1. © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 1 Chapter 6: Laptops and Portable Devices IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.0

2. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 2 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Introduction Do you know when the first laptops were developed? Who do you think used the early laptops? One of the original laptops was the GRiD Compass 1101. It was used by astronauts on space missions in the early 1980s. (paste a picture) It weighed 11 lb (5 kg) and cost US ________________! This chapter focuses on the differences between laptops and desktops and describes the features of PDAs and Smartphones.

3. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 3 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Common Uses of Laptops 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8.

4. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 4 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Common Uses of PDAs and Smartphones The PDA is : The Smartphone : Other uses of PDAs and Smartphones are : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

5. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 5 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public The Components of a Laptop Common laptop features: Small and portable Integrated display screen in lid Integrated keyboard AC power source or rechargeable battery Hot-swappable drives and peripherals Some type of docking station or port replicator to connect to peripherals

6. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 6 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Outside of a Laptop Top view of virtual laptop

7. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 7 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Outside of a Laptop Rear view of virtual laptop

8. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 8 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Outside of a Laptop Left side view of virtual laptop

9. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 9 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Outside of a Laptop Front view of virtual laptop

10. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 10 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Outside of a Laptop Right side view of virtual laptop

11. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 11 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Outside of a Laptop Underside view of virtual laptop

12. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 12 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Inside of a Laptop Open laptop

13. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 13 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components Inside of a Laptop LEDs inside laptop Caps lock Num lock

14. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 14 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components on a Docking Station Top view of docking station

15. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 15 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components on a Docking Station Rear view of docking station

16. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 16 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Components on a Docking Station Right side view of docking station

17. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 17 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Compare Motherboards

18. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 18 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Power Settings in Windows XP To configure your power settings, click: Start > ____________> ______________ Explain the function Of this section Explain the function Of this section

19. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 19 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Replacing Laptop Components CAUTION: Always disconnect power and remove the battery before installing or removing laptop components that are not hot- swappable.

20. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 20 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Mobile Phone Standards Internet Standard Short Message Service (SMS) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Packet Switching Purpose

21. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 21 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Smart phones and PDA devices Insert 3 pictures of each device Pictures

22. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 22 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Proper Cleaning Procedures Follow proper cleaning procedures to clean a laptop. CAUTION: Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the LCD display. Use products specifically designed for cleaning LCD displays. Use a soft, lint-free cloth with an approved cleaning solution to avoid damaging laptop surfaces. Apply the cleaning solution to the lint-free cloth, not directly to the laptop. Keyboard Ventilation LCD display Touch pad Floppy drive Optical disk drive CD or DVD disc

23. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 23 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Optimal Operating Environments Pack for transport Clean properly Ventilate Air temperature Humidity

24. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 24 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Common Problems and Solutions Draw arrows to the correct answer Problem SymptomPossible Solution LCD laptop screen is not displaying anything Adjust display resolution setting Image on the LCD screen is too dim Disconnect any external monitors and use Fn key sequence to activate the LCD Image on the LCD screen contains a black border Swap laptop to AC power and adjust brightness controls for the LCD

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26. ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 26 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public