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Getting Started    

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NOTE: You will be warned when battery power is low. If you continue to ignore the 

low battery warnings, the Notebook PC eventually enters suspend mode (Windows 

default uses STR).

WARNING!  Suspend-to-RAM (STR) does not last long when the battery power is 

depleted. Suspend-to-Disk (STD) is not the same as power OFF. STD requires a small 

amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion 

or no power supply (e.g. removing both the power adapter and battery pack).

NOTE:  Screen  captures 

shown  here  are  examples 

only  and  may  not  reflect 

what  you  see  in  your 

system. 

Checking Battery Power

The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under the Windows 

environment, which allows the battery to accurately report the amount of charge 

left in the battery� A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few 

hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the 

power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, 

and the size of the display panel�

Left-click the battery icon�

Cursor over the battery icon 

without power adapter�

Cursor over the battery icon 

with power adapter�

Right-click the battery icon�

WARNING!  Do not leave the battery pack discharged. The battery pack will discharge 

over time. If not using a battery pack, it must continued to be charged every three 

months to extend recovery capacity or else it may fail to charge in the future. 

NOTE:  The  battery  stops  charging  if  the  temperature  is  too  high  or  the  battery 

voltage is too high.

Charging the Battery Pack

Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery 

pack� The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to 

external power using the power adapter� Fully charge the battery pack before using 

it for the first time. A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook 

PC is disconnected from external power� It takes a few hours to fully charge the 

battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when 

the Notebook PC is turned ON� The battery status indicator on the Notebook PC 

turns OFF when the battery pack is charged�

Summary of Contents for SP15R-UMA

Page 1: ...SP15R UMA Notebook PC Hardware User Guide...

Page 2: ...e 14 Left Side 15 Bottom Side 17 3 Getting Started Power System 20 Using AC Power 20 Using Battery Power 21 Battery Care 21 Powering ON the Notebook PC 22 Power Options 22 Checking Battery Power 23 Ch...

Page 3: ...hpad 32 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 33 Caring for the Touchpad 34 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 34 Storage Devices 35 Optical Drive 35 Flash Memory Card Reader 36 ExpressCard 37 Connections 38 Network...

Page 4: ...4 Notes...

Page 5: ...document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User Guide Safety Precautions Transportation Precauti...

Page 6: ...s you information on using the Notebook PC s components Notes For The User Afew notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this document that you should be aware of in order to complete certain ta...

Page 7: ...objects into the Notebook PC Do not block air vents DO NOT throw the Notebook PC in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that...

Page 8: ...attery pack when the Notebook PC is in use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restrictions for using electronic device...

Page 9: ...es may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC The power switch turns the Notebook PC ON and OFF or puts the Notebook PC into sleep or...

Page 10: ...10 Notes...

Page 11: ...11 NOTE Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC...

Page 12: ...the Notebook PC NOTE The keyboard will be different for each territory IMPORTANT Selected models may feature display panels that do not fully open to a 180 degree angle with such models do not attemp...

Page 13: ...e navigation in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling...

Page 14: ...he supplied power adapter CAUTION The adapter may become warm to hot when in use Be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models...

Page 15: ...allows convenient use without additional adapters 5 HDMI Port HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface between any audio video source such as a s...

Page 16: ...o Duo MagicGate with MS adapter SD Secure Digital miniSD with SD adapter SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity microSD with SD adapter Memory Stick Micro with MS adapter xD Picture Card MMC Multimedia Car...

Page 17: ...latile data storage device It stores data on a magnetic surface layered onto hard disk platters Visit an authorized service center or retailer for more information on hard disk drive for your Notebook...

Page 18: ...18 Notes...

Page 19: ...tos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 3 Getting Started Power System Special Keyboard Functions Switches Status...

Page 20: ...fe operation of the Notebook PC DO NOT remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug If you use a power extension cable use the appropriate type two prong or three prong to mate with the AC ada...

Page 21: ...at the battery be used in a temperature range between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any...

Page 22: ...nformation such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF...

Page 23: ...the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Left click the battery icon Cursor over the battery icon without power adapter Cursor over the battery icon with power adapter Right click...

Page 24: ...ts are turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data Click the Start button and the arrowhead next to the lock icon to see this option You can also use the keyboard sho...

Page 25: ...Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting up Signal Icon F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON or OFF with an o...

Page 26: ...event any images or videos from being taken and transmitted accidentally Play Pause Icon Plays or pauses media in the media player Stop Icon Stops a media player during playback Rewind Icon Rewinds or...

Page 27: ...sor activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in ord...

Page 28: ...Switch 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...

Page 29: ...LAN When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number...

Page 30: ...30 Notes...

Page 31: ...NOTE Photos and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Storage Devices Connectio...

Page 32: ...y function 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...

Page 33: ...hpad twice Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad with three fingers Press the left cursor button and release Lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Hold left button and slide finger on touchpad Lig...

Page 34: ...irt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or...

Page 35: ...ray is closed Always watch the disc closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage DO NOT exert pressure on ODD tray An optical drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a...

Page 36: ...of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus IMPORTANT Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications Fla...

Page 37: ...the Removing an ExpressCard instructions below 2 Insert the ExpressCard with the connector side first and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3...

Page 38: ...interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this No...

Page 39: ...work configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point To provide efficient security to your wireless communication the optional built in wireless LAN comes with a 6...

Page 40: ...Not Connected network icon 4 Select ShowWireless ifyouhavemany networks in your area 5 Select the wireless network you want to connect to 6 When connecting you may have to enter a password 7 After con...

Page 41: ...s and icons in this document are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself A Appendix Declaration and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commiss...

Page 42: ...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 WARNING The use of...

Page 43: ...ion within 5 15 GHz and 5 25GHz frequency ranges and is restricted to indoor environments only FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance c...

Page 44: ...our safety have the optical drive serviced only by an authorized service provider CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Optical D...

Page 45: ...n optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install your own DVD viewer software Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC The DVD ROM dri...

Page 46: ...46 Notes...

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