User manual MEDION E1210 NETBOOK

Notes on This Manual Keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your computer. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer, please provide these instructions to the new owner. 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. 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. This interactive manual is designed to provide additional information about your Netbook as well as useful links accessible via the World Wide Web. We have listed further useful sources of information starting on page 45. Document Your Netbook It is important to document the details of your Netbook purchase in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the Netbook: Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase ...................................... ...................................... ...................................... Audience These instructions are intended for both the novice and advanced user. Regardless of the possible professional utilization, this Netbook is designed for day-to-day household use. The functions and applications for use with this Netbook have been designed with the entire family in mind. 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. Copying this manual This document contains legally protected information. All rights reserved. Copying in mechanical, electronic and any other form without the written approval of the manufacturer is prohibited. Copyright 2008 MEDION . / 03/06/2008 All rights reserved. Microsoft , MS-DOS , and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ® ® ® © ® ii English Table of Contents: Safety and Maintenance......................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................3 Data Security...............................................................................................4 Set-Up Location...........................................................................................4 Ambient Temperature .................................................................................5 Working in Comfort ....................................................................................6 Connecting .................................................................................................7 Power supply.........................................................................................7 Cabling..................................................................................................8 Information about the regulatory compliance according to R&TTE .............9 Touch Pad ...................................................................................................9 Battery Operation......................................................................................10 Views & Handling ................................................................................11 Included with Your Netbook .........................................................................13 Views ............................................................................................................14 Open Netbook ..........................................................................................14 Front side ..................................................................................................15 Left Side ....................................................................................................15 Right Side..................................................................................................15 Device Indicators.......................................................................................16 Getting Started..............................................................................................17 How to start: .............................................................................................17 Step 1 ..................................................................................................17 Step 2 ..................................................................................................18 Step 3 ..................................................................................................18 Short description of the Windows® desktop..........................................19 Main Components ................................................................................21 Power Supply................................................................................................23 On/Off Button...........................................................................................23 Power Adapter ..........................................................................................24 Battery Operation......................................................................................25 Inserting the Battery ............................................................................25 Removing the Battery ..........................................................................26 Charging the Battery............................................................................26 Discharging the battery .......................................................................27 Battery Performance ............................................................................27 Power Management..................................................................................28 Sleep Mode .........................................................................................28 Hibernate Mode...................................................................................28 Safety Instructions iii Display ..........................................................................................................29 Opening and Closing the Display..............................................................29 Screen Resolution......................................................................................29 Connecting an External Monitor ...............................................................30 Data Entry .....................................................................................................32 The Keyboard............................................................................................32 Netbook-Specific Key Combinations ....................................................32 Touch Pad .................................................................................................34 The Hard drive...............................................................................................35 Important Directories ................................................................................36 The Sound Card ............................................................................................37 External Audio Ports ..................................................................................37 The Network .................................................................................................38 What is a network?....................................................................................38 Ethernet-Network ................................................................................38 Wireless LAN ........................................................................................39 Troubleshooting within the Network ...................................................40 The Multimedia Card Reader .........................................................................41 Inserting Memory Cards............................................................................41 Removing Memory Cards..........................................................................41 Webcam........................................................................................................42 Actual example using Windows Messenger...............................................42 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port.......................................................................43 Securing the Netbook....................................................................................44 Startup Password ......................................................................................44 Using a safety lock.....................................................................................44 Software........................................................................................................45 Getting to Know Windows XP ...................................................................45 Windows® XP Manual...........................................................................45 Windows® XP Tour ...............................................................................45 Windows® XP Help and Support...........................................................45 Microsoft® Interactive Training..............................................................46 Software Installation .................................................................................47 Uninstall Software................................................................................48 Windows Activation ..................................................................................48 Product activation on your Netbook ....................................................49 The BIOS Set-up-Program..........................................................................49 Running the BIOS Set-up .....................................................................49 BullGuard Internet Security .......................................................................50 First Aid ...............................................................................................53 FAQ ­ Frequently Asked Questions................................................................55 Data and System Security..............................................................................56 Data Security.............................................................................................56 Maintenance Programs .............................................................................56 Windows® Update......................................................................................57 iv English Windows Update Information for Data Security ...................................58 System Restore ..............................................................................................59 Correction.................................................................................................59 System Restore powered by Symantec ......................................................60 Limits of the Recovery ..........................................................................60 Performing the State of Delivery ..........................................................60 Troubleshooting............................................................................................61 Localize the Cause.....................................................................................61 Check Cables and Connections............................................................61 Errors And Possible Causes...................................................................62 Additional Support....................................................................................63 Driver Support ..........................................................................................63 Maintenance .................................................................................................64 Care of the TFT Display .............................................................................64 Transporting the Netbook .........................................................................65 Recycling and Disposal..............................................................................66 Batteries and Proper Treatment............................................................66 Upgrades and Repairs ...............................................................................68 Notes for Service Engineers..................................................................68 Appendix .............................................................................................69 Standards ......................................................................................................71 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..................................................................71 ISO 13406-2 Class II ..................................................................................71 FCC Compliance Statement ......................................................................73 Conditions of Warranty for the United Kingdom ...............................................74 Index.............................................................................................................80 Safety Instructions v vi English Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance Subject Page Handling Appendix Aid Components Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3 Data Security...................................................................... 4 Set-up Location .................................................................. 4 Ambient Temperature ...................................................... 5 Working in Comfort .......................................................... 6 Connecting ........................................................................ 7 Information about the regulatory compliance according to R&TTE ........................................................... 9 Touch Pad .......................................................................... 9 Battery Operation............................................................. 10 Safety 2 English Safety Instructions Please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation of your netbook: · · · · Do not allow small children to play unattended with electrical equipment. Children are incapable of judging potential risks properly. Keep the packing materials, such as foil away from children. The danger of suffocation could arise in the case of misuse. Do not insert objects through the slots and openings of the netbook. This may lead to electric shock, electrical short-circuit or fire that will damage your netbook. Slots and openings in the netbook serve to ventilate it. Do not cover up these openings, because the netbook could overheat. The netbook is not intended to be operated in a heavy industry company. Operation under extreme environmental conditions can result in damage to your netbook. Do not operate the netbook during a thunderstorm, in order to avoid damage through lightning strike. Never place objects on top of the netbook that would exert any pressure on the display. There is a danger that even slight pressure may break the TFT display. 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. To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never open it more than 120º. 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 netbook by the TFT Display; doing so could break the hinges. · · · · · · · · Safety Instructions 3 Appendix Aid Components Handling Do not open the case of the netbook, the battery or the power adaptor. When the case is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. Safety Switch off your Netbook immediately or do not switch it on at all and contact customer service ... · ... if the power cord or the connectors attached to it are burnt or damaged. Replace the defective power cord with an original power cord. Under no circumstances may a defective power cord be repaired. ... if the housing of the Netbook is damaged or fluids have leaked into it. Have the Netbook checked by customer service first, because the Netbook may not be safely operated otherwise and there may be a life-threatening risk of electrocution! · Data Security Attention! Every time you update your data make back-up copies on an external storage medium. 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. Set-Up Location · Keep your netbook and all connected peripherals away from moisture, dust, heat and direct sunlight. Failure to do so can lead to Netbook malfunction or damage. It is highly recommended you do not use the netbook outdoors. Operate the netbook and all peripherals on a stable, balanced and vibrationfree surface. Do not leave the base of your netbook on your lap or any part of your body for a long period of time. The netbook can become very warm while it is turned on or charging and can cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure. In the first hours of operation, new devices may emit a typical, unavoidable but completely harmless smell, which will decline increasingly in the course of time. We recommend that you ventilate the room regularly, in order to counteract the formation of the smell. During the development of this product, we have made sure that the applicable limits are clearly lowered. · · · · 4 English Ambient Temperature · The netbook is most reliably operated at an ambient temperature between +41° (5° C) and +104° F (40° C) and at a relative humidity between 20% and 70% (without condensation). When powered off, the netbook can be stored at temperatures between 32° and 140° F (0° and 60° C). Unplug the cable during thunderstorms and make especially sure to remove the antenna cables, if present. We recommend the use of a surge protector for additional safety, in order to protect your netbook from being damaged by power peaks or lightning strikes through the power network. Wait until the netbook 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 Netbook and may cause it to short-circuit. For transporting the netbook keep the original packing. · · · · Safety Instructions 5 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Working in Comfort Sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential for physical discomfort or injury, it's important that you maintain proper posture. · · · Back ­ While sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is supported by the chair's backrest in erect position or angled slightly backwards. Arms ­ Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows close to your sides, with forearms and hands approximately parallel to the floor. Wrists ­ Your wrists should be as straight as possible while using the keyboard, mouse or trackball. They should not be bent sideways, or more than 10 degrees up or down. Legs ­ Your thighs should be horizontal or angled slightly downward. Your lower legs should be near a right angle to your thighs. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. If necessary, use a footrest, but double check that you have your seat height adjusted correctly before getting a footrest. Head ­ Your head should be upright or tilted slightly forward. Avoid working with your head or trunk twisted. Overall ­ Change your position frequently and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue. · · · 6 English Connecting Pay attention to the following information, in order to connect your netbook correctly: Power supply · · · · 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. Handling Appendix Safety Instructions 7 Aid Components The electric outlet must be in the vicinity of the netbook and within reach of the power adapter cables. To disconnect your netbook from the power source, or set the netbook to battery operation, remove the power cord from the netbook's power socket. Only use the netbook with a power adaptor operating at AC 110-240V~/50-60 Hz. For details on power consumption, please refer to the rating plate on the rear of your netbook. 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 netbook, we recommend the use of a surge protector. Firstly remove the plug, and then the connector of the netbook, from the power source, if you want to detach the network adapter from the mains power supply. A reverse sequence could damage the network adapter or the netbook. Always hold the connector firmly when removing it. Never pull on the power cord. · · · · Safety Cabling · · · Arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them. Do not place objects on any of the cables. To avoid damage to your Netbook, connect your peripherals (e.g., keyboard, mouse and monitor) whilst your netbook is powered off. Some devices can be connected whilst your netbook is in use. These devices usually have a USB connector. Please follow the appropriate instructions for each device. Keep the netbook at least one meter (approximately three feet) away from high frequency and magnetic interference sources (e.g., televisions, loudspeaker cabinets, mobile telephones, etc.) in order to avoid malfunctions and/or loss of data. Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 metres (9.84 ft) should be used for the LPT, COM, USB, IEEE 1394, audio, video and network interfaces with this netbook. Please use only doubly screened cables in the case of printer cables. Do not replace the cables supplied. Only use the cable supplied with the netbook, since that cable will have been tested extensively in our laboratory. Also only use the connection cables supplied with the devices to connect your peripherals. Make sure that all connecting cables are connected with the respective peripheral devices, in order to avoid perturbing radiation. Remove any cables not needed. The connection of devices is limited to equipment that complies with EN60950 "Safety of information technology equipment" or EN60065 "Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements". · · · · · · 8 English Information about the regulatory compliance according to R&TTE The following remote equipment has been supplied with this netbook: · Wireless LAN Due to the capacity of the built-in wireless LAN solution (> 100 mW) the device may only be used within buildings in France. Currently none of the other EU-countries have any restrictions. For use in other countries please obtain information about the applicable regulations locally. The company declares herewith that these devices are in agreement with the fundamental requirements and the other relevant terms of the 1999/5/EG Guideline. Complete declarations of conformity are available under www.medion.com/conformity. 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 netbook to malfunction. Safety Instructions 9 Appendix Aid Components Handling 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. Disregarding these instructions will lead to damage and under some circumstances may even cause the battery to explode. Do not open the battery housing; it contains no user-serviceable parts. Keep the battery away from electrically conductive materials, chemical substances and cleaning agents. Only use the originally supplied power adapter to charge the battery. Ensure (through the display or the signalling sound of the netbook) that the battery is completely discharged 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 26 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. · · 10 English Chapter 2 Views & Handling Subject Page Handling Appendix Aid Components Included with your netbook ..............................................13 Open netbook.....................................................................14 Front side ............................................................................15 Left side...............................................................................15 Right side ............................................................................15 Power and status indicators.................................................16 Getting started ....................................................................17 Safety 12 English Included with Your Netbook Please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 14 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing: · · · · · · Netbook Battery Application-/Support-Disc OEM version of operating system Documentation Included with Your Netbook 13 Appendix Aid Components Handling Power adapter with connection cable (Model: FSP065-ASC) Safety Views Open Netbook 1 6 2 3 4 5 (Diagram the same) 1 2 5 4 5 6 - Webcam................................................................................. ( - Keyboard ............................................................................... ( - Touchpad .............................................................................. ( - Device indicators ................................................................... ( - Power ON/OFF ...................................................................... ( - Microphone p. 42) p. 32) p. 34) p. 16) p. 23) 14 English 7 (Diagram the same) 7 - Stereo speaker Handling 8 9 10 11 11 (Diagram the same) Left Side 8 9 10 11 - Kensington® lock .................................................................... ( - Power socket ....................................................................... ( - Fan slots - USB port ............................................................................... ( p. 44) p. 24) p. 43) Right Side Aid 11 12 13 14 15 16 (Diagram the same) 11 12 13 14 15 16 - USB port ............................................................................... ( - Multimedia card reader ........................................................ ( - Ext. microphone ................................................................... ( - Headphones........................................................................... ( - External monitor port VGA .................................................... ( - LAN port (RJ-45) ................................................................... ( p. 43) p. 37) p. 37) p. 30) p. 38) Appendix 15 p. 41) Views Components Safety Front side Device Indicators LED's indicate the power and operating system states of the Netbook. The meaning of each LED is: Webcam indicator This LED lights when the webcam is activated. Power indicator This LED lights when the computer is turned on. WLAN indicator This LED lights when the WLAN function is activated. Sleep Indicator This LED lights when the Netbook is in stand-by mode. Battery LED This LED lights when the battery is charging. Num Lock This LED lights when NUM-Lock has been activated [Fn + NumLk]. Capital Lock This LED lights when CAPS-Lock has been activated [Caps Lock]. This sets the keyboard to capital letters. Scroll Lock This LED indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard [Fn + ScrLk] is activated. The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using. Access indicator This LED lights or flashes when the netbook is accessing the hard disk. 16 English Before you get started using your netbook, first take a few moments to read the important section on Safety. This netbook comes with software fully preinstalled. You do not have to install any of the discs supplied. How to start: Step 1 · Insert the battery before bringing the netbook into operation by sliding the battery pack into the compartment. Lock the battery under all circumstances, in order to avoid it falling out unintentionally. Handling Appendix Getting Started 17 Aid Components · Connect the supplied power adapter to the netbook at the netbook power socket (9). Connect the power adapter via a power cable to a free AC power outlet. Set the switch on the power adapter to the I setting, in order to supply the netbook with electricity and to charge the battery. (Set the switch to 0 to interrupt the electricity supply.) Safety Getting Started · Open the display to the required position with your thumb and index fingers. To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never open it more than 120º. Do not forcibly open it. Please ensure that the battery is inserted and the power adapter connected when operating the Netbook for the first time. If you fail to do this, ® Windows will not be able to calculate the performance index correctly. Switch the netbook on by operating the On/Off Switch (5). The netbook starts and now goes through a number of phases. · · The operating system is loaded from the hard disk. During the initial set-up, the loading process takes slightly longer than normal to register the operating system and the individual components completely. Your operating system is finished loading when a welcome screen is shown on your display. Step 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Dialogue boxes will explain any steps that need to be taken. 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 · . 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. Step 3 After the login procedure the Windows® desktop appears on your screen. You will find a brief overview on the following pages. After the login procedure the Windows® desktop appears on your screen. This can be adjusted so that the screen of your computer looks different. However, basic operation is guaranteed. 18 English (The respective illustration is shown on the next page.) The Start button Click once on this button with your left mouse key to call the illustrated start menu. Program bar The most commonly used programs are listed here. The operating system recognizes them automatically. If you press the right mouse key on an entry you can determine which entry is kept and which is deleted from the list. The program associated with the entry will not be deleted. All programs Here you find the entries to every program installed on your PC. Here, too, you can edit entries with the right mouse key. Switching off Click on this button with the left mouse key to switch off the PC. Task bar "Icons" on the "Desktop" Icons are program links used to start the respective programs. A double click (press the left mouse key quickly twice) on the symbol starts the application. The Desktop includes almost the complete screen and is the filing area for those entries or other links you would like to access quickly. Logged in user This shows the logged in user. The image is changed by clicking on it. Control Panel This is the central control of your computer. Here you are able to configure your computer at will. However, you should read about the implications of possible changes in "Help and Support". Getting Started 19 Appendix Aid Components Here you receive information and status reports about the operating system and the running programs. Handling Safety Short description of the Windows® desktop 20 English Chapter 3 Main Components Subject Page Handling Appendix Aid Components Power Supply .....................................................................23 Display ...............................................................................29 Data entry ..........................................................................32 Hard Drive...........................................................................35 Sound Card.........................................................................37 Network ..............................................................................38 The Multimedia Card Reader ...............................................41 Webcam..............................................................................42 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port ............................................43 Securing the Netbook .........................................................44 Software..............................................................................45 Safety 22 English Power Supply On/Off Button Power on or off your netbook by pressing the on/off button (5) briefly. The operational indicator will inform you about the operational status of the netbook. The netbook will always be switched off, if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds. Warning! Do not switch off your netbook while the hard disk 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 netbook before powering it up again. Power Supply 23 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Power Adapter Your netbook 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 5. 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 left side of the netbook (9). The adapter has an on and off switch. No electricity will be used and the netbook will not be supplied with electricity if the switch is set to OFF (0). The adapter provides the netbook with power in the ON setting (1) and also charges the battery. The power supply indicators of the netbook provide details on the operating state. The battery is also being charged when you are working on your netbook with the power adapter. The power adapter is still live if the netbook is not connected with it. You should therefore unplug the power adapter from the outlet if it is not connected to the netbook or set the adapter to OFF (0). Warning! Use only the power adapter and power cord supplied with your netbook. 24 English Note Please charge and discharge the new battery completely two to three times in succession, so that it will achieve its full performance! Batteries store electrical energy in their cells and then deliver it when needed. The battery should be completely discharged before a charging process and completely charged again, in order to optimize its useful life and its performance. You must also pay attention to the Safety Notes from page 8. Handling 25 Appendix Power Supply Aid Components The useful life and performance of your battery depend on careful handling. Inserting the Battery Slide the battery into the battery compartment. Lock the battery under all circumstances, in order to avoid it falling out unintentionally. Safety Battery Operation Removing the Battery Push the Safety Lock to the `Unlock' position, in order to remove the battery pack. Warning! Do not remove the battery while the netbook is running on battery power. You increase the possibility of losing data. Warning! Pay attention that the contacts to the battery and the netbook are not dirty or damaged when storing the battery and using the netbook. This could lead to malfunctions. Charging the Battery The battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically, whether the netbook is turned on or not. When the netbook is switched off, full charging takes a few hours. If the netbook is switched on, the charging process takes a significantly longer time. Note The charging process will be interrupted if the temperature or the voltage of the battery is too high. 26 English Discharging the battery Operate the netbook by means of the battery until it switches off independently because of the low battery charge. Note Think about saving your open files in good time, to avoid a possible loss of data. Handling 27 Appendix Power Supply Aid Components Safety Battery Performance The particular operating duration will vary according to the setting of the energy saving functions. You can adjust these to your requirements under Energy Options in System Control. Apart from this, your netbook will require a higher power demand when carrying out certain tasks. Checking the Battery Level In order to check the current level of the battery, move the cursor over the power symbol in the taskbar. The symbol of a battery is displayed during battery operation. You will receive additional information about settings if you double click on this symbol. Note If you ignore the warning signal when the battery level is low, your netbook goes into hibernate mode. Warning! Never remove the battery while the netbook is switched on or if the netbook has not yet gone into hibernate mode, as this may lead to loss of data. Power Management Your netbook 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 sleep mode and hibernate mode. Sleep Mode When in sleep mode, the contents of the RAM of your netbook are preserved while practically all other components of your netbook are shut down, reducing your power consumption to a minimum. By pressing any key on the keypad, you can bring your netbook 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 sleep mode, but uses more power than hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode The hibernate mode is an alternative to a complete shutdown of the netbook. 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 netbook powers down. When the netbook is switched on again, this file is written back to RAM by the BIOS. In a few moments the netbook is in the exact state as when it was last used. If while working on a document the netbook is closed (assuming the correct ACPI setting), the netbook 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 hibernate mode, but it takes a little longer for the computer to go into and come out of hibernation compared to sleep. 28 English Display Unlike a normal monitor, the TFT display does not produce either radiation or flicker. Opening and Closing the Display 1. To open, lift the display with your thumbs and index finger and position it as desired. Warning! To avoid damage to the TFT Display, never open it more than 120º. Do not forcibly open it. The opening and closing of the display can be assigned various functions via the Power management feature. Components 29 Appendix Display Aid Handling The display is locked by means of a special construction of the display hinge, so that an additional lock is not necessary. Screen Resolution The integral screen has a native resolution of 1024 x 600 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. Safety Connecting an External Monitor The netbook has a VGA port (15) for connecting an external monitor. 1. Shut down your netbook. 2. Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to the VGA port of the netbook (15). 3. Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket and power it up. 4. Start your netbook. There are two options for setting up an external monitor: 1. Clone your Desktop This option allows you to display the same picture on both internal and external monitor. Press + to activate the external monitor. The netbook display will be switched off. Adjust the display settings following the external monitor specification. Press + once more and both displays are switched on. Press + again to deactivate the external monitor. The netbook display will be switched on. 2. Extend your Desktop This option extends the picture from your internal monitor to your external monitor. Windows can be switched from one monitor to the other. This option does not support the key combination + . Right click anywhere on your desktop and select "Properties" to start the "Display Properties" program. 30 English · · · Select the "Settings" tab and left click on the second display Check the option "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" and press "ok". . Safety 31 Appendix Aid Components Handling To deactivate the extension uncheck the option "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor". You can change the resolution and colour depth for either display in this screen. However, you may have to decrease the depth of colour if you increase the resolution since the video memory has a limited capacity. 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 netbook computers. Netbook-Specific Key Combinations Combination Description Toggles the display screen between internal monitor, external monitor and simultaneous display. Touchpad Enables or disables the touchpad. Reduces screen brightness. Enhances screen brightness. Webcam Enables or disables the webcam. Decreases the volume. Increases the volume. Mute Switches the loudspeakers on / off. WLAN Enables or disables the WLAN function. 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. 32 English Combination Fn + Description Pg Executes function "Pg ". ". Pg Executes function "Pg End Executes function END (end of line). Pos1 Executes function POS1 (beginning of the line). Numeric key block This key combination activates / deactivates the numeric key block. Scroll Handling 33 Appendix Data Entry Aid Components Safety Fn + Fn + Fn + Fn + NumLk Fn + ScrLk This key combination activates / deactivates the scroll function. Many applications use this function to scroll the screen without moving the cursor. Touch Pad The touchpad is positioned in front of the keyboard. The mouse pointer (cursor) follows the direction pre-determined on the touchpad by the movement of your finger in the normal mode. Caution! 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. 34 English 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. Whenever the computer is accessing the hard disk, the corresponding LED illuminates. Warning! 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. BOOT C: Windows Software programs Your documents RECOVER D: Drivers for internal Netbook components Installation files for software that came with your Netbook Restore software The Hard drive 35 Appendix Aid Components Never switch off the computer while the busy indicator is lit since this may result in loss of data. Handling 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 netbook, so you may note that some of the space on your hard drive is already taken. Safety Important Directories The most important directories preinstalled on your netbook are shown below. These directories may vary from what is shown here. Warning! Do not delete or modify these directories or their contents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. Also pay attention to this: You will no longer be able to carry out the recreation of the supply status by means of the Support Disc ( p. 60), if you have converted the Recovery Partition into a NTFS file system. C:\ This is the main hard disk drive partition for your netbook. It is where your program files, settings, and documents are stored, as well as files necessary for running Windows. C:\Program Files Includes files belonging to software programs. C:\Windows The main directory for Windows. D:\Driver Drivers for internal netbook components. D:\Tools Includes installation files for software that came with your netbook. D:\Recover Includes the files needed to perform a system restore. 36 English The Sound Card Your netbook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3D spatial sound effects (3D). The sound card is compatible with the industry standard Sound Blaster and Microsoft Sound System Version 2.0. This guarantees optimal support for all popular programs and games. If you wish to alter the base volume, click on the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar. By using the keys volume. and you have the possibility to regulate the External Audio Ports Components 37 Appendix Aid Your netbook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback sounds without additional equipment. The use of the external connections gives you a good opportunity to connect your netbook to external devices. Caution! The use of earphones with a high volume can lead to lasting damage to your hearing. Set the volume to the lowest level before reproducing any sound. Start the sound reproduction and increase the volume to the level that is comfortable for you. It can cause damage to the hearing ability of the listener if a device is operated through earphones with an increased volume for a long period. Microphone In (13) Audio Out / headphones (14) 13 14 For recording via an external microphone. For sound reproduction via external stereo equipment such as loudspeakers (active) or headphones. The Sound Card Handling Safety The Network What is a network? A network means connecting your netbook to one or several other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk drives. Here are some practical examples: · · · · You can exchange E-mail and manage appointments in an office. Users can share a printer in a network and save their data on a central server. Users can share one modem among computers for Internet access. Two or more computers can be connected to play network games or share data. Ethernet-Network If your netbook has an Ethernet connection, you can use this to connect to a network. The following explanation refers to netbooks with a network connector. Connect one end to the RJ45 connection (Western plug) at the network interface of your netbook (16) and the other to another PC or a hub/switch. The Windows Help and Support Centre offer extensive information about networking your Netbook. You can access this information by clicking on Start, then Help and Support. 38 English Wireless LAN is an optional feature. This function allows you to create a wireless network link with an access point or directly with another wireless-enabled PC. Using the key combination Fn + F11 you can enable or disable the wireless LAN function. A corresponding LED will light. Warning! Conditions An access point is a wireless transmitter that communicates with your netbook and controls access to the network connection (e.g., a home network or a broadband connection such as DSL). Wireless access points are often found in offices, airports, universities or Internet cafés. They offer access to networks or to the Internet. Access authorizations are normally needed. A fee may be required to use a public access point. To set up a wireless network to share Internet access, files, and printers at home, you will need an access point, a router, and a broadband (DSL or cable) modem. Some access points can also serve as a router and/or a broadband modem. Check with your retailer or Internet Service Provider to find the best solution for your needs. A link to another computer with wireless LAN functionality can also be created without an access point. This will allow you to share files, but you will need an access point and a router to share an Internet connection. The wireless network connection works in accordance with the IEEE 802.11n Standard (compatible with the 802.11b/g Standard). The 802.11a Standard is not supported. If encrypted transmission is used, this must operate according to the same principle on all devices. Encryption is a method of protecting the network from unauthorized access. The transmission speed (max. * 300 Mbp/s ) can vary according to the distance and loading of the partner. * 300 Mbit/s is a gross value. A maximum of 75 Mbit/s will be achieved on the application level. A WLAN router in accordance with the 801.11 standard will be necessary, in order to be able to exploit the complete performance. The Network 39 Appendix Aid Components Handling Make sure the Wireless LAN option is switched OFF in any environment where it might interfere with critical and sensitive devices, e.g., on aircraft, in hospitals and other medical centres, etc. Safety Wireless LAN Troubleshooting within the Network Why does an error message appear when I click on the network environment? The computer name must be unique on the network and may not be the same as the task group. It appears that the network boards are unable to communicate. What might be the problem? Maybe one of the used network boards works with a different speed (e. g. 10 instead 100 Mbit/s) and your network computer is unable to recognize this. If necessary, set the network driver to the compatible speed. If two PCs should be linked you require a cross-link cable, otherwise use a patch cable. In addition, check the protocols and the configuration. The data transmission is incorrect or very slow. What might be the problem? Maybe you have the wrong cable (UTP / CAT3 or lower) or the problem is the proximity of a power cord or another source of interference. 40 English The Multimedia Card Reader Memory cards are media that are being used for a variety of purposes, especially in digital photography. They are increasingly replacing the floppy disk. The form and capacity of a memory card can vary according to the manufacturer. Your netbook supports the following formats: · · · MMC (MultiMediaCard) Memory Stick / Memory Stick Pro SD (Secure Digital) When inserting memory cards, ensure that the contacts are facing the right way. See table below. Incorrect insertion of a card can cause damage to the card reader and/or the card. Card type SD (Secure Digital) MMC (MultiMediaCard) Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro Contacts pointing downwards pointing downwards pointing downwards pointing downwards Inserting Memory Cards Note Memory cards can only be installed in one direction. Refer to the instructions on the previous page. Push the memory card into the slot. Removing Memory Cards To remove the SD/MMC-cards or memory sticks pull it out and remove it. The Multimedia Card Reader 41 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Webcam Various services like calling online can be used with the built in webcam. Actual example using Windows Messenger 1. Start Windows Messenger and create a user account if you do not already have one. This service is free of charge. You only pay the cost of your Internet connection. 2. Select your contact from the list and click on the camera icon below your display image. Display image contact Your display image Camera symbol (Fig.: Messenger window Immediate Message) 3. A wizard helps you optimize the settings of your speakers, microphone and webcam. Follow the instructions on your screen. 4. Click on Finish to transmit your image via the webcam. 5. If your contact also has a webcam, click on the camera icon below the display image of your contact to receive the live image. 42 English Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port USB ports provide an easy way to connect many peripheral devices to your Netbook (11). You can use any USB device with any USB port. Your netbook will have 3 USB 2.0 connection sockets (USB 1.1 compatible). Some USB devices require that you reinstall software drivers when you connect the device to a different USB port than the one originally used. This can be avoided by always using the device with the same USB port. Devices connected directly to the USB bus should not draw more than 500 mA. Should the devices need more power than this, it will be necessary to provide a powered hub. The data transfer speed is 1.5 Mbit/s or 12 Mbit/s, depending on the device connected. Note Some USB devices require that you reinstall software drivers when you connect the device to a different USB port than the one originally used. This can be avoided by always using the device with the same USB port. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 43 Appendix Aid Components Handling Safety Securing the Netbook Unauthorized access to software and hardware solutions will be made available to you with your new Netbook. Startup Password You can protect your netbook against unauthorized use with a switching on password. Then, an invitation to enter the password will appear on the screen when the netbook is switched on. The password will be set up in BIOS. Warning! Keep your password in a safe place. You will not be able to delete your password if you forget it. Contact your customer Service if you loose your password. You can also use the security options of Windows®, in order to protect your data against unauthorized access. You will find further information in the chapter "Data and System Security" starting on page 56. Using a safety lock You can prevent theft by using a so called Kensington lock, which can be bought at your local retailer. The cable wraps around an object and the "T" shaped end inserts into the Kensington lock port and a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place. Please keep your key at a safety place. 44 English