Packard Bell EasyNote ME69BMP User manual

Table of Contents - 1

Quick Start Guide

Packard Bell EasyNote

ME69BMP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Starting your computer 3

Wireless connection........................................... 3

Registration........................................................ 3

Software installation........................................... 4

Recovery............................................................ 4

Having trouble?.................................................. 4

Getting to know your computer 5

Top view - display .............................................. 5

Top view - keyboard .......................................... 6

Left view............................................................. 7

Right view .......................................................... 7

Base view .......................................................... 8

Using the keyboard 9

Special keys ............................................... 9

Touchpad 11

Touchpad basics.............................................. 11

Touchpad gestures ......................................... 11

Recovery 12

Creating a recovery backup ............................ 12

Creating a drivers and applications backup .... 14

Recovering your system.................................. 16

Reinstalling drivers and applications........ 16

Returning to an earlier system

snapshot .................................................. 18

Returning your system to its factory

condition................................................... 19

Recovering from Windows ....................... 19

Recovering from a recovery backup ........ 21

Regulatory information 24

Environment 34

Software license 36

Packard Bell EasyNote ME69BMP Quick Guide

This revision: 5 August 2013

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Please use this space to write down important information about

your computer.

Product name:

Serial Number:

Date of purchase:

Place of purchase:

isit registration.packardbell.com and discover the benefits of being a customer of

Packard Bell.

Remark: All images are for reference purposes only. Actual configuration may vary.

Starting your computer - 3

STARTING YOUR COMPUTER

Thank you for purchasing this Packard Bell computer!

This guide has been designed to introduce you to the features of your

computer and assist in your computing experience.

After setting up and starting your computer, as shown in the setup

instructions, it will ask you questions that will help you connect to the

Internet. Your computer will then configure installed software.

WIRELESS CONNECTION

To connect to a wireless network, first check the wireless features of your

computer are on, and that the router or modem you want to connect to is

also correctly configured.

• If wireless is not on, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type "Wireless"

and then click on Wireless. Click the toggle switch under Wi-Fi to

enable the wireless connection. Click again to disable.

• To connect to a network, press the Windows key ( ) + W, type

"Wireless" and then click on Connect to a network. Select your

network and enter the password if required.

• After a short delay, your computer should connect to the Internet.

If your network is not detected, or your computer does not connect to the

Internet, please refer to your ISP or router’s documentation. After your

computer starts and you can use it, open Internet Explorer and follow the

instructions.

Alternatively, use a network cable to connect directly to a network port

on your router. Please refer to your ISP or router’s guide.

REGISTRATION

When using your computer for the first time, it is recommended that you

• Faster service from our trained representatives.

• Membership in the Packard Bell community: receive promotions and

participate in customer surveys.

• The latest news from Packard Bell.

How to register

During the initial startup of your computer, a window will invite you to

you'll see contains optional fields that will help us to provide you with a

more personable customer service experience.

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Another option

Another way to register your Packard Bell product is to visit our website at

registration.packardbell.com. Choose your country and follow the

simple instructions.

After registering, you will be sent a confirmation email with important

information that you should keep in a safe place.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Your computer will automatically install software and prepare your

computer for use. This may take some time, please do not turn off your

computer; wait until the installation has finished.

RECOVERY

You should create recovery discs as soon as you are able. The Packard

Bell Recovery Management program allow you to create recovery discs

and then to restore or reinstall applications and drivers provided by

Packard Bell.

HAVING TROUBLE?

Packard Bell provides several options to support your purchase.

Packard Bell support

Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and place of

purchase and model name on the area provided in this guide; save your

proof of purchase. Before you call us, please write down any error

message that accompanies the problem, and have the computer in front of

you and switched on if possible. Having these items to hand when

contacting us will ensure better and quicker service.

Packard Bell website

Remember to visit www.packardbell.com - Check out the support section

for up-to-date information, help, drivers and downloads.

Warranty and contact information

You can find information about the warranty for your computer and how to

contact technical support in your computer’s Warranty.

Getting to know your computer - 5

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

COMPUTER

After setting up your computer, as illustrated in the setup instructions, let

us show you around your new Packard Bell computer.

Packard Bell EasyNote ME69BMP

TOP VIEW - DISPLAY

# Icon Item Description

1 Webcam

Web camera for video communication.

A light next to the Webcam indicates that the

webcam is active.

2 Touchscreen Displays computer output, supports multi-touch

input.

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TOP VIEW - KEYBOARD

4 5

# Icon Item Description

1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

3 Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

- See "Touchpad" on page 11.

Power indicator Indicates the computer's power status.

Battery indicator

Indicates the computer's battery status.

- Charging: The light shows amber when the

battery is charging.

- Fully charged: The light shows blue when in

AC mode.

Communication

indicator

Indicates the computer’s wireless connectivity

device status.

5Click buttons (left

and right)

The left and right side of the button function as

left and right selection buttons.

6 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

- See "Using the keyboard" on page 9.

Getting to know your computer - 7

LEFT VIEW

21 3 54 6

Note: The External display (VGA) port and the HDMI port cannot be

used at the same time.

RIGHT VIEW

1 2

# Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to your computer’s AC adapter.

2 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video

connections.

3External display

(VGA) port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external

monitor, LCD projector).

4Ventilation and

cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

- Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

5 Card reader

Accepts Secure Digital (SD) cards.

- Push to remove/install the card. Only one

card can operate at any given time.

6Headphones /

speaker jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones).

- Supports compatible 3.5 mm headsets with

built-in microphone.

# Icon Item Description

1 USB ports

Connects to USB devices.

- If a port is black, it is USB 2.0 compatible, if

it is blue it is also USB 3.0 compatible (see

below).

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Information on USB 3.0

• Compatible with USB 3.0 and earlier devices.

• For optimal performance, use USB 3.0-certified devices.

• Defined by the USB 3.0 specification (SuperSpeed USB).

BASE VIEW

Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

computer security lock.

- Wrap the computer security lock cable

around an immovable object such as a table

or handle of a locked drawer.

Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key

to secure the lock.

Some keyless models are also available.

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.

3 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Insert a

suitable tool and slide to release.

4Ventilation and

cooling fan

Allows the computer to stay cool.

- Do not cover or obstruct the openings.

5 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

# Icon Item Description

Using the keyboard - 9

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your computer has a compact keyboard with an embedded numeric

keypad.

Special keys

Your computer’s keyboard includes keys that activate special functions.

The function of each key is clearly marked with an icon.

Hotkeys

The computer uses hotkeys (key combinations) to access function keys

and navigation commands.

To activate hotkeys, press and hold the Fn key (bottom left) before

pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.

Icon Function Description

Fn Hotkey for

second function

Activates a second function on certain keys.

E.g. press the Fn key to activate the F1 to F12

keys.

Help Opens the help menu.

Communication Enables/disables the computer’s

communication devices.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display

screen, external monitor (if connected) and

both.

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save

power. Press any key to return.

Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Volume down Decreases the sound volume.

Volume up Increases the sound volume.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Hotkey Function Description

Fn + Special keys

(see page 9)

Function

keys

Activates the F1 to F12 keys.

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Note: It is not necessary to press the Fn key to use the F1 to F12

function keys when starting your computer or when using the BIOS.

To swap the hotkey and special function of the F1 to F12 keys, change

the function key setting in the BIOS (to open the BIOS press F2 when

starting your computer, then select the Main menu and change

Function key behavior to Function keys).

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