ASROCK MultiBook F14, User Manual

Page 1: ...MultiBook F14 User Manual MEGA 1 3 ...

Page 2: ...t Side 12 3 Getting Started Power System 14 Using AC Power 14 Using Battery Power 15 Powering ON the Notebook PC 16 Checking Battery Power 17 Charging the Battery Pack 17 Power Options 18 Power Management Modes 19 Special Keyboard Functions 20 Colored Hot Keys 20 Microsoft Windows Keys 22 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 22 Keyboard as Cursors 22 Switches and Status Indicators 23 Switches 23 Status In...

Page 3: ...ge 27 Caring for the Touchpad 28 Automatic Touchpad Disabling 28 Storage Devices 29 Hard Disk Drive 29 Memory RAM 30 Optical Drive 31 Flash Memory Card Reader 33 Connections 34 Modem Connection 34 Network Connection 35 Wireless LAN Connection 36 Bluetooth Wireless Connection 38 Table of Contents Cont ...

Page 4: ...4 Notes ...

Page 5: ...PC About This User Manual Safety Precautions Transportation Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 6: ...Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this manual that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below NOTE Tips and information for special situations TIP Tips and useful informati...

Page 7: ...ose to dirty or dusty environments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during an electri cal storm 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 DO NOT place on uneven or unsta ble work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOTex...

Page 8: ...8 Notes ...

Page 9: ...9 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 10: ...ide of the Notebook PC NOTE The keyboard will be different for each territory MEGA 1 3 5 6 3 2 4 5 8 9 7 10 1 2 3 5 1 Camera Camera Indicator Microphone Built in Display Panel Audio Speakers 4 Status Indicators top Function Switches Keyboard Touchpad and Buttons Status Indicators front 7 8 6 9 10 ...

Page 11: ... SD 3 2 1 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 5 4 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 Power DC Input Kensington Lock Port HDMI Port HDMI Display Monitor Output Modem Port IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC ...

Page 12: ...iagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 11 9 10 2 0 USB Ports 2 0 1 1 LAN Port E SATA Port E SATA 10 11 12 Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC 12 Optical Drive ...

Page 13: ...g Started Power System Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators NOTE Photos and icons in this manual are used for artistic purposes only and do not show what is actually used in the product itself ...

Page 14: ...HE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY TIP You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem adapters for almost every country Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes ...

Page 15: ... The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have ...

Page 16: ... not a problem with the display WARNING DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with any materials that will reduce air circulation such as a carrying bag Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the syste...

Page 17: ...s 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 r...

Page 18: ...book PC Power Options The power switch turns ON and OFF the Notebook PC or putting the Notebook PC into sleep or hibernation modes Actual behavior of the power switch can be customized in Windows Control Panel Power Options For other options such as Switch User Restart Sleep or Shut Down click the arrowhead next to the lock icon Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system...

Page 19: ...nts 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 shortcut Fn F1 to activate this mode Recover by pressing any keyboard key except Fn NOTE The power indicator will blink in this mode Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or a...

Page 20: ...he display panel ON and OFF On certain models stretches the screen area to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes LCD MonitorIcons F8 TogglesbetweentheNotebookPC sLCDdisplayandanexternal monitorinthisseries NotebookPCLCD ExternalMonitor Both Thisfunctiondoes not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings NOTE Must connect an external monitor before booting u...

Page 21: ...N and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS MEGA 1 3 NOTE The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should re...

Page 22: ... located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activat...

Page 23: ...les 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 software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth Touchpad Lock Switch This switch locks unlocks the built in touchpad Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing and is b...

Page 24: ...ess Indicator This is only applicable on models with built in wireless LAN When the built in wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary Status Indicators Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input Capital Lock Indicato...

Page 25: ...5 NOTE Photos and icons in this manual 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 Connections ...

Page 26: ... to operate the touchpad Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary 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 the touchpad Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the c...

Page 27: ...l zone as shown and then slide your finger CW or CCW for rotating an item such as a photo Two Fingers Flick Slide two fingers up down left or right for enhanced navigation such as browsing back on the web Two Fingers Pinch Zoom Slide two fingers outwards to zoom in Slide two fingers inwards to zoom out Momentum Motion Flick one finger for delivering smooth and fast cursor motion like that of a tra...

Page 28: ...e 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 any hard objects Automatic Touchpad Disabling Windows can automatically disable the Notebook PC s touchpad when an external USB mouse is attached This feature is normally OFF to turn ON this feature select the option in...

Page 29: ...and reliability Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable hard disk drive Current hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen When replacing or upgrading the hard drive always visit a...

Page 30: ... authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability This is only an example This is only an example Memory RAM Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or...

Page 31: ...l and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the dr...

Page 32: ...tkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar WARNING If the disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the disc can be damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the disc closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions...

Page 33: ...y in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as shown in the example below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal high bandwidth PCI bus IMPORTA...

Page 34: ...amage will occur Connections NOTE When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connection Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both e...

Page 35: ... 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the 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 Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switch...

Page 36: ...ter that supports Infrastructure and Ad hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network 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 64 bit 128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA fea...

Page 37: ...e the Not Connected network icon 4 Select Show Wireless if you have many 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 connection has been established Connected will be shown 1 SwitchONtheWirelessfunctionifnecessaryforyourmodel seeswitchesand orspecialkeyboardfunctions in Section 3 ...

Page 38: ...ne s capabilities you can transfer phone book data photos sound files etc or use it as a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDA and exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse 2 Se...