Hello there.
Welcome to Virgin Broadband. Thanks to your new Freedom
Before you dive in, take a few moments to find out exactly how it works. This booklet will tell you everything you need to know.
Contents
1. Get to know your Freedom | 4 |
2. Safety first | 6 |
2.1 LCD screen | 6 |
2.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) | 6 |
2.3 Battery pack | 6 |
2.4 Keyboard | 7 |
2.5 Touchpad | 7 |
3. Taking it with you | 8 |
3.1 Things to remember | 8 |
4. Backing up | 9 |
5. Getting started | 10 |
5.1 Installing the battery | 10 |
5.2 Removing the battery | 11 |
5.3 Connecting the AC adapter | 11 |
6. Using your Freedom | 12 |
6.1 Turning it on | 12 |
6.2 Adjusting the brightness | 12 |
6.3 Using the keyboard | 12 |
6.4 The touchpad | 13 |
6.5 Using your fingers | 14 |
6.6 ClickLock function | 14 |
6.7 Using the card reader | 15 |
7. Internet connection | 16 |
7.1 Connecting to a local network | 16 |
7.2 Setting the network system | 16 |
7.3 Wireless LAN | 17 |
8. Your Freedom | 18 |
8.1 The battery pack | 18 |
8.1.1 Checking your battery’s power | 18 |
8.1.2 Charging your battery | 19 |
8.1.3 Low power warning | 19 |
8.1.4 How long will your battery last? | 19 |
8.1.5 Storing your battery | 20 |
8.1.6 Prolonging your battery’s life | 20 |
8.2 Power management | 21 |
8.2.1 Standby mode | 21 |
8.2.2 Hibernate mode | 21 |
8.2.3 Logging off | 21 |
9. Adding external devices to your |
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Freedom | 22 |
9.1 External monitors | 22 |
9.1.1 Connecting an external monitor | 22 |
9.2 Connecting a keyboard or mouse | 22 |
9.3 Connecting audio devices | 23 |
9.4 Lock port | 23 |
10. Using BIOS Setup | 24 |
11. Appendix | 26 |
11.1 Troubleshooting | 26 |
11.2 Specifications | 28 |
11.3 Safety precautions | 30 |
12. Freedom |
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Repair Warranty | 32 |
12.1 Customer Services | 35 |
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