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4 Using the Notebook PC

1. Special Keyboard Functions Sr ae s os Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC s keyboard The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command J NOTE The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the icons instead of the function keys 27 Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Fn Fl z7 Fn an Radio Tower F2 Wireless Models Only Toggles the internal wireless LAN ON and OFF When enabled the wireless LAN LED will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN Fn Mo Filled Sun Icon F5 J Decreases the display brightness Fn Fa Open Sun Icon F6 5 Increases the display brightness LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF This also stretches your screen area on certain models to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes Fn F8 LCD Monitor Icons F8 Toggles between the Notebook PC s LCD display and an ex Ps ternal monitor in this series Notebook PC LCD gt External Monitor gt Both This func tion does
2. ROM Read Only Memory ROM is nonvolatile memory used to store permanent programs called firmware used in certain com puter components Flash ROM or EEPROM can be reprogrammed with new programs or BIOS Suspend Mode In Save to RAM STR and Save to Disk STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the function keys The timeout setting of both Hard Disk and Video can be set by the BIOS Setup The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF 61 62 A Appendix System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ethernet TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connecting two computers together without a hub in between a crossover twisted pair is required UltraDMA 66 or 100 UltraDMA 66 or 100 are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates Unlike traditional PIO mode which only uses the rising edge of IDE command signal to transfer data UltraDMA 66 or 100 uses both rising edge and falling edge US
3. e The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit e The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit e The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit Using the Notebook PC 4 Stand by and Hibernate Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel The following shows the power options properties in Windows You can define Stand By or Shut down for closing the display panel pressing the power button or activating sleep mode Stand by and Hibernate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF certain components When you resume your work your last status such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reappear as if you never left Shut down will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Stand by is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while Power schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate many components are turned OFF Because RAM is vola a o2 0 le tile it requires power to keep refresh the data To operate select Start Shut down and Stand by Log off Shut down Restart Power Options Properties ih Select the power saving settings you want to use Options C Always show ico
4. in the future Some models feature a ULV design for compactness and may not be upgraded Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on upgrades a WARNING End user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only 101 Memory RAM Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for additional memory Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST Power On Self Test process There is no hardware or software including BIOS setup required after the memory is installed Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on memory upgrades for your Notebook PC Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability WA Mini PCI Compartment Optional expansion cards can be installed in the mini PCI compartment An optional wireless LAN module enables you to stay connected to your LAN while roaming to meeting conference rooms or other office locations Full time real time access to email Internet and network resources means not only an expanded office space but also greater
5. 44 38 9 1 32 A 38 0 10 0 0078 2190 24 20 0 80 0 50 34 1 1 51A 37 0 11 0 0095 1810 28 0 85 057 30 2 1 70A 0 12 0 011 1520 33 19 0 90 0 64 26 9 1 91A 36 0 13 0 013 1300 40 0 95 0 71 24 3 2 12A 35 0 14 0 015 1120 45 18 1 00 0 78 21 9 2 36A 0 15 0 018 970 54 1 10 0 95 18 1 2 85A 34 0 16 0 020 844 60 1 20 1 1 15 2 3 38 A 0 17 0 023 757 68 16 1 30 1 3 13 0 3 97 A 33 0 18 0 026 676 75 1 40 1 5 11 2 4 60A 0 19 0 028 605 85 1 50 1 8 9 70 5 30 A 32 0 20 0 031 547 93 14 1 60 2 0 8 54 6 0A 30 0 25 0 049 351 147 1 70 23 7 57 6 7 A 29 0 30 0 071 243 212 13 1 80 2 6 6 76 7 6A 27 0 35 0 096 178 288 1 90 2 8 6 05 8 5A 26 0 40 0 13 137 378 12 2 00 3 1 5 47 9 4 A 25 0 45 0 16 108 477 J NOTE This table is for general reference only and should not be used as a source of the American Wire Gauge standard as this table may not be current or complete 58 Appendix A BIOS Basic Input Output System BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components such as memory disks and the display adapter The BIOS instructions are built into the computer s read only memory BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM Bit Binary Digit Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer A bit can have one of two values 0 or 1 Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by
6. Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD ROM drives Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable fast and cost effective mass storage solu tion in the PC storage industry The high speed transfer modes sup ported are UltraATA 100 up to 100MB sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16 6MB sec The Notebook PC comes with a removable 2 5 6 35cm wide and 374 95cm high UltraATA 100 66 IDE hard disk drive with current capacities up to 80GB Current IDE hard drives support S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades IMPORTANT Poor handling of the Notebook PC may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC gently and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most delicate component and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped 42 Using the Notebook PC 4 U Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal modem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 is used by the modem and should have an RJ 11 connector on both ends Connect one end to the modem port and the other end to an analog telephone wall socket the ones found in residential buildings Once the driver is setup
7. ae rte yas se vs or a lation processes will provide a dialog box to allow Ce restart To restart the system manually click Windows Screens are different depending on security settings Start button and select Shut Down and then choose Restart Power ng OFF Turn off computer In Windows XP power OFF the Notebook PC by click oO ing Windows Start button and select Shut Down and sendy Ta then choose Turn off or Shut down For operating systems without proper power management DOS Windows NT you must close all applications and exit operating systems and then power OFF by holding the power switch for 2 seconds as opposed to 1 second to power ON Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent accidental power OFFs 4 IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Emergency Shutdown In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart there are two additional ways to shutdown your Notebook PC 1 Hold the power button j over 4 seconds or 2 Press the shutdown button DO 4 bod A TIP Use a straightened paper clip to press the shutdown button a IMPORTANT Do not use emergency shutdown while data is being written doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data 26 Getting Started 3
8. can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed use the following procedures to install the battery pack IMPORTANT Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as this may result in the loss of working data To install the battery pack To remove the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack as shown 1 Slide the battery lock to the unlock position 2 A spring lock will catch the battery pack 2 Slide the sping lock to unlock and hold 3 Slide the battery lock to the lock f position 3 Remove the battery pack IMPORTANT Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Note book PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Notebook PC Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the battery pack The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power using the power adapter Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time new battery pack must com pletely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from e
9. completing tasks IMPORTANT Vital information that J NOTE Tips and information for spe must be followed to prevent damage cial situations to data components or persons gt Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard do not actually type the lt gt Or and the enclosed letters Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Safety Precautions The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC Follow all precautions and instructions Except as described in this manual refer all servicing to qualified personnel Do not use damaged power cords accessories or other peripherals Do not use strong solvents such as thinners benzene or other chemicals on or near the surface 4 Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack s before cleaning Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solu tion of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth DO NOT expose to or use near liq uids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during an electrical storm DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the Y i casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty en vironments DO NOT operate during into the Notebook PC a gas leak DO NOT press or touch the display DO N
10. loading it into system memory When the manual instructs you to boot your system or computer it means to turn ON your computer Reboot means to restart your computer When using Windows 95 or later selecting Restart from Start Shut Down will reboot your computer Bus Master IDE PIO Programmable I O IDE requires that the CPU be involved in IDE access and waiting for me chanical events Bus master IDE transfers data to from the memory without interrupting the CPU Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to support bus master IDE mode Byte Binary Term One byte is a group of eight contiguous bits A byte is used to represent a single alphanumeric character punctuation mark or other symbol Clock Throttling Chipset function which allows the processor s clock to be stopped and started at a known duty cycle Clock throttling is used for power savings thermal management and reducing processing speed CPU Central Processing Unit The CPU sometimes called Processor actually functions as the brain of the computer It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in memory Device Driver A device driver is a special set of instructions that allows the computer s operating system to commu nicate with devices such as VGA audio Ethernet printer or modem DVD DVD is essentially a bigger faster CD that can hold video as well as a
11. mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad 52 Appendix A Optional Connections These items if desired may be purchased from third parties O Monitor Out Connection Attaching an optional VGA LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC some con figurations may require additional display driver settings You can view the Notebook PC dis play panel while simultaneously allowing oth ers to view the external monitor For large au diences try you can connect a video projector to this port External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone or multichannel speaker system mono microphone and a stereo audio source just like on many personal audio equipment Multichannel speaker system GS 53 A Appendix Optional Connections Cont These items if desired may be purchased from third parties 1794 EEE1394 Connection 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives scanners removable drives and digital cameras video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con nected more 1394 devices can be connected us ing a 1394 hub 1394 is also used in high end digi tal equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video
12. or disconnect many USB peripherals through a single cable gt USB 2 0 Slim Combo Drive Optional The slim combo drive features FlextraLink anti coaster technology and FlextraSpeed recording technology to help prevent writing unusable discs minimizes CPU loading to allow operation of other software while writing and automatically adjust for optimal recording speed versus vibration to reduce rotational noise e Interface USB 2 0 e Data buffer 2MB write 512KB read e Disc sizes 12cm and 8cm e DVD read SX max e CD read 24X max e CD R write 24X 20X 16X 8X 4X e CD RW write 12X 10X 8X 4X 2X e Dimensions 16mm x 129mm x 142mm e Weight 250g e Specifications may change without notice 50 Appendix A Optional Accessories Cont These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC Wireless LAN Card or USB Adapter The ASUS WLAN PC Card WL 107g is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a PCMCIA Type II slot in a Notebook PC and creates a wireless net work using the IEEE 802 11g b wireless stan dards The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter WL 167g is thumb sized and creates a wireless net work using the IEEE 802 I I g b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2 0 con nectivity gt USB Flash Memory Disk A USB flash memory disk is an optional item that can replace the 1 44MB floppy disk and provide sto
13. productivity o4 Emergency Shutdown Button In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC Stereo Speakers The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multi media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled Battery Lock The battery lock is used to keep the battery pack secured Usage details are described in the battery section later in this manual Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC when AC power is not connected This allows use when moving temporarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit through an authorized vendor 15 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC LAN USB Mic 1394 Flash Memory Infrared Port Ports Input Port Slot Port Modem Audio Head PC Card PC Card Stereo Speaker Port Input Output Slot Eject aa LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port with eight pi
14. such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches 4 NOTE The surface glaze is easily dulled if not properly cared for Be careful not to rub or scrap the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC Charge Your Batteries If you intend to use battery power be sure to fully charge your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on long trips Remember that the power adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source Be aware that it takes much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use gt Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restric tions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines used on items placed on conveyor belts magnetic detectors used on people walk ing through security checks and magnetic wands hand held devices used on people or individual items You can send your Notebook PC and diskettes through airport X ray machines However it is recommended that you do not send your Notebook PC or diskettes through airport magnetic detectors or expose them to magnetic wands Introducing the Notebook PC 1 Prepar
15. the modem is ready to use J NOTE When you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connection WARNING Only use analog telephone outlets The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the RJ 11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur CAUTION For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher see Glossary for more information This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem Telephone cables with RJ 11 connectors Telephone Wall Jack Telephone connection is optional 4 Using the Notebook PC sa Fast Ethernet Connection 44 Connect a network cable with RJ 45 connectors on each end to the modem network port on the Note book PC and the other end to a hub or switch For 100 BASE TX speeds your network cable must be category 5 or better not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest sett
16. usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved ven Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To prevent damage to the Notebook PC and battery pack always use the supplied power adapter Fv TV Out Port The TV Out port is an S Video connector that allows routing the Notebook PC s display to a television or video projection device You can choose between simultaneouly or single display Use an S Video cable not provided for high quality displays or use the provided RCA to S Video adapter for standard video devices This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats LJ Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or pro jector to allow viewing on a larger external display E Parallel Port The 25 pin D sub parallel printer port supports native parallel devices such as laser inkjet printers or parallel adapted device such as external hard drives removable drives or scanners 2 0 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices video cameras modems hard disk drives printers monitors and
17. 0 Optional Connections cccceccccssecceceeeeeeceeeeeeeceeececeeeceeesueeeesseeeeesseeeessaeeeesaeeeeesaeees 53 DVD ROM PENN re 55 Internal Modem Compliancy 44444474 56 Es JE 58 Declarations and Safety Statements rn 63 SNAS 63 Notebook PC INnformatiOn cccccccccccccecccececececcccacecececeacacacetececeauavacseeueneanscsnenens 72 Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User s Manual This User s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them The following are major sections of this User s Manuals 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you to the Notebook PC and this User s Manual 2 Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components User g M ual 3 Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC 4 Using the Notebook PC a ee Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below WARNING Important information that aA TIP Tips and useful information for must be followed for safe operation
18. B Universal Serial Bus A new 4 pin serial peripheral bus that allows plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem ISDN to be automatically configured when they are at tached physically without having to install drivers or reboot With USB the traditional complex cables from back panel of your PC can be eliminated
19. Blinking When turned ON battery power is less than 10 and the AC power is not connected x Email Indicator Flashes when there is one or more new email s in your email program s inbox This function requires software setup and may not be currently configured on your Notebook PC This function is designed for Microsoft email software only and may not work with email software from other companies Wireless LAN Indicator Optional This indicator is only applicable on models with internal wireless LAN When the internal wireless LAN is enabled this indicator will light Windows software settings are necessary to use the wireless LAN 31 3 Getting Started CD Player Control Buttons and Indicator There are several CD control buttons integrated externally on the Notebook PC for convenient CD playing The buttons activate and control your operating system s audio player when the Notebook PC is ON When your Notebook PC is OFF the CD control buttons activate a CD player function that allows you to listen to audio CDs even while the Notebook PC is not turned ON The following defines the meaning of each CD control button and indicator on the front of the Notebook PC Qo CD Power Switch While the Notebook PC is OFF Turns ON or OFF the CD player ma CD Skip to Previous Track Rewind amp Audio Volume Down During CD play this button has two functions Track The first push will restart the current track The second push w
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21. Notebook PC will appear to be powered OFF Recover from STR by pressing any keyboard button except Fn Recover from STD by using the power switch just like powering ON the Notebook PC Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state The Notebook PC enters Stand by mode low priority when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time The timeout can be set through Windows power management higher priority To resume system operation press any key 45 4 Using the Notebook PC 4 Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT Stand by e Stand by through Windows Start button e Any device e Timer as set though Power Management e Battery low in Windows Control Panel higher priority STR Stand by e Hotkey Fn F1 e Signal from modem port Suspend to RAM e Power button Any key STD Hibernate e Hotkey Fn F1 e Power button Suspend to Disk Battery Extremely Low Soft OFF Power button can be defined as STR or STD Power button Shut down through Windows Start button Thermal Power Control 46 There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC s thermal state These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature not CPU
22. OT expose to extreme temperatures panel Do not place together with small above 50 C 122 F or to direct sunlight items that may scratch or enter the Note Do not block the fan vents book PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic 3 DO NOT expose to extreme tempera or electrical fields DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the body while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in order to prevent discom fort or injury from heat exposure Safe Operating Temperatures This notebook PC should be used in envi ronments with ambient temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 30 C 86 F Di In ae VE WN OT 30 C 86 F tures below 0 C 32 F otherwise the Notebook PC may not boot DO NOT throw batteries in fires as they may explode Check local codes for special battery disposal instruc tions 1 Introducing the Notebook PC gt Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport you should turn it OFF and discon HH nect all external peripherals to prevent damage to the connectors The hard disk drive s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching f of the hard disk surface during transport Therefore you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and C display panel Cover Your Notebook PC Use a carrying case
23. a tion in the Windows operating system Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that provides the same functions as a desktop mouse A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation 13 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise CPU Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment Memory amp Name Card Mini PCl Compartment Holder Shutdown Button Stereo Speaker Stereo Speaker Battery Pack Spring Battery Lock Battery Lock ay IMPORTANT The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when han dling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation High temperatures are normal during charging or operation DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC a IMPORTANT Make sure that paper books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur 14 Knowing the Parts 2 1Central Processor CPU Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed processor design to allow upgrading to faster processors
24. ated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled Optical Drive 18 The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have recordable R or re writable RW capabilities See the marketing specifications for details on each model Electronic Eject Emergency Eject Optical Drive The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the optical drive tray through any software player or by right clicking the optical drive in Windows My Com puter The emergency eject is used to eject the optical drive tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use the emergency eject in place of the electronic eject The activity LED not available on some models lights in proportion to the data transferred between the Notebook PC and optical disc Knowing the Parts 2 Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Kensington Cooling Fan Power TV Out Display Parallel Port USB Lock Port and Air Vents Input Port Output Ports K Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Note book PC security products These security products
25. cket supports 32 bit CardBus This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards ISDN SCSI Smart Cards and wireless network adapters py Infrared Port IrDA The infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra red equipped devices or computers This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers If your office supports IrDA networking you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network Stereo Speaker The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multi media sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled 17 2 Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Electronic Eject Stereo Speaker Optical Drive Activity Emergency varies by model Indicator Eject gt Stereo Speaker The built in stereo speaker system allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multi media sound system features an integr
26. cludes power and modem adapters for almost every country With the AC power cord connected to the AC DC converter connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet preferably with surge protection and then connect the DC plug to the Notebook PC Connecting the AC DC adapter to the AC outlet first allows you to test the AC outlet s power and the AC DC converter itself for compatibility problems before connecting the DC power to the Notebook PC The green power LED on the adapter lights up if the power is within accepted ranges 4 IMPORTANT Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Note book PC or use the Notebook PC s adapter to power other electrical devices If there is smoke burning scent or extreme heat coming from the AC DC adapter seek ser vicing Seek servicing if you suspect a faulty AC DC adapter You may damage both your battery pack s and the Notebook PC with a faulty AC DC adapter J NOTE This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug de pending on territory If a three prong plug is pro vided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe op eration of the Notebook PC 22 Co 8 8 Getting Started 3 Using Battery Power The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which
27. diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the existing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you may get a message reporting No operating system found if the hard disk was not preloaded with an operating system This indicates that the hard disk is correctly detected and ready for the installation of a new operating system The S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology checks the hard disk drive during POST and gives a warning message if the hard disk drive requires servicing If any critical hard disk drive warning is given during bootup backup your data immediately and run Windows disk checking program To run Window s disk checking program 1 right click any hard disk drive icon in My Computer 2 choose Properties 3 click the Tools tab 4 click Check Now 5 select a hard disk drive 6 select Thorough to also check for physical damages and 7 click Start Third party disk utilities such as Symantec s Norton Disk Doctor can also perform the same functions but with greater ease and more features IMPORTANT If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for s
28. ed at the upper EYE ENE right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When 75 the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing mu the a a a ea number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is con ai Te a nected pressing the xm on the external keyboard enables i EE disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the keys on the Notebook PC Ins Fn Num LK op Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while en tering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press e and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Fn 8 for up Fn K for down Fn U for left and Fn O for right With Number Lock ON use Shift and one of the cursor keys shown below For example Shift 8 for up Shift K for down Shift U for left and Shift O for right NOTE The arrow symbols are illustrated here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here Getting Started 3 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Instant Launch Keys Internet Launch Key Pressing this button wi
29. ervicing Continued use may result in data loss Getting Started 3 Checking Battery Power The battery system implements the Smart Battery standard under 2 53 hours 99 remaning the Windows environment which allows the battery to accurately er mms report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery A fully Move your mouse over the battery icon charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of for remaining power information working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the 55 remaning charging CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel T To check the remaining battery power move your cursor over the When the AC power is connected power icon The power icon is a battery when not using AC charging status will be shown power and a plug when using AC power Double click on the ee ee i i OMe ICE DES icon for more information and settings Portable Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery Adjust Power Properties Powert Gear Open Power Meter Right click the battery icon for Left click the battery icon for power Sue fence management settings NOTE If you ignore the low battery warning eventually the Notebook PC enters sus pend mode Windows default uses STR WARNING Suspend to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is de
30. gdom Applied Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Still Pending No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes More Testing No No Not Applicable Yes No Not Applicable No No Still Pending Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr 21 html National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling which would make any additional testing superfluous In The Netherlands additional testing is required for series connection and caller ID facilities 57 A Appendix Glossary ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers APM Advanced Power Management Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers AWG American Wire Gauge Gauge Diam Area R l 3Amm2 Gauge Diam Area R I 3A mm2 AWG mm mm2 ohm km MA AWG mm mm2 ohm km MA 46 0 04 0 0013 13700 3 8 24 0 50 0 20 87 5 588 44 0 05 0 0020 8750 6 0 55 0 24 2 T19 42 0 06 0 0028 6070 9 0 60 0 28 60 7 850 41 0 07 0 0039 4460 12 22 0 65 0 33 OL 1 0A 40 0 08 0 0050 3420 15 0 70 0 39 44 6 1 16 A 39 0 09 0 0064 2700 19 0 75 0
31. ght flashes proportional to the access time Number Lock Indicates that number lock Num Lk is activated when lighted Number lock allows some of the key board letters to act as numbers for easier numeric data input A Capital Lock 30 Indicates that capital lock Caps Lock is activated when lighted Capital lock allows some of the keyboard letters to type using capitalized letters e g A B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Scroll Lock Indicates that scroll lock Scr Lk is activated when lit Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required such as for playing games Getting Started 3 Status Indicators front O Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend to RAM Standby mode This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode 9 Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON When turned ON or OFF The Notebook PC s battery is charging when AC power is connected Off The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained
32. he PC card Usually connectors can below only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the con 2 Insert the PC card with the connector side first nector representing the top side and label side up Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted Removing a PC Card PCMCIA To remove the PC card first remove all cables or adapters attached to the PC card then double click the PC card icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the PC card you want to remove 1 Press in the toggle eject button and release 2 Press the extended button again to eject the PC The recessed spring loaded toggle button will Card Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of extend when pushed in and released the socket 4 Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc I While the Notebook PC s power is ON 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide press the drive s eject button and the tray the tray completely out Be careful not to touch will eject out partially the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive printed side up Push down on both sides of will begin reading the table of contents TOC the disc s center until the disc snaps onto on the disc When the drive
33. ill skip to the previous track Audio Hold down to decrease audio volume CD Skip to Next Track Fast Forward amp Audio Volume Up During CD play this button has two functions Track Push once to skip to the next track during CD playing Audio Hold down to increase audio volume m CD Stop During CD stop Ejects the CD tray During CD play Stops CD play CD Play Pause During CD stop begins CD play During CD play pauses CD play 0 CD Player Power Indicator front side While the Notebook PC is OFF This LED lights when the CD player is turned ON by using the CD Power Switch gt Audio Volume Controls a Fn Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the audio volume ON and OFF w Fn Down Speaker Icon F11 Decreases the audio volume a Fn Up Speaker Icon F12 Increases the audio volume 32 OS 34 4 Using the Notebook PC Operating System This Notebook PC may offer depending on territory its customers the choice of a pre installed oper ating system such as Microsoft Windows XP The choices and languages will depend on the territory The levels of hardware and software support may vary depending on the installed operating system The stability and compatibility of other operating systems cannot be guaranteed Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support CD that provides BIOS drivers and applications to enable hardware features extend func tionality help manage
34. ing icon you select Move the cursor over the icon you wish to execute press the left button or tap the pad twice in rapid succession and the system launches the corresponding program If the interval between the clicks or taps is too long the operation will not be executed You can set the double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse The following 2 examples produce the same results Double Clicking Double lapping press the left button twice and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice Using the Notebook PC 4 Dragging Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish You can move the cursor over the item you select and while keeping the left button depressed moving the cursor to the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping hold left button and slide finger on touchpad lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike J NOTE Asoftware controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Basic functions can be ad justed at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tapping Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not proper
35. ing modes the status will be shown by the following Stand by Power LED Blinks and Hibernation Power LED OFF Full Power Mode amp Maximum Performance The Notebook PC operates in Full Power mode when the power management function is disabled by configuring Windows power management and SpeedStep When the Notebook PC is operating in Full Power Mode the Power LED remains ON If you are conscious of both system performance and power consumption select Maximum Performance instead of disabling all power management features ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management ACPI was developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features ACPI is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs 7 NOTE APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating systems like Windows XP Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI APM is no longer fully supported on this Notebook PC Suspend Mode In Stand by STR and Hibernation STD the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Notebook PC devices are put in their lowest active state The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC The Notebook PC enters suspend mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the Fn F1 keys The Power LED blinks when the Notebook PC is in STR mode In STD mode the
36. ing so no user intervention is required Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or Switch is called a straight through Twisted Pair Ether net TPE The end connectors are called RJ 45 connectors which are not compatible with RJ 11 telephone connectors If connect ing two computers together without a hub in between a cross over LAN cable is required Network cable with RJ 45 connectors NOTE The built in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade After purchase modem and or network can be installed as a PC card PCMCIA Using the Notebook PC 4 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership TCO You can control some of these fea tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup ACPI power management settings are made through the operating system The power management features are designed to save as much electricity as possible by putting components into a low power consumption mode as often as possible but also allow full operation on demand These low power modes are referred to as Stand by or Suspend to RAM and Hibernation mode or Suspend to Disk STD The Standby mode is a simple function provided by the operating system When the Notebook PC is in either one of the power sav
37. ing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for using your Notebook PC Read the later pages for detailed infor mation on using your Notebook PC 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter SVISSA VY SSTSSIIJJ AV Jf ff TAN A am ae TG 1 Hold the base of the Notebook PC 2 Slide Press the power button and release the display latch with your thumb 3 Lift the display panel with one hand while holding the system portion with your other hand In Windows XP this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC A WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC Details are given starting from the top and going clockwise Camera Microphone Display Panel Use a soft cloth without chemical liquids to clean Use plain water if necessary Power Switch amp Instant Keys see section 3 Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad buttons CD Control Buttons Status Indicators see section 3 see section 3 lt 6 Display Panel Latch One spring loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use T
38. k PC n rnnnnvennnnnennnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennnnnennnnnennnn 33 Ge ae KNE EE eee een sie AER 34 UNN IN 34 FME re 34 Using the Touchpad cccceecceseececeeeeeceeeeeseeeesaeeeeseaeeeseeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeesseeeesaeeeeas 35 Touchpad Usage Illustrations rrannonnnnerrnnnrrrnnnerrnnnrnrnnnrnranrnnnnnennnnnennnnnennnnsennnnne 36 arin TOF TNE TOUCH DAG scsccecececcescecesesseesseaecsescenestseeesesesarceepsnecess Er NI 37 Removing amp PO TPM vvs 38 inserting a PG Card POMOGA vr 38 Storage DEVICES cccccceeccccceeececceeeeeeceeeeeecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeecesseeeeesseeesseaeseesaeeeesaaees 39 PC Card PCMCIA revene 39 Go 0 DIVO EE NE MN ree 40 Flash Memory Card Reader arscaces ce xcece oeserte ac seetanarencceacetereteretsyst sre deca iii 42 Moderni Connec ON sessen E MK 42 PaVa DISK EVO eE E E EE 43 Fast Ethernet Connection n nnnnenennnnennnnnnnnenrnrnnenrnsnnrrnrnrrrnnrresnrrrnnrrennrrreneree 45 Power Management Modes c scccccsssceceeeeeceeeeeceueeeceuceseueeeseeeeseusesseusessneessneess 45 Full Power Mode amp Maximum Performance cccccseeeeeseeeeceeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeeees 45 NU 45 EINE genes ane E nr ee een ere eee terete eer eran 45 FT AN 45 Power ostale I 2 46 Me TT FEN 46 Stand by and Hibernate rrranrrrrrnrrrrrrnnnerrrnnrrrnrnnnrennnnnennnnnennnnnnsnnnnnnsennnnsennnnsnen 47 PS go gt RE EEEE EE EEE EE AA EE 49 piona ACCES SONES EE EE EE EE SE eee 5
39. k and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the user This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties The manufacturer shall also associate a statement to make it clear where network compatibility is dependent on physical and software switch settings It will also advise the user to contact the vendor if it is desired to use the equipment on another network Up to now the Notified Body of CETECOM issued several pan European approvals using CTR 21 The results are Europe s first modems which do not require regulatory approvals in each individual Euro pean country Non Voice Equipment Answering machines and loud speaking telephones can be eligible as well as modems fax machines auto dialers and alarm systems Equipment in which the end to end quality of speech is controlled by regulations e g handset telephones and in some countries also cordless telephones is excluded Appendix A This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard Country Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kin
40. l Modem Compliancy 56 The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and CTR21 The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Overview On 4th August 1998 the European Council Decision regarding the CTR 21 has been published in the Official Journal of the EC The CTR 21 applies to all non voice terminal equipment with DTMF dialling which is intended to be connected to the analogue PSTN Public Switched Telephone Net work CTR 21 Common Technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for connection to the ana logue public switched telephone networks of terminal equipment excluding terminal equipment sup porting the voice telephony justified case service in which network addressing if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to wor
41. ll launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running w Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running f Pad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while typing To enable the touchpad simply press this button again Power4 Gear Key The Power4 Gear button toggles power savings between various power saving modes The power sav ing modes control many aspects of the Notebook PC to maximize performance versus battery time during various events When you are using an AC power adapter Power4 Gear will switch between three modes in the AC power mode segment When you remove the AC adapter Power4 Gear will switch between seven modes in the battery DC mode segment When you remove or apply the AC adapter Power4 Gear will automatically shift you up or down into the proper mode segment AC or DC w le High Game DVD Movie Email Office Presentation Audio Listening Battery Saving Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance Performance AC DC AC DC DC DC DC DC DC 29 3 Getting Started Status Indicators top left Drive Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk The li
42. ly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions e Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons e Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects 7 NOTE The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the _ surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch pad The touchpad responds best to light pressure 37 4 Using the Notebook PC Storage Devices Storage devices allow the Notebook PC to read or write documents pictures and other files to various data storage devices This Notebook PC has the following storage devices e PC card e Optical drive e Flash memory reader e Hard disk drive Ca PC Card PCMCIA Socket 38 The Notebook PC supports PC Cards or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs The PCMCIA socket can interface with type I or type II PC cards PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68 pin connector at one end The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function communication and data storage expansion options PC cards come in memory flash cards fax modems netw
43. n on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When close the lid of my portable computer Do nothing When I press the power button on my computer Shut down Stand by When I press the sleep button on my computer Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data and status on the hard disk drive Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate By doing this RAM does not have to be periodically re freshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not completely eliminated because certain wake up components like LAN needs to remain powered Hibernate saves more power compared to Stand by To operate Enable hiberna tion in Power Options and select Start Shut down and Hibernate When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your Hibernate Disk space for hibernation 3 544 MB Disk space required to hibernate Free disk space 384 MB computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state Hibernate 47 A Appendix Optional Accessories These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Hub Optional Attaching an optional USB hub will increase your USB ports and allow you to quickly connect
44. nd digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Infrared Port IrDA The infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infra red equipped devices or computers up to 4 Mbits sec This allows easy wireless synchronization with PDAs or mobile phones and even wireless printing to printers If your office supports IrDA networking you can have wireless connection to a network anywhere provided there is a direct line of sight to an IrDA node Small offices can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other without a network Kensington Locks Kensington locks or compatible allow the Notebook PC to be secured usually using a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Laser Classifications As lasers became more numerous and more widely used the need to warn users of laser hazards be came apparent To meet this need laser classifications were established Current classification levels vary from optically safe requiring no controls Class 1 to very hazardous requiring strict controls Class 4 CLASS 1 A Class 1 laser or laser system emits levels of optical energy that are eye safe and consequently require no controls An example of this class of laser system is the checkout scan
45. ng with some appli cation software EE Right Click a IMPORTANT Do not use any objects in place of your finger to operate the touch pad or else damage may occur to the touchpad s surface Left Click Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the Slide finger pr forward touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or s Slide K Slide finger finger left right select items displayed on the screen with the use of z your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse ud ort Slide finger The following illustrations demonstrate proper use backward of the touchpad Moving The Cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and slide in a direction to move the cursor 36 4 Using the Notebook PC Touchpad Usage lllustrations Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected The selected item will change color The following 2 examples produce the same results Clicking Tapping press the left cursor button and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Double clicking Double tapping This is a common skill for launching a program directly from the correspond
46. ning device found in most grocery stores or lasers used in optical drives CLASS 2 amp CLASS 3A Class 2 and Class 3A lasers emit visible continuous wave CW optical radiation levels slightly above the maximum permissible exposure MPE level Although these lasers can cause eye damage their brightness usually causes observers to look away or blink before eye damage occurs These lasers have strict administrative controls requiring placement of signs warning personnel not to stare directly into the beam Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with optically aided devices Appendix A CLASS 3B Class 3B lasers and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2 5mW are hazardous to person nel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective eyewear during any operation of the laser Class 3B lasers have both administrative and physical controls to protect personnel Physical controls include limited access work areas Administrative controls include special warning signs posted outside the en trances to the laser work spaces and lights outside the entrances that warn personnel when the lasers are in use CLASS 4 Class 4 lasers are high power lasers that will cause damage to unprotected eyes and skin through intra beam viewing and specular or diffuse reflections Consequently no personnel
47. not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings IMPORTANT Connect an external monitor before booting up the Notebook PC Fo Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS ul T Speaker Down Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Fn Fm2 Speaker Up Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Fn KP Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Fn an Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scroll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation 27 28 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows desktop The other key that looks like a Windows menu with a small cursor activates the properties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows object Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and con NRF NTT sists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more con venient These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric assignments are locat
48. nput Jack Mic In The mono microphone jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Use this feature for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Headphone Output Jack Phone Out The stereo headphone jack 1 8 inch is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to ampli fied speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers 7794 1394 Port IEEE 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of 100 400 Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus IEEE 1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port Flash Memory Slot Normally a PCMCIA or USB memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a built in memory card reader that can read many flash memory cards as specified later in this manual The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high bandwidth PCI bus C3 PC Card Slot One PCMCIA 2 1 compliant PC Card socket is available to support one type I II PC card The so
49. ns is larger than the RJ 11 modem port and supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters U Modem Port The RJ 11 modem port with two pins is smaller than the RJ 45 LAN port and supports a standard telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without additional adapters 4 IMPORTANT The built in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems Do not connect the modem port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC 2 0 USB Port 2 0 1 1 The Universal Serial Bus is compatible with USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 devices such as keyboards pointing devices video cameras modems hard disk drives printers monitors and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer moni tors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that peripher als can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer gt Audio Input Jack Audio In The stereo input jack 1 8 inch can be used to connect a stereo audio source to the Notebook PC This feature is used mainly to add audio to multimedia applications 16 Knowing the Parts 2 A Microphone I
50. o open the display panel slide the latch with your thumb and lift up the display panel with the same thumb Slowly tilt the display panel forward or backward to a comfortable viewing angle A WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel 12 Knowing the Parts 2 Camera I The built in camera allows picture taking or video recording Can be used with voice conferencing and other interactive applications A Built in Microphone The built in mono microphone can be used for video conferencing voice narrations or simple audio recordings Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors Unlike desktop monitors the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering so it is easier on the eyes Power Switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the Notebook PC and recovering from STD Push the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened T ma I TK Tr is T maa rriren errre L DOCO AAT rir The keyboard provides full sized keys with comfortable travel depth at which the keys can be de pressed and palm rest for both hands Two Windows function keys are provided to help ease navig
51. orking adapters SCSI adapters MPEG I II de coder cards Smart Cards and even wireless modem or LAN cards The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2 1 and 32 bit CardBus standards The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses Type I cards are 3 3mm Type II cards are 5mm and Type III cards are 10 5mm thick Type I and Type II cards can be used in a single socket and Type II cards take up two sockets Type III cards are only supported on Notebook PC s with two PC card sockets 32 bit CardBus Support CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32 bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MH Zz transferring data in burst modes comparable with PCI s 132MB sec By comparison the standard 16 bit PC Card bus can handle only 20MB sec Since the Notebook PC is equipped with CardBus broader and faster data pathway it can handle bandwidth hungry operations such as 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Fast SCSI peripherals and ISDN based video conference The CardBus peripherals sup port plug and play The CardBus socket is backward compatible with 16 bit PC Cards serving at 5 volts operation while CardBus operates at 3 3 volts to reduce power consumption Using the Notebook PC 4 C Inserting a PC Card PCMCIA Be sure the PC card is level when inserting 1 Ifthere is a PC Card socket protector removeit 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters using the Removing a PC Card instructions needed by t
52. pleted Suspend to Disk STD is not the same as power OFF STD requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery deple tion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack Y Battery Care The Notebook PC s battery pack like all rechargeable batteries has a limit on the number times it can be recharged Fully draining and charging the battery once a day every day will last over a year but how long beyond that will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 10 C and 29 C 50 F and 85 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorten the life of the battery But in any case the battery pack s usage time will eventually decrease and a new battery pack must be purchased from an authorized dealer for this Notebook PC Because batteries also have a shelf life it is not recommended to buy extras for storing J NOTE The battery stops charging if the temperature is too high or the battery voltage is too high BIOS provides a smart battery refreshing function 25 3 Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting UR chs Re After making changes to your operating system you Ea gg Sete teem r may be prompted to restart the system Some instal sado
53. port amp Printer Connection One or more USB printers can be simultaneously used on any USB port or USB hub AAE 20 20 f Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security see BIOS setup Security A third party lock such as the ones by Kensington can be used to secure your Note book PC physically to an unmovable object The cable wraps around an object and the T shaped end inserts into the Kensington lock port as shown in this illustration and a key or combination dial is used to secure the lock in place 54 Appendix A ove DVD ROM Drive Information The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install your own DVD viewer software Optional DVD viewer software may be purchased with this Notebook PC The DVD ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content CSS sometimes called copy guard is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication Although the design rules imposed on CSS licensors are many one rule that is most relevant is playback restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographicall
54. r age up to several hundred megabytes higher trans fer speeds and greater durability When used in cur rent operating systems no drivers are necessary lt gt USB Communication Cable Attaching optional USB communication cables be tween computers through the USB ports will al low basic file transfer capabilities between the computers whether they be Notebook PC s Desk top PC s or a combination of both A Appendix Optional Accessories Cont These items if desired come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB interface disk drive that accepts a standard 1 44MB or 720KB 3 5 inch floppy diskette The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive Floppy access activity can be monitored through the LED on the front of the floppy disk drive A WARNING To prevent system failures use f l Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar before disconnecting the USB floppy disk drive Eject the floppy disk before transporting the Notebook PC to prevent damage from shock gt USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an exter nal USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB key board and
55. scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB 1 1 and 480Mbits sec USB 2 0 USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer moni tors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that peripher als can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer 19 20 Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC Display Panel Latch CD Control Buttons Status Indicators see section 3 see section 3 3 Getting Started Power System Using AC Power The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts the power adapter and the battery power system The power adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the Notebook PC Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 100V 120V as well as 220V 240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US stan dard AC power cord to a different standard Most hotels will provide universal outlets to support differ ent power cords as well as voltages It is always best to ask an experienced traveler about AC outlet voltages when bringing power adapters to another country amp TIP You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that in
56. should be in aroom where a Class 4 laser is operating without proper eye protection PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32 bit data bus interface PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers PC Cards PCMCIA PC cards are about the size of a few stacked credit cards and have a 68 pin connector at one end The PC Card standard accommodates a number of function communication and data storage expansion options PC cards come in memory flash cards fax modems networking adapters SCSI adapters MPEG I II decoder cards and even wireless modem or LAN cards The Notebook PC supports PCMCIA 2 1 and 32bit CardBus standards The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses Type I cards are 3 3mm Type II cards are 5mm and Type III cards are 10 5mm thick Type I and Type II cards can be used in a single socket Type II cards take up two sockets and must be used on Notebook PCs with two sockets POST Power On Self Test When you turn on the computer it will first run through the POST a series of software controlled diagnostic tests The POST checks system memory the motherboard circuitry the display the key board the diskette drive and other I O devices RAM Random Access Memory There are several different types of RAM such as DDR Double Dynamic RAM DRAM Dynamic RAM EDO DRAM Extended Data Output DRAM SDRAM Synchronous DRAM
57. stops the disc is the hub The hub should be higher than ready to be used the disc when correctly mounted J NOTE It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read 40 Using the Notebook PC 4 Optical Drive Cont Removing an optical disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press 2 Gently pry the edge of the disc upwards at an the drive s eject button and the tray will eject angle to remove the disc from the hub out partially Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers Unlike desktop optical drives the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle When inserting a CD it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD WARNING If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub the CD can be damaged when the tray is closed Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray slowly to prevent damage ACD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive After the CD is properly inserted data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD Using the proper software a CD RW drive or DVD CD RW drive can allow CD RW discs to be
58. udio and computer data With these capacities and access rates DVD discs can provide you with dramatically enhanced high color full motion videos better graphics sharper pictures and Dolby Digital Surround for a theater like experience DVD aims to encompass home entertainment computers and business information with a single digital format eventually replacing audio CD videotape laserdisc CD ROM and perhaps even video game cartridges DVD has widespread support from all major electronics companies all major computer hardware companies and most major movie and music studios 59 60 A Appendix Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the case for SCSI devices UltraDMA 66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB Sec transfer IEEE1394 Also known as iLINK Sony or FireWire Apple IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabilities like USB The interface IEEE 1394 has a band width of 400 1000 Mbits sec and can handle up to 63 units on the same bus It is very likely that IEEE 1394 together with USB will replace Parallel IDE SCSI and EIDE ports IEEE1394 is also used in high e
59. used like a hard drive with writing deleting and editing capabilities Vibration is normal for all high speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The optical drives can play audio CDs but only the DVD ROM drive can play DVD audio Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar 41 4 Using the Notebook PC Normally a PCMCIA memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use memory cards from devices such as digital cameras MP3 players mobile phones and PDAs This Notebook PC has a single built in memory card reader that can read flash memory cards as shown below The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high bandwidth PCI bus Supported Memory Types f MS Memory Stick Magic Gate MG MS Memory Stick Select MMC Multimedia Card SD Secure Digital MS MS Pro ay IMPORTANT Never remove cards while or immediately after reading copying for matting or deleting data on the card or else data loss may occur
60. xternal power It takes a few hours to fully charge the battery when the Notebook PC is turned OFF and may take twice the time when the Notebook PC is turned ON The battery charge light turns OFF when the battery pack is charged 23 0 3 Getting Started Powering ON the Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON If necessary you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration press F2 upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup If you press Tab during the splash screen standard boot information such as the BIOS version can be seen Press ESC and you will be presented with a boot menu with selections to boot from your available drives IMPORTANT To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON J NOTE Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON This is 24 part of the Notebook PC s test routine and is not a problem with the display The Power On Self Test POST When you turn ON the Notebook PC it will first run through a series of software controlled diagnostic tests called the Power On Self Test POST The software that controls the POST is installed as a permanent part of the Notebook PC s architecture The POST includes a record of the Notebook PC s hardware configuration which is used to make a
61. y staggered movie releases DVD video titles are released for specific geographic regions as defined in Region Definitions below Copyright laws require that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region NOTE The region setting may be changed up to five times using the viewer software then it can only play DVD movies for the last region setting Changing the region code after that will require factory resetting which is not covered by warranty If resetting is desired shipping and resetting costs will be at the expense of the user Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States Hungary Iceland Iran Iraq Ireland Italy Ja pan Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Turkey UK Greece Former Yugoslav Republics Slovakia Region 3 Burma Indonesia South Korea Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Region 4 Australia Caribbean Except US Territories Central America New Zealand Pacific Islands South America Region 5 CIS India Pakistan Rest of Africa Russia North Korea Region 6 China 55 A Appendix J Interna
62. your Notebook PC or add functionality not provided by the native operating system If updates or replace ment of the support CD is necessary contact your dealer for web sites to download individual software drivers and utilities The support CD contains all drivers utilities and software for all popular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support CD does not include the operating system itself The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system to its original working state provided that your hard disk drive is in good working order Contact your retailer if you require such a solution Note Some of the Notebook PC s components and features may not work until the device drivers and utilities are installed Using the Notebook PC 4 H Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three button and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pres sure sensitive and contains no moving parts there Cursor Movement fore mechanical failures can be avoided device driver is still required for worki

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