UK User`s Manual [ Notebook ]
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1. Chapter 4 System Software System Software Software List Operating System Your hard drive already contains all the software you need to operate the computer On most versions Windows 98 is pre installed as the operating system Audio and Video Drivers These utility programs and drivers are included for the PC Card drive the sound system and the graphics sub system Virus Scanner This utility protects your computer and data from potentially damaging computer viruses Power DVD The Power DVD player will let you watch DVD movies on your notebook 48 Chapter 4 System Recovery System Recovery Before you start Your system includes two Recovery CD ROMs Follow the instructions on the CDs to reinstall the operating system the system software or add a new hard disk e The factory has pre partitioned your system s hard disk so you may directly install the system software however if you add a new hard disk you must first partition it If you reinstall your operating system all of the data originally on the hard disk will be overwritten Before reinstalling the operating system carefully backup any important data Your system is shipped with two different Recovery CD ROMs Before reinstalling note the CD ROM labels 49 Chapter 4 System Recovery 50 Chapter 5 Power Management Chapter 5 Power Management Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery you should2. Setup Utility Eme ________ Wilseleotasubmenuorshowarangeofopionsforafel 64 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Launching Submenus Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields This pointer indicates that a submenu can be launched from this field A submenu contains additional options for a field parameter To call up a submenu simply move the cursor to highlight the field and press lt Enter gt The submenu will immediately appear Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a submenu just as you would within a menu Use lt Esc gt to return to the Main menu Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their corresponding functions Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields use the Setup Defaults hot key F9 While moving around through the Setup Utility note that explanations appear in the tem Specific Help window located to the right of each menu This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window the Setup Utility also provides a General Help screen This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing lt F1 gt or the Alt lt H gt combination The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions When a scroll
3. authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device To prevent overloading the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 Battery Disposal THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A LITHIUM ION OR NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY IT MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES FOR INFORMATION ON RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL PLANS IN YOUR AREA DIESES PRODUKT IST MIT EINEM LITHIUMION ODER EINEM NICKELHYDRIDAKKU AUSGESTATTET DIESER MUR ORDNUNGSGEM R ENTSORGT WERDEN F R N HERE INFORMATIONEN BER RECYCLING UND SONDERM LLVERWERTUNG IN IHREM LANDKREIS WENDEN SIE SICH AN DIE LOKALEN UMWELTSCHUTZSTELLEN CE PRODUIT CONTIENT UNE BATTERIE LITHIUM ION OU NICKEL HYDRURE METALIQUE IL CONVIENT DE S EN DEBARRASSER DE MANIERE CORRECTE CONTACTEZ LES ORGANISMES LOCAUX DE PROTECTION DE L ENVIRONNEMENT POUR DES INFORMATIONS SUR LA PROCEDURE A SUIVRE ET LES POSSIBILITES DE RECYCLAGE DANS VOTRE REGION 83 Appendix B CAUTION FOR ADAPTER CAUTION FOR ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH MODEL NO PA 0060A 002 CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISCARD USED
4. button one time The functions of these buttons are software specific 5 Double clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons Once you have moved the pointer over the object you wish to select rapidly pressthe left button two times This action is commonly referred to as double clicking an object 22 Chapter 2 Touchpad Dragging There are two ways to drag e Move the pointer to the desired location then press down the left button While still holding down the left button move the pointer to the desired location Release the button e Move the pointer to the desired location Tap the touchpad twice quickly as if you were double clicking however do not remove your finger after the second tap Move the cursor to the desired location Lift your finger to finish dragging Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting Settings Control Panel Mouse Buttons These settings allow you to change the orientation of the touchpad from right handed to left handed and fine tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks Touchpad Precautions The Touchpad is a pressure sensitive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note of the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Scrolling Bu
5. calibrate it The calibration process empties and charges the battery several times This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status To calibrate a battery follow these steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter 2 Restart the computer and when the startup screen appears press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility 3 Inthe BIOS Setup Utility select Exit Choose Battery Calibration then press Enter Please make sure that AC adapter amp Battery are present Do you wish to do battery auto learning y n 4 Press Y at the above Battery Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 6 to 10 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain months Each time you charge and discharge a battery it loses a tiny part of its Storage capacity so that over time it will store less than its potential charge Similarly if you do not use the battery for a few days it will slowly self discharge and when it is recharged it will hold less than 100 of the potential charge Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three 52 Chapter 5 Power Management Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to monitor how much Power Management Properties power the battery has left 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Power Management then click Power Management 1 Moving the cursor to the battery i
6. hard disk drive as drive C Connecting the Printer To connect a printer to your notebook via the USB port use the supplied USB to printer adapter cable Note Before use you must install the driver for the adapter cable 29 Chapter 2 The CD ROM or DVD Drive The CD ROM or DVD Drive Your computer comes with an external CD ROM diive The CD ROM drive is a read only drive It cannot be used to write data to a recordable CD The CD ROM drive can read data from CDs induding audio or video CDs The DVD drive can read both DVDs and CDs Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter If your hard drive is D then the CD ROM drive will be E Inserting a Disk 1 Pressthe button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open 2 Place the diskon the tray label side up Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place 4 Slide backthe tray until it clicks shut Removing a Disk 1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the CD ROM drive a 2 Pressthe eject button and pull the tray all the way out la 3 Pickup the CD by the edges and remove the CD ROM from the tray Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully A Et S M EICH Warning When the computer is reading from a CD ROM DVD the indicator light for the CD ROM will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active 30 Chap
7. notebook cards e An AC adapter with power cord for the USB Port e Spare battery Bar e Carrying bag e This User s Manual e DVD ROM drive e System software CD ROMs e An operating system manual e EMI ferrite suppression box for LAN e A port bar connection device e VGA Adapter e Modem Cable accessories that are approved for use with your computer The above accessories are proprietary items Your system vendor can obtain these approved accessories If you use items that are not approved for use with this computer you may cause your computer to malfunction or to emit or receive electro magnetic radiation in excess of local regulations For non proprietary accessories such as PC cards or printers ensure that the accessory functions properly in your computer before making the purchase Your System vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models 5 Caution When purchasing any of the accessories listed above purchase only those Chapter 1 Features Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files Full Array of Ports and Connectors Your computer includes a port bar with standard ports for connecting to peripherals such as printers Additional ports allow you to take advantage of the latest in computer technology Built in Modem LAN Capability A built in 56k modem and 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Inter
8. on the computer before the graphic BIOS screen appears Press the Pause key to keep the number on the screen so you can record it Chapter 1 Safety and Maintenance Safety and Maintenance You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions However to ensure long use and continued high performance consider the following factors when setting up your computer Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program The first time you use your computer we recommend that you carefully read the Making Connections section of this manual and initialize the battery to ensure optimum battery performance Unplug the computer from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use aerosols solvents or strong detergents Do not use the computer near open water or other liquids Never spill liquid onto the computer Do not place the computer in an unstable location where it might slip or be knocked over Serious damage could result from a fall Slots and openings in the system cabinet are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook and on the power supply there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your local pow
9. port bar to one of the USB portslocated on the left side of the notebook Notes n 1 All devices connected to the USB port bar must be Microsoft WHQL Windows Hardware Quality Labs compliant 2 The USB Port Bar cannot work under the MS DOS environment 43 Chapter 3 Left Side Connectors Left Side Connectors 1 Kensington Lock Your computer includes a Kensington lock hole to be used with a standard Kensington lock You can connect the notebook to a large object with the Kensington lock to prevent theft of your notebook See the documentation that comes with your Kensington lock for more information 2 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devicesto a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable See Port Barand Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive in Chapter 2 for more information on connecting to one of these devices 44 Chapter 3 Right Side Connectors Right Side Connectors 1 LAN RJ 45 Jack With the built in Ethernet LAN combo you can make LAN connections without installing PC cards Connection speed is 10 100 Mbps When using the LAN function wrap your LAN cable around the EMI ferite suppresion box to inhibit electromagnetic interference Note When using the LAN function wrap your LAN cable around the EMI ferrite suppression box to inhibit electromagnetic interference 45 Cha
10. the Notebook Product key number 1 Type your name and if applicable the name of your company Read the End User s License Agreement Click Next to accept it Enter the product key number You can find this on the Certificate of Authenticity on a sticker attached to the computer Click Finish 4 The Start Wizard will prompt you to set the date and your local time After the Start Wizard updates your system settings the Welcome to Windows screen will appear You may disable this feature by clearing the check box labeled show this screen each time Windows starts Some software comes preloaded with Windows New users can familiarize themselves with this software by selecting Programs from the start menu then clicking on programs to run them Chapter 1 Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with the volume control buttons located above the keyboard 4 Volume control buttons Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet Volume located on the taskbar QE pu Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness e Fn F6 decreases the brightness e Fn F7 increases the brightness Chapter 1 Turning off Your Computer Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer 1 On the Start menu click Shut Down 2 Click the radio but
11. the numbered function key Fn F1 Toggles display on off Fn F2 Toggles between LCD CRT displays Fn F6 Decreases LCD brightness Fn F7 Increases LCD brightness Fn F10 Mutes the audio Suspend to RAM HDD 19 Chapter 2 Quick Launch Buttons Quick Launch Buttons The four Intemet launch keys are unique features of your computer By simply pressing a launch key you can get on line perform an Internet search open a favorite Website or check e mail Instant Internet Access Button May be used when the computer is turned off Automatically switches on computer and directly accesses user s Internet Explorer default address after entering name and password Instant Search Button May only be used when computer is tumed on Provides directaccess to the Microsoft MSN Search Engine This button s function cannot be changed Favorite Website Button May only be used when computer istumed on Automatically accesses sites previously set by user Instant E mail Button May be used when computer is off Automatically switcheson computer and accesses user s mailbox upon entering user name and password Note The Quick Launch Buttons will only be operational after you have set up your ISP Internet Service Provider account 20 Chapter 2 Numeric Keypad Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad oonsists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient Press lt NumLock gt to enable
12. to open the LCD Open the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle Press the power button to turn on the power on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the right and left buttons Note The battery is not fully charged Allow your battery to fully charge before beneath with your thumb These using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before buttons have the same functions as use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for the right and left buttons of a further information standard mouse You can also click or double click by tapping on the touchpad The middle button can be used to scroll up and down in documents and Web pages Chapter 1 Installing Windows 98 Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems Installing Windows 98 The following section is for installing the Windows 98 operating system only If you are installing a different operating system please check with your vendor for installation details Your computer will begin loading Windows once you turn on the power Wait a few seconds for Windows setup to load The Windows setup will prompt you for the product key number shown to the right ine Certificate af Autbenticity 22023752 RT nes NIAE e A Note The product key is on a sticker attached to the bottom of
13. to the notebook and accessories In the workplace notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike leading to equipment mix ups Prevent such mix ups by placing your name on your equipment Develop ergonomic work habits The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment For more information on ergonomics contact your nearest computer bookstore or local library The Internet also has information on this and other related subjects 11 Chapter 1 Tips for New Owners Never take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case A broken screen or case can be costly to repair Prevent accidents by carrying the computer in a suitable carrying case Consider using a lock For added security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the left side of your computer see Chapter 2 Left View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table 12 Chapter 2 Getting Familiar with Your Computer Chapter 2 Front View Front View 14 9o OO A Oe IN LCD panel Volume control buttons Activity indicators Power button Keyboard Touchpad Scrolling button Speakers Quicklaunch buttons Power indicators Touchpad buttons Microphone Left View Chapter 2 Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 Ventilation slots Kensington lock hole USB ports PCMCIA card slot PCMCIA card eject button Quicklaunc
14. BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS DIESE NOTEBOOK IST ZUM GEBRAUCH MIT MODELL NR PA 0060A 002 VORSICHT EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR BESTEHT WENN DIE BATTERIE UNSACHGEM SS EINGESETZT WIRD ERSETZEN SIE SIE NUR MIT DEMSELBEN ODER EINEM QUIVALENTEN VOM HERSTELLER EMPFOHLENEN TYP ENTSORGEN SIE GEBRAUCHTE BATTERIEN NUR GEM SS HERSTELLERANGABEN CET ORDINATEUR UTILISE LE MODELE OR PA 0060A 002 ATTENTION IL Y A DANGER D EXPLOSION S IL YA REMPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE REMPLACER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UNE BATTERIE DU MEME TYPE OU D UN TYPE RECOMMAND PAR LE CONSTRUCTEUR METTRE AU REBUT LES BATTERIES USAGEES CONFORMEMENT AUX INSTRUCTIONS DU FABRICANT BATTERY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS VORSICHTSMASSNAHMEN F R BATTERIE BEI UNSACHGEMASSEM EINSETZEN DER BATTERIE BESTEHT EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR EXPLOSIONSGEFAHR BESTEHT WENN DIE BATTERIE UNSACHGEM SS EINGESETZT WIRD ERSETZEN SIE SIE NUR MIT DEMSELBEN ODER EINEM QUIVALENTEN VOM HERSTELLER EMPFOHLENEN TYP ENTSORGEN SIE GEBRAUCHTE BATTERIEN NUR GEM SS HERSTELLERANGABEN 84 Appendix B CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ATTENTION IL Y A DANGER D EXPLOSION EN CAS DE REMPLACEMENT INCORRECT DE LA BATTERIE REMPLACER SEULEMENT AVEC LE MEME TYPE OU UN TYPE EQUIVALENT RECOMMANDE PAR LE FABRICANT M
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16. MIAXDAIA SLR RER SON Notebook Table Of Contents CHAPTER 1 1 GETTING STARTED 1 Getting Started seed eee e ei da ene ie mee 2 Inventory iius ettet ce eA N ete t E E cc ceca at esee edu lente seca E Bear ee E N 3 Safety and Mainten nce 1 2 32 ld A A a ld da la 4 Check S S a 5 dull iaa a A E T A TN 6 Where to Eook Eor Informatlon nid dia 6 lane enr 7 Installing Ba re Re re A A 8 LOIDENDBPEUCAPITICE M 9 Adjusting the Brightness 5 A a ete oa eee a ue I ei e dene eene 9 Turning eriib lieu 10 Making a Startup Disk cocina en ener ee eet ne ceed ee ccs RUNS ERE es ene a aa cde sue cde ERE DR EA Ere en 10 Tips Tor ARIICEMM C P 11 CHAPTER 2 13 GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR COMPUTER 13 FONE Vie e E 14 B uSdl pe 15 aedi M E M 16 foi re IL PECES 17 LED Status De To To 1 E REESE TD OTI M MH 18 Power Indicators sissies ck ce Rec iE eod e ae atre acu 19 Function KeYS Em 19 Quick baunch Buttons 2o reete e assiste velle tue das eire ar
17. Security menu options during system startup The passwords are not case sensitive In other words a password can be entered using either upper or lower case letters PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Power Exit Item Specific Help User Password Is Clear Supervisor Password Is Clear Supervisor Password controls access to the Set User Password Enter setup utility Set Supervisor password EX Password On Boot Disabled Fixed Disk Boot Sector Normal Fl Help TL Select Item SPACE Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 69 Chapter 6 The Security Menu Security Setup Description Set Field Setting Function User Supervisor Clear These fields tell you whether a User and Supervisor password have Password Is been set Clear indicates that no password has been set Set indicates that a password has been set Set User Supervisor Password These fields allow you to set the User and Supervisor passwords the Supervisor password must be set before the User password To set the Supervisor password highlight the field and press lt Enter gt The following dialog box appears Set Supervisor Password Confirm New Password Type the password and press lt Enter gt You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters Symbols and other keys are ignored To confirm the password type the passwor
18. bar appears to the right of a help window this indicates that there is more information to be displayed that won t fit in the window Use lt PgUp gt and lt PgDn gt or the up and down arrows T lt gt to scroll through the entire help document Press the Home key to display the first page press End to go to the last page To exit the help window press Enter or lt Esc gt Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program Refer to the Exit menu section of this chapter for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program 65 Chapter 6 The Main Menu The Main Menu When the Setup Utility is accessed the following screen appears PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Security Power Exit Item Specific Help System Time 50 31 351 System Date 01 02 2000 Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field gt Primary Master 6007MB Primary Slave CD ROM DVD gt Boot Device Priority gt Advanced Features System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 31 MB Fl Help TL Select Item SPACE Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 66 Standard Feature Description Chapter 6 The Main Menu Field Setting Function System Time 8 Use these fields to set the time 24 hour format and date from Date 01 01 1981 to 12 31 2099 The values set in these two fields take effect immediately P
19. con on the taskbar is the simplest way to check on battery power status If you do not see the battery icon enable it in Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Choose the Advanced tab and click Show power meter on taskbar 53 Chapter 5 Power Management Low Battery Alarms How your computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Alarm Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both will beep or display a warning on your screen Take immediate action such as saving 5 Warning When battery power is low the battery indicator will flash red and the alarm files or connecting to the AC adapter or data may be lost When the computer alerts you that the battery is low immediately do one of the following e Connect the AC power adapter e Save your work and suspend to disk Fn F3 e Save your work then select Shut Down from the Start menu e Turn off or suspend the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery See Changing the Battery below Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery 54 Battery Charging Whe
20. cted the display on the LCD and the CRT isexactly the same In LCD CRT mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cyde the video output by pressing Fn F2 change the output in the Display Properties dialog box After successfully switching Tip To ensure trouble free video output the first time you use an external monitor modes you may use the video function keys Zoom Video Zoom video technology allows you to view video at full speed without the slowdown that often accompanies video images played on a computer Your computer s PC card slot supports ZV interface cards such as MPEG II or Video Capture cards To take advantage of ZV technology you will need to install a ZV card in the PC card slot Contact your retailer for more information Note Light or dark dots may appear on the LCD due to technical limitations of LCD manufacturing This will not effect normal operation of the LCD 39 Chapter 2 The Graphics System 40 Chapter 3 Making Connections Chapter 3 Making Connections Making Connections Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors including standard input output O ports for quickly and easily adding peripheral devices such as printers keyboards and mice Referto documentation included with individual devicesfor details on connecting these devices to your computer Along with the standard ports found on most computers your compu
21. d again and press lt Enter gt The Supervisor password is now set This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus To clear a password highlight this field and press lt Enter gt The same dialog box as above appears Press lt Enter gt twice The password is now cleared Boot Sector Write Protect Password On Boot Disabled This option requires prior setting of the Supervisor password to function Enables or disables the requirement to enter a password at Enabled startup Fixed Disk Normal This option requires prior setting of the Supervisor password to function When set to Normal the system will allow normal access to the HDD boot sector When set to Write Protect the BIOS blocks all access to the boot sector 70 Chapter 6 The Power Menu The Power Menu The Power menu of the Setup Utility allows you to enable and adjust the computer s advanced power saving features To make changes to Power Management settings select Power from the menu bar The following menu appears PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Security Exit Item Specific Help Power Savings Di sabledll Maximum Power Savings Hard Disk Timeout Off conserves the greatest amount of system power Auto Suspend Timeout off Maximum Performance Suspend Mode Suspend conserves power but allows greatest system performance To alter Cover Close To Suspend these settings choose Customized To
22. d in the system is due to DRAM Refresh and leakage current of the powered devices When the system resumes from POS Banister can optionally resume without resetting the System can reset the processor only or can reset the entire system When no reset is performed Banister only needs to wait for the clock synthesizer and processor PLLs to lock before the system is resumed This takes typically 20 ms Suspend to Disk is similar to turning off the computer except that the current state of the computer is copied to the hard disk as a special file When the computer returns from suspend mode the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the computer was suspended Suspend to Disk is very useful when you don t want to take the time to shut down all open programs one by one to shut off the computer only to have to open the same programs and files the next time you use the computer This mode is also called hibernation mode Suspend to disk Partition Suspend to disk File In order to Suspend to Disk you must have a special suspend to disk partition file on your hard disk drive This partition file is pre installed on your computer The pre installed partition file is large enough to store all system memory System is powered off 56 Chapter 5 Power Saving Tips Initiating Suspend Mode There are four ways to initiate suspend mode The settings can be adjusted in the Power Management dialog box e The computer wil
23. demands by adding additional programs for example may notice a slowdown in operating speed and wish to increase memory The notebook indudes a memory card slot for adding additional memory Note Use only 1 inch SODIMM PC 100 modules Calculate memory size by adding the size of the memory module to the existing builtin memory For example 64 MB module 64 MB built in memory 128 MB Total Replacing a Memory Card Warning Memory modules can be easily damaged by static electricity Leave the module inside its static proof bag until it is ready for installation 33 Chapter 2 Adding Memory authorised service personel only Removing a memory card 1 Remove the battery For instructions see Chapter 5 When to Replace the Battery 2 Remove the three screws that fasten the LED panel to the D case 4 3 Using your thumbs rotate and lift the LED panel as shown Be careful not to pull too hard as this piece is connected to the main board 4 Gently remove the keyboard and place it as shown Do not strain the cable that connects the keyboard to the computer 5 Locate the memory chip Pull the tabbed latches in the direction of the arrows The card will pop up slightly 6 Pull upwards on the card and then slide the card out 34 Chapter 2 Adding Memory authorised service personel only Inserting a card 1 Hold the memory card by its edges with the edge connector side towards the s
24. e lt Fn gt lt F6 gt decreases the LCD panel brightness e Fn F7 increases the LCD panel brightness Resolution 1 Click My Computer Settings Control Panel Display Click the Settings tab The dialog box indicates the monitor resolution 2 Us the slide bar to adjust the resolution Normally you should use the resolution the LCD or monitor was designed for the display Using the computer in DOS mode may produce the same effect because it uses a 640 by 480 resolution by default You can stretch these low resolution displays to full screen size by selecting either the Expanded Display or Display Expansion Mode features in the BIOS utility However the stretching may cause distortion especially to fonts D Note Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of High Resolution with an external monitor Higher resolution modes may be used as long asthe monitor supports them 36 Chapter 2 The Graphics System Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a mini VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor Using the VGA monitor port 1 Locate the 14 pin mini VGA monitor port on the right side of your notebook and connectthe video signal cable from the external monitor or the mini VGA adapter to the monitor port Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor On your notebook clickthe right touchpad but
25. er supply consult your dealer or local Power Company Do not step on or place anything on the power cord If you use the computer with an extension cord ensure that the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension do not exceed the rating of the extension cord or the rating of the wall outlet Never push foreign objects into the computer through any of the slots or openings Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock or fire or damage sensitive components For best results use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer Set the computer on a flat stable surface To prevent damage to the computer s hard disk drive avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to strong vibration Chapter 1 Checklists Checklists After opening the package carefully inspect the contents If any of the items is missing or appear damaged contact your dealer The shipping carton should contain the following STANDARD OPTIONS e Anotebook computer with a hard disk drive and The following items are normally optional but some 64 MB SDRAM vendors may include them in the standard package Some items may not be available in some e Aninternal batter y countries or some vendors may choose not to e A CD ROM drive carry all the items e A USB FDD disk drive e 640r 128 MB SODIMM memory e An AC adapter with power cord for the
26. external microphone can I use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying mono microphone There is feedback noise coming from my speakers What can do Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under Microphone Balance check the Mute box Because of a software problem was unable to shut down power normally pressed the power button to force a power off but it didn t work How can force a power off Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds Normally this will force a power off If this does not work you can shut down the computer by inserting a needle into the reset button pinhole Refer to Chapter 2 Bottom View 77 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions 78 Appendix B Statements Appendix B Statements Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 installed 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 tele
27. h button lock 15 Chapter 2 Right View Right View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Ethemet port External IDE port for CD ROM DVD drive Mini VGA port external video display Audio out jackfor external speakers or headphones Microphone in jack mono Phone jackfor intemal modem DC adapter port 16 Chapter 2 Bottom View Bottom View Battery release button DODO OOII W Reset button Hard disk drive compartment x IN Ventilation slots O Note Consult your dealer for information on upgrading your hard disk drive 17 Chapter 2 LED Status Indicators LED Status Indicators The status indicators above the keyboard and below the touchpad light up when a particular function of the computer is active Each indicator is marked with a symbol ACA veset O The computer is accessing the hard disk Number Lock The keyboard isin Num Lock mode Caps Lock The keyboard isin Caps Lock mode Scroll Lock The keyboard isin Scroll Lock mode 18 Chapter 2 Power Indicators Power Indicators The power indicators show which power source the system is using They also show battery status and low battery power alerts The power indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is dosed d Power ison and the AC adapterisin use Power is on and the battery isin use Battery fully charged Flashing red Battery power critically low Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing
28. hat it begins to store significantly less charge Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows 1 Turn off the computer 2 Close the screen cover and turn the computer over 3 Slide the side battery latch 1 away from the battery in the direction of the arrow Continue to hold it until the battery is removed 4 Make sure the replacement battery is properly orientated Slide back the side battery latch 1 then insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position 58 ec C e c a i Cc C e Chapter 5 Heat Considerations Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume little power and generates very little heat However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature 1 The cooling fan is turned on You may feel air coming from a vent near the power key when this happens If the temperature continues to rise 2 Processor activity is reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens 59 Chapter 5 Heat Considerations 60 Chapter 6 Using BIOS Setup Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Using the BIOS Setup Utility This chapter explains how to use and modify the BIOS Setup Utility The Setup Utility stores data about
29. he mouse in order to bring it back How can adjust the screen time out This is part of Windows Power Management Access Power Management by clicking on Start Settings Control Panel Power Management Adjust the display time out by selecting a time next to the Turn off monitor option You may also select different time out values for adapter and battery power states l ve heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve the startup speed of my programs How do I do this Hard disk maintenance can improve the startup speed of programs This maintenance includes deleting unnecessary files and defragmenting which rearranges data into more efficient groupings Windows includes utilities for performing these maintenance tasks In Windows 98 for example go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive For more information refer to Windows documentation The internal fax modem dial tone sound is too low How can l increase the volume There are two methods to adjust the volume of the internal fax modem dial tone Method 1 Double click the Volume Control icon on the Windows task bar Adjusting the slide bar under PCSpkr will adjust the volume of the internal fax modem dial tone Method 2 Use the volume control button on the front of the computer 76 o RQ gt 8 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions What kind of
30. i ee LT E D MeL eo VEL EE ID 20 Numeric KO YPa Mem TOUCH Pad ps Port Bda Connecting the Port Batoidei aaia Eaa EE e EA aA EA ea e nE ee VERENNE RANNE Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse sssssussssununrnunnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nne Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive nusnnesnnnnennennnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnn anne Connecting the CD ROM DVD ROM drive eese nennen nnne nnne nnn nnne REs eov lH M The CD ROM or DVD Brivo eniuccrc eruere eicere cet anna iran The PC Card Slot reine tees sn ctetuer An rennen cetus np ebenen rien Adding Memory sucio iii ni e The Graphics Ste Mi ii inline das CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONNECTIONS Making Connectiorns rre ne dd Port Bar Connectots eene a legen e CN Ee Ab Left Side Connectors 5 ee eere t KR ERR Right Side Connectors ieiccicciteccecesceccensteneccestie cedeestcectensdentedenstee Lan pma Xuan o E rk usn N cleestuend eenturenstere CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SOFTWARE System SoftWare entere ai IA Ken AE ASAS rris pr E ieri reae CHAPTER 5 POWER MANAGEMENT Power Managemernit ener rennen ierra eene Ainas Rr cy Ra Rar cuE Power Saving Modes ete eerte cute sett eren teca ca a REEL ener eee Power Saving TIPS dd eid he When to Replace the Battery ooonncconnnnccnnnnicnccn
31. l automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time e Selecting the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box e Closing the screen cover assuming no external monitor has been connected e Pressing the power button if enabled in power settings e Pressing the suspend function key Fn F3 Using the BIOS Utility for Power Management With Windows running in ACPI mode power can be controlled through the Power Management dialog box only With operating systems that use ACPI power management BIOS power settings have no effect Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel However holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation resulting in the loss of any unsaved information Power Saving Tips e Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the computer s power requirements e Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power Decrease brightness by pushing Fn F6 Increase it by pushing Fn lt F7 gt 57 Chapter 5 When to Replace the Battery When to Replace the Battery Over time the battery s capacity gradually decreases We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice t
32. lidesinto the back of the slot PC cards require drivers or a program that allows the operating system to use a specific device Many drivers are included with Windows but if not you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card The computer will beep twice to indicate sucoesgul installation A single beep meansthat there wasa problem recognizing the card 32 The PC card slot can be used as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices such as network adapters SCSI adapters fax modems or an additional hard disc Your computer s PC card slot supports PCMCIA Type II 32 bit CardBus and Zoomed Video cards Slide the card into the slot Push the button to ejectithe ecard Note Please read the instructions included with individual PC cards Some cards may be inserted with power on while others require that the computer be turned off Chapter 2 Adding Memory authorised service personel only Removing a Card 1 If acard isin use you must shut down the card before removing it Clickthe PCMCIA icon on the right side of the taskbar then click Stop 2 3 Pressthe eject button on the card slot to release the button 4 Press again to release the card Adding Memory authorised service personel only Adding memory allows the computer to operate faster handle more tasks simultaneously and work more smoothly with large files Users who increase memory
33. lies with Sub part F of Part 68 of FCC rules The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENS on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required However if advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a compliant with the FCC if you believe it necessary The telephone company may mark changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the manufacturer for repair and or warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the p
34. lot 2 Hold the card at a shallow angle about 25 degrees and insert the edge connector into the connectordot The gold teeth of the edge connector should no longer be visible when the card isfully inserted 3 Pressthe card downwards so that it isflat inside the compartment You may hear a clickas the latchesof the connector lockthe card in place 4 Replace the keyboard by inserting the four tabsalong the bottom edge of the keyboard into the corresponding four slots in the notebook case Be careful that the keyboard connector cable is propery situated undemeath the keyboard 5 Replace the LED panel by inserting the end pieces and the three tabs into the corresponding slots Rotate the panel down into position so that the screw holes on the rear of the notebook line up with those on the LED panel 6 Ensure that the four tabs along the top of the keyboard are in place beneath the LED panel by gently pressing down on the keyboard until it clicks into place 7 Replace the three screws in the rear of the case and replace the battery Your notebook computer will automatically detect the change in RAM capacity when it restarts 35 Chapter 2 The Graphics System The Graphics System Your computer has a high performance graphics system which can easily handle the demands of today s multimedia computing Screen Controls Brightness Function keys can increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor
35. n you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge While the battery is charging the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge icon will turn off Chapter 5 Power Management If your computer is turned off a fully discharged battery will take about 4 hours to recharge If your computer is turned on and is not in suspend mode it twill take about 6 hours to recharge the battery Refer to the following table Charging System On 6 hours System Off 4 hours suspend to RAM 55 Chapter 5 Power Saving Modes Power Saving Modes Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Management dialog box in the Control Panel The Power Management dialog box allows you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time Suspend Mode There are several possible settings for suspend mode which can be selected in the Power Management dialog box You may have the notebook standby hibernate or you can shutdown the computer altogether Standby Hibernate Shutdown All devices are powered up except for the clock synthesizer The Host and PCI clocks are inactive and Banister provides control signals and 32 kHz Suspend Clock SUSCLK to allow for DRAM refresh and to turn off the clock synthesizer The only power consume
36. net or a local area network LAN Large LCD Your computer has an easy to view XGA LCD panel Built in Stereo Speakers and Microphone The stereo speakers and internal microphone enable you to run a variety of multimedia applications Convenient Audio Control The conveniently located audio control buttons enable you to easily adjust the volume to the stereo speakers Launch Keys and Function Keys Four Internet launch keys give you quick access to e mail and the Internet Function keys give you easy control of power management audio and your monitor Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User s Manual describes the key elements of your computer New users can find a simple step by step orientation in the Quick Start section of this chapter About Windows The Windows Manual provides an overview of the Windows operating System Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance Welcome to Windows offers an online orientation for new Windows users Find it in Start Programs Accessories System Tools Chapter 1 Quick Start Quick Start Turning on the Computer for the First Time 1 Use the touchpad to move the cursor Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the right side of your computer Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet Slide the cover latches in the direction of the arrows
37. nnacnncncnnannnnn nennen e E AA REN CHAPTER 6 USING BIOS SETUP Using the BIOS Setup Utility rn ete eere inne Deu da The Main Ie The Security Menu ci The PoWer mee mE Phe Exit Meal A aaa APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Frequently Asked Questions Er APPENDIX B STATEMENTS CCCII A O LEN Canadian Department of Communications cccccceeeeeseee eee cece cnn Battery DiSpOS all me ti tr CAUTION FOR ADAPTER RE BATTERY CAUTION EDT GLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT cid Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of your notebook computer Your new notebook features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology It combines state of the art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact powerful and easy to use Designed for a wide range of general business and personal productivity applications the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road For maximum expandability without compromising portability this notebook uses a port bar to accommodate most periphe
38. of heads per cylinder on the hard disk drive Sectors Displays the number of sectors per head on the hard disk drive Maximum Capacity Displays the hard disk capacity LBA Mode LBA Logical Block Addressing mode is used to support IDE hard disks larger than 504 MB LBA support is required for compatibility with the FAT32 system The default setting is Enabled 32 Bit I O Enables or disables 32 bit IDE transfers Transfer Mode Allows the user to select the method for moving data to and from the drive PIO Programmed Input Output mode refers to data transfer method used by IDE drives These modes use the CPU s registers for data transfer in contrast with DMA Direct Memory Access which transfers directly between main memory and the peripheral device The default value Auto lets the system automatically read setup information it needs for setup from hard disk drive Ultra DMA Mode Allows the user to select the Ultra DMA mode used to moving information to or from the drive Note Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installed hard disk 68 Chapter 6 The Security Menu The Security Menu The Setup Utility allows you to specify passwords in the Security menu The passwords control access to the BIOS and certain
39. or disable the numeric keypad 21 Chapter 2 Touchpad Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure Touchpad sensitive pointing device that button provides all the features of a two button mouse lts primary function isto move the cursor around the screen The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad 1 First place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and on to the touchpad 2 Gently move your thumb across the pressure sensitive touchpad in the direction you want the cursorto move The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction 3 The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program Itiscalled double tapping This function corresponds to double clicking with a mouse Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select lightly double tap the pressure sensitive touchpad This double tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation 4 The buttonslocated directly below the touchpad are the same in function asthose on a two buttoned mouse Clicking these buttons makes selections drags objects or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software To select an object first move the pointeroverthe object you want to select and then press the left
40. pter 3 Right Side Connectors 2 CD ROM DVD ROM IDE Port The IDE port is used to attach the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive that came with your computer See Chapter2 for more information on connecting to one of these devices 3 VGA Out External Video Port The mini 14 pin VGA port requires an adapter to attach to most extemal monitors See The Graphics System in Chapter 2 for more information on connecting to an external monitor 4 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to thisjackto listen to multimedia 5 Microphone Jack Connect a mono microphone to thisjackto record audio 6 Faxmodem RJ 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 90 protocol and send and receive faxesat 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this sydem In this case you may use a PCMCIA modem lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many 5 Warning Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only Most homes use analog offices Digital lines may damage your modem Notes N 1 Before using devices attached to the port bar you must install the device drivers and restart your system 2 Only connect serial mice and serial modems to the serial port 3 Only connect printers to the parallel port 4 Only connect PS 2 mice and PS 2 keyboards to the PS 2 mouse and keyboard ports 46 Chapter 4 System Software
41. ral connections This allows you to unplug just the port bar when you want to take your computer on the road The external floppy and CD ROM DVD drive directly attaches to the computer Three USB ports and a PCMCIA slot are also built into the case The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and applications The notebook features an 87 key keyboard with four special Internet hot keys for easy access to your favorite browser search applications e mail and favorites folder The high resolution 12 1 inch LCD panel provides clear and crisp viewing This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook It describes all the features of the notebook in an easy to read yet thorough manner Chapter 1 Inventory Inventory This computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing Use this section to keep details of your purchase This information will be required should you need to make repairs to your notebook during the warranty period Update this section when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BIOS VERSION The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer The BIOS revision number will appear briefly on the screen after turning
42. rimary Master Auto The default setting is Auto Auto lets the system automatically User read setup information from the device User allows the user to define the setup information See the next table for more on this None feature Primary Slave CD ROM DVD This field displays the system s primary slave either the device attached to the IDE port or None Boot Device Priority Hard Drive Use this menu to set the devices from which the system should ATAPI CD ROM Drive boot in order of priority The default value is Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Drive which means that the computer will attempt to boot from the HDD first then the CD ROM Advanced Features Internal Keyboard NumLock Allows the user to disable or enable support for the internal keyboard s number lock feature Resolution expanded Allows the user to disable or enable support for the video resolution expansion feature System Memory Extended Memory These fields display the amount of conventional memory and extended memory detected by the system during bootup They are display only fields 67 Chapter 6 The Main Menu Primary Master Settings Type User allows the user set the drive information while Auto has the system automatically detected the optimal values The field can be set to None to disable the HDD Cylinders Displays the number of cylinders on the hard disk drive Heads Displays the number
43. roblem is resolved 81 Appendix B Canadian Department of Communications The equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 marks it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges To program this information refer to the manual of the communication software Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada About the Modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification mean
44. s that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside writing associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations 82 Appendix B Battery Disposal Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
45. ter the BIOS will attempt to load the values you saved in Non Volatile memory If these values cause the system boot to fail reboot and press lt F2 gt to enter the Setup Utility Once in the Setup Utility you can try to change the values that caused the system boot to fail If the problem persists load the default values as described below Exit Discarding Changes This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup Utility If you have made changes to the fields other than system date system time and password the system will ask for confirmation when choosing Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to Non Volatile RAM Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you ve made and restore the values you previously saved Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup Utility You can then return to other menus and make changes Battery Calibration Selecting this feature enters the battery training utility 74 Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Q A My screen seems to time out too quickly have to constantly hit a key or move t
46. ter 2 The CD ROM or DVD Drive Precautions for Handling CD ROM Discs Keep e e these precautionsin mind when handling CD ROM discs Always hold the disc by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disc Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward Do not write on the surface of the disc Extremes in temperature may damage discs Store discs in a cool dry place Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use CD ROM cleaning kits Do not bend or drop the discs Do not place objects on top of discs Warning Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray Do not force the tray to open or close manually When not in use keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit If you experience difficulty when removing a CD disc stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the front panel The CD disk tray should eject immediately This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the notebook is powered off 31 Chapter 2 The PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot Installing a Card 1 The top side of a PC card is usually identified with a label Insert the card into the slot with the label sde up and the edge with pinhole contacts going in first Insert the card into the slot You will feel some resistance as the card s
47. ter also includes modem and LAN ports offering advanced communications technology Port Bar Connectors You will find the serial printer and PS 2 keyboard and mouse portson the port bar The portbaralso hastwo auxiliary USB ports and an auxiliary power port 2 3 4 5 6 Note The Port Bar can work without being connected to the AC adapter When connected to the AC adapter the Port Bar supplies 500mA to the serial printer PS 2 RS232 and USB ports When running on notebook battery power the Port Bar supplies only 100mA 42 Chapter 3 Port Bar Connectors 1 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB isthe latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 2 Printer Port Use the 25 pin parallel port to connect your computer to a parallel device such asa printer or setup a direct connection between two computers Note before you can use a printer on your printer port you must install the printer drivers Refer to your printer user s manual for instructions 3 Serial Port The 9 pin serial port can be used to connect your computer to serial devices 4 PS 2 Ports You can use the mini DIN PS 2 ports to connect your computer to PS 2 devices such as a PS 2 keyboard and mouse 5 DC in Jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack 6 USB out Port Use this port to connect the
48. th the following selections Main Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration Security Use this menu to set a password The password allows bootup and controls access to the BIOS setup menu Power Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features Exit Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup Utility To access the menu bar items press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 63 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions Legend Key Alternate Key Function F1 Alt H Displays the General Help window It can be enabled from anywhere in the BIOS Ess Alt X Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the Main menu from a submenu ES Be Selects the menu item to the left ER A Selects the menu item to the right T E T or keypad arrow keys Moves the cursor up and down between fields Tab Enter Moves the cursor to the next position available in the field SC i ab St Ta Moves the cursor to previous position available in the fea o T Ss the parameters for the current menu to their default values CO Saves the configuration parameters and exits the
49. the notebook components and the configuration of devices that are connected to it This information is used to test and initialize components at start up time and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating If you are not sure how to configure the Setup Utility we suggest that you select F9 Setup Defaults on the Main Menu screen then exit saving changes This loads optimized default settings for normal use BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer s basic settings When you turn your computer on the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly Use the BIOS Setup Utility to change your computer s start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management routines of your system Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the computer has been turned on A prompt appears on the computer display that says Press F2 to enter Setup When you see this prompt press F2 and the system will start the Setup Utility and display the main menu of the utility Item Specific Help On the right side of the Setup screen is an area labeled Item Specific Help This area will list navigation key shortcuts and information that is specific for the item that you are currently editing 62 Chapter 6 Using the BIOS Setup Utility The Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar wi
50. the Floppy Disk Drive Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Your notebook computer comes with a USB port 1 44 MB floppy disk drive FDD The FDD is hot pluggable so you do not have to powerdown the notebook to connect it Floppy disk drive USB connector 27 Chapter 2 Connecting the CD ROM DVD ROM drive Connecting the CD ROM DVD ROM drive Your notebook computer comes with an external IDE port CD ROM or DVD ROM drive These drives are not hot pluggable so you have to power down the notebookto connect them Note You must power down the notebook before CD ROM DVD ROM connecting a CD ROM DVD ROM drive IDE connector 28 Chapter 2 Disk Drives Disk Drives Your computer comes with several components for reading and writing recording information Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive provides a convenient way of storing and transferring small files The disk drive uses standard 3 5 inch 1 44 MB disks To use the disk drive insert a disk label side up into the drive slot and slide it all the way in To eject the disk from the drive press the eject button When the computer is reading from or writing to a disk the disk indicator light will flash Do not try to eject the disk when this light is active or you may lose data Hard Disk Drive The hard disk provides high capadty storage and fast access Windows and most programs are stored here Your notebook identifies the
51. ton next to Shut Down in the Shut Down Windows screen and then click OK Shut Down Windows x ty What do you want the computer to do l C Stand by C Restart in MS DOS mode Cancel Help If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system See Chapter 5 Power Saving Modes for details 5 Warning Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss Making a Startup Disk If you have trouble starting Windows the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many problems Refer to the Windows user manual for instructions 10 Chapter 1 Tips for New Owners Tips for New Owners Take responsibility for backup Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such as a tape backup unit or a ZIP drive If you use your notebook as a networked workstation with system backup talk to the system administrator about backup procedures for your notebook Don t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case Be careful when placing your notebook on an airport security conveyor belt In most airports security conveyor belts are safe for computers If you are not sure ask the security staff You should keep a close eye on your computer When you are in a hurry make sure that you walk away with the correct notebook computer Tape your business card
52. ton on the Windows 98 desktop to open the destop menu Click Properties to open the Display Properties window 4 Inthe Display Properties window click Advanced in the Settingstab Clickthe Display Device tab Select the appropriate buttons to change the display to an external monitor CRT for cathode ray tube 6 Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in thisdialog box 37 Chapter 2 The Graphics System Dual Dis plays With Windows 98 2000 ME you may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebooks LCD You may also use the external monitor only and disable the LCD or only use the LCD To do this you may first need to enable the multiple display settings in Windows 98 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Double click Display The Display Properties window opens Clickthe Settings tab Clickthe Advanced button 5 Clickthe Display Device tab The screen shown at the right appears Jo Video GUT BOL Grr Ista 38 Chapter 2 The Graphics System The options for Display Device are described below LCD or CRT Choosing LCD will select your laptop s builtin LCD screen as the primary display Choosing CRT will select an attached VGA monitor asthe primary display In either LCD or CRT mode the video display hot key combination is available you can cycle the video output by pressing Fn F2 LCD CRT In this option there is no primary display If the external CRT is conne
53. ttons If you are scrolling through a document you may find that using the scrolling button is more restful to your hand than holding down a mouse button The scrolling button is located between the touchpad buttons Push the top of the button to scroll up in a document or Web page press the bottom of the button to scroll down in a document or Web page 23 Chapter 2 Port Bar Port Bar USB ports Printer port Serial port PS 2 mouse and PS 2 keyboard ports DC in jack USB out to computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 24 Connecting the Port Bar Your notebook computer comes with a USB port bar peripheral connection device To connect the port bar use the slider to ejectthe USB connector 1 and then pull the USB connector to fully extend the USB cable 2 Finally plug the USB cable into one of the USB ports on the right side of the notebook 3 Note When the AC adapter is connected the USB port supplies 500 mA milliamperes of powerto the USB device When the AC adapter is not connected the USB port provides only 100 mA 25 Chapter 2 Connecting the Port Bar Chapter 2 Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse Using the PS 2 ports on the port bar you can connect your notebook computer to an optional extemal keyboard numeric keypad or IBM PS 2 compatible mouse PS 2 mouse or keyboard connector 26 Chapter 2 Connecting
54. turn off power management choose Disabled Battery Low Warning Beep Enabled Fl Help TL Select Item SPACE Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt Select Menu Enter Select P Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 71 Chapter 6 The Power Menu Power Setup Description Maximum Power Saving Field Setting Function Power Savings Disabled If this item is set to Disabled Power Management features will not function regardless of other field settings on the Power menu The Customized Customized option allows you to make your selections from the other fields within the Power Menu When set to Maximum Power Savings system power will be conserved to its greatest amount The remaining fields will be set to pre defined values that ensure maximum power savings When Maximum Performance is specified optimum system performance is achieved with some power conservation The Maximum remaining fields within the Power Menu will be set to pre defined Performance values that ensure maximum power savings Hard Disk Timeout 1 2 4 6 8 10 This field shows the amount of time the system will wait with the HDD or 15 minutes inactive before shutting it down Auto Suspend 5 10 15 20 30 This field shows the amount of time the system will wait in Standby Timeout 40 or 60 minutes mode before entering Suspend mode Suspend Mode Suspend This field allo
55. vision 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 1 2 3 4 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 80 Appendix B Statements Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation About The Modem This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company The modem jack of this equipment comp
56. ws you to select the type of suspend mode the system will use Suspend means the system saves its state and remains in Save To Disk low power mode Save To Disk means the systems saves the information in the RAM to the HDD and powers off Cover Close To Suspend This field determines the whether the system goes into suspend mode LCD Off when the cover is closed or whether only the LCD is turned off Battery Low Disabled This feature allows the user to enable or disable the audible low Warning Beep Enabled battery warning alarm 72 Chapter 6 The Exit Menu The Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup Utility you should save your changes and exit Setup Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Security Power Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes Battery Calibration Fl Help TL Select Item SPACE Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit lt gt Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit 73 Chapter 6 The Exit Menu Exit Description Field Function Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to CMOS memory The next time you bootup the compu
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