HCL Shinestar-NB User manual

Notebook PC

User’s Guide

Notational Conventions

Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text.

Note:

Identifies additional information that requires special attention.

Caution:

Identifies important information that, if not followed,

may result in loss of data or damage to the computer.

Important:

Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example:

Press Enter to complete.

When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while keeping the first key down, press the

remaining keys, finally release all the keys. When necessary, keys are also shown in graphics.

Any title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface.

Overview

Getting Started

Chapter - 3

Knowing the Parts

Using the Notebook PC

Chapter - 4

Troubleshooting

Chapter - 5

Chapter - 2

Introducing the Notebook PC

Chapter - 1

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC

To prevent possible overheating of the computer's

processor, make sure you don't block the openings

provided for ventilation.

DO NOT press or touch the display panel.

DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work

surfaces.

DO NOT use your notebook computer under

harsh conditions.

DO NOT expose to direct sunlight.

DO NOT use or store in extreme

temperatures.

DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic

fields.

DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer

and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.

If you are traveling with your computer,

remember to carry it as hand luggage. Do not

check it in as baggage.

DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids

directly on the display.

DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never

pick up or hold your notebook by the display.

DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive

chemicals.

DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them

away from children.

DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat.

DO NOT expose the computer to rain or

moisture.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity

by keeping it away from A/C and heating vents.

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Introducing the Notebook PC

Chapter - 1

Congratulation on the purchase of new HCL Netbook Computer!

Operating Environment

Since users are likely to maintain the same posture for a long period of time when using the computer, they will

be exhausted more easily if compared with other users engaged in other general operations. This section will

illustrate the suggested posture and the operating environment for the use of the computer.

Health Management

Take a 2 to 3-minute break every 30 minutes when you are operating the computer for a long time.

Sedentariness will also cause stress. Do some gentle gymnastics during your break for recreation. When you

have symptoms such as eyestrain, sleepiness, dizziness, stiff in the shoulders, or numbness of the wrists or

hands, have a rest right away. In case these symptoms remain the next day, please contact your doctor as soon

as possible.

Posture When You Are Using the Computer

Please use the computer with your body relaxed and with a good sitting posture. For this, please pay attention

to the following tips.

! Adjust the height of the desk and the chair to look down from a position a little bit higher than the screen.

! Adjust the chair until you can lean your back closely on the chair and sit down with your back stretched.

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! Relax with no strength put onto your shoulders and bend your knees comfortably.

! Put your wrist comfortably to keep it parallel to the desk.

Operating Environment

Your eyes will feel tired easily if you cannot see the screen clearly. Pay attention to the following tips and adjust

the screen constantly to ensure its clear visibility.

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Use appropriate lighting

Use the same appropriate lighting that is intended for office use when you use the computer.

Adjust the angle of the display to the position with which you can see the display clearly

You won't see the screen clearly if the display reflects light. In addition, the visibility of the display varies with the

angle due to its feature. Adjust the angle of the display to ensure its clear visibility.

Clean the display

A dusty display makes the screen hard to see clearly. Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth to clean the display

regularly.

Important !

This machine is a precision machine. For the place of installation and operation, please read carefully the section

“For the Correct Use of this Product and Your Safety” to ensure the correct operation.

Transportation Precautions

To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect

all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk

drive's head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the

hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the

Notebook PC while the power is still ON. Close the display panel and check that it

is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display

panel.

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Cover Your Notebook PC

You can purchase an optional carrying case to protect it from dirt, water, shock, and scratches.

Note :

The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for. Be careful not to rub or scratch the Notebook PC surfaces

when transporting your Notebook PC.

Cover Your Batteries

If you intend to use battery power, be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery

packs before going on long trips. Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as

it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the

battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use.

Airplane Precautions

Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane. Most airlines will have

restrictions for using electronic devices and will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs

and landings.

Caution :

There are three main types of airport security devices: X-ray machines (used on items placed on conveyor belts),

magnetic detectors (used on people walking through security checks) and magnetic wands (hand-held devices

used on people or individual items). You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X-ray machines.

However, it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic

detectors or expose them to magnetic wands.

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Preparing your Notebook PC

These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC.

Important !

When opening, do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break! Never lift the notebook

PC by the display panel!

Note:

To power ON , the power button needs to pressed slightly deeper and to be hold for a second.

1. Install the battery pack 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter

3. Open the Display Panel 4. Turn ON the Notebook PC

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Right-Side View

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Basic sides of the Notebook PC

Knowing the Parts

Chapter - 2

Knowing the Parts

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To connect a USB device such as a flash drive,

printer, digital camera, joystick, and more.

No. Purpose Description

1

Card Reader Port

2

USB Ports

3

LAN Port

Standard RJ-45 Network port to connect network LAN.

4

Kensington Slot Locks the computer to a stationary object for security.

Allows a Mul tiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD),

Memory Stick (MS) or Memory

Left-Side View

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Knowing the Parts

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No. Purpose Description

Air vent

DC-In Jack port

External Display Port

Notebook’ s cooling vent

To Connect the AC adapter.

To Connect an external display

To Connect an external Microphone

with amplifier, or an audio recording device.

To Connect a set of headphones, external speakers

Microphone Connector

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Audio Output Connector

To connect a USB device such as a flash drive,

printer, digital camera, joystick, and more.

USB Ports

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Knowing the Parts

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Bottom view

No. Purpose Description

1 Battery Lock Slide inwards to lock the battery in place.

Slide outwards to unlock battery.

2 Battery pack Supplies power to computer when external power is

not connected

3 Battery Latch Push outwards to release battery for removal

4 Hard Disk Bay The compartment Where HDD is physically

assembled.

The compartment where memory is assembled.

The inbuilt speaker for audio out from notebook.

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Memory Cover

Speaker

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Top - view

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No. Purpose Description

1 Camera Allows Picture taking or video recording,

Video conferencing.

2 LCD Display 10.1” SVGA LED Backlit TFT LCD panel

3 Power Button To turns the computer power on and off

4 Keyboard It is a standard US layout keyboard with 80 keys

computer.

5 Touchpad Pointing device that provides functionality as

desktop mouse.

6 Right click Button Works the same way as the right mouse button

7 Left click Button Works the same way as the left mouse button

8 LED Indicators From left to right:

Power/ Battery Indicator

Num Lock Indicator

Caps Lock Indicator

Wireless LAN Indicator

9 Microphone It can be used for video conferencing voice

narrations, or simple audio recording

Getting Started

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Power System

Using AC Power

The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter

and the battery power system. The power adapter converts AC power

from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC. Your

Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that

you may connect the power cord to any 100V-120V as well as 220V-

240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters.

Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the

provided Indian-standard AC power cord to a different standard. Most

hotels will provide universal outlets to support different power cords as well as voltages. It is always best

to ask an experienced traveller about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another

country.

With the AC power cord connected to the AC-DC adapter, connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet

(preferably with surge-protection) and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC. Connecting the AC-

DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet's power and the AC-DC converter itself for

compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC. The power LED on the

adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges.

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Battery Care

The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer. It is rechargeable using the AC

adapter.The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer.

Warning !

For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO not disassemble

the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the

Notebook PC and contact an authorised service center.

Note: On while Battery Charging, a common safety feature included in battery designs. I.e. If the adapter is

plugged in when battery % is 95 to 99%, it will not get charged further. Because doing this kind of charging so

frequently(short charge / discharge cycles between 95% and 100%) may cause battery age to reduce.

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Important !

Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook PC or use the Notebook PC's adapter to

power other electrical devices. If there is smoke, burning scent, or extreme heat coming from the AC-DC adapter,

seek servicing. You may damage both your battery pack and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC-DC adapter.

Warning !

The power adapter may become warm to hot when in use, be sure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from

your body.

Using Battery Power

The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack. The battery pack consists of a set of

battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide few hours of battery life.

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Installing and Removing the battery Pack

Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its

battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack.

Important !

Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with the Notebook PC or specifically approved by the

manufacturer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC.

Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of

working data.

To Install the battery Pack : To remove the battery pack :

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If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode, you can return to where you left off the next time

you start up the computer.

To stop in this mode

Do this To start up or resume again

Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your

operating system. This can prevent loss of

unsaved data or damage to your software

programs.

If the system is locked up because of

hardware or software problems, press the

power button to turn off the computer.

Standby

Press the power

button.

Depending on your settings in Windows,

you can put the computer in Standby

mode by:

Press any key or Press

power button.

Closing the display cover

Pressing the Fn+Esc function key

Pressing the power button

Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows,

you can put the computer in

Hibernation mode by:

Press the power

button.

Closing the display cover

Pressing the Fn+Esc function key

Pressing the power button

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Powering ON the Notebook PC

Use power button to turn ON the PC. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system

configuration, press (Del) upon boot up to enter the BIOS Setup. To view post screen press Tab key during

logo screen and press Esc to go to bootable devices.

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Keyboard

Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full-sized keyboard including Functional key for specific

functions.

Function Keys

The function keys (marked in amber colour keys) will act as hot keys when pressed while the fn key is held

down.

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- As of now this function is not implemented this model.

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Keyboard special function Features

Fn + F1 : To Enable / Disable the 3G/WWAN function

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Fn + F2 : To Enable / Disable the WLAN function

Fn + F3 : To Enable / Disable the Touchpad function

Fn + F4 : To Toggle display between Inbuilt LCD and External Monitor

Fn + F5 : To mute / Unmute the volume

Fn + F11 : To do F12 Key functions

Fn + : To Increase the brightness of LCD display

Fn + : To Decrease the brightness of LCD display

Fn + : To Increase the Speaker Volume

Fn + : To Decrease the Speaker Volume

Function Key

Fn+Esc : System Sleep button

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