chiliGREEN MS1733: CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 2

Introductions

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Congratulations on becoming a user of this notebook, the finely designed notebook. This

brand-new exquisite notebook will give you a delightful and professional experience in using

notebook. We are proud to tell our users that this notebook is thoroughly tested and certified by

our reputation for unsurpassed dependability and customer satisfaction

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Manual Map

This User’s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this notebook. It is

recommended to read this manual carefully before using this notebook.

Chapter 1, Preface

, gives users the basic safety information and caution that is interrelated to using

this notebook. It is recommended to read this information or caution when using this notebook for

the first time.

Chapter 2, Introductions

, includes the descriptions of all the accessories of this notebook. It is

recommended to check out if you have all the accessories included when you open the packing box.

If any of these accessories is damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased

this notebook. Also, this chapter provides the specification of this notebook, and introduces the

function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and externals of this notebook.

Chapter 3, Getting Started

, gives the basic operation instructions on using keyboard, touchpad,

hard disk drive, and optical storage drive. Beside, the steps of installing and uninstalling the

battery; and the procedures of connecting the various external devices, communication devices,

and so on, are also provided to help users getting familiar with this notebook.

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Chapter 4, BIOS Setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure

the system for optimum use.

Unpacking

First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item contained is damaged or

missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packing materials in

case you need to ship the unit in the future. The package should contain the following items:

Notebook

Quick Start Manual

AC/DC adapter and AC power

High-capacity Li-ion battery

cord

Carry bag (optional)

These accessories listed

All-in-one application disk, containing the full version of user’s manual,

above may change without

drivers, utilities, and optional recovery function, etc..

notice.

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1. Power Button / Power LED

Power Button

 Press the power button to turn the notebook power ON and OFF.

 Press the power button to awake the notebook from the sleep state.

Power/ Power Saving function LED:

 Glowing blue when the notebook power is turned on.

 LED goes off when this function is turned off.

 The Power and Sleep State LED blinks blue at the same time, when the

system is currently in the Sleep state.

2. Status LED

Hard Disk/ Optical Drive Device In-use (optional):

Blinking blue when the system is accessing the hard disk drive or the optical

drive device.

Num Lock: Glowing blue when the Num Lock function is activated.

Caps Lock: Glowing blue when the Caps Lock function is activated.

Scroll Lock: Glowing blue when the Scroll Lock function is activated.

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3. Quick Launch Buttons

Use the Quick Launch 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.

 Press this button to turn the Webcam function on. Press again to

turn it off.

Webcam

 Press this button repeatedly to turn the WLAN or Bluetooth

Wireless LAN/

function on or off recurrently

Bluetooth

P1

 Press this button to launch the User Defined application.

User Defined

 Press this button repeatedly to switch among various power saving

modes provided by ECO Engine, or to turn this function off

ECO

recurrently.

ECO Engine

 Refer to the Power Management section in chapter 3 of this

(Power Saving)

manual for the detailed information of this ECO Engine, Power

Saving Function.

4. Keyboard

The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full-sized keyboard.

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5. Touchpad

This is the pointing device of the notebook.

6. Internal Microphone

There is built-in microphone and its function is the same with microphone.

7. Webcam/ Webcam LED (optional)

 This built-in webcam can be used for picture taking, video recoding, conference, and any

other interactive applications.

 Webcam LED indicator, next to the webcam, glows orange when webcam function is

activated; LED goes out when this function is turned off.

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Front Side View

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1. Status LED

1. Status LED

Bluetooth

 Bluetooth LED indicator glows blue when Bluetooth function is enabled.

 Note: The Bluetooth Function may be optionally supported depending on

the model users purchased.

Bluetooth

 Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator

goes out when you are in flight.

 Contact the local distributor for further information if necessary.

Wireless LAN

 This LED indicator glows blue when Wireless LAN function is enabled.

 LED indicator goes out when this function is disabled.

 Warning: For flight safety consideration, make sure this LED indicator

WLAN

goes out when you are in flight.

 Contact the local distributor for further information if necessary.

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Sleep State:

 Blinking blue when the system is in Sleep state.

 Glowing blue when the system is activated.

 LED goes out when the system is turned off.

Battery Status

 Glowing blue when the battery is being charged.

 Glowing amber when the battery is in low battery status.

 Blinking amber if the battery fails and it is recommended to replace a new

battery. Consult the local dealer for purchasing an equivalent type of

battery recommended by the manufacturer.

 Battery LED goes out when it is fully charged or when the AC/DC adapter

is disconnected.

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Right Side View

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1. ExpressCard Slot

2. USB Port

3. Card Reader

4. Audio Port Connectors

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1. ExpressCard Slot

The notebook provides an ExpressCard slot. The new ExpressCard interface is smaller and

faster than PC Card interface. The ExpressCard technology takes advantage of the

scalable, high-bandwidth serial PCI Express and USB 2.0 interfaces.

2. USB Port

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse,

keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more.

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3. Card Reader

The built-in card reader may support various types of memory card, such as MMC (Multi-Media

Card), XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (SD High Capacity), MS (Memory Stick)

or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) cards. Contact the local dealer for further and correct

information and be noted that the supported memory cards may vary without notice.

4. Audio Port Connectors

Make high quality sound blaster with stereo system and Hi-Fi function supported.

Headphone: A connector for speakers or

headphones.

Line In:

 Used for an external audio device.

 Connect the Rear Right and Left speakers

here.

Microphone: Used for an external microphone.

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Left Side View

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1. Optical Drive Device

2. USB Port

3. Kensington Lock

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1. Optical Drive Device

This notebook is equipped with an optical drive device. The actual device preinstalled in the

notebook depends on the model you purchased.

2. USB Port

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse,

keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more.

3. Kensington Lock

This notebook provides a Kensington Lock hole, which allows users to secure the notebook in

place with a key or some mechanical PIN device and attached through a rubberised metal cable.

The end of the cable has a small loop which allows the whole cable to be looped around a

permanent object, such as a heavy table or other similar equipment, thus securing the notebook

in place.

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Rear Side View

1. RJ-11 Connector

2. ESATA Connector

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3. USB Port

4. HDMI Connector

5. Ventilator

6. Power Connector

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7. RJ-45 Connector

8. VGA Port

1. RJ-11 Connector

This notebook provides a built-in modem that allows you to connect an RJ-11 telephone line

through this connector. With the 56K V.90 modem, you can make a dial-up connection.

2. E-SATA (External Serial ATA)

The E-SATA Connector allows you to connect an external Serial ATA hard disk device. Users

can now utilize shielded cable outside the notebook to take advantage of the benefits the SATA

interface brings to storage.

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3. USB Port

The USB 2.0 port allows you to connect USB-interface peripheral devices, such as the mouse,

keyboard, modem, portable hard disk module, printer and more.

4. HDMI Connector

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface Support) 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.

5. Ventilator

The ventilator is designed to cool the system. DO NOT block the ventilator for air circulation.

6. Power Connector

To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the notebook.

7. RJ-45 Connector

The 10/100/1000 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network

connection.

8. VGA Port

The 15-pin D-Sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard

VGA-compatible device (such as a projector) for a great view of the computer display.