Dialogue M2A1 User manual

User’s Manual
Version 1.4 September 18, 2009
DOC REG [M2_UM_V1.4_EN]

Preface
Please read this section before using your computer. Retain this manual for future
reference.
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under
international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual nor any of the
material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer
makes no representation or warranty with respect to the content hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time to the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any
person of such revision or change.
Trademark Recognition
The company names, brand names and trademark graphics contained in this manual are
for identification purpose only and may be claimed as the property of their respective
companies.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
zConnect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
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device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
zThis device may not cause harmful interference, and
zThis device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20 cm (8 inches) between the radiator and your body.
Class 1 Laser Product Caution
Visible and invisible laser radiation when opening. Avoid direct exposure to beam.
FCC Wireless Regulations
Due to FCC regulations, wireless WAN and wireless LAN modules shall not work in a
machine simultaneously. If these two modules are installed in the computer, while one is in
use, the other will be off automatically by the system.
Safety Information
This computer has been designed and tested to meet the most recent standards of safety
in notebook technology equipment. To ensure safe use of this computer, see Chapter
2Taking Care of Your Computer for more details.
Battery Caution
Replace only with same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer.
Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
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Contact Service
Disconnect your computer from power and contact qualified service personnel if any of the
following occurs:
zLiquid has been spilled on your computer.
zYour computer does not operate correctly when operating instructions are followed.
zYour computer has been dropped or the case is broken open.
zThe performance of your computer is seriously degraded.
zThe power cord or adapter is damaged.
Whenever service is required, contact a sales representative or a local service center, or go
to manufacturer’s website for service information.
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Table of Content
PREFACE............................................................................................................................1
Copyright...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Trademark Recognition .............................................................................................................................. 1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).......................................................................................... 1
Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................................... 2
FCC Caution................................................................................................................................................. 2
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement.......................................................................................................... 2
Class 1 Laser Product Caution.................................................................................................................. 2
FCC Wireless Regulations.......................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information....................................................................................................................................... 2
Battery Caution............................................................................................................................................ 2
Contact Service ........................................................................................................................................... 3
CHAPTER 1. TAKING A TOUR OF YOUR COMPUTER .................................................6
Right View.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Left View....................................................................................................................................................... 6
Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear View ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Bottom View................................................................................................................................................. 7
Top View....................................................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 2. TAKING CARE OF YOUR COMPUTER ....................................................9
Safety Information....................................................................................................................................... 9
Clean Your Computer.................................................................................................................................. 9
Tips on Correct Use .................................................................................................................................. 10
CHAPTER 3. GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR COMPUTER .....................................12
Install Battery............................................................................................................................................. 12
Connect AC Adapter ................................................................................................................................. 12
Power On.................................................................................................................................................... 13
Start Operating System............................................................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 4. USING YOUR COMPUTER......................................................................14
Use Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................ 14
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Use Touchpad............................................................................................................................................ 17
Use Control Center.................................................................................................................................... 19
Use Display................................................................................................................................................ 20
Connect to Local Area Network............................................................................................................... 21
Connect to Wireless Local Area Network............................................................................................... 22
Connect to Wireless Wide Area Network (Optional).............................................................................. 22
Use Bluetooth Services............................................................................................................................ 23
Use USB Devices....................................................................................................................................... 25
Use Web Camera....................................................................................................................................... 25
Use Card Reader ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Use GPS (Optional)................................................................................................................................... 27
Use Sound System.................................................................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 5. ADVANCE ................................................................................................29
BIOS Setup Utility...................................................................................................................................... 29
System Recovery ...................................................................................................................................... 36
APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................38
Power Specification .................................................................................................................................. 38
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Chapter 1. Taking A Tour of Your Computer
Right View
1 Audio-out jack 2 Microphone-in jack 3 USB connector
4 RJ-45 connector 5 AC power connector 6 Kensington lock
Left View
1 Monitor (VGA) connector 2 USB connector 3 USB connector
Front View
1 Card reader 2 Power switch 3 Master power switch of built-in wireless modules
4 Built-in microphone
Rear View
1 SIM card slot 2 Battery connector
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Bottom View
1 Memory slot 2 Hard disk connector 3 Battery bay
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Top View
1 Web Cam 2 LCD 3 Speakers 4 Keyboard
5 Touchpad 6 Touchpad buttons
LED Lights: A1 GPS A2 WWAN A3 WiFi A4 Bluetooth
A5 Caps Lock A6 NumLk A7 Hard Disk Drive A8 Battery charge
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Chapter 2. Taking Care of Your Computer
Safety Information
When you use your computer for the first time, it is recommended that the
computer should be operated with battery equipped and connected to external
power.
After installing battery, make sure the latch is slid to lock position, so that battery
won’t fall out and get damaged.
Use only the AC adapter and the power cord that are provided with your computer
to keep the computer from damage and danger.
Only operate your computer from the type of power source indicated on the rating
label on the AC adapter. (See Appendix: Power Specification for details.)
Do not use any battery of questionable origin. The use of a battery that is not
approved by the manufacturer may be dangerous and may result in danger of
explosion.
Make sure none of the ventilation openings around the computer and at the
bottom of it is blocked or covered. And never insert objects of any kind into the
ventilation openings. Bad ventilation will overheat the computer and further lead to
damage.
Do not spill water or any other liquid on your computer and do not expose your
computer to rain or moisture.
Keep your computer from direct sunshine and heat.
Do not expose your computer to dusty or dirty environments.
Avoid subjecting your computer to heavy shocks or vibrations.
Do not place heavy objects on your computer.
Always disconnect the power by pulling the plug out of the socket rather than
pulling at the power cord.
Clean Your Computer
Since your computer is a precision instrument, follow the instructions below when cleaning
it:
Before cleaning your computer, make sure it is powered off and all external
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devices and battery are disconnected.
Cleaning LCD: Since LCD attracts dust due to static electricity and gets stained by
fingerprints, it is recommended that you should wipe the LCD with a soft cloth
made specially for cleaning LCD. If the contamination cannot be removed,
moisten the cloth with water or a diluted glass cleaner.
Cleaning the outside of computer case: First use a vacuum cleaner or an air gun
to clean dust from the surface or the gaps on the computer case. Then wipe the
computer case clean with a soft cloth. If the contamination cannot be removed,
moisten the cloth with water or a diluted non-corrosive glass detergent.
Note: When cleaning with water or detergent, do not directly spray
them onto the LCD.
Tips on Correct Use
LCD
If you are going to leave the computer for a while, you can have the LCD off by
using hot-keys, by which not only power is saved but also the lifespan of LCD is
prolonged.
Do not close your computer using too much force, so as not to damage the LCD.
Do not contact the LCD with the tips of your fingernails or the pointed ends of
sharp/hard objects, so as to keep the LCD from scratch.
When carrying your computer in a bag or backpack, minimize your things in that
bag/backpack, make sure the LCD isn’t crushed.
Battery
Room temperature is most appropriate for your computer to operate. Too low or
too high temperatures will both shorten battery’s power-consumption time.
When battery is fully charged, the protection circuit in battery will automatically
disable the charging function. Therefore you can rest assure to use your computer
connected to external power constantly and don’t have to worry about over
charge.
It is recommended that battery be calibrated quarterly, so that battery’s
performance remains the best.
Hard Disk Drive
Operate your computer in the circumstances as stable as can be. Because your
computer is subject to shock when operating in swaying/vibrating circumstances.
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The booting up and shutting down of your computer are the times when the hard
disk drive is most fragile because the revolutional speed of the spindle is still
unstable. If vibration occurs at that moment, hard disk sectors are subject to
damage. It is therefore recommended that the computer should not be moved
when booting up and shutting down.
Regular hard disk scanning and reorganization will enhance the accessing to hard
disk drive.
Keyboard
Do not hit the keyboard. Keyboard is subject to deformation and the deterioration
of elasticity if it is hit.
Never let objects (such as crumbs) get into keyboard. Keys are subject to
malfunction if objects get into keyboard.
Touchpad
Always use Touchpad with hands clean and dry, so as to prevent the Touchpad
from malfunction or insensitiveness.
Touchpad is a device of precision sensors. Never use any object with pointed end
to operate it or apply great force to it.
Backup
A laptop computer is your best partner on the road due to its mobility. However, due to
accidental deletion/overwriting, hard disk damage, viruses, act of God (flood, fire), theft and
so on, your files are subject to loss which puts your work on hold. Since the value of your
files is beyond measure, to minimize the possible loss, it is recommended that you should
form the habit of regularly backing up your files, so as have more careless, convenient, and
safer use of your computer.
Access to Your Computer
Password to Hard Disk Drive
Under the Security Menu of BIOS Setup, you can set up the password to your hard disk
drive. Once such password is set up, you will be asked to provide it at boot. Only correct
password makes it possible to boot up your computer and further access the hard disk
drive. Such password protects your hard disk drive from illegal accessing and data theft.
Password to System
Except for the password to the hard disk drive, you can also set up a password for the
system. Once such password is set up, you will be asked to provide it to boot up or to
access BIOS Setup. Only correct password allows the following operation of your
computer. Such password functions also to protect illegal accesses to your computer.
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Chapter 3. Getting Started with Your Computer
This chapter explains how to power up your computer for the first time:
1. Install battery.
2. Connect AC Adapter.
3. Power on your computer.
4. Activate operating system.
Install Battery
This computer is provided with a swappable chargeable battery. A standard package
version provides a battery of standard capacity while an extended package version
provides an extended battery of more capacity that enables longer power-consumption
time.
To install the battery:
1. For battery, there are 2 latches. One is
lock-latch and the other release-latch.
2. Slide the lock-latch to the open
position.
3. Position the battery to the battery bay
and install the battery.
4. Slide the lock-latch back to lock
position.
To remove battery:
1. Slide the lock-latch to the open position.
2. Use another hand to slide the
release-latch to the open position and
hold it there.
3. Remove the battery.
Connect AC Adapter
A standard package version of this product is provided with anAC adapter and a power
cord which meet the requirement of universal power-supply specification with input rating
of 100-240Vac. However, the plug of this power cord may not suit your country, if it doesn’t,
purchase a suitable plug adapter or power cord at your local electric appliances shop.
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Connect AC adapter:
1. Connect the power cord to AC
adapter.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the AC
power connector on your computer. 3
3. Connect the power cord to an
electrical outlet. (The battery charge
LED will light.)
2
1
Power On
Once you are done with the connection of AC adapter, you can proceed to power on your
computer.
1. Open your computer.
2. Adjust the display to the best viewing angle.
3. Slide the power latch to the left to power on.
Start Operating System
If the computer you purchased is a version preinstalled with an operating system. The
operating system is ready to start up and recoverable. When the system starts up for the
first time, you will be prompted to activate it. After activation, you will be able to operate it.
For more information about system activation, see the bundled Windows® Quick Start
Guide. For more information about system recovery, see System Recovery in Chapter
5Advance.
Tip To make any change to BIOS settings, see Chapter
5Advance > BIOS Setup Utility.
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Chapter 4. Using Your Computer
This chapter will guide you through various features of this computer and the usage.
Use Keyboard
Keyboard functions as the main input device. Your computer has a keyboard of 82 keys
which emulates a standard keyboard with additional Fn hotkeys, Windows® key and a
numeric keypad.
Use the Keys
escape key In Microsoft Windows, this key is used as a
shortcut in dialog boxes for no, quit, exit, cancel, or
abort.
～function keys
The keyboard has 12 function keys in total.
Depending on application program’s features,
shortcut keys may be customizable for specific
functions or commands.
num lock key
To enable/disable numeric keyboard.
(NumLk LED will lights on or goes off.)
insert key To switch between the two text-entering modes:
insert mode and overtype mode.
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delete key To discard the selected characters or the character
ahead of the cursor's position.
pause/break
key To interrupt the running program.
punctuation
keys 11 punctuation keys that are commonly used.
～numeric keys 10 numeric keys
backspace
key
This key moves the cursor one position backwards,
deletes the preceding character, and shifts back
the text after it by one position.
tabulator key In text-typing, it advances the cursor to the next tab
stop. This key also switches between various
buttons and options of running programs.
caps lock key This key enables/disables the keyboard mode in
which typed letters are capitalized by default.
(The Caps Lock LED will light on / go off.)
shift key
There are two shift keys on each side of the
keyboard. Pressing and holding shift key down
enables the typing of capital letters if caps lock key
isn’t engaged. Shift key is also often used in
conjunction with another key to produce actions or
computer commands.
～letter keys To type the 26 letters.
enter key This key typically finishes an "entry" and begins the
desired process.
control key This key performs a special operation when being
pressed in conjunction with another key.
alt key This key changes the function of other pressed
keys when it is used in conjunction with them.
Pressing Fn twice: Resumes your computer
from suspend mode.
Fn + Esc: Enables/Disables Touchpad.
Fn + F1: Changes video output to an external
display.
function keys
Fn + F2: Decreases display brightness.
Fn + F3: Increases display brightness.
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Fn + F4: Puts your computer in suspend
mode.
Fn + F5: Puts your computer to hibernation
mode.
Fn + F6: Decreases the volume.
Fn + F7: Increases the volume.
Fn + F8: Mutes/enables the volume.
Fn + F9: Enables/disables the built-in wireless
local area networking module (WiFi).
Fn + F10: Enable/disables the built-in 3G
module (WWAN).
Fn + F11: Enable/disables the built-in
Bluetooth module.
Fn + F12: Enables/disables the built-in web
camera.
Fn + Shift: Enables/disables the built-in GPS
module.
Fn + Num Lk: Enables/Disables scroll lock.
When enabled, press the up or down arrow
keys to scroll up or down one line respectively
Fn + Insert: Captures the on-screen image to
clipboard.
Fn + Delete: Terminal request. This key is
rarely used.
Fn + Home: Displays the first page of a
document or moves the pointer to the
beginning of a line in text.
Fn + End: Displays the last page of a
document or moves the pointer to the end of a
line in text.
Fn + PgUp: Moves text up one screen at a
time.
Fn + PgDn: Moves text down one screen at a
time.
space bar Space bar is a key significantly wider than other
keys on the keyboard. Its main purpose is to enter
the space.
application
key
This key functions to launch a context menu in
software’s user interface with the keyboard rather
than with the usual right mouse button.
arrow keys This key is to move the cursor in a specified
direction.
Windows key
￭Pressed
once: To open and close the Start
Menu.
￭+TAB: To switch between windows, or
to switch windows using Flip 3D
(with Windows Aero and
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Windows Vista only).
￭+D: To show desktop.
￭+L: To switch between users, or lock
desktop while unattended.
￭+M: To minimize all windows.
￭+Shift+M: To restore after minimizing all
windows.
￭+E: To open [My Computer]
window.
￭+F: To open Search.
￭+F1: To show [Windows Help and
Support] window.
￭+CTRL+F: To find computers.
￭+R: To open [Run] dialogue.
￭+U: to open Utility Manager.
Use Touchpad
The Touchpad consists of a pad and two click-buttons. The left and right click-buttons
correspond to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Slide your finger over the Touchpad in
the direction you want the pointer to move on the screen.
１Left Button ２Pad ３Right Button
Operate Touchpad
Slide:
Slide your finger up and down in the scroll area to move the
pointer up and down on the screen.
Single-tap:
Tap your finger once on the Touchpad to locate the pointer on the
screen. Such tapping emulates clicking left mouse button once.
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Double-tap:
Tap your finger twice quickly on the Touchpad to select or execute
the object that is being pointed on screen. Such tapping emulates
double-clicking left mouse button.
Drag:
Move the pointer onto the object you are going to drag. Tap on
the Touchpad twice quickly and hold your finger there upon the
second finger-down. Slide your finger on the Touchpad to move
the tapped object on screen.
Vertical Scroll:
Slide your finger up and down on the scroll area of Touchpad to
browse up and down the active window. Such scrolling emulates
the operation of mouse’s scroll bar.
Left and Right Touchpad Buttons
Left Button: Pressing this button emulates a left mouse click by default.
Right Button: This button emulates a right mouse click and functions to invoke the
context menu of software’s user interface.
Left/Right Button: Pressing the left/right buttons together emulates a middle mouse click
(scroll wheel button click) that displays scroll symbol by default.
Customize Touchpad
To your needs and preference,
you can customize the
Touchpad settings, such as
pointer speed, scroll speed,
vertical/horizontal scrolling and
so on. Click Help in the
touchpad utility for instructions
on changing touchpad settings.
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Use Control Center
With Control Center, you can easily and quickly enable/disable various commonly-used
built-in modules and change settings such as volume, display brightness, putting your
computer to suspend/hibernation modes. With this utility, you can also check system health
such as CPU/system/battery temperatures, fan speed, and battery power.
Open Control Center
Control Center is a resident application program that is automatically enabled upon
system’s startup and featured in the notification area by the icon, . To open Control
Center, either right-click this icon to select Restore from the menu that appears or simply
double-click on this icon.
Use Control Center
Control Center consists mainly of 3 panels. On the main panel in the middle, you can see
the statuses of the built-in wireless modules and also the RF-Kill button. Click on the
buttons of these modules to enable/disable them. Click on the arrow dot at the bottom left
of main panel to show/hide the left panel which displays commonly-used function buttons.
Click on the arrow dot at the bottom right of main panel to show/hide the right panel which
displays the health status of your system.
Available Functions
function pane
Click to enable/disable 3G module (wireless WAN).
(Click the button to turn on/off the module. When the
blue dot besides lights, the module is turned on.)
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