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2 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Q UICK S ETUP 1. See the illustrations at the start of this guide for setup instructions. 2. If yo ur co mp ut er ha s bee n st or ed or tr an sp or te d i n a co ld or da m p e nv iro n me nt , a ll ow it to wa rm to room temperature before turning it on. 3. Allow the battery to fully charge: Charging: L ...
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Table of Contents - 3 Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide T ABLE OF C ONTENT S Important Information 4 Getting to know your computer 5 Turning your Computer On and Off ............................................. ...................................... 5 External Features .................................. ...................................... ...
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4 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide I MPORTANT I NFORMATION Thank you for purchasing a P ackard Bell computer! This guide has been designed to introduce you to the fe atures of your computer and as sist in your computing experience. It will also help you maintain your comput er and troubleshoot in case you encounter a problem. Packard Bell ...
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Getting to know your computer - 5 G ETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Your computer benefits from a compact design that pr ovides all the features you need in a portable system. For illustration purposes only, colours may vary. Turning your Computer On and Off Turning your Comp uter On 1. Turn on any devices connected to your computer (e.g. printer). 2. ...
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6 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide External Features The main features of your computer are illustrated below: Communicat ion Expansion Display and Audio Other Connectors Other Features * - optional, depends on configuration pu rchased. Network Modem* USB (x3) DVI (for external monitor) Line out/Headphones (3.5mm socket) Microphone (3.5mm ...
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Getting to know your computer - 7 Your computer provides a series of ports and connectors that can be used to expand your computer to your needs. The port and connector types described below ar e may be available on your Packard Bell computer. However, certain features are optional and may not be available on the specific model you have purchased. ...
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8 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Internal Microphone - The built-in microphone allows you to tr ansfer sound (i.e. your voice) to your computer. Latch - Slide this latch to the right to unlatch the LCD panel. Kensington Lock Fixture - This fixture allows you to attach a Kens ington security lock or other compatible lock to protect your c ...
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Getting to know your computer - 9 Keyboard Panel The keyboard panel includes the following features: Function Keys Twelve function keys, F1 to F12, are available on the keyboard. These keys may provide special functions with some programs and may be used with the Fn key (below) to activate hardware functions. See the specific program's help fi ...
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10 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Touchpad The touchpad is an easy way to contro l the pointer with your finger. Lightly glide your finger across the t ouchpad and the pointer mimics the move ment. When using the touchpad, you can: • Click on the left button, or tap once on the touchpad, equivalent to a single click of a left mouse but ...
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Getting to know your computer - 11 Precautions ✓ If a program needs a disc, insert the disc into the drive before you start the program. ✓ Do not force a disc into the drive; make sure the di sc is correctly inserted, then close the disc tray. ✓ Do not eject the disc without firs t closing the program that is using the disc. This could potent ...
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12 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide C OMPUTER B ASICS S AFETY AND C OMFORT Safety Precautions Please follow the guidelines below to use your co mputer comfortably and to avoid health problems. Computer Envir onment Make sure that the computer: ✓ is away from direct sunlight and sources of heat; ✓ is away from magnetic fields or an y de ...
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Computer Basics - 13 P OWER S UPPLY Your computer requires a constant, st able power source to keep running. If you are at h ome then the AC adapter can be connected to a mains socket a nd used for as long as necessary. On the road, or if you simpl y want to avoid trailing wires, your computer's battery can power the computer. AC Power Adapter ...
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14 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Battery Power While you are away from an AC power supply, your computer uses a rechargeable battery (specifications depend on the model purchased). The battery pack ca n be removed (page 15), which allows you to carry multiple batteries for long journeys, or to repl ace an aged battery that has lost perf ...
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Computer Basics - 15 Keep the battery away from heat sources includi ng direct sunlight, open fires, microwave ovens and high-voltage containers. Temperat ures over 60ºC may cause damage. • Do not drop or subject the battery to impacts. • Do not disassemble the battery. • Do not solder the battery. • Do not puncture the battery. • Do not ...
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16 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide 5. Continue to hold the battery release lat ch as you slide the battery ( C ) out of the system. Inserting the battery 1. Align the battery pack ( C ) with the battery bay ( D ). 2. Slide the battery into the bay until securely locked into place. 3. Slide the battery security lock ( A ) tow ards the lock ...
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Computer Basics - 17 Most computer equipment contains hazardous material s, which are best kept out of landfills. Through recycling, many materials used in com puters can be re covered and used again. Many charitable organizations collect computer equipment, oth er compan ies can repair and sell used computers. F IRST STEPS ON THE N ET Get Connecte ...
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18 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide What are Benefits of a Wireless Network? Mobility Wireless LAN systems allow allows you and other user’s of your ho me network to share access to files and devices connected to the network, for example a printe r or scanner. Further options allow you to share an Internet connection with ot her computer ...
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Computer Basics - 19 Surf the Net! Packard Bell Website To get you started why not visit ou r website, www.packardbell.com ! Packard Bell is dedicated to provide you with on-going personalised support. Check out our Suppor t section to get help tailored to your needs: ✓ My PC Support can recognize your computer serial number and instantly give yo ...
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20 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide H ELPDESK Y OUR O PERATING S YSTEM FreeDOS Operating System Your system has been supplied with out any software and is pre-inst alled with t he FreeDOS* operating system. Please note that certain ha rdware devices (m odem, video c ard, etc.) and ma ny common appli cations will not run or may not run prop ...
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Packard Bell F10 - page 21
Helpdesk - 21 Packard Bell guarantees that your computer was 1 00% virus free at the time of purchase and does not cover damages due to viruses. Tips to Avoid Viruses Download from trusted Websites: If you download a file from a Website, make sure it is from a legitimate and reputable source. If you are uncertain, you can do wnload the suspicious f ...
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22 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Spyware is sometimes used by unscrupulous companie s to monitor and track the sites you visit on the Internet so as to determine your web-surfing habits and display targeted pop-up ads on your screen. However, some kinds of spyware go beyond simple tracking and actually monitor k eystrokes and cap ture p ...
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Helpdesk - 23 ✓ A screen saver may be active. 1. Strike any key to reactivate the display. Always connect your monitor to the graphics card, if present. If one video port does not work, then please try the other. The number of items availa ble will depend on your computer’s configuration. ✓ Test the power socket: 1. Plug any other electric al ...
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24 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide ✓ Are there updates available f o r the erratic application(s)? If you do not notice improvement after reinstalling your program, please check the software editor's Website for updates. ✓ Is your computer up-to-date? Malicious programs such as virus and spyware can infect you r computer and caus ...
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Helpdesk - 25 b.Press all the keys of your keyboard to ensu re that no key is stuck. c.Tap the mouse buttons to ensure that none of them are stuck. d.Switch your computer ON again. My Comp uter Has no Soun d 1. The speaker volume may be set too low. Adjust the volume controls (either on your speakers, keyboard, or on the computer). 2. Your speakers ...
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26 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide 6. Your account with your Internet Service Provider has been terminated o r y ou r I S P s er v e r is un a v ai la - ble. Contact your ISP and check th e access co nditions to their Internet server. 7. You have moved and your dialling location has changed. You are using a DSL or cable connection 1. Your ...
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Helpdesk - 27 7. No power is supplied to the printer. a.Plug the printer into a different wall socket. b.Restart the computer and printer again and try pr inting to determine if the previous socket was faulty. 8. The printer cable is damaged: if you have another pr inter cable, try using it to determine if your printer cable is faulty. 9. Your prin ...
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Packard Bell F10 - page 28
28 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide P ACKARD B ELL L IMITED W ARRANTY 1. D EFINITIONS − " Packard Bell " shall mean: Packard Bell B.V., Nieuweweg 279, 660 3 BN, Wijchen, The Netherlands or its au- thorised representative. − " Customer " or " You " shall mean the end-user or the purchaser of th e Packard Be ...
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Packard Bell Limited Warran ty - 29 If the Customer requests Service & Support in another co untry than the Countr y and/or when the Warranty period on the Product is finished, Service & Su pport will be invoiced to the Consumer. Specifically for batteries: Disposable batteries that may be included with the Produc t are not covered by any w ...
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30 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide − The Product defect is due to any reason which in Packard Be ll’s sole discretion is not a result of a defect in ma- terial or workmanship; − The Customer has not followed all procedur es set out in this Limited Warranty. 5. L IMIT ATION OF L IABILITY This Warranty rep laces all othe r warranties, ...
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Packard Bell Limited Warran ty - 31 Packard Bell reserves the right to charge parts and labour if Packard Bell discovers no defect or problem in the Product, if the Customer has not complied with one of the co nditions set out in this section or if the defect is a customer induced defect (for example if the defect is caus ed by neglect or misuse). ...
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32 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide R EGULATORY I NFORMATION E UROPEAN N OTICE Products with th e CE marking comply with b oth the El ectromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) - issued by the Council of the Eu ropean Communities. Compliance with these directives implies conf ormity to th ...
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Regulatory Information - 33 Building Supply Only connect the equipment to a building supply that is in accordance with current wiring regulations in your country. In the U.K., these are the IEE regulations. BABT’s Apparatus Approval This equipment complies with BABT’s Apparatus Appr oval No. NS/G/1234/J/100003 with regard to indirect Connection ...
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34 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide The optical devices installed in your comp uter are designed for use solely as components of such electronic product and therefore do not comply with the appr opriate requirements of Code of F ederal Regulation Sec. 1040.10 and Sec. 1040.11 for COMPLE TE laser products. Because exposure to laser radiatio ...
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Index - 35 I NDEX A AC Adapter ... ....................... ........................ 7, 13 Attachmen ts ............. ........................ ................ 21 Audio CDs .................................. ...................... 10 Audio Ports ......... ....................... ........................ 7 B Backups .................... ............. ...
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36 - Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide Power ON/OFF ...................................... ........... 5 Printer ......................................... ..................... 26 R Regulatory Informati on .................................. ... 32 S Safe computing .................................. ............... 20 Safety precauti ons ..... ...
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