Packard bell EN TS13SB, EN TS11SB, EN TS45SB, EN TS44SB QUICK START GUIDE
Quick Start Guide
Packard Bell EasyNote TS
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
Touchpad.................................................... 8
Front view .......................................................... 9
Rear view........................................................... 9
Left view ............................................................ 9
Right view........................................................ 10
Base view........................................................ 11
Recovery 12
Packard Bell Recovery Management.............. 12
Creating recovery discs ........................... 12
Recovering your system.................................. 13
Types of recovery .................................... 14
Regulatory information 18
Environment 23
Software license 24
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Packard Bell EasyNote TS Quick Guide
Original Issue: 2 May 2011
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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.
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.
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TOP VIEW - DISPLAY
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# Icon Item Description
1 Webcam Web camera for video communication.
2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
3 Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
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3
TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD
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5
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# Icon Item Description
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5 Keyboard
6 Touchpad
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8
Power button /
indicator
Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.
Battery indicator
HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is active.
Communication
indicator
Click buttons (left
and right)
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.
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.
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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9 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.
- Note: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.
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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 second
Fn
function
Help Opens the help menu.
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MyBackup
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.
Communication
Display toggle
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.
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.
Opens the Social Networks application.
- If this application is not installed, the key will start
your instant messenging application.
Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
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Hotkeys
The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access 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)
Fn + Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.
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).
Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys.
Touchpad
The touchpad controls the arrow on the screen; called the pointer or
the cursor. When you slide your finger across the touch-sensitive pad,
the pointer will follow this movement.
Multi-gesture
The touchpad supports Multi-gesture commands; it can recognise patterns
that use more than one finger. This allows you to control applications with
a few simple gestures, such as:
• Pinch: Quickly zoom in and out of
photos, maps and documents with a
simple finger-thumb gesture.
• Flip: Browse photos, websites or
documents by sliding two fingers horizontally.
• Rotate: Rotate photos or PDF files in 90° steps with a two-finger pivot
motion.
• Scroll: Swiftly navigate web pages, documents and music playlists up
or down by moving two fingers vertically.
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