Packard Bell Dot s Series Manuale utente

Table of Contents - 1

Quick Start Guide

Packard Bell dot s series

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Starting your computer 3

Wireless connection ......................................... 3

Registration ...................................................... 3

Software installation........................................ 4

Recovery............................................................ 4

Having trouble?................................................ 4

Getting to know your computer 5

Top view - display............................................. 5

Top view - keyboard......................................... 6

Special keys................................................ 7

Rear view .......................................................... 8

Left view ........................................................... 8

Right view ........................................................ 9

Base view........................................................ 10

Recovery 11

Packard Bell Recovery Management ............ 11

Creating recovery discs........................... 11

Recovering your system................................. 13

Types of recovery.................................... 13

Regulatory information 18

Environment 21

Software license 22

2 - Quick start guide

Packard Bell dot s series Quick Guide

Original Issue: 22 February 2011

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about your computer.

Product name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of purchase: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Place of purchase: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Visit registration.packardbell.com and discover the benefits of being a customer of

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Remark: All images are for reference purposes only. Actual configuration may vary.

Starting your computer - 3

STARTING YOUR COMPUTER

Thank you for purchasing this Packard Bell computer!

This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your

computer and assist in your computing experience.

After setting up and starting your computer, as shown in the setup

instructions, it will ask you questions that will help you connect to the

Internet. Your computer will then configure installed software.

WIRELESS CONNECTION

To connect to a wireless network, first check the wireless features of

your computer are on, and that the router or modem you want to

connect to is also correctly configured.

• If wireless is not on, press the communication key ( ) to open the

Launch Manager and make sure Wi-Fi is On.

• Your computer will detect and display any available networks, select

your network and enter the password, if required.

• After a short delay, your computer should connect to the Internet.

If your network is not detected, or your computer does not connect to

the Internet, please refer to your ISP or router’s documentation. After

your computer starts and you can use it, open Internet Explorer and

follow the instructions.

Alternatively, use a network cable to connect directly to a network

port on your router. Please refer to your ISP or router’s guide.

REGISTRATION

When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that

you register it. This gives you access to some useful benefits, such as:

• Faster service from our trained representatives.

• Membership in the Packard Bell community: receive promotions and

participate in customer surveys.

• The latest news from Packard Bell.

How to register

During the initial startup of your computer, a window will invite you

to register. Please fill in the information and click Next. The second

window you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide

you with a more personable customer service experience.

Another option

Another way to register your Packard Bell product is to visit our

website at registration.packardbell.com. Choose your country and

follow the simple instructions.

4 - Quick start guide

After registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with

important information that you should keep in a safe place.

Your computer will automatically install software and prepare your

computer for use. This may take some time, please do not turn off

your computer; wait until the installation has finished.

You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able. The Packard

Bell Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs

and then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by

Packard Bell. You will need a pack of writable DVDs.

See page 82 for more information about recovery.

Packard Bell provides several options to support your purchase.

Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and

place of purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide;

save your proof of purchase. Before you call us, please write down any

error message that accompanies the problem, and have the computer

in front of you and switched on if possible. Having these items to

hand when contacting us will ensure better and quicker service.

Remember to visit www.packardbell.com - Check out the support

section for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads.

You can find information about the warranty for your computer and

how to contact technical support in your computer’s Warranty.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

RECOVERY

HAVING TROUBLE?

Packard Bell support

Packard Bell website

Warranty and contact information

Getting to know your computer - 5

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER

After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup instructions,

let us show you around your new Packard Bell FRPSXWHU.

TOP VIEW - DISPLAY

# Icon Item Description

1 Webcam Web camera for video communication.

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TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD

−

Note:

The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed.

2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),

displays computer output.

3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

#Icon Item Description

1Power button /

indicator

Turns the computer on and off. Indicates the

computer's power status.

2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

−Special keys are described on page 7.

3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

Indicates the computer's battery status.

−Charging: The light shows amber when

the battery is charging.

−Fully charged: The light shows blue when

in AC mode.

Communication

indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless

connectivity device status.

5Click buttons (left

and right)

The left and right side of the button function

as left and right selection buttons.

#Icon Item Description

Getting to know your computer -

Special keys

Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special

functions. The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon.

Hotkeys

The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access Num Lock,

function keys and navigation commands.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before

pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Icon Function Description

Fn Hotkey for second

function

Activates a second function on certain keys.

E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12 keys.

Social Networking

Opens the Social Networks application.

−If this application is not installed, the key will start

your instant messenging application.

Help Opens the User's Guide for your computer.

Communication Enables/disables the computer’s communication

devices.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

external monitor (if connected) and both.

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Hotkey Function Description

Fn + Special keys

(see page 7)

Function keys Activates the F1 to F12 keys.

Fn + Page Up Home Scrolls to the beginning of a document.

Fn + Page Down End Scrolls to the end of a document.

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−Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12 function keys

when starting your computer or when using the BIOS.

To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change the

function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when starting your

computer, then select the Main menu and change Function key behavior to

Function keys).

REAR VIEW

LEFT VIEW

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# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to your computer’s AC adapter.

2Ethernet (RJ-45)

port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based

network.

3External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external

monitor, LCD projector).

4Ventilation and

cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

−Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse,

USB camera).

Getting to know your computer - 9

RIGHT VIEW

213 4

# Icon Item Description

1Multi-in-1 card

reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard

(MMC), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-

Picture Card (xD).

−Push to remove/install the card. Only one

card can operate at any given time.

Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.

Headphones /

speaker jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones).

−Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets

with built-in microphone (e.g. Acer smart

handheld headsets).

3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB devices (e.g., USB mouse,

USB camera).

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

−Wrap the computer security lock cable

around an immovable object such as a

table or handle of a locked drawer.

Insert the lock into the notch and turn the

key to secure the lock.

Some keyless models are also available.

10 - Quick start guide

BASE VIEW

# Icon Item Description

1Ventilation and

cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

−Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

Memory

compartment Houses the computer's main memory.

Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured

with screws).

3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a

suitable tool and slide to release.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

6 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

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