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1. Click Take a new pic ture in the Camera Tasks box Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest updated in formation on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here 7 4 PC Camera Modules amp Options PC Camera Driver Installation 1 Press the Fn F10 key combination to power on the PC Camera module click Cancel if you see a New Hardware Found message Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Install WinXP Drivers button Click 10 Install CCD Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next gt Finish to restart the computer Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start gt Programs All Pro grams menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combina tion to turn it on again iY SS ee a a a a eal PC Camera 7 5 Modules amp Options PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 Goto the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Sounds Speech and Audio Devices in Category View Click Advanced
2. affect your machine or Set Supervisor Password Security Menu network passwords You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect access to which will be set in your the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on software OS Boot see over Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults BLE Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit 5 10 Security Menu BIOS Utilities Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer If En ZG abled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance The consequences of this could be serious If Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu you cannot remember If you choose Write Protect this will protect against viruses being written to the your boot password you hard disk boot sector this is not a substitute for installing an anti virus program see J eS eelgicies otis Veins Viruses on page 8 4 dor and you may lose all of the infor
3. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the Power buttons cover of the notebook When close the lid of my portable computer ripheral devices being 5 The computer will enter Stand by mode the v used D LED will blink green When I press the power button on my computer 6 Remove the currently installed battery and e s install the replacement battery Stand by Figure 3 5 see page 6 3 within the 3 minute Power Options approx operational period 7 Open the notebook cover and the system Stand by Lid will resume When press the sleep button on my computer Swap Battery Optional 3 13 Power Management 3 14 Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili ties essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes ad vantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system components won t be auto config ured with an appropriate driver or utility during oper ating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 I on pa
4. Display Devices on page B Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to O a reduced level before connecting to this jack Line In Jack The Line In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer s speakers gt A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks a Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer a Mini IEEE 1394 Port This port allows a high speed connection to various peripheral devices e g external disk drives and digital cameras see note below 4 Mini IEEE 1394 Port The Mini IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in modem You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ 11 a telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks a ee S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Jack allows you to connect your DVD SPDIF capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible rec
5. Optical CD DVD Device 2 3 Features amp Components Handling CDs or DVDs AS Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged Please S aaa a follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually Senet ee Neate Note the following an unexpected power interruption you may e Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc J ue i e Use a clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints Meelis os ler el e Do not write on the surface with a pen into the emergency eject toe sees eee e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc do NOT use a sharp e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas ened pencil or similar e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD spect ean e Do not bend the CD or DVD the hole Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock Disk Eject Warning Don t try to remove a CD DVD while the sys tem is accessing it This may cause the system to crash 2 4 Optical CD DVD Device Features amp Components DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see Changing DVD Regional Codes on page I 13 DVD Regional Coding Geographical Location USA Canada Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia
6. Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer February 2006 Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S pat ents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
7. 4 Is lit then Num Lock is turned ON see LED Indicators on page 1 8 appear when typing 7i Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work 8 12 Keyboard Troubleshooting Operation Problem Possible Cause Solution The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press the sleep Fn The system freezes or the screen goes dark F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable into a power saving the features you prefer see System Power Options on page 3 6 Make sure you have mode enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel Sea a ee ee a Operation 8 13 Troubleshooting Modules Possible Cause Solution The Wireless LAN The modules are off Check the LED indicator 4P to see if the WLAN Bluetooth module is on or Bluetooth modules off see LED Indicators on page 1 8 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 cannot be detected WLAN or Fn F12 Bluetooth key combination s in order to enable the modules see Function Keys on page 1 10 The PC Camera module The module is off Pr
8. 4 The network settings can now be configured 2 Click OK 3 The modem is ready for dial up configuration Ee Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap propriate for you Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options a ag E 4 8 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities TouchPad WinXP ExpressCard Card Reader WinXP 1 Click 6 Install TouchPad Driver gt Yes from 1 Click 7 Install Express Card Driver gt Yes the Drivers Installer menu from the Drivers Installer menu OR OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Click Start menu gt Run and navigate 4 Browse to Browse to D Drivers Touchpad SETUP EXE and click D Drivers ExpressCard setup exe and click OK OK 2 Click Next gt Next click Continue Anyway if 2 Click Next asked if you want to continue at any time 3 Click Finish to restart the computer 3 Click Finish to restart the computer 4 You may then configure your TouchPad as out lined in TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on page 2 Il SSS i E ee eg ae ee ee ee Driver Installation 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities Hot Key WinXP AutoMail WinXP 1 Click 8 Install Hotkey Utility gt Yes fromthe The AutoMail Driver must be installed manually as Drivers Installer menu per the instructions below OR 1 Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers AUTOMAIL SETUP EXE and click OK 2 Click Next gt Next
9. Alternatively Click Start and navi gate Browse to follow the manual setup instruc tions Chipset WinXP 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers Chipset Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Drivers amp Utilities Video WinXP l Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Navigate Browse to D Drivers Video Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes J Click Finish to restart the computer Audio WinXP I 3 Click 3 Install Audio Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Navigate Browse to D Drivers Audio Setup exe and click OK Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time Click Finish to restart the computer Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities LAN WinXP Modem WinXP 1 Click 4 Install LAN Driver gt Yes from the 1 Click 5 Install Modem Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu Drivers Installer menu OR OR D Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers LAN Setup exe and Browse to click OK D Drivers Modem ssetup exe and click OK 2 Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want 3 Click Finish to continue at any time
10. PCIe WLAN module in your purchase option you will have the appropriate software CD provid ed for your module Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable Before installing the Intel 3945A BG 802 11a b g PCIe WLAN driver make sure PETE that the Wireless LAN module is on the 4 LED will be green Use the Fn F11 vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure key combination see Function Keys on page 1 10 to toggle power to the the module s are OFF if Wireless LAN module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in you are using the computer aboard aircraft Table 4 1 on page 4 6 Use the Fn F11 key com bination to toggle power to the WLAN module and check the indicator to see if the module is powered on or not see J 7 10 PCle WLAN Module Modules amp Options Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Za Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive User Guide 2 Click Install WinXP Drivers button Pee ee 3 Click 11 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu ers amp Utilities User s 4 Click Install Software button Manual CD ROM and 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next gt Next gt OK navigate Browse to 6 Click OK to complete the installation D Drivers Options 7 You can configure the settings by
11. and click Graphics Properties button to make any video adjustments you require a a a eg lt lt 1 16 Video Features Display amp Graphics Properties Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 on Mobile Intel R 945GM Express Chip o Color quality Highest 32 bit Screen resolution Less 1024 by 768 pixels Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Window s desktop onto this monitor Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 and Mobile Intel R 94 General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile Intel graphics media accelerator driverfor alia More visual display options for devices attached to this computer such as Television Digital Display Notebook Monitor are available here D Graphics Properties MV Show Tray Icon PR Quick Start Guide Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile Scheme Options A Notebook Single Display Display Devices Ketehnak Display Settings Multiple Display Color Correction Note Two displays must be connected to the computer before you can use this feature Please connect another display Hot Keys intel Launch Zoom 30 Settings Information Video O
12. or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer Sane AAS Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on VIII Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel a
13. pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment 1 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit DC Output 20V 3 25A 65W minimum AC DC Adapter OR by a DC Output 20V 4 5A 90W minimum AC DC Adapter if you are using the optional port rep licator see pages 7 12 amp C 5 CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD This Computer s Optical Device is a Laser Class Product Preface I
14. 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page 3 12 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 9 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow a er button on the front panel Shutdown Note that you should al When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Stand by Hibernate ways shut your comput Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and er down by choosing the holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system prob lems ye Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow er button for 4 seconds or longer
15. 5 mm The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 5 ne C Model B Model A Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Features amp Components Optical CD DVD Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual de 7 vice will depend on the module you purchased see Storage on page C 3 The Sound Volume optical device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if Adjustment properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 12 How high the sound vol ume can be set depends Loading Discs on the setting of the vol ume control within Win To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto dows Click the Volume the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto f icon on the taskbar to the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you f check the setting see Audio Features on are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed page 2 12 or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray Figure 2 2 Optical Device
16. Battery Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage on page C 3 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and util ities as outlined in Driver Installation on page 4 5 when setting up a new hard disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screw Model A OR screws O Model B Figure 6 4 Hard Disk Bay amp Screw Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 Upgrading The Computer For Model A computers see overleaf for Model B 3 Slide the hard disk and cover assembly in the direction of arrow 4 Lift the hard disk and cover assembly up in the direction of arrow 5 Remove the hard disk and cover assembly 6 Remove the 4 screws to release the hard disk from the assembly cover and reverse the process to install any new hard disk Figure 6 5 HDD amp Cover Assembly Removal Model A Computers Only Model A gt 6 6 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer For Model B computers 7 Pull the tab to slide the hard disk and case assembly in the direction of arrow 8 Lift the hard disk and case assembly out of the bay in the direction of arrow 9 Remove screws to release
17. Be sure Mouse control panel in Windows Start menu and point to Settings and click Con f to check the device s trol Panel then double click the Mouse icon In Windows XP the Mouse control user documentation for panel is in the Printers and Other Hardware Category The TouchPad may be details toggled on off by means of the Fn F1 key combination Once you have installed the TouchPad driver you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon E in the taskbar or by going to the Figure 2 9 Mouse Properties Chek Kii atic b cha Turei Geta TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 11 Features amp Components Audio Features A You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Audio Sound Volume Devices Windows control panel or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager Ef Adjustment icon in the taskbar control panel this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration How high the sound vol menus The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combi ume can be set depends nation on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows and the volume control function keys on the computer Click the Recor Karaoke Volume icon on the Environment lt None gt taskbar to check the set li fa fa la A ji Qe ec we Yolume Equalizer 100 200 400 600 1H 3H GH Figure 2 10 SSS OOS OSS Realtek Audio oe ee we GE Configuration
18. Specifications Feature Specification Processor Intel Core Duo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 T2700 1 66 1 83 2 0 2 16 2 33 GHz Intel Core Solo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T1300 T1400 1 66 1 83 GHz Intel Celeron M Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FCPGA Package 1MB On die L2 Cache amp 533MHz FSB 410 420 430 1 46 1 60 1 73 GHz Intel 945GM ICH7 M Memory Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRII DDR2 533 667 MHz 128 bit Wide DDRII DDR2 Data Channel Memory Expandable up to 2GB 256 512 1024 MB DDRII Modules Note Do Not Use Other Module Types Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password BIOS o One 4Mb Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS Plug and Play LCD Model A Computers Model B Computers 15 0 XGA 1024 768 Flat Panel TFT 14 0 WXGA 1280 768 Flat Panel TFT OR 15 0 SXGA 1400 1050 Flat Panel TFT C 2 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Video Adapter Intel 945GM Integration Supports Dynamic Video Memory Technology DVMT 3 0 Up to 128MB of Video Memory dynamically allocated from system memory where needed Supports Analog Monitor Pixel Resolution up to 1600 1200 at 85Hz Supports DirectX 9 One Changeable 12 7mm h Op
19. You must be online to receive this notification note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol and your default mail program does not need to be open The Auto Mail Checker appears as an icon lt in the taskbar if you do not see the icon in the taskbar go to Start gt Programs All Programs gt Auto Mail Checker gt Auto Mail Checker Right clicking on the icon will bring up the following options menu If you have not input your mail account data then you will be prompted to do SO oen Check Mail Reset Turn OFF Start Figure 2 6 Auto Mail Checker Exit Select Open to bring up the control panel for the program 2 8 Auto Mail Checker Features amp Components You may then configure the options for your mailserver name password program and method s of notification o Note Auto Mail Checker Check with your Internet Service Provider net work administrator or Mail Service provider for details on what to put on these pages r Mall Recetved Hast Fort 10 User ID 0 0 0 0 Password Mail Checking Interval 3 E minutes fi aa seconds Stark Hide Figure 2 7 Auto Mail Checker Auto Mail Checker Account Setup and Connection Account Special Group Options Options gt Options Setting ff Enable Mail LED if Enable Notification Sound Iw Auto Detection When Start Outlook Express Name of Mail Program Auto Mail Checker 2 9 Features amp Co
20. comfortably e Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working e Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to e Alter your posture frequently e Stretch and exercise your body several times a day e Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks XI Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light e Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position XII Preface Contents NOOS eor E I Hot Key Buttons amp Keyboard ssonosssosoeeseerrrererreree 1 9 PCC Statement sensenc nespn i ri I Function Keys ssssnnooseossssosssssssssssssssssosssseeerreeererreesseee 1 10 Instructions for Care and Operation ccceeeeeee IV System Map Front amp Rear Views cceecccceceeeeeeeeees 1 11 Power Salty secerneren inops an iEn Ue VI System Map Left View cc ccccccceseceeeceeeeeeeeeeeees 1 12 Battery P
21. direction indicated by the arrows amp in Figure 6 10 MODE HILH35 Figure 6 10 RAM Module Removal 6 10 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 5 The RAM module will pop up and you can remove it 10 11 Upgrading The Computer Figure 6 11 RAM Removal peressryer very Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module Replace the memory socket cover and the screw Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 11 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor NAV Z LS If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast Warranty er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec wie eat eee ee ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may serviceable part Open damage the processor or mainboard ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized ta
22. gt Finish 3 For further details see Auto Mail Checker on page 2 8 Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers Hotkey Setup exe and click OK Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next Click Finish to restart your computer See Application Hot Key on page 2 10 for configuration instructions aS ae ce ee lille nS JC ey 4 10 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Bluetooth Wireless LAN See install procedure in Bluetooth Module on See the introduction in PCIe WLAN Module on page 7 2 page 7 10 and check the installation procedure PC Camera Port Replicator See install procedure in PC Camera Driver Installa See install procedure in Port Replicator Serial tion on page 7 5 COM Port Driver WinXP on page 7 13 and Port Replicator Network LAN Driver WinXP on page 7 14 sae ee I Driver Installation 4 11 Drivers amp Utilities 4 12 BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities vy Ove rview BIOS Settings Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software l Incorrect settings can Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test a Gat e ee mistakes return to Set Configuration The Setup utility up and restore the Set If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes to the Uw EATS system e g hard disk setup then you should revie
23. icon will provide additional information on the optional swap battery status See Swap Battery Op lt p tional on page 3 13 for details Oranae The Bluetooth Module is Powered On 1 8 LED Indicators Hot Key Buttons amp Keyboard These buttons give instant access to the default Inter net browser and e mail program and to a user defined application with one quick button press To use the user defined application Hot Key Button you must install the driver see Hot Key WinXP on page 4 10 Table 1 4 Hot Key Buttons Activate the user specified application e g Microsoft Word or Excel Activate the Default E Mail Program Activate the Default Internet Browser See Application Hot Key on page 2 10 for config uration instructions Hot Key Pa Note The hot key buttons may appear slightly differ ent from those illustrated in Table 1 4 depending on your model design Quick Start Guide aa The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and features Function Keys to allow you to change operational features instantly see Figure I 4 TEN ga FP Numeric 1 Keypad M Figure 1 4 Keyboard Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular
24. in the Device volume tab Click Options and scroll down and click Properties select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer Device menu Click Mic Volume check box if it is not checked then click OK Make sure the Select check box in the Recording Control panel under the Mic Volume section is checked boost the volume as high as it will go Close the window and then click OK Run the BisonCap application program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt BisonCam menu 9 Goto the Devices menu heading and select Realtek HD Audio input it should have a tick alongside it 10 Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it OV a co N 7 6 PC Camera Modules amp Options s aiki ae RX E Master Volume wl f A Figure 7 gt 2 ome Sounds Auda j Voice i Hardwere ji Audio Setup Realtek HD Audio output TE Wave Sit Synth CD Volunme Windows XP Device volume Balance Balance Balance Place volume icon in the taskbar Speaker settings Use the settings below to change individual speaker volume and other settings Properties Mixer device Realtek HD Audio input 3 Bluetooth AY Audio Adjust volumi Bluetooth SCO Audio Qptions Help wee Realtek HD Audio input Playback Realtek HD Audio output CO Volume Mic Yolume Line olume Recordi Recording Balance Balance Balance Other Show the fol
25. keyboard may not work Hot Key Buttons amp Keyboard 1 9 Quick Start Guide Function Keys To use the function keys press and hold the Fn key then press the appropriate function key F1 F12 etc pkey Function Key ction Table 1 5 Function Keys Special Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters These special char acters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Regular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that NumLk is on 1 10 Function Keys Quick Start Guide aa LED Power amp Communication Indicators LCD Latch Model A Only 4 in 1 Card Reader Model B Only External Monitor Port S Video Out Jack Security Lock Slot Battery System Map Front amp Rear Views Figure 1 5 Front amp Rear Views Lie 4 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro System Map Front amp Rear Views 1 11 Quick Start Guide System Map Left View RJ 45 LAN Jack Model A Left Vent Fan Intake 2 USB 2 0 Ports S PDIF Out Jack Line In Jack Mini IEEE 1394 Port ExpressCard Slot see page 2 7 8 4 in 1 Card Reader 2 Model A Only eee ee a Figure 1 6 Left View 4 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows
26. to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Exit Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities 5 14 Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps out lined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or problems you can con Warranty Warning tact your service representative for further help Before you begin you will need Please check with your service representative e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver i before undertaking any e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver upgrade procedures to e An antistatic wrist strap find out if this will VOID your warranty Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes e Removing the Battery e Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive e Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device e Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it B E e Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade NANI AS These procedures involve opening th
27. to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Program 5 5 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 2 Main Menu Main Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help BA 11 05 System Date 01 09 2006 PIDE Channel 0 Master CD ROM lt Tab gt lt Shife Tab gt Or SATA Port 1 60012MB SATA1 lt Enter gt selects field System Memory Extended Memory System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0 Master SATA Port I Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of either a CD Device or HDD on the computer s IDE Channel 0 SATA port 1 Use the Auto Type set ting to have the items configured automatically for you System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Security winxP Reset Configuration Data No Legacy USB Support Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Scre
28. to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wal let e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 10 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes a NAV Z BLK Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your war ranty Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the defini tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any atta
29. you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro ExpressCard Slot The ExpressCard Slot accepts either ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 formats 1 12 System Map Left View Quick Start Guide System Map Right View Figure 1 7 Right View Headphone Out Jack Microphone In Jack USB 2 0 Port RJ 11 Phone Jack Optical Device Drive Bay for CD DVD Device see page 2 3 Changing DVD Regional Codes 6 DC In Jack eS S Go to the Control Panel and double click System gt Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties di alogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer System Map Right View 1 13 Quick Start Guide System Map Bottom View Figure 1 8 Bottom View Vent Fan Intake Battery Module Bay Cover Hard Disk Cover Speakers Model A Only tee YS ie EET Ta 2 Model B Battery Information Always completely discharge t
30. Choose the television as one of your display devices z Pea ee 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Sane ay 5 Click Display Settings and click Television tab 6 Choose the appropriate TV system from Video Standard dropbox e Notebook Only 7 Click TV Settings button to make any further adjustments supported by your External Display Only television e Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Inter Graphics Media dee L Notebook A Television Scheme Options for mobile Display Devices Color Quality 32 Bit Display Settings Screen Resolution 1024 x768 Video Standard Color Correction Note The TV is not sup ported as a display de Picker Fare Hot Keys C Full Screen p o w Oo vice in Twin mode intel G Haden Sue FO E gt 0 Figure B 8 Launch Zoom 3D Settings tol TV Display Settings Information Video Overlay KARAS TAOL divor for ch owl Cancel TV Settings B 11 Intel Video Driver Controls B 12 Specifications Appendix C Specifications Ce Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details Specifications C 1
31. Clone Monitor Be eee yaa Launch Zoom 3D Settings Information Video Overlay p Cancel Apply You can also enable the Extended Desktop mode from the Display Properties con trol panel see page B 10 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Click Display Settings to adjust the settings for the attached devices Click the appropriate monitor icon and drag it to match the physical arrangement you wish to use e g the secondary display may be extended left right above below the primary dis play Click Display Settings to make any adjustments required A Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged between the displays Figure B 6 Extended Desktop Mode Display Modes B 9 a Display Settings Extended Desktop Use the control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical ar rangement you wish to use You can drag any icons or windows across to ei ther display desktop which makes it possible to have one program visible in one of the dis plays and a different program visible in the other display Figure B 7 Display Properties Extended Desktop Intel Video Driver Controls To Enable Extended Desktop D
32. Getting Started Cee QL BlueSoleil Environment Main window Service Window Menus Bluetooth Connection Managemen Device Configurations E Aa Security Configurations 2 Trouble Shooting Terms BlueSoleil User Guides This chapter describes BlueSoleil User Iterface and how to do various configurations and operations It includes e BlueSoleil Environment e Blu Con j ana e Configurations e Bluetooth Security For details on how to use Biuetooth profiles in BlueSoleil please refer to Getting Started with BlueSoleil See Also ing Started wit Figure 7 1 Bluetooth Control Panel amp User Guides Bluetooth Module 7 3 Modules amp Options PC Camera A Before installing the PC Camera driver make sure that the optional PC Camera is Taking Still Pictures on Use the Fn F10 key combination see Function Keys on page 1 10 to toggle power to the PC Camera module Make sure you install the drivers in the Double click the My f order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 Computer icon on the desktop or go the Start a menu and point to My After installing the driver you can run the application software by going to the Computer then click it BisonCam item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu and selecting the Double click the Bison BisonCap program Cam NB Pro icon van4 Bok Latest PC Camera Driver Information BisonCam ME Fro
33. Hong Kong Table 2 1 General Properties DVD Region Volumes Driver DVD Regional Coding Most DYDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a regionalized DYD on your computer you must set your DYD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even if you reinstall Windows or move your DYD drive to a different computer Changes remaining 5 F l amp ure 2 a 3 To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK DV D Reg 10 ns United ae A Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Current Region Not Selected New Region Region 1 Australia New Zealand N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa South amp Central America Mexico 4 Optical CD DVD Device 2 5 Features amp Components ee Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the card read er Figure 2 4 Left amp Front Views 1 Card Reader 4 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Mak
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35. Menus 2 12 Audio Features Features amp Components 8 Channel Sound Support g If you wish to configure your system for 8 channel sound support then the following ports should be used as outputs Double click the appropriate icon e g RE to bring up the Connected device dialog box to configure the output port e Side Speaker Out Connect to S PDIF Out e Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect to Microphone In e Front Speaker Out Connect to Speaker Headphone Out e Rear Speaker Out Connect to Line In Figure 2 11 8 Channel Sound Connected device Su ppo rt Which device did you plug in 7 s Aud side Speaker Out a Realtek HD BCH Speaker Audio output Were ag a Ta S POIF Out DIGITAL ital aim Audio Features 2 13 Features amp Components a Parallel Printer After setting up the print er attach the parallel ca ble to the printer Connect the printers parallel cable to the Par allel to USB converter and then plug the con verter into the USB port Turn ON the printer then turn ON the com puter Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen in structions Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configura
36. NOT connect the metal terminals to each other Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer continues to work with a dam aged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire It is recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years aee E I a I I IU Battery Information 3 11 Power Management Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly re placed Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used battery according to the manufacturer s in structions Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that indicates the battery 1s critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel espe cially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see page 3 9 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page 3 4 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close
37. Screen Advanced Menu 5 9 Preface POST Beep Sound Advanced Menu cececceeeees 5 9 De CUNY MEM erasia iori o e ii 5 10 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 10 Password on boot Security Menu ccceeccceeeeeeeees 5 11 PO OE MEMU rasens ier 5 12 EIC MONU sorra E 5 13 Upgrading The Computer DE E essaececcie ie vcoaceasmenas aa ucasa cabs 6 1 When Not to UPS rade saisscctivscsnnacewncsszetecnicassevencratersaes 6 2 Removing th Battery ccsevcstesavesnitsesavevsdideaavineaanstess 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 1 0 0 0 cccecccceeeeeeeeees 6 5 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 8 Upgrading the System Memory RAM ccceeeeeeees 6 9 Upgrading the Processor ccccccceseecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 12 Modules amp Options Wy ae Saito res estes ne de ene eactcen cote E 7 1 Bluetooth Module sartccn cuisetcirsiuernehauisessvesrtantnaedicauesanbonies 7 2 Bluetooth Driver Installation 20 0 0 cccccccceeeeeeees 7 2 POAC 0 E ooeew case an suceteeancemenenceteosesae 7 4 PC Camera Driver Installation 2 0 0 cccceeeeeeees 7 5 PC Camera Audio Setup cccccccccecceseeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 7 6 Bison AD dunsossssessnseamitacmsdiyintldanidanieenenaconiamenidelnecenonsinn 7 8 Eliminating Screen Flicker cccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeees 7 9 Preface PCle WLAN Mod le wiccssossccxcanunertonctevedseiersvssossetsoucsecdine 7 10 Intel WLAN Driver Installat
38. a tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel 1 15 Quick Start Guide Video Features Your computer has built in Intel Intel 945GM video You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is in stalled For more detailed video information see Intel Video Driver Controls on page B 1 To access Display Properties in Windows 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or just click Control Panel 2 Double click Display icon In the Appearances and Themes category 3 Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box 4 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen resolution Figure 1 10 on page 1 17 5 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality Figure 1 10 on page 1 17 6 You can also access Display Properties by right clicking the desktop and scrolling down and clicking Properties Click Settings tab and adjust as above 7 Open the Display Properties control panel and click Advanced button Figure 1 10 on page 7 17 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs 8 Click the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile tab
39. ach the notebook to standard non portable devices e g a printer or monitor Note the sidebar warning on the power supply You will be provided with a CD including drivers for the serial COM port and for the network LAN jack See Port Replicator Setup Instructions on page 7 13 for configuration information 4 USB Ports RJ 45 LAN Jack Parallel printer Port Serial Port External Monitor Port Port Replicator DC In Port Replicator Power Cable to computer s DC In 8 External Monitor Cable to computer s External Monitor Port ee ee Modules amp Options Port Replicator Setup Instructions 1 Turn the computer OFF 2 Attach the Port Replicator s external monitor cable to the external monitor port on the rear of the computer 3 Attach the Port Replicator s power cable to the DC In jack on the right of the computer 4 Attach the Port Replicator s 90W AC DC adapter unit to the DC In jack on the left side of the Port Replicator DO NOT USE THE COMPUTER S POWER SUPPLY UNIT TO POWER THE PORT REPLICATOR see Port Replicator on page 7 12 Turn ON the computer Install the serial port driver see below Install the LAN driver see page 7 74 Plug in any devices you require into the appropriate Port Replicator port jack note certain devices may require their own drivers and or the computer to restart oo O g For a more detailed description of any of the interface po
40. any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges a ae a a ee nn 3 12 Battery Information Power Management Swap Battery Optional l a m If you have included the optional swap battery in your purchase option it will allow you to change batteries on your computer without having to shut the computer down Swap Battery The swap battery s total operational time is approximately three minutes however Indicator the swap battery life is dependent upon many factors see sidebar The D d icon will blink green for about one Swapping Batteries minute and will then 1 Goto the Power Options control panel in Rewer Options Properties Cange To om orange ia for a further two minutes Windows Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate l F before the computer 2 Click Advanced tab Select the power saving settings you want to use shuts down These 3 Select Stand by from the Power buttons snags fimes are intended as pull down menu under the heading When I J Always show icon on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby guidelines only and may vary depending upon programs and pe close the lid of my portable computer
41. ation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer e Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera and Port Replicator modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide e Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on the Intel Video driver controls e Appendix C The computer s specification a a a eee Overview 1 1 Quick Start Guide Model Differences This notebook series includes two different model types each model includes two design styles The models differ slightly in design style including the LCD type and the location of the card reader the easiest way to dif ferentiate between the model types is the location of the card reader aw Model A Model E 15 0 XGA 1024 768 TFT LCD Type OR 14 0 WXGA 1280 768 TFT 15 0 SXGA 1400 1050 TET Table 1 1 Model Differences 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide a Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4 1 BIOS Util
42. authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineer ing or disassembly is prohibited Intel Celeron and Intel Core are trademarks registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help N L A Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex
43. ched file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Boot Floppy Disk or Bootable CD ROM this disk provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one Ss eases ear 8 4 Viruses Troubleshooting abil and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST e When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many ca
44. csonncssanciensdansdnniarenussaoninanidantielerianaatandaosseasbataos C 2 BIOS reee E E ouseede osecenncear C 2 E E D EE EEATT C 2 Video Adapter ssscisicseiisriraiatsniari ranan ii rinaos C 3 SONATE parer oor E Capii C 3 PUO sipped ecto vene scan ccoveeatenenseaesusacenosendecneouteeepaceeeseecneders C 3 Keyboard amp Pointing Device ccc ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees C 3 IASC Ce A E O E T O C 4 Mat OTR COCCI iE E ES C 4 ExpressCard LO Sa ceeseetentercucuns ousndeacandonederadesmagstsoecismtucens C 4 COMMMUNICAUON gacs cescacrcesscecssassadeceytezaveteecvaredaacareteacteses C 4 Power Management socicvsierccccrersaversedeosianadeadendustitacedannads C 4 PONGE acess scape cee cee toe E E E C 5 Environmental Spec ssssseeesesssseseeeeceeeeeeeeees C 5 Physical Dimensions amp Weight cccccccceceeeeeeeeeees C 5 JPN ee T C 5 XVII XVIII Quick Start Guide aa Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started The remainder of the manual covers the following e Chapter 2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device 4 in 1 card reader ExpressCard 34 54 Auto Mail Program TouchPad amp Mouse Audio amp Printer e Chapter 3 The computer s power saving options e Chapter 4 The install
45. deo driver on Display 8 9 Troubleshooting Boot Password Possible Cause Solution You forget the boot If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your password service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk 8 10 Boot Password Troubleshooting Audio amp CD Device Possible Cause Solution The sound cannot be The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the heard or the volume is Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Audio Features on page 2 very low 12 to adjust The compact disc cannot The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit be read The compact disc tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject will not open when there hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 is a disc in the tray The DVD regional codes The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 can no longer be changed Audio amp CD Device 8 11 Troubleshooting Keyboard Possible Cause Solution Unwelcome numbers If the LED
46. e Laptop ome Office Desk Portable Lapto Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Batter When computer is batteries Turn off monitor After 15 mins After 5 mins Turn off hard disks After 30 mins y After 5 mins System standby After 20 mins After 5 mins System hibernates After 3 hours v Alter 2 hours 3 4 Power Schemes Power Management Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experienc ing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power a Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the com puter 1s powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power powered Windows will use Portable Laptop as the default scheme Windows will use Portable Laptop as the default scheme Power Schemes 3 5 Power Management System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off This system features Stand by and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel see Hibernate on page 3 7 Hibe
47. e sure you install the PCMCIA Card Reader Card driver see ExpressCard Card Reader WinXP on page 4 9 e MMC MultiMedia Card e SD Secure Digital e MS Memory Stick e MS Pro Memory Stick Pro Model A Left Model B Front 2 6 4 in 1 Card Reader Features amp Components ExpressCard Slot The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 54 slot that reads Express Card 7 34 and ExpressCard 54 formats ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA PC ExpressCard Slot Cards Cover ExpressCard 54 is used for applications which require a larger interface slot e g ee ee Sere CompactFlash card reader The number denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex Cad io aen O in press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 Make sure you install the Express f use This will help pre Card driver see ExpressCard Card Reader WinXP on page 4 9 vent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the ExpressCard Slot Inserting and Removing ExpressCards e Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place e To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it Figure 2 5 ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Slot 2 7 Features amp Components Auto Mail Checker gt After you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail Checker program see Auto Mail WinXP on page 4 10 you may then configure it to give you notification when you receive new mail
48. e system s case adding and sometimes replac Power Safety ing parts Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades 1f Before you undertake any upgrade proce oo MENE a e e Your system is still under warranty or a service contract WE TESE e You don t have all the necessary equipment JE e You re not in the correct environment ao alll eonen e You doubt your abilities cables including tele phone lines It is advis _ able to also remove your Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re FV eee eS place the component s vent accidentally turning the machine on ae Zo Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on SS aa a E 6 2 Overview Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 3 Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow Figure 6 I Battery Latch Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer 4 Lift the battery out in the direction of the arrow Figure 6 2 Battery Up 5 Lift the battery out Figure 6 3 Battery Out 6 4 Removing the
49. e the Look in di alog box at the top of the Browse window Click the scroll button to navigate to My Computer to display the devices and drive letters 4 2 What to Install 1 Activate Windows wH Set Program Access and Defaults ara g Type the name of a program folder document or war i F X p5 Windows Catalog Internet resource and Windows will open it For you tb Windows Update A Programs b Open D Audio Setup exe N A Documents gt al Settings gt PP Search gt Help and Support ndows XP Profession P Log Off rc Turn Off Computer a My Recent Documenti A E Deskion Lo E My Documents Hy Fiecent Y My Computes Docume za Local Disk C2 i J Darvas f E oom Phra hogs al LMH PL Camii Cy Shaved Brecurneris Co Hy Chur Sa My Network Pisces i ti My Dcaurnerts if My Computar Fie rumen My Hetreck Filer of tppe Progearns Figure 4 1 Navigate Browse to service Packs Check the warnings on the following pages regarding installation of the appropriate Service Pack for your Windows OS Make sure you have installed the appro priate Service Pack before installing all the drivers ae Service Pack Installed To see which Service Pack is currently installed on your computer go to the General tab of the System control panel Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop or in the Start menu and select Prope
50. e video system the video driver must be DVMT is not user con installed see page B 1 DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to figurable the operating system DVMT is not local video Information memory Ze Information Tab DVMT will not function in MS DOS DOS uses the legacy memory indi cated Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile Report The information tab in Graphics Properties in the intel R Graphics Report Date 12 23 2005 Report Time hr mm ss 14 41 34 Driver Version 6 14 10 4421 Operating System Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 5 1 2600 Default Language English Media Accelerator Phoned Manes oe Hb Figure B 1 Driver for Mobile tab MacniGiesics Meni 28M Graphics Memory in Use 9MB Processor x86 family 6 Model 14 Stepping 8 Processor Speed 62 MHZ Vendor ID Device ID Device Revision DVMT Memory lists details of your com R f puter s memory etc See equirements Intel Graphics Prop erties on page B 3to see how to access this Information tab Save To File Intel REE zi graphics media accelerator driverfor al Close B 2 Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel Video Driver Controls Intel Graphics Properties More advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile control panel 1 Open Display Properties gt Settings gt Advanced see pa
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52. eiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound S Video Out Jack Connect your television to your computer and view DVDs VCDs or anything else your computer can display You will need an S Video cable to make the connection Enable this jack from the i video driver controls USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed lt peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device A 4 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks Optional Port Replicator Ports and Jacks a DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA Port This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD see Display Devices on page B 5 Parallel Port Connect a parallel type printer to this port The port supports ECP Extended Capabilities Port and EPP Enhanced Parallel Port 1 7 1 9 modes Serial Port Connect a serial type mouse to this port RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN N
53. emove Pro grams item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Start gt Control Panel 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab gt Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts 4 4 What to Install Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM and click Install WinXP Drivers button If you wish to install the drivers manually see page 4 r 6 ae ia 3k AA Drivers Installer R oo pe Lig mF MYiobi LN E a 9 P rr ne Ae D lick on the Install button SRS Pe Oe en ee Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screen 1 2 Drivers amp Utilities Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 6 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages Driv vers Installer Sieh EE Install I
54. en Enabled POST Beep Sound Enabled Installed O S Advanced Menu Item Specific Help Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly Note An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior This setting tells the computer what kind of operating system you re using 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have in stalled a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen POST Beep Sound Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Menu Item Specific Help Password on boot l Supervisor Password Fixed disk boot sector controls access to the setup utility eg Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on These settings do not
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56. er 5 mins z When press the p rti butlan on my comeuter Stand b Whon press the power biton on my comeuter Turm off hard disks After 30 mins After 5 mins n Shut down v Shut down v When press the skep bulon on my computer 1 5 Whap press the sheep bution on my commuter System standby After 20 mins After 5 mins s Stand by x Stand by System hibernates After 3 hours After 2 hours Figure 1 11 Power Options The computer s power button sleep button Fn F4 key combination and lid closing the lid may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hibernate mode Power Saving and Performance Power Schemes may have an affect on your computer performance see Power Schemes on page 3 4 Power Management Features 1 19 E Quick Start Guide Features amp Components Chapter 2 Features amp Components a Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer e Hard Disk Drive e Optical CD DVD Device e 4 in 1 Card Reader e ExpressCard Slot e Auto Mail Checker e Application Hot Key e TouchPad and Buttons Mouse e Audio Features e Adding a Printer SSS U a e Overview 2 1 Features amp Components Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9
57. ernate support from the control panel as pictured in Figure I 11 Pay at tention to the instructions on battery care in Battery Information on page 3 9 Power Options Properties ud Power Options Properties X Power Options Properties EPR IIE y y npe a e in Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate Powe Scheme Alam Powe Meter Advanced Hbemata Powe Schemes Aluma PowerMeter Advanced Hbemate Power Scheme Alara Pomet Mele Advanced hHibemse Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for z J this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify Select the powersaving settings you want to use Select the powerseving settings you want to upe Select the powwnecaneny cmtings you wani bo use the selected scheme Power schemes J phos Optex O Abvayy show icon on the taskbar _ Alera how con on ihe Lach tune _ Amay thow icon on the tackbar S Portable Laptop v Promet for password when computer resumes bom standby Promet fot parreord when computer tesumes bom stardiby 7 Promos tor password when computer esuma from stanchy Minimal Power Management Power bunor Power button Max Batter When computer is i A Plugged in Porrer bestony Wher clone the id of my portable computer When clone the bd of my portable comeeter When I clove the id of my portable computer F AU To pats Stand by Stand by v Stand by v Tum off monitor After 15 mins Aft
58. ess the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the module see cannot be detected Function Keys on page 1 10 Run the BisonCap program see PC Camera on page 7 4 to view the camera picture The Wireless LAN The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver Bluetooth PC Camera for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Modules amp modules cannot be Options on page 7 1 configured SSS ae ee a IM ee 8 14 Modules Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc Sa a e Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Notebook Ports and Jacks ee ee Built In Microphone The built in microphone allows you to record on your computer Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the n MMC SD MS slot and it will appear as a removable device DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or Port simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD see
59. etwork functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed a peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device Interface Ports amp Jacks A 5 Interface Ports amp Jacks Intel Video Driver Controls Appendix B Intel Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page I 16 Intel Video Driver Installation Make sure you install all the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 Instructions for installing the video driver are repeated below 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Navigate Browse to D Drivers Video Setup exe and click OK Click Next gt Yes Click Finish to restart the computer a Intel Video Driver Installation B 1 Intel Video Driver Controls Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4 Intel DVMT 3 0 automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 128MB DVMT Notes system memory RAM as needed to th
60. ge 4 6 lists what you need to install manually ac cording to your choice of the operating system and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera and Port Replicator modules are provided in Modules amp Options on page 7 1 Make sure that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 Only install drivers for modules included in your purchase option What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities a Navigate Browse to D You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to Navigate Browse to D We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities from the built in CD device and it is assigned to Drive D In addition all file extensions can be seen In this case D is the drive specified for your CD de vice Not all computers are setup the same way and some computers have the CD listed under a different drive letter e g if you have two hard drives or hard disk partitions one may be designated as Drive C and the other as Drive D In this case the CD device may be designated as Drive E Please make sure you are actually navigating to the correct drive letter for the CD device When you click the Browse button after clicking Run in the Start menu you will se
61. ge 7 76 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button 3 You can also access Graphics Properties from the Windows Intel R GMA Driver for Mobile control panel or from the taskbar icon a mie Cdt vew Fwote Tools hee Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 and Mobile Intel R 94 P R F pOh p gt reri ea EE General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management A DF Control Panel Oe a Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile f 4 Fs sie E RRA amp Da o 0 A A Intel vais jgari Akil Hirian a arte ia eT et lw Caine Caste gwl Tire teaplay g rap hi Te m edi i P accelerator driverformObile B B Folds Optia Porti i ein F as Ei i LR 3 i 7 Ta Conirel thi raphi hardana Meueinees al then sarpu More visual display options for devices attached to Mebwork Setup Phonand Power Options Printers and Taahsh ho Regional and Scanners ard Scheduled this computer such as wired Peden Pee Surd El Language Cie as Tasks 4 es ees wham a Television wiy Sini e ee oye Tamer ael Uiar Petter Winder Vara Di IDi Dibi fie Dek Stet aera breve Maak See igita isp ay Notebook Cento the graphed hytit feature of Bh tiiiga Monitor tr aphics Pra erties are available here q Graphics Options Exit Tray intel s graphics media accelerator driver foram bi V Show Tray Icon A Taskbar Icon You can also access the controller propert
62. gent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your papers are handy aN aN Power Off Before Traveling P aa ND Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents Fan Intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intakes while the computer is in use Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshooting keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and d
63. going to the Intel R PROSet Wireless WLAN Autorun exe control panel Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel PROSet Wireless Cick View User Guide or by double clicking the taskbar icon kaiep button as per Figure 7 4 Intel R PROSet Wireless Installer E Intelgt PROSet Wireless E E Intel PROSet Wireless Tia aa You can also view the Help menu from the In LC hth cat ROM tel R PROSet Wire Sard Quai Vey Good fakes rea 254 28170 less control panel or Yoo Halaska 4 gt View Release Notes m o oe a press F1 to bring up the BUNS ri aha city ibe 2 control panel is active nl meJ Ta a all la The neta hae secuii enabled a HAGI 002 110 allla Ther neta hare peounty enabled 5 B ae Figure 7 4 Tea aara mrema conned emrini minh clk Probes Intel PROSet i esa F Hein Dose Wireless PCle WLAN Module 7 11 Modules amp Options Port Replicator AC DC Adapter You will be provided with a 90W AC DC adapter if you purchase the port replicator op tion If you are using the com puter with the Port Rep licator then you must use the 90W AC DC adapter to power the port replicator and com puter DO NOT USE the computers 65W AC DC adapter to power the Port Replicator Figure 7 5 Port Replicator 7 12 Port Replicator Port Replicator If you have included the Port Replicator in your purchase option the device will al low you to easily att
64. gram tells the system how to configure itself and manage ba sic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen on page 5 2 1s usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will appear 5 4 The Setup Program BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup a Setup Menus Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five 5 menu headings When you select a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computers menus will Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of the indicate the configura screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and ton appropriate for your then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page model and options The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next
65. hen fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Information on page 3 9 for full instruc tions 1 14 System Map Bottom View Quick Start Guide an Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows XP and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop You can customize the look of the Start menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu Open l Actreahe Winakor Explore Search 47 Set Progen Access and Defiquts Wirra CRI gt Windows Update ies Prog omi Open All Users Explore All Users 2 Oocuments id Network Connections gt Prevtere are Faces eh Taiba ond Start Meru Click here to toggle Category View Figure 1 9 Start Menu amp Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fe
66. herals you want to use with the notebook e g keyboard and mouse to their ports Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack on the right of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter Note If you have included the Port Replicator in your purchase option see page 7 72 5 Raise the lid LCD you will need to press the LCD latch to release the lid of Model A computers to a comfortable viewing angle and press the power button to turn the computer on 6 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 7 The LED Power amp Communication indicators show the power and battery status of the computer and give notification of e mail received TAD a Shutdown Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In System Startup 1 5 Quick Start Guide System Map Model A Top View with LCD Panel Open God Optional Built In PC Camera LCD LED Status Indicators Hot Key Buttons Power Button Keyboard Built In Microphone TouchPad and Buttons LED Power amp Communication Indicators ee oe ee eS Note Only One Design Style is Pictured Table 1 3 on page 1 8 Table 1 5 on page 1 10 0 Lek 2 a Figure 1 2 Model A T
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68. ies from the taskbar Click on the icon to bring up the menu and scroll to Graphics Properties If you cannot see the tray icon go to the In tel R Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile tab and click the Show Tray Icon tick box Alternatively right click the desktop and select Graphics Op tions gt Tray Icon gt En able Figure B 2 Intel Graphics Properties Intel Graphics Properties B 3 Intel Video Driver Controls a Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view Multiple Display options Figure B 3 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile Control Panel Tabs You may make changes to the devices color schemes Hot Keys etc by clicking the appropriate menu item or button Click Information button to obtain useful in formation about the graphics properties of the computer and see the Support tab in Information to get weblinks to the latest information on the Intel Website Inter Carros PAHO Ace oie Kir her Crrapivces wher O ad Notehook h Tobia fer mn Display Devices Sinate Obplay 5 Display Devices E A m Red C Monitor J Telension Display Setiings Notebook Digp lay Satiinge Multiple Display O Twin Primary Device O Green l Blue Color C
69. ings for the attached devices The Twin mode option will only appear if the notebook and external monitor support the Aa os same resolution e g 1280 800 Check any documentation supplied with an external monitor to see supported resolu tions Benan 3 Habask and Maatai saree eer A Hatebook a Wanito aF Pra ee ae Shrqhe Chapel ay Deel iplay W e ee Roresh Fie Waplay Expansion Bagley Eating m Pul Screen Mo Bonde aor E Tahini Dieplay Sefings l Metebook Color Carcten Multiple Display C Ten Primary Deica Clone Mode Hed Raye J Rictebocd Midian Api Raik a Paikre minei Dusi Secondary Device intel rsphiy Olona Figure B 5 Display Devices amp a SE og Nataback and Monitor Settings Ne tiie I mams Twin Mode B 8 Display Modes To Enable Extended Desktop Mode 1 Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port or TV to the S Video Out jack and turn it on Intel Video Driver Controls 2 Goto the Graphics Properties control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 3 and click Display Devices Click to choose Extended Desktop Ga eal inter Graphics Media Sch Onti ges il Notebook and Monitor for mobile ie dei silias naa C Television Neier Notebook Multiple Display Color Correction PS Twin Himan Doite Notebook Hot Keys Extended Desktop C Intel R Dual Secondary Device intel j Display
70. ion 0 0 0 0 eee 7 11 Port FRC MC Ab OI ae ates crush aca ecunecemanstwncaninuchicaassinceutetnarmeties 7 12 Port Replicator Setup Instructions cccecceees 7 13 Port Replicator Serial COM Port Driver WinXP 7 13 Port Replicator Network LAN Driver WinXP 7 14 Troubleshooting OVI e E EE 8 1 Basic Hints and TIPS ssnsdin 8 2 Backup and General Maintenance 00cseeeeeeeeees 8 3 NGOS a cen anenidussavorsatamne 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 BOWEL esas peeoctces ts costes ooectestageaceencet xi vtacaneasAannceesnosaieass 8 7 MUS VAY aee E E E 8 9 Boot Pass WONU aasietuainioratcustonstanieiensooandnuntomuestayaselantse 8 10 Audio amp CD DEVICE aa sceucrstassandatinecnisadahunbesiousninesuacetiies 8 11 Key bOI E oeei e e E 8 12 OPEO e E E uneuddssanesnaiuessdseetanencuenendeeveceses 8 13 MOOS oea E E 8 14 XVI Interface Ports amp Jacks OV N a E E A 1 Notebook Ports and Jacks wc ceeccceeescceeeesseeeeseeees A 2 Built In Microphone ccccceccssseessesseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 2 Card Reader Port 0 ccccceccceeccccesesccceccceeessseeeceeeeesseees A 2 DC In Jack ioc cccccccccccccceecccceesseeeseceeesssseeeesseeeseseees A 2 External Monitor VGA Port ccccce cc ceeccceeeecceeeeeseeee A 2 Headphone Out Jack cc cccccssecsssesesssesseeeeeeeeeseeeees A 2 Line In Jack co cc cccccccccscccccssccceesescessescceeecesesesseesesseees A 2 Microphone
71. isks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC DC adapter and keep your battery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain e Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position e Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary e Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back
72. isplay Properties 1 sian B 10 Display Modes Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port or TV to the S Video Out jack and turn it on Click Start point to Settings or click Control Panel and click Control Panel if you are in Category View choose Appearance and Themes Double click Display icon In the Display Properties dialog box click Settings tab Click the monitor icon e g B and make sure you have checked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click Apply Display Properties fea Click the appropriate monitor icon Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings e g B to be able to select the option Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors to extend the desktop on to it In this example the Primary monitor E is on the left the secondary dis ee A EA A 0 play A is on the right Display 2 Default Monitor on Mobile Intel R 345GM Express Chipset Family is Screen resolution Color quality Let A More Highest 32 bit 1024 by 768 pixels Intel Video Driver Controls TV Settings If you are using a TV as a display device adjust the display settings as follows A Function Key 1 Attach your TV to the S Video Out jack and turn it on Combination 2 Go to the Graphics Properties control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 3 and click Display Devices ess can use Me naa ne 3
73. ities on page 5 I and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 in the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then Ze the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up Notes and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the Check the light colored boxes with the mark remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every above to find detailed thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You f information about the may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin computer s features For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 1 Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the X symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows XP and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database pro grams have their own manuals so please consult the ap
74. lick Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next 11 Select Search for the best driver in these driver in these locations and select ONLY include this location in the search 12 Navigate Browse to D LAN and click OK gt Next 13 Click Finish and close the open windows a oe 7 14 Port Replicator Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Then call a your service representative SSS ee a a ee ee Overview 8 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Man
75. lowing volume controls CD Volume Mic Volume Line Volume C Stereo Mix pz C Select Select L Select Realtek HD Audio input PC Camera 7 7 Modules amp Options a Pre Allocating File Space You may _ pre allocate the file size for the cap ture file in the BisonCap program You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can im prove the capture quali ty particularly of large capture files by reduc ing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD be fore capture BisonCap BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the BisonCap program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt Bison Cam menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera Audio Setup on page 7 6 and select Start Capture On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click Start Capture again Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture If you wish to you
76. mation on your hard disk Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 5 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Keys used to view or Boot priority order Use HDD IDE CD PIONEER DVD RW DVR K16RA configure devices USB CDROM Up and Down arrows IDE HDD FUJITSU MHT2060BH S1 select a device Pei SeSir lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down Excluded from boot order lt f gt a AO a USB KEY the device fixed or USB ZIP removable USB LS120 lt x gt exclude or include PIL IBA 3 h 1 R Other USB t Boe ace to boot PCL lt Shift 1 gt enables or Legacy Network Card disables a device lt 1 4 gt Loads default boot sequence Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select P Sub Menu Save and Exit When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dowsXP from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order 5 12 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 6 Exit Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Choosing
77. may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will auto matically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted 7 8 PC Camera Modules amp Options Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Goto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Properties Property Page Video Proc Amp Camera Control Figure 7 3 fv ae Balti i Video Capture Filter Environment R 4 pa C Tungsten G Ei 7 C Davlight C Fluorescent B aj nal Rotation YA Frequency Horizontal Vertical Disable 50Hz 60Hz PC Camera 7 9 Modules amp Options PCle WLAN Module If you have included an Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG 802 11a b g
78. mpering with the HDD may also violate your warranty 6 12 Modules amp Options Chapter 7 Modules amp Options vy m Wireless Device Ove rview Operation Aboard This chapter contains information on the following modules which may come with Aircraft your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please The use of any portable contact your service representative electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft e Bluetooth Module is usually prohibited e PC Camera Make sure the mod M ule s are OFF if you are el WEAN Module using the computer e Port Replicator aboard aircraft Overview 7 1 Modules amp Options Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F12 key com bination to toggle power to the WLAN module and check the indicator to see if the module is powered on or not see Ni Bluetooth Module Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth mod ule is on the 4 LED will be orange Use the Fn F12 key combination see Function Keys on page I 10 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 6 Bluetooth Driver Installation I et ae a
79. mponents Application Hot Key The hot key buttons give instant access to the default Internet browser and e mail e Application exe program and to a user defined application with one quick button press To config You will need to locate Ure a program to open when the application hot key _ amp __ is pressed Windows Me the actual application dia Player is the default program follow the instructions below executable exe file not just the shortcut To 1 find the application right N click its shortcut on the desktop and click Prop erties Click the short cut tab and see where the executable file is lo cated by clicking the Find Target button Figure 2 amp Hot Key Configuration Screens 4 Browse to the directory where the desired application exe see the sidebar program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open 2 10 Application Hot Key Features amp Components TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to a your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in Mouse Driver much the same way as a two button mouse The central button may be configured to jf you are using an exter function as you require nal mouse your operat ing system may be able Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons to auto configure your mouse during its instal lation or only enable its basic functions
80. nstructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be damaged Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface on the computer g 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place Don t use or store the com Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight where foreign matter or mois puter in a humid environment any surface that will block the ture may affect the system Vents Fan Intakes Bs ILA Preface 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data 4 Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance until you pro
81. ntel 945GM Express Chipset Driver to your system Figure 4 3 Drivers Installer Screen 2 Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Port Replicator Network LAN Port Page 7 14 Table 4 1 Driver Installation New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed Service Pack Installation Make sure you install the appropriate service pack for your operating system before installing any drivers see Windows XP Service Pack 2 on page 4 3 Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually click the Exit button to quit the Drivers Installer application and then follow the manual installation procedure for each driver The manual installation procedure begins with instructions on how to browse to the executable file Click Start menu gt Run 4 6 Driver Installation WinXP Driver Installation Procedure This section covers driver and utility installation in structions for Windows XP Home amp Professional In sert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM click Install WinXP Drivers button and then click the appropriate driver name from the Driv ers Installer menu and then follow the instructions to install the driver
82. op View with LCD Panel Open 1 6 System Map Model A Top View with LCD Panel Open Quick Start Guide lt System Map Model B Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 Optional Built In PC Camera LCD Speakers LED Status Indicators Hot Key Buttons Power Button Keyboard TouchPad and Buttons LED Power amp Communication Indicators 10 Built In Microphone SNe a a a T Table 1 3 on page 1 8 Table 1 5 on page 1 10 _ titi Figure 1 3 Model B Top View with LCD Panel Open System Map Model B Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 7 E Quick Start Guide LED Indicators Table 1 3 LED Power amp Communication Indicators The two sets of LED indicators LED Status Indica icon Color Description tors and LED Power amp Communication Indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer Blinking The Computer is in Stand By i Green Mode Table 1 2 LED Status Indicators D O The AC DC Adapter is Plugged Off Green Number Lock eve i Seance The AC DC Adapter is Plugged pages Pi HI g In amp the Battery is Charging Caps Lock Activated Blinking The Battery has Reached Orange Critically Low Power Status Grech Scroll Lock Activated to activate vy Ch press Fn amp ate The Battery is Fully Charged EzE Blinking New Mail Has Arrived Green a B Green Hard Disk Hard Disk Activity Swap Battery ee WLAN Module is Powered The cb
83. or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked Sane LAG Port Replicator AC DC Adapter You will be provided with a 90W AC DC adapter if you purchase the port replicator option If you are using the computer with the Port Replicator then you must use the 90W AC DC adapter to power the port repli cator and computer DO NOT USE the computer s 65W AC DC adapter to power the Port Replicator Be a 8 8 Power Troubleshooting Display Possible Cause Solution Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the Fn F4 see Sleep Button on page 3 8 screen sleep resume key combination The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 lf an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears on the You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control Panel See external monitor have Intel Video Driver Controls on page B 1 for instructions on installing and configuring the plugged in and powered vi
84. orrection Color Correction Gemma 210 1 0 I Hot Keys Extended Het Keya _ Desktop Brightness 0 Intel R Dual Secondary Device 5 intel intel Dutplay Clone Contest 50 a fe Launch Zoom iar mahon into Graphics Moca aperin te Hot Keys mrem P Notebook and Monitor for rote i E En Coys Single ba Display Devices Enable Hot Key Display Devices ngle Display Montor Television Actor Display Settings f 3 SCIFAS SALT eet ier Notobook m Entis natie Panel PENG cC gt lt i Multiple Display OCIRSCUCISICLR Open Gachis Property Appicston lt CTRL gt lt ALT of 12 aaa Twin Primacy Device Notebock Hot Keys O Gxtended intel Launch Zoom kamaton B 4 Intel Graphics Properties Intel Video Driver Controls Display Devices Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel display or TV as your display device The following are the display options The built in LCD An external monitor connected to the external monitor port A flat panel display connected to the external monitor port A TV connected to the S Video Out jack ee IS are IE Switching Modes When Using the Power DVD Application Switch display modes before playing any DVD in the Power DVD Application it is not be possible to switch display modes while a DVD is playing you will be required to stop the DVD playing switch display modes then start the DVD playing again Display Devices B 5
85. p lt 7 2 Bluetooth Module Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Install WinXP Drivers button Click 9 Install Bluetooth Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next Click Next gt Next gt Install Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer The IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window screen appears on restart You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corpora tion BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Start gt Programs AIl Pro grams gt IVT BlueSoleil or by clicking the taskbar icon E Modules amp Options IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window File view My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help A User Guide ah Se oF ob amp Tas View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Cor poration BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab and click to select the appropriate User Guide from the panel on the right m 2hvhl2gh2jd57 00 0D FO 17 82 28 Device search stopped EB IVT BlueSoleil A A e gt AAAF l Hide Locate Back Stop Refresh Home Print Options Contents Index Search Favorites amp Welcome to BlueSoleil
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87. perly shut down devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer all programs 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements zis e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Power Safety e Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady Warning uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifications consult Before you undertake your service representative or local power company any upgrade proce e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third prong dures make sure that is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to a you have turned oft the compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one power and discon e When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not b nected all peripherals y pug P y pms y its wire and cables including k h k d J n bsd telephone lines It is e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current loa advisable to also re of all the connected devices move your battery in e Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup order
88. play Modes Single Display Only one of your attached displays is used Twin This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content and resolutions color quality etc does not support a TV as a display device See Twin Mode Support on page B 8 for more information Intel R Dual Display Clone This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content Each device may be configured independently for different resolutions refresh rates color quality etc Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presentation Extended Desktop This mode allows a desktop to span multiple displays and acts as a large workspace This creates a lot more screen area for display Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use or you may also use the Extended Desktop Settings control panel tab in Graphics Prop erties to configure the relative size and position Display Modes B 7 Intel Video Driver Controls To Enable Intel R Dual Display Clone Mode OR Twin Mode ANS 1 Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port or TV to the S Video Out jack and turn it on EAT 2 Go to the Graphics Properties control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 3 and click Display Devices Click to choose Intel R Dual Display Clone or Twin Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Click Display Settings to adjust the sett
89. propriate manuals System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find this manual refers to the Microsoft Win dows XP Home amp Professional Editions operating system Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the drivers listed in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and util ities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to What to Install on page 4 1 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Notebook Ports and Jacks on page A 2 for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your com puter to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc Eea a u a SS lt 1 4 Overview Quick Start Guide lt System Startup Remove all packing materials Place the computer on a stable surface Securely attach any perip
90. r Options used on the following e Configuring the Power Button pages are from the Windows XP OS e Battery Information e Swap Battery Optional Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving techniques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example it enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user settings and information from applications ACPI is fully supported in Windows XP Overview 3 1 Power Management Port Replicator AC DC Adapter You will be provided with a 90W AC DC adapter if you purchase the port replicator op tion If you are using the com puter with the Port Rep licator then you must use the 90W AC DC adapter to power the port replicator and com puter DO NOT USE the computers 65W AC DC adapter to power the Port Replicator See for more information The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack AC DC Adapter Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will damage the computer and its components 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack on the right of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter see sidebar if you are using the optional Port Replicator
91. re there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The battery LED power Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off indicator m is blinking then on again orange You are losing battery The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power power too quickly Schemes on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using an ExpressCard device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully time is shorter than discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information on page 3 expected 9 Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options A peripheral device or Express Card is consuming a lot of power Turn off the unused device to save power Power 8 7 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this hot doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 14 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag
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93. rent If you disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen the POST screen will not appear os 1 0 de Me ah ool t Loh d i eis PE Ole 1 9 e t a e aele a Genuine Intel R CPU 1300 1 66GHz 256M System RAM Passed 2048K Cache SRAM Passed System BIOS shadowed video BIOS shadowed ATAPI CD ROM PIONEER DVD RW DVR K16RA Fixed Disk 0 FUJITSU MHT2060BH Mouse intialized Figure 5 1 POST Screen Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt e Press lt F1 gt to resume e lt F2 gt to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup pro
94. rnate Mode vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference 1s When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system on Stand by instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Stand by mode 3 6 System Power Options Stand by Stand by saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full operation During Stand by the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memory When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Stand by mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD be fore it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your computer to automatically enter Hiber nate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hi bernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Po
95. rties The Service Pack currently installed on your system will be listed un der the System heading If no Service Pack informa tion is listed then no Service Pack is installed Drivers amp Utilities What to Install 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Authorized Driver Message If you receive a message telling you that the driver you are installing is not authorized Digital Signature Not Found just click Yes or Continue Anyway to ignore the message and continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows Version Conflict Message During driver installation if you encounter any file version conflict message please click Yes to choose to keep the existing newer version Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Add Remove Programs item If you see the individual driver listed if not see below un install it following the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the computer Go to the appropri ate section of the manual to complete the update rein stall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add R
96. rts and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A I Port Replicator Serial COM Port Driver WinXP 1 Insert the provided Port Replicator CD into the computer s CD DVD drive 2 Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D PL 2303 Driver Installer PL 2303 Driver Installer exe and click OK 3 Click Next gt Finish see over for LAN driver installation instructions Port Replicator 7 13 Modules amp Options Port Replicator Network LAN Driver WinXP 1 Attach the Port Replicator as per the instructions in Port Replicator on page 7 12 2 Insert the provided Port Replicator CD into the computer s CD DVD drive 3 If you can see the My Computer icon on the desktop if you cannot see the My Computer icon go to step 4 click on it once to select it then right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 5 4 If you cannot see the My Computer icon Start menu then point to but don t click it just highlight it My Computer Right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 5 Click Hardware tab and then click Device Manager button Click next to Other devices if its sub menu items are not shown Double click AX88772 and click Driver tab Click Update Driver button Select No not this time and then click Next 0 When the Hardware Update Wizard appears c
97. s not pow ered by the AC DC adapt er Close modem or communi cation applications when they are not being used Remove any unused Ex press Cards from the com puter Express Cards quickly use up battery pow er even if the system enters sleep mode Disconnect any unneces sary external devices Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to re move the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page 6 3 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 8 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery In formation on page 3 9 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack 3 10 Battery Information Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack e DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances e DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO
98. ses you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected 8 e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting e Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Power Possible Cause Solution You turned on the power Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the battery is present and but it doesn t work seated properly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way Make su
99. the hard disk from the case and reverse the process to install any new hard disk IW KeXe 1 Figure 6 6 G HDD amp Case Assembly Removal Model B Computers Only Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 7 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 3 4 5 Figure 6 7 Removing the CD DVD Device Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Locate the module bay cover and remove screws Model A Model B Remove the bay cover Use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point Reverse the plore to install the new device Model A 6 8 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRII DDR2 type memory modules see Memory on page C 2 for details of supported module types The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the module bay cover and remove screws Model A O Model B Figure 6 Module Bay Screws Model A Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 9 Upgrading The Computer 3 Remove the bay cover Figure 6 9 RAM Cover Removed 4 Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the
100. this Battery Life Your computer s battery life is dependent upon many factors including the pro grams you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life if configured appropriately a a Pimak Scher Shores Pie Hate Achar Kites Powe Scheme Alenia Powe Meter Advanced Pibeoate ee Scar elas Bor each battery i cirat kea batien aiam shan pores kewe reacher Proves sist Lira aller alan ikg nt X B Dumani pian sou Halisna z Tole bathey power mary 1EY aial beret naisia 20 iar Alm Acton Modibeather Sure d Et ey Skand by f paji T Alun Piai Hire g TE m bustier ar 7 Adrener ia batr bw whi jaa bed irate TE r ie y Alim cri Batibo Gourd Teal eet Click an riua bathe on hor mone information CE Cine Power Management Low Battery Warning When the battery is criti cally low immediately connect the AC DC adapter to the computer or save your work oth erwise the unsaved data will be lost when the power is depleted Figure 3 4 Power Options Alarm amp Power Meter Battery Information 3 9 Power Management a Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it i
101. tical Device CD DVD Type Drive see Optional on page C 5 for drive options Easy Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h HDD with SATA Serial Interface Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface HDA 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Sound Blaster PRO Compatible 2 Built In Speakers Built In Microphone Keyboard amp Winkey Keyboard Built In TouchPad with Scrolling Function Pointing Device Specifications C 3 Specifications Feature Specification Three USB 2 0 Ports One RJ 11 Jack for Plug amp Play Fax Modem One External Monitor Port One RJ 45 Jack for 10Mb 100Mb 1000Mb Fast One Headphone Out Jack Ethernet One Microphone In Jack One Mini IEEE 1394 Port One Line In Jack One S Video Out Jack supports HDTV One S PDIF Output Jack One DC in Jack Note External 7 1 CH Audio Output Support Configurable through Headphone Microphone Line In and S PDIF Jacks Card Reader Embedded 4 in 1 Card Reader MS MS PRO SD MMC ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard 34 54 Slot Communication AZALIA 56K Plug amp Play Fax Modem v 90 92 Compliant 10Mb 100Mb 1000Mb Fast Ethernet Option Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Wireless LAN Module with PCle Interface Factory Option Bluetooth Module Version 2 0 Factory Option PC Camera with USB Interface Power Supports ACPI 2 0 Supports Battery Low Suspend Management Power Button as Sleep Resume Key Supports Resume from Modem Ring Supports Hibernate Mode Supports Wake on LAN Supports Stand b
102. tion options USB Printer Most current printers have a USB interface connection You may use any one of the ports to connect the printer Install Instructions 1 Set up the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink car tridge etc Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions Ole IY Parallel Printer This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar Note If you have included the Port Replicator in your purchase option then a par allel port will be available otherwise you will need to purchase a parallel to USB converter 2 14 Adding a Printer Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management 7 Overview SES Lele Power management functions will vary To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer uses the ACPI power management system Power management conserves power by controlling in slightly depending on dividual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole your operating system system This chapter covers For more information it is best to refer to the e The Power Sources user s manual of your e Turning on the Computer operating system e Power Schemes Note All pictures e System Powe
103. to force the system to turn itself off Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button If you are using a fully ACPI compliant OS such as Windows XP you can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the system into Stand by or Hibernate mode see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page 3 8 for details Turning on the Computer 3 3 Power Management a Resuming Operation Press the Sleep Re sume key combination Fn F4 or power but ton to resume from Mon itor or Hard Disk Stand by Figure 3 1 Power Schemes Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the computer s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time 1f the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Stand by or Hibernate modes see System Power Options on page 3 6 Power Options Properties EE O Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate J Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Portabl
104. to prevent acci plies 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter dentally turning the machine on Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it 1s powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects VII Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates
105. verlay Cancel Figure 1 10 Display amp Graphics Properties Video Features 1 17 Quick Start Guide Display Devices amp Options Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external VGA monitor CRT external Flat Panel Display or TV as your display device A VGA monitor Flat Panel Display connects to the external monitor port a TV to the S Video Out jack The following display modes are available see Intel Video Driver Controls on page B I for details Single Mode One of the connected displays is used as the display device Twin Mode This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content and resolutions color quality etc Intel R Dual Display Clone Mode Both connected displays output the same view and may be configured independently Extended Desktop Mode Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Table 1 6 Display Options a Intel Display Note Note that the notebook is the default Primary display device and may not be changed 1 18 Video Features Quick Start Guide Power Management Features The Power Options control panel icon in Windows see page I 15 allows you to configure power management features for your computer You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk by means of Power Schemes or you may use either Stand by or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system enable Hib
106. w this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative B a a ee Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST 4 Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST Screen POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory ao As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there 3 Memory status is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary 4 Enter Setup prompt and prompt you to run Setup appears only during POST If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Note The POST screen as pictured right is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on Phoenix TrustedCore tm NB Copyright 1985 2004 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved Bios Ver M5x0N D 00 01 KBC Ver 1 00 E4 your computer may ap pear slightly diffe
107. wer Options control panel The system will resume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your uy When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state Hibernate Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 6 015 MB Disk space required to hibernate 248 MB Power Management A System Resume The system can resume from Stand by mode by e Pressing the power button e An incoming call received on the modem if enabled e Network card activity if enabled Figure 3 2 Enable Hibernation System Power Options 3 7 Power Management d Sleep Button You may also configure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn F4 from the menu illustrat ed in Figure 3 3 In Windows this is re ferred to as the Sleep button Figure 3 3 Power Options Advanced Power Buttons Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hiber nate mode In Stand by mode the LED D will blink green In Hibernate mode the LED will be off battery or orange AC DC adapter If you are in a power sav ing mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Powor Opthos Propert
108. y Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination to tog gle through the display options e Notebook Only e External Display Only e Notebook External Display Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Intel Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display connect it to the external monitor port at the rear of the computer ie Intel Display Note eH Ingle Moie ete Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port or TV to the S Video Out me oerauN rrimary jack and turn it on see patie fas ee 2 Goto the Graphics Properties control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 3 and click Display Devices 3 Click to choose the display option from the Multiple Display menu 4 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change and OK button eo Figure B 4 inter Graphics Media i i ccelerator Driver a Notebook and Monitor Display Devices Accelerator Driver TREY Single Display Display Devices ca micas Monitor C Television EEA Notebook Multiple Display Color Correction C Twin Primary Device Hot Keys C Extended Notebook z Desktop Intel R Dual Secondary Device A b Display Clone v Monitor Television Launch Zoom 3D Settings Information Video Overlay Cancel B 6 Attaching Other Displays Intel Video Driver Controls Dis
109. y Mode C 4 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Full Range AC DC Adapter 20V 3 25A 65 Watts 100 240V 47 63Hz Full Range AC DC Adapter 20V 4 5A 90 Watts 100 240V 47 63Hz If Using the Optional Port Environmental Spec Physical Dimensions amp Weight Optional Replicator 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 4000mAH 44 4W OR 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 4400mAH 48 8W Temperature Operating Non Operating 5 35 C 20 C 60 C Model A Computers 333mm w 276mm d 24 33mm h 2 4 kg Without Battery Optical Drive Module Options DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module DVD Dual Drive Module Port Replicator 10 100 Base T Ethernet Port 4 USB 2 0 Ports Serial Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port DC In Jack Note Port Replicator requires the supplied 90W power adapter Relative Humidity Operating Non Operating 20 ne 80 10 90 Model B Computers 333mm w 243mm d 24 33mm h 2 2 kg Without Battery Charger Box Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Wireless LAN Module with PCle Interface Factory Option PC Camera with USB Interface Factory Option Bluetooth Module Version 2 0 Factory Option Swap Battery 2 3 Minutes Swap Time Specifications C 5 Specifications
110. y of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap pears not to be working e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators see LED Indica tors on page I 8 to see the computer s power status e Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Stand by mode by pressing the keys con figured in your Power Management Power Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 8 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness e Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display e Boot Drive Make sure there are no floppy disks in any connected drive when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget

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