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Wireless networks

Wireless networks

Connecting to the Internet

Your computer's wireless connection is turned on by default.

Windows will detect and display a list of available networks during setup.

Select your network and enter the password if required.

Otherwise, open Internet Explorer and follow the instructions.

Please refer to your ISP or router documentation.

Wireless networks

A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link

two or more computers without using wires. Setting up a wireless network

is easy and allows you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet

connection.

What are benefits of a wireless network?

Mobility

Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home network to

share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example a

printer or scanner.

Also you can share an internet connection with other computers in your home.

Installation speed and simplicity

Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates the

need to pull cables through walls and ceilings.

Components of a wireless LAN

To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the following:

Access point (router)

Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data into the

surrounding environment. Access points act as a mediator between wired

and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in DSL modem that will allow

you access to a high speed DSL internet connection. The ISP (Internet

Service Provider) you have chosen normally supplies a modem/router with

the subscription to their services. Read carefully the documentation supplied

with your Access point/router for detailed setup instructions.

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ExpressCard

ExpressCards support a vast number of expansion options, including flash

memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394b

adapters. ExpressCards support USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications.

Important: There are two types, ExpressCard/54 and

ExpressCard/34 (54 mm and 34 mm), each with different

functions. Not all ExpressCard slots will support both types.

Please refer to your card’s manual for details on how to install

and use the card, and its functions.

Inserting an ExpressCard

Insert the card into the slot and push gently until it

clicks into position.

Ejecting an ExpressCard

Before ejecting an ExpressCard:

1. Exit the application using the card.

2. Left-click the remove hardware icon on the

taskbar and stop the card operation.

3. Push the card gently into the slot and release to

pop out the card. Then pull the card free from

the slot.

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Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt is a high-speed connection that supports storage devices as

well as external displays. It is compatible with the DisplayPort standard.

Note: Up to six Thunderbolt devices and one DisplayPort display can

be daisy-chained, however, the DisplayPort display will be the last

device in the chain, and it cannot be preceeded by a Thunderbolt

display.

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IEEE 1394 port

The computer's IEEE 1394 port allows you to connect to an IEEE 1394-

compatible device like a video camera or digital camera. See your video or

digital camera's documentation for details.

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HDMI

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an industry-supported,

uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an

interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a

set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio

and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV), over a single

cable.

Use the HDMI port on your computer to connect with high-end audio and

video equipment. Single cable implementation allows tidy setup and fast

connection.

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The USB port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect USB

peripherals without taking up system resources.

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Playing DVD movies

Playing DVD movies

When the DVD drive module is installed in the optical drive bay, you can

play DVD movies on your computer.

1. Insert a DVD.

2. The DVD movie will automatically play after a few seconds.

Important: When you launch the DVD player for the first time, the

program asks you to enter the region code. DVDs are available

for 6 regions.

Region code Country or region

1 USA, Canada

2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan

3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, South Korea

4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand

5 Former USSR, parts of Africa, India

6 People’s Republic of China

Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different

region into the DVD drive.

Once your DVD drive is set to a region code, it will only play

DVDs for that region. You can set the region code a maximum of

five times (including the first time), after which the last region

code set will remain permanent.

Recovering your hard disk does not reset the number of times

the region code has been set.

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Upgrading memory

Follow these steps to install memory:

1. Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove

the battery pack. Then turn the computer over to access its base.

2. Remove the screws from the memory cover; then lift and remove the

memory cover.

3. (a) Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot, then (b) gently

press it down until it clicks into place.

4. Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw.

5. Reinstall the battery pack, and reconnect the AC adapter.

6. Turn on the computer.

The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory

size.

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BIOS utility

BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your

computer's BIOS.

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do

not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration

problems, you may need to run it.

To activate the BIOS utility, press <F2> during the POST while the

computer logo is being displayed.

Boot sequence

To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then

select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the screen.

Setting passwords

To set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security

from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Find Password on

boot: and use the <F5> and <F6> keys to enable this feature.

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Frequently asked questions

The following is a list of possible situations that may arise during the use

of your computer. Easy solutions are provided for each one.

I turned on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up

Look at the power indicator:

• If it is not lit, no power is being supplied to the computer. Check the

following:

• If you are using on the battery, it may be low and unable to power the

computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack.

• Make sure that the AC adapter is properly plugged into the computer

and to the power outlet.

• If it is lit, check the following:

• Is a disc in the optical drive? Remove it and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> +

<Del> to restart the system.

• Do you have a USB storage device (USB disk or smartphone)

plugged into your computer? Unplug it and press <Ctrl> + <Alt> +

<Del> to restart the system.

Nothing appears on the screen

The computer’s power management system automatically blanks the

screen to save power. Press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not turn the display back on, three things might be

the cause:

• The brightness level might be too low. Press <Fn> + < > (increase) to

adjust the brightness level.

• The display device might be set to an external monitor. Press the

display toggle hotkey <Fn> + <F5> to toggle the display back to the

computer.

• If the Sleep indicator is lit, the computer is in Sleep mode. Press and

release the power button to resume.

No audio is heard from the computer

Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. In Windows, look at the volume control

(speaker) icon on the taskbar. If it is crossed-out, click the icon and

deselect the Mute all option.

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Frequently asked questions

So, how do I close an app?

Move the cursor to the top of the screen and click and drag the window

downwards to close the app.

You can close apps from the thumbnails on the left-hand edge of the

screen by right-clicking on a thumbnail and selecting Close.

Can I change the screen resolution?

From Start, start typing ’Control Panel’ to open Search and display the

results; click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution.

I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me

my desktop back!

From Start click the Desktop tile to see a traditional desktop. You can pin

apps you frequently use to the taskbar to easily open them.

If you click an app that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will

automatically open the app using Desktop.

Where are my apps?

From Start, simply start typing the name of the app you would like to open,

and Search will automatically open and list results.

To view the complete list of apps, press the space bar or the Menu key

and click All apps.

How do I make an app appear on Start?

If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start, you can

select the app and right-click on it. Select Pin to Start from the menu that

appears at the bottom of the screen.

How do I remove a tile from Start?

Right-click the tile and click Unpin from Start from the menu that appears

at the bottom of the screen.

How do I make an app appear on my taskbar in Desktop?

If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar in

Desktop, you can select the app and right-click on it. Select Pin to

taskbar from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.