Prestigio Nobile 1522W User Manual

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Prestigio Nobile 1522W

User’s Manual

(June 2006)

TRADEMARKS
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NOTE
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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Getting Started

Congratulations on purchasing this computer.
Your computer incorporates desktop computer capabilities into a compact notebook-sized package. It can greatly
enhance your productivity either in the office or at home. And, of course, wherever you need it, the computer is ready
and easy “to go.”
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running. You will find instructions for these
procedures:
* Unpacking
* Connecting to AC power
* Opening the cover
* Turning on the computer
* Turning off the computer
Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the computer. And the last section navigates
you to the information you may need after the computer is ready for use.

Getting the Computer Running

This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation.

Unpacking

After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
* Notebook computer
* Accessories:
? AC adapter
? AC power cord
? Driver CD
Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer immediately.
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future.

Connecting to AC Power

The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power. It is suggested that you use AC power
when you start up the computer for the very first time.

CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC adapters may
damage the computer.

1. Make sure that the computer is turned off.

2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the computer (1).

3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet (2).

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4. When the AC adapter is connected, power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your
computer. Now, you are ready to turn on the computer.

CAUTION:
* When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from
the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer.
* When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord.

NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For information on
using battery power, see Chapter 3.

Opening the Cover

CAUTION: Be gentle when opening and closing the cover. Opening it vigorously or slamming it
shut could damage the computer.

Open the top cover by sliding the cover latch toward the right (1) and lifting up the cover (2). You can tilt the cover
forward or backward for optimal viewing clarity.

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Turning On and Off the Computer

Turning On

1. Make sure that the computer is connected to AC power.

2. Press the power button.

3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test (POST), and the operating system such as
Windows should start.

Turning Off

To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of your operating system.

NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you
left off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for
information.)

CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at
least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.

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Taking a Look at the Computer

This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component.

NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer may not be
exactly the same as those shown in this manual.

Right-Side Components

Ref Component Description

1 Combo Drive/DVD Dual Accepts a compact disc (CD) for installing or loading software, accessing data,

Drive/ Super Multi Drive and playing music/video.

2 USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device, such as a flash disk, printer, digital

camera, joystick, and more.

Left-Side Components

Ref Component Description

1 VGA Connector Connects an external monitor.

2 RJ-11 Connector Connects the telephone line.

3 RJ-45 Connector Connects the LAN cable.

4 ExpressCard/54 Slot Accepts an ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 for additional functions.

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Rear Components

Ref Component Description

1 Power Connector Connects the AC adapter.

2 S-video Connector Connects an external video device, such as a TV, supporting S-video input.

3 USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device, such as a flash disk, printer, digital

camera, joystick, and more.

4 Kensington Lock Locks the computer to a stationery object for security.

Front Components

Ref Component Description

1 Top Cover Latch Locks the top cover.

2 Microphone Connector Connects an external microphone.

3 Audio Input Connector Connects a Hi-Fi set, radio, synthesizer, walkman, etc.

4 S/PDIF Connector Connects a S/PDIF device such as a digital speaker set for digital audio output.

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Bottom Components

Ref Component Description

1 Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when external power is not connected.

2 Hard Disk Drive CompartmentInside is the hard disk drive.

3 Memory Slot Inside is the memory slot for expanding the memory size of your computer.

4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Inside is the mini PCI-E slot for using a mini PCI-E WLAN card.

Card Slot

5 Modem Card Slot Inside is the modem card of your computer.

6 CPU Socket Inside is the CPU of your computer.

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Top-open Components

Ref Component Description

1 LCD Screen Displays the output of the computer.

2 Stereo Speaker Sends out sound and voice from the computer.

3 Keyboard Serves as the data input device of the computer.

4 Microphone Receives sound and voice for the computer.

5 Touchpad Serves as the pointing device of the computer.

6 Indicators Show the current status of the computer’s devices.

AC / Battery Power indicator
Lights blue when the computer is turned on.
Blinks blue when the computer is in the Standby mode.
Battery Charge indicator
Lights red when the battery is being charged.
Blinks red when battery power is low.
DVD drive/Hard disk drive in-use indicator
Num Lock indicator
Caps Lock indicator
Wireless LAN indicator
Glows blue when wireless LAN is on.

7 Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF.

Glows blue when the computer is turned on.

8 Power Saving Quick Button Enables/disables power saving mode when using battery power.

Glows blue when the power saving mode is turned on.

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Operating Your Computer

This chapter provides information about the use of the computer.
If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics. If you are already a computer
user but are new to notebook computers, you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your
computer.
Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components:
* Keyboard
* Touchpad
* DVD drive
And these features:
* Starting and stopping the computer
* Power saving feature
* Video features
* Audio features
* Communication features

Starting and Stopping the Computer

There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.

Starting the Computer

You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device such as the hard disk and CD disc. The
computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.

NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run
on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows XP.

Stopping the Computer

When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in
Standby or Hibernation mode:

To stop in this mode... Do this... To start up or resume again

Of f Follow the shutdown procedure of your operating system. Press the power button.

This can prevent loss of unsaved data or damage to your software
programs.
If the system is locked up because of hardware or software
problems, press the power button to turn off the computer.

Standby Depending on your settings in Windows, you can place Press any key.

the computer in Standby mode by:
Closing the display cover
Pressing the Fn+F12 hot key
Pressing the power button

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To stop in this mode... Do this... To start up or resume again

Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows, you can place Press the power button.

the computer in Hibernation mode by:
Closing the display cover
Pressing the Fn+F12 hot key
Pressing the power button

If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode, you can return to where you left off the next time you start up
the computer. (See “Power Management” in Chapter 3 for more information.)

Using the Power Saving Quick Button

Enabling/Disabling Power Saving Mode

1. Press the power saving quick button to enter into power saving mode when using battery power.

While entering into power saving mode, the system will turn down the panel backlight and sacrifices processing speed
to gain more battery life.

2. Press the button once more to go back to normal mode (disable power saving mode).

NOTE: The power saving quick button works only when using battery power.

Using the Keyboard

Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized computer keyboard plus a Fn key added for specific
functions.
The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major categories:
* Typewriter keys
* Cursor-control keys
* Numeric keys
* Function keys

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Typewriter Keys

Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter. Several keys are added, such as the Ctrl, Alt, Esc keys and lock keys,
for special purposes. When the lock keys are pressed, their corresponding indicators light up.

Key Description

The Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for program-specific functions.

The Alternate key is normally used in combination with other keys for program-specific functions.

The Escape key is usually used for stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and canceling a
command. The function depends on the program you are using.

The Shift key is used with alphabet letter keys to produce uppercase letters when typing. It is also used
in combination with other keys for program-specific functions.

The Backspace key moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that space.

Pressing Fn and this key toggles the Num Lock on and off. When on (Num Lock light on), the Num Lock
activates the numeric keys.

Pressing Fn and this key toggle Scroll Lock on and off. When on the screen moves one line up or down
when you press /\ or \/ arrow key. Scroll Lock does not work for all programs.

Pressing this key toggles the Caps Lock on and off. When on (Caps Lock light on), the Caps Lock keeps
the letter keys in uppercase.

The Pause key temporarily stops screen scrolling. Scroll Lock does not work for all programs.

The Print Screen key prints the displayed screen. Print screen does not work for all programs.

Cursor-Control Keys

NOTE: The word “cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where
on your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal
line, a block, or one of many other shapes.

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Cursor-control keys are generally used for editing purposes. They are:

Key Description

Moves the cursor left one space.

Moves the cursor right one space.

Moves the cursor up one line.

Moves the cursor down one line.

Moves the page up.

Moves the page down.

Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line or document.

Moves the cursor to the end of the line or document.

Switches typing between insert and overtype modes. Insert mode means any character typed will be
inserted to the current cursor position; overtype mode means any character typed will overwrite the
text in the current cursor position.

Deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text left one space.

Numeric Keypad

A 15-key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next:

Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations. When Num Lock is on, the numeric keys are activated,
which means you can use these keys to enter numerals.

NOTE:
* When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter in the keypad
area, you can either turn Num Lock off or you can press the Fn key and then the letter key
without turning Num Lock off.
* Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the computer. If so, use the
numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead.

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Euro Symbol

Windows supports the Euro dollar sign ˆ, you can press the sign on the US and UK keyboards.
* To press the Euro sign on a United States-International keyboard, hold down either of the Alt keys and press 5 (which
has an Euro sign on it).
* To press the Euro sign on a United States 101 keyboard, hold down either of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric
keypad of your keyboard.
* To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard, hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 (which has an Euro sign on it).

Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions:
Windows Logo key and Application key.
The Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs software-specific functions when used in combination
with other keys.
The Application key usually has the same effect as a right mouse click. (See your Windows manual for more information.)

Function Keys

On the top row of the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12. Function keys are multi-purpose keys that perform functions
defined by individual programs.
Hot key functions are assigned to the F1, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F10, F11, and F12 keys by your computer. (See “Hot Keys” later
in this chapter for information.)

Fn Key

The Fn key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a
key. The letter “Fn” and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To perform a desired
function, first press and hold the Fn key, then press the other key.

Hot Keys

Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to activate special functions of the computer. Most
hot keys operate in a cyclic way. Each time a hot key combination is pressed, it shifts the corresponding function to the
other or next choice.
You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop. The hot keys are described next.

Key Description

Switches the wireless LAN radio on and off.
NOTE: The FAA (Federal Aviation Agency) has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft
as this may interfere with flight safety. Remember to turn off wireless LAN when using your computer
in the airplane.

Decreases the sound volume.

Increases the sound volume.

Switches the display output to one of the following when external devices are connected.
Upon booting the system with CRT:
LCD -> CRT -> LCD & CRT
NOTE: This function only applies to Plug & Play display devices.

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Key Description

Decreases the LCD brightness.

Increases the LCD brightness.

Switches the system sound output off (mute) and on.

Switches LCD on and off.

Serves as the sleep button that you can define with Windows’ Power Options. (See the “Power
Management” in Chapter 3.)

Using the Touchpad

CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad. Doing so may damage the
touchpad surface.

NOTE: For optimal performance of the touchpad, keep your fingers and the pads clean and dry.
When tapping on the pad, tap lightly. Do not use excessive force.

The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of
the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons.

The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad and a left and right buttons. To use the touchpad, place your forefinger or
thumb on the pad. The rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display. As you slide your fingertip across
the pad, the pointer (also called cursor) on the screen moves accordingly. When your finger reaches the edge of the pad,
simply relocate yourself by lifting the finger and placing it on the other side of the pad.
Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchpad: