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Connecting the External Display Devices
 
This notebook provides a VGA port for connecting a larger display with higher resolution.    The 
15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows users to connect an external monitor or other standard 
VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the notebook display. 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new interface standard for PCs, displays and 
consumer electronics devices that supports standard, enhanced and high-definition video, plus 
multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Once the display is connected to the notebook, power on the notebook and the external display 
should respond by default.  If not, you can switch the display mode by pressing [ Fn]+[F2 ].  
Alternately, you can change the display mode by configuring the settings in  Display Properties of 
Windows operating system. 
 
  
						

							
 
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Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LAN
 
The RJ-45 connector of the notebook allows you to connect the LAN (local area network) devices, 
such as a hub, switch and gateway, to build a network connection. 
For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN, please ask your MIS staff or 
network manager for help. 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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Using Wireless LAN Connection (optional supported)
 
This notebook is equipped with wireless LAN module which allows users to perform fast data 
transmission with the standard IEEE 802.11 for wireless LAN.    This gives users the mobility to 
move around within a broad coverage area and still be connected to the network. 
By using the 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption technology and Wi-Fi 
Protected Access feature, the optional built-in wirelesses LAN is capable to achieve a more efficient 
and a more secure solution to the wireless communication. 
For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the Wireless LAN, please ask your MIS staff 
or network manager for help. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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Using Bluetooth Connection (optional supported)
 
This notebook is equipped with Bluetooth module which allows users to connect various 
Bluetooth-enabled devices to the notebook.    Bluetooth provides a way to connect and exchange 
information between devices such as mobile phones, personal computers, printers, GPS receivers, 
PDAs, digital cameras, and video game consoles through a secure, globally unlicensed Industrial, 
Scientific and Medical (ISM) 2.4 GHz short-range radio frequency bandwidth. 
 
For more instructions or detailed steps on using the Bluetooth function, please ask your MIS staff or 
network manager for help. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							
 
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Safely Remove Hardware When any peripheral device is connected to the notebook, the Safely Remove Hardware icon will 
appear on the taskbar.    Double-click the icon to bring up the Safely Remove Hardware dialog box.   
You can see all connected peripheral devices here.    If you want to remove any of the devices, 
move the cursor to the device and click  Stop.    The diagram shown below is for reference only. 
 
Select the device you want to unplug or eject, and then click Stop. 
When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the 
device from your computer.
Hardware Devices:
Properties
StopClose
Safely Remove Hardware
Confirm devices to be stopped.  Choose OK To continue.
Windows will attempt to stop the following devices. After the 
devices are stopped they may be removed safely.
OK
Cancel
Stop a Hardware device
USB Mass Storage Device
USB Mass Storage Device
 
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Components Replacement and Upgrade   Please be noticed that the memory, hard disk drive, wireless LAN module and battery pack 
preinstalled in the product users purchased may be upgradable or replaceable by user’s request 
depending on the models users purchased.         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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This notebook is equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion battery 
pack, and the battery pack is replaceable by users.     
To replace the battery pack, please refer to the section of 
Using Battery power
 for details.
 
This notebook is equipped with a wireless LAN / WiMax 
module, and the module may be upgradable and replaceable 
by authorized dealer or service center.
 
This notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive, and this 
storage device may be upgradable and replaceable by the 
authorized dealer or service center.
 
Additional memory module may be installed, by the authorized 
dealer or service center, to increase the performance of this 
notebook, depending on the specification limitation.   
 
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To learn more about upgrade limitation, please refer to the specification in the User’s Manual 
provided.    For any further information about the product users purchased, please contact the local 
dealer. 
 
Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any component of the product, if you are not an authorized 
dealer or service center, since it may cause the warranty void. It is strongly recommended to contact 
the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service. 
 
 
    
						

							
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
CHAPTER 4 
BIOS Setup