Haier Computer

USER'S MANUAL
ENGLISH

September 2013

CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START ........................................................................................... 5

Make sure you have everything .................................................................................... 5
Familiarize yourself with the computer ........................................................................ 6
OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL ............................................................................... 6
FRONT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 7
LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 9
RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW ......................................................................................... 11
BACK OVERVIEW .................................................................................................... 12
BOTTOM OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 13

GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................ 14

Power Sources .............................................................................................................. 14
CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS .............................................................. 14
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................................................ 15
Starting Your Notebook ................................................................................................ 16
POWER ON .............................................................................................................. 16
Status Indicators ....................................................................................................... 17
Using Function Keys ................................................................................................. 19
Using the TouchPad .................................................................................................. 20
Memory Module Upgrade ......................................................................................... 21

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................... 22
Identifying the Problem ................................................................................................ 22

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 place or drop objects on the computer

and DO NOT apply heavy pressure on it.

DO NOT subject the computer to magnetic

fields.

DO NOT expose to direct sunlight.

DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity

by keeping it away fromA/C and heating vents.

DO NOT expose the computer to rain or

moisture.

DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat.

DO NOT tamper with the batteries. Keep them

away from children.

DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive

chemicals.

DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick

up or hold your notebook by the display.

DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids

directly on the display.

If you are traveling with your computer, remember

to carry it as hand luggage. Do not check it in as
baggage.

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Make sure you have everything
When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all
the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have the following:
Notebook Computer
Lithium-Ion battery
AC adapter with power cord
Driver and Applications CD
Quick Start Guide or User Guide
Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you may also need the following items:
Dual DVD+/-RW Application CD
Super Multi DVD RW Application CD
Blu-ray/DVD RW Application Disc
Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the
following pages to learn about all of your notebook components.
NOTE

Depending on the model you purchased, the actual appearance of your notebook
may vary from that shown in this manual.

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Familiarize yourself with the computer

OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL
To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up.
When closing it, be sure not to slam it shut.

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FRONT OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the front of the notebook.
Camera

Microphone

Display Panel

Suspend/
Power On Button
Keyboard

TouchPad
Pointing Device

Status Indicator Lights

Camera
The built-in HD/VGA camera allows you to snap a photo or create a video chat or video conference
with just a click.

Microphone
The built-in microphone allows for the reception and transmission of voice and/or other audio
data to any program capable of accepting such input.

Display Panel
The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Select models may feature a touchscreen display panel, which allows you to operate software on
your notebook using touch gestures.

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Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with the numeric keys and the dedicated Windows keys.

TouchPad Pointing Device

The TouchPad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with a single rocker bar and a touch
sensitive movement pad.

Status Indicator Lights

The Status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Suspend/
Power On status, battery/AC adapter status, and hard disk drive (HDD) activity.

Suspend/Power On Button
This button turns your notebook on and off or puts it to sleep. (See Suspend/Power On Button in
the Power On section for more information.)

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LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW

The following is a brief description of the left side of the notebook.

Power Adapter Port

USB Ports
LAN (RJ-45) Port

HDMI Port

Memory Card Reader

Kensington Lock Slot

Power Adapter Port

The power adapter port allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your notebook and charge
the internal Lithium-Ion battery.

LAN (RJ-45) Port

The LAN port is designed to support a 10/100/1000 Base-T standard RJ-45 plug.

HDMI Port
The HDMI port allows you to connect a video device such as a television, a projector, or a VCR
to your computer.

USB Ports
The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. They support v3.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 4.8 Gb/s. USB 3.0 is backwards
compatible with USB 2.0.

Memory Card Reader

The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures, music
and data between your notebook and flash compatible devices such as digital cameras, MP3
players, mobile phones, and PDAs.

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Kensington Lock Slot

The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object with an
optional security cable.

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RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW

The following is a brief description of the right side of the notebook.
Audio Combo Jack
(Headphone & Microphone)

Optical Drive*

USB Port

Optical Drive Eject Button*

Emergency Tray Release*

Audio Combo Jack (Headphone & Microphone)

The audio combo jack allows you to connect headphones, external speakers, amplifiers or an
external mono microphone.

USB Port
The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. It supports v2.0 of the USB
standard, which allows data exchange rates as high as 480 Mb/s.

Optical Drive*
The optical drive allows you to play back media discs such as CDs and DVDs. Depending on the
configuration of your notebook, it may also allow you to burn CDs and DVDs.

Optical Drive Eject Button*

The optical drive eject Button allows you to open the optical drive tray to remove or insert a DVD
or CD.

Emergency Tray Release*

The emergency tray release allows you to open the optical drive tray without powering on your
notebook.
*Select models only.

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BACK OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the back of the notebook.

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BOTTOM OVERVIEW
The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook.
Battery Lock

Lithium-Ion Battery Compartment

Battery
Release Latch
Rating
Label

Fan Outlets

Compartment Covers

Battery Lock
The battery lock holds the battery in place. It can be unlocked to remove the battery.

Lithium-Ion Battery Compartment

The battery compartment contains the internal Lithium-Ion battery. It can be unlocked for the
removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged
battery with a charged Lithium-Ion battery.

Battery Release Latch

The battery release latch holds the battery in place. It can be released to remove the battery.

Fan Outlets
These are open ports for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer's internal components. Do
not block or place the computer in such a position that you inadvertently allow the outlet to
become blocked.

Compartment Covers
The main compartment contains the Wireless LAN card (Not available in all configurations),
memory modules and CPU. The hard disk drive compartment contains the internal hard disk
drive.

Rating Label
The label shows the model number and other information about your notebook.

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Power Sources
Your computer has two types of power source: a Lithium-Ion battery or an AC adapter.

CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS

The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery.

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook PC.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet.

Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power

1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed.
2. Remove the AC adapter. Your notebook will automatically switch to battery power.
NOTE

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The Lithium-Ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need
to connect the AC adapter to use your notebook PC.

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RECHARGING THE BATTERY

The Lithium-Ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery,
make sure the battery is installed and the computer is connected to the AC.
There is no "memory effect" in Lithium-Ion batteries; therefore you do not need to discharge the
battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook
PC is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put
your computer into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.

Low Battery State

When the battery charge is low, a notification message appears. If you do not respond to the low
battery message, the battery continues to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this
happens, your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee your data will be
saved once the notebook reaches this point.
CAUTION

To protect your computer from damage, use only the power adapter that came
with it because each power adapter has its own power output rating.

Battery Replacement
There is danger of explosion of an incorrect battery type is used for replacement. For computers
equipped with a replaceable lithium-ion battery pack, the following applies:
if the battery is placed in an OPERATOR ACCESS AREA, there shall be a marking close to
the battery, or a statement in both the operating and the servicing instructions;
if the battery is placed elsewhere in the computer, there shall be a marking close the battery
or a statement in the servicing instructions.
The marking or statement shall include the following or similar text:
CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

Once your note computer goes into Suspend mode as a result of a dead battery you will be unable
to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged
battery. Once you have provided power, you can press the Suspend/Resume button to resume
operation. In Suspend mode, your data is maintained for some time, but if a power source is not
provided promptly, the Power indicator stops flashing and the goes out, in which case you have
lost the data that was not saved. Once you provide power, you can continue to use your computer
while an adapter charges the battery.

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Starting Your Notebook

POWER ON
Suspend/Power On Button
The suspend/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have
connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your
notebook by pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard. If you need to
take an extended break press the button again to turn it off.
CAUTION

Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or
vibration, as you risk damaging the hard disk.

When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the
internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits
an audio warning and or displays and error message.
Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating
system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook loads the installed
operating system.
CAUTION

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Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), or an
unrecoverable error may occur.

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STATUS INDICATORS
The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. These modes are: Power
on/Suspend status, Battery/AC Adapter status, and hard disk drive (HDD) activity.

Power On/Suspend Status Indicator

Power On/
Suspend Status Indicator

Battery/AC Adapter
Status Indicator

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator

Power On Indicator
This light on the power button and on the front of the system illuminates when the computer is
powered on.

Suspend Status Indicator

This light flashes when the computer is in the Suspend mode.

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Battery/AC Adapter Status Indicator

The Battery/AC Adapter status indicator tells you whether your notebook is operating from the
AC Adapter or the Lithium-Ion battery, and whether the Lithium-Ion battery is charging or not.
The light illuminates when the computer is operating from the AC Adapter.
If you are charging your battery, the indicator remains on even if your notebook is shut off.
If there is no battery activity, the power adapter is not connected, or the power switch is Off,
the indicator will also be off.
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.

Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity Indicator

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Activity indicator tells you whether your internal hard drive is
being accessed and, if so, how fast.

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USING FUNCTION KEYS

Your computer has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ
for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys
are used.
The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction
with another key.

[FN+F1]: Places the notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing the Power button returns it to
active mode.

[FN+F2]: Enables or disables the wireless network connection.

[FN+F3]: Allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each
time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in
order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor, or
external monitor only.

[FN+F4]: Decreases the screen Brightness.

[FN+F5]: Increases the screen Brightness.

[FN+F6]: Mutes the computer's volume.

[FN+F7]: Decreases the computer's volume.

[FN+F8]: Increases the computer's volume.

[FN+F9]: Plays or pauses the current multimedia track.

[FN+F10]: Stops the current multimedia track.

[FN+F11]: Goes to the previous multimedia track.

[FN+F12]: Goes to the next multimedia track.

[FN+Esc]: Enables or disables the TouchPad function.

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USING THE TOUCHPAD

A TouchPad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is used to control the movement
of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
The TouchPad consists of a cursor control, a single rocker bar, and a scroll bar. The cursor
control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only
requires light pressure from the tip of your finger. The single rocker bar includes the left and
right buttons that function as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the rocker bar may vary
depending on the application that is being used. Finally, the scroll bar allow you to navigate
quickly through pages, without having to use the on-screen cursor to manipulate the up and down
scroll bars.

Clicking
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you
wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move
the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately
release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the
TouchPad once.

Double-Clicking
Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This
procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item
you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the
option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice.

Dragging
Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the
cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its
new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using only the TouchPad. First, tap
the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad
after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the
TouchPad, and then release your finger. Using the Scroll bar allows you to navigate through a
document quickly without using the window's scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you
are navigating through on-line pages.

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MEMORY MODULE UPGRADE

To increase your notebook's memory capacity (up to 8 GB maximum), additional memory modules
may be installed. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module.

Installing a Memory Module

The following steps describe how to install a memory upgrade module. We do not recommend
that you do this yourself.
1. Turn off power to your notebook using the power switch, disconnect the power adapter,
and/or remove the battery pack.
2. Place your notebook upside-down on a
clean work surface.
3. Remove the three screws securing the main
compartment cover in place.
4. Pry up the main compartment cover starting
from the center of the top edge, then around
the left and right side. Once the cover is
released from the securing tabs, lift it away
from the system.
5. The memory upgrade module can be
severely damaged by electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module.
6. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up, with the connector
slot in the compartment.

7. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45o angle and press it firmly onto the connector.
8. Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks into the retaining
clips on either side. You will hear a click when it is properly in place. If you are using two
memory modules, repeat steps 5 to 7 for the other slot.
9. Replace and align the cover with the tabs on the right side. Press downward on the cover to
engage the tabs and around the left side to the bottom edge until it clicks into place. Installation
of the new memory module is now complete.
The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook PC.
Once it is installed, you should leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter
simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral
devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you
isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require
service.

Identifying the Problem

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your notebook.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly. You can also remove
the card from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You
can also disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, contact your support representative.
Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer
support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:
Product name
Product configuration number
Product serial number
Purchase date
Conditions under which the problem occurred
Any error messages that have occurred
Hardware configuration
Type of device connected, if any
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid
direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.

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