple Card Reader

There is built-in 4-in-1 card reader to access many of the
portable media formats (SD Card, MS Card, MMC Card,

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and MS-Pro Card).

 Ethernet Port

The system provides built-in 10/100Mbps Ethernet network
adapter for high bandwidth network connection.

 Firewire (IEEE1394 / 1394a) and USB2.0 ports

In addition to a full array of built-in I/O por

ts, the computer

offers IEEE1394 for ultra high-speed connection to high
bandwidth digital video devices and USB2.0 ports to
connect to any USB-based peripheral devices.

 Wireless LAN

The internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to
connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled systems,
devices, or network.

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System At A Glance

Top View

1. LCD Latch

The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel.

2. LCD Display

The panel is where the system content is displayed.

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3. Built-in Stereo Speakers

The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.

4. Keyboard

The keyboard is used to enter data. (See Keyboard Section for
details.)

5. Touch Pad

The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar
to a mouse.

6. LED Status Indicator

The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions:
Numeric keypad, cap lock, silent mode, WLAN module
enabling and disabling and also the ODD, HDD activities. (See
the LED Status Indicator Section for details.)
The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the system
power state and battery-charging state. See the LED Status
Indicator Section for details.

7. Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone records sound.

8. Power / Suspend Button

The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it
also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn
on the system. Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off
the system. How this key behaves can be defined in [Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced] menu.
Press the power / suspend button again to return from the
suspend mode. (See Chapter 3 for more details on system
suspend function.)

When the system is in Suspend Mode, the
indicator shows blinking green light.

LED status

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9. Silent Mode Button

Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage;
therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve lowest operating
noise.

When Silent Mode is enabled, the
shows steady green light.

10. Internet Explorer Quick Key

Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows.

LED status indicator

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Front View

Warning:

damage the display

Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook. This may

1. Wireless On/Off Switch

Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function.

When Wireless LAN function is enabled, the
indicator shows steady green light.

2. Microphone/Audio Line-in Jack

The microphone/Audio Line-in jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where
you connect a microphone or an external audio input source
such as a CD Player..

3. Stereo Headphone / SPDIF-out Jack

The stereo headphone jack (3.5-mm diameter) is where you

connect the headphones or external speakers. Alternatively,

you may connect the S/PDIF output to an external DTS, AC3,

or PCM sound processor / decoder in your home stereo

system.

LED status

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