© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public ITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 1 Chapter 6:...

© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco PublicITE PC v4.0 Chapter 6 1

Chapter 6: Laptops and Portable Devices

IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.0

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.


Common Uses of Laptops 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8.


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


The Components of a LaptopCommon 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


Components Outside of a Laptop Top view of virtual laptop


Components Outside of a Laptop Rear view of virtual laptop


Components Outside of a Laptop Left side view of virtual laptop


Components Outside of a Laptop Front view of virtual laptop


Components Outside of a Laptop Right side view of virtual laptop


Components Outside of a Laptop Underside view of virtual laptop


Components Inside of a Laptop Open laptop


Components Inside of a Laptop LEDs inside laptop

Caps lock

Num lock


Components on a Docking Station Top view of docking station


Components on a Docking Station Rear view of docking station


Components on a Docking Station Right side view of docking station


Compare Motherboards


Power Settings in Windows XPTo configure your power settings, click:

Start > ____________> ______________

Explain the function

Of thissection


Replacing Laptop Components

CAUTION: Always disconnect power and remove the battery before installing or removing laptop components that are not hot-swappable.


Mobile Phone Standards

Internet Standard

• Short Message Service (SMS)

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

• Packet Switching

Purpose


Smart phones and PDA devicesInsert 3 pictures of each device

Pictures


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


Optimal Operating Environments

Pack for transport

Clean properly

Ventilate

Air temperature

Humidity


Common Problems and SolutionsDraw arrows to the correct answer

Problem Symptom Possible 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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