Summary of NOTEBOOK COMPUTER

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    Notes on this manual keep these instructions with your computer at all times. The proper set up, use and care can help extend the life of your com- puter. In the event that you transfer ownership of this computer, please provide these instructions to the new owner. This manual is divided into sectio...

  • Page 2: Document Your Notebook

    Ii document your notebook it is important to document the details of your notebook purchase in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the bottom of the notebook: serial number ...................................... Date of purchase .......................................

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    Iii table of contents safety and maintenance .............................................. 1 safety instructions ................................................... 3 data security........................................................ 4 set-up location ...............................................

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    Iv power management ............................................. 31 sleep mode ( Ö ).................................... 31 hibernate mode ( Ö ) ................................. 31 display ................................................................. 32 opening and closing the display............

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    V software ............................................................... 59 getting to know windows vista ............................. 59 windows vista - quickstartguide ........................ 59 windows vista - help and support ..................... 59 windows vista – welcome center .............

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    Vi appendix ................................................................... 85 standards ............................................................. 87 electromagnetic compatibility ............................... 87 iso 13406-2 class ii ........................................... 87 fcc compl...

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    Sa fet y hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix chapter 1 safety and maintenance subject page data security.............................................. 4 set-up location........................................... 4 environmental conditions ............................. 5 connecting ....................

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    Safety and maintenance 2.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions 3 sa fet y hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix safety instructions please follow the instructions in this section for the safe operation of your notebook: • do not allow small children to play unattended withelectri- cal equipment. Children are incapable of judging potential ris...

  • Page 10: Data Security

    Safety and maintenance 4 • there is a risk of injury if the tft display breaks. Use pro- tective gloves to pack up the broken pieces and contact customer service to arrange for proper disposal. It is impor- tant to thoroughly wash your hands after handling a broken tft display. There is a chance tha...

  • Page 11: Ambient Temperature

    Safety instructions 5 sa fet y hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix • do not leave the base of your notebook on your lap or any part of your body for a long period of time. The notebook can become very warm while it is turned on or charging and can cause discomfort or injury from heat exposure. • in...

  • Page 12: Working In Comfort

    Safety and maintenance 6 working in comfort sitting in one position for long periods can be uncomfortable. To minimize the potential for physical discomfort or injury, it’s impor- tant that you maintain proper posture. • back – while sitting at your work surface, make sure your back is supported by ...

  • Page 13: Connecting

    Safety instructions 7 sa fet y hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix connecting pay attention to the following information, in order to connect your notebook correctly: power supply • do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It con- t...

  • Page 14: Cabling

    Safety and maintenance 8 cabling • arrange cables so no one can walk on or trip over them. • do not place objects on any of the cables. • to avoid damage to your pc, connect your peripherals (e.G., keyboard, mouse and monitor) whilst your notebook is pow- ered off. Some devices can be connected whil...

  • Page 15: Ance According to R&tte

    Safety instructions 9 sa fet y hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix information about the regulatory compli- ance according to r&tte the following remote equipment has been supplied with this note- book: • wireless lan • bluetooth (external usb bluetooth dongle) the company declares herewith that th...

  • Page 16: Battery Operation

    Safety and maintenance 10 battery operation to extend the life and power of your battery and guarantee se- cure operation, the instructions below should be followed: • never expose the battery to direct sunlight or heat for long periods. • do not dispose of the battery by fire. • disregarding these ...

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    Safety han d lin g compon en ts aid appendix chapter 2 views & first setup subject page included with your notebook............................. 13 open notebook ............................................... 14 front view...................................................... 15 left side ............

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    Views & first setup 12.

  • Page 19: Included With Your Notebook

    Included with your notebook 13 safety han d lin g compon en ts aid appendix included with your notebook please check that the contents are complete and notify us within 14 days of purchase if any of the following components are missing: • notebook • battery • power pack with connection (fsp065-aac) ...

  • Page 20: Views of The Notebook

    Views & first setup 14 views of the notebook open notebook 1 - power saving quick button 2 - power on/off .......................................... (Ö p. 25) 3 - stereo speaker 4 - device indicators ..................................... (Ö p. 17) 5 - touchpad ..........................................

  • Page 21: Front View

    Views of the notebook 15 safety han d lin g compon en ts aid appendix front view 9 - display catch ........................................... (Ö p. 32) 10 - microphone connector ................................ (Ö p. 46) 11 - audio in connector ..................................... (Ö p. 47) 12 - a...

  • Page 22: Rear Side

    Views & first setup 16 rear side 19 - power socket ............................................ (Ö p. 26) 20 - tv out port (s-video) ................................. (Ö p. 36) 18 - usb port .................................................. (Ö p. 57) 21 - kensington ® lock.............................

  • Page 23: Device Indicators

    Views of the notebook 17 safety han d lin g compon en ts aid appendix device indicators led's indicate the power and operating system states of the note- book. The meaning of each led is: operating indicator it is explained in the following how this led behaves in different situations: on system is ...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Views & first setup 18 getting started before you get started using your notebook, first take a few mo- ments to read the important section on safety. This notebook comes with software fully pre-installed. You do not have to install any of the cds supplied. How to start: step 1 • before starting the...

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    Getting started 19 safety han d lin g compon en ts aid appendix • switch the notebook on by operating the on/off switch (2). The notebook will start and then run through various phases. Note make sure there is no bootable cd (e.G., the recovery cd) in the cd-rom drive. Such disks will prevent the op...

  • Page 26: Step 2

    Views & first setup 20 step 2 the greeting procedure will guide you through a series of dialogue boxes. The information in each dialogue box will explain the steps that need to be taken. Should you have any questions just click on . • license agreement the greeting procedure also displays the licens...

  • Page 27: Desktop

    Getting started 21 safety han d lin g compon en ts aid appendix short description of the windows ® desktop after the login procedure the windows ® vista desktop appears on your screen. (your desktop might not look exactly like the one shown here.) 1. Start button clicking the start button brings up ...

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    Views & first setup 22 4. Turn off computer click on this interface with the left mouse button and select the shut down option, in order to switch the notebook off. 5. Task bar here you receive information and status reports about windows ® vista and which programs are running. 6. Desktop icons desk...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3

    Safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix chapter 3 main components subject page power supply .............................................. 26 display ...................................................... 32 data entry .................................................. 36 the hard drive ..........

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    Main components 24.

  • Page 31: Power Supply

    Power supply 25 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix power supply on/off button the on/off button (2) is used to power up/down the notebook. The notebook will always be switched off, if the main switch is pressed for more than 4 seconds. Warning! Do not switch off your notebook while the har...

  • Page 32: Power Adapter

    Main components 26 power adapter your notebook is supplied with a universal ac power adapter, which automatically adjusts to the available power source. The following levels are supported: ac 100-240v~/ 50-60 hz. Please follow the power supply safety instructions found on page 7. The power adapter i...

  • Page 33: Battery Operation

    Power supply 27 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix battery operation note please charge and discharge the new battery com- pletely two to three times in succession, so that it will achieve its full performance! Batteries store electrical energy in their cells and then deliver it when neede...

  • Page 34: Inserting The Battery

    Main components 28 inserting the battery insert the battery pack. Lock the battery under all circumstances, in order to avoid it falling out unintentionally. Removing the battery open the lock first, in order to remove the battery pack. Then push the battery ejection button and remove the battery fr...

  • Page 35: Charging The Battery

    Power supply 29 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix charging the battery the battery is charged via the power adapter. If the power adapter is connected, it charges the battery automatically, whether the notebook is turned on or not. When the notebook is switched off, full charging takes a ...

  • Page 36: Battery Performance

    Main components 30 battery performance the particular operating duration will vary according to the setting of the energy saving functions. You can adjust these to your re- quirements under energy options in system control. Apart from this, your notebook will require a higher power demand when carry...

  • Page 37: Power Management

    Power supply 31 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix power management your notebook offers automatic and modifiable power saving func- tions that you can use to maximize battery life and reduce overall operating costs. The power saving modes are known as sleep mode and hibernate mode. Sleep ...

  • Page 38: Display

    Main components 32 display unlike a normal monitor, the tft display does not produce either radiation or flicker. Opening and closing the display the display catches (9) keep the display closed when the note- book is not in use. 1. To open, use your thumbs to press the bar to the right, then lift th...

  • Page 39: Screen Resolution

    Display 33 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix screen resolution the integral screen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. If you change to a presentation with different characteristics in the windows “personalization”help program, the display will not appear on the whole area of th...

  • Page 40: Duplicating The Desktop

    Main components 34 connecting an external monitor the notebook has a vga port (13) for connecting an external monitor. 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the video signal cable of the external monitor to the vga port (13) of the notebook. 3. Connect the external monitor to the electrical socket,...

  • Page 41: Extending The Desktop

    Display 35 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix note the external monitor should support the same screen resolution as your notebook (1280x800), because it is possible to carry out the cloning mode otherwise. You will have to adjust the resolution of the notebook to the external monitor unde...

  • Page 42: Connecting A Tv

    Main components 36 connecting a tv the notebook has a port (20) for connecting a tv. To connect and configure the notebook for a tv: this option does not support the key combination fn> + f5>. 1. Shut down your notebook. 2. Connect the signal cable of the tv to the tv out port (20) of the notebook. ...

  • Page 43: Data Entry

    Data entry 37 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix data entry the keyboard by dual assignment of certain keys you have the same range of functions available to you as with a normal windows keyboard. Some functions are input using the fn key, which is normal on notebook computers. Notebook-sp...

  • Page 44: The Touchpad

    Main components 38 backlight switch switches the backlight off to save power. Press- ing any key switches the backlight on again. Standby switch power saving functions. This key combination is set to hibernate by default. To adjust this key to your own needs go to personalization Ö screensaver in po...

  • Page 45: The Hard Drive

    The hard drive 39 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix the hard drive the hard drive is the main storage medium combining large stor- age capacity and rapid data access. You have acquired an oem version of the microsoft windows ® operation system, which will support all the performance featu...

  • Page 46: Important Directories

    Main components 40 important directories the most important directories preinstalled on your notebook are shown below. Warning! Do not delete or modify these directories or their con- tents since data could be lost or the functionality of the system could be at risk. Also pay attention to this: you ...

  • Page 47: The Optical Drive

    The optical drive 41 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix the optical drive loading a disc unlike optical drives of desktop pcs optical drives of notebooks retain disks with the help of a locking mechanism. When inserting the disk you should take care to push the disk right onto the locking ...

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    Main components 42 1. Press the eject button at the optical drive to open the tray. 2. Pull the tray out completely with care. 3. Remove the disk from its case, without touching the un- printed side if possible. 4. Place the disc on the tray so that it lays flat with the label facing upward and gent...

  • Page 49: Discs

    The optical drive 43 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix emergency ejection of a blocked disc if the tray fails to open automatically, then the tray can be opened manually provided there is an opening for emergency ejection. 1. Shut down windows and switch off your notebook. 2. Insert a lon...

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    Main components 44 regional playback information for dvd the playback of dvd movies includes the decoding of mpeg2 vid- eos, digital ac3 audio data and the deciphering of css protected contents. Css (sometimes called copy guard) is the name of a data protec- tion program incorporated by the movie in...

  • Page 51: Rewriter

    The optical drive 45 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix subjects concerning the cd/dvd- rewriter this section only relates to devices that have been supplied with a cd-rw, a combination drive or a dvd-rw drive. First of all, you receive information on the so-called blank discs. Recordable/...

  • Page 52: The Sound Card

    Main components 46 the sound card your notebook has an integrated stereo sound card (on-board) with 16-bit and 3d spatial sound effects (3d). The sound card is compatible with the industry standard sound blaster and micro- soft sound system version 2.0. This guarantees optimal support for all popula...

  • Page 53: External Audio Ports

    The sound card 47 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix external audio ports your notebook has a loudspeaker, so you can always playback sounds without additional equipment. The connection of a hi-fi system increases the sound quality significantly. The use of the external connections gives y...

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    Main components 48 • microphone in (10) for recording via an external micro- phone. For sound reproduction via an exter- nal surround system for external center / subwoofer. • audio out / headphones (11) for reception through an external source of sound. For sound reproduction with a sur- round syst...

  • Page 55: Modem

    Modem 49 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix modem the built-in modem is able to receive data according to the itu standard for v.90 transmissions with up 56 kbit/s. Since the power output of modems is restricted due to the regulations of some telecommunication providers, the possible maxim...

  • Page 56: Modem Port

    Main components 50 modem port 1. Insert one end of the rj11-connection (telephone plug con- nector) into the modem/network interface (14) and the other into an analogue telephone socket that is easily acces- sible. Note do not place the notebook in hibernate (or sleep) mode if you are connected to y...

  • Page 57: The Network

    The network 51 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix the network what is a network? A network means connecting your notebook to one or several other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk drives. Here are some practical ...

  • Page 58: Wireless Lan

    Main components 52 wireless lan wireless lan is an optional feature. This function allows you to create a wireless network link with an access point or directly with another wireless-enabled pc. Please read the necessary prerequi- sites before activating this feature. 1. Using the key combination fn...

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    The network 53 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix the wireless network link works according to standard ieee 802.11g which is also compatible with the ieee 802.11b stan- dard. The standard 802.11a is supported. If encrypted transmission is used, this must operate according to the same prin...

  • Page 60: Bluetooth

    Main components 54 bluetooth bluetooth wireless technology is designed to replace cables be- tween devices, such as printers, keyboards, and mice. Bluetooth wireless technology operates over a short distance. Bluetooth devices use radio transmission, which enables com- puters, mobile phones, printer...

  • Page 61: Activating Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 55 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix activating bluetooth 1. If the notebook has not been started yet, then please start it now and wait until the operating system finishes booting. 2. Insert the adapter into an available usb connector of your computer. The led of the adapter wi...

  • Page 62: The Express Connection

    Main components 56 the express connection your notebook supports the express standard. Installing express card note please always read the instructions that come with your express card before installation. Removing express card please take note of the following before removing the express card: • te...

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    Universal serial bus (usb) port 57 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix universal serial bus (usb) port the universal serial bus (usb 1.1 and usb 2.0) (18) is a stan- dard for the connection of input devices, scanners and additional peripherals. These devices can be connected at the usb port...

  • Page 64: Securing The Notebook

    Main components 58 securing the notebook startup password you can protect your notebook against unauthorized use with a switching on password. Then, an invitation to enter the password will appear on the screen when the notebook is switched on. The password will be set up in bios. Warning! Keep your...

  • Page 65: Software

    Software 59 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix software there are many kinds of help and information for using your pc. This section tells you where to get help with the microsoft ® win- dows ® vista operating system, software programs, and your note- book. Getting to know windows vista wi...

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    Main components 60 windows vista – welcome center you will see the welcome center at the first display of the win- dows vista desktop. This contains useful links that will make it easier for you to start using windows. It is the aim of this feature to enable both beginners and experi- enced users to...

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    Software 61 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix • windows anytime upgrade (wau) (carry out upgrades to higher versions of windows vista, in order to be able to use the expanded digital features, through this) • connect to the internet (configure your internet access with this) • what’s new ...

  • Page 68: Installation of Software

    Main components 62 installation of software note if your operating system is configured that the instal- lation procedure accepts only signed drivers (default) and software an information screen will appear”. The software included in delivery is already pre-installedin the factory. It happens that d...

  • Page 69: Software Uninstallation

    Software 63 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix 6. Click on “ok”. 7. Follow the instruction given by the program. Software uninstallation in order to remove installed software from your pc, follow the next steps: 2. Click on start . 3. Click on control panel. 4. Then select the programs opt...

  • Page 70: Windows Activation

    Main components 64 windows activation microsoft is committed to the protection of intellectual property rights and the reduction of software piracy. Therefore windows vista contains software-based product activation technology. Your copy of windows vista has already been activated for your pc. Produ...

  • Page 71: The Bios Set-Up-Program

    Software 65 safety hand lin g comp one n ts aid appendix the bios set-up-program in bios setup (basic configuration) there are a number of config- urable parameter settings available for your notebook. For exam- ple, you can change the operating mode of the interfaces, security features or power man...

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    Main components 66.

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    Safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix chapter 4 first aid subject page faq........................................................... 69 data and system security ............................ 71 system recovery ........................................ 74 troubleshooting ...........................

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    First aid 68.

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    Faq – frequently asked questions 69 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix faq – frequently asked questions do i still have to install the enclosed cds/dvds? No. Basically all programs are already preinstalled. The disks are only intended as backup copies. What is the windows activation? Your o...

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    First aid 70 why is the boot partition missing when booting from the support/ application cd? The first partition is formatted with the file system ntfs. Compared to fat32 this file system offers more security and a more efficient access. However, ntfs partitions can only be read from operating sys-...

  • Page 77: Data and System Security

    Data and system security 71 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix data and system security the programs described below are part of your windows operat- ing system. You will find additional information on these programs in the windows help file. Data security back up data regularly on external...

  • Page 78: Windows

    First aid 72 windows ® update windows update is the online updating of windows. Use win- dows update to download elements such as security updates, im- portant updates, the newest help files, drivers and internet prod- ucts from the internet. The website is regularly augmented by new content, so tha...

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    Data and system security 73 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix windows update information for data security windows update needs certain information about the respective notebook, so that a suitable list with updates can be provided for you. This information will include the following: • ve...

  • Page 80: System Recovery

    First aid 74 system recovery windows vista provides a useful function (system restore) ena- bling the storage of the so-called recovery points. The system remembers the current configuration as a snapshot and returns to this, if necessary. The advantage is that an unsuc- cessful installation can be ...

  • Page 81: Limits of The Recovery

    System recovery 75 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix system restore powered by symantec if your system is not functioning properly and windows vista sys- tem restore did not solve the problem, then you should use the application support disc to restore your system. Limits of the recovery •...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    First aid 76 troubleshooting localize the cause errors can have simple causes, but sometimes they are caused by faulty equipment. We would like to give you some tips to help solve common problems. Should these instructions not lead to success, please feel free to contact us. Check cables and connect...

  • Page 83: Errors and Possible Causes

    Troubleshooting 77 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix errors and possible causes the display is blank: • confirm that the system is not in stand-by mode. Press any key on the keyboard to test this. The notebook switches off during operation. • the rechargeable battery could be empty. Connec...

  • Page 84: Additional Support

    First aid 78 additional support if the suggestions in the above section have not solved your prob- lem, please contact customer care and we will attempt to help you solve the problem. Before you call, however, please have the fol- lowing information available: • how is your computer configured? • wh...

  • Page 85: Maintenance

    Maintenance 79 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix maintenance warning! There are no user-serviceable or user-cleanable parts inside the notebook housing. Never open the notebook housing. Following these measures can extend the lifetime of your note- book: • before cleaning, always remove th...

  • Page 86: Transporting The Notebook

    First aid 80 transporting the notebook please use the following guidelines when transporting the note- book: • switch off the notebook. This will prevent damage to the hard disk. When the notebook is turned off, the hard disk heads are moved into a safe area. • wait until the pc has reached ambient ...

  • Page 87: Recycling and Disposal

    Maintenance 81 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix recycling and disposal device at the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally- friendly disposal batteries do not dispose of used batteries in the household ru...

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    First aid 82 • do not forcibly discharge batteries. • do not short-circuit batteries. • do not heat or dispose off in fire. • do not disassemble or deform batteries. Your hands and fingers may be injured, or the liquid of the battery may get into your eyes or adhere to your skin. If this happens, ri...

  • Page 89: Upgrades and Repairs

    Maintenance 83 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid appendix upgrades and repairs • only a qualified service engineer should perform upgrades and repairs to your notebook. • if you do not have the necessary qualifications, go to an ap- propriate service engineer. Please contact the service centre if y...

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    First aid 84 when removing and/or opening laser devices, the following guide- lines must be observed: • do not look into the laser beam, even while wearing opti- cal protection. • do not allow yourself to be exposed to the laser beam. Avoid exposure of the eyes or skin to direct or stray radia- tion...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5

    Safety hand lin g compon en ts aid ap pen d ix chapter 5 appendix subject page standards .................................................. 87 warranty.................................................... 91 index......................................................... 93.

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    Appendix 86.

  • Page 93: Standards

    Standards 87 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid ap pen d ix standards electromagnetic compatibility • when connecting additional components, please observe the guidelines on electromagnetic compatibility (emc). Please note that only shielded cables shorter than 3 meters (9.84 ft) should be used for ...

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    Appendix 88 pixelstructure types of pixel failures: • type 1: a constantly lit pixel (a bright, white spot), even though it is not addressed a white pixel is caused when all three sub-pixel are lit. • type 2: a pixel that does not light up (dark, black spot), although it is addressed • type 3: abnor...

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    Standards 89 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid ap pen d ix example: a 17” - sxga-display consists of 1280 horizontal and 1024 verti- cal picture dots (pixel), which amounts to a total of 1,31 million pixels. Based on one million pixels this translates into a factor of about 1.31. Class ii type fail...

  • Page 96: Fcc Compliance Statement

    Appendix 90 fcc compliance statement this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmen...

  • Page 97: Warranty

    Warranty 91 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid ap pen d ix warranty the receipt serves as proof of first purchase and should be kept in a safe place. Your legal rights are not limited by these warranty conditions. It is required should you need to make use of the guarantee. We guarantee that this eq...

  • Page 98: Liability Limitations

    Appendix 92 liability limitations the contents of this manual are subject to unannounced changes caused by technical progress. Manufacturer and sales shall not be responsible for any damages which have been caused as a result of omissions or errors in the information provided in this manual. Under n...

  • Page 99: Index

    Index 93 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid ap pen d ix index a all programs........................21 ambient temperature ............ 5 appendix.............................85 audience............................... I autorun ..............................62 b batteries and proper treatment .........

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    Appendix 94 battery ............................17 capital lock......................17 num lock.........................17 operating.........................17 wireless lan ....................17 iso 13406-2 class ii ............87 k kensington-lock ...................58 keyboard .....................

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    Index 95 safety hand lin g compon en ts aid ap pen d ix service .................................Ii service engineers .................83 set-up location .................... 4 sleep mode .........................31 software .............................59 deinstallation....................63 instal...

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    Appendix 96.