Using Your TDN Notebook

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1 Turning on Your The Power Button: The Power Switch turns the computer on and off. To turn on the computer, press the power button. Save and close any open files, exit any open programs. Click Start -> Shutdown -> Ok. Your notebook will automatically turn off after the shutdown process is finished. If your system stops responding and you cannot turn of the computer press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. If the system is still not reset, remove the ac adapter and the battery. 1 Case Latch 6 Touch Pad Buttons 2 Display 7 Device Status Lights 3 Easy Buttons 8 Hard Drive 4 Keyboard Status Lights 9 Speaker 5 Touch Pad 10 Keyboard 11 Power Button To open the notebook, slide the Case Latch on the front of the computer to the right and lift the top of the notebook. Touch Pad The touch pad responds to the movements and pressure of your finger, allowing you to move the cursor around the screen, in the same way you would with a mouse. Place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position. You can use the touch pad by moving either your right or left thumb off the space bar and on to the touch pad. Gently move your thumb across the touch pad in the direction you want the cursor to move. The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction. The touch pad buttons have essentially the same function as mouse buttons. Clicking these buttons makes selections, drags objects, or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software. To select an object, first move the pointer over the object you want to select, and then press the lower button one time and release it. The functionality of these buttons depends on your software. Double-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs. Move the pointer over the object you wish to select, then quickly press the left button twice. You may also select object or execute applications from icons by double-tapping. This is similar to double-clicking, but instead of pressing the touch pad buttons, you tap the touch pad itself. Reference Source: TDN Online Manual Page 1

2 Device Status Indicators (What Do the Little Lights on the Front of This Notebook Mean?!) Your computer has system status indicators on the front of the notebook as indicated below: double-click the Indicates power on; flashing indicates standby mode. Indicates notebook reading or writing data. Indicates battery status. The power meter on the Taskbar indicates the remaining battery charge. When your notebook is running on battery power, you can check the remaining battery charge, icon on the Taskbar. Indicator Behavior Battery Status Blinks green Charging Solid green Fully Charged Off Discharging Solid amber -> approximately 12 minutes left Low Battery (10%) Blinks amber -> approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps Critical Low Keyboard Status Lights (What Do the Little Lights Above the Keyboard of This Notebook Mean?!) Indicates numeric keypad is enabled. The keyboard has keys that, when enabled, work as a 10-key numeric keypad. (This feature becomes inactive when the external keyboard or external numeric keypad is attacked to the computer.) To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press and keys together. The keypad is enabled. indicator will light when the numeric If the numeric keypad is enabled, press and hold to use the cursor- and screen-control keys temporarily. To use the other functions of a dual-function key when the numeric keypad is enabled, press and the desired key. You can control direction using the key with the u, o, 8, and k keys (ensure the Num Lock and Scroll lock are disabled). Note: The functions of the cursor- and screen-control keys are not printed on the keys, but are shown here: Indicates uppercase letter function (Caps Lock mode) is enabled. You can enter all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. Reference Source: TDN Online Manual Page 2

3 Indicates scroll lock function is enabled. The arrow keys can be used as screen-scroll function keys. The cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. Not all application programs support this function. To enable or disable Scroll Lock mode press the. Note: in most cases you want this feature disabled. Powering Your The Power Jack (for the ac adapter): The back of the notebook: 1 Modem Connector 2 USB Connectors x 2 3 PS/2 Connector 4 Video Connector 5 Parallel Connector 6 AC Power Connector 7 Air Vents The ac adapter cable connects to the power jack of your computer. You can use the ac adapter any time you are near an ac outlet. While the ac adapter is attached to the computer, you are charging the battery. The battery is compromised when partially discharged and recharged. The ac adapter that comes with your computer has two basic components: 1. The transformer pack that converts ac power for use with the computer. 2. The Power cord that plugs into the ac outlet and into the transformer pack. To Use The AC Adapter: 1. Connect the power cord to the transformer pack. 2. Plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical outlet. 3. Plug the power jack into the computer adapter connector. You can check the status of your battery anytime by looking at the battery meter at the bottom of your LCD display when the computer is on, but the ac adapter is not plugged in. (This is on the right side of the Taskbar next to the digital display of the clock). The Battery: Whenever an ac adapter is not available, you can operate your computer by using the battery. You can charge the battery when the ac adapter is connected to the computer and the battery is installed. You need to charge the battery pack in any of the following instances: When you purchase and install a new battery pack. If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery pack has not been used for a long time. The bottom of the notebook: 1 Battery Lock 2 Battery Release Latch 3 Battery 4 Memory Module Cover Reference Source: TDN Online Manual Page 3

4 Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, ensure your notebook is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or connected to an electrical outlet. 1. Unlock the battery 2. Slide and hold the battery latch release. 3. Remove the battery. Installing a Battery 1. Ensure that the battery lock is in the unlocked position. 2. Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. 3. Lock the battery. Charge Gauge Before inserting a battery, press the status button on the side of the battery to check the battery's capacity. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery capacity. If three lights are illuminated, then, the battery is around sixty percent charged. Diskette Drive, PC Card Slot & Audio Connectors Left Side of the Notebook: 1 Audio Connectors x 2: You can connect headphones to the connector and a microphone to the connector. 2 Network Connector 3 PC Card Slot: The PC Card Slot supports II PC Cards. This is where the network adapter is inserted. 4 Diskette Drive: The built-in diskette drive reads data from or writes data to a diskette. To load a diskette, insert it into the diskette drive, with the arrow side up, until you hear a click. To eject the diskette from the drive, push the eject button. The diskette pops out; then you can pull it out of the drive. Playing CDs Right Side of the Notebook: 1 Security Cable Connector 2 CD-ROM Drive Reference Source: TDN Online Manual Page 4

5 Inserting Discs Be careful not to press down on the drive tray when opening or closing it. When the drive is not in use, keep the tray closed. Do not move the computer when playing CDs. Press the eject button on the front of the drive, or use the shortcut. Pull the tray out. With the label side up, place the disc in the center of the tray. Snap the disc onto the spindle. Gently push the tray back into the drive. Adjusting Volume If you do not hear anything when playing a CD check that the speakers are not muted. Press to toggle the mute. Start -> Programs-> Accessories Entertainment -> Volume Control. In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to increase or decrease the volume. You can also hot keys to adjust the volume. Press to increase, or to decrease the volume. Adjusting Display Brightness To conserve power when running your notebook from the battery, set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting using the keyboard shortcut. To adjust the display so that it is brighter, press. Other Function Keys Puts your notebook in standby mode (to extend battery power). The indicator light on the front of the computer will blink slowly while the computer is in standby mode. To return to normal operation, press the Power button on the computer. It will take a couple seconds for the display to turn back on. You will be required to log back on to Windows Switch between the computer display and an external monitor. If an external monitor is attached, computer output is displayed in the following three patterns by turns: Computer display (LCD) External monitor (CRT display) Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display) Reference Source: TDN Online Manual Page 5

6 Caring for Your Though your computer is designed to function reliably in normal work environments, you need to use common sense in handling it. By following these important tips, you will get the most use and enjoyment out of your computer. Never spray cleaning products directly onto your notebook's case or display. Only use products designed for cleaning computer displays. Cleaning Your Notebook and Keyboard Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as a printer. 1. Remove batteries. 2. Using the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner, gently remove dust from your notebook's openings and keyboard. 3. Using a slightly moistened soft, lint-free cloth wipe your notebook and keyboard. Use only water or a recommended non-alkaline detergent computer cleaner. 4. Avoid spraying cleaner directly on the display or the keyboard. If You Spill Something On Your Computer: With a mobile computer, there are increased chances of spilling liquids on the keyboard. Because most liquids conduct electricity, liquid spilled on the keyboard could create numerous short circuits, potentially causing irreparable damage to your computer. 1. Carefully unplug the ac adapter immediately. Be sure that no liquid will create a short circuit between you and the ac adapter (if in use). Although you might lose some data or work by turning off the computer immediately, leaving the computer on might make your computer unusable. 2. Turn off the computer immediately. If the computer does not turn off, remove the battery. The more quickly you stop current passing through the computer, the more likely you will reduce damage from short circuits. 3. Carefully, but firmly, hold the computer display and the keyboard, and turn the computer upside down. Shake the computer so that the liquid is expelled from the keyboard. 4. Place the computer upside down, with the keyboard on an absorbent surface. Place the keyboard on a flat surface, such as a chair seat with the display hanging over the front edge of the seat. 5. Wait until you are certain all liquid has dried before turning on your computer. Note: Contact a qualified technician to troubleshoot malfunctions. Cleaning the Display 1. Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect it from the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as a printer. 2. Remove batteries. 3. Using a slightly moistened soft, lint-free cloth wipe your notebook's display. Use only water or a recommended computer cleaner. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1. Shut your notebook down, turn it off and disconnect from the electrical outlet and any external devices, such as a printer. 2. Remove batteries. 3. Using a slightly moistened soft, lint-free cloth carefully wipe the touch pad, being careful not to allow any moisture into the gaps. Use only water or a recommended computer cleaner. Reference Source: TDN Online Manual Page 6