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A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 2
... Using AC Power ...24 Using Battery Power ...24 Charging the Battery Pack ...24 Powering ON the Notebook PC ...26 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...26 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power ...27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or Rebooting ...28 Powering OFF ...28 Special Keyboard Functions ...29 Colored Hot Keys ...29 Microsoft Windows Keys...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 3
... System ...36 Support Software ...36 Models with Napa chipset ...36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad ...37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations ...38 Caring for the Touchpad ...39 Storage Devices ...40 ExpressCard ...40 Optical Drive ...41 Flash Memory Card Reader ...43 Hard Disk Drive ...43 Connections ...44 Modem Connection ...44 Network Connection ...45 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 9
... PC.
1. Install the battery pack
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2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
3. Open the Display Panel
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
PUSH
PUSH
IMPORTANT! When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel!
Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 13
...display panel.
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Power Switch
The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD. Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC. In Windows...is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse. A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web ...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 15
... software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is installed. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
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Hard Disk Drive Compartment
The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 16
... use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. This Notebook PC has a built-in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual. The built-in memory card reader is not only convenient, but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high-bandwidth PCI bus.
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Optical Drive...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 26
... BIOS version can be seen. Press [ESC] and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives. NOTE: Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON. This is part of the Notebook PC's test routine and is not a problem with the display. IMPORTANT! To protect the hard disk drive...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 28
... prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually, click Windows Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart.
(Screens are different depending on security settings.)
Powering OFF
In Windows XP, power OFF the Notebook PC by clicking Windows Start button and select Shut Down...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 29
... button setting in power management setup). Radio Tower (F2): Wireless Models Only: Toggles the internal wireless LAN or Bluetooth (on selected models) ON or OFF with an on-screen-display. When enabled, the corresponding wireless indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. Hard drive "Zz" Icon (F4): Places the Notebook PC's hard disk drive in...
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This button is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN (WLAN). Press once to enable and once to disable the WLAN function. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
Splendid Key (on selected models)
Toggles "Splendid" function ON and OFF. This allows switching between different display color enhancement modes in order to improve contrast, brightness, skin tone...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 33
... Bluetooth (BT). This indicator will light to show that the Notebook PC's built-in BT function is activated.
Wireless Indicator
This is only applicable on models with built-in wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth. When the builtin wireless LAN and/or built-in Bluetooth is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software settings are necessary.)
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A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 36
... PC's components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed.
Touchpad activation with external USB mouse
Software on Notebook PC models with newer chipsets will automatically disable the Notebook PC's touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached. To turn OFF this feature, deselect the option in Windows Control Panel - Mouse Properties - Device Settings.
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A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 37
... parts; therefore, mechanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software. IMPORTANT! Do not use any objects in place of... the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse. The following illustrations demonstrate proper... a window up or down.
Scroll Up
Scroll Down
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A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 39
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(lightly strike the touchpad twice, sliding finger on touchpad during second strike)
NOTE: A software-controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation. Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping.
Caring for the Touchpad
The touchpad is...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 42
...important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the ...Audio CD
The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 44
...). Once the driver is setup, the modem is ready to use. NOTE: When you are connected to an online service, do not place the Notebook PC in suspend (or sleep mode) or else you will disconnect the modem connection. WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 52
... notice.)
USB Flash Memory Disk
A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1.44MB floppy disk and provide storage up to several hundred megabytes, higher transfer speeds, and greater durability. When used in current operating systems, no drivers are necessary.
USB Communication Cable
Attaching optional USB communication cables between computers through the USB ports will...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 55
... affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer's read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
Bit (Binary Digit)
Represents the smallest...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 58
...), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM).
ROM (Read Only Memory)
ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs (called firmware) used in certain computer components. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with new programs (or BIOS).
Suspend Mode
In Save-to-RAM (STR) and Save-to-Disk (STD), the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their...
A8 Hardware User''s Manual for English Edition (E2378) - Page 59
... own DVD viewer software. Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.
Regional Playback Information
Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name...