Zotac NB-102 User Manual

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The following apply only to users in European countries.

- This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.

Do not dispose of as household waste.

- For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste

management.

CE Declaration of conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022 class B for ITE, the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Canadian Department of Communication Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or

copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the
owner’s benet, without intent to infringe.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 (Subpart B) of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA

- INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER

- CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER

- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN

NOTE:

Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.

The user is cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.

CE Declaration of conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022 class B for ITE, the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC on

the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

Canadian Department of Communication Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or

copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the
owner’s benet, without intent to infringe.

Electronic Emission Notices

WARNING!

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Precautions

Precautions

- Please read the manual carefully and thoroughly.

- Keep the notebook away from humidity, high temperature, and dirty or dusty environments.

- Always place the notebook on a stable surface when using.

- Always handle the notebook with care.

- Do not touch or put pressure on the LCD screen.

- Do not cover the ventilation openings on the notebook to prevent overheating

- Keep the notebook away from strong magnetic or electrical elds.

- Keep battery in a safe place when it is not used.

- Do not disassemble the notebook unless an authorized service technician performs repairs

- Keep the notebook away from liquids (water, soda, tea, coffee, etc...).

- Always check the input power voltage to the power adapter to make sure it’s within safety

range before connecting the adapter to a power outlet.

- Do not damage or cover the power cable and power adapter by any material.

- Always turn off the notebook and disconnect the power adapter and battery before adding

any add-on cards, memory or hard drive.

- Do not use any battery or power adapter that is not recommended by the manufacturer.

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Content

1. Notebook Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

1-1 Opened top side --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

1-2 Front side ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

1-3 Left side -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

1-4 Right side ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

1-5 Rear side (without battery) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

1-6 Bottom side ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9

2. Getting Started ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

2-1 Installing battery pack ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

2-2 Removing battery pack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

2-3 Connect A/C power adapter ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

3. Tips and Safety Notes --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

3-1 LCD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12

3-2 Keyboard ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

3-3 Touch pad ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

3-4 Hard disk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

4. Using the Notebook ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

4-1 Turn on the notebook ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13

4-2 Adjusting the LCD brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

4-3 Using keyboard -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

4-4 Using Touch pad ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

4-5 Using memory card reader ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15
4-6 Using Express cards -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

4-7 Connecting USB devices -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

4-8 Connecting an analog display -------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

5. Installing Hardware inside the Notebook ----------------------------------------------------------- 18

5-1 Removing hard disk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

5-2 Installing hard disk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

5-3 Removing RAM module ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21

5-4 Installing RAM module ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23

5-5 Installing Mini-PCIe card module ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24

6. BIOS Conguration------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26

6-1 Main ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

6-2 Security ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

6-3 Boot ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27

Appendix A Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

Appendix B Specications ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29

Content 5 4

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1 Notebook Overview

1-1 Opened top side

Notebook Overview 76

1. Camera

2. LCD Screen

3. LED Indicators :-

- Wireless LAN

- HDD

- Num Lock

- CAP Lock

- Scroll Lock

4. Touch Pad

5. Left Mouse Button

6. Right Mouse Button

7. - Power LED Indicator

8. - Battery Charging LED Indicator
(Red - Charging, Green - Present)

9. Fingerprint Sensor (Optional)

10. Keyboard

11. Power Button ( )

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1-2 Front side

1-3 Left side

1-4 Right Side

Memory Card Reader
(SD/MMC/MS)

DC Jack (For power adaptor)

VGA Port

USB 2.0 Port

Safety Lock

Express Card 34 Slot

USB 2.0 Ports

LAN Port (10/100)

Left Speaker Out

Headphone Jack

Microphone Jack

Right Speaker Out

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1-5 Rear side (without battery)

1-6 Bottom side

Notebook Overview 9 8 Notebook Overview

Battery Pack Battery LockBattery Latch

HDD and Memory Cover

Battery Pack Connector

SIM Card Slot (optional)

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2 Getting Started

2-1 Installing battery pack

Despite using a power adapter, the notebook can be powered on by using the rechargeable battery.

1. Make sure the power adapter is disconnected from the notebook before installing battery.

2. To install the battery into the notebook, push the battery according to the direction shown in

the picture below until the battery is locked into place.

3. Push the battery lock to the “locked” position.

2-2 Removing battery pack

1. Turn off the notebook and disconnect the power adapter.

2. Turn over the notebook.

3. Unlock the battery by sliding the battery latch and battery lock according to the direction

shown in the below picture.

4. Draw the battery out from the notebook.

Battery Pack

Battery LockBattery Latch

Battery Pack

Battery LockBattery Latch

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2-3 Connect the A/C power adapter

1. Connect the power adapter with the power cord

2. Plug the DC end of the power adapter into the power jack of notebook

3. Insert AC end of the power adapter into power outlet

4. Double check the connection before turning on the notebook

Getting Started 11 10 Getting Started

AC/DC Adapter

Power Cord

DC Connector

To Power Outlet

Notes: Appearance of power adapter may not be the same as shown.

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3 Tips and Safety Notes

3-1 LCD

1. Fold up the notebook gently to prevent damage to the LCD.

2. Take out all materials on top of the keyboard before folding up the notebook.

3. Gently adjust the viewing angle of the LCD screen to t posture.

4. Never scratch the LCD surface with any materials or items.

5. Always use soft and lint-free cloth to gently wipe LCD surface if necessary.

6. Do not clean the LCD surface with chemical cleaners.

7. Do not focus on the LCD screen for a long period of time.

3-2 Keyboard

1. Use a little soft brush to remove dust on the keyboard

2. Use moist, soft and lint-free cloth to wipe keyboard surface if necessary

3. Keep keyboard away from any liquid. In case of liquid seeping into the keyboard, please

contact dealer for advice immediately.

4. Function keys (marked with blue symbols or characters) are included on the keyboard to

provide easy access of special functions.

5. Press the “Fn” key and the function key together to perform the respective function.

3-3 Touch pad

1. Touch pad performs the same function as a traditional mouse.

2. Slide ngertip on the surface of touch pad to move the mouse cursor.

3. Pressing the left button below the touch pad or tapping the touch pad can perform a

“click” function.

4. Always keep hands clean when using touch pad

5. Use moist, soft and lint-free cloth to clean the touch pad surface if necessary.

6. Do not scratch the surface of the touch pad

7. No object other than hands should be placed on the touch pad surface.

3-4 Hard disk

1. Do not turn off the notebook when the hard disk is in use.

2. Always backup critical data on hard disk periodically.

3. Never remove the hard disk when the notebook is turned on

4. Changing the hard disk is only allowed to be performed by authorized service technician.

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4 Using the Notebook

4-1 Turn on the Notebook

1. Open the LCD screen and adjust the screen to a proper view.

2. Press the POWER button to turn on the notebook.

4-2 Adjusting the LCD brightness

The brightness of the LCD can be adjusted by pressing function keys on the keyboard:

<Fn> + <F5>: Switch the display output between the LCD screen and external monitor

<Fn> + <F6>: Reduce the brightness of the LCD screen

<Fn> + <F7>: Increase the brightness of the LCD screen

Using the Notebook 13 12 Tips and Safety Notes

POWER button

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4-3 Using keyboard

The notebook keyboard is a U.S. standard keyboard with 83 keys, which is similar to a normal

keyboard used with desktop computers, except the number pad keys and function keys are

integrated with some of the normal keys. The characters in blue found on the keyboard represent

those special functions. Pressing <Fn> key together with those keys to execute the respective

functions.

<Fn> + <Esc>: Suspend mode

<Fn> + <F1>: WiFi on/off

<Fn> + <F3>: Speaker mute

<Fn> + <F5>: Switch display between LCD screen and external monitor

<Fn> + <F6>: Reduce brightness of LCD

<Fn> + <F7>: Increase brightness of LCD

<Fn> + <F8>: Reduce volume of speaker

<Fn> + <F9>: Increase volume of speaker

<Fn> + <Ins>: Number lock

<Fn> + <Del>: Scroll lock

<Fn> + <↑>: Page Up

<Fn> + <↓>: Page down

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Using the Notebook 15 14 Using the Notebook

Right ButtonLeft Button

Touch Pad

4-4 Using touch pad

The touch pad integrated in the notebook is a pointing device which is compatible with standard

mouse in order to control the cursor on the screen and make selection with the two buttons

located below the pad.

The cursor moves accordingly by sliding a nger on the surface of the touch pad. The two

buttons below the pad can be treated as the left and right button on standard mice. By using the

two buttons with the touch pad, all functions of a standard mouse can be performed.

4-5 Using memory card reader

There is a single slot memory card reader integrated in the notebook. The card reader can read

SD, MMC, Memory stick and Memory Stick PRO. Please insert the card as the below picture

shows.

To prevent data loss or damage of memory card, never remove the card in the card reader when

the memory card is in reading or writing status.

Storage Card

Memory Card Reader

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4-6 Using Express card

The notebook features an Express Card slot for hardware expansion. The slot can accept
“Express Card/34” form factor cards.

The card can only be inserted in one orientation. Using force to insert the card may lead to

damage of card and the card slot.

To remove the card, make sure the card is in idle state and push the card slightly, the card will

then be ejected and taken out from the slot.

4-7 Connecting USB devices

The notebook provides 3 USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as a mouse,

keyboard, external optical storage device, etc. Before connecting these devices to the notebook,
install the drivers for each device rst if necessary.

Express Card slot

Express Card

USB ports

USB device

USB Connector

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4-8 Connecting an analog display

The notebook PC supplies a VGA port for connecting an external analog display or compatible

projective devices.

1. Turn off the notebook.

2. Insert the 15-pin D-sub plug of the monitor to the VGA port.

3. Turn on the notebook.

15-pin VGA Connector

15-pin VGA port

Using the Notebook 17 16 Using the Notebook

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5 Installing Hardware inside Notebook

5-1 Removing hard disk

1. Open the hard disk cover of the notebook.

2. Take out the original hard disk with hard disk bracket from the notebook.

Open

Screws

HDD & Memory Cover

Screws

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Hard Disk Bracket

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3. Detach the hard disk from hard disk bracket and keep the screws.

5-2 Installing hard disk

1. Open the hard disk cover of the notebook.

Open

Screws

HDD & Memory Cover

Hard Disk Drive

HDD Connector

Screw

Screws

Hard Disk Bracket

Installing hardware inside Notebook 19 18 Installing hardware inside Notebook

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Screws

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Hard Disk Bracket

2. Attach the new hard disk to hard disk bracket with the screws.

3. Place the hard disk inside the notebook.

4. Move the hard disk according to the direction shown to attach the hard disk into the

connector.

Hard Disk Drive

HDD Connector

Screw

Screws

Bracket Screws

Hard Disk Bracket

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5. Close the hard disk cover.

5-3 Removing RAM module

1. Open the hard disk cover.

Installing hardware inside Notebook 21 20 Installing hardware inside Notebook

Screws

HDD & Memory Cover

Open

Screws

HDD & Memory Cover

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2. Move the two arms of the RAM socket as the picture shows to release the RAM module.

3. The RAM module can be easily taken out.

Memory Module

Memory Module

Socket Arm

Memory Socket

Socket Arm

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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5-4 Installing RAM module

1. Insert the RAM module into the RAM socket at a 45 degree angle.

2. Gently press the RAM module down until it is locked by the arms of the socket.

Installing hardware inside Notebook 23 22 Installing hardware inside Notebook

Memory Module

Memory Module

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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3. Close the hard disk cover.

5-5 Installing Mini-PCIe card module

1. Open the hard disk cover.

Open

Screws

HDD & Memory Cover

Screws

HDD & Memory Cover

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2. Insert the Mini-PCIe card into the Mini-PCIe slot.

3. Use screw to x the position of the card module.

4. Close the hard disk cover.

Installing hardware inside Notebook 25 24 Installing hardware inside Notebook

Screws

HDD & Memory Cover

Screws

Hard Disk Drive

Memory Module

Mini-PCIe module

Mini-PCIe slot

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6 BIOS Conguration

Press “F2” when the boot up screen is shown in order to enter the BIOS conguration utility.

6-1 Main

The time and date of the system can be set in the “Main” page. Use “↑” and “↓” to move the

cursor. Type the time and date directly to modify them.

6-2 Security

Password protection of the BIOS protects the system from unauthorized access. A “Supervisor

password” and “User password” can be set.

“Supervisor password” prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS conguration utility to prevent
any unauthorized BIOS modications.

“User password” prevents unauthorized users from turning on the system.

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BIOS Conguration 27 26 BIOS Conguration

6-3 Boot

Boot order of various bootable devices can be congured on this page. Shift the boot order of the

devices by pressing “+” or “-” buttons.

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Appendix A
Troubleshooting

Q: What should be done on the notebook if the system is halted?

A: Press and hold the Power button for about 5 seconds to turn off the notebook. Wait for a

while and turn it on again.

Q: What should be done when the notebook cannot be turned on?

A: i) Use the power adapter to supply power to notebook and try to turn the notebook on.

ii) Double check the video is not displayed on external monitor.
iii) Remove all external devices, such as USB drive, memory card, express card, etc.

iv) Contact distributor if all methods do not work.

Q: What should be done if the notebook cannot enter operating system?

A: i) Remove all external devices, such as USB drive, memory card, express card, etc.

ii) Check whether there is SSD or hard disk drive inside the notebook.

iii) Re-install the operating system.

iv) Contact distributor or operating system provider if all methods do not work.

Q: How to make the battery life last longer if the adapter is not used?

A: i) Adjust the brightness of LCD screen to suitable level.

ii) Reduce the volume of the speakers.

iii) Choose appropriate settings for the power management in operating system.

Q: Why is the image captured by camera not clear?

A: i) Check whether the lens is clear. Clean the lens by soft cloth if necessary.

ii) Camera needs adequate light in order to gather image data efciently. Provide enough

light for the environment.

iii) Prevent object from moving very fast.

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Appendix B

Specications:-

CPU : Intel ATOM N270 (1.6GHz)

Chipset : Intel 945GSE

LCD Panel / Resolution : 10” WSVGA (1024x600) with LED backlight

Graphic Engine : Intel GMA 950 with shared video memory

HDD Storage : 2.5” SATA HDD

Memory / Slot : Supports up to 2GB DDR2 via SODIMM slot

Network : 10/100M Ethernet (RJ45)

WiFi : 802.11 b/g WiFi

Battery : Standard 3-cell Lithium-ion battery pack
IO connection : 3x USB2.0 / 1x VGA
Expansion : 1x Express Card /34 / 1x MiniPCIe slot for Peripheral /

1x MiniPCIe slot for SSD (optional)

Card Reader : 3-in-1 Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS)
Audio : High Denition Audio with Stereo Speakers (Max 2W) /

Stereo headphone / Mic

Keyboard

Touch Pad : PS2 Touch Pad with 2 keys

Camera : Built-in 1.3M pixel webcam

AC Adaptor : DC 20V 2A, AC 110-240V
Case dimension : 249.7mm (W) x 182.7mm (D) x 28.5mm (H)

Weight : 1.25kg (estimated, including 3-cell battery)

Appendix B 29 28 Appendix A

: 95% Full size 83-key Keyboard