Prestigio NOBILE 150 Manual de usuario

PRESTIGIO NOBILE 150

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Prestigio Nobile150

User’s Manual

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Getting Started

Getting the Computer Running

Thissection guides you through the procedures for getting thecomputerready for operation.

Unpacking

Afterunpacking the shipping carton,you should find thesestandarditems:

-Notebook computer

-Accessories:

- AC adapter

-ACpower cord

- Driver CD

Inspect all the items.If any item is damaged or missing,notify your dealer immediately.

Keeptheshipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or storethecomputerin the future.

Connecting to AC Power

The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power.It is suggested that you use AC power

when you start up the computer for the very first time.

CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC adapters may

damage the computer.

1. Make sure that the computer is turned off.

2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the rear of the computer (1).

3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet (2).

4.WhentheACadapterisconnected, power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your

computer.Now,youare readyto turn on thecomputer.

CAUTION:

• When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from

the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer.

• When unplugging the connector,always hold the plug head.Never pull on the cord.

NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For information on

using battery power, see Chapter 3.

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Opening the Cover

CAUTION: Be gentle when opening and closing the cover. Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut

could damage the computer.

Open the top cover by pressing the cover latch (1) and lifting up the cover (2).You can tilt the

cover forward or backward for optimal viewing clarity.

Turning On and Off the Computer

Turning On

1.Make sure that the computer is connected to AC power.

2.Press the powerbutton.

3.Eachtimethe computeris turned on,it performsaPower-OnSelfTest(POST),andthe operatingsystemsuch asWindows

shouldstart.

Turning Off

To turn off the computerpower,use the“Shut Down”command of youroperatingsystem.

NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left

off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for

information.)

CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at

least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.

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Taking a Look at the Computer

Thissection identifies the external components of the computer andbrieflydescribes the function of each component.

NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer may not be

exactly the same as those shown in this manual.

Right-Side Components

Ref Component Description

1 DVD/ DVD-RW/ Combo Drive Accepts CD/DVD for installing or loading software, accessing data, and playing

music/video.

Left-Side Components

Ref Component Description

1 VGA Port Connects an external monitor.

2 Ventilation Openings Do not cover or block the ventilation openings for air circulation thus preventing

overheating.

3 USB Ports Each of the four ports connects a USB device, such as a floppy disk drive, printer,

digital camera, joystick, and more.

4 RJ-11 Connector Connects the telephone line.

5 RJ-45 Connector Connects the LAN cable.

6 PC Card Slot Accepts a PC card for additional functions.

Rear Components

Ref Component Description

1 Kensington Lock Locks the computer to a stationery object for security.

2 Power Connector Connects the AC adapter.

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Ref Component Description

3 S-video Connector Connects an external video device, such as a TV, supporting S-video input.

An S-video to AV cable comes with the computer for connecting an AV device.

Front Components

Ref Component Description

1 Microphone Connector Connects an external microphone.

2 Audio Output Connector Connects a set of headphones, external speakers with amplifier, or an audio

recording device.

3 Top Cover Latch Locks the top cover.

Bottom Components

Ref Component Description

1 Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when external power is not connected.

2 Mini PCI Slot Inside is the Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card. Depending on your

model, an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN card may have been pre-installed.

3 CPU Compartment Inside is the CPU compartment of your computer.

4 Memory Expansion Slot Inside is the memory slot of your computer.

5 Hard Disk Drive Compartment Inside is the hard disk drive of your computer.

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Top-open Components

Ref Component Description

1 LCD Screen Displays the output of the computer.

2 Wireless LAN Indicator Glows green when the computer is ready for WLAN connection.

(This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless LAN card is installed.)

Glows green when the computer is on.

3 Power Indicator Blinks green when the computer is in Standby mode.

Glows green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power.

Glows amber when the battery is being charged.

4 Battery Charge Indicator Blinks red when the battery is almost completely discharged.

5 Stereo Speaker Set Sends out sound and voice from the computer.

6 Touchpad Serves as the pointing device of the computer.

7 Device Indicators Show the current status of the computer’s devices.

DVD/DVD-RW/Combo drive in-use indicator

Hard disk drive in-use indicator

Num Lock indicator

Caps Lock indicator

Scroll Lock indicator

8 Microphone Receives sound and voice for the computer.

9 Keyboard Serves as the data input device of the computer.

10 Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF.

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Operating Your Computer

Starting and Stopping the Computer

There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.

Starting the Computer

Youalwaysstart the computerusing the powerbutton.

Acomputerstartsup with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device such as the hard disk and floppy disk.

Thecomputerwillautomaticallyload the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.

NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run on.

The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.

Stopping the Computer

Whenyou finish aworking session, youcan stop thecomputerby turning offthe power orleaving the computerinStandby

orHibernation mode:

To stop in this mode... Do this... To start up or resume again

Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your Press the power button.

operating system. This can prevent loss of

unsaved data or damage to your software

programs.

If the system is locked up because of

hardware or software problems, press

the power button to turn off the computer.

Standby Depending on your settings in Windows, Press any key.

you can place the computer in Standby

mode by:

• Closing the display cover

• Pressing Fn+F12

• Pressing the power button

Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows, Press the power button.

you can place the computer in

Hibernation mode by:

• Closing the display cover

• Pressing Fn+F12

• Pressing the power button

Ifyouchoosetostopin Standby or Hibernation mode, you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the

computer.

Using the Keyboard

Yourkeyboard has all the standardfunctions of a full-sized computerkeyboardplus a Fn keyadded for specific functions.

Thestandardfunctionsofthe keyboard can be further divided into four major categories:

-Typewriter keys

-Cursor-control keys

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- Numeric keys

-Function keys

Typewriter Keys

Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter.Several keys are added,such as the Ctrl,Alt,Esc and lock keys,for

specialpurposes. When thelockkeys are pressed,theircorresponding indicators lightup.

Key Description

The Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for program-specific

functions.

The Alternate key is normally used in combination with other keys for program-specific

functions.

The Escape key is usually used for stopping a process. Examples are exiting a program and

canceling a command. The function depends on the program you are using.

The Shift key is used with alphabet letter keys to produce uppercase letters when typing.

It is also used in combination with other keys for program-specific functions.

The Backspace key moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that

space.

Pressing Fn and this key toggles the Num Lock on and off. When on ( light on), the

Num Lock activates the numeric keys.

Pressing Fn and this key toggles Scroll Lock on and off. When on ( light on), the

screen moves one line up or down when you press ^ or v arrow key. Scroll Lock does not

work for all programs.

Pressing this key toggles the Caps Lock on and off. When on ( light on), the Caps Lock

keeps the letter keys in uppercase.

The Pause key temporarily stops screen scrolling. Scroll Lock does not work for all programs.

The Print Screen key prints the displayed screen. Print screen does not work for all

programs.

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Cursor-Control Keys

NOTE:The word“cursor” refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on

your screen anything you type will appear. It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line, a

block, or one of many other shapes.

Cursor-controlkeysare generally used for editing purposes. They are:

Key Description

Moves the cursor left one space.

Moves the cursor right one space.

Moves the cursor up one line.

Moves the cursor down one line.

Moves the page up.

Moves the page down.

Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line or document.

Moves the cursor to the end of the line or document.

Switches typing between insert and overtype modes. Insert mode means any

character typed will be inserted to the current cursor position; overtype mode

means any character typed will overwrite the text in the current cursor position.

Deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text left

one space.

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Numeric Keypad

A15-keynumerickeypadisembeddedin the typewriter keys as shown next:

Numerickeys facilitate enteringofnumbers and calculations.WhenNum Lock ison,the numeric keysareactivated, which

meansyoucanusethesekeystoenternumerals.

NOTES:

- When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter in the keypad

area, you can either turn Num Lock off or you can press Fn and then the letter without turning

Num Lock off.

- Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the computer. If so, use the

numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead.

Euro Symbol

IfyourWindows supports the Euro dollar sign , you canpressthe sign on the US and UK keyboards.

-To pressthe Eurosign on a UnitedStates-Internationalkeyboard,hold down either oftheAlt keys andpress5 (which has

anEurosignonit).

-To press the Euro sign on a United States 101 keyboard,hold down either of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric

keypadofyourkeyboard.

- To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard,hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 (which has an Euro sign on it).

Windows Keys

Thekeyboardhas twokeysthatperformWindows-specificfunctions:WindowsLogokeyand Application key.

TheWindowsLogokey opensthe Startmenu andperforms software-specificfunctions whenused incombination withother

keys.TheApplicationkeyusually has the same effect as a right mouse click.

Function Keys

Onthetoprowof the keys are the function keys: F1 to F12. Function keys are multi-purpose keys that perform functions

definedby individual programs.

Hotkeyfunctions areassigned toF1,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F10,F11,andF12 byyour computer.(See“Hot Keys”laterinthis chapter

forinformation.)

Fn Key

TheFnkey,atthe lowerleft corner of the keyboard,is used with another key toperform the alternativefunction of a key.

Theletter“Fn”and the alternativefunctions areidentified by the colorofblue on the keytop.To perform a desiredfunction,

firstpressand hold Fn,thenpressthe other key.

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