User manual MEDION ADVENT MID 2020

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER MANUAL MAKING COPIES OF THIS MANUAL This manual contains information protected by law. All rights are reserved. Copyright law prohibits duplicating this information in mechanical, electronic, or any other form, without the written approval by the manufacturer. © 2003 . All rights reserved. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries and must be acknowledged when used. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ii Table of Contents: INTRODUCTION........................................................... 1 Notes on This manual ............................................... 1 Audience .............................................................. 1 Document Your Notebook ....................................... 1 Quality................................................................. 2 Service ................................................................ 2 Finding More Information .......................................... 2 Getting to Know Windows XP .................................. 2 Software Help ....................................................... 3 Device Drivers ...................................................... 3 SAFETY........................................................................ 5 Safety Instructions ................................................... 5 Data Security........................................................ 5 Operational Safety................................................. 5 General Safety Information ..................................... 6 Ambient Temperature ............................................ 6 CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive Safety ............. 7 TFT Display Safety................................................. 7 Power Adapter ...................................................... 8 Battery Operation .................................................. 9 Modem .............................................................. 10 Touch Pad .......................................................... 10 Cabling .............................................................. 10 Set-Up Location .................................................. 10 Important Additional Safety Instructions ................. 11 Upgrades and Repairs .......................................... 11 Notes for Service Engineers ..................................... 12 MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 13 Maintenance Instructions......................................... Cleaning and Care ............................................... Care of the TFT Display ........................................ Transporting the Notebook.................................... Securing your Notebook ....................................... 13 13 13 14 15 iii VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK ........................................ 17 Open Notebook ...................................................... Front View............................................................. Left Side ............................................................... Right Side ............................................................. Rear Side .............................................................. Indicators ............................................................. Easy Start Buttons ................................................. Power Saving Button .............................................. 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 GETTING STARTED .................................................... 23 Step 1 ............................................................... 23 Step 2 ............................................................... 23 Step 3 ............................................................... 24 THE WINDOWS XP DESKTOP ..................................... 25 POWER SUPPLY ......................................................... 27 On/Off Button ........................................................ Power Adapter ....................................................... Battery Operation................................................... Inserting the Battery............................................ Removing the battery .......................................... Charging the Battery............................................ Battery Power ..................................................... Power Management ................................................ Standby Mode..................................................... Suspend (hibernate) Mode .................................... Opening and Closing the Display............................... Screen Resolution................................................... Connecting an External Monitor ................................ Connecting A TV / AV Device.................................... 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 31 31 31 33 33 34 34 DISPLAY.................................................................... 33 DATA ENTRY.............................................................. 35 The Keyboard ........................................................ 35 Notebook-specific key combinations ....................... 35 Touch pad ............................................................. 36 iv MAIN COMPONENTS .................................................. 37 The Hard Drive ...................................................... Important Directories ........................................... The Optical Drive ................................................... CD-ROM Drive..................................................... DVD-ROM Drive .................................................. CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive ............................. DVD-RW/CD-RW Super Combo Drive...................... Handling Discs .................................................... Loading a Disc .................................................... Removing a Disc ................................................. Playing Music CDs................................................ Playing DVD Movies ............................................. Writing CDs ........................................................... Writing DVDs (optional) .......................................... The Sound Card ..................................................... External Audio Ports ............................................ Modem ................................................................. Modem port ........................................................ The Network.......................................................... What is a network? .............................................. Fast Ethernet-Network ......................................... The PC card Slot .................................................... 32-bit CardBus Port ............................................. Use of PC Cards .................................................. Connection Options ................................................ PS/2 Interface..................................................... Parallel Interface ................................................. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ............................. 37 38 39 39 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 41 42 44 45 45 46 46 47 47 47 50 50 50 52 52 52 52 SOFTWARE ................................................................ 53 Digital Signatures................................................... 54 Windows Activation.............................................. 55 THE BIOS SET-UP-PROGRAM ..................................... 56 Running the BIOS Set-up ........................................ 56 Navigating the BIOS Utility ................................... 56 v CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................. 57 Data and System Security ....................................... 57 Data Security...................................................... 57 Maintenance Programs ......................................... 57 SYSTEM RECOVERY ................................................... 59 Restoring Microsoft Windows XP ............................... FAQ ­ Questions Frequently Asked............................ Troubleshooting ..................................................... Localize the Cause ............................................... Additional Support.................................................. Driver Support ....................................................... Standards ............................................................. Electromagnetic Compatibility ............................... Electrical Safety .................................................. Ergonomics ........................................................ Supplementary Information .................................. 59 60 62 62 64 64 65 65 66 66 66 INDEX ....................................................................... 67 vi INTRODUCTION NOTES ON THIS MANUAL This manual is divided into sections to help you find the information you require. Along with the Table of Contents, an Index has been provided to help you locate information. Please read the chapters "Operational Safety" (page 5 and following) and "Getting started" (page 23 and following). In addition, many application programs include extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. These help functions are available to you when you use the Microsoft Windows® operating system or the various application programs. AUDIENCE These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of the possible professional utilization, this Notebook is designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and applications for use with this Notebook have been designed with the entire family in mind. DOCUMENT YOUR NOTEBOOK It is important to document the details of your Notebook purchase in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the Notebook: Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... INTRODUCTION 1 QUALITY We have selected the components in this computer for their high level of functionality, ease of use, safety and reliability. Through balanced hardware and software design we are able to provide you with an innovative personal computer useful for applications relating to both work and leisure. We are pleased to welcome you as our newest customer. Thank you for choosing our company. SERVICE We are pleased to provide individualized customer service throughout the life of your Notebook. Please feel free to contact a customer service representative with any questions relating to this Notebook. A separate section on Customer Service is included in this manual, starting on page 57. FINDING MORE INFORMATION There are many kinds of help and information for using your PC. This section tells you where to get help with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, software programs, and the Multimedia PC. GETTING TO KNOW WINDOWS XP WINDOWS XP MANUAL This printed manual provides general information about the operating system. We recommend that all beginning users or users of previous versions of Windows read this information. It can be found with the CDs in the accessory box that came with your PC. WINDOWS XP TOUR Windows XP includes a tour that you can take to familiarize yourself with the operating system. This tour can usually be found by clicking on the Start menu. You can also find the tour by selecting All Programs, then Accessories. WINDOWS XP HELP AND SUPPORT An answer to almost every question can be found in this program. You'll find it in the Start menu. 2 INTRODUCTION SOFTWARE HELP Many software programs incorporate extensive help functions. As a general rule, you can access help functions by pressing F1 on the keyboard. Many software programs include Help as an option on the menu at the top of the screen or window. They may also provide an icon (or icons) with a question mark on them that you can click to access more information. DEVICE DRIVERS If you install external devices, such as printers or digital cameras, you may also need to install device drivers. The drivers will be included with your peripheral devices. These are occasionally updated by the manufacturer. Check with the manufacturer of your peripheral device to find out if you have the most recent version of your device drivers. INTRODUCTION 3 4 SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important information on the safe and proper setup, use and care of your Notebook computer. Please read this manual carefully and follow all instructions. These instructions should be kept with your computer at all times. Proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your Notebook. In the event that you transfer ownership, please provide these instructions to the new owner. Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation of your Notebook: DATA SECURITY How important is the information you will be storing on your Notebook? You need to guard against the loss of your data by making backup copies. You can backup your data onto CD, floppy disk, or other media such as Zip drives. It depends upon how much data you have. In this way, if something happens to the hard drive in your Notebook, you have another copy of your data. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage to data storage units, and no claims can be accepted for damages resulting from the loss of data or consequential losses. OPERATIONAL SAFETY It is important to follow all of the safety instructions in this manual to ensure the safety of you and your Notebook. · DO NOT open the case of the Notebook, the battery or the power adaptor. When the case is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. SAFETY 5 · DO NOT insert objects through the slots and openings of the Notebook. This may lead to electric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage your Notebook. · DO NOT allow small children to play unattended with electrical equipment. · DO NOT cover the slots and openings of the Notebook. These openings are for ventilation purposes. Covering these vents may lead to overheating. · This Notebook is NOT designed for use within industrial environments. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION If you find that: · · · · · · · · the power cord/power adapter is worn or damaged. liquid is spilled on the unit. the Notebook fails to work properly. the Notebook is dropped or the housing is damaged. shut-down your Notebook immediately. remove the power cord from the socket. contact Customer Service. do not restart unless you have contacted Customer Service. You should: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE · The Notebook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between +41° and +104° F and at a relative humidity between 30% and 70% (without condensation). · When powered off, the Notebook can be stored at temperatures between 32° and 140° F. 6 SAFETY CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW DRIVE SAFETY · CD-ROM-/CDRW-/DVD-drives are Laser Class 1 devices. These lasers must remain in their sealed casing. · Danger -- Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. This product is certified by the manufacturer to comply with DHHS rules 21CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J, applicable at date of manufacturer. Refer to optical drive labels for additional details. · DO NOT remove the drive covers, as exposure to the lasers may be harmful. · DO NOT look directly into the laser, even when wearing eye protection. TFT DISPLAY SAFETY · To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never open it a full 180º. Do not forcibly open it. · In order to avoid damage to the display, do not touch it with your fingers or sharp objects. · Never lift the Notebook by the TFT Display; doing so could break the hinges. · There is a risk of injury if the TFT display breaks. Use protective gloves to pack up the broken pieces and contact customer service to arrange for proper disposal. It is important to thoroughly wash your hands after handling a broken TFT display. There is a chance that chemicals may have been released. SAFETY 7 · Never place objects on top of the Notebook that would exert any pressure on the display. There is a danger that even slight pressure may break the TFT display. POWER ADAPTER · Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It contains no user-serviceable parts. · The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the Notebook and within reach of the power adapter cables. DO NOT stretch the power cables tightly to reach an electric outlet. · To disconnect your Notebook from the power source, or set the Notebook to battery operation, remove the power cord from the Notebook's power socket. · Only use the Notebook with a power adaptor (FSP1201ADE21/FSP120-AAC) operating at AC 115V~/60 Hz. In European countries use the Notebook at AC 220-240V~/50 Hz. For details on power consumption, please refer to the rating plate on the rear of your Notebook. If you are unsure of the type of power supply available at the point of use, ask your local power company. · Use only the supplied power cord and power adapter. · If using an extension cord, make certain that it meets your local safety requirements. If in doubt, consult an electrician. · To provide additional protection against electric shock, power surges, lightning strikes, or other electrical damage to your Notebook, we recommend the use of a surge protector. 8 SAFETY BATTERY OPERATION To extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee secure operation, the instructions below should be followed: · Never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for long periods. · Do not dispose of the battery by fire as they may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. · Do not open the battery housing; it contains no user-serviceable parts. · Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and under some circumstances may even cause the battery to explode. · Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials, chemical substances and cleaning agents. · Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the battery (FSP120-1ADE21/FSP120-AAC). · Fully discharge the battery before recharging it. · Replace the battery only with the same type or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. · Charge the battery only until the battery charging light goes out. Also, refer to the instructions under "Charging the Battery" on page 29 for instructions on checking the battery level. · Only change the battery when the unit is switched off. · Batteries are classified as special waste and should always be disposed of properly. Contact Customer Service for more details. · Keep batteries away from children at all times. · Use only the batteries and power adapter/cord indicated in this manual. SAFETY 9 MODEM · If your system has a modem, please make sure you connect it to an analog telephone line only. Connecting to a digital PBX, a digital line designed for broadband services or ISDN, a shared service line or a payphone will damage the modem or the devices to which it is connected. TOUCH PAD · Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touch pad. Because the touch pad is electrostatic sensitive, objects cannot be used in place of your fingers. Using a pen or other object can damage the touch pad or cause the Notebook to malfunction. CABLING · Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them. · DO NOT place objects on any of the cables. Caution ­ To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication cords (applies to American Standards). SET-UP LOCATION · Keep your Notebook and all connected peripherals away from moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to do so can lead to Notebook malfunction or damage. · It is highly recommended you do not use the Notebook outdoors. · Operate the Notebook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced and vibration-free surface. · Do not leave the base of your Notebook on your lap or any part of your body for a long period of time while the Notebook is turned ON or is charging. The Notebook can become very warm while it is turned on or charging and can cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure. 10 SAFETY IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using any electronic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be taken. Following the guidelines below can reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury: · Do not use this product near water (e.g., near a bathtub, lavatory or kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool). · Avoid using a telephone/modem (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone/modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Lithium batteries cannot handle intense pressure, high temperatures or fire. Danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries with a compatible type as recommended by the manufacturer. Lithium batteries are hazardous waste and require proper disposal. Contact the Service Center for additional information on battery disposal. · UPGRADES AND REPAIRS · Only a qualified Service Engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your Notebook. · If you do not have the necessary qualifications, go to an appropriate Service Engineer. Please contact the Service Center if you are experiencing technical problems with your Notebook. SAFETY 11 NOTES FOR SERVICE ENGINEERS · Before opening the housing, disconnect the Notebook from all power sources and remove any connecting cables. If the Notebook has not been disconnected from the power outlet before being opened, there is a danger of severe electric shock. There is also a risk of damage to the components. · Internal components of the Notebook may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Perform system upgrades and changes in an ESD-protected work area. If no such work area is available, wear an antistatic wrist strap or touch a highly conductive metal object. Your service center can repair damage sustained by inappropriate handling for a fee. · Use only original spare parts. CAUTION: The CMOS lithium batteries cannot tolerate intense pressure, high temperatures or fire. Keep away from children! Danger of explosion if replaced incorrectly. Only replace with a compatible type (CR2032) as recommended by the manufacturer. Lithium-Batteries are hazardous waste and need to be disposed of properly. If necessary, we will take back your used CMOS lithium battery. Notes on Laser Radiation : Laser devices of Laser Class 1 to Laser Class 3b may be used in the Notebook. Where the Notebook housing remains closed, the device meets the requirements of Laser Class 1. By opening the Notebook housing you will gain access to laser devices of up to Laser Class 3b. · The CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW drive contains no userserviceable parts. Only the manufacturer should perform repairs to the CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW drives. When removing and/or opening laser devices, the following guidelines must be observed: · DO NOT look into the laser beam, even while wearing optical protection. · DO NOT allow yourself to be exposed to the laser beam. Avoid exposure of the eyes or skin to direct or stray radiation. 12 SAFETY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This section provides information on the proper maintenance and care of your Notebook. Following these measures can extend its lifetime. CLEANING AND CARE · Warning! There are no user-serviceable or user-cleanable parts inside the Notebook housing. Never open the Notebook housing. · DO NOT use any solvents, corrosive or gaseous cleaning agents. · DO NOT use CD-ROM cleaning disks or similar products that clean the lens of the laser to clean your CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW drive. · Before cleaning, always remove the power adapter plug and all connecting cables. · Only use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean the Notebook. CARE OF THE TFT DISPLAY · Always close the Notebook when not in use. Avoid touching or scratching the surface of the screen as it is easily damaged. · Make sure that no water drops are allowed to remain on the screen. Water can cause permanent discoloration. · Clean the screen with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. · Do not expose the screen to bright sunlight or ultraviolet radiation. MAINTENANCE 13 TRANSPORTING THE NOTEBOOK Please use the following guidelines when transporting the Notebook: · Switch off the Notebook. This will prevent damage to the hard disk. When the Notebook is turned off, the hard disk heads are moved into a safe area. · Remove any CDs and floppy disks. This will prevent damage to the disks or to the drive heads. · Close the Notebook and ensure that the cover locks shut. · Always use the Notebook carrying case. This helps to protect the Notebook from dirt, moisture, jolts and scratches. · Fully charge your battery and any spare batteries immediately before a long journey. · Should you need to ship your Notebook, always use the original packaging and make certain the shipper knows the contents contain fragile electronic equipment. · Wait until the Notebook has reached ambient (room) temperature before turning it on or connecting it to the power adapter. Drastic variations in temperature and humidity can create condensation within the Notebook and may cause it to shortcircuit. 14 MAINTENANCE SECURING YOUR NOTEBOOK SETTING A USER PASSWORD You can prevent unauthorized access to your Notebook by setting a User Password. If a User Password is set, you will be prompted for the password each time the Notebook is started. The User Password is set in the BIOS (page 56). Attention: It is important to record your password in a safe place. If you forget your password, you will not be able to cancel it or access the software on your Notebook. If this happens, you will need to contact your service center. USING A SAFETY LOCK You can prevent theft by using a special type of lock called a Kensington Lock, which can be bought at your local retailer. A Kensington lock has a cable that wraps around a stationary object and a "T" shaped end that inserts into the Kensington lock port on your Notebook. Either a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place. MAINTENANCE 15 16 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK OPEN NOTEBOOK TFT display ( Fan slot* Keyboard ( Touch pad ( Microphone p. 33) p. 35) p. 36) Power ON/OFF ( p. 27) p. 20) Operating system states indicators ( Easy Start Buttons Power Saving Button (optional) Battery charge indicator ( 11 12 p. 20) p. 20) Battery power indicator ( AC Power indicator ( p. 20) VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 17 FRONT VIEW Speakers Line out ( p. 45) p. 45) Microphone in / Line in ( Display catch ( Volume control p. 33) LEFT SIDE Kensington lock ( Fan slot* p. 15) Modem port (RJ-11) ( PC card slot PCMCIA, ( p. 46) p. 50) 18 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK RIGHT SIDE Optical Drive ( Battery Pack PS/2 port ( p. 39) p. 52) REAR SIDE Power socket ( USB ports ( TV/Video out p. 27) p. 47) LAN port (RJ-45) ( p. 52) External monitor (VGA) ( Parallel port ( Fan slot* p. 52) p. 34) *Caution! Do not cover when in use! VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 19 INDICATORS LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the Notebook. The meaning of each LED is: Lights green when battery is fully charged. Lights amber, when the battery is charging. Blinks red when the battery is almost completely discharged. Blinks orange when the battery is in an abnormal state. Lights green when the notebook is using battery power. Blinks green in Standby mode when using battery power. Lights green when the notebook is using AC power. Blinks green in Standby mode when using AC power. This LED lights when the Notebook is accessing the optical drive. This LED lights when the Notebook is accessing the hard disk. This LED lights when NUM Lock has been activated. It sets the keyboard so that numbers are assigned to certain characters, simplifying numerical data input. This LED lights when CAPS Lock has been activated. This sets the keyboard to capital letters. This LED indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using. 20 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK EASY START BUTTONS The Easy Start buttons are four user-definable buttons located above the keyboard. H1 H2 H3 H4 Easy Start Buttons The four buttons allow you to launch your frequently used software programs with one single press of a button. To start the easy start button utility, double-click the Easy Start on the taskbar. The Easy Start Button DefiniButton icon tion window appears. To assign a program to a button, you can drag and drop the program icon or shortcut icon from the Windows desktop to the coricon under the box responding box. Or you can click the Open to pop up the Open dialog box as shown next and select the desired program. Then, click Open to complete the process. To launch the program, you can simply press the corresponding Easy Start button VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK 21 POWER SAVING BUTTON The Power Saving button provides an easy and convenient way to reduce the CPU's power consumption for energy saving. The indicator turns blue when the computer is switched to the power saving mode. Please note that this function is only supported for the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processors series. Power Saving Button/ Indicator 22 VIEWS OF THE NOTEBOOK GETTING STARTED Before you get started using your notebook, first take a few moments to read the important section on Safety. This Notebook comes with software fully pre-installed. You do not have to install any of the CDs supplied. However, with many programs (e.g., telephone CDs or encyclopedias) it is necessary to insert the corresponding CD to access the data that is stored on it. The software will prompt you to do this when necessary. STEP 1 Before starting the Notebook please insert the battery. For further information read the section titled "Power Supply" starting on page 27. Open the display (see page 33) and switch on the Notebook using the On/Off switch (see page 17.) If the battery level is insufficient, connect the power adapter. Note: Make sure there is no bootable CD (e.g., the Recovery CD) in the CD-ROM drive. Such disks will prevent the operating system from loading off the hard drive. Your operating system is finished loading when a welcome screen is shown on your display. STEP 2 The greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue boxes. The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps that need to be taken. Should you have any questions just click on . GETTING STARTED 23 ENTER PERSONAL DETAILS In one of the initial start-up dialog boxes a request will appear on the screen for you to enter your personal details. Please enter the requested information in the white input fields. You can select the fields by clicking on them with the mouse. When you press Enter, or click on the Continue button you progress to the next window. MOUSE FAMILIARIZATION PROGRAM The greeting procedure will also take you through a mouse familiarization program. Use this program if you need to learn how to operate the mouse. When ready, quit the program by pressing the ESC (escape) key on the top left of the keyboard. LICENSE AGREEMENT The greeting procedure also displays the license agreement. Please read this carefully. It contains important legal information on the use of your software. In order to see the full text, use the mouse and the scroll bar on the right side of the screen to move downwards until you have reached the end of the document. You accept the agreement by clicking on the I accept the agreement option field. Only by doing so will you be entitled to use the product under lawful terms and conditions and be entitled to open the sealed Windows® manual. STEP 3 After the login procedure the Windows® desktop appears on your screen. This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer looks different. 24 GETTING STARTED THE WINDOWS XP DESKTOP After the login procedure the Windows XP desktop appears on your screen. (Your desktop might not look exactly like the one shown here.) 6 7 8 2 9 3 1 1. Start Button Clicking the Start button brings up a menu where you can access help, software programs, files, and settings. For more information, click Windows XP Tour on the Start menu. 2. Program Bar The most commonly used software programs are listed here. 3. All Programs All of the software programs installed on your Notebook are ordinarily listed here. Click All Programs to reveal an extensive menu. 4 5 THE WINDOWS XP DESKTOP 25 4. Turn Off Computer Click this button to shut down Windows XP and the Notebook. 5. Task Bar Here you receive information and status reports about Windows XP and which programs are running. 6. Desktop Icons Desktop icons link to their respective programs. To start a program, double-click its desktop icon. 7. Logged in User This tells you which user is logged in to your Notebook. 8. Control Panel You can use the icons in Control Panel to change the appearance and functionality of Windows XP. These icons represent options for configuring your Notebook. 9. Windows XP Help Here you can find information on using your Notebook, networking, backup, and many other tasks. 26 THE WINDOWS XP DESKTOP POWER SUPPLY ON/OFF BUTTON The On/Off button (page 17) is used to power up/down the Notebook. Pressing the button briefly will turn off your computer using the operating system. This is the same as clicking Start then Turn Off Computer. If the button is held down for longer than 4 seconds, it will force the notebook to power down without going through the operating system shut down process. This may be useful if your computer has crashed or stalled. WARNING! Do not switch off your Notebook while the hard disk or the optical drive is running and the corresponding media activity LEDs are lit. Otherwise data may be lost. To protect the hard disk you should always wait for 20 seconds after powering down the Notebook before powering it up again. POWER ADAPTER Your Notebook is supplied with a universal AC power adapter, which automatically adjusts to the available power source. The following levels are supported: AC 100-240V~/ 50-60 Hz. Please follow the power supply safety instructions found on page 8. The power adapter is connected via a power cord to an AC outlet. The DC power lead from the power adapter is connected to the rear side of the Notebook (see page 19). The adapter provides the Notebook with power and also charges the battery. The power supply indicators of the Notebook (see page 20) provide details on the operating state. The battery is also being charged when you are working on your Notebook with the power adapter. The power adapter is still live if the Notebook is not connected with it. You should therefore unplug the power adapter from the outlet if it is not connected to the Notebook. POWER SUPPLY 27 WARNING! Use only the power adapter and power cord supplied with your Notebook. BATTERY OPERATION In order to extend the life and power of your battery, and to guarantee reliable operation, it is essential that the safety instructions on page 9 are followed. INSERTING THE BATTERY Slide the battery, contacts first, into the battery compartment. REMOVING THE BATTERY WARNING! Do not remove the battery while the Notebook is running on battery power. You increase the possibility of losing data. 28 POWER SUPPLY CHARGING THE BATTERY The battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically, whether the Notebook is turned on or not. When the Notebook is switched off, full charging takes a few hours. If the Notebook is switched on, the charging process takes a significantly shorter time. However, it is recommended that from time to time you discharge the battery completely and recharge it afterwards with the Notebook switched off. You can discharge the battery without losing data, if you turn your notebook on without using any application and no power adapter. As soon as the battery is empty your notebook will enter the hibernate mode. We recommend doing this procedure every time you think the battery power is losing efficiency. BATTERY POWER A fully charged Li-Ion battery will provide power for around 2 hours of operation. However, the battery life will vary according to how the power saving functions are set, the way you work, the size of the main memory and the display type. When working in Windows an audible warning signal will be given off as soon as the battery level drops below a set minimum value. When this happens, the processing power is reduced in order to save power. NOTE: Battery warning signals and "LowBattery" mode will be heard immediately when the power pack is first connected. POWER SUPPLY 29 CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL In order to check the current level of the battery, move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar. When in battery mode, a battery symbol is displayed and when the power adapter is in use a power connector is displayed. If the battery is being charged the power connector has a lightning symbol superimposed over it. Further information on power settings can be obtained by double clicking on the symbol. NOTE: If you ignore the warning signal when the battery level is low, your Notebook goes into suspend mode. (Depending on the BIOS/OS setting this will be Save-to-Disk or Save-to-RAM). WARNING! If the battery is empty, your data will not be retained for long in Standby/Save-toRAM mode. WARNING! Never remove the battery while the Notebook is switched on or if the Notebook has not yet gone into suspend mode, as this may lead to loss of data. 30 POWER SUPPLY POWER MANAGEMENT Your Notebook offers automatic and modifiable power saving functions that you can use to maximize battery life and reduce overall operating costs. The power saving modes are known as standby mode and suspend (hibernate) mode. STANDBY MODE When in standby mode, the contents of the RAM of your Notebook are preserved while practically all other components of your Notebook are shut down, reducing your power consumption to a minimum. By pressing any key on the keypad, you can bring your Notebook back to the fully operational state. You will restart at precisely the line in which you were working prior to the interruption. The computer takes less time to go into and come out of standby mode, but uses more power than suspend (hibernate) mode. SUSPEND (HIBERNATE) MODE The hibernate mode is an alternative to a complete shutdown of the Notebook. In this mode all data from RAM (system and graphic data) are copied to the hard disk as a file. As soon as the data has been safely saved, the Notebook powers down. When the Notebook is switched on again, this file is written back to RAM by the BIOS. In a few moments the Notebook is in the exact state as when it was last used. If while working on a document the Notebook is closed (assuming the correct ACPI setting), the Notebook saves the data in RAM for you automatically. You will restart at precisely the line in which you were working prior to the interruption. The computer uses no power while it is in suspend (hibernate) mode, but it takes a little longer for the computer to go into and come out of hibernation compared to standby. POWER SUPPLY 31 32 DISPLAY DISPLAY Unlike a normal monitor, the TFT display does not produce either radiation or flicker. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPLAY A display catch keeps the display closed when the Notebook is not in use. To open, use your thumbs to slide the bar left then lift the display with your thumbs and index finger and position it as desired. WARNING! The display should not be opened fully to 180°. Do not try to forcibly open it. The opening and closing of the display can be assigned various functions via the Power management feature. For example, the Notebook can be programmed to power down when the display is closed. SCREEN RESOLUTION The integral screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Using a higher resolution can lead to distortion of the display, especially with text. Using a lower resolution may cause the display to use only a portion of the screen area. DISPLAY 33 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MONITOR The Notebook has a VGA port for connecting an external monitor. To connect and configure an external monitor: 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to the VGA port of the Notebook (see page 19). 3. Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket, power it up and start your notebook. CONNECTING A TV / AV DEVICE Your notebook computer is fitted with a 7 pin TV-OUT port, allowing you to output your display to a wide range of television and video equipment. For best results, you will need to connect a 7 pin S-Video cable from the TV-OUT socket on your notebook, to the relevant SVideo / SCART socket on your television or other AV devices. Alternatively, you may use a 4 pin S-Video to Composite cable to connect your notebook to your television. Please note that with a 4 pin cable you may witness degraded picture quality. These cables and connectors are not supplied with your notebook. 34 DISPLAY DATA ENTRY THE KEYBOARD By dual assignment of certain keys you have the same range of functions available to you as with a normal Windows keyboard. Some functions are input using the FN key, which is normal on notebook computers. NOTEBOOK-SPECIFIC KEY COMBINATIONS Toggles the external monitor output on and off. Decreases brightness. This is used if the display is too bright. Increases brightness. This is used if the display is too dark. Toggles the battery beep on and off. Switches the backlight of the display on and off. Power saving functions. This key combination is set to power down by default. To adjust this key to your own needs go to display properties in power saving. DATA ENTRY 35 TOUCH PAD The touch pad's primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a mouse. It is positioned in front of the keyboard (see page 17). The pointer follows the direction which is specified by moving your finger or thumb over the touch pad. DO NOT use a ball-point pen or other object on the touch pad, as this could damage or cause a malfunction of your touch pad. Below the touch pad are the left and right mouse buttons which can be used as on a normal mouse. You can also perform a direct click or double click using the touch pad by tapping the surface briefly once or twice. In the Windows Control Panel you will find a number of useful settings that will make using the touch pad easier. If the Control Panel is in category view, click Printers and Other Hardware and then Mouse. In classic view, double-click Mouse. 36 DATA ENTRY MAIN COMPONENTS THE HARD DRIVE The hard drive is the main storage medium combining large storage capacity and rapid data access. The Windows operating system cannot use the full capacity of the hard drive, which means that there will be a difference between the capacity that the BIOS displays and what the operating system displays. The hard drive contains the operating system of the computer, other application programs and backup files. These programs and files are pre-installed on your Notebook, so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken. Whenever the computer is accessing the hard disk, the corresponding LED illuminates (see page 17.) WARNING! Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data. If you are looking for a file on the hard drive and you know the name, go to Search on the Start menu to find the file. Following is some general information on where you might find some common files. Usually your hard drive is divided into several partitions, as shown below. The partitions of your hard drive may vary from what is shown here. Local Disk C: Windows XP Software programs Your documents MAIN COMPONENTS 37 IMPORTANT DIRECTORIES The most important directories preinstalled on your Notebook are shown below. These directories may vary from what is shown here. Caution: Don't delete files unless you know what they are. Windows XP might require these files for your computer to operate correctly. Also, do not alter or resize the partitions ­ this will make it difficult to restore your Notebook to the factory settings. C:\ This is the main hard disk drive partition for your Notebook. It is where your program files, settings, and documents are stored, as well as files necessary for running Windows XP. C:\Program Files Includes files belonging to software programs. C:\Windows The main directory for Windows XP. C:\Documents and Settings Includes the settings and documents for all users. C:\Applications\Driver nents. Drivers for internal Notebook compo- C:\Applications\Tools Includes installation files for software that came with your Notebook. 38 MAIN COMPONENTS THE OPTICAL DRIVE Depending on the model, your Notebook will be fitted with a CDROM, a DVD-drive, a CD-Rewriter, a Combo drive or a Super Combo drive. CD-ROM DRIVE This drive can play music CDs or read data CDs. It can also run software programs from CDs. DVD-ROM DRIVE This drive can play both movie DVDs and music CDs. It can read data DVDs and CDs. It can also run software programs from both CDs and DVDs. CD-RW/DVD-ROM COMBO DRIVE This drive can play everything that the DVD-ROM drive can play. It can also run software programs from CDs. In addition, this drive can write data and music CDs and copy CDs. It writes to CD-R or CD-RW. DVD-RW/CD-RW SUPER COMBO DRIVE This drive can do everything that a CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive can do, and can also write to certain DVD formats. WARNING! In order to write to a DVD, you must select a disc that matches the type of drive on your Notebook. DVD-RW drives use DVD-RW or DVD-R discs. DVD+RW drives use DVD+RW or DVD+R discs. MAIN COMPONENTS 39 HANDLING DISCS To maintain the life of CD and DVD discs, observe these guidelines. · · · · · Avoid radiation by direct sunlight (UVA/UVB). Avoid scratches and damage to the disc surface. Avoid extreme temperatures. Do not attach labels or paper to DVD discs. Do not use record-cleaning or anti-static agents to clean your discs. We also recommend that you avoid specially shaped discs such as hearts or polygons, or discs that are not standard size. Do not use warped or cracked discs as they may cause damage to your drive. LOADING A DISC 1. Press the eject button on the front of the drive to open the tray. 2. Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward. 3. Gently push the tray in to close it. Many discs automatically start when they are loaded and launch a playback software program. In some cases you might need to start a program (for example, a DVD player program). 40 MAIN COMPONENTS REMOVING A DISC Press the eject button on the front of the drive to open the tray. WARNING! While the Notebook is accessing the CD-ROM drive the media activity indicator is lit. Do not try to remove the CD from the drive while this LED is lit. PLAYING MUSIC CDS Windows Media Player can be used to play music CDs. Please refer to the documentation for this program to decide which program you would like to use. PLAYING DVD MOVIES To play DVD movies on your Notebook, you need a DVD playback software program, such as CyberLink's award-winning PowerDVD. To play DVD movies using this software, insert a movie DVD into the DVD-ROM or DVD-RW drive, then click Start, then All Programs and select PowerDVD. In spite of the high storage capability of the DVD, the data must be extremely compressed in order for a complete feature film to be stored. This extreme compression combined with exceptional picture quality is provided by the MPEG2 image coding method on the DVD. This places high demands on the Notebook's processor, so when playing a DVD please close all other applications. To increase Notebook performance, you may also wish to purchase a plug-in MPEG2 decoder card, which has its own decompression processor and will thus free the Notebook's processor. NOTE: The decoding software included with your Notebook may be changed for regional DVD decoding up to five times, after which the drive will only play DVD movies for the region setting last entered. MAIN COMPONENTS 41 WRITING CDS If included with your Notebook, you can use your CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW drive to write ("burn") data and music CDs. A data CD is a compact disc (CD) used to store PC data (for example, files and folders you have on your hard disk). A music, or audio, CD is a compact disc (CD) used to record music that you can play on your home or car stereo CD player. Using a CD-R instead of a CD-RW for music CDs will help ensure a greater level of compatibility with conventional CD-players. There are several different options for burning CDs. The first step for using any of these options is to insert a blank recordable CD into your CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW drive. Nero Burning ROM can create different types of audio, video, and data CDs quickly and easily. Click Start, then All Programs, then Ahead Nero to access Nero Burning ROM. Follow the step-bystep instructions given by the software wizard to create a CD. Windows XP includes functionality for quickly and easily creating data CDs: 1. Select the files or folders you would like to write to your CD. To select more than one file, hold down the CTRL key while you click the files you want. 2. In the File and Folder Tasks menu on the left (Picture Tasks if the files are located in My Pictures), click Copy this file, Copy this folder, or Copy the selected items. If you do not see the File and Folder Tasks menu, select Tools on the main menu, then Folder Options. Under Tasks on the General tab, select Show common tasks in folders. 3. In the Copy Items dialog box, click the CD-RW, and then click Copy. 4. Double-click My Computer, then the CD-RW. Windows displays a temporary area where the files are held before they are copied to the CD. Verify that the files and folders that you intend to copy to the CD appear under Files Ready to be Written to the CD. 42 MAIN COMPONENTS 5. Under CD Writing Tasks, click Write these files to CD. Windows displays the CD Writing Wizard. Follow the instructions in the wizard. Media player programs (such as Windows Media Player) often offer alternatives for burning audio CDs. Refer to the help within the program for more information. You can also purchase third-party CD burning software for writing files to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. More information about copying CDs reliably can be found in the "Technical Reference" section of this manual under "CD Facts." WARNING! Unless you own the copyright or the permission of the owner of the copyright, unapproved copying of copyrighted CDs or DVDs violates national and/or international laws and can result in serious punishment. MAIN COMPONENTS 43 WRITING DVDS (OPTIONAL) A DVD-RW drive can not record to a DVD+RW disc, and vice versa. The media (discs) that you can use with your PC depend on the drive that it uses. Please double-check the carton box to determine the type and speed of drive that comes with your Notebook. A DVD-RW drive can record to DVD-RW discs. It can also record to DVD-R General discs, but not to DVD-R Authoring discs. A DVD+RW drive can record to DVD+R or DVD+RW discs. Both DVD-RW and DVD+RW drives can record to CD-R or CD-RW. Not all DVD formats are compatible with all DVD players. Do not use media that exceeds the speed of your drive. For example, do not use 4x DVD-R discs in a 2x DVD-RW drive. Please note that the speed at which your drive records depends on both the speed of the drive and the speed of the media. For example, a 4x DVD-R drive will record at 2x speed if a 2x DVD-R is used in the drive. If included with your PC, you can use your DVD-RW drive to write to DVDs. Nero Burning ROM allows you to burn data to DVDs. The process is very similar to burning CDs. Video editing and/or DVD authoring programs often include options for burning your movies to DVD. Please refer to the documentation for your software programs for more information. 44 MAIN COMPONENTS