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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 Processor
The notebook PC is equipped with the powerful Mobile Intel
Pentium M or Celeron M Processor. Together with the
latest Intel chipset and technologies, the system offers
advanced performances.
Advanced Graphic Engine
The Intel Integrated GMA900 Extreme3 video processor
gives excellent graphic performance. The advanced
graphic chip also incorporates a hardware-based
motion-compensation engine, which gives you smooth
MPEG video playback. 3D graphics capability also adds
realism to PC games.
LCD Display
The computer is equipped with a 12.1-inch TFT in
standard format(4:3 aspect ratio)or 12.1-inch TFT in
Wide format(16:10aspect ratio) high-resolution display
panel for clear test and brilliant colors.
Expandability
The system offers an upgradeable hard disk drive and 2
DDR2 SDRAM sockets for expansion, allowing the user
to easily increase the storage and system capacities as
the need arises.
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Built-in Multiple Card Reader
There is built-in 4-in-1 card reader to access many of the
portable media formats(SD Cards, MS Card, MMC Card,
and MS-Pro Card).
Ethernet Port
The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter
for high bandwidth network connection.
Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB2.0 port s
In addition to a full array of built-in I/O ports, the computer
offers IEEE 1394 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 optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your
notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802.11-enabled
systems, devices, or network
Integrated USB Devices (Optional)
The optional USB Thumb Drive gives you added function
to the notebook.
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System At A glance
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Front View
ote: Your computer may come with the 12.1 display in the wide N
16:10 aspect ratio or in the standard 4:3 aspect ratio. If your comp uter
comes with the wide 12.1 display, there is an extra pair of built-in
loudspeakers located below the display panel.
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1. LCD Latch
s lock / unlock the LCD panel.
. Built-in Microphone
records sound.
. LCD Display
here the system content is displayed.
4. ower / Suspend Button
turns the notebook on and off and it
] menu.
. Power Cinema Launch Key / Silent Mode Button
stem is off)---
e optical drive
usic
Silent Mode Button (When system has already booted to
he key enables the system to lower its power
g
noise.
The LCD latche
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The built-in microphone
3
The panel is w
P
The power/suspend button
also acts as a system suspend key. Press momentarily to turn
on the system. Press and hold for at least 3~4 seconds to turn
off the system. How this key behaves can be defined in
[Start>Settings>Control Panel>Power Options>Advance
Press the power / suspend button again to return from the
suspend mode. (See Chapter 3 for more det ails on system
suspend function.)
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This is a dual function key.
Power Cinema Launch (When sy
The key allows you to watch DVD movies in th
without having to boot to Windows. Additionally, Power
Cinema application allows you to view photos and play m
files in the optical drive as well as in the hard disk drive.
Please see Appendix c TO LEARN HOW TO USE power
Cinema.
Windows) --- Pressing t
usage, therefore turning off the fan to achieve lowest operatin
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Note:
The way the Power Cinema works is that when the key is pressed, the
stem boots to a Linux-based O/S and movie-player application in a separate sy
hard drive partition. In case you have a brand new HDD or when you need to
re-install O/S and Power Cinema, please go to Appendix C for installation
instructions.
6. ED Status Indicator
he LED S tatus indicators reveal the status of these functions:
ck, scroll lock, WLAN module enabling
7.
he keyboard is used to enter data. It has an embedd ed
ad and cursor control keys. (See Keyboard
8. D
Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspend
Indicator Section for details.)
9.
The multi-color LED indicates the battery status of the
D Status Indicator Section for details.)
10.
The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo.
L
T
Numeric keypad, cap lo
and disabling and also the ODD, HDD activities. (See the LED
S tatus Indicator Section for details.)
Keyboard
T
numeric keyp
Section for details.)
Suspend Status LE
mode.(See the LED Status
Battery Status LED
notebook. (See the LE
Built-in Stereo Speaker s
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11. Touch Pad
The touch pad is a built-in pointing device with functions similar
12. USB2.0 Port
The Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0-compliant) port allows you to
variety of devices to your computer at a rate of
13.
The 4-in-1 Card Reader supports SD Card, MS Card, MMC
d.
to a mouse.
connect a wide
up to 480 Mbps. This port conforms to the latest USB 2.0
plug-and-play standards.
4-in-1 Card Reader
Card, and MS-Pro Car
Note:
In some models, the Card Reader may not be available
14.
You may install the USB Thumb Drive into this slot.
15. ject Key
Hole
RW, or DVD-Dual drive, you may save data onto a
ject
ually
16. xternal VGA Port
The 15-pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT
USB Device(Optional)
Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual E
If your computer comes with the Combo drive, DVD-RW,
DVD+
CD-R/CD-RW or DVD RW disc. Press the eject button to e
the disk tray. The manual eject keyh ole allows you to man
eject jammed disk.
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17. ker
your system comes with the 12.1-inch wide aspect ratio panel,
of speakers built-in.
monitor or projector.
Built-in Stereo Spea
If
there is an additional pair