Stone Computers Notebook User manual

Notebook
User Guide
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Notebook User Guide
Copyright©2007
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2007/11
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer.
Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is
subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,
recording or otherwise, without prior written permission.
Trademarks
Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the
trademarks of their respective companies.
Microsoft®, Windows XP®, Windows MCE®, Windows Vista®, and
Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel ®, Intel ® Celeron® M, Intel ® Core TM 2 Duo, Intel ® HD Audio
(Azalia) are registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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European Notice
For the following equipment: Notebook PC
Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the
Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member
States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive
(93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive
99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the
Following European standards:
EN 300 328-2 V.1.2.1 (2001-12)
EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09)
EN 50371: 2002
EN 55022: 2001
EN 55024: 2001
EN 60950: 2000
EN 61000-3-2: 2000
EN 61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
802.11b Restrictions:
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- European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW
EIRP
and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz;
- In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz
frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."
For DVD Players with both 525p and 625p progressive
scan outputs:
‘CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION
TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS
PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN
THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN
PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER
SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’
OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET
COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’
“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132.”
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About Your Notebook Computer
Thank you for purchasing your new Notebook.
This notebook incorporates the latest technologies available in
the notebook industry.
Your new notebook computer not only operates today’s
multimedia applications but also is also ready for tomorrow’s
exciting new software.
This Notebook offers the freedom, flexibility and functionality
that users require.
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About Your User Guide
Welcome to your Notebook User Guide.
This manual covers everything you need to know about how
to use your new Notebook computer. This manual also
assumes that you know the basic concepts of Microsoft®
Windows® and how to use a P.C.
This manual is divided into five chapters.
Chapter 1 Presents an introduction on your computer
features.
Chapter 2 Provides step-by-step instructions to help you
begin using your notebook as quickly as
possible.
Chapter 3 Describes how to operate the standard features
of your computer.
Chapter 4 Illustrates how to connect external device to
your computer.
Chapter 5 Offers instructions on how to care for and
maintain your notebook.
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Table of Contents
ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER..........................................5
ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE.................................................................6
1INTRODUCTION.............................................................................11
1.1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT.....................................................................12
1.2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER .........................................................14
1.3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK .....................................................15
Notebook Status Icons ..................................................................17
The Function of Easy Buttons.......................................................19
1.4 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK............................................. 21
1.5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK...............................................21
1.6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK................................................ 23
1.7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.............................................. 24
1.8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK.............................................. 26
1.9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES..............................................................28
2GETTING STARTED ......................................................................31
2.1 USING THE BATTERY PACK ...........................................................32
2.2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE..........................................34
2.3 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER .........................................................36
2.4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS ............................................36
2.5 TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER....................................................37
3USING YOUR NOTEBOOK...........................................................39
3.1 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS.............................. 40
Basic Keyboard Functions ...........................................................42
Cursor Control Keys..................................................................... 43
Screen Control Keys.....................................................................44
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Windows Hot Keys........................................................................ 44
Special Function Keys.................................................................. 44
3.2 USING THE TOUCHPAD POINTING DEVICE ....................................... 45
3.3 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY ......................................... 47
Possible Display Configurations.................................................. 47
3.4 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES .................................... 49
3.5 WORKING WITH THE BUILT-IN HDD............................................... 50
3.6 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DRIVE........................................... 51
3.7 EXPRESSCARD............................................................................... 52
What is ExpressCard ?................................................................. 52
Inserting and Removing a ExpressCard....................................... 54
3.8 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS..................................................... 56
What is Flash Memory Card?...................................................... 56
4CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS............................................. 59
4.1 USING THE USB PORT................................................................... 60
4.2 USINGAN EXTERNAL MONITORPORT.................................................. 60
4.3 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM ......................................... 62
4.4 USING THE LAN PORT .................................................................. 62
4.5 USING THE WIRELESS LAN........................................................... 63
4.6 USING THE MODEM PORT.............................................................. 63
5 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK.............................................. 67
5.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................. 68
5.2 CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................ 68
5.3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY ................................................ 70
5.4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK .................................................. 70
5.5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES......................................................... 70
5.6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL...................................................................... 71
APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION........................................ 73
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Processor Unit.............................................................................. 74
System Memory.............................................................................74
LCD Display................................................................................. 74
VGA System .................................................................................. 74
Storage.......................................................................................... 75
Audio System ................................................................................ 75
ExpressCard ................................................................................. 75
Touchpad.......................................................................................75
Keyboard ......................................................................................76
Flash BIOS ...................................................................................76
I/O Ports....................................................................................... 76
Wireless devices............................................................................ 76
AC/DC Power Supply Adapter.....................................................76
Battery ..........................................................................................76
Weight and Dimension .................................................................77
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