Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The
proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your computer. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer,
please provide these instructions to the new owner.
This manual is divided into sections to help you find the information you require. Along with the Table of Contents, an Index
has been provided to help you locate information.
In addition, many application programs include extensive help
functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by
pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions are available to
you when you use the Microsoft Windows
the various application programs.
We strongly recommend that you read the Online Manual for your
Notebook, which can be found in the Start Menu.
ÂImportant: Additional information about your
notebook can be found in the online help in the
Start Menu of your notebook. Click on:
Information about your notebook
This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Notebook as well as useful links accessible via the
World Wide Web.
xp
Windows
invites you to a tour (notes on the task bar) to familiarize yourself with the operating system. We listed further useful
sources of information starting on page 66.
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operating system or
AUDIENCE
These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced
user. Regardless of the possible professional utilization, this Notebook is designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and
applications for use with this Notebook have been designed with
the entire family in mind.
DOCUMENT YOUR NOTEBOOK
It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase
in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be
found on the back of the Notebook:
Serial Number ......................................
Date of Purchase ......................................
Place of Purchase ......................................
QUALITY
We have selected the components in this computer for their high
level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability.
Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to
provide you with an innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure.
We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer.
Microsoft
U.S. and other countries. Pentium
of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective
owners.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
, MS-DOS®, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
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is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names
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Table of Contents:
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................ 1
Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation
of your notebook:
Do not allow small children to play unattended with electrical
**
equipment. Children are incapableof judging potential risks
properly.
Do not open the case of the notebook, the battery or the
**
power adaptor. When the case is open there is a danger of
severe electric shock.
CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1 devices.
**
These lasers must remain in their sealed casing. DO NOT
remove the drive covers, as exposure to the lasers may be
harmful.
Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the
**
notebook. This may lead to electric shock, electrical shortcircuit or fire that will damage your notebook.
Slots and openings in the notebook serve to ventilate it. Do
**
not cover up these openings, because the notebook could
overheat otherwise.
The notebook is not intended to be operated in a heavy in-
**
dustry company. Operation under
conditions can result in damage to your notebook.
Do not operate the notebook during a thunderstorm, in
**
order to avoid damage through lightning strike.
Do not cover the slots and openings of the notebook. Never
**
place objects on top of the notebook that would exert any
pressure on the display. There is a danger that even slight
pressure may break the TFT display.
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There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks. Use pro-
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tective gloves to pack up the broken pieces and contact customer service to arrange for proper disposal. It is important
to thoroughly wash your hands after handling a broken TFT
display. There is a chance that chemicals may have been released.
To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never open it a full
**
120º. Do not forcibly open it.
In order to avoid damage to the display, do not touch it with
**
your fingers or sharp objects.
Never lift the notebook by the TFT Display; doing so could
**
break the hinges.
Switch off your PC immediately or do not switch it on at all
and contact customer service …
♦ … if the power cord or the connectors attached to it are burnt
or damaged. Replace the defective power cord with an original power cord. Under no circumstances may a defective
power cord be repaired
... if the housing of the PC is damaged or fluids have
♦
leaked into it.
Have the PC checked by customer service first, because the
PC may not be safely operated otherwise and there may be a
life-threatening risk of electrocution
.
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DATA SECURITY
Every time you update your data make back-up copies
on an external storage medium. The supplier does not
assume liability for data loss or damage to data storage units, and no claims can be accepted for damages
resulting from the loss of data or consequential losses.
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SET-UP LOCATION
• Keep your notebook and all connected peripherals away from
moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to do so
can lead to Notebook malfunction or damage.
• It is highly recommended you do not use the notebook outdoors.
• Operate the notebook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface.
•Do not leave the base of your notebook on your lap or any
part of your body for a long period of time. The notebook can
become very warm while it is turned on or charging and can
cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
• The notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient tempera-
ture between +41° and +104° F and at a relative humidity
between 20% and 80% (without condensation).
• When powered off, the notebook can be stored at tempera-
tures between 32° and 140° F.
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POWER ADAPTER
Pay attention to the following information, in order to connect
your notebook correctly:
POWER SUPPLY
Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is
**
open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It contains
no user-serviceable parts.
The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the notebook and
**
within reach of the power adapter cables.
To disconnect your notebook from the power source, or set
**
the notebook to battery operation, remove the power cord
from the notebook’s power socket.
Only use the notebook with a power adaptor operating at
**
AC 115V~/60 Hz. In European countries use the notebook
at AC 220-240V~/50 Hz.
For details on power consumption, please refer to the rating
plate on the rear of your notebook. If you are unsure of the
type of power supply available at the point of use, ask your
local power company.
Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter.
**
If using an extension cord, make certain that it meets your
**
local safety requirements. If in doubt, consult an electrician.
To provide additional protection against electric shock, power
**
surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage to your
notebook, we recommend the use of a surge protector.
Firstly remove the plug, and then the connector of the
**
notebook, from the power source, if you want to detach
the network adapter from the mains power supply. A reverse
sequence could damage the network adapter or the notebook.
Always hold the connector firmly when removing it. Never
pull on the power cord.
CABLING
Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them.
**
Do not place objects on any of the cables.
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MODEM
If your system has a modem, please make sure you connect
**
it to an analogue telephone line only. Connecting to a digital
PBX, a digital line designed for broadband services or ISDN, a
shared service line or a payphone will damage the modem or
the devices to which it is connected.
This notebook, if equipped with a modem, has been tested according and complies with the European regulatory guidelines for
radio equipment and telecommunication installations (R&TTE
1999/5/EG).
The modem meets the requirements of TBR21 (01/1998) and
EG201120/V1.1.1/01/98 regarding connection with an analog
telephone network.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGUALTORY
COMPLIANCE OF WIRELESS
The following low power radio equipment, which has separately
been tested and approved according R&TTE guideline
(1999/5/EC), is bundled with this PC:
-Wireless Lan
These radio devices are marked individually with the CE mark.
LAN
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TOUCH PAD
Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to
operate the touch pad. Because the touch pad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. Using a pen
or other object can damage the touch pad or cause the notebook
to malfunction.
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BATTERY OPERATION
To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee secure operation, the instructions below should be followed:
Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for long
**
periods.
Do not dispose of the battery by fire.
**
Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and under
**
some circumstances may even cause the battery to explode.
Do not open the battery housing; it contains no user-
**
serviceable parts.
Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials,
**
chemical substances and cleaning agents.
Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the
**
battery.
Ensure (through the display or the signalling sound of the
**
notebook) that the battery is completely discharged before
recharging it.
Replace the battery only with the same type or an equivalent
**
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Charge the battery only until the battery charging light goes
**
out. Also, refer to the instructions under “Charging the
Battery” on page 29 for instructions on checking the battery
level.
Only change the battery when the unit is switched off.
**
Batteries are classified as special waste and should al-
**
ways be disposed of properly. Contact Customer Service for
more details.
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Views & Handling
Subject Page
Included with your notebook ........................... 11
Open notebook ...............................................12
Front view ...................................................... 13
Left Side ........................................................ 14
Right Side ...................................................... 14
Rear Side ...................................................... 14
Power and Status Indicators .............................15
Working in comfort ..........................................22
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INCLUDED WITH YOUR NOTEBOOK
Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within
14 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing:
Notebook
Battery
Power adapter with connection cable
(Model: FSP090-1ADC21)
Modem cable
Application-/Support-Disc
Microsoft Windows® XP Recovery Disc + manual
User manual
Warranty card
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OPEN NOTEBOOK
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1 - TFT display (Ö p. 32)
2 - AC power indicator
(Ö p. 15)
3 - Battery charge indicator
4 - Battery power indicator
5 - Stereo speaker set
6 - Power ON/OFF (Ö p. 25)
7 - Keyboard (Ö p. 37)
8 - Touch pad (Ö p. 38)
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(Ö p. 15)
(Ö p. 15)
9 - Microphone
10 - Device indicators (Ö p. 15)
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FRONT VIEW
15 17 20
11 - Quick player buttons (Ö p. 44)
Play / pause
Previous track
Stop
12 - Quick player switch
13 - WLAN switch
14 - Bluetooth switch
15 - Volume control
16 - IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) (Ö p. 63)
17 - Display catch (Ö p. 32)
18 - Audio Out (Ö p. 49)
11 12 13 14 16 18 19
Mute
Next track
(Ö p. 44)
(Ö p. 58)
[optional] (Ö p. 64)
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20 - IR port
(Ö p. 49)
(Ö p. 66)
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LEFT SIDE
21 - USB 2.0 port
22 - LAN port (RJ-45)
23 - Digital audio out (SPDIF) (Ö p. 49)
24 - Line in
25 - Multimedia card reader
26 - PC card slot PCMCIA, type II (Ö p. 60)
21 22 21 23 24 25
(Ö p. 62)
(Ö p. 54)
(Ö p. 49)
(Ö p. 59)
RIGHT SIDE
27 28
26
27 - Modem port (RJ-11) (Ö p. 53)
28 - Optical Drive (Ö p. 41)
REAR SIDE
29 30 31 32 33
29 - Kensington lock (Ö p. 90)
30 - Power socket
31 - External monitor (DVI) (Ö p. 34)
32 - External monitor (VGA)
33 - Video out s-video (Ö p. 36)
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INDICATORS
LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the notebook. The meaning of each LED is:
BATTERY POWER INDICATOR
Below you will see the different meanings of the LED
in various situation:
On The notebook is in full operation.
Blinking The notebook is in stand-by mode.
BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR
Below you will see the different meanings of the LED
in various situation:
Yellow The battery is being charged.
Blue The battery is fully charged and connected
to AC power.
ACPOWER INDICATOR
Below you will see the different meanings of the LED
in various situation:
On The notebook is turned on.
Blinking The notebook is in stand-by mode.
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MUTE INDICATOR
This LED light when the mute switch is turn on.
QUICK PLAYER INDICATOR
This LED light when the quick player is turned on during system off state.
NUMLOCK
This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated.
It sets the keyboard so that numbers are assigned to
certain characters, simplifying numerical data input.
CAPITALLOCK
This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been activated.
This sets the keyboard to capital letters.
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ACCESSLED
This LED lights when the notebook is accessing the
hard disk.
ACCESS LEDOPTICAL DRIVE
This LED lights or is blinking when the notebook is
accessing the optical drive.
WIRELESS LAN
Display for wireless data exchange. If the display
lights
steadily the wireless LAN function is enabled (optional feature).
BLUETOOTH
Display for wireless data exchange. If the display
lights
steadily the Bluetooth function is enabled (optional
feature).
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Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few moments to read the important section on Safety.
This notebook comes with software fully pre-installed. You do
not have to install any of the CDs supplied.
Step 1
• Insert the battery before bringing the notebook into op-
eration by sliding the battery pack into the compartment.
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• Open the display by pushing the lock (17) to the right
with your thumb and then opening the display to the required position with your thumb and index fingers.
• Switch the notebook on by operating the On/Off Switch
The notebook starts and now goes through a number of
(6).
phases.
ÂNote: Make sure there is no bootable CD (e.g., the
Recovery CD) in the CD-ROM drive. Such disks will
prevent the operating system from loading off the
hard drive.
The operating system is loaded from the hard disk. During the
initial set-up, the loading process takes slightly longer than normal
to register the operating system and the individual components
completely. Your operating system is finished loading when a welcome screen is shown on your display.
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Step 2
Follow the instructions on the screen. Dialogue boxes will explain
any steps that need to be taken.
The greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue
boxes. The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps
that need to be taken.
Should you have any questions just click on
.
License Agreement
The greeting procedure also displays the license agreement.
Please read this carefully.
It contains important legal information on the use of your software. In order to see the full text, use the mouse and the scroll
bar on the right side of the screen to move downwards until
you have reached the end of the document. You accept the
agreement by clicking on the “I accept the agreement” option field. Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the product under lawful terms and conditions and be entitled to open
the sealed Windows
®
manual.
Step 3
After the login procedure the Windows® desktop appears on your
screen.
You will find a brief overview on the following pages.
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After the login procedure the Windows
screen. This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer
looks different.
However, basic operation is guaranteed.
desktop appears on your
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SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE WINDOWS®DESKTOP
After the login procedure the Windows® XP desktop appears on
your screen. (Your desktop might not look exactly like the one
shown here.)
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1. Start Button
Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access help, software programs, files, and settings. For more information, click Windows
2. Program Bar
The most commonly used software programs are listed here.
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3. All Programs
All of the software programs installed on your notebook are
ordinarily listed here. Click All Programs to reveal an extensive menu.
4. Turn Off Computer
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Click this button to shut down Windows
XP and the notebook.
5. Task Bar
Here you receive information and status reports about Win-
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XP and which programs are running.
6. Desktop Icons
Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a
program, double-click its desktop icon.
7. Logged in User
This tells you which user is logged in to your notebook.
8. Control Panel
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XP. These icons represent
options for configuring your notebook.
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9. Windows
XP Help
Here you can find information on using your notebook, networking, backup, and many other tasks.
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WORKING IN COMFORT
Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To
minimize the potential for physical discomfort or injury, it’s important that you maintain proper posture.
•Back – While sitting at your work surface, make sure your
back is supported by the chair’s backrest in erect position
or angled slightly backwards.
•Arms – Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows
close to your sides, with forearms and hands
approximately parallel to the floor.
•Wrists – Your wrists should be as straight as possible
while using the keyboard, mouse or trackball. They should
not be bent sideways, or more than 10 degrees up or
down.
•Legs – Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly
downward. Your lower legs should be near a right angle to
your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. If
necessary, use a footrest, but double check that you have
your seat height adjusted correctly before getting a
footrest.
•Head – Your head should be upright or tilted slightly
forward. Avoid working with your head or trunk twisted.
•Overall – Change your position frequently and take
regular breaks to avoid fatigue.
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Power Supply ................................................. 25