ViewSonic NETBOOK VS12914 User manual

ViewSonic®
VNB130/VNB140
NetBook
Model No. : VS12914
VS12946

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Compliance Information
For U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
(For VNB130)
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal
content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than
0.004% Lead.

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator & your body.
This wireless module device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Industry Canada Notice
This wireless module device complies with Canadian RSS-210.To prevent radio interference to
the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to
provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmitting antenna) that is installed outdoors is
subject to licensing. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located
or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general
population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
rpb.

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(For VNB130)
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This wireless module device complies with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of
the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
ETSI EN 300 328V1.7.1 (2006)
EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1 (2005)
EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002)
EN 62311 (2008)
Notified Countries: Germany, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, France,
Italy, Spain, Austria, Ireland, Portugal, Greece, Luxembourg, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech
Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Poland and Malta.

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Important Safety Instructions
1. DO NOT press or touch the LCD Screen. DO NOT place the Notebook PC with small items,
they may scratch LCD Screen or enter the Notebook PC.
2. DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to dirty or dusty environment. Keep the environment clean
and dry.
3. DO NOT place the Notebook PC on uneven or unstable work surface.
4. DO NOT place or drop objects on the top of the Notebook PC. DO NOT shove any foreign
objects into the Notebook PC. DO NOT cover the LCD Screen strongly.
5. DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to strong magnetic or electrical fields; DO NOT place the
floppy disk near or on the Notebook PC, that may loss the data of the floppy disk.
6. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC facing the sun as it can damage the LCD Screen, especially
in the car.
7. SAFE TEMP: This Notebook PC should only be used in environments with ambient
temperatures between 5° C (41° F) and 35° C(95° F).
8. DO NOT expose the Notebook PC to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture.
9. Caution: risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
10. DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products. Please recycle the Battery Pack, and check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.

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11. The Notebook PC and the Adapter may occur some heat during operating or charging. DO
NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body in order to prevent discomfort
or injury from heat exposure.
12. INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the Notebook PC and be sure that the by the
manufacturer.
13. Checking the connections between the main unit and attachments before turning on the
Notebook PC.
14. DO NOT use the Notebook PC during eating food avoid dirtying the Notebook PC.
15. DO NOT insert anything into the Notebook PC that may result in short circuit or damage the
circuit.
16. Powering off the Notebook PC, if you want install or remove some external devices, which are
not support hot-plug.
17. Disconnect the Notebook PC from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries
before cleaning. And Keep it away from children.
18. DO NOT disassemble the Notebook PC, only a certified service technician should perform
repairs on your computer. Otherwise, problem may result and the manufacturer should not
hold responsibility for the damage.
19. Only use Battery Packs approved by the manufacturer or else damage may occur.
20. The Notebook PC has some little metal flake to disperse heat. DO NOT place the Notebook
PC on soft objects (e.g.: bed, sofa, your lap), or else the Notebook PC may become hot and
halt the system operating.

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of
the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply
with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation
Committee (TAC) as shown below:
Substance Proposed Maximum Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%

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Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in compact fluorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not
specifically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, fluorescent tubes, and electronic
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or
more lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium
containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by
weight.

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic®Corporation, 2010. All rights reserved.
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows NT®, and the Windows®logo are registered trademarks of
Microsoft®Corporation in the United States and other countries.
ViewSonic®, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks
of ViewSonic®Corporation.
Intel®, Pentium®, Celeron®, and Centrino®are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Award®is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
ENERGY STAR®is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As an ENERGY STAR®partner, ViewSonic Corporation has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Disclaimer: ViewSonic®Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or
omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from
furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic®Corporation reserves the right to
change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without
notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any
purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic®Corporation.

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Product Registration
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes
available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic
Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you
may mail or fax to ViewSonic.
For Your Records
Product Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
VNB130/VNB140
ViewSonic NetBook
VS12914 (VNB130) /VS12946 (VNB140)
VNB130-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 12-24-09
VNB140-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1B 12-24-09
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Product disposal at end of product life
ViewSonic is concerned about the preservation of our environment. Please dispose of this
product properly at the end of its useful life. For the recycling information, please refer to our
website:
1. USA: www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/
2. Europe: www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/
3. Taiwan: recycle.epa.gov.tw

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Contents
System Startup ........................................................................................................................ 1
System Map: Front & Rear Views ............................................................................................ 2
System Map: Side & Bottom Views ......................................................................................... 3
LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 4
Keyboard & Function Keys ...................................................................................................... 5
Driver Installation ..................................................................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................... 7
Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 8
Viewsonic System Recovery DVD/HDD Partition................................................................... 10
Customer Support................................................................................................................... 12
Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................... 13

ViewSonic VNB130/VNB140 1
System Startup
1. Remove all packing materials.
2. Place the computer on a stable surface.
3. Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the
computer (e.g. keyboard and mouse) to their ports.
4. Attach the AC/DC adapter to the DC-In jack at the rear of
the computer, then plug the AC power cord into an outlet,
and connect the AC power cord to the AC/DC adapter.
5. Use one hand to raise the
lid/LCD to a comfortable viewing
angle
(do not exceed 120 degrees) ; use the other hand
(as illustrated in Figure 1) to support the base of the
computer (Note: Never lift the computer by the lid/LCD).
6. Press the power button to turn the computer “on”.
Model Differences
This notebook series includes Two different model types which differ slightly in design style and LCD size. The models
differ as indicated in the table below. Note that your model’s color may appear different from those pictured throughout
this manual.
Table 1 - Model Differences
Feature VNB130 VNB130 VNB140 VNB140
Core Logic Intel®) GS40 + ICH9M-
SFF Chipset
Intel® GS45 + ICH9M-
SFF Chipset
Intel® GS40 + ICH9M-
SFF Chipset
Intel® GS45 + ICH9M-SFF
Chipset
Video Adapter Intel® GMA 4500M Intel® GMA 4500MHD Intel® GMA 4500M Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Memory DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz DDR3 800MHz DDR3 1066MHz
Dimensions & Weight
330mm (W) * 221mm (D) * 23mm (H)
12.99” (W) * 8.7” (D) * 0.91” (H)
1.45 kg/3.19 lb (full system)
340mm (W) * 231mm (D) * 23mm (H)
13.39” (W) * 9.09” (D) * 0.91” (H)
1.5 kg/3.3 lb (full system)
Display Type 34cm/13.3" HD TFT LCD 36cm/14.0" HD TFT LCD
Figure 1 - Computer with AC/DC
Adapter Plugged-In
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Shut Down
Note that you should
always shut your
computer down by
choosing Shut Down
from the Start Menu
in Windows 7. This
will help prevent hard
disk or system
problems.

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System Map: Front & Rear Views
Figure 2 - Front & Rear Views
1. Built-In PC Camera
2. LCD
3. Power Button
4. Keyboard
5. Built-In Microphone
6. Touchpad & Buttons
7. LED Indicators
8. LED Power Indicators
9. LED Status Indicators
10. Vent
11. Security Lock Slot
12. USB 2.0 Port
13. External Monitor Port
14. DC-In Jack
2
4
1
6
3
5
VNB130
Front Open Front Open
VNB140
34cm/13.3” HD
36cm/14.0” HD
2
5
1
9
83
4
6
7
14
13
13
11
12
11
Front Front
Rear Rear
7
Front Open
10
10

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System Map: Side & Bottom Views
Figure 3 - Side & Bottom Views
1. External Monitor Port
2. HDMI-Out Port
3. USB 2.0 Ports
4. Microphone-In Jack
5. Headphone-Out Jack
6. Speakers
7. ExpressCard/ 34 Slot
8. 7-in-1 Card Reader
9. RJ-45 LAN Jack
10. Hard Disk Bay Cover
11. Battery
12. Vent
VNB130
Models A & B
Models A & B
VNB140
Right
Right
Left
Left
15
4
3
2
68
7910
54
32
3
68
79
10
3
3
10
11
12
6
10
11
12
12
66
6
6
6
Bottom
Bottom
12
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Overheating
To prevent your computer from overheating make sure
nothing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.

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LED Indicators
The two sets of LED indicators (LED Power & LED Status Indicators) on the computer display helpful information
about the current status of the computer.
Table 2 - LED Indicators
Icon Color Description Note
(Power
Status)
Orange DC Power is Plugged In
Note that the VNB140 does not have
power or battery icons. The left LED on
this computer indicates the power status,
the right LED indicates the battery status.
Note that the VNB140 has separate icons
for Bluetooth and WLAN. The VNB130
has a single icon for both Bluetooth and
WLAN.
Green The Computer is On
Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode
(Battery
Status)
Orange The Battery is Charging
Green The Battery is Fully Charged
Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Sta-
tus
Green (VNB130)
White (VNB140) Hard Disk Activity
Green (VNB130) The Wireless LAN Module is Powered On
Orange (VNB130) The Bluetooth Module is Powered On
White (VNB140) The Wireless LAN Module is Powered On
White (VNB140) The Bluetooth Module is Powered On
Power
Status
Battery
Status

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Keyboard & Function Keys
Table 3 - Function Keys & Visual Indicators
The keyboard has a numeric keypad for easy numeric data
input. Pressing the Fn +NumLk keys turns on/off the nu-
meric keypad. It also features function keys to allow you to
change operational features instantly.
The function keys (F1 - F12 etc.) will act as hot keys when
pressed while the Fn key is held down. In addition to the
basic function key combinations, visual indicators are
available when the hot key driver is installed.
Keys Function/Visual Indicators Keys Function/Visual Indicators
Fn + ~ Play/Pause (in Audio/Video Programs) Fn +F8/F9 Brightness Decrease/
Increase
Fn + F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn + F10 PC Camera Power
Toggle
Fn + F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off
(Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on) Fn + F11 WLAN Module Power Toggle
Fn + F3 Mute Toggle Fn + F12 Bluetooth Module Power
Toggle
Fn + F4 Sleep Toggle Fn + NumLk Number Lock Toggle
Fn +F5/F6 Volume Decrease/
Increase Fn + ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle
Fn + F7 Display Toggle Caps Lock Caps Lock Toggle
Keypad
Function Keys NumLk &
ScrLk
Numeric
Keypad
Fn Key
Figure 4 - Keyboard

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Driver Installation
The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual disc contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation
of the computer. This setup will probably have already been done for you. If this is not the case, insert the disc and click
Install Drivers (button), or Option Drivers (button) to access the Optional driver menu. Install the drivers in the or-
der indicated. After installing each driver it will become grayed out.
Manual Driver Installation
Click the Browse CD button in the Drivers Installer application and browse to the executable file in the appropriate
driver folder.
If a Found New Hardware wizard appears during the installation procedure, click Cancel, and follow the installation
procedure as directed.
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Driver Installation General Guidelines
As a general guide follow the default on-screen instructions for each driver (e.g. Next >Next >Finish) unless you are an
advanced user. In many cases a restart is required to install the driver.
Make sure any modules (e.g. PC Camera or WLAN) are ON before installing the appropriate driver.
External Optical (CD/DVD) Device Drives
To install applications and drivers etc. you will need to attach an external optical CD/DVD device to the USB ports.
Windows Update
After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Windows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc. (all
updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft).

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause - Solution
The Wireless LAN/
Bluetooth modules
cannot be detected.
The modules are off. Check the LED indicator / to see if the
module is on or off. If the LED indicator is off, then press the Fn + F11
(WLAN) or Fn + F12 (Bluetooth) in order to enable the modules.
The Bluetooth module
is off after resuming
from Sleep.
The Bluetooth module’s default state will be off after resuming from the
Sleep power-saving state. Use the key combination (Fn + F12) to power
on the Bluetooth module after the computer resumes from Sleep.
A file cannot be copied
to/from a connected
Bluetooth device.
Transferring data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled
device is supported in one direction only (simultaneous data
transfer is not supported). If you are copying a file from your
computer to a Bluetooth enabled device, you will not be able to copy a
file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file
transfer process from the computer has been completed.
The captured video
files from the PC
Camera are taking up
too much disk space.
Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial
amount of disk space for each file.
Note that the Windows 7 system requires a minimum of 15GB of free
space on the C: drive system partition. It is recommended that you
save the capture video file to a location other than the C:drive, limit the
file size of the captured video or reduce video resolution (Options >
Video Capture Pin... >Output Size).
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Wireless Device
Operation Aboard
Aircraft
The use of any portable
electronic transmission
devices aboard aircraft is
usually prohibited. Make
sure the wireless
modules are OFF if you
are using the computer
aboard aircraft.
Use the key combinations
to toggle power to the
WLAN/Bluetooth
modules, and check the
LED indicator/visual
indicator to see if the
modules are powered on or
not.