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1. Make sure the PC Camera is on use the Fn F10 key combination to power on the camera Press the amp application button once The BisonCap application will run Use the zoom keys to obtain the picture required Press the amp application button for a second time you will hear a camera motor sound to indicate the picture is being taken The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop e Recycle Bin T d PET Bisoncam Snapshot PC Camera Module E 53 ae ANS Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture using the application hot key button If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snapshot folder on the desktop in order to cap ture the files Figure E 32 Snapshot Folder Windows XP Information Fingerprint Reader zl Optional for Model B amp C Computers Help amp Manual If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option for Model B and Boned ie EEG Y fen C computers only you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below to bring up the menu to 2 RE Be Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities Users Manual A Before beginning th
2. gt 3 2 Search i Folders mE D gt Control Panel v 45 9 Accessibdey Add Hardware Addor Adwnrabve A Fons Option Rear Tock Upahebes a m Y A D 5 we Dore and Time Display Folder Options Forts Game L P e Network Nebrrork Setup onnes tions Wow Corsy your NVIDIA n iew Desktop Manager settings y and Scheduled Sanrty Sounds and Speech Cameras Tasks Center Aado Devices o e 3 System Taskbar and User Accounts Windows Wi elezs Start Merss Preval Network Set E 20 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls 38 n View Desktop Manager Userlntersce Effects Zoom HetKeys Mouse Tools Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops nview Desktop Manager T To turn off all the nView Desktop gaer features click Disable Disable n niew Desktop Manager wizard To easily set up commonly used Desktop Manager features click Setup Wizard Windows XP Information Display Devices NVIDIA Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel display as your display device The following are the display options 1 The built in LCD 2 An external monitor connected to the external monitor port 3 A flat panel display connected to the external monitor port Configure the display modes see over for any attached display devices from nView Display Settings Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA_G72 DE
3. Power Plans e Power Saving States Note All pictures used Configuring the Power Buttons on the following pages are from the Windows Vista OS The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications E M o y u A AO R u ae 9 1 Overview 3 1 Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack AC DC Adapter Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will damage the computer and its components 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the batter
4. 34 and ExpressCard 54 formats ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA PC ExpressCard Slot Cover Cards ExpressCard 54 1s used for applications which require a larger interface slot e g ii n DE bs CompactFlash card reader The number denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex the ExpressCard slot press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get Inserting and Removing ExpressCards ting in to the Express e Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place Card Slot e To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it Figure 2 5 Express Card Slots ExpressCard Slot 2 7 Features amp Components TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in i Mouse Driver If you are using an ex much the same way as a two button mouse ternal mouse your op erating system may be Once you have installed the TouchPad driver see TouchPad on page 4 6 you able to auto configure can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon EZ on the your mouse during its taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer installation or only en S l motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will f
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6. 6 Driver Installation Adding Removing a PC Camera Note that the Quick Button and PC Camera drivers can not co exist If you wish to add a PC Camera module to your comput er at a later date then uninstall the Quick Button Driver entitled Multimedia Keyboard Driver before install ing the PC Camera and driver Drivers can be unin stalled from the Programs and Features Programs gt Uninstall a program control panel in Windows If you wish to remove a PC Camera module from your computer at a later date then uninstall the PC Camera Driver after removing the camera module You can then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM and install the Quick Button driver from the Driver Installation menu Drivers amp Utilities Wireless LAN See the introduction in 802 11 b g USB WLAN Mod ule on page 7 2 and check the installation proce dure Bluetooth See the introduction in Bluetooth Module on page 7 7 and check the installation procedure PC Camera See the introduction in PC Camera Module on page 7 9 and check the installation procedure Fingerprint Module See the introduction in Fingerprint Reader Module on page 7 17 and check the installation procedure Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities a 4 8 Driver Installation BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Overview BIOS Settings Warning This chapter gives a
7. Bluetooth AV Audio MIDI Bluetooth SCO Audio Stereo Mix VIA High Definition 7 12 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options BisonCap BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing d and can capture video files to avi format Pre Allocating File Space 1 Runthe BisonCap application from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt Bison Cam menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture You may pre allocate the process see Set Capture File below file size for the capture file 2 Goto the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera in the BisonCap applica Audio Setup on page 7 11 and select Start Capture Hon VOU CAN DO 3 On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be indi Ele toy ORO asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click Start Capture again Pre allocating space on 4 Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture the hard disk can improve 5 f you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video the capture quality par As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file ticularly of large capture using the Windows Media Player files by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding Set Capture File space for the video data I
8. Install o RU n 8 Click Finish J 9 You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Start gt Programs All Pro grams gt IVT BlueSoleil or by clicking the taskbar desktop icon 3 Bluetooth Module E 43 Windows XP Information De User Guide View the BlueSoleil User Guides Contents and In dex from the Help menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Win dow control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab and click to select the appro priate User Guide from the panel on the right Figure E 26 Bluetooth Control Panel amp User Guides E 44 Bluetooth Module IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window File View My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help 00 00 00 00 00 00 PANIP 0 0 0 0 E7 IVT BlueSoleil ux m o o B Hide Locate Back Stop Refresh Home Print Options Contents Index Search Favorites BlueSoleil User Guides Q Welcome to BlueSoleil H Getting Started This chapter describes BlueSoleil User Iterface and sper ss how to do various configurations and operations It H Q BlueSoleil Environment k e Bluetooth Connection Managemen includes Device Configurations Q amp Security Configurations e BlueSoleil Environment e Blu Con i anage e Configurations e Bluetooth Security For details on how to use Bluetooth profiles in
9. No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the X symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows Vista Windows XP and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs have their own manuals so please consult the appropriate manuals A Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the drivers listed in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and util ities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Chapter 4 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Notebook Ports and Jacks on page A 2 for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your com puter to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc 1 4 Overview Quick Start Guide a System Software Your computer may already come wi
10. POST If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Note The POST screen as pictured right is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on Phoenix TrustedCore tm NB Copyright 1985 2005 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved Bios Version KBC EC Firmware Version your computer may ap pear slightly different If you disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen the POST screen will not appear CPU 1 Processors Detected Cores per Processor 2 Genuine Intel R CPU T2300 1 66GHz 632K System RAM Passed 1022M Extended RAM Passed 2048 KB L2 Cache System BIOS shadowed Video BIOS shadowed ATAPI CD ROM Optiarc CD RW CRX880A Fixed Disk 0 FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL Figure 5 Mouse intialized POST Screen Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there 1s something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by th
11. Shutdown er button on the front panel Note that you should al ways shut your comput When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Stand by Hibernate er down by choosing the Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system prob lems Z Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow er button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button If you are using a fully ACPI compliant OS such as Windows XP you can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the system into Stand by or Hibernate mode see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page E 31 for details E 26 Turning on the Computer Windows XP Information Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the computer s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of
12. TFT LCD 17 1 WSXGA 1680 1050 for Model B Computers Only OR 17 1 WUXGA 1920 1200 Video Adapter Model A Models B amp C VIA VN896 Integrated Video System NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 G72M V Discrete Internal On Chip Video System External On Board Integrated 128bit 2D 3D Graphic Engine and TurboCache Total Graphics Memory up to Clock up to 250MHz 512MB with System Memory Supports CRT Resolutions up to 2048 1536 Supports Dual Display and Ergonomic at 85Hz Refresh Rates up to 2045 1536 at 85Hz Supports Microsoft DirectX 9 0 Supports Microsoft DirectX 9 0 64MB or 128MB using On Board DDRII Memory Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password BIOS One 4Mb Flash ROM Phoenix M BIOS Storage One Changeable 12 7mm h Optical Device CD DVD Type Drive see Optional on page D 5for drive options Easy Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h SATA Serial HDD Specifications D 3 Specifications Feature Specification Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface HDA 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Sound Blaster PRO M Compatible 2 Built In Speakers Built In Microphone Keyboard amp Winkey Keyboard Built In TouchPad with Scrolling Function Pointing Device Three USB 2 0 Ports One External Monitor Port One RJ 11 Modem Jack One Headphone Out Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack One Microphone In Jack One DC in Jack One Line In Jack One S PDIF Out Jack Card Reader Embedded 7 in 1 Card Reader MS MS Pro SD Mini
13. Turn off remove the unused device to save power E M Dam cs r M HA 1 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 7 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this hot doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 16 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Screen Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 Sleep Button on page E 31 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 If an external monitor is connected turn it o
14. egiste es Control Center amp Help rr Biomenu Get help information Introduction Tutorial Help 8 About Gy Elevate administrative privileges for user When do I need to do this Eus Filo de 5 16 PM 17 See Help amp Manual on page 7 17 for further details 18 If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you can access the Biomenu to lock the computer register websites open the Control Center and access the Help menu 19 The Control Center allows you to change the Settings enroll Fingerprints and get Help a ee ee ee Fingerprint Reader Module 7 19 Modules amp Options Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything
15. 24 The Power Sources sauces datpnoredectaovsitieseaasustinawionanston E 25 AC DC Adapti ota nad oro ESM eI DU Me ieu E 25 loculos cR E 25 Turning on the Computer sene E 26 POW Cl SCHO S corset E AEE tS RES E 27 System Power OPGONS vixciessersetrreetstacsunscavetsreusterstovnr E 29 Preface Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown E 29 Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode E 29 SE dT e E 30 lato c E 30 Configuring the Power Button sseeee E 31 Battery Information eeeeeeeeeeeerrrn E 32 idera M E 32 ACY d EUIS RT UT E 32 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter E 33 Proper handling of the Battery Pack E 34 Batey TAO MM E 35 Ivi cobro Tm E 36 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers E 38 Service Pack Information seeeeeeeeeeeeeeel E 39 uii qur n E 39 bui P E 39 VIA Model A e E E 39 NVIDIA Models B amp C eem E 39 hugs E 39 I Uni PC E 40 EU wages HH E 40 C RIO PCT E 40 AEE e TERT E 40 Hot Key Utility Model A amp B Computers E 40 Hot Key Utility Model C Computers E 40 Quick Button Utility scsscsscosecedrccsnccnsccecasrsasissbac
16. CADE sessies opinn r oa D 3 NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 G72M V Discrete Video System External On Board D 3 ve CUT M D 3 PIOS TT D 3 Sine E D 3 PUNO ETT rr D 4 Keyboard amp Pointing Device eeessssss D 4 Interlace E RENTEN D 4 Curd Reader parusiririre raa TNA AAE E ENA D 4 ExpressCard Slot cacesicesscnttsoretaiassaxdsnmssnennthawrasustancboaceneds D 4 Communication eeseesseeeeeeseessesrresesrtrresrersesereresereeseseeres D 4 XVI Pow er Management ccsscrescxssseuatinnestucdeciuscetasesoeduiecoderaes D 5 lvo m D 5 noa eT E D 5 Environmental SDEO sese mor PEbten Dora ca ad dus rae raus D 5 Ste VOT acostace tera miim E rz oss n D 5 BO VV E E E E A AEA E D 5 S ruri e D 5 Windows XP Information DVD Redional Codos 22v eistiritt eer EPbn Epod etus r E 2 Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel E 3 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse een E 4 Function Keys Hot Keys eeesssssss E 5 Model A amp B Computers eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenee E 5 Model C COfpUulets idees easi redes ndrvk usada io edu tudo b3d pus E 5 Application Quick Buttons ess E 6 Recording JNUOIO iiis oeresitus enses up etos sh as bat ut md vba rade issiria E 7 Model A amp B Computers eeeeeeeeeeeeeenn E 7 Audio PCATUTES csdcsussacoussosbuluconwsasoeseonctade
17. Center and access the Help menu Protector Suite Software lo o ea Fingerprint Control Center 4 Lock computer 9 Fingerprints p ERO Enroll or edit current user s fingerprint templates R Registered Sites 2 Settings Configure the fingerprint software Help Get help information Introduction r e Tutorial Help About 4 Elevate administrative privileges for user MWhendolneedtodothis Wile 516 PN Figure E 34 Control Center amp Biomenu E 56 Fingerprint Reader
18. Choose what closing the lid changing its power settings Tell me more about power plans does Plans shown on the battery meter Create a power plan Choose when to turn off the display Change when the computer sleeps See also Personalization Windows Mobility Center User Accounts Balanced Change plan settings Power saver Change plan settings High performance Change plan settings Battery life 999 Performance 999 Battery life 999999 Performance 99 Battery life 99 Performance 999999 Power Plans 3 5 Power Management Z Power Button The Power Button in the Start Menu in Classic View use the Shut Down button 9 can be used to send the computer into a power saving state Sleep Mode amp Mobile PC Battery A mobile PC in Sleep uses very little battery power After an extended peri od of time the computer will save any open docu ments and applications to hard disk Power Saving States You can use power saving states to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off Sleep is the default power saving state in Windows Vista Earlier versions of Windows used Stand By and Hibernate as system power saving states Windows Vista combines the features of Stand By and Hibernate into the de fault Sleep power saving state Sleep In Sleep all of your work settings and preferences are saved to memory before the system sleeps When you are not
19. Editing Processor sa BIOS v i Additional Properties Graphics card information Click pin icon to push pin in This control is disabled because the navigation Bus menu is already displayed to the side of the panel to keep the menu open Memory Forceware vd To view and modify additional device properties click on an item in the navigation menu Some screen examples are shown on the following page E 18 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Windows XP Information You may make changes to the Display Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Resolutions Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation by clicking the appropriate tab and d Help Menus adjusting the setting Plug aod Play Monitor and NVIDIA _G72 DE _01D X Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Plug and Play Manion and SMVIDIA_G22 01 010 P Morter lt T Fuin Tretia Gened Adate Trondbes Colt Managemert 3 GeForce Go 7300 Cok Management Gefone Go 1300 TPIT 7 E Gefoice Go 7300 y lt AVIDIA HYIDIA l Dogin Pit Panel Seting Perfomance b Quality Setting xxl Gefoce Go Fo Depia Fiat Fary Gatiep Vesdoenanes L us Sehr Appii ahir patched Arive prila Dota Vivace Ll isa globe irreer semis w inal drer infraa La be x Ovetey Settings 3j nidis Ardd Pintle Ungerer 1 5 Dioba dr e peni B Seien Feba amp Falash Flati Verts Screen Neschaonn b F
20. Menu RRRREERe 5 11 Exi Memu RR REDE 5 12 Upgrading The Computer eal a A E E E 6 1 When Not to Upgrade seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnn 6 2 Removing the Battery s oiii e Pos vetera CHE Ehren Ud 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive essssssss 6 4 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 6 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 7 Uperading the PEOCeSSOE s sesicatacevenoniatacssnanbixeadeerseessonies 6 10 Modules amp Options DES RM 7 1 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module 7 2 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation 7 2 Connecting to a Wireless Network 7 3 Windows Mobility Center eessssss 7 6 Bl etooth Modulo n 7 7 Bluetooth Driver Installation 2 0 0 0 ecccececceeeeeees 7 7 Lec ameta Modul eeir dueeenastenteeecuesces 7 9 PC Camera Driver Installation 7 10 PC Camera Audio Setup sse 7 11 BRONCA e 7 14 Eliminating Screen Flicker seseseeesessee 7 15 Preface PC Camera Hot Key Buttons eeseeeeeeesee 7 16 Fingerprint Reader Module suuuusss 7 17 Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 7 17 Troubleshooting uu Ec Dp 8 Basio Hints and TIPS
21. Module Factory Option for Models B amp C Only Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Factory Option Specifications D 5 Specifications Windows XP Information Appendix E Windows XP Information This Appendix contains information including control panel information driver in Po kA 819191 CTS stallation etc for users of the Windows XP OS Note that Model C com puters do not support the audio record or cam era zoom hot keys func tions You may configure the X Application Hot Key for one application as outlined in Windows XP Information DVD Regional Codes 2 Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click System gt Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Geographical Location Gaines Prapesias DVD Regon volumes Orres USA Canada Mil DVDs aie duties 3164 play m speed led 1 ies 1 plage gioni ed DWD on gout pompuar Wo TE pae mi decim flay chor see er fo 4 Ge ape Anes r
22. PC Camera module installed then the Quick Button Utility will appear in the Driv ers Installer menu only install the quick button driver if the PC Camera is not installed See Table I 2 on page 1 7 and Application Quick Buttons on page E 6 for details 1 Click 11 Install Quick button Utility gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart your computer E 40 Driver Installation Windows XP Information 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module If you have included an 802 11b g USB WLAN module in your purchase option you will have the appropriate software provided for your module Wireless Device Operation Aboard Before installing the 802 11b g USB WLAN driver make sure that the Wireless Aircraft LAN module is on Use the Fn F11 key combination see Function Keys on framm any portable page I 12 to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module Make sure you install BASS the drivers in the order indicated in Table E 2 on page E 37 vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation you are using the computer aboard aircraft 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Use the Fn F11 key com 2 Click Install WinXP Drivers 9 Install WLAN Driver Yes REA c the WLAN module and 3 Click Next check the indicator to see if 4 Click Fini
23. Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life 1f configured appropriately Power beers SU Pieri Minter Sihir Hissin Pim coke Alema Pwen Meter Assum Hibserrudm Liree lrattery alat 9 5 hee detadt For each battery ze fecti tm fever bunte y nnm edm paiar orci nius Ins x Piram abah E a x E Cunert poseer taupe Disttenes Tois battery power marang 15 Talal ame birria 2 mar Figure E 22 ent onm nU n Power Optio ns Flan Prog ami res Alarm amp Power Ret Rt hatter sam ehem p Meter m Alam Acton Nebhcatrar soured T exi I Action Hibernate Fun Program Mone Click an rania basti erg icon foi mone infomation EEUU MC a a n oggbllbgbgblbr eee E 32 Battery Information Windows XP Information Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its perfor mance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you need to remove the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page 6 3 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical out let If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully rechar
24. Properties Settings a Display Properties Settings rn MESE a 4 S D About E Right Click al x o X Exit MES E 12 VIA Video Driver Controls VIA S3 Display Control Panels Windows XP Information Right click the S3Tray Plus utility J in the taskbar to bring up the menu for the individual control panels or access the menus from the Advanced tab in the Display Properties control panel Il 556 ok Pin jas be Mia Tipi dh Bi xb Hl cappa EH STi Piu E Siaka Pie ard Eb i C nboH Tur Conia on r egaes ar decried Ins ifani behead Ime r and darker catis erm ghie deleted tolor gr Colia Tum Tur dol efaekewisi h increase me Brighmnesg Counters Sr H it Dexble rlzk tig din 3 racsara 53 fa deraut contras wala Sioa VIA Video Driver Controls E 13 a Help Menus Right click on almost any item in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the Whats This button to bring up a help menu if the item has a help menu associated with it Figure E 9 S3 Control Panels S3Tray Plus Utility You can also use the S3Tray Plus utility in the taskbar to config ure an external dis play Attach the external dis play CRT to the ex ternal monitor port Right click the icon in the taskbar and select S3Display Select the CRT it should have a tick alongside it and click Yes to confirm the set tings Figure E 10 S 3Display
25. Windows XP Information Display Devices VIA Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor CRT flat panel dis play as your display device Connect it to the external monitor port on the right of the computer See the instructions below pem E Sa 53Display Plug and Play Monitor and VIA Chrome9 HC IGP Prop PR Display Modes General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Bl S3info Plus S3Color Plus Bb S3Config3D S3Display f 2 01 04 0831 i Las Mara Sa S3Caunfig3D Sa S3Gamma Plus S3 S3Infa Plus Sa 53Color Plus a E Options m L Display Properties Settings Settings LCD Expansion Expand panel image n About Panel type 1280 x 800 TFT Exit ie aa CKEEI ET azta Attach the external display to the external monitor port and turn it on Click Advanced in the Display Properties control panel see Video Features on page E 10 to display the additional tabs Select S 3Display tab Click to put a tick in the tickbox under the CRT icon Click Apply gt OK and allow the monitor time to refresh the display Click Yes to confirm the settings DS oS E 14 Display Devices VIA Windows XP Information Display Modes VIA Single Display Only one of your attached displays is used Playing DVD Videos If you want to play a Multiple Monitors DVD video in a multiple n th This display mode simply shows an exact copy of the
26. a dam aged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire It is recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years IES nn e E 34 Battery Information Windows XP Information Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t Caution turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that indicates the bat tery 1s critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel espe cially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see page E 32 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page E 27 As the battery nears the end of its life save J gGeES ely Win We and close any critical files same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard How do I fully charge the battery used battery according When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes P O i TETEG TE E from orange to green structions Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re placed How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges EN Qu a re sO ee Battery Information E 35 Windo
27. amp B Only l Bluetooth Fn F2 TE EGG IU ECL Fn F12 Module Power Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Toggle Mute Toggle es a 8 A amp B Only Fn NumLk Number Lock Toggle Model A amp B Sleep Toggle Fn ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle Volume Fn F5 F6 Decrease ME tone ly NumLk Number Lock Toggle Model C Increase Display Toggle AUCIO Aqui Models Start Stop m A amp B Only Brightness ness Ka Activate BisonCap Program Fn F8 F9 Decrease M m FE Take Still Picture Increase Table 2 2 Function Keys Hot Key Buttons amp Visual Indicators 2 10 Function Keys Hot Keys Features amp Components Application Quick Buttons Note that the application quick button utility is designed to allow use of the hot key l di buttons in absence of the optional PC Camera the quick button utility will only Application exe appear if no PC Camera is installed You will need to install the Quick Button yoy will need to locate Utility see page 4 6 to enable the functions the actual application I EE l executable exe file The quick buttons give instant access to user defined applications with one quick not just the shortcut To button press To configure a program to open when the buttons amp see Table find the application right on page 1 10 are pressed follow the instructions below The quick buttons will click its shorteut on the desktop and click Prop function as long as the progr
28. bernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your hy When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state Hibemate Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 6 015 MB Disk space required to hibernate 248 MB E 30 System Power Options Windows XP Information Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hiber e nate mode In Stand by mode the LED D will blink green In Hibernate mode Sleep Button the LED will be off battery or orange AC DC adapter If you are in a power saving vou may also configure mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the the Sleep Resume key LED will remain green combination Fn F4 from the menu illustrat Power Options Proporthen Power Options Properties Power Options Proportion ed In Windows this IS Pose Scheme Aba Poser Meier Advanced Hibemaie Powe Schemes Alam Power Metes Advanced Hibemate SOE I TT ee g peeraa referred to as the Sleep n 5 elect th pesesi saprving bebrai you vn bo use button piion C ias hea koan on thas rk bow ua Daki the p
29. brief introduction to the computer s built in software Incorrect settings can u cause your system to The Setup utility malfunction To correct If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes to the POCE GS ani Sac system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the Seuerus e original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set P AJAH UAA tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative EI Qu M CHEC n Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST ae Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST Screen POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory en E As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there 3 Memory status is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary 4 Enter Setup prompt and prompt you to run Setup appears only during M
30. cenene 8 2 Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 IV ISS 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 7 Non DDC CRT Monitors for Win Vista Only 8 12 Screen Resolution Error eene 8 13 Interface Ports amp Jacks Notebook Ports and Jacks sess A 2 VIA Video Driver Controls VIA Video Driver Installation suus B 1 baci T B 1 Advanced Video Controls eesssss B 2 Video Driver Controls seen B 2 Video Memory usorsntccrssacbruedindsdresestovisinasdabeasaunlaondessies B 2 Attaching Other Displays eese B 3 Display Modes cccccccccccceccceeceeeeeaeeeeeeeeeessessseeseseeees B 5 Non DDC CRT Monitors for Win Vista Only B 8 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Video Driver Installation C NVIDIA Control Panel eeeeeeennee C 2 Attaching Other Displays ccccccccceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees C 5 Display Modes aaesstiist nssatixiteudet unsdo teatime Rage uod ER RARE C 7 Specifications PIOCOSSUI ar ite visetoco ae DIPL ONU MADPSUR URDU URIGRSU MEUS DE D 2 Coe LOI T D 2 AE AO a ATE E AE E E E T T D 2 ECD a E D 3 VIO
31. it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never 3 Click Change plan settings after saving it and click Change advanced power settings Change settings for the plan Battery Discharge Ta lmm Setect a power plan Choow the deep and dopisy setting that you want your computer to use gt D d eet poorer n i can help you maermipe your compubre i ca perlarmanee e combet erar Meg a plas acie by j On battery go a feas i chong the lid selection it ar thease a plen and custemire A by changing 5 hee power settuga 68 ma muse spot poer plan Figure 3 7 Power Plan Create i 7 RJ Tum off the dapisy Never e Never Plat ihien en the Bbabbiry mitir nr plar Fai E Battery Dehi W Put the computer to M L uept wer timpa Ver taper Erter We add e d Changa pian yengi rae did Come High performance Banery e sa hates pim iter Henwanck Hees Change settings for the plan Battery Deschar ge Choose the iieeg and Sugiey LALARI that pou mant ypsi compute te vc aq mugget o 3 14 Battery Life Power Management 4 Scroll down to Battery and click to expand the battery options 5 Choose the
32. numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instantly see Figure I 4 Note that Model C computers have a Numeric keypad to the right of the main keyboard Model A amp B Computers Model C Computers Pam Function Keys S Sm 5 Numtk amp ScrLk Keys Num ric Keypad M a Figure 1 4 Keyboards Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work Keyboard 1 11 Quick Start Guide Function Keys The function keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down Cee ae ee Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Decrease LCD Brightness iia iia F1 TouchPad Toggle TouchPad Toggle Fn FneF9 FneF9 Increase Increase LCD Brightness Increase LCD Brightness Fn F2 Turn LCD Backlight Of Fn F10 PC Camera Module Power Toggle Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn FneF8s FneF8s Muelle o Muelle o Fn st Fn st F11 Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle LAN Module Power Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle Table 1 5 Function Keys d Special Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produce special char
33. ope pes 10 11 2 12 Recording Audio Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Click Sound Hardware and Sound Click Recording tab Right click Microphone VIA High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled if you wish to record from the internal microphone make sure that the Front Mic is not disabled Double click Microphone Front Mic or select Properties from the right click menu Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone Front Mic slider to the level required Click OK and close the control panels Press the audio record button e to begin the recording process the record icon will flash in the top left of the screen Press the e audio record button again to stop the recording process the record icon will disappear from the top left of the screen The recorded audio file in wav format will appear in the wav folder in the Users folder C Users wav Double click the file to playback the recorded audio Features amp Components 7 Sound i Microphone Properties Figure 2 S Recording Sounds General Levels Advanced Aud i O Set u p fo r Select a recording device below to modify its settings Reco rd i n g Microphone I P A a SCO Audio H m Wi nd onm Vi sta Working zit Front Mic N VIA High Definition Audio Master Mute A Working o Microphone VIA High Definition Audio Working m Configure Speech Rec
34. or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer Save zs Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on VIII Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent
35. panel to a comfortable viewing angle The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer a a NOM d Shutdown Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Win dows Vista This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 AC DC Adapter In 1 6 System Startup Quick Start Guide g Optional Built In PC Camera LCD Speakers Power Button Hot Key Buttons Hot Key Buttons Record Audio amp PC Camera Zoom Keyboard TouchPad and Buttons Built In Microphone LED Indicators Fingerprint Reader Optional for Model B Computers only System Map LCD Panel Open Models A amp B oe oY OO N O M Table on pagel 9 Table 1 5 on page 1 12 Q b Figure 1 2 Top View with LCD Panel Open Models A amp B System Map LCD Panel Open Models A amp B 1 7 Quick Start Guide System Map LCD Panel Open Model C Optional Built In PC Cam era LCD Speakers Power Button Hot Key Buttons Keyboard TouchPad and Buttons Built In Microphone LED Indicators Fingerprint Reader Optional Bee NOS uM EE NM N N NM NM E Table on page 9 ji Table 1 5 on page 1 9 s i 12 Figure 1 3 Top View with LCD Panel Open Model C 1 8 System Map LCD Panel Open Model C Quick Start Guide Qe LED indicators The LED indicators displa
36. panels 8 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt BisonCam menu or press the application button amp 9 Goto the Devices menu heading and select the appropriate recording device it should have a tick alongside it e g Front Mic VIA High Definition or Microphone VIA High Definition 10 Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it poe PC Camera Module 7 11 Modules amp Options Figure 7 S E Sound Microphone Properties Audio Setup for PC 1 Levels Camera Select a recording device below to modify its settings 9 Microphone F 1 5 8 X rad ooth SCO Audio 73 lt q Working Front Mic VIA High Definition Audio Master Mute af Working w s Microphone VIA High Definition Audio ES d Working r Configure Speech Recognition Stereo Mix VIA High Definition Audio Rig ht cliek at Currently unavailable as Default Device s Line In VIA High Definition Audio Currently unavailable Devices Devices Options Capture Help ER Capture Help v BisonCam NB Pro v Front Mic VIA High Definition start Capture Line In VIA High Definition Au Sto p Ca ptu re Microphone Bluetooth AV Audio Microphone Bluetooth SCO Audio v Ca pture Audio Microphone VIA High Definition Sen Set Time Limit MIDI
37. pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment l 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit with an AC Input of 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output of 19V 3 42A 65 Watts 18 5V 3 5A 65 Watts minimum AC DC Adapter for Model A and B comput ers OR 19V 4 74A 90 Watts minimum AC DC Adapter for Model C computers CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD This Computer s Optical Device is a La
38. resume from Stand By or Hiber nate or when you shut down This error is caused by power management within Windows XP when applied to a PC Camera attached to the internal USB hub Microsoft has posted a Hotfix for this error on its website search for Hot fix KB909667 Download and install the Hotfix to correct this er ror System Power Options E 29 Windows XP Information Z System Resume The system can resume from Stand by mode by Pressing button the power e Pressing the Sleep Resume key combi nation e An incoming call received on the modem if enabled e Network card Wake On LAN activity if enabled Figure E 20 Enable Hibernation Stand by Stand by saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full operation During Stand by the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memory When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system 1t will enter Stand by mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD be fore it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your computer to automatically enter Hiber nate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hi
39. routine maintenance until you properly shut down devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer all programs Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements ITK e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Power Safety e Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady Warning uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifications consult Before you undertake your service representative or local power company any upgrade proce e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third prong dures make sure that is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to a you have turned off the compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one power and discon When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by nected all peripherals its wire and cables including Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load telephone lines It is eee eae ee ered of all the connected devices move your battery in Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup order to pre
40. scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall per formance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power powered Windows will use Portable Laptop as the default scheme a a A Ee E 28 Power Schemes Windows XP Information System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off This system features Stand by and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel see Hibernate on page E 30 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system on Stand by instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Stand by mode Stand by Hibernate or Shutdown Error The computer may stop responding when you put it into or
41. through the recording audio will not play through the computer s speakers You will need to listen to the audio line in jack source on the original device or split the audio signal through the notebook computer and another device The CD DVD cannot be The CD DVD is dirty Clean it with a CD DVD cleaner kit read Problems and Possible Solutions 8 9 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The CD DVD tray will The CD DVD is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole not open when there is see Loading Discs on page 2 3 a disc in the tray The DVD regional The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 codes can no longer be DVD Regional Codes on page E 2 changed Unwelcome numbers f the LED is lit then Num Lock is turned ON see LED Indicators on page 1 9 appear when typing Z Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not Work The system freezes or The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press the sleep Fn the screen goes dark F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes Power Options features are not e
42. time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Stand by or Hibernate modes see System Power Options on page E 29 Power Options Properties ae Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate e 9 Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Portable Laptop ome Office Desk Portable Lapto Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Batter When computer is batteries Turn off monitor After 15 mins M After 5 mins Turn off hard disks After 30 mins After 5 mins System standby After 20 mins After 5 mins v System hibernates After 3 hours v After 2 hours w d Resuming Operation Press a key on the key board or move the mouse TouchPad to re sume from Monitor or Hard Disk Stand by Figure E 19 Power Schemes Power Schemes E 27 Windows XP Information Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save pow er This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery
43. to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your documents are prepared YORE ANS Power Off Before Traveling a Ee E ND Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vent s fan intake s outlet s to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent s fan intake s outlet s while the computer is in use Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshooting keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft 1s very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your c
44. to what ever is most comfortable efficient for you This is a matter of hardware video mem ory and the driver for your operating system Video Memory The system does not feature dedicated video memory but automatically and dynam ically allocates as much up to 256MB maximum system memory RAM as need ed to the video system You can define the amount of system memory to be allocated from the BIOS see Frame Buffer Size Advanced Menu on page 5 8 The system returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system B 2 Advanced Video Controls VIA Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor CRT flat panel dis play as your display device Connect it to the external monitor port on the right of the computer and follow the instructions below Windows Vista 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Ifa New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC Adjust commonly used mobility settings and click Connect display 3 Click on any of the buttons to configure the displays to your preferences or click Display Settings in the New Display Detected window to access the control panel di Windows Mobility Center Figure B 1 CES C E New Display i Detected amp Duplicate my desktop on all displays merored Show dif
45. using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes depleted 3 6 Power Saving States Power Management Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off If a power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk if a power failure occurs when work is saved only to memory then the work will be lost Hi bernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery Shut Down You should shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6 plan to be away from the computer for several days or you do not need it to wake up and run a scheduled task R
46. 1 Temperature Settings z Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates B Sampo Tech PD 70FA1 Setti n g S Desktop Management l B Laptop Display Jsi j E Laptop Display indows 2 TA Applications idi Sampo Tech PD 70FA1 fe to Desktops L ea chee eie Make this the primary display Detect Displays Device Settings gt gt Attaching Other Displays NVIDIA E 23 p OS Note Power management functions will vary slightly depending on your operating system For more information it is best to refer to the users manual of your operating system Note All used on the following pages are from the Windows XP OS pictures Windows XP Information Power Management Features To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer uses the ACPI power management system Power management conserves power by controlling in dividual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system The Power Options control panel icon in Windows see page E 3 allows you to configure power management features for your computer You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk or you may use ei ther Stand by or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving techniques and gives the operating system OS direct control over t
47. 2 4 5 C ard Read oos etui dues nesEE Mu sd oM eosoi MUS 4 6 TouchPad MORE 4 6 Hot Key Utility Model A amp B Computers 4 6 Hot Key Utility Model C Computers 4 6 Quick Button UGY de OUS 4 6 Wireless LAN sussasrsier nr to NA 4 7 XIV Is dis rere ro MR nase S EEE aS 4 7 PCC Ai e E E N 4 7 Fingerprint Module sse 4 7 BIOS Utilities OVErVICW ZEE PCR NO ESP 5 1 The Power On Self Test POST oo eese 5 2 Paine the POST ssssssacenesmvetoosccnnseainesnamnaectanvsieneiouns 5 3 Fatal TIONS nerone 5 3 Non Fatal BEFOES scsscarscedassusnespaacousaandadcacasnenwseaaresacoddenst 5 3 SED CCC MS ei A 5 4 Main MGIT RR T 5 5 System Time amp Date Main Menu 5 5 IDE Channel 0 2 Master Main Menu 5 6 System Extended Memory Main Menu 5 6 Advanced Men osspetooben buscot eb uie tes irn badaihG uta or dO Sc URGES 5 7 Installed O S Advanced Menu eere 5 7 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu 5 8 rrr 5 8 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 5 8 Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu 5 8 Frame Buffer Size Advanced Menu 5 8 S Se DINER AV S IURE 5 0 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 0 Password on boot Security Menu 5 10 Preface Boot
48. A LZ Model A amp B Computers ZO You can use the PC Camera hot key buttons the quick button utility must NOT be Snapshot Folder installed see Quick Button Utility on page 4 6 amp to run the BisonCap l l The Snapshot folders program to take still pictures and to zoom the camera in and out if you have in PN TE NM nM stalled the hot key and PC Camera drivers see Hot Key Utility Model C Comput PRENO E TTE ers on page 4 6 amp PC Camera Driver Installation on page 7 10 this folder or an error may appear when you 1 Make sure the PC Camera is on use the Fn F10 key combination to power on try to take a still picture the camera using the application hot 2 Press the amp application button once key button 3 The BisonCap application will run 4 Use the zoom keys to obtain the picture required If you accidentally de 5 Press the a8 application button for a second time you will hear a camera motor lete or move the folder sound to indicate the picture is being taken YON xeu forts Ce puo 6 Snapshot folder on the desktop in order to cap E ture the files The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Figure 7 10 Snapshot Folder PC Camera Module 7 15 Modules amp Options wae Help amp Manual Right click the taskbar icon to bring up the menu to select Help Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities Users Manual CD ROM a
49. BlueSoleil please refer to Getting Started with BlueSoleil See Also ing Starte i Bluetooth Local Area Connection Icon Windows XP Information If you want to display the Local Area Connection icon for the Bluetooth connection AS in the taskbar set it up as follows 1 Access the Network Connections control panel in Windows Start gt Settings gt Network Connections OR Start gt Connect To gt Show all Connections or by clicking the taskbar icon A box 4 Close the control panels and the icon for the Bluetooth connection will be Right click the Bluetooth connection icon and select Properties 3 Click to put a tick in the Show icon in the notification area when connected displayed in the taskbar when connected see sidebar and overleaf s Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help JJ 2 pa Search Folders E Address e Network Connections Network Tasks amp Create a new connection 9 Set up a home or small office network Change Windows Firewall settings e Enable this network device Li Rename this connection Change settings of this connection Other Places P Control Panel My Network Places LL My Documents sj My Computer A LAN or High Speed Internet io 4rea Connection 2 Network cable unplugged Fire pi a VIA Rhine II Fast Ethernet Ad S en ed cs en 3 ed F valled C ad Mict aT Videc innection Wireless Ten poe
50. Bre Pe Ww so H9 i th ie be ne Seach C Li A esb tiers tures wd da JR Lar tiem e Sound Abe De Printers aru Faces ul Taiba and Start Meru Pw It Click here to toggle Category View Ue were Der Pu memi style Por fey acces to Oe F e mund ano ma Lees prog ame Oma Seat gms Steet Pu opion to use Ther seru ity eom tam cm noe d enden CEU Figure E 2 Start Menu amp Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel E 3 Windows XP Information TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two button mouse Once you have installed the TouchPad driver see TouchPad on page E 40 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon EZ on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tappin
51. DVD Device Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it EI J JO A o Q n c Oe A RN CR NE Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade NA LZ zs These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes replac Power Safety ing parts Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades 1f Before you undertake any upgrade proce NN eles uel cle ea Your system is still under warranty or a service contract Jussu You don t have all the necessary equipment SONS clue eles You re not in the correct environment Se ou eC Guys e You doubt your abilities cables including tele phone lines It is advis LL able to also remove your Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re Ve Te ele place the component s vent accidentally turning the machine on m s zs Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on Ser ee a a RAN ai 6 2 Overview Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery T 2 9 4 Turn the computer off a
52. EDOUE acetate itosme into e oto tU oos ink 0t od s Ie URP RU PAN DEDE 3 7 UE IG Wit Merc 3 7 Configuring the Power Buttons eese 3 8 Resuming Operation iocsooexcuoreso Sive tired do doce arena 3 0 Battery Information 45 5 roodo Ie Tom xo so Fou ee adeb vao roris 3 10 halten POE aE adu Ot IUE NEC EU SUE 3 10 Conserving Battery Power cccccccssssssssseeeeeeeesseeeees 3 11 Bay Mies TET tose raden asia ucts hseaawataeeargeee 3 12 New Battery siaccontcemectobseaguidcoxaneesvuatontideesteleerabuicdmnees 3 12 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 12 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 13 BUES TAO M 3 4 Drivers amp Utilities What to Install ree stessc cta ea trea SE re eae uel reu erae R 4 Module Driver Installation eeeeeeeeeeee 4 Driver Installation 22 2 0 peni nnise 4 2 Manual Driver Installation eeeeeeeee 4 3 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 4 User Account Control Win Vista eeess 4 4 Windows Security Message essen 4 4 New Hardware Found eee 4 4 Driver Installation Procedure s 4 5 Video VIA Model A eee 4 5 Video NVIDIA Models B amp C 4 5 Ud MM TT 4 5 Mod MER TTUTmCT 4 5 LAN M R
53. EE s o P Pao Configure sirinati settings Create end fori i yout Computer mc P Figure 8 1 AC DC Adapter In Screen Resolution Error 8 13 Troubleshooting 3 Double click Task Scheduler Library gt Microsoft gt Windows 4 Click MobilePC to open the control panel 5 Right click TMM and select Disable YU ADERAT A task Scheduler File Action View Help e 3 HE Oe ee en Name Status Triggers Next Run Time Last Run Time Last Run Result 4 CA Task Scheduler Library MobilePC 4 lll Microsoft 9 HotStart Ready At log on of any user Windows Running At log on of any user PM The task is currently running 0x41301 Micro 3 Create Basic Task Bluetooth Create Task C CertificateServicesClient Import Task E Customer Experience Improv i 5 Defrag zs Display All Running Tasks DiskDiagnostic Properties New Folder j Media Center Delete X Delete Folder C MobilePC Cj MUI View gt Multimedia G Refresh C NetworkAccessProtection E PLA z H Help General Triggers Actions Conditions Settings History fj RAC Selected Item a RemoteAssistance Name TMM D un C3 Shell Alu Microsoft Corporation dd End E SideShow E SyncCenter Description Microsoft Transient Multi Monitor Manager Disable E SystemRestore Export E Tepip E P E TextServicesFramework ee Delet Ej uPnP Security options x oe Cj wo Help 1 Windows Erro
54. MB if required 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Supervisor Password controls access to the Password on boot Disabled setup utility Fixed disk boot sector Normal Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults and also access to your Exit Selec Mem Select PSub Menu Save and Exit machine as it boots up after you turn it on Set Supervisor Password Security Menu These settings do not You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect access to affect your machine or the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on network passwords Boot see over which will be set in your software OS Security Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities Password on boot Security Menu I Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer If En abled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password w
55. OS Utilities Figure 5 5 Boot Menu Boot Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 6 Exit Menu Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session 5 12 Exit Menu Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps out lined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or problems you can con Warranty Warning tact your service representative for further help Before you begin you will need Please check with your service representative A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver before undertaking any Asmall regular slotted flathead screwdriver upgrade procedures to e An antistatic wrist strap find out if this will VOID your warranty Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes e Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the Optical CD
56. P X Zt GeForce Control Panel G eneral Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management g GeForce Go 7300 GeForce Go 7300 Digital Flat Panel Settings Performance amp Quality Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Settings Tools PowerMizer NVRotate Temperature Settings To access the GeForce Go 7300 control panel from the desktop Right click the desktop then point to NVIDIA Dis play and click Laptop Dis play Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates E Desktop Management Menu Editing Figure E 12 Enable Taskbar Icon NVIDIA Video Driver Controls E 17 Windows XP Information Additional Properties NVIDIA The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you to configure your display s If the items do not display you can either click the Additional Properties button or the icon q o General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management 3 GeForce Go 7300 Figure E 13 GeForce Go 7300 Digital Flat Panel Settings Add Iti O nal Performance amp Quality Settings PdlarDorechon Information about your NVIDIA based graphics card and the Pro p e rti es Video Oyla Settings 3 system it is running on Tools System information PowerMizer Processor Intel R Celeron R M CPU NVRotate Operating system Windows XP Service Pack 2 Temperature Settings Direct version Direct 9 0 or better Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates H Desktop Management Menu
57. Primary display desktop on ee UN E the Secondary display s notebook LCD OR ex ternal display as the dis Extended Desktop play device lt is not possible to play a DVD An Extended desktop allows the desktop to span the displays to act as a large work video simultaneously on area thus creating a lot more screen area for display Each display device can be con PCE EE figured independently for specific resolutions and refresh rates Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use Display Modes VIA E 15 ve Display Settings Extended Desktop Use the control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical ar rangement you wish to use You can drag any icons or windows across to either display desktop which makes it possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program visi ble in the other display Figure E 11 Display Properties Extended Desktop Windows XP Information To Enable Extended Desktop Display Properties 1 Attach the external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Go to the Display Properties control panel see Video Features on page E 10 and click Settings tab 3 Click the monitor icon e g EJ and click to put a tick in the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box and then click Apply 4 As long as the appropriate monitor icon is selected y
58. SD MMC RS MMC MS Duo Note MS Duo Mini SD RS MMC Cards require a PC adapter ExpressCard Slot One ExpressCard 34 54 Slot Communication AZALIA 56K Plug amp Play Fax Modem V 90 92 Compliant 10M 100Mb Base T Ethernet LAN 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Module Option Bluetooth 2 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Factory Option 300K or 1 3M Pixel USB PC Camera Module Factory Option D 4 Specifications Specifications Power Supports ACPI 2 0 and PCI Bus Power Battery Low Suspend Management Management 1 1 Compliant Supports Wake on LAN To Models A amp B Model C Full Range AC DC Adapter AC input 100 240V Full Range AC DC Adapter AC input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 3 42A 65 Watts OR 50 60Hz DC Output 19V 4 74A 90 Watts 18 5V 3 5A 65 Watts Battery Battery 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 4000mAH 4400mAH Environmental Temperature Relative Humidity Spec Operating 5 C 35 C Operating 20 80 Non Operating 20 C 60 C Non Operating 10 90 Dimensions Models A amp B Model C amp Weight 360mm w 267mm d 25 4 34mm h 397mm w 280 5mm d 39mm h 2 6 kg With 6 Cell Battery 2 98 kg 3 With 6 Cell Battery and Without Optional Modules Optional Optical Drive Module Options 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Module DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module DVD Dual Drive Module Super Multi 300K or 1 3M Pixel USB PC Camera Module Factory Option Fingerprint Reader
59. V_01D 92 Gen Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot _ a GeForce Go 7300 Color Management GeForce Go 7300 nView Display Settings i BET Avi DIA Ld Performance amp Quality Settings rn View allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card Color Correction Video Overlay Settings Tools n View Display Mode B Laptop Display B Sampo Tech PD 70FA1 PowerMizer NVRotate Primary display Secondary display Temperature Settings Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates Desktop Management Profiles Windows Applications Desktops User Interface Detect Displays Device Settings gt gt Display Devices NVIDIA E 21 a Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to toggle through the dis play options Notebook Only External Display Only Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Figure E 16 nView Display Settings Windows XP Information Display Modes NVIDIA Single Display Mode Only one of your displays is used Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display s This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content and each display device can be configured independently Dualview Mode Dualview Mode treats both connected displays as separate devices unlike Horizontal Vertical Span mode act ing as a virt
60. acters These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Regular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that NumLk is on 1 12 Function Keys Quick Start Guide a System Map Front amp Rear Views LED Indicators 1 USB Port DC In Jack Battery LCD Latches 4 Model C Only 1 Too M amp i N GDE RE NR Figure 1 5 Front amp Rear Views E J N Q E C EH GC ARR NEN 3 System Map Front amp Rear Views 1 13 Quick Start Guide System Map Left View Figure 1 6 Left View gz Models A amp B 1 Security Lock Slot Optical Device Drive Bay see page 2 3 RJ 11 Modem Jack S PDIF Out Jack Microphone In Jack Headphone Out Jack Recording Line In Jack see page A 2 Io DU Ie Ee Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS depen dent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fift
61. am is running the icon 4 will appear in the taskbar A erties Click the short If the program is not running you will need to restart the computer cut tab and see where m the executable file is lo 1 Press a button A amp 3 or right click the icon 2 1 in the taskbar cated by clicking the 2 Select Setup from the menu scroll to AP1 2 3 or just Application 1 for Model C Open File Location computers and select Custom button 3 An Open dialog box will appear on the screen 4 Browse to the directory where the required application exe see sidebar exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open E SS e SSS FT e er Oe Applicationl c Setup Figure 2 7 LS Quick Button vee d LUN 510PM E Configuration a em Screens Application Quick Buttons 2 11 Features amp Components Model C Computers Note that Model C com puters do not support the audio record or cam era zoom hot keys func tions Model C computers do not display the visual in dicators illustrated in You may configure the AR Application Hot Key for one application as outlined in Recording Audio Models A amp B only The e audio record hot key button allows you to record audio from either the built in microphone or from a microphone connected to the microphone in jack To record on the computer setup the audio recording options in Windows as follows see Figure 2 8 on page 2 I3
62. and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Then call your service representative EISE X J C J J uA Ja A 1 Overview 8 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap pears not to be working Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators see LED Indica tors on page I 9 to see the computer s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Power Plans on page 3 4 Power Saving States on page 3 6 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display Boo
63. bo get more Status Connected kroma Network NR63 802 11a Duration 00 01 22 Speed 108 0 Mbps Signal Strength all 4 ad ug a vers Phen h AEM 1 Xl PEU IIT Welstes asks Leen ae i niri i Daiei Figure E 25 Activity Wireless Network pfe edreneris go nee i toh eje change advanced Unsecured wiersess netverrk m Control Panels C ere Packets j View Wireless Networks E 42 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module Windows XP Information Bluetooth Module Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth module is on Use the Fn F12 key combination see Function Keys on page 1 12 to Wireless Device Operation Aboard toggle power to the Bluetooth module Make sure you install the drivers in the or A Ai f der indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 diui The use of any portable Bluetooth Driver Installation Women e 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp ally prohibited Make sure Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive e nds on 2 Click Install WinXP Drivers gt 10 Install Bluetooth Driver gt Yes aboard aircraft 3 Click Install Software Drivers v2 3 0 1 ne eee se the rn ey com T language you prefer and click OK WANT EET 1C ext the Bluetooth module and 6 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next check the indicator to see if 7 Click Next Next
64. by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD be fore capture Windows XP Information Figure E 31 Video Capture Filter Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap application is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Properties Property Page Video Proc Amp Camera Control AGE gain H x C Tungsten G Al C Daylight Fluorescent B Iw Auto white Balance Environment m Rotation Frequency 34 Horizontal Vertical Disable 5 Hz B6OHe2 E 52 PC Camera Module Windows XP Information PC Camera Hot Key Buttons Model A amp B Computers You can use the PC Camera hot key buttons the quick button utility must not be in stalled see Quick Button Utility on page E 40 amp to run the BisonCap program to take still pictures and to zoom the camera in and out if you have installed the hot key and PC Camera drivers see Hot Key Utility Model C Computers on page E 40 amp PC Camera Driver Installation on page E 48 1 bos qe o
65. cr the hwang lip Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt CALITION You can change the igin a lied rear oi enn She Changes remameng speched mero you cannot change the regen even piu ARAA irda er ree ponat DOD deve bo a dffeneni cempuler South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong Si oq Te changa the cumani ieg n select geographic ash and hen cick OF South amp Central America Mexico Australia ULPUD i n New Zealand Unten raed Watican Dy Vera carla N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa Curent Pegon Hor Selected Hew Region Megan China Table E 1 DVD Region Codes Figure E 1 DVD Regions E 2 DVD Regional Codes Windows XP Information Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows XP and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop You can customize the look of the Start menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu Open l E Acte abe Winakor Explore Search Jm Set Program Access and Def aus i 4 Widows Cat sog i Windows Update im Progr onm Open All Users Explore All Users E 1 T
66. cy eject tole a eee e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc do NOT use a sharp Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas ened pencil or similar e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD i pros us e Do not bend the CD or DVD the hole Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock Disk Eject Warning Don t try to remove a CD DVD while the sys tem is accessing it This may cause the system to crash 2 4 Optical CD DVD Device DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see Changing DVD Regional Codes on page 1 14 DVD Regional Coding Geographical Location USA Canada Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong South amp Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa E Features amp Components a SODALES UE General DVD Region Volumes Diver Details Most DVDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a regionalized DVD on your computer you must set your DVD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even ff you reinstall Windows o
67. d PLan Active Y I3 Turn off the display 5 minutes gt 20 minutes Additional settings Require a password on wakeup Plugged in Yes Hard disk E Figure 3 1 Change advanced power settings Tam oll eni Giclees Power Plan On battery 10 Minutes Advanced Settings Put the computer to sleep 15 minutes X 1 hour Plugged in 20 Minutes Came Wireless Adapter Settings amp Sleen O A o Q E 3 4 Power Plans Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose High performance for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered CCS gt Control Panel p Power Options v Require a password on wakeup Figure 3 2 Power Plans Select a power plan Choose what the power Lond Power plans can help you maximize your computer s performance or conserve energy Make a plan active by selecting it or choose a plan and customize it by
68. d from the BIOS see Frame Buffer Size Advanced cM DM Une Menu on page 5 8 The system returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system NVIDIA TurboCache NVIDIA TurboCache technology Model B amp C computers only allows the GPU so share the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated video memory and dynami cally available system memory The TurboCache Manager dynamically allocates memory for maximum system performance Advanced Video Controls E 11 Windows XP Information VIA Video Driver Controls Model A Computers VIA S3Tray Plus Utility The S3Tray Plus utility will appear in the taskbar when the video driver is installed Click Right click the icon 83 to bring up the menu below From this menu you will also be able to make display adjustments access the Display Properties control panel Figure E 6 check video memory information etc S3Tray Plus Taskbar Utility BDOx600 16 bpp 1024x768 16 bpp 1280x720 16 bpp 1280x800 16 bpp 800x600 16 bpp Display Modes 1024x768 16 bpp 1280x720 16 bpp 1280x800 16 bop Sa S3Config3D Sa S3Display Sa S3Gamma Plus 800x600 32 bpp 53 S3Infa Plus 1024x768 32 bpp S3 53Color Plus BDOx600 32 bpp 1024x768 32 bpp 1280x720 32 bpp 1280x800 32 bpp Display Modes 1280x720 32 bpp I Options 1280x6800 32bpp 39 d 3 Options 3 LJ Display
69. directory where the desired application exe see sidebar program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open Press a button amp amp or right click the icon 5 N E 6 Application Quick Buttons Windows XP Information Recording Audio Model A amp B Computers The e audio record hot key button allows you to record audio from either the built in microphone or from a microphone connected to the microphone in jack To record on the computer setup the audio recording options in Windows as follows see Figure E 5 on page E 8 1 2 9 4 5 6 f 8 9 10 11 12 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Sounds Speech and Audio Devices in Category View Click Advanced in the Volume Device volume tab Click Options and scroll down and click Properties Select HD Audio rear input for a microphone plugged in to the microphone in jack HD Audio Front Mic for the built in microphone from the Mixer device menu and click OK make sure there is a tick in the Microphone tick box Click Recording button and click OK Boost the volume in the Microphone section as high as it will go make sure there is a tick in the Select tick box if you have selected HD Audio rear input Close the open windows You can also boost the microphone from the Mixer in the VIA Audi
70. e ect Jack Si Open Mum Kfect Jack PD ino Poem f Gr PDIF EHk mie hits m Att d Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound vol ume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows and the volume control function keys on the computer Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the set ting Volume Figure E 6 VIA Audio Deck Configuration Menus Audio Features E 9 Windows XP Information Video Features This computer features two different video either VIA for Model A or NVIDIA for Model B amp C Computers options see Video Adapter on page D 3 for details You will be provided with an appropriate driver on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed For further information see either VIA Video Driver Con trols on page E 12 from pages E 12 to E 16 or NVIDIA Video Driver Controls on page E 17 from pages E 17 to E 23 Display Properties Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Control Themes Desktop ScreenSaver Appearance Settings Panel Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Double click Display icon Display icon is in the Appearances a
71. e enrollment process it is recommended that you go through the PA VN Parca wii fingerprint tutorial To run the tutorial click Start gt Programs All Programs gt Pro Click Unlock button and tector Suite QL gt Fingerprint Tutorial after installing the driver then click 12 Install Fin gerprint Utility gt Yes Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation Click Ere aes to 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the open the folder containing the manual in pdf format Cb DVD drive Click Install WinXP Drivers gt 12 Install Fingerprint Utility gt Yes Click Software Installation Click Next Next Next Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer To install the Adobe Acrobat Header software to read the file insert the Device Driv ers amp Utilities User s Man ual CD ROM and click User s Manual button and click Install Acrobat Reader button a ai E 54 Fingerprint Reader Windows XP Information User Enrollment 1 BA c Iv ad P E LE Click Start Programs All Programs Protector Suite QL User Enrollment or double click the taskbar icon On ae run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license and then click OK Click Next and select Enrollment to the hard disk and click Finish Click Next and you will then be prompted to enter your Windows password note If you have not set a password Protector Suite QL canno
72. e prompt e Press Fl to resume e F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities Z Setup Menus The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computers menus will indicate the configura tion appropriate for your model and options Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five 5 menu headings When you select a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of the screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow Ie next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub Ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command 5 4 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilitie
73. eM WLANI Connected AM x WLAN Security enabled network E VW 7 Bae wans Security enabled network lI m vr Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center Network com WLAN onnect to a network LL Turn on activity animation n e i Turn off notification of new networks Right click icon Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center X e Modules amp Options AS Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unautho rized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Figure 7 5 Disconnecting 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module 7 5 Modules amp Options Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon menu Figure 7 6 pue T Fulhy charged j ee No display __ Mobility a mt 100 Pll Connected A connected enter p Balanced Turn wireless off Connect display Volume Battery Status Wi
74. ecording Line In Jack The Recording Line In jack allows you to record audio sources to the computer Note that the audio will not play through the computer s speakers You will need to listen to the audio source on the original device or split the audio signal through the notebook computer and another device Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer A A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks a NMNMEMMMAMNMN RJ 11 Modem Jack This port connects to the built in modem You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ 11 telephone connection a Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ n LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port EY Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Jack allows you to connect your DVD TFP capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed lt peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged
75. ed vn Bhyezulal Ser Akn aed ath Blue Sot Modules amp Options PC Camera Module Before installing the PC Camera driver make sure that the optional PC Camera is Pd on Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Keys on page 1 12 to Taking Still Pictures toggle power to the PC Camera module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You can use the applica tion button A Model A amp B computers to take still pictures if you have installed the hot key driv er See PC Camera Hot Key Buttons on page 7 16 PC Camera Module 7 9 Modules amp Options PC Camera Power Error The BisonCap applica tion may not recognize that the camera module is powered on if you manually put the sys tem into Sleep or Hiber nate and then resume when the BisonCap ap plication is still running Before putting the sys tem into a power saving state close the Bison Cap application If you resume from a power saving state and see an error message dis played by the BisonCap application simply quit the application and run it again PC Camera Driver Installation l ae i Make sure the module is powered on click Cancel if you see a New Hardware Found message and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click 10 Install Camera Driver gt Yes Choose the language you pr
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77. efer and click Next Click Next gt Install Click Finish to restart the computer Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start gt Programs AIl Pro grams menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combina tion to turn it on again Model A amp B Computers Only 7 You can use the application button a8 to run the BisonCap application if you have installed the hot key driver see Hot Key Utility Model C Com puters on page 4 6 A Snapshot folder will be placed on the desktop to record still pictures taken with using the application button amp see PC Camera Hot Key But tons on page 7 16 7 10 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Click Sound Hardware and Sound Click Recording tab Right click Microphone VIA High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled if you wish to record from the internal microphone make sure that the Front Mic is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone Front Mic or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone Front Mic slider to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control
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79. emory RAM Upgrading The Computer 5 The RAM module will pop up and you can remove it Figure 6 9 RAM Module Removal er a lm E TG ns j 1 VETT n heb 6 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 7 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 8 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 9 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 10 Replace the bay cover and screws 11 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 9 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor NAR Z LS If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast Warranty er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ses ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may serviceable part Open damage the processor or mainboard ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tampering with the HDD may also violate your warranty E a d a E 6 10 Up
80. enrollment process for that finger 10 Swipe the finger three times to enroll that finger 11 Repeat the process for all the fingers you wish to enroll see sidebar and then click Next 12 Click Finish 13 Click any of the headings under Learn more about to get more information on any topic 14 Click Close Enrollment User s Fingers Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a button above a finger to start enrollment ooocKiilesmsuo Swipe Finger Fingerprint device memory contains 18 free slots e 0 RW Protector Suite QL Introduction more about P froemretiooon and user setts gt LE nese dia wih faena b nnn ray n femore exiis fici BCOeSS point bo s Lock and unriock your comple e Drol and manage fingerprint cotors More nformaton about LeS Gov 15 Restart the computer 16 Right click the taskbar icon us to bring up the menu that allows you to Edit Back Next gt Cancel Fingerprints Start Control Center access the Help menu etc You can also run 7 18 Fingerprint Reader Module Modules amp Options the Control Center etc from the Protector Suite QL item in the Programs All Programs menu FA Protector Suite Software Fingerprint Control Center 9 Fingerprints Enroll or edit current user s fingerprint templates Settings PUE Figure 7 13 Configure the fingerprint software i
81. er Audio LAN 1 Click 2 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 1 Click 4 Install LAN Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 2 Click OK 3 Click the button to accept the license and click 3 The network settings can mow be configured Next 4 Click Next gt Next gt Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities CardReader 1 Click 5 Install CardReader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer ID TouchPad 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish Restart Now to restart the com puter 4 You may then configure your TouchPad as out lined in TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on page 2 8 Hot Key Utility Model A amp B Computers 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey Utility gt Yes 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish Finish to restart the computer Hot Key Utility Model C Computers 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey Utility gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Quick Button Utility If you do not have a PC Camera module installed then the Quick Button Utility will appear in the Driv ers Installer menu only install the quick button driver if the PC Camera is not installed See Table on page I I0 and Application Quick But tons on page 2 11 for details 1 Click 10 Install QButton Utility gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart your computer 4
82. erefore possi ble to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program visi ble in the other display Display Modes C 7 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Using New Display Detected to Enable Extended Mode 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Ifa New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC gt Adjust commonly used mobility settings and click Connect display 3 Click to select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended 4 Click Right or Left under Extend your desktop 5 Click Apply gt OK eem 2 New Display Detected Choose the appearance of your displa Figure C 6 EE Extend your desktop New Display ER Detected Extended To select different settings go to Display Settings in Control Panel Apph OK Cancel IG I MN CC a C 8 Display Modes NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Using Display Settings to Enable Extended Mode 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on Z 2 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control i Panel Display Settings Extended Desktop 3 Click Adjust screen resolution under the Appearance and Personalization menu or double click Personalizati
83. esestnevenns E 40 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module E 41 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation E 41 Bluetooth Module sse E 43 Bluetooth Driver Installation E 43 PC Camera Mod le ideni sederet radio n sias n edid E 47 PC Camera Driver Installation E 48 PC Camera Audio Setup sse E 49 roue o D E 51 Eliminating Screen Flicker seeeeeeessees E 52 PC Camera Hot Key Buttons E 53 Model A amp B Computers eese E 53 Fingerprint Reader a6 sco cim catio tte Erb po eras brat E 54 Optional for Model B amp C Computers E 54 Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation E 54 XVIII Quick Start Guide g Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started The remainder of the manual covers the following e Chapter2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device 7 in 1 card reader ExpressCard 34 54 TouchPad amp Mouse Function Hot Keys Quick Buttons Audio amp Printer e Chapter 3 The computer s power saving options e Chapter 4 The installation of
84. etooth PC Camera and Fingerprint Reader modules are provided in Modules amp Op tions on page 7 I What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 f on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual this order which is the same as that listed in the CD ROM and click Install Vista Drivers button Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after If you wish to install the drivers manually see page 4 installing each driver it will become grayed out if 3 you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages x Drivers Installer m p Note the Fingerprint 1 Utility will only appear if See you have included the Fin verprint Reader Module in your purchase option Models B amp C only The Quick Button Utility only 2 appears if you DO NOT have a PC Camera Module installed Models A amp B 3 Drivers Installer e m eax a il Figure 4 1 Drivers Installer Screen 1 Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screen 2 4 2 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually click the Exit button to quit the Drivers Instal
85. eturning to full operation from shut down takes longer than from Sleep or Hibernate Log Off Control Panel Lock Figure 5 5 Default Programs Restart Lock Button Menu Sleep Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down Power Saving States 3 7 Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons 2 The power sleep button Fn F4 key combo and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to a power saving state Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data Oe 3 Control Panel Power Options System Settings v Wl Search Pp cm c 2s m Define power buttons and turn on password protection Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans Change settings that are currently unavailable However you can dis able this setting from the PE LS Power Options menu d v LV Plugged in Power and sleep buttons and lid settings by clicking Require a When I press the power button Sep Sleep password on wakeup Do nothin In the left menu and se When I press the sleep button Yum Sleep Shut down lecting the options click y When t close the lid Sep Change settings that are currently unavail Password protection on wakeup 9 Require a p ord recommendec able When your comp
86. f your attached displays is used Mirrored This display mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the Secondary display s Extended Desktop An Extended desktop allows the desktop to span the displays to act as a large work area thus creating a lot more screen area for display Each display device can be con figured independently for specific resolutions and refresh rates Use the Display Set tings control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use Display Modes B 5 VIA Video Driver Controls Using Windows Vista to Enable Extended Mode Z 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on l l 2 Ifa New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista go to the Display Settings Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC gt Adjust commonly used Extended Desktop mobility settings and click Connect display Click to select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended drag the monitors to Click Right or Left under Extend your desktop match the physical ar Click Apply gt OK rangement you wish to a use Use the control panel to oe 2 New Display Detected You can drag any icons or windows across to ei ther display desktop which makes it possible to have one program visible in one of the dis plays and a different program visible in the other display Choose the appearance of your displa
87. ferent parts of my desktop en each display extended Show my desktop on the extemal display only To select diferent settings g nirol Panel Attaching Other Displays B 3 VIA Video Driver Controls External displays may also be configured from S3Display tab in Advanced Display Settings 1 2 OF QU o9 Figure B 2 S3 Display Attach the external display to the external monitor port and turn it on Click Advanced Settings in the Display Settings control panel see Video Features on page 1 18 to display the additional tabs Select S3Display tab Click to put a tick in the tickbox under the CRT icon Click Apply gt OK and allow the monitor time to refresh the display Click Yes to confirm the settings Select the CRT icon and then click Refresh Rate to change the settings for the attached display FS i SST E Multiple Monitors and VIA Chrome9 HC IGP WDDM Properties 9 EX S3Display Properties rst abso s Adapter j Montor Troubleshoot Screen Refresh Rate Color Management BS S3Display El S3info Plus 2 01 09 1026 j CRT STC Sampo Tech p LCD STC Sampo Tech l m Screen resolution 1280 x 800 Color quality 32 bit Refresh rate 60 Hz No settings for this device New refresh rate B 4 Attaching Other Displays VIA Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Display Only one o
88. fferent either VIA for Model A or NVIDIA for Models B amp C video options You will be provided with an appropriate driver on the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display Settings control panel in Per sonalization in Windows Vista For further information see VIA Video Driver Controls on page B 1 Mod el A computers OR NVIDIA Video Driver Controls on page C I Model B computers To access Display Settings in Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under the Appearance and Personalization menu or double click Personalization gt Display Settings 3 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 10 on page 1 19 to bring up the Advanced Settings tabs OR 6 Right click the desktop and click Personalize and then click Display Settings and adjust as above 1 18 Video Features Quick Start Guide Generic Pei Meniter and VIA Chrome HC IGP WDDM Properti akaa Generic PrP Monter and VIA Chrome HC IGP WOOM Properti 1 B S3Dapiy EM sunto in Celer Management Bl SHuni Bd 53nfo Pus Drag the icons teo match your manat ident
89. g buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further information at www synaptics com Mouse Properties R Mouse Properties NU re Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Haklware Device Settings Buttons Pointers Pointer Uptions Wheel H Button configuration Synaptics Pointing Device v9 0 2 120ct06 M O u se D r i ve r Devices Synaptics TouchPad V6 3 on PS 2 Port 3 Devices Right handed C Left handed Enid PTEE Yes Synaptics TouchPad V5 3 If you are USING an external mouse hal Click Normal Select Ehe Click Context a Normal Drag Menu Special Drag your operating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its Double Cick Speed Dese setas Tray Icon B t A Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not installation or only enable its basic open or clase ty using a slower seting functions Be sure to check the de vice s user documentation for details DiickLock F Tur on ClickLack C Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM Static tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Animated tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again www synaptics com Figure E 3 Mouse Properties E 4 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Windows XP Information Function Keys Ho
90. ge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 9 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page E 32 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack De Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Close modem or communication applications when they are not being used Remove any unused PC Cards from the computer PC Cards quickly use up battery power even if the system enters sleep mode Disconnect any unnecessary external devices Battery Information E 33 Windows XP Information Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other rem ve zs Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer continues to work with
91. grading the Processor Modules amp Options Chapter 7 Modules amp Options Wireless Device Ove rview Operation Aboard This chapter contains information on the following modules which may come with Aircraft your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please ite vee ol aay vertes contact your service representative MCN ence on devices aboard aircraft e 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module is usually prohibited Bluetooth Module Meso GM Wes Dues PC Camera Module ule s are OFF if you are using the computer Fingerprint Reader Module aboard aircraft E e Q e Overview 7 1 Modules amp Options 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module If you have included an 802 11b g USB WLAN module in your purchase option Wireless Device you will have the appropriate software provided for your module Operation Aboard AES EU Before installing the 802 11b g USB WLAN driver make sure that the Wireless The use of any portable LAN module is on Use the Fn F11 key combination see Function Keys on ee ane page 1 12 to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module Make sure you install ally prohibited Make sure the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the module s are OFF if eI 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation aboard aircraft 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities Use
92. gure 6 4 HDD Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Remove the HDD bay cover screws Models A amp B Model C Remove the HDD bay cover Remove the screw at point and use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 5 Reverse the process to install the new device Dope pet Models A amp B Figure 6 5 Removing the CD DVD Device 6 6 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRII DDR2 type memory modules see Memory on page D 2 for details of supported module types The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the CPU RAM bay cover and remove screws Figure 6 6 CPU RAM Bay Screws Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 7 Upgrading The Computer 3 Remove the bay cover Figure 6 7 CPU RAM Bay Cover Removed 4 Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows amp in Figure 6 8 Figure 6 6 RAM Module Release Latches 6 8 Upgrading the System M
93. gure E 24 Drivers Installer Screen 2 TIS 4 A d M E E 36 Driver Installation Windows XP Information Installation Methods Win XP If you wish to install the drivers manually click the Exit button to quit the Drivers Installer application and then browse to the executable file in the location listed in the table below and follow the installation procedure for each driver Note that X is the drive letter assigned to the CD DVD ROM drive WinXP SP2 Driver Pages Driver Location Note o oem praet eomer 0 00 Dum remm emenmeaee 0 0000000 Des p term Xmenmeneaees 0 00000000 m metre XmeemasEepg 0 0 00000000 um emm xmenammeme 0 0000 om terc Xmeestesmaapne 0000 was mete Xmesmedeaes 0 0 Dm wet ome O wee meten Xteeemananee 000000000 meum reto Xteesmenniagme 0 000 ooma terc osse 00 X Drivers Fingerprint Application x86 autorun exe Table E 2 Driver Installation Driver Installation E 37 Windows XP Information Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Add Remove Programs item If you see the individual driver listed if not see below uninstall it following the on screen prompts it may be necessary to res
94. h selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer 1 14 System Map Left View Quick Start Guide e Figure 1 7 Right View eerie ExpressCard Slot j see page 2 7 7 in 1 Card Reader 2 USB 2 0 Ports RJ 45 LAN Jack External Monitor Port System Map Right View i Models A amp B Oc amp W po ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard Slot accepts either ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 formats 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Duo requires PC adapter Mini SD requires PC adapter RS MMC requires PC adapter a a a eg a ee ee System Map Right View 1 15 Quick Start Guide System Map Bottom View Figure 1 8 Bottom View Vent Fan Intake Outlet 2 Battery Hard Disk Bay Cover Models A amp B CPU RAM Bay Cover pie aN Zt Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See on page 3 9 for full instructions 1 16 System Map Bottom View Windows Vista Start Menu amp Control Panel Quick Start Guide g Most of the control panels utilities and programs wi
95. he BisonCap application may not recognize that the camera module is powered on if you manually put the system into Sleep or Hibernate and then resume when the BisonCap application is still running Before putting the system into a power saving state close the BisonCap application If you resume from a power saving state and see the error message displayed by the BisonCap application simply quit the application and run it again Problems and Possible Solutions 8 11 Troubleshooting Non DDC CRT Monitors for Win Vista Only If you are experiencing screen flicker problems in Windows Vista ONLY when using an older CRT Non DDC as your external display you can install an updated driver to fix this problem Follow the steps below Uninstall the Original Driver 1 Detach any connected external CRT 2 Goto the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Programs gt Uninstall a program 3 Click to select the VIA Display Vista Driver or NVIDIA Drivers and then click Uninstall and follow the on screen prompts 4 Click Yes to restart the computer Install the Updated Driver Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Click Browse CD button Navigate Browse to X Drivers Video NonDDOC and double click setup exe Click Next Next Click Finish to restart the computer Reattach the external CRT and configure as outlined in Attaching Other Displays
96. he power and thermal states of devices and processors For example it enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user settings and information from applications ACPI is fully supported in Windows XP E 24 Power Management Features Windows XP Information The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack AC DC Adapter Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will damage the computer and its components 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page E 35 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the battery please refer to Battery Information on page E 32 The Power Sources E 25 Windows XP Information Turning on the Computer A Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow
97. iebesh Fares a Cashion Management detis E Dewkiog Management Menu E dons Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Right click on a control panel y p Mortar Toonable o 3 GeForce Go 7300 tee or M y 1 s GeForce Go 7300 Digal Flat Paral Seling AVIDIA Screen Pecotmone k Peter Mater Desktop Management Meru ldeng item to bring up a Help menu see sidebar Figure E I4 Screen Examples NVIDIA Video Driver Controls E 19 Windows XP Information d nView Desktop Manager from Additional Properties l You can view the nView Desktop Man ager control panels from the Additional Properties window Select Additional Properties from the GeForce Go 7300 control panel Click Desktop Manage ment and click the En able button to display the options J X AS 3 Figure E 15 Desktop Manager Control Panel NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager The nView Desktop Manager allows quick access to control panels for features such as Desktop Management Profiles Hot Keys etc The Control panel may be ac cessed as follows Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or just click Control Panel 2 Double click NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager icon Click Switch to Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Category View Click the Enable Disable button to toggle the Desktop Management options menu Fie Edt Vew fFavertes Took Help
98. ify Monitors 20105 0 1 200 48 1106 Cho type VIA Chrome HC IGP 510 0007 System memory uM NB Video memory 128 M Supports AGP Enabled AGP 1L Generic PoP hienitar an VIA Chore HC IGF WwDDM j amp eiolutian w _ Low High Highest Ga big NT 12580 by 2 pork RSPR Fo sea 3 p User Mode driver vigumodeds32 i 7 14 10 0048 205 Warum dover vigamodeda 12 sya 7 14 10 0048 Oper al ICD vigogi32 di 7 14 10 0043 r0 OTT Owe Heda 6 60000 16396 o S E E03 Display Settings pet D s Die de yew Help p O 0O00 rep Drag the icons to match your mondo M Y l Corterts Dies Search HVIDIA Looking for the NVIDIA Display Cortrol Paneli 3D Settings Display Coefiqure J performance ana Setup dupiay eesonition estie MN ol the NVIDIA contol panels hove been consolidated into single picture Quat y settings Manap photon an sew support apokcaton the NVIDIA Control Panel t can be launched from the Windows Cortrol Panel or Start Men 1 Generic PnP Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 d Th For Help press Fi 1 Colors o9 High Highest 32 bt 1280 by 800 pivels Figure 1 10 Display Settings Video Features 1 19 Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel icon in Windows see page I 17 allows you to configure power management features for y
99. il or by clicking the desktop icon fH Bluetooth Module 7 7 Modules amp Options 7d User Guides amp Help View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Cor poration BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click the Help menu and select Contents and Index Look through Getting Started or select the ap propriate User Guide from the Contents menu Figure 7 7 BlueSoleil Main Window amp Help 7 8 Bluetooth Module File View My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help Gorterts indes Search Fevers E Stat Bueteoth 8 Est ebllgih Boetnorh Connection WW Terminate Divelooth Connection 1 i Huan Filisa Dingi w LAN eos jr Orel Pus I Personal Area Networking Jr Printer EJ Serta Pes IW Synchronization u E Due Devine Timizcoth Connecicon Managers z Dkn Lorfaurmtona Catit Coana n Dx Hide loots lack Bop AG amp E Pre Sptions Plate biomes i My Device RDO1 PC 4 ies Click to search Bluetooth devices Right click to get more options Service Headset AG is started PAN IP 192 168 50 1 BlueSoleil User Guides Thus charter describes BlueSoled user terface and how fa do varus ennliguratsiana and eparatusng Tr inziudag For details on how to ure Bloptceth profiles in Bluezaleil please refer to r T isl watbrid start
100. ility Center Pluaned in Do nothing ad ee lefaults Shutdown Lj 7 r yr ag 945 AM 3 10 Battery Information Power Management Conserving Battery Power P d Usea power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note that this may have an affect on computer performance Mida Mobility enter Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter NEM Center control panel pro vides an easy point of ac Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off cess for information on l l l l battery status power plans e Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are used and wireless device not being used status etc e Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc ea ES Windows Mobility Center f 7 oe a l No display Mute d 50 remaining a Not connected price 4 al u CU CLEC Power saver v Turn wireless off Connect display Volume Battery Status Wireless Network External Display Figure 3 m 6 No sive Windows Mobility amp partnerships d t presenting Center Sync settings Turn on Sync Center Presentation Settings Conserving Battery Power 3 11 Power Management Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the
101. ind further information able its basic functions Be sure to check the at www synaptics com device s user docu Mouse Properties f F Mouse Properties x mentation for details Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware 8 Device Settings Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings Button configuration Synaptics Pointing Device v9 0 2 120ct06 Devices Devices Right handed Figure 2 E 6 Pinay ik Normal Select E omal Drag Mouse Properties C Left handed Enabled Name Right Secondary Click Context Menu Special Drag Double Click Speed Disable Settings Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not open or close try using a slower setting Synaptics TouchPad V6 3 Sow IL Fast Tray Icon bake bebe Remove tray icon from taskbar 4 20 PM ClickLock Stati i i kb a Turon Giddiock tatic tray icon in taskbar 4 20 PM Animated tray icon in taskbar FU 4 20PM Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again www synaptics com e m 2 8 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Features amp Components Function Keys Hot Keys The function keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key 1s held down Model A amp B Computers In addition to the basic function key combinations visua
102. into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks VIA Video Driver Controls Appendix B VIA Video Driver Controls Model A Computers The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page I 16 VIA Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 6 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM and click Install Vista Drivers button Video 1 Click 1 Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer VIA Video Driver Installation B 1 Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to toggle through the dis play options e Notebook Only e External Display Only e Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh VIA Video Driver Controls Advanced Video Controls This section is about making adjustments for the LCD and switching display devic es The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page l 15 Video Driver Controls The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output
103. ions 4 Click a network and then click Connect If you do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network Figure 7 3 cu o owe Connecting C E connetto eret i G x Connect to a network Connecting to WLAN L Choose a connection option d Connect bo the Internet ari uj d Lar F 5 gp Sii up i iiy tlets network i Aa Minuty connect te a wireless meteor A Set upa wireless ad hoc computer te ceemputer network Lk zm r deanrk ur jd Inirrnr qms unb apos dahu connechon 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar icon ig to see the connection status see below Figure 7 4 Connection Status Currently connected to KA Network com WLANIT 1 ae Access Local only 4 m C E Um mE dz eres wil WI 11 20 AM 7 4 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module 7 To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon e and then select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon e and then click Disconnect from Currently connected to A a fey Connect to a network v P 4 Network com WLANL Access Local only E E a Disconnect or connect to another network Click icon E rk aring Center Ez ja
104. ithout typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance The consequences of this could be serious If You eure hues Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu your boot password you If you choose Write Protect this will protect against viruses being written to the uec hard disk boot sector this is not a substitute for installing an anti virus program see dor and you may lose all Viruses on page 8 4 of the information on your hard disk 5 10 Security Menu Boot Menu Advanced Security BOOR Priority order IDE 4 FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL S1 US ISMSEUID GE IUIS KOEN amp USB HDD PCI BEV VIA Boot Agent ES Excluded from boot order USBREDROM USE Zae2 USB LS120 Reig Se Sar When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dows XP from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down lt x gt exclude or include the device to boot lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device lt 1 4 gt Loads default boot sequence available to help you move devices up and down the order BI
105. l indicators are available for Models A amp B Only when the hot key driver is installed see Hot Key Utility Model A amp B Computers on page 4 6 After installing the driver an icon B will appear in the taskbar The hot key buttons give quick access to the default internet browser W and e mail program WA The PC Camera buttons amp a amp can be used to run the BisonCap ap plication to take still pictures and to zoom the camera in out see PC Camera Hot Key Buttons on page 7 16 if a PC Camera module is installed this does not apply to Model C If you do not have a PC Camera module installed see Application Quick Buttons on page 2 11 for details Model C Computers There are no visual indicators available for Model C computers however you can configure an application Application 1 to open when the hot key amp amp button is pressed see Application Quick Buttons on page A 11 Ze Hot Key Program The hot key visual indicators will only be displayed and the audio record function will only run if the program is running i e the icon fd is displayed in the taskbar If you have closed the program you can run it again from C Program Files HotKey_Driver Ho tKeyDriver exe Function Keys Hot Keys 2 9 Features amp Components PC Camera ce ue Play Pause in Audio Video Programs Fn F10 Power Toggle TouchPad P WLAN Module Models Toggle Te n f Power Toggle e aaa A
106. ler application and then browse to the executable file in the location listed in the table below and follow the installation procedure for each driver Note that X is the drive letter assigned to the CD DVD ROM drive ewer om nn ma OOO mers ea onene O man O rens veas onono NN Vista 32bit X Drivers FingerPrint Application x86 autorun exe Table 4 1 Driver Location Driver Installation 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams gt Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea tures menu 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts User Account Control Win Vista If a User Acc
107. life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to re move the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page 6 3 New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 I4 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 9 for information on the battery charge status and to on page 3 9 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack 3 12 Battery Life Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other E IN H JH e Battery Life 3 13 Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until
108. ll an updated driver to fix this problem Follow the steps below Uninstall the Original Driver 1 Detach any connected external CRT 2 Goto the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Programs gt Uninstall a program 3 Click to select the VIA Display Vista Driver and then click Uninstall and follow the on screen prompts 4 Click Yes to restart the computer Install the Updated Driver Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Click Browse button Navigate Browse to X Drivers Video_NonDDC and double click setup exe Click Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer Reattach the external CRT and configure as outlined in Attaching Other Displays on page B 3 p Ios ae I B 8 Non DDC CRT Monitors for Win Vista Only NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Appendix C NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Model B amp C Computers The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page l 16 Resolution Error NVIDIA Video Driver Installation eerie een eu screen resolution prob Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 3 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM and click Install lems screen flickering after resuming from Sleep in Vista Drivers button Windows Vista for NVID IA Models B amp C only see 1 Click 1 Ins
109. ms All Programs gt Protector Suite QL gt User Enrollment or double click the taskbar icon 5 2 On the first run of the program you will be asked to click the button to accept the license and then click OK 3 Click Next and select Enrollment to the hard disk and click Finish Finish F 1 A fexgers arc cooked deep E foc airaa our weer dete con be secured by hardware Protected keys obtenue fm See noerinnt ier This mode ales only 21 5ngenmniti to be enrolled 9 Enrolement to Due hard dik Figure z IT Pe P Ee MEAT MAE RM rove and ane mer cn mt Enroll to Hard Disk of 4 If you have not set a Windows password you will be prompted to do so note If you have not set a password Protector Suite QL cannot secure access to your computer Click Next You will then be prompted to enter your Windows password Click Next gt Next if you have the Run interactive tutorial tickbox selected you will run through the Fingerprint Tutorial 8 Click Next for each window of the tutorial you can click the button to skip tutorial at any time E PE REN C Q A a EE Fingerprint Reader Module 7 17 Modules amp Options Fingerprint Enrollment Note that it is strongly recommended that you enroll more than one finger in case of injury etc Figure 7 12 Fingerprint Enrollment 9 Click the button above any of the fingers to begin the
110. n How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges 3 16 Battery Life Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili ties essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes ad vantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system components won t be auto config ured with an appropriate driver or utility during oper ating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista OR WinXP contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the com puter There will be two CDs provided one will con tain drivers for Windows Vista the other will contain drivers for Windows XP make sure you install the ap propriate drivers for your system Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are in stalled in the order indicated see Driver Installa tion on page E 36 for Windows XP information Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN Blu
111. n The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears on You havent installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control Panel See the external monitor Appendix B Video Features on page E 10 for instructions on installing and configuring the have plugged in and video driver powered on 8 8 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution You forget the boot f you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your password service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk The sound cannot be The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the heard or the volume is Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Function Keys Hot Keys very low on page 2 9 to adjust The audio recording The recording volume might be set too low Check the information in Recording Audio on cannot be heard or the page 2 12 Recording Audio on page E 7 volume is very low Audio cannot be heard The Recording Line In jack allows you to record audio sources to the computer Note that the
112. n LAY to take still pictures if you have in stalled the hot key driver See PC Camera Hot Key Buttons on page E 53 PC Camera Module E 47 Windows XP Information Stand by Hibernate or Shutdown Error The computer may stop responding when you put it into or resume from Stand By or Hiber nate or when you shut down This error is caused by power management within Windows XP when applied to a PC Camera attached to the internal USB hub Microsoft has posted a Hotfix for this error on its website search for Hot fix KB909667 Download and install the Hotfix to correct this er ror PC Camera Driver Installation l ole S Make sure the module is powered on click Cancel if you see a New Hard ware Found message and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Install WinXP Drivers 11 Install Camera Driver Yes Click Install Products Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next Finish to restart the computer Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again Model A amp B Computers Only ga You can use the application button amp to run the BisonCap application if you have installed the hot key driver see Hot Key Utili
113. n the BisonCap application you will only be asked to set the capture file name on J as itis being captured the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will s You may find it helpful to automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files f getragment the HDD be you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name fore capture and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted PC Camera Module 7 13 Modules amp Options Figure 7 9 m Video Capture Filter T Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap application is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 2 3 Run the BisonCap program Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab P roperties Ex z n Froperty Page Video Proc Amp Camera Control iw Auto White Balance M RGE gam Environment 7 18 e ita C Tungsten G gt C Daylight Fluorescent E al f Rotation Horizontal Vertical C Tisable C 50 Hz f B Hz EFFECT MODE EFFECT f MOSAIC Black White C EMED n Reset Cancel ppl 7 14 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options PC Camera Hot Key Buttons N
114. nabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable into a power saving the features you prefer see Power Plans on page 3 4 System Power Options on page E mode 29 8 10 Problems and Possible Solutions The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules cannot be detected The PC Camera module cannot be detected The Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera modules cannot be configured The BisonCap PC Camera application displays the message Sorry please turn on the Video Capture power Fn F10 after resuming power from manually entering a power saving state Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The modules are off Check the LED indicator 9 and or function key indicator to see if the WLAN Bluetooth module is on or off see LED Indicators on page 1 9 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN or Fn F12 Bluetooth key combination s in order to enable the modules see Function Keys on page 1 12 The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the module see Function Keys on page 1 12 Run the BisonCap program see PC Camera Module on page 7 9 Bluetooth Local Area Connection Icon on page E 45 to view the camera picture The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Modules amp Options on page 7 1 T
115. nd Themes category Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen resolution Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality pr DERE Open the Display Properties control panel and click Advanced button a xu a to bring up the Advanced properties tabs Q Q Moe highest w The Advanced properties tabs include specific VIA OR NVIDIA controls Bin NEG which allow you to make any video adjustments you require Figure E 7 Display Properties E 10 Video Features Windows XP Information Advanced Video Controls This section is about making adjustments for the LCD and switching display devic es Z Function Key Combination Video Driver Controls You can use the Fn F7 key combination to The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output to what f toggle through the dis ever is most comfortable efficient for you This is a matter of hardware video mem play options ory and the driver for your operating system Notebook Only External Displa Video Memory Only d The Model A computer system does not feature dedicated video memory but auto Notebook External matically and dynamically allocates as much up to 256MB maximum system mem Display ory RAM as needed to the video system You can define the amount of system Make sure you give the memory to be allocate
116. nd click Install Vista Drivers button Click Unlock button and then click 11 Fingerprint gt Yes Click Documentation to open the folder containing the manual in pdf format To install the Adobe Acrobat Header software to read the file insert the Device Driv ers amp Utilities User s Man ual CD ROM and click User s Manual button and click Install Acrobat Reader button Fingerprint Reader Module Optional for Model B amp C Computers If you have included the fingerprint reader in your purchase option Optional for Model B amp C computers only you will need to install the driver as per the instruc tions below Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection Before beginning the enrollment process it is recommended that you go through the fingerprint tutorial To run the tutorial click Start Programs All Programs Protector Suite QL Fingerprint Tutorial after installing the driver Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Install Vista Drivers button Click 11 Install Fingerprint Utility gt Yes Click Software Installation Click Next Next Next Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer ecd de my 7 16 Fingerprint Reader Module Modules amp Options User Enrollment 1 Click Start gt Progra
117. nd restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems and Possible Solutions Possible Cause Solution You turned on the power Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the battery is present and but it doesn t work seated properly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The battery LED power Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off indicator Cii is blinking then on again orange You are losing battery The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power power too quickly Plans on page 3 4 Power Schemes on page E 27 check its settings You may also be using an PC Card ExpressCard device USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully operating time is discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see on page3 9 Battery shorter than expected Information on page E 32 Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options A peripheral device USB device PC Card is consuming a lot of power
118. nd turn it over Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Slide the battery out in the direction of the arrow Upgrading The Computer Warranty Warning Please check with your Service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty Figure 6 1 Battery Removal Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage on page D 3 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and util ities see Driver Installation on page 4 2 when setting up a new hard disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Remove the HDD bay cover screws Models A amp B O Model C 3 Remove the HDD bay cover Models A amp B Figure 6 2 Hard Disk Bay amp Screw 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer 4 Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow a amp i Model C Figure 6 3 k Nasc n HDD Slide 5 Lift the hard disk up in the direction of arrow 6 Remove the screws amp and cover 7 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive Models A amp B Fi
119. ng can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Eset Select Menu Select PSub Menu Save and Exit Z Installed O S Advanced Menu Frame Buffer Size This setting tells the computer what kind of operating system you re using This item will appear for Model A computers see overleaf Advanced Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 2 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not nor mally support USB functionality e g DOS The default setting is Enabled and does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have in stalled a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Note The Frame Buffer Size item below is applicable to Model A computers only Frame Buffer Size Advanced Menu Use this menu item to set the amount of system memory to be allocated for use by the integrated graphic system for Model A computers The default memory size allocated is 128MB and this may be adjusted to 64MB or 256
120. nnected Bluetooth started Speed 3 0 Mbps Figure E 28 Bluetooth Connected 8 To disconnect click File from the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window and select Exit the Local Area Connection will then display A network cable is unplugged 9 Do not use the close i button or Fn F12 key combination before clicking File gt Exit or the correct status will not be displayed 10 You can then use the Fn F12 key combination to turn off the Bluetooth module check the LED icon for the Bluetooth module power status t IVT Corporation BiveSolell Main Window Wiustooth My Services Tools Heb L Local Area Connection 4 4 network cable is unplugged Oley i207 em Servite Headset AG i started PAN IP 192 163 50 1 Figure E 29 Bluetooth Disconnected E 46 Bluetooth Module Windows XP Information PC Camera Module Before installing the PC Camera driver make sure that the optional PC Camera is A on Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Keys on page I 12 to Taking Still Pictures toggle power to the PC Camera module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop or go the Start menu and point to My Computer then click it Double click the Bison Cam NB Pro icon 9X Bisoncam MB Pra Click Take a new picture in the Camera Tasks box You can use the applica tion butto
121. nter parallel cable to the Par i allel to USB converter Install Instructions and then plug the con 1 Setup the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink car verter into the USB port tridge etc 2 Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer 3 Turn ON the printer then turn ON the com 4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer purer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or Parallel Printer ask you to supply one Follow the on screen in structions to supply one Follow the on screen instructions This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar however you will need to purchase a parallel to USB converter Adding a Printer 2 15 Features amp Components 2 16 Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management F Overview OS Note To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer power man Power management functions will vary slight agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer ly depending on your the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system This chapter covers operating system For more information it is best to refer to the user s manual of your operat e The Power Sources Turning on the Computer ing system
122. o Deck menu see page E 9 Press the audio record button e to begin the recording process the record icon will flash in the top left of the screen Press the e audio record button again to stop the recording process the record icon will disappear from the top left of the screen The recorded audio file in wav format will appear in the Shared Documents gt Wav folder in My Computer Double click the file to playback the recorded audio Recording Audio E 7 Windows XP Information Figure E 5 a sempus Audio Setup for QD naa ee Wave SW Synth CD Player Reco rding Clinic vili j Exit Balance Balance Balance Windows XP B Ez Py 9 Ru m P c uo Volume Volume Volume Speak eirg I ian Ww C Mute all i HD Audio rear output CT S Options Help Microphone m howe the followang voume conte E Receedra Cored Volume V Marophore z Iv CD dato 2 I Simpo M F Line l F Fert Me C Mute HD Audio front mic E 8 Recording Audio Windows XP Information Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Audio Devices Windows control panel or from the VIA Audio Deck icon in the taskbar or on the desktop this will bring up the VIA Audio Deck ene The vol ume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination E trm MEE BEN GU Microphone Boost ua h
123. o the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details Specifications D 1 Specifications Feature Specification Processor Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 4MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T7200 T7400 T7600 2 0 2 16 2 33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T5500 T5600 1 66 1 83 GHz Intel amp Core M Duo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 T2700 1 66 1 83 2 0 2 16 2 33 GHz Intel Core Solo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T1300 T1400 1 66 1 83 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FCPGA Package 1MB On die L2 Cache amp 533MHz FSB 410 420 430 440 450 1 46 1 60 1 73 1 86 2 0 GHz Core Logic VIA VN896 VT8237A Chipset Memory Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRII DDR2 533 667 MHz 64 bit Wide DDRII DDR2 Data Per Channel Memory Expandable up to 2GB 256 512 1024 MB DDRII Modules D 2 Specifications Specifications Models A amp B Model C 15 4 WXGA 1280 800 TFT LCD 17 0 WXGA 1440 900 TFT LCD OR OR 15 4 WSXGA 1680 1050
124. oes not appear in Windows Vista go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC Adjust commonly used mobility settings and click Connect display 3 Click on any of the buttons to configure the displays to your preferences or click Display Settings in the New Display Detected window to access the control 3i Windows Mobility Center Fer e fond a y T 3 New Display Detected 7 Mute 3 ids Not connected hj t f r disp B d Tum wireless off Volume Battery Status Woreless Network Extesrial Display eu x tungs Ium on Center Presentation Setting ui a Display Devices Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel display as your display device The fol lowing are the display options e The built in LCD e An external monitor connected to the external monitor port A flat panel display connected to the external monitor port Figure C 4 New Display Detected Attaching Other Displays C 5 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Z Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to tog gle through some dis play options e Notebook Only External Display Only Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Figure C 5 Change Display Configuration Configuring an External Display using the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor p
125. oesi r ior setting uou ani h use s pa Select the power aving settings you want to ure Lgpnmna LI Bika tuse wt cre Bm Lact Prompt For pasrpesond when computer resume r from standby Li psor LAAk tion con n ihe Larch bua 7 Promet tox patrwsord when computer resumes bom standby Props for patsenad when cormpules betur roe stans Pirr batters Power buttor Fie bustipris ipen I cbe the ld of ma ponable compiler When close the kd of my portable computer Mem dickes Uem ki od ny ior sb Gore eS Stadt z unite Figure E 21 Veri pure the pew bulion on iy ccm d C When l graii Hue pia buon n me complere S Sha down x Sha dore Power Options the sleep button on my computer weg pares Ds teen Basin on my corp Advanced m Power Buttons L OK J Cane Power Button Lid Sleep Resume Sleep Button Configuring the Power Button E 31 Windows XP Information Battery Information N 4 S Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Low Battery Warning New Battery When the battery is criti Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ CA AEC EOE on page E 35 for instructions on how to do this connect the AC DC Tc i We Battery Life VRE our computer s battery life is dependent upon many factors including the programs erwise the unsaved data will be lost when the power is depleted you are running and peripheral devices attached
126. ognition Stereo Mix VIA High Definition Audio Line In VIA High Definition Audio Currently unavailable e d a Currently unavailable as Default Device Recording Audio 2 13 Features amp Components d Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows and the volume func tion keys on the comput er Click the volume icon in the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 9 VIA Audio Deck Configuration Menus Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows or from the VIA Audio Deck LE icon in the taskbar or on the desktop t J this will bring up the VIA Audio Deck menu The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination 0 on the left to expand the audio menu selections Click any of the buttons e g 2 14 Audio Features Features amp Components Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will 4 help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for Parallel Printer specific instructions and configuration options After setting up the print er attach the parallel ca USB Printer ble to the printer Most current printers have a USB interface connection You may use any one of the Connect the printer s ports to connect the pri
127. omputer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC DC adapter and keep your battery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits 1s important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain e Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position e Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary e Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support you
128. on gt Display Settings Use the control panel to 4 Click the monitor icon e g BJ and make sure you have checked Extend the drag the monitors to desktop onto this monitor and click Apply match the physical ar rangement you wish to use E Display Settings Ew Monitor Click the appropriate monitor icon e g B to be able to select You can drag any icons the option to extend the desktop or windows across to ei ontott ther display desktop i which makes it possible to have one program In this example the Primary mon visible in one of the dis itor J is on the left the secondary plays and a different program visible in the display is on the right ather die play Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors secondary Display 1287 0 l2 Default Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 hd This is my main monitor Extend the desktop onto this monitor Resolution Colors Low High HighestG2bit 800 by 600 pixels Figure C 7 Display Settings meram rnm rnm Extend the Desktop Display Modes C 9 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls C 10 Specifications Appendix D Specifications i Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed delayed or updated due t
129. on page B 3 Attaching Other Displays on page C 5 Qr LS I 8 12 Non DDC CRT Monitors for Win Vista Only Troubleshooting Screen Resolution Error If you are experiencing either screen resolution reduction or screen flickering after resuming from Sleep in Windows Vista only for NVIDIA Models B amp C only then follow the instructions below to fix this problem This error arises in compliance with Windows Vista policy which triggers TMM Transient Multi Manger when the notebook lid S3 is closed TMM disconnects the LCD display from the OS and then adds the LCD display back when the lid is opened This may trigger TMM to restore an old display setting which may result in screen flickering or a screen resolution change To fix this problem you will need to disable TMM in the OS 1 Go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Administrative Tools icon System and Maintenance 2 Double click Task Scheduler Schedule Tasks gt eee teehee 7 I A WR Costol Panel System end Martene nee 4 fes r P i ie 8 amp Control Panel dp Seach D Go kr Wy System E 2 e f Aa 2 ve srreurt ct RAM er or t zee Tore Parel Hame deirg intemet SCA imtiitor Keybosnd Meuse Meteeskaed NVIDIA pues Conir Ope Sharing Ce ni EE G ner brat Pilti Partrial Pen and Prople Nea Peformance Perens Phone a nd is T Cents input Devices m Inf ormatia Modem
130. options below click Yes if a warning appears Advanced settings Advanced settings then choose settings that reflect how you want your then choose settings that reflect how you want your A j Select the power plan that you want to customize and j Select the power plan that you want to customize and computer to manage power computer to manage power e Change settings that are currently unavailable e Change settings that are currently unavailable Battery Discharge Active Y Battery Discharge Active Y Battery E On battery 0 Critical battery action Plugged in 0 On battery Shut down Critical battery level Figure 3 S in thi H Plugged in Do no ing Power Options Low battery level EI Plugged in 0 On battery 95 io El 3j Low battery notification Advanced Settings Plugged in 0 Low battery action E E Critical battery level E On battery Do nothing Battery On battery 0 Plugged in Do nothing Pluaaed in 0 95 Restore plan defaults Restore plan defaults Low battery levels 0 e Critical battery Levels 0 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down e Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Battery Life 3 15 Power Management How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to gree
131. ort and turn it on 2 Goto NVIDIA Control Panel see NVIDIA Control Panel on page B 2 3 Click Display and then click Change Display configuration eto ume your mee Sankey Late PA Control Paral 3 o o 5 m uutta e pt dw Prottes DQepley elg s Display Q0 Q 7 aee TS dp r Tz Change Display Configuration Apply Changet ERS 2 wiley coips C ore 2 each ote D B Your desktop configuraten has changed Nat mage sema et preven 4 Wold you keep these changes We to Reverting n 7 seconds au wv Campo Tech PO 20F A 1 Laptop Dupley ox b etp prest I Choose the nView display mode you wish to use see page C 7 select the displays you want to use if your display is not shown click My Display is not shown in the list and choose which display is to be the primary display 6 Click Apply Yes to save the changes a C 6 Attaching Other Displays NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Display Mode Only one of your displays is used Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display s This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content Dualview Mode Dualview Mode treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When Dualview is enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is th
132. ou can adjust the screen resolution color quality etc 5 Click Apply Yes to confirm any setting changes Display Properties tas Click the appropriate monitor tenes Deacon Scsi Sever ltem Senor icon e g B to be able to select Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors th e opti on to extend the desktop on to it In this example the Primary mon itor Ellis on the left the secondary DD Monitor on VIA ChromeS HC IGP K display B is on the right Screen resolution Less Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Troubleshoot E 16 Display Modes VIA Windows XP Information NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Model B amp C Computers More advanced video configuration options are provided in the GeForce Go 7300 control panel tab Click the NVIDIA task bar icon amp then click d Taskbar Icon 1 Open the Display Properties see Video Features on page E 10 control panel NVIDIA Display gt 2 Click Advanced button Laptop Display to 3 Click GeForce Go 7300 tab bring up the GeForce 4 Click Additional Properties button or icon see overleaf Go 7300 control panel If you cannot see the tray icon go to the GeForce Go 7300 control panel tab and select the Tools item from the Additional Properties menu Click the tickbox En able taskbar icon and apply the settings Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA_G72 DEV_01D P
133. ount Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Continue or Allow and follow the installation procedure as direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process Just click Install this driver software anyway or Install to continue the in stallation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed 4 4 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Modem 1 Click 3 Install Modem Driver gt Yes Video VIA Model A 2 Click OK 1 Click 1 Install Video Driver gt Yes 3 The modem is ready for dial up configuration 2 Click Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Z Video NVIDIA Models B amp C OUR E 1 Click 1 Install Video Driver gt Yes Go to the Phone and Modem Options control panel Hardware and Sound and make sure the modem 2 Click Next country selection is appropriate for you 3 Click Finish to restart the comput
134. our computer You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button sleep button computer lid when closed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options 6699 Pay attention to the instructions on battery care in on page 3 9 Select a power plan Power plans can help you maurmnize your computer s performance or conserve energy Make a plan active by selecting it or cheese a plan and customize it by changing its power settings Tell me more shout power plans Plans shown on the battery meter Create 3 power plar amp BRalieced Battery igre Gee hoew when to turn eff the hange plan settings Pefcemance 238 dapley Change when the coenputer Power saver Battery We 992029 sleeps Change plan settings Verfoermance 95 High performance Battery ide 929 Set abo Pane plan settings Peformance 999028 Petporislization Windows Mebi Center Lurt Atz nunt e a Note Sleep is the default power saving state in Windows Vista Figure 1 11 Power Options 1 20 Power Options Features amp Components Chapter 2 Features amp Components Ove
135. ower Buttons 3 9 Power Management Battery Information LS Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Low Battery Ing Battery Power We N ecw Ses M Your computer s battery power is dependent upon many factors including the pro SENSE grams you are running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be SWEET IS NE ESTO taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from Op cei elie Vier ee Powerplan Advanced Settings see Figure 3 I on page 3 4 erwise the unsaved CEL NS SWS Click the battery icon ff in the taskbar to see the current battery level and charge the power is depleted connect the AC DC status r E Power Options rr 5456 available plugged in charging Advanced settings m Select the power plan that you want to customize and Wg then choose settings that reflect how you want your c t computer to manage power ee Pees p a e Change settings that are currently unavailable C My Plan 1 My Plan 1 m r Power saver Battery Figure 3 E 5 Critical battery action f Hi h erfa rr ance E Low battery level Battery icon Er Critical battery level Low battery notification Taskbar amp Batte ry On battery On Jj i Learn how to conserve power Peet ee P 3 Advanced Settings 5 d P Ej Low battery action d More power options E Windows Mob
136. plication button A Go to the Devices menu heading and select HD Audio rear input OR HD Audio front mic it should have a tick alongside it Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it PC Camera Module E 49 Windows XP Information Figure E 30 Audio Setup Windows XP E 50 PC Camera Module Sounds and Audis Devioes Properties M z Volume erdt Aube Wee Harder e HD Aira iat ouf pci Daith vedi Cl huta A Piae viun cars ins He Urban Speak hing We Du qu Miu od ghee ole Sresiervame zd Cm Cen howe the followang voume conte 7 Recording Contol T Miophere Iv CD dado I Simeo M Ez Line l F Feet Me ii Master Volume Options Properties v Advanced Controls Exit C Mute all HD Audio rear output Wave SW Synth CD Player Balance n s Volume Mew deco TOTT TL I O recon Balance b 2 4 Volume B n E Options Help Balance ktm Volume Microphone Balance Volume LJ C Mute HD Audio Front mic Windows XP Information BisonCap BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the BisonCap application from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt Bison Cam menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the cap
137. r s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Use the Fn F11 key com bination to toggle power to the WLAN module and 2 Click Install VISTA Drivers button and then click 8 Install WLAN check the indicator to see if Driver gt Yes h le i A e qn Lo aos 3 Click Finish to complete the installation 4 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in E Windows Vista see overleaf 7 2 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module Modules amp Options Connecting to a Wireless Network Make sure the Wireless LAN module 1s turned on 1 Click the taskbar wireless icon ij and then click Connect to a network or right click the icon E and then click Connect to a network 3 onnect to a network Not Connected Turn on activity animation Figure 7 1 Taskbar Menus Aue Wireless networks are available j i Tur t ication af twork Click icon Right click icon Diagnose and repair d Network and Sharing Center Network and Sharing Center 2 Inthe Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu 3 Alist of currently available networks will appear You can also use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Securnty enabled nebeark Security enalbled ne bevark Figure 7 2 Connect to a Network 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module 7 3 Modules amp Opt
138. r Reporting When running the task use the following user account L WindowsCalendar Authenticated Users Cj Wired Wireless Run only when user is logged on Windows Defender Run whether user is logged on or not Do not store password The task will only have access to local resources Run with highest privileges Figure 8 2 TMM Disable 6 Close all the control panels 8 14 Screen Resolution Error Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc I a a a a ee a ae ee Cee ee Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Notebook Ports and Jacks omm o0 ee Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the SMMC EE slot and it will appear as a removable device DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or Port simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to O a reduced level before connecting to this jack R
139. r lower back comfortably e Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working e Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to e Alter your posture frequently e Stretch and exercise your body several times a day e Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks XI Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time take the following precautions e Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time e Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long e Rotate desktop background images every few days Turn the monitor off when the syst
140. r move your DVD drive to a different computer Changes remaining 5 To change the curent region select a geographic area and then click OK United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Current Region Not Selected New Region Region 1 LOK J Cancel Table 2 1 DVD Regional Coding Figure 2 3 DVD Regions Optical CD DVD Device 2 5 Features amp Components Z Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 4 Right View 1 Card Reader 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver see CardReader on page 4 6 MMC MultiMedia Card MS Duo requires PC adapter e SD Secure Digital Mini SD requires PC adapter e MS Memory Stick e RS MMC requires PC adapter e MS Pro Memory Stick Pro Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards Models A amp B 2 6 7 in 1 Card Reader Features amp Components ExpressCard Slot The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 54 slot that reads Express Card e
141. reless Network a No syne lt vatinerships aa Mot presenting External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings 7 6 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module Modules amp Options Bluetooth Module Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth mod ule is on Use the Fn F12 key combination see Function Keys on page I 12 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu Bluetooth Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp ally prohibited Make sure Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive us lene E 2 Click Install VISTA Drivers button and then click 9 Install Bluetooth aboard aircraft Driver gt Yes E TEE se ihe rn ey com 3 Choose the language you prefer and click OK gt Next EM eS be Me 4 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next the Bluetooth module and 5 Click Next gt Install check the indicator to see if 6 Click Finish and the BlueSoleil icon will appear on the desktop us Ni lions 7 You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corpora tion BlueSoleil Main Window Start gt Programs All Programs gt IVT BlueSoleil gt BlueSole
142. ricusscixadutacoresevess E 9 Nadeo FCAT CS cosssistdpenoiss cturertesuredancsunrunssnissavatonvediunracees E 10 Advanced Video Controls eee E 11 Video Driver Controls eee E 11 VEON RUE TT E 11 NVIDIA TurboCache een E 11 VIA Video Driver Controls eee E 12 Preface Model A Computers eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenn E 12 VIA S3Tray Plus Utility cissesivcsctesarcescadssdeaneousseetiucedaas E 12 VIA S3 Display Control Panels E 13 Display Devices VIA see E 14 Display Modes VIA sse E 15 Extended Desktop eontra tede E 15 To Enable Extended Desktop Display Properties E 16 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls E 17 Model B amp C Computers esses E 17 Additional Properties NVIDIA s E 18 NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager E 20 Display Devices NVIDIA 7 E 21 Display Modes NVIDIA E 22 oinele Display Mode 1 2 iat aa era tapa toes SE Ha ERR a Pro EdE2pos E 22 d roi M oru oT E 22 Du alview MOG ssseerssin ed Pan rien ta odor bna v tao bd E 22 Attaching Other Displays NVIDIA E 23 Power Management Features essssssss E 24 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface E
143. rized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineer ing or disassembly is prohibited Intel Celeron and Intel Core are trademarks registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Bd aS Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex
144. rogram which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the defini tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet Becareful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage device this CD DVD USB device provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one 8 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing Read the documentation We can assume since
145. rview Model C Computers Note that Model C com puters do not support the audio record or cam era zoom hot keys func e Hard Disk Drive tions e Optical CD DVD Device Model C computers do e 7 in 1 Card Reader i not display the visual in ExpressCard Slot dicators illustrated in e TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Function Keys Hot Keys e Application Quick Buttons Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer You may configure the i Recording Audio F Application Hot Key Audio Features for one application as e Adding a Printer outlined in r Overview 2 1 Features amp Components Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives see Storage on page D 3 with a height of 9 5 mm The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Models A amp B Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Features amp Components Optical CD DVD Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual de 7 vice will depend on the module you purchased see Storage on page D 3 The Sound Volume optical device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if Adju
146. s Main Menu Figure 5 2 Main Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help 3 11 05 System Date 105 12 2007 PIDE Channel 0 Master Optiarc CD RW CRX880A PM lt Tab gt lt Shift EIS PIDE Channel 2 Master FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL S1 Enter selects field System Memory 633 KB Extended Memory 1022 MB System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes SS ee e Main Menu 5 5 BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0 2 Master Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of either a DVD CD Device or HDD on the computer s IDE Channels Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu T Figure 5 3 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Menu Item Specific Help WinxP Vistall Select the operating Boot time Diagnostic Screen Enabled Sv ccum Paid d Legacy eie eere Enabled on your system which Reset Configuration Data No you will use most commonly Note An incorrect setti
147. ser Class 1 Product Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be damaged Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface on the computer 2 Keepit dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place Don t use or store the com Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight where foreign matter or mois puter in a humid environment any surface that will block the ture may affect the system Vents Fan Intakes bs ILA D Preface Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform
148. sh to complete the installation the module is powered on 5 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win Prig s dows XP see overleaf j 6 Access any available wireless networks from Network Connections gt Wireless Network Connection menu in Windows or click the icon i in the taskbar and click View Wireless Connections 802 11 b g USB WLAN Module E 41 Windows XP Information s Network Connections Pd Network Connection File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help o Back T P Search lp Folders E Address Network Connections LAN or High Speed Internet Network Tasks Use the Windows Net work Connections con Local Area Connection Wireless Network Connection s Create a new Network cable unplugged Fire Connected Firewalled connection C aa Marvell Yukon 88E8053 PCI E tq Atheros ARSO04X Wireless Ne Set up a home or small office network 1394 Connection e Change Windows Connected Firewalled Firewall settings mee aa 1394 Net Adapter trol panel to access available wireless net works Start gt Settings gt Network Connections or Start gt Connect To gt Show all Connections i Wireless Network Connection Status General Support Connection Wireless Meotwork Connection 3x herb wer ke abr Choose a wireless network dh Refresh netter les Click an fem in the ist below to connect bo a ver iler network n rage or
149. stment properly set in the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 9 How high the sound vol ume can be set depends Loading Discs on the setting of the vol ume control within Win To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto dows Click the Volume the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto f icon on the taskbar to the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you check the setting see Audio Features on are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed page 2 14 or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray Figure 2 2 Optical Device Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Features amp Components Handling CDs or DVDs AS Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged Please Sane sce follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually Sen ee a xeae ee Note the following an unexpected power interruption you may Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc push the Po of 7 e Usea clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints O R R Do not write on the surface with a pen into the emergen
150. t Not connected alle d L tq Rea altek RTL8187 Wireles Create Shortcut Rename Properties 4 Local Area Connection 4 Properties PR eae General Advanced Connect using Bluetoath PAN Network Adapter This connection uses the following items Client fo for Micro cro soft Netw orks vi rn File and Printer Share for Microsoft Networks vi Jill QoS Packet Scheduler M Intenet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Shaw icon in notification area a when connected Noty me wtre SURE Tornoe connectivity Disconnecting In order to have the taskbar icon display the correct connection status you will need to exit the IVT Corpo ration BlueSoleil Main Window by clicking the File menu and selecting Exit see over After exiting the program you can then use the Fn F12 key combination to turn off the Bluetooth module If you use the close button or turn off the Bluetooth module by using the Fn F12 the taskbar icon will not display the correct sta tus Figure E 27 Local Area Connection Bluetooth Module E 45 Windows XP Information Use the Fn F12 key combination to turn on the Bluetooth module Run the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil program from the desktop icon or Start menu The connection status will then be displayed UO Local Area Connection 4 is now co
151. t Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wal let e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see Password Warning on page 5 10 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes aq NAISI Am Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your war ranty Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your p
152. t Keys The function keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down Table 2 2 on page 2 10 gives details of function key combinations hot key buttons and visual indicators for Model A amp B computers Model A amp B Computers In addition to the basic function key combinations visual indicators are available when the hot key driver is installed see Hot Key Utility Model C Computers on page E 40 After installing the driver an icon will appear in the taskbar The hot key buttons give quick access to the default internet browser W and e mail program NA The PC Camera hot key buttons a a can be used to run the Bison Cap application to take still pictures and to zoom the camera in out see PC Cam era Hot Key Buttons on page E 53 if a PC Camera module is installed this does not apply to Model C see page E 7 If you do not have a PC Camera module in stalled see Application Quick Buttons on page E 6 for details Model C Computers There are no visual indicators available for Model C computers however you can configure an application Application 1 to open when the hot key amp button is pressed see Application Quick Buttons on page E 6 Function Keys Hot Keys E 5 Ze Application Note The key functions will only be displayed if the program is running i e the icon amp J is displayed in the taskbar If you have closed the pro gram yo
153. t secure access to your computer Click Next gt Next tick the Run interactive tutorial tickbox to run through the Fingerprint Tutorial Click Next for each window of the tutorial you can click the button to skip tutorial at any time Click the button above any of the fingers to begin the enrollment process for that finger Swipe the finger three times to enroll that finger Hepeat the process for all the fingers you wish to enroll see below and then click Next Enrollment User s Fingers XN L Enrollment is the process of creating fingerprint samples identifying the user Click a 1 7 X tton above a finger to start enrollment Fingerprint CIC 9 C UTC BUNC ME Enrollment Note that it is strongly rec ommended that you enroll more than one finger in case of injury etc Fingerprint device memory contains 19 free slots Figure E 33 Fingerprint Enrollment Fingerprint Reader E 55 Windows XP Information 10 Click Finish gt Close 11 Right click the taskbar icon us to bring up the menu that allows you to Edit Fingerprints start Control Center access the Help menu etc You can also run the Control Center etc from the Protector Suite QL item in the Programs All Programs menu 12 See Help amp Manual on page E 54 for further details 13 If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you can access the Biomenu to lock the computer register websites open the Control
154. tall Video Driver gt Yes PEJE 2 Click Next 3 Click the Yes I want to restart my computer now button and click Fin ish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video Driver Installation C 1 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel ae More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control NVIDIA Control Panel tab Panel i 1 Open the Display Settings see page 1 18 control panel E pas 2 Click Advanced Settings button panel from the desk 3 Click GeForce Go 7300 tab top right click the 4 Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to make any video adjustments desktop then click OR NVIDIA Control Pan 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel el 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Control Panel Home Ei Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 Properties EE Paste clapton Mondor Tabita Paste Shortcut Dak Management AJ Geter Us fc a dSte 53 Ortcu e errer am HVIDIA NVIDIA Control Panel New Locking her the N YYUTA Display Control Panel Ee Personalize PB ol fe AVILA Gone cuneta Ferrer bee corvsckdaliod inbs a sigle Bppbzaton he NVIDIA Control Panel E can ba launched ho the W dz Comte Paral or Stent Mars Figure C 1 NVIDIA GeForce Go Control Panel Slat the NVIDUA Garira Famed 7 turri ip amp diei Feu
155. talling any drivers Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes Modem 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then i a i SE RCRA DEER ee click Next 3 The modem is ready for dial up configuration 4 Click Next Next Next 4 Check if the modem country selection is appro 5 Click Finish to restart the computer priate for you Control Panel Phone and Modem Options Driver Installation E 39 Windows XP Information Audio 1 Click 4 Istall Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer LAN 1 Click 5 Install LAN Driver gt Yes 2 Click OK 3 The network settings can now be configured CardReader 1 Click 6 Install CardReader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer TouchPad 1 Click 7 Install TouchPad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Next gt Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Hot Key Utility Model A amp B Computers 1 Click 8 Install Hotkey Utility gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish gt Finish to restart the computer Hot Key Utility Model C Computers 1 Click 8 Install Hotkey Utility gt Yes 2 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 3 Click Next 4 Click Finish to restart the computer Quick Button Utility If you do not have a
156. tart the computer Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add Remove Programs item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Start gt Control Panel 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab gt Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts E 38 Driver Installation Windows XP Information New Hardware Found Video If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed VIA Model A 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Finish NVIDIA Models B amp C Service Pack Information 1 Click Z Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time 3 Click to select Yes I want to restart my com puter now 4 Click Finish to restart the computer Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 2 before ins
157. th system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find the following operating systems are sup ported Operating Systems Supported Model A Computers Model B amp C Computers Windows XP Home or Professional Editions In order to run Windows Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Edition Vista without limitations or decreased performance MERE Windows Vista 32 bit Home Premium Edition your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system Windows Vista 32 bit memory RAM Business Enterprise Ultimate Editions Table 1 2 Operating Systems Supported Note For information on the Windows XP OS specifically power video and driver information see Win dows XP Information on page E 1 E M AN y d HA mT S A 2 s Overview 1 5 Quick Start Guide System Startup Remove all packing materials Place the computer on a stable surface Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook e g Keyboard and mouse to their ports Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle and press the power button to turn the computer on Adjust the LCD
158. the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer e Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s Wireless LAN Bluetooth and PC Camera modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide e Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on the VIA Video driver controls e Appendix C Information on the NVIDIA Video driver controls e Appendix C The computer s specification e Appendix E Information on the Windows XP OS U a I U U a ae C 24 1 Overview 1 1 Quick Start Guide Model Differences This notebook series includes three different model types The models differ as indicated in the table below Feature Model A Model B Model C Video Adapter VIA VN896 Integrated Video System NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 G72M V Discrete Video System P Internal On Chip External On Board Windows Vista Version Windows Vista Home Basic Edition Windows Vista 32 bit Home Basic Edition Home Premium Edition Supported 32 bit Windows Vista 32 bit Business Edition Enterprise Edition Ultimate Edition Zoom amp Audio Record Yes e a See Table 2 2 on page 2 10 Buttons amp Indica
159. thin Windows Vista and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop Right click the Start menu icon EJ and then select Properties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu Open Explore Search Properties Open All Users Explore All Users e Default Programs e Windows Update Programs Documents de Network Connections 25 Lam Printers E Taskbar and Start Menu O Fut Lobos Ba ase A NA a ww Pw otaa ge miian Language zo9 5 0 W 59 ote ent gt t oRB X Q4 OU ou x to toggle Classic View In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows Vista provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle to Classic View on Windows Vista Start Menu amp Control Panel 1 17 Quick Start Guide Video Features This computer features two di
160. tors Power Supply Adapter 65W DC Output 19V 3 42A or 18 5V 3 5A 90W DC Output 19V 4 74A 17 WXGA 15 4 WXGA 17 1 WSXGA 17 1 WUXGA Display Supported Table 1 1 Model Differences E E ER 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide e Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4 1 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 in the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a Z of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up Le and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more Notes detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the Check the light colored remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every boxes with the mark thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You above to find detailed in may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin uae fecal For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A I puter s features Warning Boxes
161. ture process see Set Capture File below Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera Audio Setup on page E 49 and select Start Capture On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click Start Capture again Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture If you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap application you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will au tomatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted PC Camera Module E 51 vo Pre Allocating File Space You may pre allocate the file size for the capture file in the BisonCap applica tion You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can improve the capture quality par ticularly of large capture files
162. ty Model C Comput ers on page 4 6 A Snapshot folder will be placed on the desktop to record still pictures taken with using the application button amp see PC Camera Hot Key Buttons on page E 53 E 48 PC Camera Module Windows XP Information PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows see Figure E 30 on page E 50 1 2 3 4 i 10 11 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Sounds Speech and Audio Devices in Category View Click Advanced in the Volume gt Device volume tab Click Options and scroll down and click Properties Select HD Audio rear input for a microphone plugged in to the microphone in jack HD Audio Front Mic for the built in microphone from the Mixer device menu and click OK make sure there is a tick in the Microphone tick box Click Recording button and click OK Boost the volume in the Microphone section as high as it will go make sure there is a tick in the Select tick box if you have selected HD Audio rear input Close the open windows 7 You can also boost the microphone from the Mixer in the VIA Audio Deck pa menu see page E 9 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt BisonCam menu or press the ap
163. u can run it again from the Start menu Start gt Pro grams gt Startup gt Hot Key Driver in Windows Z Application exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortcut on the desktop and click Prop erties Click the short cut tab and see where the executable file is lo cated by clicking the Find Target button Figure E 4 Quick Button Configuration Screens Windows XP Information Application Quick Buttons Note that the application quick button utility 1s designed to allow use of the hot key buttons in absence of the optional PC Camera the quick button utility will only ap pear if no PC Camera is installed You will need to install the Quick Button Util ity see Quick Button Utility on page E 40 to enable the functions The quick buttons give instant access to user defined applications with one quick button press To configure a program to open when the buttons amp a a are pressed follow the instructions below The quick buttons will function as long as the program is running the icon 52 will appear in the taskbar If the program is not running you will need to restart the computer 4 in the taskbar Select Setup from the menu scroll to AP1 2 3 or just Application 1 for Model C computers and select Custom 3 An Open dialog box will appear on the screen 4 Browse to the
164. ual desktop resulting in a large workspace E Plug and Play Monitor and NVIDIA_G 2 DEV_01D aa Monitor Troubleshoot E GeForce Go 7300 I Adapter Color Management General 1 I VIDIA nview Display Mode Primary display m displa mui Secondary display ualview Figure E 17 nView Display Modes E 22 Display Modes NVIDIA Windows XP Information Attaching Other Displays NVIDIA Connect any external display to the external monitor port on the right of the computer ee Detect Displays Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on Go to Additional Properties in the GeForce Go 7300 control panel tab ees Bee D P Select nView Display Settings reat S Select the display mode from the nView Display Mode drop box tached display Select Apply information Click Yes to confirm the settings Select the display option from the Primary Display Secondary Display dropbox and Apply the appropriate option DA d EM Ci Ec General Adapter i Monitor i Troubleshoot i Color Management 3 GeForce Go 7300 GeForce Go 7300 niew Display Settings Performance amp Quality Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Setti F E m Magn MMe eae nView Display Mode Clone IS ure 1 PowerMi Pri display i H ean m DUE tential nView Display Secondary display B Sampo Tech PD 70FA
165. uet h yn Coier yt rent hy inf oh tm mm C 2 NVIDIA Control Panel The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allows quick access to features such as display configuration 3D Set NVIDIA Video Driver Controls tings and Help menus etc SU NVIDIA Control Panel Pie Cot yew Help Help Search Sande View p Select a Category ie ve Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page Click on the headings 3D Settin Displ carers tc me e naa menus and highlighted links for information Use the buttons on the top left to go back for ward etc FL SEMA Cone Pint ow d O O Q G me Om O Q 6 T mna me s Adjust Image Settings with Preview 3 Change Display Configuration a S Figure C 2 NVIDIA Control wipes i Panels me ap neou NVIDIA Control Panel C 3 The Help menus provide index and search features and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc ILL aa d Figure C 3 Help Menus w n OO OG me oos m Du n ol eee ee ae C 4 NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays Configuring an External Display in Windows Vista 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Ifa New Display Detected window d
166. uter wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password Don t require a password When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t Figure 5 4 das Power Options Define Power Buttons 3 8 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power saving states by pressing the power button or in some cases pressing the sleep button Fn F4 key combo Closing the Lid Power Off Press the Power Button If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid Press the Power Button will wake the system up Sleep Blinking Green Press the Sleep Button Fn F4 Key Combo Off battery Hibernate Press the Power Button Table 3 1 Orange AC DC adapter Resuming Display Turned Off Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Operation N Pd zs Ze Resolution Error Power Button If you are experiencing screen resolution prob lems screen flickering after resuming from Sleep in When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate hot key but ton when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Windows Vista for NVID IA Models B amp C only see page Configuring the P
167. vent acci plies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter dentally turning the machine on odiis Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it 1s powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects VII Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates
168. wer button from the Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel in Windows Vista see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8for details Turning on the Computer 3 3 Power Management Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You Z Resuming can use or modify an existing power plan or create a new one Operation The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and See Table3 1 inactivi eo on E to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity page 3 9 for informa tion on how to resume from a power saving state Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings n E 4 Power Options Ww eS E Power Options Edit Plan Settings gt ll Search Advanced settings L Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to protect your data Change settings for the plan My Plan 1 lt Select the power plan that you want to customize and Py then choose settings that reflect how you want your Choose the sleep and display settings that you want your computer to use computer to manage power d On battery LP Plugged in e Change settings that are currently unavailable My Create
169. ws XP Information i i 1 Check the driver installation order from Table E E Driver Installation 2 all the drivers must be installed in this order This section covers driver and utility installation instruc which is the same as that listed in the Drivers tions for Windows XP Home amp Professional WinXP Installer menu below Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after CD ROM click Install WinXP Drivers button and installing each driver it will become grayed out if then click the appropriate driver name from the Drivers you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock Installer menu and then follow the instructions to install button 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages the driver Alternatively click Start navigate Browse to the executable file and then follow the manual setup instructions eee eles Note the Fingerprint 1 Utility will only appear A v7 y N TEM J EA 1IVkobi f Zz LE IY obile 5s m omn if you have included the Drivers Installer x 5 REE Fingerprint Reader Module in your pur chase option Models B 4 amp C only The Quick Button Utility only ap pears if you DO NOT have a PC Camera Mod 4 ule installed Models A amp Install WinxP Drivers Figure E 23 Drivers Installer Screen 1 Fi
170. y Extend your desktop To select different settings go to Display Settings in Control Panel Figure B 3 New Display Detected Apph OK Cancel B 6 Display Modes VIA Video Driver Controls Using Display Settings to Enable Extended Mode 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Open the Display Settings control panel see Video Features on page 1 18 3 Click the monitor icon e g EJ and make sure you have checked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click Apply Display Settings Click the appropriate monitor icon e g B to be able to select the op tion to extend the desktop on to it Monitor Dragthe icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors 1 LR In this example the Primary Display Figure B 4 D is on the left the Secondary Dis Display Properties play B is on the right Extended Desktop 2 Default Monitor on VIA Chrome9 HC IGP WDDM Y Colors Low g High Highest 2 bit v 1280 by 800 pixels How do I get the best display Advanced Settings u 7 A Cancel Apply Display Modes B 7 VIA Video Driver Controls Non DDC CRT Monitors for Win Vista Only If you are experiencing screen flicker problems in Windows Vista ONLY when us ing an older CRT Non DDC as your external display you can insta
171. y discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page 3 14 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to 6655 on page 3 9 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow er button on the front panel Ze Shut Down Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vis ta This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Z Connect To Switch User Log Off Control Panel Lock Forced Off When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down Use Power Op tions Hardware and Sound menu control panel in Windows Vista to configure this feature Default Programs Restart If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow Help and Support e Hibernate er button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off ES Power Button Sleep Sleep is the default power mode when the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds You may configure the options for the po
172. y helpful information about the current status of the computer Dem Gm nen rape CC NN NN ERN NNNM dRHUa gg FANE dM Green The Computer is On D W Blinking E The Computer is in Sleep Mode The AC DC Adapter is Plugged In amp the Computer is Powered Off Orange The AC DC Adapter is Plugged In amp the Battery is Charging Blinking Orange The Battery has Reached Critically Low Power Status Green The Battery is Fully Charged gx The WLAN Bluetooth Module s is are Powered On Table 1 3 LED Indicators LED Indicators 1 9 Quick Start Guide Hot Key Buttons These buttons give instant access to the functions indicated in the table below The Application w and zoom 9 hot key functions depend on whether or not a PC Camera module is installed Note that Model C does not sup port the Audio Record and Zoom or Application Quick Buttons 2 amp 3 hot key buttons PC Camera Installed Activate the BisonCap program Take Still Picture See Page 7 15 PC Camera Not Installed Activate Application Quick Button 1 See Page 2 77 PC Camera Installed Camera Zoom In See Page 7 15 PC Camera Not Installed Activate Application Quick Button 2 See Page 2 11 PC Camera Installed Camera Zoom Out See Page 7 15 PC Camera Not Installed Activate Application Quick Button 3 See Page 2 77 Table 1 4 Hot Key Buttons 1 10 Hot Key Buttons Quick Start Guide gi Keyboard The keyboard has a
173. you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices a

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