Packard bell EN NE11HC QUICK START GUIDE

Quick Start Guide

Packard Bell EasyNote NE

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 ............................................... 6

Front view .......................................................... 8

Left view............................................................. 9

Right view.......................................................... 9

Base view........................................................ 10

Recovery 11

Packard Bell Recovery Management.............. 11

Creating recovery discs ........................... 11

Recovering your system.................................. 12

Types of recovery .................................... 13

Regulatory information 17

Environment 26

Software license 28

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Packard Bell EasyNote NE Quick Guide

Original Issue: 1 March 2012

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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.

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 computer.

Packard Bell EasyNote NE

TOP VIEW - DISPLAY

# Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

2 Display screen

3 Webcam

Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the Webcam indicates that the
webcam is active.

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TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD

# Icon Item Description

1

Power button /
indicator

Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the
computer's power status.

2 Keyboard

3 Touchpad

4

5 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

- Note: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

Click buttons (left
and right)

For entering data into your computer.

- Special keys are described on page 6.

Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.

The left and right side of the button function as
left and right selection buttons.

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 second

Fn

function

Help Opens the help menu.

Backup

Communication

Activates a second function on certain keys.

E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys.

Allows you to create backup copies of your computer;
either the entire system or only selected files and
folders. Create a regular schedule or make copies
whenever you want.

Enables/disables the computer’s communication
devices.

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Icon Function Description

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.

Stop Stop playing the selected media file.

Previous Return to the previous media file.

Next Jump to the next media file.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Social Networking

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.

Opens the Social Networks application.

- If this application is not installed, the key will start
your instant messenging application.

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 6)Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys.

Activates the numeric keypad (the keys in the

Fn + Ins Num Lock

Fn + Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.

centre-right of the keyboard).
Press Num Lock again to revert to normal
typewriter keys.

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Hotkey Function Description

Fn + End Scrolls to the end of a document.

Fn + Page up Scrolls up a page in a document.

Fn + Page Down Scrolls down a page in a document.

- Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys when
starting your computer or when using the BIOS.
To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the function
key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your computer,
then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to Function keys).

FRONT VIEW

# Icon Item Description

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-

1 Multi-in-1 card reader

Picture Card (xD).

- Push to remove/install the card. Only one
card can operate at any given time.

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

2

HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.

Communication
indicator

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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.

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity
device status.

LEFT VIEW

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to your computer’s AC adapter.

2 Ethernet (RJ-45) port

3

4

5 HDMI port

6 USB port

7

Ventilation and
cooling fan

External display
(VGA) port

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones /
speaker jack

RIGHT VIEW

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based
network.

Allows the computer to stay cool.

- Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Connects to a display device (e.g., external
monitor, LCD projector).

Supports high-definition digital video
connections.

Connects to USB devices.

- If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it
is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).

- Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with
built-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart
handheld headsets).

# Icon Item Description

Connects to USB devices.

1 USB ports

2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.

- If a port is black it is USB 2.0 compatible, if it
is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible.

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