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1. The stereo headphone jack is used to connect the Notebook PC s audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones Using this jack automatically disables the built in speakers CD Power LED Control Buttons described in section 3 22 3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators 23 3 Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 24 Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed there will be a large opening at the bottom of the Notebook PC Use the following procedures to install or remove the battery pack To install the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack until it clicks into place 2 Slide both Battery Locks outwards H n ptt ON m 0 of 0 095 095 0 99 409 08 00500750 0950950 00790 Battery Lock oe of To remove the battery pack 1 Slide both Battery Locks inwards 2 Lift the edge of the battery pack up a 0 00 te ilg niit 0 0 0 0 90 0 90 0990950 o 0 09 09 0950070 09509509 0950950 00799 Battery Release 2 WARNING Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Notebook PC is turned ON as thi
2. This User s Manual was created using Macintosh versions of Adobe PageMaker M 6 52 Adobe Photoshop 5 5 Adobe Illustrator 8 0 and Macromedia Freehand 8 0 1 The body text type used in this manual is Times MAC or Times New Roman Windows and headings are Helvetica MAC or Arial Windows 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 a C E 12 WARNING Information to prevent damage to components damage to data or personal injury A TIP Tips and useful information for power advanced computer users CAUTION Information on actions that NOTE Tips and information to aid in must be avoided to prevent damageto 7 completing a task components damage to data or per sonal injury Text enclosed in lt gt or represents a key on the keyboard do not actually type the lt gt or and the enclosed letters 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side 13 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC Display Panel Power Switch Instant Keys Microphone o O M Di I N N N N CG N S yy y EE NC NC ERE T NN
3. 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 III cards take up two sockets Type III cards are only supported on Notebook PC s with two PC card sockets PCMCIA Slot eject Eject Button dummy card to use 32 bit CardBus Support 50 CardBus support allows PC Cards and their hosts to use 32 bit bus mastering and operate at speeds of up to 33MHz 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 support 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 Inserting a PC Card PCMCIA 1 Insert the PC card with the connector side first When the PC card is fully inserted the PC card bay door can close normally without striking the PC card JV Be sure the PC card is level when inserting Removing a PC Card PCMCIA When PC cards are inserted and running they draw power from the Notebook PC even when they are not in use You must stop the PC card service to turn the PC card OFF U
4. 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 Standby 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 saving modes the status will be shown by the following Standby 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 see Driver amp Utility manual 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 dis abling 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 If installing Windows 98 using a BIOS dated 12 1 1999 or later ACPI is automatically installed NOTE APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating systems like Windows 2000 and Windows ME utilize ACPI APM is no longer fu
5. to be Enabled When Enabled you will be prompted for a password during bootup after the chance to enter BIOS setup To enter BIOS setup F2 must be pressed before the password prompt To Enable Select Disabled and press Enter use the up down cursor to select Enable To Disable Select Enabled and press Enter use the up down cursor to select Disable NOTE If Password on Boot and Hard Disk Password are both Enabled the Hard Disk Pass word will be required first Hard Disk Password Enter A hard disk password places a protection on the hard disk drive so that a password is necessary in order to access the hard disk drive When Enabled the hard disk drive will be protected as follows The protected hard disk drive will prompt for a password when accessed on the Notebook PC The protected hard disk drive cannot be used as a master or slave drive on another computer e The protected hard disk drive cannot be formatted To Enable Select Enter and press Enter type a password and press Enter type the same pass word again and press Enter to confirm You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters Symbols and other keys are ignored To Disable Select Set and press Enter enter the password and press Enter NOTE If Password on Boot and Hard Disk Password are both Enabled the Hard Disk Pass word will be required first Configuring th
6. 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 60 A 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 0 A 30 0 25 0 049 351 147 1 70 2 3 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 13 197 378 12 2 00 3 1 5 47 9 4A 25 0 45 0 16 108 477 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 84 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 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
7. ME You een SEC elect the behaviors you want can define Stand By or Power Off for closing the display panel pressing s e IV Always show icon on the taskbar the power button or act vat ng sleep mode Basically Stand by and Hiber Prompt for password when computer goes off standby and hibernate nate saves power when your Notebook PC is not in use by turning OFF When close the lid of my portable computer certain components When you resume your work your last status such e as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way will reap Eee 5 pear as if you never left Power Off will close all applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved When press the sleep button on my computer Stand By is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF m C P Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data Gg eerste ates it stor hy memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current pes data and status on the hard disk drive By doing this RAM does not have se Free disk space 355 MB to be refreshed and power consumption is greatly reduced but not com sese zm pletely eliminated because certain wake
8. Memory drive can support all the popular formats Audio Music CDs Photo CDs MS DOS MSCDEX Mode 1 Mode 2 CD ROM XA CD I and Video CDs Connector Release Tab Kensington Lock Emergency Eject Proprietary AiBox Connector Eiect Butt CD DVD Connect to the AiBox connector on ject Button Activity LED the rear side of the Notebook PC NOTE Only one CD may be used at one time in this CD drive The CD drive eject button is electronic and requires that the Notebook PC be powered ON in order to eject the CD drive tray When the Notebook PC is OFF press the stop button on the front of the Notebook PC twice to eject the CD tray Eject and Emergency Eject The eject button is electronic and is used for opening the tray You can also eject the tray through any software CD DVD player or by right clicking the CD icon in Windows My Computer The emer gency eject is used to eject the tray in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use this in place of the electronic eject Laser Safety This system is classified as a Class 1 laser product The Notebook PC s CD DVD ROM drive uses a laser reader that complies with laser product standards set by government agencies for Class 1 laser products It does not emit hazardous light the beam is totally enclosed during all modes of customer operation and maintenance 45 d Using the Notebook PC Second Hard Disk Drive Module Optional 46 The convenient d
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10. 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 WARNING If warnings are still given during bootup after running a software disk checking utility you should take your Notebook PC in for servicing Continued use may result in data loss 3 Getting Started Power Management Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel zm Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate The following shows the power options properties in Windows
11. The EPP operates on a two phase cycle First the host selects the register within a device for subsequent operations Second the host performs a series of read and or write byte operations to the selected register There are four operations supported by EPP Address Write Data Write Address Read and Data Read All operations are performed asynchronously ECP Mode The port is both software and hardware compatible with existing parallel ports so that it may be used as a standard printer mode if ECP is not required ECP mode provides an automatic high burst bandwidth channel that supports DMA for ECP in both the forward host to peripheral and reverse peripheral to host direction DMA Channel 3 The DMA Channel field allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA Channel for the selected ECP mode The configuration options are 1 3 NOTE After using the legend keys to make your selections for the I O Device Con figuration sub menu press the Esc key to exit back to the Advanced menu Configuring the BIOS 5 Security Menu The Notebook PC s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources data and the BIOS Setup Program This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu AwardBIOS Setup Utilit Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Supervisor password controls full access System Pas
12. 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 83 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 I 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 12 3 715 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 51 7 1 0A 40 0 08 0 0050 3420 15 0 70 0 39 44 6 1 16A 39 0 09 0 0064 2700 19 0 75 0 44 38 9 1 32A 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 0 57 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
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14. evaluate htm Safety Notices di Safety Statements WARNING 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 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 solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of warm water and remove any extra moisture with a dry cloth d UGQ D ai DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the cas ing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC DO NOT press or touch the display panel Do not place together with small items that may scratch or enter the Notebook PC DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT leave the base of the Notebook PC on the lap or any part of the body for an extended period while the Notebook PC is turned ON or is charging in order to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure e bL V CP OF 9 5 N N A OF z gt DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during an
15. 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 Using the Notebook PC d Software To meet customer requirements for a complete DVD solution a software playback solution is provided The provided software has been optimized for playback of MPEG2 Motion Picture Experts Group specifications for data compression encoded video clips as well as encrypted DVD movie titles De coding digital MPEG2 video is accomplished through software only eliminating the need for expen sive hardware Using a CD A CD 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 module or DVD CD RW drive module can allow CD RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing deleting and editing capabilities Vibration is normal for all high speed CD ROM drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print To decrease vibration use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not plac
16. heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons Do not scratch the touchpad with your finger nails or any hard objects surface too hard Tapping too hard does not increase the responsiveness of the touch P NOTE The touchpad responds to movement not to force There is no need to tap the pad The touchpad responds best to light pressure 38 Optical Disc Drive Inserting an Optical Disc 1 While the Notebook PC s power is ON press the drive s eject button and the tray will eject out partially Using the Notebook PC d 2 Gently pull on the drive s front panel and slide the tray completely out Be careful not to touch the CD drive lens and other mechanisms Make sure there are no obstructions that may get jammed un der the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the disc is ready to be used NOTE It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read 39 d 40 d Using the Notebook PC Using the CD ROM Drive CD ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved Keep in mi
17. keyboard CEN SN e SS e Q C Qu qu SSD E SD External Mouse Connection A USB mouse can be easily connected to the Note EN Mee a CED 0 6 GD O ees book PC The USB mouse will work simulta neously with the Notebook PC s touchpad For ex tra USB connections you can purchase either a USB hub or a keyboard with an integrated USB hub 49 d Using the Notebook PC PC Card PCMCIA Socket 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 networking adapters SCSI adapters MPEG I II de coder cards Smart Cards and even wireless modem or LAN cards The Notebook PC supports PCMCTA 2 1 and 32bit CardBus standards The three different PC Card standards actually have different thicknesses
18. l Windows Update Modems Mouse Network ODBC Data Passwords Power Options Se sl X E Nul E 2 a Technical Support SES Help ar Keyboard Mouse Network and Phone and Power Options BA A f i ol Dial up Co Modem Cu fel Hp 9 el Is S B earch ic Folders j S v Printers Regional Scanners and Scheduled Sounds and System Z 23 E 1 81 4 IS Settings Cameras Tasks Multimedia v Go A e T Printers Regional Scanners and Scheduled Sounds and amp et E HT Printers and ther Hardware Options Cameras Tasks Multimedia e E 2 gt Taskbarand Telephony Users Wireless Link LA Go K Start Menu k C t j P I D n or p IC a ontro aneil icon System Users and Wireless Li Passwords Wireless Link configuration settings 27 object s JE My Computer ND Game Controllers x Keyboard Windows ME end NEM LI HP e s cu Windows 2000 Troubleshooters e Printers and Faxes gt Scanners and Cameras 2 Hardware 2 Printing S 2 Home or Small Office e Wireless Link m Networking Windows XP 54 Using the Notebook PC d CAUTION Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will de crease the Notebook PC s performance AC Power System 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 Not
19. 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 LPT Port Line Printer Port Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment 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 III cards take up two sockets and must be used on Notebook PCs with two sockets Appendix A 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 chec
20. 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 Network 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 work 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 netwo
21. to the right of a help window it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window Use PgUp and PgDn or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document Press Home to display the first page press End to go to the last page To exit the help window press Enter or Esc Sub Menu Note that a right pointer symbol as shown in the left view appears to the left of certain Pr fields This pointer indicates that a sub menu can be launched from this field A sub menu contains additional options for a field parameter To call up a sub menu simply o EL move the highlight to the field and press Enter The sub menu will then immediately appear Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub menu just as you would within a menu Use the Esc key to return to the main menu Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their corresponding functions Practice navigating through the various menus and sub menus While moving around through the Setup program note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field Resetting Your BIOS RwardBIOS Setup Security Power Doot If you ever hear resetting your BIOS it entails pressing F2 on Exit Saving Changes Exit Di di Ch bootup to enter BIOS setup and th
22. up components like LAN and modem needs to remain powered After making changes to your operating system you may be prompted to restart the system Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart To restart the system manually Click the Start button and select Shut Down and choose Restart In case the operating system hangs stops freezes crashes try the following in this order 1 Try a warm boot by pressing the Ctrl Alt Del keys simultaneously You may try a few times 2 If warm booting fails to work you can press the reset button located in a small hole on the bottom of the Notebook PC with a pen mechanical pencil or paper clip Do not use a standard pencil because the tip may break off in the hole Powering OFF the Notebook PC 28 For operating systems equipped with ACPI Windows ME 2000 the Notebook PC can be powered OFF by using Start Shut Down Shut down For operating systems without proper power manage ment DOS Windows NT you must power OFF the Notebook PC by holding the power switch for 2 seconds as opposed to 1 second to power ON after closing applications and exiting operating systems This is necessary in order to prevent accidental power OFFs Getting Started 3 Using the Keyboard 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 func
23. 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 all the drivers and utilities included on the factory installed hard drive as well as the operating system itself The recovery CD provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC s operating system and software 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 25 3 Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC DC adapter That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V 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 A TIP You can buy travel kits for the Notebook PC that includes power and modem v 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 Co
24. 5 Touchpad Caring 38 Touchpad Using 36 Transportation Precautions 5 Twisted Pair Cable 53 87 U UL Safety Notices 7 User s Manual About 12 Appendix A 91 A Appendix Owner Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support Keep this User s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out Owner s Name Owner s Telephone Manufacturer Model Retailer Telephone Display Size Purchase Date Serial Number Hard Disk Drive Manufacturer Capacity 2nd Hard Disk Drive Manufacturer Capacity BIOS Version Date Accessories Serial Number Accessories Serial Number SOFTWARE Operating System Software Serial Number Software Serial Number SECURITY Bootup Password Hard Drive Password NETWORK User s Name Password Domain User s Name Password Domain 92
25. ARNING 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 Modem Connection Z 52 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 1s 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 the modem is ready to use 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 Modem Protocols The Notebook PC with internal modem complies with JATE Japan FCC US Canada Korea Taiwan and others and CTR21 see related pages for supported countries for almost worldwide protocol support Notebook PC connected to a safety concerns only use telephone jack for use with telephone cables rated the b
26. Device Eject ig Aes Eject the module drive by pushing the button on the rear of the module bay Attach the cable to the module bay when not in use 43 d Using the Notebook PC Connecting the AiBox The AiBox connects to the AiBox port located on the left side of the Notebook PC The Portable Module Bay supports Plug amp Play under Windows XP on this Notebook PC When the power is ON connect the Portable Module Bay and or insert a module drive The module drive will be automatically detected Proprietary AiBox Press both sides in to release Connector WARNING When removing a module drive you must select the device icon on the taskbar and select Disconnect Windows ME requires a driver which can be installed from the support CD 44 Using the Notebook PC d Optical Drive Module Optional NOTE The terms CD ROM or CD are mainly used in all documentation because of its wide familiarity although CD DVD should be more appropriate since this Note book PC supports CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM DVD ROM CD RW optional modules The CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only
27. Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit NOTE Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive make sure you have the con figuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the drive Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the installed hard disk To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automatically select AUTO Type Auto Select Auto to automatically detect an IDE type drive This option only works with standard built in IDE drives If automatic detection is successful the correct values will be filled in for the remaining fields on this sub menu To configure a drive manually select User Type HDD Manually enter the number of cylinders heads and sectors per track for your drive Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this information If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it select None Set the type to CD ROM to support a CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Translation Method Translation method allows you to select the sector addressing method Match Partition Table is rec ommended if there is already an OS on the hard drive you are installing to this Notebook PC Manual allows you to specify cylinders heads and sectors LBA When Logical Block Addressing is enabled 28 bit addressing of the hard drive 1s used without regard for cylinders heads or sectors Note that Logical Block Access may decrease t
28. Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual Product Name Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision 1 00 E961c Release Date April 2002 Warranty Information Product Warranty Registration Register your product to activate warranty coverage Visit http www asus com tw register register htm ASUS e Member Non ASUS e Member Enter your login information and click Login Click register now ASUS 24 Hour Online Technical Support e Magazine http www asusemag com tw Technical Reference Guides http Awww asus com tw inside TechnicalReference htm NETQ Discussion Forum http www asusnetq com tw Software Download http download asus com tw Global Service Member http usa asus com inside gsm htm About Your Notebook PC s Warranty l Warranty will be void if the Notebook PC has been mishandled misused willfully damaged neglected altered or defaced in any way Warranty will be void if the manufacturer s labels or bar codes have been altered obscured or removed The natural degradation of the battery pack over time is excluded from warranty You are responsible for backing up all data stored in any storage devices before sending your Notebook PC for service Repair centers will not be liable for any data loss during the service ASUS Homepage http www asus com tw ASUS Registration http www asus com tw register register htm Reseller Square http reseller asus com tw Evaluate ASUS http www asus com tw
29. O for right NOTE The capital lock LED lights up when Number Lock is ON and turn OFF when Number Lock is OFF NOTE The large bold characters and symbols are printed here for your reference They are not labeled on the keyboard as shown here 33 3 Getting Started CD Control Buttons and Indicator 34 There are several CD control buttons integrated on the front of 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 which allows you to listen to audio CDs even while the Notebook PC is not turned ON The following defines the function of each CD control button and indicator on the front of the Notebook PC 000000000 fei 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 1 CD Power Switch Turns ON or OFF the Audio DJ CD player while the Notebook PC is OFF 2 CD Indicator When the Notebook PC is OFF an LED shows when the Audio DJ CD player is turned ON by using the CD Power switch 3 CD Skip to Previous Track Press and release quickly The first push will restart current track The second push will skip to the previous track Rewind Press and hold over 1 sec Press and hold this button to slowly decrease the audio volume 4 CD Stop S
30. O0S Setup Utilit Hain Advanced Security Power Item Specific Help Boot Sequence 1 Removable Device USB Floppy 2 IDE Hard Drive IC25NO30ATDA04 0 3 ATAPI CD ROM ASUS SCD 2400 4 Other Boot Device INT18 Device Network E h Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled lt Enter gt to select the device To select the boot sequence use the up or down arrow Press lt gt to move the device up the list or to move it down the list Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Fuit Calact Mani Calact Suh Mani Caue and Fuit Boot Sequence 1 Removable Device 2 IDE Hard Drive 3 ATAPI CD ROM 4 Other Boot Device Onboard LAN Boot ROM Select Network drive bootup capability as Disabled or Enabled The Boot menu allows you to select among the three possible boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys By using the or Shift keys you can promote devices and by using the key you can demote devices Press Enter to select the specific device or Disabled to never boot from that device Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up The following are explanations of the devices listed in the boot sequence Removable Device refer to the floppy disk used in the internal or USB floppy disk drive IDE Hard Drive refers to the internal built in hard disk drive ATAPI CD ROM refers to either the built in CD ROM dri
31. ON Close the display panel and check that it is latched securely in the closed position to protect the keyboard and display panel Remove Floppy Disks Whether you have an internal or external 1 44MB floppy disk drive make sure it does not contain a diskette when transporting the floppy disk drive When a diskette is inserted into the floppy disk drive the eject button protrudes out If you attempt to transport the floppy disk drive with a diskette in the drive you risk damaging the eject button and also risk scratching the surface of the diskette when the floppy disk drive is jolted Cover Your Notebook PC Use a carrying case such as the one supplied with your Notebook PC to protect it from dirt water shock and scratches 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 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 allo
32. 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 COM Port COM is a logical device name used by to designate the computer serial ports Pointing devices mo dems and infrared modules can be connected to COM ports Each COM port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment 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 Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems an
33. Ultra DMA capability for improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE Integrated Disk Electronics devices Set to Disable to suppress Ultra DMA capability NOTE To make changes to this field the Type field must be set to User Type HDD The configuration options are 0 1 2 3 4 5 Disabled The following is for your reference Mode 0 16 7MB s Mode 1 25 0MB s Mode 2 33 3MB s ATA 33 Mode 3 44 4MB s Mode 4 66 7MB s ATA 66 Mode 5 100MB s ATA 100 NOTE After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub menu press the f Esc key to exit back to the Main menu When the Main menu appears you will notice that the drive size appears in the field for the hard disk drive that you just configured Secondary Master sub menus This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system To configure a hard disk drive select this sub menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub menu The fields and options on this sub menu are the same as the previous menu described earlier Leave on the default setting of Auto AwardBIOS Setup Utilit B mE E Enter to select the PIO Mode type of the IDE drive ULTRA DMA Mode User Type HDD allows you to set each entry on your own Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit NOTE The Secondary drive displayed here is for example only The ac
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35. ad Because the 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 select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip The following illustrations demonstrate proper use of the touchpad Moving the cursor Place your finger in the center of the touchpad and do the following to move the cursor Up Slide your finger forward Left Slide you finger to the left Down Slide your finger backward Right Slide your finger to the right Touchpad Usage Illustrations 36 Scroll Up Scroll Down press and hold the upper cursor button press and hold the lower cursor button Using the Notebook PC d 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 corresponding 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 oper
36. apable 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 Using the Notebook PC d Portable Module Bay The external Portable Module Bay provides a convenient solution to connect external devices such as CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW DVD ROM CD RW or a second hard disk drive to the Notebook PC using a single cable External devices can be easily interchanged in the Portable Module Bay Power LED Lights when connected to the Notebook PC Module
37. ation 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 Tapping press the left button twice and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice 37 d Using the Notebook PC 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 2 examples 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 NOTE A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the in cluded touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation Basic functions can be adjusted at the Windows control panel to allow comfortable clicking and tap ping Caring for the Touchpad The touchpad is pressure sensitive If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Take note of the following precautions Make sure the touchpad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty or wet Do not rest
38. cket and Eject One PCMCIA 2 1 compliant socket for one type I II PC card is available The socket supports 32 bit CardBus This allows accommodation of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards ISDN SCSI Smart Cards and wireless network adapters 18 Knowing the Parts 2 Right Side 1394 Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC 2e t L lt lt lt p Optical Drive Eject IEEE 1394 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in several optical drive models Choose from CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM or DVD ROM CD RW combo Optical Drive Eject and Emergency Eject The CD DVD ROM eject is an electronic eject button for opening the tray You can also eject the CD DVD through the software CD DVD player or by right clicking the CD DVD drive in Windows My Computer The emergency eject is used to eject a CD DVD in case the electronic eject does not work Do not use this in place of the electronic eject IEEE1394 Port IEEEI1394 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 It is very likely that IEEE1394 together with USB will replace Parallel IDE SCSI and EIDE ports IEEE1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port 19 2 Knowing the Part
39. con is a bat tery when not using AC power and a plug when using AC power Double click on the icon for more information and settings 100 remaining l GH JE charging gepa eem ane SE Power icon using battery Power icon using AC power The charging lightning icon appears over the plug icon if the battery is not fully charged When fully charged only the plug icon will remain NOTE If you ignore the low battery warning eventually the Notebook PC enters sus pend mode Windows default uses STR WARNING Save to RAM STR does not last long when the battery power is depleted STR is not the same as power OFF STR requires a small amount of power and will fail if no power is available due to complete battery depletion or no power supply e g removing both the power adapter and battery pack E N WARNING Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the data loss 56 Using the Notebook PC d 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
40. connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to Eng I ish 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 8 S Tama laite on hyv ksytty neuvoston p t ksen 98 482 EY mukaisesti liitett v ksi yksitt isen laitteena Fi nni S h yleiseen kytkent iseen puhelinverkkoon PSTN EU n j senvaltioissa Eri maiden yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen v lill on kuitenkin eroja joten hyv ksynt ei sellaisenaan takaa h iri t nt toimintaa kaikkien yleisten kytkent isten puhelinverkkojen liitynt pisteiss Ongelmien ilmetess ottakaa viipym tt yhteytt laitteen toimittajaan Cet quipement a re u l agr ment conform ment la d cision 98 482 CE du Conseil concernant la F h connexion paneurop enne de terminal unique aux r seaux t l phoniques publics commut s RTPC renc Toutefois comme il existe des diff rences d un pays l autre entre les RTPC l agr ment en soi ne constitue pas une garantie absolue de fonctionnement optimal chaque point de terminaison du r seau RTPC En cas de probl me vous devez contacter en premier lieu votre fournisseur Dieses Ger t wurde gem der Entscheidung 98 482 EG des Rates europaweit zur Ansc
41. d oc DC Power Input Jack 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 lt gt USB Ports Universal Serial Bus USB supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards pointing de vices video cameras modems hard disk drives printers monitors and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB allows up to 127 devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected while the Notebook PC is ON D Fast Infrared Port IrDA The fast infrared IrDA communication port allows convenient wireless data communication with infrared 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 net working 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 c PC Card PCMCIA So
42. d the system will ask for confirmation before exiting 79 80 5 Configuring the BIOS Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When this option is selected or if F9 1s pressed a confirmation is requested Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file the default values may change from one BIOS version to another You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the EEPROM Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the values you previously saved After selecting this option all selections are updated and a confirmation is requested Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program You can then return to other menus and make changes After selecting this option all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested Select Yes to save any changes to the EEPROM Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Index Owner Information 81 A Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy 82 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
43. d pointing devices 85 86 A Appendix 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 IEEE1394 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 IEEE1394 together with USB will replace Parallel IDE SCSI and EIDE ports IEEE1394 is also used in high end 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
44. e BIOS 5 Power Menu The power management settings are controlled by the operating system This menu only has one func tion as follows AwardBIOS Setup Utilit Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit LCD auto Power Saving Enabled Enter to select the Power Saving Mode You can select User Define to go to the Suspend Mode entry below Start Battery Refreshing Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit LCD Auto Power Saving Enabled Enabling this item will decrease the LCD brightness when the AC power is not connected in order to conserve battery power The configuration options are Disabled Enabled Start Battery Refreshing This function will start a software program to remove memory effects in the battery and recalibrate the battery gauge Even though this Notebook PC uses a Lithium Ion battery which is not prone to memory effects memory effects will still occur at the end of the battery s life cycle Remember that all recharge able batteries only have a definite number of charge and discharge cycles depending on environment and quality of the battery pack Follow the instructions shown on the screen 71 D Configuring the BIOS Boot Menu 78 The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system To make changes select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears AwardBI
45. e labels on the CD Listening to Audio CD The CD ROM CD RW and DVD ROM 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 through the volume control knob on the CD DVD ROM drive face function keys on the keypad or by the Windows speaker icon on the taskbar 41 Z 42 4 Using the Notebook PC 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 play back restrictions on regionalized content In order to facilitate geographically 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 c
46. ebook PC The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together The AC Adapter s primary function is to provide power to the Notebook PC which also charges the battery pack When the power adapter is connected to the Notebook PC it provides power to the Notebook PC and charges the inter nal battery at the same time as long as it is plugged into an electrical outlet CAUTION To protect your Notebook PC from damage use only the power adapter that came with this Notebook PC because each power adapter has its own power output ratings Battery Power System The Notebook PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack located inside the battery pack compartment A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life which can be further extended by using power management features through the BIOS setup The battery system imple ments the Smart Battery standard under the Windows environment which allows the battery to accu rately report the amount of charge percentage left in the battery Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through a Notebook PC retailer Before using the Notebook PC on battery power for the first time check the battery icon in the Windows task bar to make sure that the battery is fully charged Charging the battery takes a few hours when the Notebook PC is powered OFF Charging the Battery Pack You can charge the battery pack by using the power adapter When the pow
47. econfigure your Notebook PC A battery backed up CMOS RAM is used to record some basic system hardware information clock date time the error handling and etc even when the power is off When the Notebook PC is turned back on the system is configured with the values stored in the CMOS RAM The settings made in the BIOS Setup program intimately affect how the Notebook PC performs It is important therefore to first understand all the Setup options and second to make settings appropriate for the way you use the Notebook PC The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup is a menu driven software utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your Notebook PC to reflect installed hardware alter performance and setup power saving functions BIOS setup is used if you are setting up the Notebook PC for the first time reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup during bootup This section describes how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program at some time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your Notebook PC For example you may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power management settings It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using the BIOS setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM The Setup program ha
48. ehicle Only Power Adapters Optional The main purpose of the vehicle air or vehicle only power adapters is to provide a source of power for using the Notebook PC and or charging the Notebook PC s battery from while in transit when no AC power is available These products are essential tools for today s mobile professional Your purchase will enhance the power performance and versatility of your portable computer while traveling in the air on the road or on the sea Vehicle Air Power Adapter You can use the Vehicle Air power adapter in most vehicles airplanes or boats The Vehicle Air power adapter has both a cigarette plug and an EmPower plug The cigarette plug fits into any vehicle s 12 volt DC cigarette or utility receptacle and produces an output of 19 Volts The EmPower plug is designed to work with EmPower in flight airplane power systems EmPower systems are currently available on most major airlines If you are unsure of its availability on your flight please consult your airline information services Vehicle Only Power Adapter The Vehicle Only power adapter does not have an EmPower plug and can therefore be used only in vehicles or boats using a standard cigarette lighter socket oo wf 12V EmPower Plug Airplanes 12V Cigarette Plug Vehicles Boats Green Power LED DC Power Plug to Notebook PC The Vehicle Air power adapter is shown here A vehicle only automobile or boat model is a
49. el port that al lows you to connect devices such as injet laser print ers hard drives removable drives or scanners Al ternatively one or more USB printers can be con nected directly to any USB port IEEE1394 Connection IEEEI394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot plugging capabili ties like USB Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives scanners and removable drives with an IEEE1394 port can all be connected instead of using traditional Parallel IDE SCSI or EIDE ports IEEEI1394 is also used in high end digital equipment and should be marked DV for Digital Video port 47 d Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections Cont Ao e e E ED D am Eer H ay Y EE Si d d LI XA Fr O amp CO 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 48 External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connect ing a stereo headphone mono microphone and a ste reo audio source just like on some personal tape re corders Using the Notebook PC d Optional External Connections Cont USB ports are provided on both the left and rear sides for connection to USB devices External Keyboard Connection To allow easier data entry you may connect any PS 2 or USB shown here
50. electrical storm DO NOT expose to dirty or dusty environments DO NOT operate during a gas leak DO NOT expose to extreme tempera tures above 50 C 122 FP or to direct sunlight Do not block the fan vents DO NOT expose to extreme tem peratures below 0 C 32 F other wise the Notebook PC may not boot DO NOT throw batteries in fires as they may explode Check local codes for special battery disposal instructions Safety Statements Nordic Cautions for Notebook PC with Lithium ion Battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions English VORSICHT Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgem Den Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers German ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandgren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoast
51. en S Exil setup utility and selecting Load Setup Defaults on Discard Changes es Save Changes CMOS the Exit menu Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select r Sub Menu Save and Exit Configuring the BIOS 5 Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed the main menu screen appears as shown AwardBIOS Setup Julit Security Item Specific Help System Time 17 15 00 System Date 02 01 2002 Enter to select field Primary Master IC25NO30ATDA04 0 lt gt lt gt to change value Primary Slave ASUS SCD 2400 Secondary Master Auto Secondary Slave Auto Video Display Device LCD amp CRT Installed Memory 128 MB Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit NOTE In the following BIOS item descriptions the item headings in square brackets represent the default settings for those fields System Time Sets your system to the time that you specify usually the current time The format is hour minute second Insert the appropriate information Use the Tab or Shift Tab keys to move between the hour minute and second fields System Date Sets your system to the date that you specify usually the current date The format is month day year Type in the appropriate information Use the Tab or Shift Tab keys to move between the month day and year fields gt Primary Master described later Primar
52. equired for UL 1459 covering telecommunications telephone equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak 300V peak to peak and 105V rms and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 When using the Notebook PC modem basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following Do not use the Notebook PC near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Do not use the Notebook PC during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the Notebook PC in the vicinity of a gas leak Required for UL 1642 covering primary nonrechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium bat teries for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or revers ible chemical reaction Do not dispose the Notebook PC battery pack in a fire as they may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or e
53. er Notebook PCs you may have to place a jumper on the pins as indi cated on the hard disk drive to set it as DEVICE1 or SLAVE so that it will not conflict with the first hard disk drive The first hard disk drive in the Notebook PC should not have any jumpers on it so that it can be used as DEVICEO or MASTER If two hard disk drives have the same setting you may get a message Operating System not found due to the hardware conflict If properly configured bootup will display both hard disk drives and their physical capacity Upgrading Hard Disk Drives Using a third party utility you can copy an entire hard disk drive to a second hard disk drive and then set the new partition active Using the Notebook PC d Optional External Connections Monitor Out Connection Connecting an external monitor is just like on a stan dard desktop PC Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use some Notebook PC configurations may require additional display driver settings You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simulta neously allowing others to view the external moni tor For large audiences try connecting a computer video projector Printer Connection This Notebook PC provides a parall
54. er adapter is plugged in the inserted battery pack automatically recharges whether your Notebook PC is ON or OFF It takes a few hours to receive a full charge when the power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC is in use When the orange charge LED is flashing charging is required The battery is charging when the orange LED is solid When the LED is OFF the battery pack is charged 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 95 d Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features your general work habits the CPU system memory size and the size of the display panel Battery Warning alarm is enabled in Windows to warn you when battery power is down to 10 You can change this in Power Options Properties The processor is also throttled down to decrease power use Low Battery condition 3 or less forces the Notebook PC to enter suspend mode regardless of power management settings but the threshold is configurable in Windows ME NOTE Battery Warning and Battery Low conditions immediately stops upon applica tion of the power adapter Checking Battery Power To check the remaining battery power move your cursor over the power icon The power i
55. es 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 proper ties 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 consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient These dual purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps Numeric as signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure When the numeric keypad is engaged by pressing Fn 3 the number lock LED lights up If an external key board is connected pressing the on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn keys on the Notebook PC 32 Getting Started 3 Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications With Number Lock OFF press Fn 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
56. esign of the Notebook PC allows for the usage of a second hard disk drive in the modular bay A second hard disk drive allows you to use it as a removable device for installing dual Operating systems for additional data storage or to store CDs To use a second hard disk drive you must be familiar with the following e What to purchase and the contents of the kit e Setting up partitioning formatting and using the second hard disk drive Purchasing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module Contact your retailer for a Notebook PC second hard disk drive kit specific for your Notebook PC others will not work The kit should only contain an empty module so a hard disk drive must be pur chased separately Select a 0 95cm thick EIDE hard disk drive with the capacity that you require Cur rent capacities that are within 0 95cm are between 5GB and 40GB Larger capacities will follow soon Typical hard disk drives of this size have a rotation speed of 4 200RPM compared with desktops of 4 500 10 000RPM but seek time is less because of the smaller size Less RPM decreases noise heat and energy consumption This Notebook PC supports interfaces up to UltraDMA Mode 5 also known as UltraDMA 100 or ATA100 A hard disk drive connected via the external expansion port only sup ports UltraDMA 33 ATA33 Using New Hard Disk Drives The AiBox connects to an independent IDE channel on this Notebook PC and therefore no jumper settings are necessary For oth
57. expansion modules from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure compatibility and reliability A CAUTION This Notebook PC does not support EDO DRAM 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 solution in the PC storage industry The high speed transfer modes supported 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 40GB 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 Important Handling Note Improper handling during transit may damage the hard disk drive Handle the Notebook PC carefully and keep it away from static electricity and strong vibrations or impact The hard disk drive is the most sensitive component of the Notebook PC and will likely be the first or only component that is damaged if the Notebook PC is dropped Processor amp Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Visit an authorized service center or retailer for processor upgrades A WARNING End user removal of the CPU or hard disk drive will void the warranty 59 d Using the Notebook PC Vehicle Air amp V
58. ge 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 Operating Systems 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 Operating systems not pre installed on this Notebook PC may produce different results than the ones described in the provided user s manuals 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 functionality help manage your Notebook PC or add functionality not pro vided by the native operating system If updates or replacement 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
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60. he access speed of the hard disk However LBA Mode is neces sary for drives with greater than 504MB in storage capacity The configuration options are LBA LARGE Normal Match Partition Table Manual 69 70 5 Configuring the BIOS Cylinders This field configures the number of cylinders Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field NOTE To make changes to this field the Type field must be set to User Type HDD and Translation Method must be set to Manual Heads This field configures the number of read write heads Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field NOTE To make changes to this field the Type field must be set to User Type HDD and Translation Method must be set to Manual Sectors This field configures the number of sectors per track Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field NOTE To make changes to this field the Type field must be set to User Type HDD and Translation Method must be set to Manual CHS Capacity This field shows the drive s CHS capacity calculated automatically by the BIOS from the drive infor mation you entered Maximum LBA Capacity This field shows the drive s maximum capacity calculated automatically by the BIOS from the drive information you entered Multi Sector Transfers Maximum This option automatica
61. ks system memory the motherboard circuitry the display the key board the diskette drive and other I O devices PS 2 Port PS 2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture This type of architecture transfers data through a 16 bit or 32 bit bus A PS 2 mouse and or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards RAM Random Access Memory There are several different types of RAM such as DRAM Dynamic RAM EDO DRAM Extended Data Output DRAM SDRAM Synchronous DRAM 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 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 con
62. llowing precautions When not in use keep the display panel closed to prevent dust accumulation Do not use chemical cleaners on the screen Wipe only with a dry cloth or tissue Do not put your fingers or any objects directly on the screen Do not press or lay any objects on the machine when it is closed Do not carry the Notebook PC with small or sharp objects e g paper clips or staples that may enter the Notebook PC and scratch the display panel p 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 Q Instant Launch Keys Allows you to turn ON your Notebook PC if necessary and launch an application with one button This is similar to those on PDAs Details provided later in this manual A Microphone The built in microphone provides a source for general note taking voice mail recording or for use with Internet phone software An external microphone connection is also provided for use with your own audio input device Um Keyboard 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 naviga 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 mo
63. lly sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive This field can also be configured manually Note that when this field is automatically configured the set value may not always be the fastest value for the drive Refer to the documentation that came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set it manually NOTE To make changes to this field the Type field must be set to User Type HDD The configuration options are Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors Maximum SMART Monitoring Disabled Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology S M A R T is an interface between a computer s BIOS and hard disk It is a feature of the Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics EIDE technology that controls access to the hard drive If S M A R T is enabled the BIOS can receive analytical infor mation from the hard drive and determine whether to send the user a warning message about possible future failure of the hard drive Ideally this should allow you to take proactive actions to prevent impending disk crashes PIO Mode When enabled this option speeds up communication between the system and the IDE controller by using enhanced I O transfer modes PIO Modes NOTE To make changes to this field the Type field must be set to User Type HDD The configuration options are 0 1 2 3 4 Configuring the BIOS 5 Ultra DMA Mode This field auto detects
64. lly supported on this Notebook PC Suspend Mode In Standby and Hibernation 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 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 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 57 d Using 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 Standby mode low priority when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time The timeout can be set through BIOS setup lower priority and Win dows power management higher priority To resume system operation press any key Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT Stand by Stand by through Windows Start button Timer as set though Power Management STR Standy By Save to RAM e STD Hibernate Save to Disk e in Windows Control Panel higher priority Ring indicator Sleep button FN F1 Power button Battery Extremely Low Thermal Power Control There are three power control method
65. lso available which only has a fixed cigarette plug and cannot be used in airplanes 60 Using the Notebook PC d Securing Your Notebook PC Optional 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 Notebook 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 For more information you can read advertisements in Notebook sometimes referred to as Mobile or Portable PC magazines 61 62 d Using the Notebook PC 5 Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Primary Master Secondary Master Advanced Menu I O Device Configuration Security Menu Power Menu Boot Menu Exit Menu 63 D Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program 64 This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up dated using the provided flash memory writer utility This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options A default configuration has already been set If you are either installing new devices or expanding main memory you will need to enter the BIOS Setup to r
66. nd the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers Unlike desktop CD ROM 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 CD ROM 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 DVD ROM Drive Information Overview The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD ROM drive or a CD ROM drive In order to view DVD titles you must install the provided MPEG2 video decoder software and 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 Definitions DVD which stands for Digital Versatile Disc is the next generation of optical disc storage technology The DVD specification supports discs with capacities from 4 7GB to 17GB and access rates up to 22 16MBytes s The Notebook PC s DVD ROM drive is only single sided double sided DVD 8 5GB and higher requires manually reversing the disc in order to access the reverse side DVD 1s essentially a bigger faster CD that can hold video as well as audio and computer data With these capacities and access rates DVD discs can provide you with dramatically enhanced high color full motion videos better
67. nectors 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 UItraDMA 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 USB 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 87 88 A Appendix Index A AC Power System 54 AiBox Portable Module 43 44 APM and ACPI 57 Battery Pack 24 Battery Power System 54 BIOS Advanced Menu 72 BIOS Legend Bar 65 BIOS Menu Bar 65 BIOS Setup Program 64 Boot Menu 78 Boot Sequence 78 Cylinders 70 Discard Changes 80 DMA Channel 74 Exit Discarding Changes 79 Exit Menu 79 Exit Saving Changes 79 Heads 70 UO Device Configuration 73 IR Port 72 Load Setup Defaults 80 Main Menu 67 Multi Sector Transfers 70 Parallel Port 74 Save Changes 80 Sectors 70 Security Menu 75 Sy
68. nnecting 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 WARNING Damage may occur if you use a different adapter to power the Notebook 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 servic ing 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 NOTE This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending f on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC DC Power Plug Plug the AC M S Power Cord into AC DC Coy an electrical outlet Converter 110V 240V Connect this end of the power cord to the AC DC converter 26 Getting Started 3 Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC s power ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep 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 configurati
69. oll Lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion EE of the keyboard for cell navigation NOTE Hot Keys work only on the Notebook PC s own keyboard and not on any exter nally connected keyboards 29 3 Getting Started Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Instant Launch Keys M Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application If your Notebook PC is OFF while pressing this button this function will first turn ON your Notebook PC D Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application If your Notebook PC is OFF while pressing this button this function will first turn ON your Notebook PC Programmable Launch Keys see Driver and Utility Manual Pressing this button will launch your programmed software application If your Notebook PC is OFF while pressing this button this function will first turn ON your Notebook PC NOTE A utility must be installed in order to use the Instant Launch Keys See the Driver and Utility User s Manual for more information 30 Getting Started 3 0000000000 L A eececceo02208 0000000000 0000000000 Ra e 0000000000 GE n Gu Cg 0000000000 0000000000 ELLE Status Indicators Externally Visible F2 Email Indicator Flashes when there is one or more new email s in your email program s inbox This function requires sof
70. on 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 WARNING Never turn OFF or reset your Notebook PC while the hard disk or floppy disk is in use and the activity LED is flashing doing so can result in loss or destruc tion of your data To protect the hard disk drive always wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON LA NOTE Before bootup the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON This is 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 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
71. ork Hub or Switch for use with the built in Ethernet controller HUB RJ45 Connector 12345678 53 d Using the Notebook PC IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared IR Communication Port see 2 Knowing the Parts for location The IR port comes with IrDA Infrared Data Association Serial Infrared Data Link Version 1 1 compliance that allows you to perform point to point wireless commu nications You can use a FIR specified application to transmit or receive data files with other systems equipped with an infrared port You must set these modes in the BIOS before you start to install the IR driver and file transferring applications FIR Fast Infrared supports up to 4Mbps See the Drivers and Utilities Support CD User s Manual for detailed setup instructions Guidelines for using IR communication Follow the guidelines listed below when using the Infrared IR Communication Make sure the IR Mode in the BIOS Setup is properly set to the mode you would like to use e The angle between two Infrared communication ports should not exceed 15 The distance between the Notebook PC s IR and target device IR should not exceed 20 inches 50 cm Do not move either the Notebook PC or the other device during transmission of data e An error may occur if IR transmission is conducted with high levels of noise or vibration Avoid direct sunlight flashing incandescent light florescent ligh
72. r ni i f rsta hand kontakta leverant ren av utrustningen Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement di This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an expe
73. re The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Do not block the air vents or else overheating may occur amp Reset Button The reset button is used for resetting the Notebook PC if lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt lt DEL gt or turning OFF the power does not respond To use this function momentarily depress the button within the hole with a pen or paper clip and the Notebook PC will restart Do not use a pencil since the tip may break off in the hole 1 Battery Pack The battery pack is actually combined with the Notebook PC s surface in order to reduce thickness When the battery is released the surface and battery pack will be seen as a single unit The battery pack cannot be further disassembled and must be replaced as a single unit 17 2 Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC 1 PC Card PCMCIA Socket Kensington DC Power 2 USB Ports Fast IrDA Air Vent Hard Drive Compartment Lock Port Input Jack Kensington Lock Port a The Kensington lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington compatible Note book PC security products These security products 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 move
74. re y rdg pi x VC NON J Oy Y JL YC Ty y LN VE OS Air Vent Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Status Indicators 0000000000 Sad A De o a H H oo COCO CV CC ECKER KC 000000000 2 Gi 000000000 000000000 ooo SS SS SOR RE WEE Audio Jacks CD Control Buttons see front side see section 3 Opening the Display Panel 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 To open the display panel slide the button 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 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 14 Knowing the Parts 2 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 1s easier on the eyes Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling Pay attention to the fo
75. red from August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem Udstyret er 1 henhold til Radets beslutning 98 482 EF EU godkendt til at blive opkoblet pa de offentlige telefonnet som enkeltforbundet terminal P grund af forskelle mellem de offentlige Dan IS h telefonnet i de forskellige lande giver godkendelsen dog ikke i sig selv ubetinget garanti for at udstyret kan fungere korrekt p samtlige nettermineringspunkter p de offentlige telefonnet I tilf lde af problemer b r De i f rste omgang henvende Dem til leverand ren af udstyret Dit apparaat is goedgekeurd volgens Beschikking 98 482 EG van de Raad voor de pan Europese aansluiting van enkelvoudige eindapparatuur op het openbare geschakelde telefoonnetwerk PSTN Dutch Gezien de verschillen tussen de individuele PSTN s in de verschillende landen biedt deze goed keuring op zichzelf geen onvoorwaardelijke garantie voor een succesvolle werking op elk PSTN netwerkaansluitpunt Neem bij problemen in eerste instantie contact op met de leverancier van het apparaat Ihe equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European m single terminal
76. rienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The use of a shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television recep tion It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration U S Government Printing Office Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada For use with AC Adaptor Model Pour Utiliser Avec Modele ADP 45GB 45W ADP 50GB 50W PA 1530 50W or ADP 60DH 60W Power Safety Requirement Products with electrical current ratings up to 6A and weighing more than 3Kg must use approved power cords greater than or equal to HOSVV F 3G 0 75mm or HOSVV F 2G 0 75mmx Safety Statements UL Safety Notices R
77. rks 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 Applied More Testing Austria Yes NO Belgium Yes No Czech Republic NO not applicable Denmark Yes Yes Finland Yes No France Yes No Germany Yes No Greece Yes No Hungary NO not applicable Iceland Yes No Ireland Yes No Italy Pending Pending Israel No No Lichtenstein Yes No Luxemburg Yes No The Netherlands Yes Yes Norway Yes No Poland No not applicable Portugal No not applicable Spain No not applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM
78. s Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC JG zz External Parallel Port External PS 2 USB TV Out Air Vent and c c amp Monitor Port Expansion Port Port Port Cooling Fan D O den 8 Port OQ D 9 The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra tion above LAN Port The RJ 45 LAN port supports an RJ 45 Ethernet cable The internal LAN supports 10Base T or 100Base TX standard or duplex networks The built in connector allows convenient use without a dongle L Modem Port The RJ 11 telephone port supports an RJ 11 telephone cable The internal modem supports up to 56K V 90 transfers The built in connector allows convenient use without a dongle WARNING 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 O External Monitor Port 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 amp Parallel Port The 25 pin D sub parallel printer port supports parallel devices such as printers hard drives removable drives or scanners LJ External Expansion Port The Ex
79. s been designed to make it as easy to use as possible It is a menu driven pro gram which means you can scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices When you start up the computer press F2 to call up the Setup utility NOTE Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not exactly reflect your BIOS screens Configuring the BIOS 5 Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports an easy to use BIOS update software called WINFLASH which is in stalled through the provided support CD If you need help installing or using WINFLASH refer to the Driver amp Utility Manual BIOS Menu Bar Security The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features SECURITY Use this menu to set a password to control bootup and control access to the BIOS setup menu POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program To access the menu bar items press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highligh
80. s 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 58 EXIT EVENT e Any device e Battery low e Any Key e Power button The fan turns ON for active cooling when the temperature reaches the safe upper limit The CPU decreases speed for passive cooling when the temperature exceeds the safe upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit Using the Notebook PC d System Memory Expansion Optional memory is not required to use this Notebook PC Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources The Notebook PC comes with 128MB built in memory One standard 144 pin SO DIMM Small Outline Dual In line Memory Module socket is available for system memory expan sion using a common 3 3 Volt 133MHz SDRAM SO DIMM module Currently SO DIMM memory sizes are available in 64MB 128MB 256MB or 512MB for each module 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 Only purchase
81. s may result in the loss of working data WARNING Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Notebook PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model Getting Started 3 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 Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time A new battery pack must completely charge before the Notebook PC is disconnected from external power When the battery power is low the battery power LED will blink 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 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 ran
82. sing the Notebook PC d 2 Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed by the PC card Usually connectors can only be inserted in one orientation Look for a sticker icon or marking on one side of the connector representing the top side CAUTION Stopping the PC card service is necessary before removing a PC card 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 Press in the toggle eject button and release The recessed spring loaded toggle button will extend when pushed in and released 2 Press the extended button again to eject the PC Card Carefully pull the ejected PC card out of the socket d Using the Notebook PC Modem and Network Connections Ld d The built in modem and network model comes with both an RJ 11 and an RJ 45 port RJ 11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings some commercial buildings may have telephone wir ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible RJ 45 network cables are found connecting network computers to network hubs or switches usually found in business environments NOTE The built in modem and network cannot be installed later as an upgrade Mo dem and or network can be installed as a PC card PCMCIA W
83. stem Date 67 System Time 67 Type 69 Ultra DMA Mode 71 Appendix A C Canadian Department of Communications 2 Capital Lock 31 CardBus 50 CD Control Buttons 34 CDRH Regulations 3 Colored Hot Keys 29 Cooling Fan 17 21 CTR 21 Approval 6 D Display Panel 15 Display Panel Latch 22 DVD ROM Drive Information 40 E External Audio Connections 48 F Fast Infrared Port 18 21 Federal Communications Commission 2 G Glossary 84 H Headphone Jack 22 Instant Launch Keys 30 Internal Modem Compliancy 82 Internet Launch Key 30 IR Wireless Communication 54 89 90 A Appendix K Keyboard 15 L Laser Safety 45 M Macrovision Notice 3 Microsoft Windows Keys 32 Modem and Network Connections 52 Modem Port 20 Monitor Out Connection 47 Mouse or Keyboard Connection 49 N Network Connection 53 Nordic Cautions 3 Numeric Keypad alternate 32 O Owner Information 92 P PC Card PCMCIA Sockets 50 Pointing Device 36 Power Connection 26 Power Indicator 31 Power Management Modes 57 Power State Summary 58 Power Switch 15 Power On Self Test POST 27 Powering OFF 28 Powering ON 27 Processor Upgrades 58 Programmable Launch Key 30 R Region Definitions 42 Regional Playback Information 42 Restarting or Rebooting 28 S Securing Your Notebook PC 61 Status Indicators 30 Suspend Mode 57 87 System Memory Expansion 58 T Table of Contents 9 Thermal Power Control 58 Touchpad and Buttons 1
84. sword Enter Password on boot Hard disk Password Enter lt Enter gt to change password Enter again to disable password Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Security menu The passwords control access to the BIOS and certain Security menu options during system startup The passwords are not case sensitive In other words it makes no difference whether you enter a password using upper or lowercase letters The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords a Supervisor password and a User password When disabled anyone may access all BIOS Setup program functions When enabled the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all Security menu options 75 76 5 Configuring the BIOS System Password Enter The system password protects the BIOS settings When Enabled you will be prompted for a pass word after you press F2 to enter BIOS setup To Enable Select Enter and press Enter type a password and press Enter type the same pass word again and press Enter to confirm You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters Symbols and other keys are ignored To Disable Select Set and press Enter without entering a password Password on boot Disabled Password on boot requires the System Password
85. t and other infrared devices such as remote controls close to the infrared port Enabling Infrared MS Windows ME Infrared connection is called Wireless Link and should be enabled by default Look for the icon in the Control Panel See the Drivers and Utilities manual for detailed setup instructions File Edit View Favorites Tools Help File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back gt Seach GyFolders lt BHistoy iS GE X A Ed E gt Qsearch GyFolders 3 D X a SS Address E Control Panel D e Bo Address E Control Panel Go Ss SS Ll cn z D en KR E xr Lu dm Kei ei i D se Accessibiliy AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Dial Up cxi mm xd Control Panel i Options Hardware Pagans Updates Networking Accessibility Add Remove Add Remove Administrative Date Time Control Panel Hardware Programs Tools 1 GP A SS D od IG 7 deeg Use the settings in Control Panel to Si Lay Fr SL amp E personalize your computer Ad ai amp 9 j Use the settings in Control Panel to Display Folder Options Fonts Gaming Internet Keyboard personalize your computer Display only commonly used Control Options Options Display Folder Options Fonts Game Internet Panel options c P e WS Select an item to view its description Controllers Options Select an item to view its description ET 9 sz SY A 4 ey ae WS Sa d E ge e uu
86. t the Mode FIR LO Address amp IRQ for DMA Channel 1 Infrared Parallel Port 378H IRQ7 Mode ECP EPP ECP DMA Select 3 Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit NOTE The presence of sub items in this menu is dependent on certain relevant settings WARNING Changing the default address and IRQ settings for Serial Port or Parallel Port can cause conflicts with other system devices or installed peripherals IR Port 2F8H IRQ3 This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC s serial COMI port The configuration options are 3FSH IRQ4 2F8H IRQ3 3ESH IRQ4 2ESH IRQ3 Disabled Mode FIR The Mode field allows you to select either Standard Infrared SIR or Fast Infrared FIR commu nication mode The configuration options are SIR FIR DMA Channel 1 The DMA Channel field allows you to configure the Parallel port DMA Channel for the selected ECP mode The configuration options are 1 3 73 74 D Configuring the BIOS Parallel Port 378H IRQ7 This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port The configuration options are Dis abled 378H IRQ7 278H IRQ5 Mode ECP EPP The Mode field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode The configuration options are Normal EPP ECP ECP EPP EPP Mode When the EPP mode is selected the standard and bidirectional modes are also avail able
87. ted BIOS Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar and those that are not with their corresponding alternates and functions Navigation Key s Function Description F1 or Alt H Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Esc or Alt X Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub menu lt or keypad arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right T or 4 keypad arrows Moves the highlight up or down between fields minus or F5 Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field plus or F6 or space Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field Enter Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Home or PgUp Moves the cursor to the first field End or PgDn Moves the cursor to the last field F9 Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults F10 Saves changes and exits Setup 65 66 5 Configuring the BIOS General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing F1 or the Alt H combi nation The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions Scroll Bar When a scroll bar appears
88. ternal Expansion Port is for connection to an optional AI Box to support optional drive modules More details given later 20 Knowing the Parts 2 PS 2 Port The PS 2 port is for connecting an external PS 2 mouse or PS 2 keyboard to the Notebook PC if you do not want to use the built in pointing device and keyboard Simultaneous use of two PS 2 devices re quires an optional PS 2 Y adapter It is recommended that you use either a USB mouse or a USB keyboard so that dual PS 2 connections are not required USB Port Universal Serial Bus USB supports many USB compatible devices such as keyboards pointing de vices video cameras modems hard disk drives printers monitors and scanners connected in a series up to 12Mbits sec USB allows up to 127 devices to run simultaneously on a single computer with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as additional plug in sites or hubs USB supports hot swapping of devices so that peripherals can be connected or disconnected while the Notebook PC is ON T V Out Port For times when you need a really big display try the TV Out function TV Out allows a high definition connection to a television or video projection device using a Super VHS S Video cable not pro vided An adapter is provided for use with RCA inputs available on all standard video devices This port support NTSC or PAL formats 6y Air Vent and Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON when
89. the temperature rises past a set threshold The cooling fan is an extra feature needed for upgrading to faster processors in the future The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to exit the Notebook PC Do not block the air vents or else overheating may occur 21 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC Display Panel Latch Status LEDs 0000000000 2 0000000000 0000000000 00000000090 Left Audio Speaker 3 CD Control Buttons Right Audio Speaker o 5 5 JOMOd qo aJ1 do lt 6 Display Panel Latch One display panel latch is used to lock the display panel in the closed position dh Audio Speaker Left amp Right The built in speaker allows you to hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound in high quality 16 bit stereo when used with external stereo headphones or speakers All audio features are software controlled amp Audio In Audio input allows feeding in audio from another source in order to listen to it using the Notebook PC s speakers or to use it for digital multimedia files A Microphone Jack Mic In The mono microphone jack can be used to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices Using this jack automatically disables the built in microphone Headphone Jack Head Out
90. tion key while pressing a key with a colored command 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 F1 F5 F6 etc Fn Z Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save E i to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup Fn Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness Fn Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness F7 LCD Icon F7 Toggles the display panel ON and OFF This also stretches your screen Gi on 7 Toga i area 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 exter nal displays in this series Notebook PC LCD gt External Monitor gt Both gt TV TV Turns OFF the Notebook PC s display and switches to TV out mode These functions do not work in 256 Colors select High Color in Display Property Settings Speaker Icons F10 Toggles the speakers ON and OFF only in Windows OS Fn Down Speaker Icon F11 Decreases the speaker volume only in Windows OS Fn Up Speaker Icon F12 Increases the speaker volume only in Windows OS s Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to Fn KS use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Fn Scr Lk Del Toggles the Scr
91. tops CD playing while playing 5 CD Play Pause Begins CD playing While playing press to pause 6 CD Skip to Next Track Press and release quickly Press and release Skips to the next track during CD playing Fast Forward Press and hold over 1 sec Press and hold this button to slowly increase the audio volume 4 Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Disc Drive Portable Module Bay optional Module Drives optional External Connections optional PC Card PCMCIA Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Processor amp Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Vehicle Air amp Vehicle Only Power Adapters optional Securing Your Notebook PC optional 35 d Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC s integrated touchpad pointing device is fully compatible with all two three but ton and scrolling knob PS 2 mice The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts Cursor Movement therefore mechanical failures can be avoided A device driver is still required for working with some application software See the Driver amp Utility Scroll Up Guide for information on drivers and utilities for the touchpad Right Click Scroll Down Left Click Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchp
92. tual display will be dependent on the drive you have installed in your Notebook PC After using the legend keys to make your selections in this sub menu press the Esc key to return to the Main menu T1 D Configuring the BIOS Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the main menu bar display the Advanced menu as shown below AwardBIOS Setup dilit Advanced ETTSTISIT Item Specific Help Enter to go to the sub menu UO Device Configuration Internal Pointing Device Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit gt I O Device Configuration described on next page Pressing Enter when this field is highlighted calls up a sub menu for configuring the Notebook PC s serial and parallel ports Internal Pointing Device Enabled This allows you to turn ON or OFF the Notebook PC s built in touchpad Some external pointing devices have extra functions that may not function without turning OFF the Notebook PC s touchpad The configuration options are Enabled Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled This field speeds up the Power On Self Test POST routine by skipping certain redundant tests Con figuration options are Disabled Enabled 72 Configuring the BIOS 5 UO Device Configuration sub menu AwardBIOS Setup Utilit EE Advanced nS a a a arn sa IR Port 2F8H IRQ3 lt Enter gt to selec
93. tware 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 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 Charge Indicator The charge indicator LED shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON Battery charging Blinking Battery power lower than 1040 Off Battery is charged or completely drained Cj Activity Indicator Indicates that the Notebook PC is accessing one or more storage device s such as the hard disk or optical storage drive The light flashes proportional to the access time A 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 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 31 3 Getting Started Microsoft Windows Keys There are two special Windows keys on the keyboard as described below The key with the Windows Logo activat
94. uilt in modem 26AWG or higher see Glos sary for more information This is an example of the e CAUTION For electrical Telephone Telephone cable Wall Jack with RJ 11 connectors Using the Notebook PC d Network Connection 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 1OOBASE TX speeds your network cable must be category 5 not category 3 with twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100Mbps it must be connected to a LOOBASE TX hub not a JOOBASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring Duplex transfers up to 200Mbps is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a switch with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting 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 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 connectors Network Hub or Switch This is an example of the Notebook PC connected to a Netw
95. use A software controlled scrolling function is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow easy Windows or web navigation N al Status Indicators Status indicator details are described in section 3 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC e 099 amp o i e Air Vent amp Cooling Fan x y n Name Card Holder e Reset Button H Gi Hr Gi g Battery Pack Hard Disk Drive 4 WARNING The bottom of the Notebook PC can get very hot Be careful when han A 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 16 Knowing the Parts 2 The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page G Air Vent and Cooling Fan The cooling fan turns ON when the temperature rises past a set threshold The cooling fan is an extra feature needed for upgrading to faster processors in the futu
96. ve or DVD ROM drive Other Boot Device currently refers to booting from a network drive NOTE To boot from LAN set this item to the top and Enable Onboard LAN Boot ROM Configuring the BIOS 5 Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program you should save your changes and exit Setup Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu AwardBIOS Setup Utilit Hain Advanced Security Power Boot Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit setup utility and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS Help Select Item Change Yalues Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit NOTE Pressing the Esc key does not exit this menu You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu Exit Saving Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the Notebook PC is turned off Once this option is selected a confirma tion is asked Select Yes to save changes and exit Exit Discarding Changes This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program If you have made changes to the fields other than system date system time and passwor
97. w electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings 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 d CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual 11 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 Knowing the Parts Gives you information on the Notebook PC s components Getting Started Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC Using the Notebook PC Gives you information on using the Notebook PC s components Configuring the BIOS Gives you information on configuring the BIOS software Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual
98. xplosion Do not use power adapters or batteries from other devices to reduce the risk of injury to persons due to fire or explosion Use only UL certified power adapters or batteries supplied by the manufacturer or authorized retailers Table of Contents 1 Introducing the Notebook PC eese ceres eere nnne 11 ADOUt TS BE LU 12 2 Knowing the POE CC 13 WO NS EE 14 sete M e o AMEN are ai n Ea 16 E lee om 18 ait NS MEN 19 amical q S 20 FO CS TNT u 22 S Cuire Eit nilo RE A a EE 23 Jono ne Batory PAOR cree 24 le dn E 25 Wel COMIC COM E 26 Powering ON The Notebook PC 27 Power Management Stand By and Hibernate nnnnn0nnnnnnnnnnnnannnonennnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnenerenenreenne 28 Bet adi e er ee UNG Mere ONUS 28 Powering OFF Ihe eese Sad o E TET 28 SING SHINS YOON ENERO me 29 Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators cccceeccecseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeesaeseesaeeesaaeeesseeeeeeas 30 ASANTENI cr R 30 Status Indicators Externally VISIDIO sets scout qu Ex den e RRu EE VoL ESE EEEE a 31 4 Using the Notebook e 35 PONURO RT 36 Op cal DSC RE 39 Portable Module Day 43 Optional External CGonnechons nennen nennen nnne nnne nnn nnne nnns 47 mE o OIG Ree E 50
99. y Slave described later gt Secondary Master described later Secondary Slave described later 67 68 5 Configuring the BIOS Video Display Device LCD amp CRT This field allows you to select and enable video display devices such as an LCD panel an external CRT LCD monitor or both The configuration options are LCD amp CRT LCD CRT Installed Memory 128 MB display field This field displays the amount of extended memory as detected by the system Unfortunately this will not tell you how much is onboard and how much is added to the SO DIMM socket You must visually inspect the SO DIMM socket if you are considering expanding your memory You cannot make changes to this field This is a display only field Configuring the BIOS 5 Primary Master sub menu E This field is used to configure the primary IDE drive installed in the system To configure a hard disk drive select this sub menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub menu AwardBIOS Setup Utilit BB Hain EES T Auto ype lt Enter gt to select the type of the IDE drive User Type HDD allows you to set each entry on your own Cylinders 1024 Heads 255 Sectors 63 CHS Capacity 8422MB Maximum LBA Capacity 30005MB WARNING Ultra DMA mode 3 4 5 can be enabled only when BIOS detects shielded 80 pin cable Multi Sector Transfers Maximum SMART Monitoring Disabled PIO Mode 4 Ultra DMA Mode 5

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