Elitegroup A900 (V2.1) User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction--------------------------------------------------1
Welcome to the DeskNote Computer --------------------------------------- 2
Unpacking the DeskNote Computer ----------------------------------------- 2
Accessories and Optional Devices------------------------------------------- 3
Getting to Know Your Computer -------------------------------------------- 3
Opening the LCD Panel ------------------------------------------------ 3
The Front ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6
The Right Side ----------------------------------------------------------- 7
The Left Side------------------------------------------------------------- 7
The Rear Side ------------------------------------------------------------ 8
The Bottom--------------------------------------------------------------10
Preparing the DeskNote for Transport -------------------------------------11
Chapter 2: Getting Started -------------------------------------------13
Operating Environment ------------------------------------------------------13
Connecting the AC Adapter -------------------------------------------------13
Using the AC adapter as your power source ------------------------14
Using both the battery and AC adapter as your power source ----15
Turning On Your DeskNote Computer ------------------------------------16
About the ROM BIOS -------------------------------------------------17
About the Power-On Self Test ----------------------------------------17
Resetting the System ---------------------------------------------------18
Adjusting the Brightness-----------------------------------------------18
Operating on Battery Power -------------------------------------------------18
Chapter 3: Using the DeskNote Computer----------------------19
The LCD Display -------------------------------------------------------------19
Adjusting the LCD Screen Display-----------------------------------19
A Tour of the DeskNote's Keyboard ---------------------------------------20
The DeskNote’s Hot Key Controls-----------------------------------22
The TouchPad -----------------------------------------------------------------22
Using the TouchPad ----------------------------------------------------22
TouchPad Precautions -------------------------------------------------23
Connecting an External Tracking Devices---------------------------------24
Data Storage and Retrieval --------------------------------------------------24
The Upgradeable HDD Module --------------------------------------24
To Upgrade Your Hard Drive-----------------------------------------24
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