Prestigio Nobile 1560 User Manual
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Prestigio Nobile 1560
Notebook Computer
User’s guide
Copyright © 2005
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Notebook Computer User’s guide
Original Issue: January 2005
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision
or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This
company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial
number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer. All correspondence concerning your unit should
include the serial number, model number, and purchase information.
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Preface
This notebook computer incorporates the latest mobile technologies in a slim and portable package. This manual should
answer most of the questions you have about the day-to-day operation of your notebook computer. You should also take
advantage of the online help files that are available with almost all of the programs shipped with your computer.
We hope you enjoy your notebook computer. With proper care, your computer will provide you with years of productive
service.
Connecting the computer
Connecting the computer is as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Insert the battery at an angle (1); press gently on the battery (2) until it clicks into place. Then slide the battery lock to
the lock position (3).
Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the
adapter to use up the battery before recharging again. Perform this action twice to condition the
battery pack.
2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port
on the computer’s rear panel (1); connect the power cord
to the AC adapter (2) and the other end to a properly
grounded power outlet (3).
3. Press the display cover release latch (1) and open the
display (2) to a comfortable viewing angle. Press the
power switch (3) to turn on the power. The POST (poweron self-test) routine executes and Windows begins loading.
Note: To turn off the power, use the Windows Turn
Off command to shut down the computer. If you are
unable to shut down your computer normally, press
and hold the power switch for more than four
seconds to turn off the computer. If you turn off the
computer and want to turn it on again, wait at least
two seconds before powering up.
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Care and maintenance
Taking care of your computer
Your computer will serve you well if you take care of it.
• Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.
• Do not expose the computer to temperatures below 0.C (32.F) or above 50.C (122.F).
• Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields.
• Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture.
• Do not spill water or any liquid on the computer.
• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock and vibration.
• Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt.
• Never place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer.
• Never place the computer on uneven surfaces.
Taking care of your AC adapter
Here are some ways to take care of your AC adapter:
• Do not connect the adapter to any other device.
• Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it. Carefully route the power cord and any cables away
from all potential traffic.
• When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.
• The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are
using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not
exceed the fuse rating.
Taking care of your battery pack
Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:
• Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.
• Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.
• Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.
Cleaning and servicing
When cleaning the computer, follow these steps:
1. Power off the computer and remove the battery pack.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter.
3. Use a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs:
• The computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the product.
• The computer does not operate normally.
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Getting familiar with your computer
This computer combines high-performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a
unique style and ergonomic design.
Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner.
This chapter gives an in-depth “tour” of the computer’s many features.
A tour of your computer
Let us show you around your new notebook computer.
Note: Computer housing design might differ from the illustrations.
Front view
# Item Description
1 Display cover latch Press to unlatch the display cover.
2 Optical drive Accepts a CD or DVD
3 LED indicator Lights up when the optical is active
4 Eject button Press to eject the drive tray
5 Emergency eject hole Insert a pin to eject the drive tray when power is off
Note: Optical drive may be DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW, DVD-Dual, or DVD Super Multi drive.
Top view
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# Item Icon Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),displays computer output.
2 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and offto show the status
of the computer and its functions and components
3 Power button Turns on the computer power
4 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently-used programs
5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like
a computer mouse
6 Microphone Inputs sounds and voices into your computer
7 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
(left and right) buttons
8 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer
9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer
10 Speakers Outputs sound.
11 Audio DJ control panel Control buttons for playing audio.
Left view
# Item Icon Description
1 Volume control Adjusts the volume.
2 4-in1 card slot Accepts a Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD)
or MultiMediaCard (MMC) memory card.
3 ExpressCard slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 or one Express/54 module.
4 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.
5 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from its slot.
Right view
# Item Icon Description
1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Rear view
# Item Icon Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input
3 External monitor port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536 resolution).
4 Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an internal fax/data
modem).
5 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet-based network.
6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to a IEEE 1394-compatible (4-pin) device
(e.g., digital video camera).
7 USB ports Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera
8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
9 S/PDIF line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones);
supports S/PDIF connections.
Bottom view
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# Item Icon Description
1 MXM Graphic Module™ slot Accepts a Mobile PCI Express (MXM) Module daughterboard.
2 Name card slot Accepts a calling card-sized name card.
3 Memory module slots Accepts DDR2 memory modules.
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
6 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it.
7 Battery lock Locks/unlocks the battery pack.
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
• Intel® Pentium® M Processor (up to 745/1.8 GHz)
• For model 1558: 15.0-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD at 1024x768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution displaying
in 32-bit color depth with Intel® 915GM chipset
• Memory upgradeable to 2 GB with 2 PC2-3200/PC2-4200 (400/533 MHz DDR2) soDIMM slots
• SATA hard disk
• Lithium-Ion battery pack
• Power management system
• Dual view capability
• Simultaneous LCD and CRT display
• External display support up to 1024x768 (85Hz or higher) resolution
Multimedia
• Audio DJ panel for playing music CDs without powering on the system
• AC’97 2.2-compliant stereo audio
• S/PDIF line-out jack
• Built-in microphone
• DVD/CD-RW combo drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD Dual drive (option) or DVD Super Multi drive (option)
• S-video output port
Connectivity
• High-speed fax/data software modem
• Ethernet LAN 10/100 Mbps
• 802.11b, 802.11b+g or 802.11a+b+g wireless LAN (option)
Human-centric design and ergonomics
• Sleek, smooth, slim and stylish design
• Full-sized keyboard
• Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device (can be enabled or disabled thru the hotkey Fn-F6)
• Launch keys
• Audio DJ panel
Expansion
• Upgradeable memory and hard disk
• CardBus (PCMCIA type-II socket)
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• ExpressCard (ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 module)
• USB 2.0
• IEEE 1394 (6-pin)
• 4-in-1 card slot (Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Display
The graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. The computer supports a
large Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying up to 16.7 million colors at 1024x768 XGA resolution.
Simultaneous display
The computer’s crisp display and multimedia capabilities are great for viewing movies or giving presentations. If you prefer,
you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. This computer supports simultaneous LCD and external
display output via the external display port or the S-video output port. Simultaneous display allows you to control the
presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience. You can also connect other output display devices
such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations.
Power management
The power management system incorporates an “automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is
powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See “Power management” for more information on power management features.
Opening and closing the display
To open the display, press the display cover latch and lift up the cover, then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. See
“Connecting the computer” on page vii. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (e.g., enters standby
mode) to conserve power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open the display cover.
To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place.
Caution: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when you close it. Also, do not place any
object on top of the computer when the display is closed.
Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display screen.
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The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer
while the cover is closed.
# Item Icon Description
1 Wireless communication Lights when the wireless LAN (optional) capabilities are enabled.
2 Power Lights when the computer is on. Blinks when a battery-low condition
occurs.
3 Standby Blinks when computer enters Hibernation mode
4 Media activity Lights when the hard disk, or CD or DVD drive is active
5 Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged
6 Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
7 Num lock (Fn-F11) Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function
keys.
Special keys
Lock keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The (Fn-F11)
keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better
solution would be to connect an external keypad. See “External keyboard”.
Scroll Lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when (Fn-F12) you
press /\ or \/ respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
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Embedded numeric keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the
upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control
on embedded keypad keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on Type the letters in a embedded
keypad. normal manner.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions.
Below are a few examples:
Windows logo key + Tab (Activates next Taskbar button)
Windows logo key + E (Explores My Computer)
Windows logo key+ F (Finds Document)
Windows logo key + M (Minimizes All)
Windows logo key + Shift + M (Undoes Minimize All)
Windows logo key + R (Displays Run dialog box)
Application key Opens the application’s context menu (same as right-click).
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Hotkeys
The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access controls such as screen contrast and brightness, volume output and
the BIOS setup utility.
Hotkey Function Icon Description
Fn-F1 Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions
Fn-F2 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which can be defined via
the advanced section of the Power Management Properties in the
Windows Control Panel.
Fn-F3 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor
(if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor
Fn-F4 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key
to return
Fn-F5 Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound
Fn-F6 Touchpad toggle Enables or disables the touchpad.
Fn-PgUp Home Functions as the “Home” key
Fn-PgDn En d Func tions as the “End” key
Fn-–› Brightness up Increases the screen brightness
Fn-‹– Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Activating hotkeys
When activating hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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