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Move to the end of the line (or document). 
The Backspace key,  [Ins] and  [Del] keys at upper right corner are used for editing purpose. 
 
This key is used to switch the typing mode between “insert” and “overtype” 
modes. 
  Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the 
following text left for one space. 
Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the 
following text left for one space. 
 
Function Keys
 
„   Windows Keys 
You can find the Windows Logo key (
) and one Application Logo key (
) on the 
keyboard, which are used to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start 
menu and launching the shortcut menu.    For more information of the two keys, please refer to 
your Windows manual or online help. 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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„   [Fn] Key 
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Switch the display output mode between the LCD, external monitor and 
both.  
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Enable or disable the touchpad function.  
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Decrease the LCD brightness. 
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Increase the LCD brightness. 
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 Decrease the built-in speaker’s volume. 
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Increase the built-in speaker’s volume. 
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Disable the computer’s audio function.  
						

							
 
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  Force the computer into sleep state (depending on the system 
configuration). 
 
„   Quick Launch [Fn] Buttons  
Use the [Fn] buttons on the keyboard to activate the specific applications or tools.     
With the help of these quick launch buttons, users will be able to do work more efficiently.
 
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User Defined  Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F4 button to 
launch the User Defined application. 
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ECO Engine 
(Power Saving)  Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F5 button 
repeatedly to switch among various power saving modes 
provided by  ECO Engine , or to turn this function off recurrently. 
Š   Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this 
manual for the detailed information of this ECO Engine, Power 
Saving Function. 
Š   Note that ECO Engine is an optional function. 
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Webcam  Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F6 button to 
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Wireless LAN    Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F8 button 
repeatedly to turn the  Wireless LAN function on or off 
recurrently.  
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Bluetooth  
(optional)  Š
 Press and hold the  Fn button, and then press the  F9 button to 
turn the  Bluetooth  function on.    Press again to turn it off.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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Knowing the Touchpad The touchpad integrated in your notebook is a pointing device that is compatible with standard 
mouse, allowing you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and 
making selection with its two buttons. 
 
1. Cursor Movement Area  This pressure-sensitive area of the touchpad, 
allows you to place your finger on and control 
the cursor on the screen by moving one of 
your finger. 
 
2. Right / Left Buttons  Acts as the mouse’s right/ left button. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The touchpad figures shown 
here are for reference only, 
and may be different from 
the notebook that users 
purchased 
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Using the Touchpad
 
Read the following description to learn how to use the touchpad: 
  „   Configuring the Touchpad 
You can customize the pointing device to meet your personal needs.    For example, if you are a 
left-handed user, you may want to swap the functions of the two buttons.    In addition, you can 
change the size, shape, moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen. 
To configure the touchpad, you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS/2 driver in your 
Windows operating system.    The  Mouse Properties in Control Panel  allows you to change 
the configuration. 
 
„   Positioning and Moving 
Place your finger on the touchpad (usually using the forefinger), and the rectangular pad will act 
as a miniature duplicate of your display.    When you move your fingertip across the pad, the 
cursor on the screen will move simultaneously to the same direction.  When your finger 
reaches the edge of the pad, lift your finger and place it on a proper location of the touchpad to 
continue the movement. 
 
„   Point and Click 
When you have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that you 
want to execute, simply tap slightly on the touchpad or press the left button to select.    This 
procedure, called as point and click is the basics of operating your notebook.  Unlike the 
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that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button.    Tapping twice 
more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double-click.   
 
„   Drag and Drop 
You can move files or objects in your notebook by using drag-and-drop.    To do so, place the 
cursor on the desired item and slightly tap twice on the touchpad, and then keep your fingertip in 
contact with the touchpad on the second tap.    Now, you can drag the selected item to the 
desired location by moving your finger on the touchpad, and then lift your finger from the 
touchpad to drop the item into place.    Alternately, you can press and hold the left button when 
you select an item, and then move your finger to the desired location; finally, release the left 
button to finish the drag-and-drop operation. 
 
 
  1.  Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip. 
 
2. Put your wrist on the desk  comfortably.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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About Hard Disk Drive Your notebook is equipped with a 2.5-inch hard disk drive.    The hard disk drive is a storage device 
with much higher speed and larger capacity than other storage devices, such as the floppy disk drive 
and optical storage device.  Therefore, it is usually used to install the operating system and 
software applications.  To avoid unexpected data loss in your system, please backup your critical files regularly. 
 
Do not turn off the notebook when the hard disk In-use LED is on. 
 
Do not remove or install the hard disk drive when the notebook is turned on.    The replacement of 
hard disk drive should be done by an authorized retailer or service representative.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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Connecting the External Devices The I/O (input/output) ports on the notebook allow you to connect peripheral devices.    All devices 
listed here are for reference only. Using the External Optical Storage Device An optional external optical storage device may come with the package of the notebook.  The 
actual external optical storage device may vary depending on the model you purchased.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The devices shown in the 
reference figures here may 
be different from the devices 
users have. 
  
						

							
 
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Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the USB devices
 
This notebook provides USB ports for connecting various USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, 
digital camera, webcam, printer, and external optical storage device, ete..    To connect these 
devices, install the drivers for each device first if necessary, and then connect the device to the 
notebook.    This notebook is capable to auto detect the USB devices installed, and if there is no 
detection of the devices, please manually enable the USB devices by going to  Start Menu / Control 
Panel  / Add Hardware  to add the new device.