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W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 9
... Notebook PC.
1. Install the battery pack
2. Connect the AC Power Adapter
3 1 2
3. Open the Display Panel
4. Turn ON the Notebook PC
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, this...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 13
... Buttons
The touchpad with its buttons 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 navigation.
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Status Indicators
Status indicator details are described in section 3.
10 Wireless Switch and Power4 Gear+ Button
Details are described...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 15
... Hard Disk Drive Compartment
The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only.
7 WLAN Expansion Compartment
The WLAN expansion compartment contains a slot to accomodate a wireless networking card in order to wirelessly connect to network access points or other wireless networking devices.
8 Central Processor (CPU...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 17
... optical drive in Windows™ "My Computer."
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Flash Memory Slot
Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to
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...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 24
... 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...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 26
... 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...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 28
... mode (either Save-to-RAM or Saveto-Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup).
F2 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.
F3...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 30
... LAN and Bluetooth (selected models). When enabled, the
wireless status indicator will light. Windows software settings are necessary before use.
Power4 Gear+ Key
The Power4 Gear+ button toggles power savings between various power saving modes. The power saving modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time. When you are using an AC power adapter...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 31
... the built-in camera.
Camera Button
The Camera button allows capturing images with the Notebook PC's built-in camera. Windows software settings are necessary before use.
Buttons (side)
Audio Volume Controls
The audio volume is controlled by a spring-loaded wheel. It only turns a few degrees in each direction. An on-screen display will appear to guide you when controlling the audio volume.
Pull...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 32
...power is not connected.
Drive Activity Indicator
Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device(s) such as the hard disk. The light flashes proportional to the access time.
Wireless LAN Indicator (on selected models)
This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN. When the internal wireless LAN is enabled, this indicator will light. (Windows software...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 34
... 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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W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 35
...contains no moving 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 your finger ...is to move 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 use of ...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 37
...) (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...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 40
... on the CD.
Listening to 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. You can adjust the volume...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 42
...). 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...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 50
... built-in keyboard and touchpad.
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 Floppy Disk Drive
An optional USB-interface floppy disk drive can accept a standard 1.44MB...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 52
...Bluetooth mouse (optional)
1. A Bluetooth icon
should be located on
your Windows taskbar.
Right click the taskbar
OFF ON
Bluetooth icon and
R
ESET...bottom of the mouse and click Refresh here.
5. A list of available Bluetooth devices will appear. Select "Logitech Travel Mouse" and click Next.
6. The software will register the Bluetooth mouse. Click Finish when complete.
7. A mouse icon with...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 54
... 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...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 57
...), 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...
W5Fm English Edition User's Manual(E2759) - Page 58
..., you must install your 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...