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1. 42 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY eere 43 NAVIGATING AND ENTERING INFORMATION IN BIOS 44 THE MAIN 45 ADVANCED 2 2 25 in ann rebate redet 46 BOOT MENU 47 SECURITY MENU x 48 EXIT MENU 49 CHANGE USER 1 50 CHANGE SUPERVISOR PASSWORD eene nnn 50 CMOS OPTIMAL 115 eene nnn 50 EXITING AND SAVING ea EE 50 Table of Contents APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED 51 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 52 APPENDIX 6 55 3 56 WL GAUTION 58 CANDIAN DEPARTMENT OF 0 8 555555 55 55 58 BATTERY DISPOSAL
2. Figure 4 4 48 Chapter 4 Exit menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Exit Options Exit system setup Save Changes and Exit after saving the changes Discard changes and Exit Load Optimal Defaults Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Select Screen 14 Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 4 5 49 Chapter 4 Change User Password With a User password you can enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the User password but you cannot enter the Setup Utility and change or remove the Supervisor password nor enable diskette access if it has been disabled Change Supervisor Password A supervisor password must be set before a lower level user password can be set After selecting Change Supervisor Password press Enter You will be prompted for the new password and then again to verify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMOS to default settings After you enter this page select the Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Defaults OK Cancel Select OK to reset the CMOS to default settings Exiting and Saving Save Settings Selec
3. 2 22e e cce occ caer Cien 22 FUNCTION KEYS c 23 NUMERIC KEYPAD 11 255555 ccce ana 48 38 aan anni 23 TOUCHPAD irs 5 24 THE OPTICAL DRIVE Lecce cerei 55856 569 earn eruere 26 Table of Contents THE EXPRESS CARD SLOT 5252255225 525 55 2 5 26 THE GRAPHICS 8 30 COMMUNICATION COMPONENTS unsnnuunnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 32 INFORMATION ABOUT THE WIRELESS LAN BUTTON 33 CHAPTER 2 POWER MANAGEMENT 4 4 42 22222 36 POWER MANAGEMENT 37 MONITORING BATTERY POWER 1 38 POWER SAVING MODES uunnuunnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 39 POWER SAVING TIPS 40 WHEN REPLACE THE nunnana 40 HEAT 5 40 cipio USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY
4. 59 CAUTION FOR AC ADAPTER 55555 5595555 55595 55 888855 898885 5 865 60 CAUTION FOR EXPRESS CARD SLOT eene 60 BATTERY CAUTION ire sce 60 OPERATING 60 CLASS 1 LASER 4 60 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC 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 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 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 P
5. 59 Appendix CAUTION FOR AC ADAPTER THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER IS FOR USE WITH SUITABLE ADAPTER RATED 20V 3 25A CAUTION FOR EXPRESS CARD SLOT PLEASE INSERT THE DUMMY CARD WHEN THE SLOT HAS NOT BEEN USED 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 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE 5 C 35 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT TO EN60825 CAUTION THIS APPLIANCE CONTAINS A LASER SYSTEM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS ENCLOSURE 60
6. 4 Advanced Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Advanced Setting Battery Learning Function Legacy USB Support Enabled Configure SATA as Start FAN Calibration Enter Battery Calibration Enter gt Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Figure 4 2 46 Chapter 4 Boot menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit 1st Boot Device SATA 274 Boot Device CD DVD 3rd Boot Device Network Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen 1 Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Figure 4 3 Chapter 4 Security menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen 1 Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc
7. 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 Loading Windows The following section is for installing the Windows 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 Haie once you turn on the zuo nmm aen i power Wait a few dm seconds for Windows il setup to load The T boo Windows setup will prompt you for the product key number Note The product key is on a sticker shown to the right attached to the bottom of the Notebook Product key number 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 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 Chapt
8. fax modem dial tone sound is too low How can increase the volume There are two methods to adjust the volume of the internal fax modem dial tone Method 1 To Start Setting Control panel Phone and Modem Options Modem Properties Modem Speaker Volume Adjust Move the slider to adjust the modem speaker volume Method 2 Use the volume control button on the front of the computer What kind of external microphone can use with my notebook computer You will need to use a self amplifying microphone There is feedback noise coming from my speakers What can do 52 Appendix Double click on the Speaker icon on the task bar Then under Microphone Balance check the Mute box Q 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 The reset button locates on the computer bottom side Q Why can t charge the battery of my portable computer after it was out of use for some time After portable computers have not been used for a long time more than one month the batteries will go into the low voltage protection mode due to data back ups and natural electrical discharge At that point restoring
9. Chapter 3 Battery Charging When 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 to green Power Saving Modes Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Options Advanced dialog box in the Control panel The Power Options Properties 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 suspend or you can power off the computer altogether Initiating Suspend Mode There are ways to initiate suspend mode The settings can be adjusted in the Power Management dialog box e The computer will 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 lt Fn gt lt F4 gt Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog b
10. LACE 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 on the computer before the graphic BIOS screen appears Press the Del key to enter BIOS setup screen Chapter 1 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 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 us
11. User s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents CHAPTER c INTRODUCTION aan 1 GETTING STARTED 111 2 INVENTORY 2258 3 SAFETY AND 4 CHECKLISTS m chneuede aaien aiia aii aa 5 FEATURES 6 WHERE TO LOOK FOR 6 QUICK START f 7 LOADING WINDOWS c c ecce cce ze ce ce cue ur ern 5555 5582255885 ia Deer cann nce 8 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME eeeeee nennen nennen nnnm nani nnn nnne nn nnn 9 ADJUSTING THE 55 9 TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER 10 MAKING A STARTUP DISK 555 95 5 5 55559 5 5898 5 5 88888 5988858856569 10 TIPS FOR NEW OWNERS Leere 8 8 nennen 11 CHAPTER 2 20 ER GETTING 5 2222 2 2 2 13 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 14 FRONT VIEW 245 act cad 15 EEET VIEW iere E rri dae De PcelS 16 RIGHT VIEW 18 la R 20 LED STATUS INDICATORS
12. Wireless LAN button Enables or disables the built in wireless LAN When enabled the wireless status indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary before use Even when a Wireless LAN module has not been built in to your computer the Wireless LAN indicator lights and remains active when you turn on the Wireless LAN NY e button near the power button gt of your computer P ws If Wireless LAN module has been built in your notebook will search for the device and will display an icon on the Windows task bar Note If your Notebook does not include a built in Wireless LAN module please turn off the Wireless LAN button If turned on the indicator lights and remains active even if no wireless LAN is present Built in Wireless Local Area Network The built in Wireless Local Area Network WLAN interface card can provide a quick access without using cables for the connection to the network equipments The interface card adopts the IEEE 802 11 protocol and uses the 5GHz ISM electric wave frequency band as the transmission interface to set up the communications between the host computer and other computers 33 Chapter 2 The way of processing communications through the WLAN interface card is the same as that through Ethernet interface card The Configuration Tool is a Window application program If users have a computer equipped with the WLAN interface card then users can use it to set u
13. ays to drag 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 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 Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons 25 Chapter 2 The Optical Drive Your computer comes with a pre installed optical drive can read both DVDs and CDs Your notebook identifies the drive with the latter following the hard drive If your hard drive is D then the optical drive will be E Inserting a Disk 1 Removing a Disk Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open Place the disk
14. backup Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices such USB 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 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 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 loc
15. e or store the computer near a source of heat or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook 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 power 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 Chapter 1 e 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 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 A notebook computer with a hard disk drive An internal battery A COMBO or DVD Super Multi drive An AC adapter with power cord OPTIONS The following items are n
16. e 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 cursor to 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 It is called 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 buttons located directly below the touchpad are the same in function as those 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 pointer over the object you want to select and then press the left button one time The functions of these buttons are software specific 24 Chapter 2 5 Double clicking is acommon technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons Once you have moved the pointer over the object you wish to select rapidly press the left button two times This action is commonly referred to as double clicking an object Dragging There are two w
17. er 1 Adjusting the Volume You can adjust the volume with hot key combination as below e F8 decreases the volume F9 increases the volume e F10 Mute the volume Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness e F6 decreases the brightness e F7 increases the brightness Chapter 1 Turning off Your Computer Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your computer 1 On the Start menu click Turn 2 Click the radio button Turn Off off Computer in the Turn off Computer Windows screen and then click OK 80 Maker windows meeting space gi Mit do you rent te computer todo Shut Down Closes af open programs shuts doan Windows and then turns off your computer 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 3 Power Saving Modes for details 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 Take responsibility for
18. g for long periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature 40 Chapter 3 The cooling fan will automatically turn on You may feel air coming from a vent at the left side when this happens If the temperature continues to rise processor activity will be reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens 41 Chapter 4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 4 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Your notebook has a BIOS setup utility which allows you to configure important system settings including settings for various optional functions of the computer This chapter explains how to use the BIOS setup utility 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 enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears If your computer is already on shut down your computer completely power off and restart it and then press the Del key to enter the setup utility 43 Chapter 4 Navigating a
19. ge your modem 18 Chapter 2 3 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives See the marketing specifications for details on each model 4 RS 232 Serial Port The RS232 Port provides the connection for RS232 interface devices such as mice and modem 19 Chapter 2 Front View 12 1 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia 2 Microphone in Jack Connect a microphone this jack to record audio 20 Chapter 2 Bottom View 1 Air Vents 2 Battery Release Button 3 Battery Note Make sure that papers books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur 21 Chapter 2 LED Status Indicators The power and status indicators light up when a particular function of the computer is active Each indicator is marked with a symbol Icon Light Description The computer is reading Green from or writing to the built in ODD The computer is reading O HDD Green from or writing to the built in HDD The keyboard is in Num Number Lock Green Lock moda The keyboard is in Caps A Caps Lock Green Lock mode The Touchpad is in scroll Scroll Lock Green Lock mada Power is on and the AC Blue a i AC Power adapter is in use Flash blue Power is in suspend mode Blue Power is o
20. jury to persons including the following Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric 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 Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations 58 Appendix 5 About the Modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means 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 teleph
21. k 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 Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Hardware and Software This chapter introduces the different components and controls of your notebook computer including the hardware components the software and the audio and video systems Getting Started Before you begin using your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system 14 Front View NOUO a LCD release latch LCD panel Keyboard Speakers Touchpad buttons Touchpad Scroll buttons Chapter 2 8 Microphone in jack 9 Audio out Jack 10 Status indicators 11 Power button 12 Wireless button 15 Chapter 2 Left View 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 DC IN Jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack 3 VGA Out External Video Display Port The 15 pin VGA port can be used to connect your com
22. lip 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 27 Chapter 2 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 The Express Card Slot 1 The express 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 provide additional data storage capacity Installing a Card The top side of a express card is usually identified with a label Insert the card into the slot with the label side up and the edge with pinhole contacts going first Insert the card into the slot You Slide the card into the slot will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot Express 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 4 The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation 28 Chapter 2 Note Please read the instructions included with individual express Un cards So
23. me cards may be inserted with power on while others require that the computer be turned off Removing a Card Press again to release the card Express Card Size Restrictions 22mm 75mm 75mm 54mm 34mm e The card will not able to eject if it is less the 75mm 29 Chapter 2 The Graphics System Your computer has a 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 e lt gt lt F6 gt decreases the LCD brightness e Fn F7 increases the LCD brightness Resolution 1 Click My Computer Control Panel Display Settings Click the Settings tab The dialog box indicates the monitor resolution 2 Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution Normally you should use the resolution the LCD or monitor was designed for High Resolution with an external monitor Higher resolution modes may be used as long as the monitor supports them 30 Chapter 2 Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor Using the VGA monitor port 1 Locate the 15 pin VGA monitor port on the left side of your notebook and connect the video signal cable from the external monitor or the VGA adapter to the monitor port Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the mo
24. n and the battery is in use d Battery Power Flashing er blue Power is in suspend mode Battery fully charged amp AC plugged in Battery Charging Orange Battery charging Flash orange Battery low 22 Chapter 2 Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key Function key Description Fn F3 Toggles backlight On Off Fn F4 Suspend to RAM HDD Suspend mode Setup from Power Management Toggles between LCD CRT displays Fn F5 LCD gt CRT gt LCD CRT Fn F6 Brightness Decrease Fn F7 Brightness Increase Fn F8 Volume down Fn F9 Volume up Fn F10 Mute Fn F1 F11 Select Boot device after POST finished Fn F2 F12 Select Boot from LAN function after POST finished Numeric Keypad consists of ten keys that make The embedded numeric keypad 4 s number intensive input more to enable or disable the numeric convenient Press Num Lock so keypad 23 Chapter 2 Touchpad The touchpad is a pressure sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two button mouse Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen Touchpad Touchpad buttons Scroll buttons The instructions listed below describe how to use the touchpad 1 First place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position Th
25. nd Entering Information in BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information gt Select Screen Push the up and down arrow keys to move 1 4 among selections then press Enter to make a selection Change Option Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to exit ESC the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default settings in certain fields and the rest fields are specified by system default parameters and cannot be modified by users Reverse the attribute of the main options and press the Enter key to enter into the submenu Press the Esc key to return to the previous configuration page 44 Chapter 4 The Main Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Boot Security Exit System Overview AMIBIOS Version RX XX Processor Type Intel amp Atom CPU 270 1 60GHz Speed 1660MHz Processor Size 504MB System Time System Date XX XX XXXX Use ENTER TAB Or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to Configure system Time Select Screen 72 Select Item Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 Copyright 1985 2006 American Megatrends Inc Figure 4 1 45 Chapter
26. nitor On your notebook click the right touchpad button on the Windows desktop to open the desktop menu Click Properties to open the Display Properties window In the Display Properties window click Advanced in the Settings tab Click the Display Modes tab Under Driver mode you can select the appropriate options to change the display to an external monitor Adjustments to screen resolution and color depth can also be made in this dialog box Tip To ensure trouble free video output the first time you use an external monitor change the output in the Display Properties dialog box After successfully switching modes you may use the video function keys 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 31 Chapter 2 Communication Components This system provides powerful communication functions including built in Fax Modem and WLAN Fax Modem A phone jack on the right side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data When used with fax software it can be used as a fax When using this function first plug the phone cord into the jack Attention When using the data communications function please do not plug the phone cord into the ISDN or PBX jack to avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC module to burn 32 Chapter 2 Information about the Wireless button
27. nitoring Battery Power There are two ways to p e monitor how much power the battery has left 1 Click start Control Panel Power Options then click Power Meter 2 Moving the cursor to the battery icon 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 Control Panel Power Options Choose the Advanced tab and click Always show icon on the taskbar Low Battery Alarms How your computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start Control Panel Power Options Alarms Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slide bar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both will display a warning on the screen Take immediate action such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter or data may be lost 5 Warning When battery power is low the Notebook 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 turn off 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 38
28. normal voltage will require slow charging over a period of several hours Calibration can be performed after the battery has returned to a normal condition Q My computer alerts CMOS Battery Low what can do A If you keep your computer in no power situation unplug the computer from the power outlet and remove battery at the same over 45 days your data in CMOS will be lost Please reconfigure your CMOS by following steps 1 Press DEL to enter the BIOS setup utility 2 Select Load Optional Defaults When you see the following prompt choose OK and then press lt Enter gt Load Optional Defaults OK Cancel 3 Select Save Changes and Exit When you see the following prompt choose OK and then press Enter to restart your computer 53 Appendix Save configuration changes and exit setup OK Cancel 54 Appendix 5 Statements Appendix B 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 guara
29. ntee 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 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 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 56 Appendix 5 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 fo
30. ntrol of power management and your monitor Scrolling Buttons Comfortably scroll through documents with the ergonomically designed scrolling button 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 Windows Online Help found on the Start menu offers extensive Windows assistance Find it in Start Programs Accessories System Tools Quick Start 1 Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the left side of your computer Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet Open the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle Press the power button to turn on the power Chapter 1 urning on the Computer for the First Time WJ Note The battery is not fully charged Allow your battery to fully charge before using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for further information Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the right and left buttons beneath with your thumb These buttons have the same functions as the right and left buttons of a standard mouse You can also click or
31. on the tray label side up Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Make sure the computer is not accessing the optical drive 2 Press the eject button and pull the tray all the way out 3 Pick up the CD by the edges and remove the disk from the tray u Push the tray into the computer e until it closes fully e oe Warning When the computer is reading from the optical drive the indicator LED will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this LED is active 26 Chapter 2 Precautions for Handling DVD ROM Discs Keep these precautions in mind when handling DVD ROM discs e Always hold the disc by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disc e Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward e Do not write on the surface of the disc e Extremes in temperature may damage discs Store discs in a cool dry place Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use optical drive cleaning kits e Do not bend or drop the discs e 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 c
32. one extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations 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 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 ona 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
33. ormally optional but some vendors may include them in the standard package Some items may not be available in some countries or some vendors may choose not to carry all the items A Carry bag Caution When purchasing any of the accessories listed above purchase only those 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 Chapter 1 Features High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files Built in Modem LAN Capability Built in 56k modem and 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network LAN Built in Stereo Speakers The stereo speakers enable you to run a variety of multimedia applications Convenient Audio Control The conveniently located audio control knobs enable you to easily adjust the volume to the stereo speakers Function Keys Function keys give you easy co
34. ox 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 39 Chapter 3 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 lt Fn gt lt F6 gt Increase it by pushing lt Fn gt lt F7 gt When to Replace the Battery Over time the battery s capacity gradually decreases We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that 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 CE computer over 3 Slide the battery latch away from me the battery Continue to hold it until 9 the battery is removed a 4 Remove the battery c 5 sure the replacement battery e e is properly orientated Insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position 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 workin
35. p the interface card and show the current configuration and status Note Contact your distributor for the information of upgrading the wireless local area network 34 35 Chapter 3 Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management Battery Calibration The first time you use a battery you should calibrate it The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status To calibrate a battery follow these steps 1 Plugin the AC adapter 2 Restartthe computer and when the startup screen appears press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility 3 Inthe BIOS Setup Utility select Advance settings choose Battery Calibration then press enter Do you want to do Battery Learning OK Cancel 4 Choose lt OK gt at the above Battery Learning dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 6 to 8 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three 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 37 Chapter 3 Mo
36. puter to an external monitor See the Graphics System in chapter 2 for more information 4 LAN RJ 45 Jack With the built in Ethernet LAN function you can make LAN connections without installing PC cards Connection speed is 10 100 1000 Mbps 16 Chapter 2 5 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the latest standard for attaching monitors input devices scanners and other devices to a PC USB devices can be chained together on a single cable 6 PCMCIA Card Slot 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 provide additional data storage capacity 17 Chapter 2 Right View 1 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB is the 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 Fax modem 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 92 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case you may use a PCMCIA modem Warning Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only Most homes use analog lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many offices Digital lines may dama
37. r this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company The modem jack of this equipment complies 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
38. t this option to save changes to the field and Exit values and restart the computer using the new values Pressing F10 from any of the menu Screens also allows you to save settings and exit Exit Without Select this option to discard any changes you have Saving made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values 50 Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Q My screen seems to time out too quickly have to constantly hit a key or move the 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 I ve heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve the startup speed of my programs How dol 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 Run Disk Cleanup to remove unnecessary files and Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive For more information refer to Windows documentation The internal
39. the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved 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 57 Appendix B 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 UL CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and in
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