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General| RAM | Up to 8GB DDR3 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Chipset | Intel HM55 |
| Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
| Wireless | 802.11 b/g/n |
| LAN | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Webcam | 1.3MP |
| Card Reader | 4-in-1 (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 |
| Storage | 320GB / 500GB HDD |
| Display | 14" HD (1366x768) |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| Operating System | Windows 7 |
| Battery | 6-cell |
| I/O Ports | 3x USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Headphone-out, Mic-in, RJ45 |
Guidelines and warnings for safe operation and handling of the equipment.
Precautions and warnings for safe handling and replacement of lithium batteries.
Description of ports, ExpressCard, and communication interfaces.
Guidelines for managing the notebook's power usage and charging.
Instructions for connecting the notebook to AC power for the first time.
Step-by-step guide for connecting and safely disconnecting the AC/DC adapter.
Information on the notebook's Li-ion battery and safe handling precautions.
Step-by-step instructions for inserting the notebook's battery pack.
Step-by-step instructions for removing the notebook's battery pack.
Safety tips for battery handling and methods for conserving battery power.
Instructions and tips for recharging the notebook's battery pack.
Details on enabling and using the ECO Engine for power saving modes.
Explanation of the 3D Boost function for optimizing graphics performance.
Guide to adjusting power management settings within the Windows operating system.
Guidelines for safe and comfortable notebook operation for beginners.
Overview of keyboard layout, including typewriter, numeric, cursor, and function keys.
Introduction to the touchpad's cursor movement area and enter buttons.
Information about the notebook's 2.5-inch hard disk drive and data backup.
Guide to connecting various peripheral devices to the notebook.
Instructions for connecting USB peripherals like mouse, keyboard, cameras, printers.
How to connect external monitors or projectors using the VGA port.
Instructions for connecting the notebook to networks via LAN.
Connecting to a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Introduction to BIOS Setup, including when to use it and how to access it.
Scenarios requiring BIOS setup, such as error messages or configuration changes.
Procedure for entering BIOS Setup utility during system boot.
Explanation of keyboard keys used for navigating and controlling BIOS Setup.
Overview of the BIOS Setup main menu and its sub-menus.
System overview, date, time, SATA, and system information.
Adjusting advanced settings like power consumption and PCI devices.
Setting boot type and boot sequence for the system.
Setting administrator and user passwords for BIOS access.
Saving/discarding changes and restoring default BIOS settings.
Detailed explanation of System Date, System Time, and SATA Information.
Configuration options for PCI Latency Timer, SpeedStep, and AHCI Mode.
Adjusting PCI device bus access for performance.
Enabling/disabling Intel SpeedStep for power saving or performance optimization.
Configuring USB device access in DOS and USB boot options.
Setting the system's boot device priority.
Sequencing boot devices for operating system loading.
Setting and managing administrator and user passwords for BIOS access.
Procedures for setting, changing, or clearing BIOS passwords.
Configuring password prompt timing (Setup or Always).
Options for saving/discarding changes and restoring default BIOS settings.
Saving current configuration and resetting the utility.
Ignoring changes and resetting the BIOS setup utility.
Loading the default BIOS settings.
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