Haier X3 Pro Laptop Notebook User Manual

Haier X3 Pro Laptop Notebook

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.

FRONT OVERVIEW

The following is an overview of the front of the notebook.

• 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.
• 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.)
• Click Pad Pointing Device
  The Click Pad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two left and right click areas 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.
• 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.
• Keyboard
  A full-size keyboard with the numeric keys and the dedicated Windows® keys.

LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW

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

• 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.
• External Monitor Port
  The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
• 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 Port
  The USB port 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. The USB port supports sleep / Power off charge functionality. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.

RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW

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

• Audio Combo Jack (Headphone & Microphone)
  The audio combo jack allows you to connect headphones, external speakers, amplifiers or an external mono microphone.
• USB Ports
  The USB port allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus device. They support V 2.0 & 3.0 of the USB standard ,which allows data exchange rates as high as 4.8Gb/s . USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB2.0.
• 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 Activity Indicator
  This light flickers to indicate activity when the ODD is playing a media disc or is being accessed by the operating system.
• 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.

Kensington Lock Slot

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

BACK OVERVIEW

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

BOTTOM OVERVIEW

The following is an overview of the bottom of the notebook.

• Battery Release Latch
  The battery release latch holds the battery in place. It can be released 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 Lock
  The battery lock holds the battery in place. It can be unlocked to remove the battery.
• Rating Label
  The label shows the model number and other information about your notebook.
• 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 Cover
  The main compartment contains the Wireless LAN card (Not available in all configurations), memory modules, internal hard disk drive and CPU.

GETTING STARTED

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 Click Pad function.

Using the Click Pad

A Click Pad 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 Click Pad consists of a single continuous surface that includes cursor control, left and right click areas, 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 left and right click areas function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the click areas 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 left- or right- click area. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left click area once, and then immediately release it. To  right-click, move the mouse cursor to th item you wish to select, press the right click area once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Click Pad once.

Double-Clicking

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

Dragging

Dragging means pressing and holding the left click area, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left click area while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using only the Click Pad. First, tap the Click Pad 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 Click Pad, 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.

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. Slide open the battery lock. Slide and hold the battery release latch in the open position and use the other hand to slide the main compartment cover toward the front of the system. Once the cover is released from the securing tabs, lift it away from the system.
4. The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module.
5. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up, with the connector slot in the compartment.
6. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45o angle and press it firmly onto the connector.
7. 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.
8. Replace the cover and slide downward and toward the back of the system 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.

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

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