Packard bell DOT S User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Packard Bell dot s series
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Starting your computer 3
Wireless connection ......................................... 3
Registration ...................................................... 3
Software installation........................................ 4
Recovery............................................................ 4
Having trouble?................................................ 4
Getting to know your computer 5
Top view - display............................................. 5
Top view - keyboard......................................... 6
Special keys................................................ 7
Rear view .......................................................... 8
Left view ........................................................... 8
Right view ........................................................ 9
Base view........................................................ 10
Recovery 11
Packard Bell Recovery Management ............ 11
Creating recovery discs........................... 11
Recovering your system................................. 13
Types of recovery.................................... 13
Regulatory information 18
Environment 21
Software license 22
Table of Contents - 1
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Packard Bell dot s series Quick Guide
Original Issue: 22 February 2011
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about your computer.
Product name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Date of purchase: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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STARTING YOUR COMPUTER
Thank you for purchasing this Packard Bell computer!
This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your
computer and assist in your computing experience.
After setting up and starting your computer, as shown in the setup
instructions, it will ask you questions that will help you connect to the
Internet. Your computer will then configure installed software.
WIRELESS CONNECTION
To connect to a wireless network, first check the wireless features of
your computer are on, and that the router or modem you want to
connect to is also correctly configured.
• If wireless is not on, press the communication key ( ) to open the
Launch Manager and make sure Wi-Fi is On.
• Your computer will detect and display any available networks, select
your network and enter the password, if required.
• After a short delay, your computer should connect to the Internet.
If your network is not detected, or your computer does not connect to
the Internet, please refer to your ISP or router’s documentation. After
your computer starts and you can use it, open Internet Explorer and
follow the instructions.
Alternatively, use a network cable to connect directly to a network
port on your router. Please refer to your ISP or router’s guide.
REGISTRATION
When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that
you register it. This gives you access to some useful benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives.
• Membership in the Packard Bell community: receive promotions and
participate in customer surveys.
• The latest news from Packard Bell.
How to register
During the initial startup of your computer, a window will invite you
to register. Please fill in the information and click Next. The second
window you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide
you with a more personable customer service experience.
Another option
Another way to register your Packard Bell product is to visit our
website at registration.packardbell.com. Choose your country and
follow the simple instructions.
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After registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with
important information that you should keep in a safe place.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Your computer will automatically install software and prepare your
computer for use. This may take some time, please do not turn off
your computer; wait until the installation has finished.
RECOVERY
You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able. The Packard
Bell Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs
and then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by
Packard Bell. You will need a pack of writable DVDs.
See page 82 for more information about recovery.
HAVING TROUBLE?
Packard Bell provides several options to support your purchase.
Packard Bell support
Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and
place of purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide;
save your proof of purchase. Before you call us, please write down any
error message that accompanies the problem, and have the computer
in front of you and switched on if possible. Having these items to
hand when contacting us will ensure better and quicker service.
Packard Bell website
Remember to visit www.packardbell.com - Check out the support
section for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads.
Warranty and contact information
You can find information about the warranty for your computer and
how to contact technical support in your computer’s Warranty.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions,
let us show you around your new Packard Bell FRPSXWHU.
TOP VIEW - DISPLAY
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2
# Icon Item Description
1 Webcam Web camera for video communication.
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3
# Icon Item Description
2 Display screen
3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD
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2
3
4
# Icon Item Description
1
2 Keyboard
Power button /
indicator
Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the
computer's power status.
For entering data into your computer.
− Special keys are described on page 7.
3 Touchpad
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
4
Battery indicator
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
Indicates the computer's battery status.
− Charging: The light shows amber when
the battery is charging.
− Fully charged: The light shows blue when
in AC mode.
Communication
indicator
5
−
Note:
Click buttons (left
and right)
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
Indicates the computer’s wireless
connectivity device status.
The left and right side of the button function
as left and right selection buttons.
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Special keys
Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special
functions. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon.
Icon Function Description
Hotkey for secon d
Fn
function
Social Networking
Help Opens the User's Guide for your computer.
Activates a second function on certain keys.
E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys.
Opens the Social Networks application.
− If this application is not installed, the key will start
your instant messenging application.
Communication
Display toggle
Screen blank
Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Volume up Increases the sound volume.
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Enables/disables the computer’s communication
devices.
Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Hotkeys
The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access Num Lock,
function keys and navigation commands.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hotkey Function Description
Fn + Special keys
(see page 7)
Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys.
Fn + Page Up Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.
Fn + Page Down End Scrolls to the end of a document.
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