E6093 Notebook PC User Manual December 2010 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual ................................................................................ 6 Notes for This Manual ....................................................................................... 6 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 7 Preparing your Notebook PC .......................................................................11 Chapter 2: Knowing the parts Top Side ...............................................................................................................14 Bottom Side ........................................................................................................18 Right Side ............................................................................................................21 Left Side .............................................................................................................24 Rear Side ............................................................................................................26 Front Side ..........................................................................................................27 Chapter 3: Getting Started Power System ....................................................................................................30 Using AC Power ...............................................................................................30 Using Battery Power ......................................................................................32 Battery Care ......................................................................................................33 Powering ON the Notebook PC .................................................................34 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ..................................................................34 Checking Battery Power ...............................................................................36 Charging the Battery Pack ...........................................................................37 Power Options .................................................................................................38 Power Management Modes .......................................................................40 Sleep and Hibernate ......................................................................................40 Thermal Power Control .................................................................................41 Special Keyboard Functions .........................................................................42 Colored Hot Keys ............................................................................................42 Microsoft Windows Keys ..............................................................................44 Extended Keyboard (on selected models) ............................................44 Multimedia Control Keys (on selected models) ...................................46 Switches and Status Indicators ...................................................................47 Switches .............................................................................................................47 Status Indicators .............................................................................................48 2 Notebook PC User Manual Chapter 4: Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device .................................................................................................52 Using the Touchpad .......................................................................................53 Touchpad Usage Illustrations .....................................................................54 Caring for the Touchpad ..............................................................................57 Automatic Touchpad Disabling .................................................................57 Storage Devices ................................................................................................59 Flash Memory Card Reader .........................................................................59 Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................60 Memory (RAM). ................................................................................................62 Connections .......................................................................................................63 Network Connection .....................................................................................63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models) .................................65 Windows Wireless Network Connection ................................................67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models) .......................69 Appendix Optional Accessories .....................................................................................A-2 Optional Connections .................................................................................A-2 Operating System and Software ...............................................................A-3 System BIOS Settings ..................................................................................A-4 Common Problems and Solutions .........................................................A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC ............................................................... A-13 Using Recovery Partition ....................................................................... A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models) ...................................... A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information .................................................................. A-16 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information (on selected models) ................... A-18 Internal Modem Compliancy .................................................................. A-19 Declarations and Safety Statements .................................................... A-23 Federal Communications Commission Statement ........................ A-23 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution Statement ............ A-24 Declaration of Conformity(R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC) .............. A-24 CE Mark Warning ........................................................................................ A-25 IC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada ................................. A-25 Notebook PC User Manual 3 Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains ...................... A-26 France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands .................................. A-26 UL Safety Notices ....................................................................................... A-28 Power Safety Requirement .................................................................... A-29 TV Tuner Notices ........................................................................................ A-29 REACH ........................................................................................................ A-29 Nordic Lithium Cautions (for lithium-ion batteries) ...................... A-30 Optical Drive Safety Information ......................................................... A-31 Laser Safety Information ......................................................................... A-31 Service warning label ............................................................................... A-31 CDRH Regulations ..................................................................................... A-31 Macrovision Corporation Product Notice ......................................... A-32 CTR 21 Approval(for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) .......... A-33 European Union Eco-label ...................................................................... A-35 ENERGY STAR complied product ......................................................... A-35 Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration .................................................................................................. A-36 Takeback Services ...................................................................................... A-36 Copyright Information .............................................................................. A-37 Limitation of Liability ................................................................................. A-38 Service and Support ................................................................................... A-38 4 Notebook PC User Manual Chapter 1: Introducing the 1 Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information regarding the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major chapters of this User’s Manual: 1. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User’s Manual. 2. Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC’s components. 3. Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC’s components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. There may be differences between your Notebook PC and the pictures shown in this manual. Please accept your Notebook PC as being correct. Notes for This Manual A few notes and warnings are used throughout this guide, allowing you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively. These notes have different degrees of importance as follows: WARNING! Important information that must be followed for safe operation. IMPORTANT! Vital information that must be followed to prevent damage to data, components, or persons. TIP: Tips for completing tasks. NOTE: Information for special situations. 6 Notebook PC User Manual Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualifed personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth. DO NOT place on DO NOT place or drop uneven or unstable work objects on top and surfaces. Seek servicing do not shove any if the casing has been foreign objects into the damaged. Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to dirty DO NOT expose to or dusty environments. strong magnetic or DO NOT operate during a electrical felds. gas leak. DO NOT press or touch DO NOT expose to or the display panel. Do not use near liquids, rain, place together with small or moisture. DO NOT items that may scratch or use t he modem during enter the Notebook PC. el ectrical storms. DO NOT leave the Battery safety warning: Notebook PC on your lap DO NOT throw the or any part of the body battery in fre. DO NOT to prevent discomfort short circuit the contacts. or injury from heat DO NOT disassemble the exposure. battery. Notebook PC User Manual 7 SAFE TEMP: This INPUT RATING: Refer to Notebook PC should the rating label on the only be used in bottom of the Notebook environments with PC and be sure that your ambient temperatures power adapter complies between 10°C (50°F) and with the rating. 35°C (95°F). DO NOT carry or cover DO NOT use strong a Notebook PC that solvents such as is powered ON with thinners, benzene, or any materials that will other chemicals on or reduce air circulation near the surface. such as a carrying bag. DO NOT use damaged Incorrect installation power cords, accessories, of battery may cause or other peripherals. explosion and damage the Notebook PC. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. 8 Notebook PC User Manual Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel. CAUTION! The Notebook PC’s surface is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces. Cover Your Notebook PC Purchase a carrying bag to protect the Notebook PC from dirt, water, shock, and scratches. Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use. Notebook PC User Manual 9 Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic devices. Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings. CAUTION! There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts), magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines. However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands. 10 Notebook PC User Manual