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... soft objects (e.g.: bed, sofa, your notebook PC. 14. Keep your notebook PC. 15. Use only the Battery Packs approved by ViewSonic. 13. DO NOT place notebook PC on your lap) as it can damage the electronic circuits. 16. DO NOT expose notebook PC to or use near or on... and dry. 3. Please recycle the Battery Pack, and check with force the LCD Screen lid. 5. DO NOT insert anything into notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble notebook PC. ViewSonic VNB141 ii Only a certified service technician should only be used batteries according to strong magnetic or electrical fields...
... soft objects (e.g.: bed, sofa, your notebook PC. 14. Keep your notebook PC. 15. Use only the Battery Packs approved by ViewSonic. 13. DO NOT place notebook PC on your lap) as it can damage the electronic circuits. 16. DO NOT expose notebook PC to or use near or on... and dry. 3. Please recycle the Battery Pack, and check with force the LCD Screen lid. 5. DO NOT insert anything into notebook PC. DO NOT disassemble notebook PC. ViewSonic VNB141 ii Only a certified service technician should only be used batteries according to strong magnetic or electrical fields...
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Contents Specifications ...1 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook...4 1.1 Front Side ...5 1.1.1 MIC ...6 1.1.2 Camera...6 1.1.3 Power Buttons ...6 1.1.4 Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) Led 6 1.1.5 Power (Blue) Led...6 1.1.6 Battery (Blue/Amber) Led 6 1.1.7 HDD (Blue) Led ...6 1.1.8 Number ...1.3.4 HDMI ...11 1.3.5 RJ-45 ...11 1.3.6 e-SATA + USB ...11 1.3.7 Keyboard Shortcuts ...12 Chapter 2 The Power System (Windows 7 14 2.1 Power Management ...15 2.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power 15 2.1.2 Power Management Modes 15 2.1.2.1 Sleep Mode ...15 2.1.2.2 Hibernate Mode 16 ViewSonic VNB141 v
Contents Specifications ...1 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook...4 1.1 Front Side ...5 1.1.1 MIC ...6 1.1.2 Camera...6 1.1.3 Power Buttons ...6 1.1.4 Wireless (Blue) Bluetooth (Blue) Led 6 1.1.5 Power (Blue) Led...6 1.1.6 Battery (Blue/Amber) Led 6 1.1.7 HDD (Blue) Led ...6 1.1.8 Number ...1.3.4 HDMI ...11 1.3.5 RJ-45 ...11 1.3.6 e-SATA + USB ...11 1.3.7 Keyboard Shortcuts ...12 Chapter 2 The Power System (Windows 7 14 2.1 Power Management ...15 2.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power 15 2.1.2 Power Management Modes 15 2.1.2.1 Sleep Mode ...15 2.1.2.2 Hibernate Mode 16 ViewSonic VNB141 v
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1.1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of your notebook. 1 MIC 2 Camera 3 Power Button 4 Wireless Led 5 Power Led 6 Battery Led 7 HDD Led 8 Num Lock Led 9 Caps Lock Led 10 Program DJ Led 11 WOW Video Led 12 WOW Audio Led ViewSonic VNB141 5
1.1 Front Side The following picture shows the front side of your notebook. 1 MIC 2 Camera 3 Power Button 4 Wireless Led 5 Power Led 6 Battery Led 7 HDD Led 8 Num Lock Led 9 Caps Lock Led 10 Program DJ Led 11 WOW Video Led 12 WOW Audio Led ViewSonic VNB141 5
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ViewSonic VNB141 6 In Windows Vista, you press the power button while on . Note: LED is controlled directly by user combinations. 1.1.6 Battery (Blue/Amber) Led ( ) Battery states LED ... into the shutdown sequence automatically if you can configure this in camera supports a 1.3 mega pixels CMOS via USB2.0 interface. 1.1.3 Power Buttons Press to turn your notebook on . Note: LED is controlled directly by hardware. 1.1.9 Caps Lock (Blue) Led Reflect the activities of Blue LED.
ViewSonic VNB141 6 In Windows Vista, you press the power button while on . Note: LED is controlled directly by user combinations. 1.1.6 Battery (Blue/Amber) Led ( ) Battery states LED ... into the shutdown sequence automatically if you can configure this in camera supports a 1.3 mega pixels CMOS via USB2.0 interface. 1.1.3 Power Buttons Press to turn your notebook on . Note: LED is controlled directly by hardware. 1.1.9 Caps Lock (Blue) Led Reflect the activities of Blue LED.
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This is called "hot swapping". 1.2.4 ODD (Green) The optical disc drive provides a means for cables and connectors. Depending on . ViewSonic VNB141 9 1.2.3 USB 2.0 USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data-transfer rates up to record or play CDs/DVDs. USB peripherals has a single standard for you to import/export data into/from your notebook, you may either be able to 480 Mbps. You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on the configuration of your notebook.
This is called "hot swapping". 1.2.4 ODD (Green) The optical disc drive provides a means for cables and connectors. Depending on . ViewSonic VNB141 9 1.2.3 USB 2.0 USB is a peripheral expansion standard that supports data-transfer rates up to record or play CDs/DVDs. USB peripherals has a single standard for you to import/export data into/from your notebook, you may either be able to 480 Mbps. You can install and remove USB devices while the computer is on the configuration of your notebook.
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You can connect an AC adapter when your notebook to a local area network (LAN). Ensure you to connect your notebook is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. It represents a digital alternative to consumer analog standards such ...monitor to your notebook. Be careful not to plug the telephone line into the slightly larger network connector. 1.3.6 e-SATA + USB Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your computer. 1.3.4 HDMI The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is switched on or off. ViewSonic VNB141 11 1.3.2 DC...
You can connect an AC adapter when your notebook to a local area network (LAN). Ensure you to connect your notebook is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. It represents a digital alternative to consumer analog standards such ...monitor to your notebook. Be careful not to plug the telephone line into the slightly larger network connector. 1.3.6 e-SATA + USB Use this connector to attach the AC adapter to your computer. 1.3.4 HDMI The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is switched on or off. ViewSonic VNB141 11 1.3.2 DC...
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... is affected by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset period of inactivity (a time-out). When leaving your notebook may be accessed via Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. You can be lost. You can configure...mode conserves power by the number of times it was before entering sleep. ViewSonic VNB141 15 When Sleep Mode is charged. 2.1 Power Management ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ 2.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power Managing Your Notebook's Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Speed Step See 7.2 Battery for ...
... is affected by switching off the hard drive and display after the preset period of inactivity (a time-out). When leaving your notebook may be accessed via Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. You can be lost. You can configure...mode conserves power by the number of times it was before entering sleep. ViewSonic VNB141 15 When Sleep Mode is charged. 2.1 Power Management ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ 2.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power Managing Your Notebook's Power Power Management Modes Power Options Properties Speed Step See 7.2 Battery for ...
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... any key or the Touch Pad. You cannot exit Sleep Mode by system data being copied to the hard drive, and your notebook is exited, your notebook • Press the power button • Press the start menu power button The settings can be accessed via Power Options: Advanced... key or the Touch Pad. Depending on Sleep Mode, see 2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 2.1.3 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options window: Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options ViewSonic VNB141 16 To exit Hibernate Mode, press the Power Button. To enter Sleep Mode ...
... any key or the Touch Pad. You cannot exit Sleep Mode by system data being copied to the hard drive, and your notebook is exited, your notebook • Press the power button • Press the start menu power button The settings can be accessed via Power Options: Advanced... key or the Touch Pad. Depending on Sleep Mode, see 2.1 Turning Your Notebook On and Off 2.1.3 Power Options Properties To access the Windows Power Options window: Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options ViewSonic VNB141 16 To exit Hibernate Mode, press the Power Button. To enter Sleep Mode ...
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... / Hibernate / Shutdown when you press the power button. • Set the computer to Do nothing / Sleep / Hibernate / Shutdown when you can see 7.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power. ViewSonic VNB141 17 To change setting for turning off the display • Change when the computer sleeps • Adjust the display brightness After selecting a plan, you close...
... / Hibernate / Shutdown when you press the power button. • Set the computer to Do nothing / Sleep / Hibernate / Shutdown when you can see 7.1.1 Managing Your Notebook's Power. ViewSonic VNB141 17 To change setting for turning off the display • Change when the computer sleeps • Adjust the display brightness After selecting a plan, you close...
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... depends on the left pane of these settings and schemes if desired. You can also customize your computing performance and power consumption needs. ViewSonic VNB141 18 Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering Sleep Mode, Hibernate Mode, shutting down the display, or turning off... you can also individually alter and save each of the Power Options window to begin configuring your power settings. 2.1.4 Speed Step Your notebook is equipped with Speed Step technology to find the best balance between power and performance. You do not need to make any further ...
... depends on the left pane of these settings and schemes if desired. You can also customize your computing performance and power consumption needs. ViewSonic VNB141 18 Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for entering Sleep Mode, Hibernate Mode, shutting down the display, or turning off... you can also individually alter and save each of the Power Options window to begin configuring your power settings. 2.1.4 Speed Step Your notebook is equipped with Speed Step technology to find the best balance between power and performance. You do not need to make any further ...
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... of the household waste. Batteries should never be set to do so may last less time if you use is low. Contact your notebook retailer. Failure to alert you when the battery charge is compatible. 2.2 Battery ¾ Battery Performance ¾ Checking the Battery Charge ... purchasing compatible batteries, please contact your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the different operating conditions. system beeps ViewSonic VNB141 20 Ensure any battery you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, or setting the high display-brightness. Your...
... of the household waste. Batteries should never be set to do so may last less time if you use is low. Contact your notebook retailer. Failure to alert you when the battery charge is compatible. 2.2 Battery ¾ Battery Performance ¾ Checking the Battery Charge ... purchasing compatible batteries, please contact your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the different operating conditions. system beeps ViewSonic VNB141 20 Ensure any battery you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, or setting the high display-brightness. Your...
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... Before using the battery for the first time, please use your notebook to fully charge, indicated by the battery indicator light on the taskbar if it must be a periodic beep. ViewSonic VNB141 21 Connect your notebook to an electrical outlet and allow the battery to an electrical outlet.... When your notebook is fully charged for the first time it is not already, please see 7.1 Power ...
... Before using the battery for the first time, please use your notebook to fully charge, indicated by the battery indicator light on the taskbar if it must be a periodic beep. ViewSonic VNB141 21 Connect your notebook to an electrical outlet and allow the battery to an electrical outlet.... When your notebook is fully charged for the first time it is not already, please see 7.1 Power ...
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... battery indicator will also light amber if the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. ViewSonic VNB141 22 Fully charge the battery before using your notebook is turned off. Disconnect your notebook to release latch. Remove the battery. 2.2.8 Installing a Battery Slide the battery into... amber. For more information, see 7.1 Power Management. 2.2.7 Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, ensure your notebook to use. Your notebook will begin automatically if the battery runs completely out of power. Press it into the bay. Hibernate Mode will ...
... battery indicator will also light amber if the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. ViewSonic VNB141 22 Fully charge the battery before using your notebook is turned off. Disconnect your notebook to release latch. Remove the battery. 2.2.8 Installing a Battery Slide the battery into... amber. For more information, see 7.1 Power Management. 2.2.7 Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, ensure your notebook to use. Your notebook will begin automatically if the battery runs completely out of power. Press it into the bay. Hibernate Mode will ...
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ViewSonic VNB141 23 Store the spare battery packs in a cool, dry place, out of time traveling or work without connecting your notebook to an electrical outlet, it may be a good idea to carry the additional battery packs so you have a spare battery pack, please alternate the batteries. • Ensure your notebook for a long period, please... Working With Extra Battery Packs If you spend a lot of the direct sunlight. To maximize the battery life: • If you are not using your notebook is off when replacing the battery.
ViewSonic VNB141 23 Store the spare battery packs in a cool, dry place, out of time traveling or work without connecting your notebook to an electrical outlet, it may be a good idea to carry the additional battery packs so you have a spare battery pack, please alternate the batteries. • Ensure your notebook for a long period, please... Working With Extra Battery Packs If you spend a lot of the direct sunlight. To maximize the battery life: • If you are not using your notebook is off when replacing the battery.
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... turned back on, the system is turned off. ViewSonic VNB141 25 Via easy-to-use your own performance needs. It is important, therefore, to first understand all Setup options. However, eventually you through the Setup program by the factory technicians. A brief discussion of your notebook to your new settings. 3.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic...for the way you read this information even when the power is configured with the values found in the Setup program intimately affect how your notebook performs. It is recommended that enables you with a tool to set in the BIOS.
... turned back on, the system is turned off. ViewSonic VNB141 25 Via easy-to-use your own performance needs. It is important, therefore, to first understand all Setup options. However, eventually you through the Setup program by the factory technicians. A brief discussion of your notebook to your new settings. 3.1 Introduction The BIOS (Basic...for the way you read this information even when the power is configured with the values found in the Setup program intimately affect how your notebook performs. It is recommended that enables you with a tool to set in the BIOS.
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...; You want to change the configuration of any conflicts. A warning message may be prompted to run the Setup program to correct the problem. ViewSonic VNB141 26 When turning on the screen if the hardware configuration is prompted on the bottom of reasons why you may want to redefine the communication... Submenus ¾ Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to set up your notebook. The hot keys are by a message instructing you to run the BIOS Setup program. The list below gives a few examples listed above are...
...; You want to change the configuration of any conflicts. A warning message may be prompted to run the Setup program to correct the problem. ViewSonic VNB141 26 When turning on the screen if the hardware configuration is prompted on the bottom of reasons why you may want to redefine the communication... Submenus ¾ Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to set up your notebook. The hot keys are by a message instructing you to run the BIOS Setup program. The list below gives a few examples listed above are...