Twinhead MC7355 Notebook PC User Manual Twinhead U12C

Twinhead International Corporation Notebook PC Twinhead U12C

User manual

DURABOOK®SA14iT
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Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT ................................................................................................. 4
REGULATORY STATEMENT ................................................................................. 4
Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................................................................................................... 4
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................................... 4
RF exposure warning ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices ........................................................................................................................... 5
Battery Disposal ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ........................................................................................................................................... 6
BEFORE YOU START ................................................................ 8
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................... 8
COMPONENTS .............................................................................................. 9
Front View ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Back View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Left View .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Right View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Rear View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Status Indicators .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
GETTING STARTED ................................................................ 15
POWERING UP YOUR NOTEBOOK ...................................................................... 15
Connecting the AC Adapter ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Using Battery Power ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
INSTALLING THE BATTERY............................................................................... 16
Charging the Battery....................................................................................................................................................... 16
Charging Time ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................................................................................. 17
When to replace the Battery Pack .................................................................................................................................. 17
Removing the Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Installing the Second Battery (Optional) ....................................................................................................................... 19
Checking the Battery Pack Power Level ....................................................................................................................... 20
STARTING YOUR NOTEBOOK ........................................................................... 21
Turning On Your Notebook ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Shutting Down Your Notebook ....................................................................................................................................... 21
USING THE KEYBOARD .................................................................................. 22
USING THE QUICK MENU ............................................................................... 24
CONFIGURING THE SETUP MENU SETTINGS ........................................................ 25
Configuring Hotkey ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Configuring Stealth Mode Button Setting ...................................................................................................................... 27
USING THE MEMORY CARDS ........................................................................... 28
Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Removing a Memory Card ............................................................................................................................................. 28
USING THE SMART CARD ............................................................................... 29
Inserting a Smart Card ................................................................................................................................................... 29
USING THE PC CARDS .................................................................................. 30
Inserting a PC Card ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
USING THE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE ..................................................................... 31
Placing a Disc ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
USING THE FINGERPRINT SCANNER ................................................................... 32
Initial Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
CONNECTING TO WIRELESS CONNECTIONS ......................... 37
CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK (WWAN) ................................. 37
USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY .......................................... 39
BIOS SETUP MENU ..................................................................................... 39
STARTING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY ................................................................. 39
NAVIGATING AND ENTERING INFORMATION IN BIOS............................................... 40
MAIN MENU .............................................................................................. 41
ADVANCED MENU ........................................................................................ 41
BOOT MENU .............................................................................................. 42
SECURITY MENU ......................................................................................... 42
SAVE & EXIT MENU ..................................................................................... 43
Preface
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Copyright
Copyright© 2013. All rights reserved.
No part of this user manual may be transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any
means, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. Information is
subject to change without prior notice.
Regulatory Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed
with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits
governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference
This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with
antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for
satisfying RF exposure compliance.
SAR Value: 0.317W/kg
This device is operation in 5.15 – 5.25GHz frequency range, then restricted in
indoor use only, Outdoor operations in the 5150~5250MHz is prohibit.
This device is slave equipment, the device is not radar detection and not ad-hoc
operation in the DFS band.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada
(IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless Device should be used in such
a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal operation is
minimized.
This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the IC Specific
Absorption Rate (“SAR”) limits when installed in specific host products operated
in portable exposure conditions.
Canada, avis d'Industry Canada (IC)
Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux normes canadiennes ICES-
003 et RSS-210.
Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil
ne doit pas causer d'interférence et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence, notamment les interférences qui peuvent affecter son
fonctionnement.
Informations concernant l'exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil de sans fil est inférieure à la limite
d'exposition aux fréquences radio d'Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil de
sans fil de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal.
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Ce périphérique a été évalué et démontré conforme aux limites SAR (Specific
Absorption Rate – Taux d'absorption spécifique) d'IC lorsqu'il est installé dans
des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions d'exposition
à des appareils portables.
Battery Disposal
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM-ION OR NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERY. IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND
DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825
CAUTION:
THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS
CLASSIFIED AS A "CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” TO USE THIS
MODEL PROPERLY, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL, PLEASE CONTACT
YOUR NEAREST "AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION.” TO PREVENT
DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM, DO NOT TRY TO OPEN
THIS ENCLOSURE.
ANNEX IV
Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment
The symbol indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment
consists of the crossed-out wheeled bin, as shown below. The symbol must be
printed visibly, legibly and indelibly.
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CAUTION FOR ADAPTER
THE SA14iT SEMI-RUGGED NOTEBOOK IS FOR USE WITH DEDICATED AC
ADAPTER (DC +19V, 90W).
BATTERY SAFETY
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION FOR RJ-45
The RJ-45 jack is not used for telephone line connection.
Before You Start
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Before You Start
Congratulations on your purchase of this notebook.
This rugged notebook is portable and provides users with maximum mobile
computing experience in a wide range of working environments. Before you
begin using your notebook, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main
components installed in the system.
Package Contents
If any of following items is damaged, please contact your retailer.
Notebook
Power cord
Standard 9-cell Li-ion
Battery
NOTE
The pictures are for reference only, actual items may slightly differ.
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Components
Front View
No.
Item
No.
Item
1
LCD cover latch
9
Waterproof Keyboard
2
1.3M CCD camera
10
Touch pad
3
Display screen
11
Touch pad button
4
Stealth mode/night vision
button
12
Fingerprint scanner
5
Quick menu button
13
Device Indicators (Power, Wireless,
HDD, Caps Lock, Num lock, Battery)
6
Programmable button
14
Speaker
7
RF button
15
Microphone
8
Power button
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Back View
No.
Item
1
Docking connector
2
Battery latch
3
HDD latch release button
4
HDD latch
5
6-cell Battery / 2.5” SATA HDD
compartment
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Left View
No.
Item
1
ODD cover latch
2
Eject button
3
Pin Hole Eject
4
USB 3.0 ports (x2)
5
Microphone jack
6
Earphone jack
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Right View
No.
Item
1
Battery compartment
2
Battery latch
3
PC Card slot
4
Card reader
5
USB 2.0 ports (x2)
6
RJ-45 port
7
Smart card reader
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Rear View
No.
Item
1
Kensington lock slot
2
HDMI output port
3
VGA port
4
RS-232 port
5
DC-in jack
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Status Indicators
The status indicators in the bottom left corner of the notebook light up when a
particular function of the notebook is active. Each indicator is marked with a
symbol.
Icon
Item
Description
Power
The LED always lights on (blue) when the system is
running. When the system is in sleep mode, the LED
blinks.
RF
Indicate the status of RF (WLAN, WWAN, or Bluetooth)
communication. The LED always lights on (blue) when the
function is enabled.
HDD
A blinking HDD LED indicates HDD activity (data is being
read or written).
Num Lock
Lights on when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock
Lights on when Caps Lock is activated.
Battery
Indicate the battery status:
Green light means the battery is fully charged or the
charging current is 0 for more than 3 minutes with the
battery capacity higher than 95%.
Blinking green light means the system is calibrating the
battery.
Orange light means the battery is being charged.
Blinking orange light means the battery is being
charged but the battery temperature is out of charging
range (0~60ºC), the battery is being charged for more
than 10 hours, or the charging current is 0 for more
than 3 minutes with the battery capacity lower than
85%.
Blinking red light means the battery power is low (less
than 7%).
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Getting Started
This chapter will guide you on how to use your notebook.
Powering Up Your Notebook
Your notebook can be powered up using the AC adapter or the Lithium-ion battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
The AC adapter powers up your notebook and charges the battery.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your notebook.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
3. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Using Battery Power
1. Install a charged battery in the battery compartment.
2. Remove the AC adapter (if plugged). Your notebook will automatically use the
battery power.
NOTE
If you are using the notebook with the battery power for the first time, be sure
that the battery is fully charged before you operate the notebook.
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Installing the Battery
To install the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Insert the battery to the battery compartment.
2. Push completely until the battery locks into
place.
3. Slide the battery latch to the lock position to
secure the battery.
Charging the Battery
The Lithium-ion battery is not fully-charged upon purchase.
To charge the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Install the battery to your notebook. See procedures above.
2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your notebook.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
4. Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet.
Charging Time
Number of battery
pack
Charging duration
(at 25ºC)
1
4 hours
2 (*optional)
7 hours
NOTE
The charging time may be longer if you are using your notebook while charging
the battery.
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CAUTION
DO NOT charge the battery if the temperature is below 0ºC or higher than
60ºC.
Use only the supplied AC adapter. Using other AC adapters may damage the
battery or your notebook.
Checking the Battery Level
It is important that you monitor the battery status regularly to ensure you do not
run out of power at a critical moment.
To check the remaining battery power, double tap the battery icon in the system tray.
The battery screen appears:
When to replace the Battery Pack
The battery performance gradually decreases over time and usage. We recommend
you to replace your battery pack after 18 to 24 months of usage.
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Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Slide the battery latch to the unlock position.
2. Slide the battery latch to the right (as shown in
the illustration) and hold it in place. Then pull
the battery out to disengage it from its
compartment.
3. Remove the battery out of the battery
compartment.
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Installing the Second Battery (Optional)
To remove the second battery, follow the steps below:
1. Align and insert the second battery to the hard
disk compartment.
2. Press and hold the HDD latch release button to
slide the HDD latch to the lock position.
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Checking the Battery Pack Power Level
You can check the battery level by pressing the Battery Check button.
The remaining battery power is indicated by the four Green LEDs.
Green LED status
Battery Capacity Status
1st LED lights up
0% ≦ 25%
1st and 2nd LED light up
25％ ≦50%
1st, 2nd, and 3rd LED light up
50% ≦75%
All four LEDs light up
75% ≦100%
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Starting Your Notebook
Turning On Your Notebook
1. To open the display panel, unlock the LCD Cover latch to open the LCD.
2. Lift the cover lid up to upright position.
3. Press the button until the Power LED lights up.
Shutting Down Your Notebook
It is important to properly shut down your notebook to avoid the loss of unsaved
data. To shut down your notebook, do the following:
Tap Start > Shut down.
Wait for your notebook to turn off power
completely before removing the power source
(if necessary).
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Using the Keyboard
No.
Keys
Description
1
Function keys
These function keys are used to perform designated tasks.
The tasks for each key may vary from one application to
another.
2
[Fn]
Press the [Fn] key in combination with other keys to
execute a command.
[Fn] + F1
Toggles the touch pad to on/off.
[Fn] + F2
Switches to suspend mode.
[Fn] + F5
Toggles between LCD, External display, or both.
[Fn] + F6
Decreases the brightness level.
[Fn] + F7
Increases the brightness level.
[Fn] + F8
Decreases the volume by one level.
[Fn] + F9
Increases the volume by one level.
[Fn] + F10
Turns on or mutes the volume.
[Fn] + F12
Toggles the keyboard backlight on/off. (Backlight keyboard
is optional)
3
Windows key
Press to display the Start menu. This action is the same
as clicking the Start icon.
4
Numeric
keypad
Press the Num lock key to activate the numeric keypad.
Press the keys on the numeric keypad to enter numbers or
operands as you would on a calculator.
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5
Application
key
Press to display an application shortcut menu. This action
is the same as right-clicking a mouse button.
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Using the Quick Menu
Press the button to enter the Quick menu:
5
1
2
3
4
6
No.
Item
Description
1
Airplane
mode
Click the icon to enable/disable airplane mode.
NOTE
When the Airplane mode is enabled, the wireless network
(WLAN and WWAN), and Bluetooth will be automatically
disabled.
2
WLAN
Click the icon to enable/disable the Wi-Fi (WLAN) function.
3
WWAN
Click the icon to enable/disable the WWAN function.
4
Bluetooth
Click the icon to enable/disable the Bluetooth function.
5
Setup
Click the respective tab to set hotkey and stealth mode
button settings.
For details, refer to “Configuring the SETUP Menu Settings”.
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No.
Item
Description
6
Information
Click the icon to view the battery charge cycle, Bios version,
EC version, and Quick Menu version.
NOTE
If the icon is gray (i.e. ), this indicates the current function is disabled.
Configuring the SETUP Menu
Settings
In Quick Menu, you can set the following settings via Setup menu:
a
b
a. Programmable button (Hotkey)
b. Stealth mode button
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Configuring Hotkey
Click the Programmable Button tab to configure the P function button.
To assign an application to the P button, do the following:
I. Select Function setting for Hotkey.
II. Click the folder icon ( ) to set up an application for the P button.
III. Select the desired application and tap Open.
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Configuring Stealth Mode Button Setting
Click the Stealth Mode Button tab to specify the Stealth mode button function.
There are two available functions:
Stealth mode: Turn off the LCD backlight, LEDs (LED indicators and keypad
backlight), speakers, camera flash, and RF devices.
Night vision mode: Adjust the brightness of the LCD under 1.7 nits and turn
off the LEDs (LED indicators and keypad backlight) and camera flash.
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Using the Memory Cards
Your notebook supports different types of memory cards to provide faster data
transfer. Supported types are as follows:
SD card
SDHC card
Mini-SD card (with adapter)
Inserting a Memory Card
1. Pull to open the I/O port cover.
2. With the label side down, push the memory card into the memory card slot
until it clicks into place.
Removing a Memory Card
It is important to remove the memory card properly. Improper removal may cause
the data in the memory card to be corrupted and your notebook to malfunction.
To properly remove the memory card, follow the steps below:
1. Tap the removable disk icon on the system tray.
2. Tap Eject SD Disk Device.
The system confirms that the device can be
safely removed.
3. Push the memory card to eject it.
4. Pull the card out from the slot.
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Using the Smart Card
Inserting a Smart Card
1. Pull to open the I/O port cover.
2. Insert a smart card into the smart card slot.
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Using the PC Cards
Inserting a PC Card
1. Pull to open the I/O port cover.
2. Insert a PC card firmly into the PC card slot until it clicks into the connector.
NOTE
The SA14iT semi-rugged notebook only supports 32-bit PCMCIA card.
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Using the Optical Disk Drive
You can use to play or record DVD or CD disc.
Placing a Disc
1. Slide latch to the right to open the ODD cover.
2. Press Eject button to eject the tray.
3. Place the disc on the tray.
4. Close the disc tray.
Manual Ejection
If the Eject button fails to work properly, insert a paper clip into the Pin Hole
Eject to open the tray.
NOTE
Be sure that the notebook is turned off before performing the manual ejection.
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Using the Fingerprint Scanner
This notebook supports BioExcess application that enables you to protect your
notebook from unauthorized access, hide the encrypted private files, set the auto-
login to your favorite websites, or launch an application by simply swiping your
finger on the fingerprint scanner.
Initial Setup
1. Swipe your finger on the fingerprint scanner. The Initial Wizard appears on the
screen.
2. Tap Next to continue.
3. Swipe your finger on the fingerprint scanner to practice enrollment or tap Next
to skip this step.
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4. Create a Windows password and click Next to continue.
You will be prompted to enter this password every time you log on.
5. Click one box to enroll your fingerprint and click Next to continue.
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6. Swipe your selected finger on the fingerprint scanner for three times.
7. After you have completed the enrollment, a “Succeeded” message appears on
the screen.
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8. Repeat step 5~7 to enroll another fingerprint or click Next to continue.
9. The Secure Drive configuration may take a while to complete.
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10. Click Finish to complete the initial setup of BioExcess.
To directly launch BioExcess application, click Launch Control Center
checkbox.
NOTE
You can also launch the BioExcess application by tapping Start > BioExcess.
11. Tap the respective option and configure the necessary settings.
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Connecting to Wireless
Connections
You can connect your notebook to a wireless local area network, WWAN, or
Bluetooth.
Before using a wireless built-in device, you need to turn the respective built-in
wireless functions on.
Connecting to a Wireless Wide Area
Network (WWAN)
With WWAN function, it allows your notebook to connect to the Internet using
mobile or cellular data networks.
To enable the function, follow the steps below:
1. Insert a valid SIM card into the SIM card
slot.
2. Press the button to open the Quick
menu.
3. Tap the WWAN icon ( ) to turn on the
WWAN function.
4. Launch AirCard Watcher application.
On Windows desktop, tap “AirCard
Watcher” ( ).
Tap Start > AirCard Watcher.
5. Tap Connect to enable the Internet
connection via mobile data network.
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6. To disconnect the connection, tap
Disconnect.
NOTE
Turn off the notebook before you insert the
SIM card.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
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Using the BIOS Setup
Utility
Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important
system settings, including settings for various optional functions of the notebook.
This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility.
BIOS Setup Menu
The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your notebook basic settings.
When you turn your notebook on, the system reads this information to initialize
the hardware so that it can operate correctly. Use the BIOS setup utility to
change your notebook start-up configuration. For example, you can change the
security and power management routines of your system.
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the notebook is booting, that is
between the time you turn on the notebook and before the Windows interface
appears.
If your notebook is already on, shut down your notebook completely (power off)
and restart it and then press the F2 button to enter the setup utility.
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Navigating and Entering
Information in BIOS
Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information:
Keyboard
Description
Selects screen.
Moves up/down to select items.
Enter
Confirms the selection and enters the selected menu screen.
+ / -
Changes an option for the selected items.
F1
Displays the Help screen.
F2
Invokes the previous values.
F3
Loads optimized default values.
F4
Saves the changes and exits Setup.
Esc
Exits any section. If you wish to exit the BIOS utility without saving
changes or go to the main menu, then press this key.
Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default settings in certain
fields, and the rest of the fields are specified by system default parameters and
cannot be modified by users. Reverse the attribute of the main options and
press the Enter button to enter into the submenu. Press the Esc button to
return to the previous configuration page.
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Main Menu
The Main menu displays the system overview information about BIOS version,
system information, and total memory size. You can also set the system date
and time.
Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu allows you to select SATA mode, set the device to wake up
on LAN when the AC power adapter is connected, enable/disable VPro function,
calibrate fan and battery, and configure RF, and Trusted Computing settings.
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Boot Menu
The Boot menu allows you to configure the boot settings and boot sequence.
Security Menu
The Security menu allows you to set or change the Administrator and User
passwords, configure Secure Boot settings, and set HDD password.
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Save & Exit Menu
The Save & Exit menu allows you to save or discard the changes, restore the
default values for all setup options before leaving the BIOS Setup Menu, and
configure boot override sequence.

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