Prestigio NOBILE 157 User manual

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Prestigio Nobile 157 - User’s guide
Preface
Thisnotebookcomputerincorporatesthelatestmobiletechnologiesinaslimandportablepackage.Thismanualshould
answermostofthequestionsyouhaveabouttheday-to-dayoperationofyournotebookcomputer.You should also take
advantageoftheonline help files that are availablewithalmostalloftheprograms shipped with yourcomputer.
We hope you enjoy your notebook computer.With proper care,your computer will provide you with years of productive
service.
Connecting the computer
Connectingthecomputerisaseasyas1-2-3.
1.Insertthebatteryatanangle(1);pressgentlyonthebattery
(2)untilitclicksintoplace. Then slidethebattery lock tothelock
position(3).
Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully
recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to use up
the battery before recharging again. Perform this action
twiceto condition the battery pack.
2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in port on the
computer’s rear panel (1);connect the power cord to the AC
adapter (2) and the other end to a properly grounded power
outlet(3).
3.Press the display cover release latch (1) and open the display
(2)toacomfortableviewingangle. Press the power switch (3)
to turn on the power.The POST (power-on self-test) routine
executesand Windowsbegins loading.

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Front view
# Item Description
1 Display cover latch Press to unlatch the display cover.
2 Optical drive Accepts a CD or DVD
3 LED indicator Lights up when the optical is active
4 Eject button Press to eject the drive tray
5 Emergency eject hole Insert a pin to eject the drive tray when power is off
Top view
# Item Icon Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),displays computer output.
2 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and offto show the status
of the computer and its functions and components
3 Power button Turns on the computer power

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# Item Icon Description
4 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently-used programs
5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like
a computer mouse
6 Microphone Inputs sounds and voices into your computer
7 Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
(left, right, and center) buttons
8 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer
9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer
Left view
# Item Icon Description
1 Volume control Adjusts the volume.
2 Memory Stick/Secure Digital Accepts a Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC)
card slot (option) memory card.
3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card
4 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from its slot
5 Infrared port (option) Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,infrared printer, IR-aware
computer).
Right view
# Item Icon Description
1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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Rear view
# Item Icon Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input
3 External monitor port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536 resolution).
4 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).
5 Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an internal fax/data
modem).
6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet-based network.
7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to a IEEE 1394-compatible (4-pin) device
(e.g., digital video camera).
8 USB ports Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera
9 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
10 S/PDIF line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones);
supports S/PDIF connections.
Bottom view

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# Item Icon Description
1 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory
2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk
3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack
4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it
5 Battery lock Locks/unlocks the battery pack
Indicators
Thecomputerhasseveneasy-to-readstatusindicators(LEDs)underthedisplayscreen.
ThePower andStandby indicatorsarevisible evenwhen youclosethe displaycover soyoucan seethestatus ofthe computer
whilethecoverisclosed.
# Item Icon Description
1 Wireless communication Lights when the wireless LAN (optional) capabilities are enabled.
2 Power Lights when the computer is on. Blinks when a battery-low condition
occurs.
3 Standby Blinks when computer enters Hibernation mode
4 Media activity Lights when the hard disk, or CD or DVD drive is active
5 Battery charge Lights when the battery is being charged