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5. ul A 2 1 Overview 1 1 E Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 I in the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a Z7 of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users a If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then Notes the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more boxes with the mark detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the above to find detailed remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every information about the thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You computer s features may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A I Check the light colored Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the X symbol Also please note the safety and handli
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7. er Click the volume sigs wing T wm coc BERE icon in the taskbar to 2H System Sound Events x check the setting Speaker Configuration Sound Effects Room Correction Default Format gt Windows Media Player 9 Speaker Configuration Te Volume Control EE zj gt Tag 9 Q Sound Recorder e Full range Speakers y Front left and right H Right click the icon ll Surround speakers y to access the menu a b O ve Virtual Surround Tm 9 30 d REALTEK Lx Figure 2 6 Realtek Audio Manager 2 10 Audio Features Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR To configure your computer s infrared port on the right of the computer for Far In 7 d frared FIR communication follow these steps DIEA Communication 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control The infrared transceiver Panel operates on a Line of 2 Double click Infrared Network and Internet Category icon Sight 3 Click Hardware tab and click the Properties button mE 4 Click the Change settings button and click Advanced tab pie eux tatealle e 5 Select Infrared Transceiver A and change the Value to HP HSDL 2300 perdus wu Line ON 3600 Sight between your 6 Click OK OK system s transceiver and the destination s 7 Restart the computer if prompted to do so transceiver You can enable disable the infrared
8. L n Overview 1 3 E Quick Start Guide System Software ALS Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is TV Tuner Module not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a different system Support you will find the following operating systems are supported Note that the TV Tuner module factory options in Windows Vista are supported by the Win dows Media Center software which comes built in to the Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate Editions only Windows XP Home or Professional re Windows XP Media Center Edition re Windows Vista 64 bit Home Basic Edition In order to run Windows Vista without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires Windows Vista 64 bit an 1GB of system memory Windows Vista 64 bit Home Premium Edition If your purchase in cludes a TV Tuner op tion and you are re configuring your system for a different system u you should install either Note For information on the Windows XP OS specifically power video and driver VIII I Nal m Nui um9 information see Windows XP Information on page D I um or Ultimate Edi tions only Business Enterprise Ultimate Editions Table 1 1 Operating Systems Supported ra ee a ER 1 4 Overview System Startup Quick Start Guide g Remove all packing materials Place the computer on a stable surface Securely attach any peripherals you want to
9. protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans Change settings that are currently unavailable Power and sleep buttons and lid settings On batte A Plugged in password on wakeup J dini In the left menu and se When I press the power button Sleep Do nothin lecting the options click Q3 went pressthe sleep button SESS Sleep il Change settings that Shut down are currently unavail amp When I close the lid Sleep m Sleep able Password protection on wakeup Require a password ommended When your tomus salle vim sleep no one can access ie data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account password Figure 5 4 Power Options Define Power Buttons Don t require a password When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t locked changes Came 3 8 Configuring the Power Button Power Management Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Low Battery Warning Battery Power Your computer s battery power is dependent upon many factors including the pro PPa os rari grams you ar
10. 5 6 IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave Main Menu 5 7 Installed Memory Main Menu sss 5 7 Advanced Ment 5 rsccecsnnsasductisagntinssesmteeodsusmieaesiaselueandents 5 8 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 9 National 381 SIO Control Sub Menu Advanced Menu eee 5 10 Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu 5 10 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 5 10 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu 5 10 Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu 5 10 Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 5 10 Preface OS Cty II RT 5 11 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 11 Password on boot Security Menu 5 12 Boot MONU m D 5 13 las aho E E E 5 14 Upgrading The Computer Sag 6 1 When Notto Opera iata tieni ERR ELA EERXVE Seg RR Erbe doUd 6 2 IRemoying tbe Battery 22th ce reis ni ren 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s sssss 6 4 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 6 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device s 6 9 Modules OVELVIe asocio sa aee E aiabhedons 7 1 Wireless LAN Module sisssstisrrsevcsnnseaatsvicarssrccaxseohssewonseee 7 2 Intel WLAN Driver Installation 2 0 0 cceeeees 7 2 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation
11. cr Ed Name Date modif Type Size Intel jp utitititii1 Qa Users 4 Windows Files of type Open as read only Browse to the directory where the desired application exe see the sidebar program exists Double Click on the program file or choose Open 2 8 Application Hot Key Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to Ze your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in Mouse Driver much the same way as a two button mouse The central button may be configured to If you are using an exter function as you require nal mouse your operat ing system may be able Install the TouchPad driver see page 4 6 and then double click the TouchPad to auto configure your driver icon E in the taskbar to configure the functions You may then configure the mouse during its instal TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your allen or only nane lis basic functions Be sure preferences The TouchPad may be toggled on off by means of the Fn F1 key to check the device s combination You will have one of two TouchPad options as pictured below user documentation for details a Mouse Properties F Mouse Properties NES S S Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware f Device Settings B Bore T
12. Q0 COM Oo J A eee Overview 2 1 Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5 mm The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in Up grading the Hard Disk Drive s on page 6 4 Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Optical Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual de vice will depend on the model you purchased see Storage Options on page C 4 The optical device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot de vice if properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 13 Loading Discs To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpecte
13. Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a
14. 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound gt Device Manager 3 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts User Account Control Win Vista If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Continue or Allow and follow the installation procedure as direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process Just click Install this driver software anyway or Install to continue the in stallation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installa tion procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure 4 4 Driver Installation Driver Installation Procedure Chipset This driver is included in the Windows Vista OS and therefore does not need to installed from the C
15. Attaching Other Displays B 7 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Display Mode Only one of your displays is used Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display s This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content Dualview Mode Dualview Mode treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When Dualview is enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It 1s therefore possi ble to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program visi ble in the other display PETENS A E c Q 1 H U NN QN 71 B 8 Display Modes NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Using New Display Detected to Enable Extended Mode 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Ifa New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC Adjust commonly used mobility settings and click Connect display 3 Click to select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended 4 Click Right or Left under Extend your desktop 5 Click Apply gt OK 49 New Display Detected Choose the appearance of your display Figure
16. ranty Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the defini tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet Becareful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage device this CD DVD USB device provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one 8 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system
17. 2 HDD Bay Cover Removal 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s Upgrading The Computer Remove screws D and lift the bracket up from the hard disk Slide the hard disk in the direction of the arrow Remove the hard disk Insert the new hard disk into the computer Re Insert the bracket and insert screws D SONO oS Figure 6 3 HDD Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 6 5 Upgrading The Computer Figure 6 4 Bay Cover Screws Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDR II DDR2 type memory modules see Memory on page C 2 The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the bay cover D 6 6 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 4 Gently pull the two release latches amp DJ on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 5 Figure 6 5 RAM Module Release NAR As Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance ES E 7 P Ed quee bii lu j 5 Figure 6 6
18. 3 Click Finish to restart your computer 4 Seeconfiguration instructions for the Applica tion Hot Key on page 2 8 Figure 4 5 Optional Drivers Installer Screen 4 6 Driver Installation Wireless LAN See the appropriate install procedure for your WLAN module in Intel WLAN Driver Installation on page 7 2 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation on page 7 2 PC Camera See the install procedure in PC Camera Driver In stallation on page 7 7 Bluetooth See the install procedure in Bluetooth Driver Instal lation on page 7 12 TV Tuner See the install procedure in Mini PCI TV Tuner Module on page 7 14 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Ove rview BIOS Settings Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Incorrect settings can Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test asaya a pe mistakes return to Set Configuration The Setup utility up and restore the Set If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes to the JU wiv DISHES si s system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing The
19. 36 Setting Up SATA RAID
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21. When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel in Windows Vista to configure this fea ture If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow pee os er button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Hibernate Shut Down Sleep Power Button Sleep Sleep is the default power mode when the power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds You may configure the options for the power button from the Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel in Windows Vista see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page 3 8 for details Turning on the Computer 3 3 Power Management Z Resuming Operation If the display is off the system can resume by pressing any key on the keyboard The system can resume from Sleep mode by pressing the Sleep But ton key combination Fn F4 or power button Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to protect your data Figure 5 1 Power Plan Advanced Settings Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You can use or modify an existing
22. appropriate option GeForce Go 7900 GTX niew Display Settings Performance amp Quality Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Settings Tools PowerMizer NVRotate Temperature Settings Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates Desktop Management Menu Editing Detect Displays Device Settings gt gt ee 1 E NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX VIDIA n View allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card nView Display Mode V Laptop Display 3 Analog Display u Analog Display V g Laptop Display Primary display Secondary display AR Laptop Display N Analog Display a z Make this the primary display L isable auto panning on secot nView Display Mode Options The display options list ed under the Primary Secondary display drop boxes will differ according to the dis plays attached and the Display Mode chosen Figure D 6 Primary Secondary Display Dropbox 7 Click the display icon to select it and then click the Device Settings button to make any adjustments for the selected display including Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates 8 Click Apply to confirm any setting changes D 10 Video Features Windows XP Information To Enable Extended Desktop for NVIDIA VGA 1 2 3 4 5 Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port and turn it on Click Start point to Settings or click Control Panel and click Control Pane
23. DVO Kegon Volume Direis Dita Moal DVis omen ered he play in aera egeo To ples A ii pagara D cs peur ciga yaa and celi poe CADI dme da USA Canada virer pageant by ipslectng cece aches aea bom the CAUTION Taug change the ren as kried number of mes Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt ipea eni Ufecsec o ave pu OD diee i3 a dle CoU Changez semerang 5 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong FO RO MI SAAS E A OPARTA RR AN tu CeCe OF Atgharesinn a South amp Central America Mexico Australia Apa New Zealand hedom Argals N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa Caen lager Ric Selected Hew Pigeon i China me if fa Table D I DVD Region Codes Figure D 1 DVD Regions D 2 DVD Regional Codes Windows XP Information Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows XP and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop You can customize the look of the Start menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu Open Actreghe Wrakken Explore Se k Search 47 5e Program Access and Def auts Properties 1 ee Wirra CRo Open All Users
24. Don t try to remove a CD DVD while the sys tem is accessing it This may cause the system to crash 2 4 Optical Device Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see Changing DVD Regional Codes on page 1 14 DVD Regional Coding Table 2 1 Region Geographical Location TT i i ius General DVD Region Volumes Driver Details DVD Regional Coding Most DVDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play U S A C an ad a regionalized DVD e your vla Me ig must set your DVO ditis to i play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list Western Eu rope Japan So uth CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even Africa Middle East amp Egypt if you reinstall Windows or move your DVD drive to a different computer Changes remaining 5 Figure 2 3 South East Asia Taiwan South To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK DVD Regions 3 Korea The Philippines Indonesia United Arab Emirates a Hong Kong ado 4 Uruguay Uzbekistan South amp Central America Mexico Vanuatu Vatican City Y Australia New Zealand Current Region Not Selected N Korea Russia Eastern Europe New Region Region 1 India amp Most of Africa
25. O A 1 Network Corrections LAN or High Speed Internet 2 k Local Aree Connection 4 t ai 1394 Connection Chasa a winches network ck gri s p chap ln bem to SET MD ee Se Gm n MD Uem eet ajoute LE ie iain Es igi HM i Len LLL sali mort Figure D 16 Wireless Network Control Panels Bluetooth Driver Installation l A DE 10 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Optional gt Yes and then click 3 Blue tooth gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next Click the button to accept the license agree ment and then click Next Click Next gt Next gt Install Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer The IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window screen will appear on restart You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Start gt Pro erams All Programs gt IVT BlueSoleil or by clicking the taskbar icon B View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu press F1 in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Windows XP Information WT Corporation BluoSoloil Main Window Eje yiwe My Bluntecth My Services ooh Hep rm Name M OSDAGBADSFERS REY M 6DABRADSEE 24 De 10 641 See BD PAN TP 152 LIRA SIL mme o Dn 5 m v we Doz S
26. Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Then call your service representative EISE X J C J J uA Ja A 1 Overview 8 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer ap pears not to be working Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power Indicators see LED Indicators on page I 7 to see the computer s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 8 the Fn F4 key combi nation or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adj
27. Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Go to the Advanced menu Select Advanced Chipset Control and press Enter Select SATA RAID Function and press Enter then select Enabled and press Enter 12 13 14 15 16 17 Windows XP Information Press Esc and go to the Boot menu Set the external CD DVD ROM Drive make sure the Microsoft Windows OS CD is inserted as the first device in the boot order from the Boot Device menu Attach the external USB floppy disk drive to one of the notebook computer s USB ports Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu or press F10 and Enter and press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the computer Press Ctrl i to enter RAID configuration menu Select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial 0 FUJITSU MHV2040B NW56T5C25FAF 2 FUJITSU MHT2060B NROUT52256W7 Figure D 16 Intel R Matrix Storage Manager 18 Type the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field Setting Up SATA RAID D 35 Windows XP Information 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 26 27 28 29 30 Specify the RAID level RAID 0 or RAID 1 see Table D 4 on page D 34 and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field Press Enter and the system will select the physical disks to use Press Enter and select if applicable the Strip Size best s
28. and it is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated Only install drivers for modules WLAN PC Camera and Bluetooth included in your purchase option Installation Methods WinXP You may choose to install the drivers from the autorun program or install them manually Windows XP Information Table D 3 Driver Installation Driver Installation D 21 Windows XP Information What to Install This section covers driver and utility installation instruc tions for Windows XP Home amp Professional Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM click Install WinXP Drivers button and then click the appropriate driver name from the Drivers Installer menu and then follow the instructions to install the driver AI ternatively Click Start and navigate Browse to fol low the manual setup instructions Drivers Installer EB Figure D 13 Drivers Installer Screen 1 Check the driver installation order from Table D 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become greyed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages Driv ers Installer E R
29. 2 Click Optional and then click 1 Wireless Lan gt Yes 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Optional and then click 1 Wireless Lan Yes 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes 4 Click Finish to complete the installation Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows Vista see overleaf 7 2 Wireless LAN Module Modules Connecting to a Wireless Network Make sure the Wireless LAN module 1s turned on 1 Click the taskbar wireless icon ij and then click Connect to a network or right click the icon E and then click Connect to a network E onnect to a network Not Connected Turn on activity animation Figure 7 1 Taskbar Menus AK Wireless networks are available Turn af notificationaf new getworks Click icon Right click icon Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center d Network and Sharing Center 2 Inthe Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu 3 Alist of currently available networks will appear You can also use the Network and Sharing Center control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Securnty enabled nebeark Security enalbled ne bevark Figure 7 2 Connect to a Network W
30. B 6 Extend your desktop New Display Detected Extended To select different settings go to Display Settings in Control Panel qi Apph OK Cancel PE O Q Z fburc I CR Display Modes B 9 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Using Display Settings to Enable Extended Mode Z 1 Attach your external monitor to the DVI Out Port or TV to the 7 pin S Video Out l l jack and turn it on Display Settings 2 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Extended Desktop Panel Use the control panelto 9 Click Adjust screen resolution under the Appearance and Personalization drag the monitors to menu or double click Personalization gt Display Settings match the physical ar 4 Click the monitor icon e g EJ and make sure you have checked Extend the rangement you wish to desktop onto this monitor and click Apply use E E Display Settings E99 Monitor You can drag any icons or windows across to ei ther display desktop which makes it possible to have one program visible in one of the dis plays and a different program visible in the Click the appropriate monitor icon e g B to be able to select the option to extend the desktop on to it Drag the icons to match your monitors Identify Monitors In this example the Primary mon itor illis on th
31. Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options Pay attention to the instructions on battery care in Battery Information on page 3 9 Select a power plan Power plans can help you maurmnize your computer s performance or conserve energy Make a plan active by selecting it or cheese a plan and customize it by changing its power settings Tell me more shout power plans Plans shown on the battery meter amp BRalieced Battery igre Gee hoew when to turn eff the hange plan settings Pedcemance 228 display Change when the coenputer Power saver Battery ie 922929 sleeps change plan settings Vertoerrunce 95 High performance Battery ide 929 Set abo hance plan settings Perfoemance 222028 yep Personalizstion Windows Mebi Center Lurt Atz nunt Note Sleep is the default power saving state in Windows Vista Figure 1 11 Power Options Power Options 1 19 E Quick Start Guide Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Chapter 2 Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical Device e 7 in 1 Card Reader e ExpressCard Slot e Application Hot Key TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR Adding a Printer pI AA
32. RAM Module Removal 6 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 7 Upgrading The Computer 7 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory socket 8 The modules pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the socket as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 9 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the socket levers click into place to secure the module 10 Replace the cover and screws see Figure 6 4 11 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS will register the new memory configuration as it starts up 6 8 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device s 1 Turn the computer off turn it over and remove the battery 2 Slide the latch towards the unlock symbol and hold it in place 3 Slide latch while still holding latch in place in the direction indicated by the arrow in order to push the device out of the computer Figure 6 7 Removing the CD DVD Device s Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device s 6 9 Upgrading The Computer 6 10 Modules Chapter 7 Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules some of which are optional which may come with your computer depending on the configur
33. Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 11Automail SETUP EXE and click OK To continue click Next Next Finish Run the program from the Auto Mail Checker in the Start menu Start gt Programs All Pro grams gt Auto Mail Checker Click the icon gt in the taskbar to input the e mail account details Windows XP Information Module Drivers See the following pages for the driver installation proce dures for any of the optional modules included in your purchase configuration Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth Modules GAG BIG Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Power Toggle for the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Modules Enable power to the modules as follows Fn F11 Wireless LAN Module Power Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle The LED indicator 9 will be green if the WLAN or Bluetooth modules are on What to Install D 27 Windows XP Information PC Camera Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Latest PC Camera Driver Information Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pag click Cancel if you see a New Hardware es for the latest updated information on t
34. Windows Vista and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop You can customize the look of the Start menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu Open me F e Default Programs OG oe zi Explore TENES ry EEE Search E ca E u a 1 x e 9 3 e Properties pag lie j DT e Maa n Open All Users e h red e Explore All Users e F E L4 i x sk Tote ed iraa Uere Properties E Boris E 7 ine mi cxuan deum Tack E BG gt 2 Ke 9 SER TEREE x L l TT E Dente Cli to o toggle ategory View E Figure 1 9 Start Menu amp Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows Vista provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View 1 16 Windows Vista Start Menu amp Control Panel Quick Start Guide g Video Features This computer features different PCI Express
35. advanced video controls are available from the ATI CATALYST R Control Center tab or GeForce Go tab control panels 9 You can also access Display Properties by right clicking the desktop and scrolling down and clicking Properties Click Settings tab and adjust as above E M X AN o 1 JN JJ Vz c E X Video Features D 5 Windows XP Information Display Properties Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Sever Appearance Settings Le Video Card Options Diag the monitor score to match the physical atiangement ol your monitors eil cara LYST 1 ONT O CENTES The ATI CATALYS TIR Contei Conte a waed to congue af you AT Cathe orma irg Note that card types specifications and driv ers are subject to contin ual updates and changes Check with your service center for the latest details on vid eo cards supported To ager the ATI CATALYSTIR Cortei Center ich ihe buton below 2 qoa 3 Check for driver updates Display em Contact CUSTOMER CARE T PMulighe Monors on ATI Mobilty Fadar XIEN ATI CATALYSTIRI Cortal Cortes Customer reviews gt Send ATI your feedback 2 Visit ati com CATALYST CONT ew CENTET kx qpasily uu Highest 32 ba The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you to configure your dis E Ihe
36. authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineer ing or disassembly is prohibited Intel Core is a trademarks registered trademarks of Intel Corporation SRSC is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna 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 service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Bd aS Warning Use only shielded cables to
37. click Device Manag er Hardware and Sound then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS depen dent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer AD H UC 2 c c UJ PE BE A um B m 1 14 System Map Left View Quick Start Guide System Map Bottom View Figure 1 8 Bottom View Vent Fan Intake Outlet Battery Optical Device Release Latches Video Card HDD RAM Bay Cover Infrared amp Consumer Infrared Transceiver Sub Woofer oe Dm ee Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Information on page 3 9 for full instruc tions System Map Bottom View 1 15 Quick Start Guide Windows Vista Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within
38. connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment l 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 6 5A 130W minimum CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELE COMMUNICATION LINE CORD This Computer s Optical Device is a Laser Class 1 Product Pr
39. icon to bring up the Display Mode options Select an option from the menu and click Yes to accept the settings Click OK to save the changes e Las D cer i I Detect Displays m Certe amp 3 gt t Li 4 F Tel ii Click Detect Displays button to automatically update the attached display information s 7 a T3 eG omgseo a ti Configure the Display Detection Dan Diri o a Option from Display Options in the rus Graphics Settings Tree View pane You can configure the Catalyst Control Center to manually or auto matically detect attached displays Figure D 6 Displays Manager D 12 Video Features Windows XP Information Power Management Features The Power Options control panel icon in Windows see page D 3 allows you to configure power management features for your computer You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk or you may use either Stand by or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the com puter s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned bac
40. instalke Chipset Driver install Intel R 945PM Chipset Utility to your system Figure D 14 Drivers Installer Screen 2 D 22 What to Install Updating Reinstalling Individual Driv ers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Add Remove Programs item If you see the individual driver listed if not see below uninstall it following the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the computer Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add Remove Programs item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Start gt Control Panel 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab gt Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts Windows XP Information What to Install D 23 Windows XP Information Chipset Video for NVIDIA 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes OR OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Click Start menu gt Run and
41. may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire It is recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years EEG H JH A n 7 a5 Battery Information D 19 Windows XP Information Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel es pecially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see page D 17 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page D 13 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges D 20 Battery Information Driver Installation The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Table D 3 lists what you need to install
42. navigate Browse to Browse to D Drivers 00Chipset setup bat and click D Drivers 01 Vga nvg7071 setup exe OK and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next 2 Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if 3 Click Finish to restart the computer you want to continue at any time 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Video for ATI 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes UI OR 1 Click 3 Install Audio Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to DDrivers 0l Vga atiwhgqhSetup exe D Drivers 02Audio Setup exe and click OK and click OK 2 Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if 2 To continue click Next gt Yes you want to continue at any time UJ Click Express Recommended click Con tinue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time 4 Click Finish to restart the computer 3 Click Finish to restart the computer DITE ROCA E ee a Lc Hsc Y ATE G D 24 What to Install Modem 1 Click 4 Install Modem Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 03Modem Setup exe and click OK 2 Click OK gt OK 3 The modem is now ready for configuration A Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is appropri ate for you Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options Win
43. problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems amp Possible Solutions Possible Cause Solution You turned the power on Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the battery is present and but it doesn t work seated properly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The Battery LED power Low Battery Plug in the AC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off indicator m is blinking then on again orange You are losing battery The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power power too quickly Plans on page 3 4 Power Schemes on page D 13 check its settings You may also be using an PC Card ExpressCard device USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully time is shorter than discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information on page 3 9 expected Battery Information o
44. settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life if con figured appropriately Powe Schemes Sl Pee Hele Jubvancr Hibernaie Powe Schemes Ader PowerMeter Advanced Hibernate Low battery alsm v Sow deial ior each battery r Bere fees Paire lae even parani beer mache Power statu Lx 5 A Touba pman UN Low Battery Warning Total tere reram 20 mn When the battery is critically low immediately connect the AC DC adapter to the computer or save your work otherwise the unsaved data will be lost when the power is depleted amp 4 Alam Acton Hohe abor Sound Test 7 Action Hibemaig Fun Program Hore Figure D 12 Power Options Alarm amp Power Meter PE QJ M Q AE Battery Information D 17 Windows XP Information Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its perfor mance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to remove the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page 6 3 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical out let If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is t
45. system will select the physical disks to use 13 Press Enter and select if applicable the Strip Size best set to default 14 Press Enter and select the Capacity size best set to default 15 Press Enter to Create Volume 16 Scroll down to Create Volume and press Enter to create the volume 17 Confirm the selection by pressing Y 18 This will now return to the main menu 19 Select 4 Exit and press Enter then press Y to exit the RAID configuration menu 20 As the computer starts up press a key when you see the message Press any key to boot from CD 21 Press Enter to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS 22 Install the Windows drivers as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 7 18 Setting Up SATA RAID Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried
46. transceiver in the BIOS see National 381 SIO Control Sub Menu Advanced Menu on page 5 10 For further information please refer to the manual of the device you wish to connect Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR 2 11 Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Adding a Printer e The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will Parallel Printer help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for After setting up the print Specific instructions and configuration options er attach the parallel ca ble to the printer USB Printer Connect the printer s Most new printers have a USB interface connection You may use any one of the parallel cable to the Par ports to connect the printer allel to USB converter and then plug the con Install Instructions verter into the USB port 1 Setupthe printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink car tridge etc Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer Windows will identity the Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you printer and either load to supply one Follow the on screen instructions one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Parallel Printer Follow the on screen in E eUCHIONe This is still a very common type of printer The install instructi
47. video cards depending on your purchase option see Video Card Options on page C 3 You can configure display options from the Display Settings control panel in Win dows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed For more detailed video information see NVIDIA Video Driver Installation on page B 1 To access Display Settings in Windows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under the Appearance and Personalization menu or double click Personalization gt Display Settings 3 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 10 on page 1 18 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 10 on page 1 18 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 10 on page 1 18 6 Click GeForce Go tab 7 Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 10 on page 1 18 to access the control panel 8 The NVIDIA Control Panel can also be accessed by right clicking the desktop and then clicking NVIDIA Control Panel Video Features 1 17 Quick Start Guide Display Devices amp Options Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external VGA monitor CRT external Flat Panel Display con nected to the DVI Out port or TV connected to the S Video Out jack as your display device E Display Settings Miroir Generic PnP Monitor and NVIDIA GeF
48. 5 BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure Jaz Advanced Security Boot Main Menu I3 11 05 Item Specific Help System Date 01 10 2007 PIDE Channel 0 Master TOSHIBA MK6034GSX SD1 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or PIDE Channel 0 Slave None lt Enter gt selects field PIDE Channel 1 Slave PIONEER DVD RW DVR K16RS System Memory 1024 MB Available to OS 20002 2a MB VGA Card INVE 7950 EX VBIOS Revision E vH esp VBIOS Build Date 08 31 06 System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system 1 e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes E E 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0 1 Master Slave Main Menu Pressing Enter here opens the sub menu to show the configuration of hard disks and CD DVD device s on the computer s IDE Channels Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you Installed Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed The Main menu also contains information on your video card and video BIOS ver sion Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Select option
49. 6 m 3 13 Drivers amp Utilities o UBER a 4 What to Install 1 ecu stzesc haces eeu km a ere ead boe ask rv aras RxU EE 4 Module Driver Installation eene 4 Driver Installation 22e ere pene eh y ba EUER YER CEN eEPER ER Coa 4 2 Manual Driver Installation eene 4 3 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 4 User Account Control Win Vista eeess 4 4 Windows Security Message eese 4 4 New Hardware Found eee 4 4 Driver Installation Procedure eess 4 5 Go T E S A E NES 4 5 VCO VOA J rm 4 5 AO eE E te ouanieene 4 5 Mod i ea E DoD esM ooi eM DEUS 4 5 LAN m 4 5 l sie nu NN T T TT 4 6 Card Reader ExpressCard sese 4 6 Hotkey UUD MEN T 4 6 Op onal DrIyVErS Mm 4 6 Wireless LAN MT 4 7 POUE E E E 4 7 XIV Isle rere o MC RKU 4 7 TOW bon 4 7 BIOS Utilities Sai RINT 5 The Power On Self Test POST esee 5 2 Forme the POST 2 55 iecore tas ea 5 3 E atal BELGES semonce E tev uon d doni IE PHI O CS IUPDE 5 3 Non Fatal BEOES o1 rr stp ase a Esas veo inque uos 5 3 The setup PEOSTAE eniri an eE de 5 4 FMC rite Seip sonaesincmso i 5 4 SCP O TOCS eea S 5 5 Man MOn TT E E E 5 6 System Time amp Date Main Menu
50. Battery on page 6 3 New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 13 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 7 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery In formation on page 3 9 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack Power Management Battery Life 3 11 Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other I J JHE J J 2 EQ EU 3 12 Battery Life Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer e
51. D Video VGA 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next click Install this driver software anyway if asked if you want to continue 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Audio 1 Click 3 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Drivers amp Utilities Modem 1 Click 4 Install Modem Driver gt Yes 2 Click OK gt OK 3 The modem is now ready for configuration Pd Modem Country Selection Go to the Phone and Modem Options control panel Hardware and Sound and make sure the modem country selection is appropriate for you LAN This driver is included in the Windows Vista OS and therefore does not need to installed from the CD Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities TouchPad Optional Drivers 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes See the pages indicated for the driver installation pro 2 Click Next gt Finish cedures for any modules included in your purchase op 3 Click Restart Now to restart the computer tion 4 You may then configure your TouchPad as out u EN lined in TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on Ie AER page 2 9 iVLobile Cs ie 7 Card Reader ExpressCard M 1 Click 7 Install PCMCIA Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Finish Hot Key Utility 1 Click 8 Install Hotkey Utility gt Yes 2 Click Next
52. D you can also use an external monitor flat panel display or TV as your display device The following are the display options 1 2 3 The built in LCD An external monitor connected to the DVI Out Port may require DVI to VGA converter A flat panel display connected to the DVI Out Port may require DVI to VGA converter A TV connected to the 7 pin S Video Out jack ay ae AG Monitor and TV Tuner If you are connecting both a monitor flat panel display to the DVI Out Port and a cable aeri al to the optional TV Tuner module make sure you attach the cable aerial to the TV Tun er first then the monitor Display Devices B 5 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays Configuring an External Display in Windows Vista 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Ifa New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC gt Adjust commonly used mobility settings and click Connect display 3 Click on any of the buttons to configure the displays to your preferences or click Display Settings in the New Display Detected window to access the control panel Fi B4 d Windows Mobility Center igure D New Display a 25 e cue d nre ag eee Detected Balanced om wireless off Turn on O Duplicate my desktop on all displays mwrored y Show different parts of my desktop en e
53. D Panel Open Quick Start Guide cipi apii LIE ANE WEN The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer 1 1 Blinking The Battery has Reached Critically Orange Low Power Status Second Battery Indicator 2 i n AA Colors Displayed as Above pid The Computer is In Stand by Mode reen Dy Green The AC DC Adapter is Plugged In Be saree Aca v2 The PC Camera Module is Powered Green H On The Bluetooth Module is Powered On e The WLAN Module is Powered On Blinking New Mail Has Arrived Amber E Number Lock is Activated Caps Lock is Activated Scroll Lock is Activated Table 1 2 LED indicators LED Indicators 1 7 Quick Start Guide Hot Key Buttons amp Keyboard These buttons give instant access to the default Inter net browser and e mail program and to a user defined application with one quick button press To use the user defined application Hot Key Button you must install the driver see Hot Key Utility on page 4 6 See Application Hot Key on page 2 8 for configu ration instructions Table 1 3 Hot Key Buttons Activate the Default E Mail Browser Activate the Default Internet Program uS Activate the user specified application e g Microsoft Word or Excel 1 8 Hot Key Buttons amp Keyboard The keyboard has a numerical keypad for easy numer ic data input and features Function Keys to allow you to chan
54. Drivers Others WLAN WLAN Autorun exe Click View User Guide button You can also view the Help menu from the Intel R PROSet Wireless control panel or press F1 key Windows XP Information w Intel PEOSetIAWiIrelers Installer a Se R View Helene Moter Dasi N aiii 2 m t rebos Fu disturbo ite B mni T5027 117a a ulli A Tibi neci hae creamy scd amp HHEESE Tig e allla zwtesoth has iniii rebia au E ouai Cis M pre tak a toriecled veetke tritika cech tothe Profiles b T Figure D 15 Intel PROSet Wireless What to Install D 29 Windows XP Information 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation l Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Optional Yes and then click 2 Wire less Lan Yes Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time Click Finish to complete the installation The operating system 1s the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows XP Access any available wireless networks from the Network Connections control panel in Win dows Start Settings Network Connec tions OR Start Connect To Show all Connections or by clicking the taskbar icon D 30 What to Install Fle dt Wew Favortes Too Advwxed Heb Search ec Folders fe Q
55. Explore All Users 1 Network Connectors jp Printers and Faxes e Toskter ond Start Meris e 5i e TIP 5 ax E L AB Programs p Click here to toggle Category View Figure D 2 Start Menu amp Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel D 3 Windows XP Information Audio Features Z You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Audio SMS EN Devices Windows control panel For advanced options double click the Realtek HD Audio Manager f icon in the taskbar or click the control panel to bring up How high the sound vol the Realtek Audio Configuration menus The volume may also be adjusted by means ume can be set depends ofthe Fn F5 F6 key combination on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows and the volume control function keys on the computer Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the set ting Sy 5 e f a Sound Ef
56. Intake Outlet while the computer is in 6 TV Antenna Jack Enabled With TV Tuner Only f 8 RJ 45 LAN Jack 9 7 Pin S Video Out Jack Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way 10 DC In Jack do not force them 11 Serial Port 1 12 System Map Rear View Quick Start Guide System Map Right View Figure 1 6 Right View Headphone Out Jack Microphone In Jack 7 in 1 Card Reader Express Card Slot Mini IEEE 1394 Port 2 USB 2 0 Ports Speaker 82S ww amp T e Sore A e t Mini IEEE 1394 Port Both Mini IEEE 1394 ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices ONE zs USB Ports ExpressCard Slot Note that the connections to the USB ports only fit one way do not force them The ExpressCard Slot accepts either ExpressCard 34 or ExpressCard 54 formats 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Duo requires PC adapter Mini SD requires PC adapter RS MMC requires PC adapter System Map Right View 1 13 Quick Start Guide System Map Left View Figure 1 7 Left View L Security Lock Slot opeaker 3 Optional Device Drive Bay for CD DVD Device see page 2 3 or 2nd SATA Hard Disk or 2nd Battery Iv Zia Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double
57. Modular Design Fully Supports DirectX amp 9 Supports Hyper Memory Supports OpenGL Modular Design NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500M G71GLM U PCI Express Video Card 512MB GDDRIII GDDR3 Video RAM On Board 256 bit Memory Interface Zt PCI Express 16 Video Card Options Fully Supports DirectX 9 Supports OpenGL Note that card types specifications and drivers Modular Design are subject to continual updates and changes Check with your service center for the latest de NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX G71 M U tails on video cards supported PCI Express Video Card 512MB GDDRIII GDDR3 Video RAM On Board 256 bit Memory Interface PCI Express 16 Fully Supports DirectX 9 H 264 Encoding Supported HD DVD BD DVD Playback Modular Design Specifications C 3 Specifications Feature Specification Storage Options One 2 5 9 5mm h Serial ATA SATA Hard Disk Drive One Changeable Device Bay For One of the Following Options For 12 7 mm h Optical CD DVD Device Drive Options see Optional on page C 7 OR For Secondary 2 5 9 5mm h Hard Disk Drive RAID Option in SATA Configuration RAID 0 RAID 1 HDD Fault Tolerance System in SATA Configuration OR For 2nd Battery Card Reader Embedded 7 in 1 Card Reader MS MS Pro SD Mini SD MMC RS MMC MS Duo Note MS Duo Mini SD RS MMC Cards Require a PC Adapter Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface HDA S PDIF Digital Output 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System Built I
58. Modules YUAN PVR Mini PCI MPC622 TV Tuner Module If your purchase includes the YUAN PVR MPC622 TV Tuner then you will need to install the driver as per the instructions below TV Tuner Module Support Installing Ple MEGNEA GA Driver EEE 1 Insert the driver CD ROM into the CD DVD drive module factory options 2 Choose the language you prefer and click Next in Windows Vista are 3 Click Next gt Next e AM a dows Media Center 4 Click the button to accept the license and click Next gt Next gt Next gt INN RUE Install l built in to the Windows 5 Click Finish gt Finish Vista Home Premium 6 The TV Tuner is fully supported by Windows Media Center in Windows and Ultimate Editions Vista Home Premium Edition amp Ultimate Edition only 7 Run Windows Media Center directly from the Start menu Start gt Pro If your purchase in grams gt Windows Media Center i i cludes a TV Tuner op tion and you are re configuring your system for a different system you should install either Windows Home Premi um or Ultimate Edi tions only Mini PCI TV Tuner Module 7 15 Modules Setting Up SATA RAID If your purchase includes the RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks option the following pages provide an introduction to configuring your hard disk s in RAID mode You may use your hard disks in combination with Striping RAID 0 or Mirroring RAID 1 for either fault tolerance or performance RAID Le
59. Security Menu I Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer If En abled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance The consequences of this could be serious If You eure hues Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu your boot password you If you choose Write Protect this will protect against viruses being written to the uec hard disk boot sector this is not a substitute for installing an anti virus program see dor and you may lose all Viruses on page 8 4 of the information on your hard disk 5 12 Security Menu BIOS Utilities Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Item Specific Help Boot prierity order Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down lt f gt and lt r gt specifies the device fixed or removable lt x gt exclude or include the device to boot lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device lt 1 4 gt Loads default boot sequence Figur
60. T The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen in Figure 5 1 on page 5 2 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will appear 5 4 The Setup Program BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup 7d Setup Menus Along the top of the screen 1s a menu bar with five 5 menu headings When you select a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup The Setup menus shown in this section are for reference only Your computers menus will Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of the indicate the configura screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and ton appropriate for your then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page model and options The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub Ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Program 5
61. Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Install Option Drivers button Click 3 Install Bluetooth Driver gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click OK gt Next Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next Click Next gt Install Click Finish and the BlueSoleil icon 2 will appear on the desktop You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corpora tion BlueSoleil Main Window Start gt Programs All Programs gt IVT BlueSoleil gt BlueSoleil or by clicking the desktop icon fH Oe o e 7 12 Bluetooth Module File View My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help 5 A A a ws My Device RDO1 PC Em Click to search Bluetooth devices Right click to get more options Service Headset AG is started PAN IP 192 168 5011 m E c j Hide locos flack Sop Meh Hora a m Corte ien Search Fares BlueSoleil User Guides Thus charter describes Bluesaled User terface and how to do varus it Coe znnliguratians and operations Tr inekudag For detads on how to use Bloehceth profiles in BucSolel please refer to E Fm Bani Started with Diussglel Li Hursan interlace Deacon Getting Exartad sth Dleta E LAN Access Ig Ung exarbed wn Blusso V ted Push V Persersal Aree Hebwos ng if Penter E Serta Pe Y Synchronization aw baos Lovie Modules Z Us
62. VIII Quick Start Guide g Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started The remainder of the manual covers the following e Chapter2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device 7 in 1 card reader ExpressCard 34 54 Application Hot Key TouchPad amp Mouse Audio Features FIR Settings amp Printer e Chapter 3 The computer s power saving options e Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer e Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera TV Tuner and RAID modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter8 A troubleshooting guide Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on the NVIDIA Video driver controls Appendix C The computer s specification Appendix D Information on the Window s XP OS E M A U y 4 M AJ Q
63. ach display extended Show my desktop on the extemal display only To select dfferers settings g ntrol Panel Turm on Presentation Settings B 6 Attaching Other Displays NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display using the NVIDIA Control Panel Alternatively you can use the NVIDIA control panel to configure any attached dis Z pays Function Key 1 Attach your external monitor to the DVI Out Port or TV to the 7 pin S Video Out Combination jack and turn it on 2 Go to NVIDIA Control Panel see NVIDIA Control Panel on page B 2 s can ae dx d F7 Click Display and then click Change Display configuration Ce eee abs iid g p ay g gle through some dis rererere E eea m play options Oem Q 50m aevo o ogcom enn s is Display aj Change Display Configuration Notebook Only Mia acids SCA E E Make sure you give the seman 3 displays enough time to refresh Apply Changes eco confero has charged Figure B 5 ee Wot rg ike m keep these changes i Reverting in 7 seconds TED CE ci tment heidi nr en nem Change Display Configuration 4 Choose the nView display mode you wish to use see page B 8 5 Select the displays you want to use if your display is not shown click My Display is not shown in the list and choose which display is to be the primary display 6 Click Apply gt Yes to save the changes
64. actory Option 1 3M Pixel USB 2 0 PC Camera Module Factory Option 2nd SATA RAID Hard Disk Drive TV Tuner Module Options For Windows XP All Factory Options Analog TV Tuner Module with Mini PCI Interface OR Digital TV Tuner Module with Mini PCl Interface OR Analog TV Tuner Module with Mini PCI Interface for Windows XP MCE For Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate Editions Factory Option Analog TV Tuner Module with Mini PCI Interface for Windows Vista MCE Specifications C 7 Specifications E ee RU 2 C 8 Specifications Windows XP Information Appendix D Windows XP Information This Appendix contains information including control panel information driver installation etc for users of the Windows XP OS Windows XP Information DVD Regional Codes 2 Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click System gt Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Geographical Location Gane Properties
65. acturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details Specifications C 1 Specifications Feature Specification Processor Types Intel amp Core M Duo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T2300 T2400 T2500 T2600 T2700 1 66 1 83 2 0 2 16 2 33 GHz Intel amp Core M 2 Duo Processor 65nm 65 Nanometer Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 4MB On die L2 Cache amp 667MHz FSB T7200 T7400 T7600 2 0 2 16 2 33 GHz Intel 945GM ICH7 M DH Flat Panel TFT For One of the Following Options 17 WXGA 1440 900 TFT LCD OR 17 WSXGA 1680 1050 TFT LCD OR 17 WUXGA 1920 1200 TFT LCD Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Memory Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRII DDR2 Up To 667 MHz 128 bit Wide DDRII DDR2 Data Channel Memory Expandable up to 4GB 256 512 1024 MB DDRII Modules Note Do Not Use Other Module Types BIOS One 512KB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS C 2 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Video Card For Windows XP For Windows XP and Vista Options ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 M56 NVIDIA Quadro FX 2500M G71GLM U PCI Express Video Card PCI Express Video Card 128MB GDDRIII GDDR3 Video RAM On Board 512MB GDDRIII GDDR3 Video RAM On Board PCI Express 16 256 bit Memory Interface Supports DirectX amp 9 PCI Express 16
66. althy disk to a re placement for any failed disk A Striped Array RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The fail ure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the ar ray It is designed to increase disk performance by spreading the I O load across the channels and drives Prepare the following before setting up your Serial ATA hard disks in RAID mode 1 An operable computer with a floppy drive to create a SATA RAID driver diskette 2 The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM 3 An external USB floppy disk drive 4 Anexternal USB CD DVD device drive the Microsoft Windows OS CD should be inserted into this drive 5 A prepared formatted blank 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskette 6 The second hard disk installed in the optional device drive bay SATA RAID Setup Procedure 1 Go to the operable computer running Windows XP and insert a prepared formatted blank 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskette Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive of the operable computer Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Others f6flpy f6flpy32 F6flpy32 exe and click OK Make sure the formatted blank 3 5 1 44MB floppy diskette is inserted and click OK A SATA RAID driver diskette will now be created for you Remove the SATA RAID driver diskette Attach the external USB CD DVD device drive containing the Microsoft Windows OS CD to the computer
67. any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your papers are handy puc Ee E ND NAM AAS Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents Fan Intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intakes while the computer is in use Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshooting keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask secur
68. at your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working e Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to e Alter your posture frequently e Stretch and exercise your body several times a day e Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks XI Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position XII Preface Contents hone P I System Map Rear View een FCC Statement TT TE II System Map Right View seeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnenn Instructions for Care and Operation IV System Map Left View s Power Safely C HRS VI System Map Bottom View ee Battery Precautions cccccccccccccceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaees VII Windows Vista Start Menu amp Contro
69. ating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Goto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Properties Property Page Video Proc Amp Camera Control v dto White Balance gt RGB gan 1 Figure 7 8S See T is Video Capture Filter AME Tungsten G al y C Daylight Fhorescent gt Rotation Frequency Horizontal Vertical C Disable 450 He i G0 Hz EFFECTMODE EFFECT Cancel sppli PC Camera Module 7 11 Modules Bluetooth Module The optional Bluetooth module allows you to connect your computer to Bluetooth enabled devices such as other computers desktop computers mobile phones print ers digital cameras PDAs headsets etc using a short range radio frequency Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable Make sure that the Bluetooth module is on Use the Fn F12 key combination see ee ane Table 1 4 on page 1 9 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module when the ally prohibited Make sure Bluetooth module is on the LED will be green the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Bluetooth Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp
70. ation purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following e Wireless LAN Module e PC Camera Module e Bluetooth Module Mini PCI TV Tuner Module e Setting Up SATA RAID Sa J S Q m a a Overview 7 1 Modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission de vices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the Fn F11 key com bination to toggle power to the WLAN module and check the indicator to see if the module is powered on or not see Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG 802 11a b g PCIe WLAN module or 802 11 b g USB WLAN module in your purchase option make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on before installing the driver Use the Fn F11 key combination see Table 1 4 on page I 9 to toggle power to the Wire less LAN module when the WLAN module is on the LED will be green Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 3 Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive
71. con Warranty Warning tact your service representative for further help Before you begin you will need Please check with your TE service representative Asmall crosshead or Phillips screwdriver Sess vM any e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver upgrade procedures to e An antistatic wrist strap find out if this will VOID your warranty Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes e Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device s Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it EI J JO A o Q n c Oe A RN CR NE Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes replac ing parts You should not perform any of these upgrades if e Your system is still under warranty or a service contract e You don t have all the necessary equipment e You re not in the correct environment e You doubt your abilities Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s Upgrading the Processor If you wa
72. control panel The modules are off Check the appropriate LED indicator Cs t to see if the modules are on or off see LED Indicators on page 1 7 If the LED indicator is off then press the appropriate function key combination in order to enable the modules The ariver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions in Chapter 7 Modules for the appropriate module The software is using the incorrect device If you have both an optional PC Camera and an optional TV Tuner module present you will need to select which device to use with the BisonCap program Go to the Devices menu in the BisonCap program and select the BisonCam NB Pro device 8 10 Problems amp Possible Solutions Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports amp jacks which allow your computer to commu nicate with external devices connect to the internet etc I a a a a ee a ae ee Cee ee Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ports and Jacks ee Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards Sa MMC MMC MultiMedia Card RS MMC requires PC adapter SD Secure Digital Mini SD requires PC adapter MS Memory Stick MS Duo requires PC adapter MS Mem
73. digital OR Windows MCE options with Mini PCl Interface Factory Option Specifications C 5 Specifications Feature Specification Operating Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista 64bit Systems Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Supported Power Supports ACPI 2 0 Supports Suspend to Disk S3 Management Soft Off by System Power Button Supports Suspend to RAM S4 Supports Resume from Alarm Supports Resume from Modem Ring Supports Wake on LAN Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 6 5A 130 Watts Easy Changeable 8 Cell Smart Lithium Ion 4400mAH Main Battery Easy Changeable 6 Cell Smart Lithium Ion 3800mAH 2nd Battery Environmental Temperature Relative Humidity Spec Operating 5 C 35 C Operating 20 80 Non Operating 20 C 60 C Non Operating 10 90 Physical 397mm w 294mm d 22 44mm h 3 95kg 5 with 8 Cell Battery Dimensions amp Weight C 6 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Optional Optical Drive Module Options DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module DVD Dual Drive Module DVD Super Multi Drive Module Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG PCle Wireless LAN Module Factory Option 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Module Factory Option Easy Changeable 8 Cell Smart Lithium lon 4400mAH Main Battery Easy Changeable 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon 3800mAH 2nd Battery USB 2 0 Bluetooth EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Version 2 0 F
74. dly interrupt ed insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray aw Eve jq a DVD Havvreatie ROM R RW IE o hme bona E e 1 d Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound vol ume can be set depends on the setting of the vol ume control within Win dows Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the setting Peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system Figure 2 2 Optical Device Optical Device 2 3 Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Handling CDs or DVDs AS Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged Please aaa sce follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually Sen ee xen Note the following an unexpected power Ing e Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc J STE e Use a clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints sacle alee oie le Do not write on the surface with a pen into the emergency eject Hele sleeve eee e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc do NOT use a sharp Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas ened pencil or similar e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD x peius e Do not bend the CD or DVD the hole Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock Disk Eject Warning
75. dows XP Information LAN 1 Click 5 Install LAN Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to one of the following D Drivers 04LAN Marvell Setup Yukon Win exe D Drivers 04LAN Realtek Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next If you have the Marvell LAN module other wise go to step 4 click the button to accept the license and then click Next 3 Click Install 4 Click Finish 5 The network settings can now be configured What to Install D 25 Windows XP Information TouchPad Card Reader ExpressCard 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 1 Click 7 Express Card Interface gt Yes OR OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to Browse to cc einai D Drivers 06PCMCIA setup exe and click D Drivers 05Touchpad Elantech Setup exe Pied Next Finish and click OK 2 Click Next Next click Continue Anyway if Hot Key Utility asked if you want to continue at any time u l 3 Click Finish to restart your computer 1 Click 8 Install Hotkey Utility Driver gt Yes OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 07A P Key AKSETUP exe and click OK 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart your computer Ce a CIAO ge ee ee D 26 What to Install AutoMail Checker l 2 Click Optional Yes from the Drivers Installer Menu Click 4 AutoMail Yes OR Click
76. e 5 6 Boot Menu USB KEY PDE Veh PIONEER DVD RW DVR K16RS IDE HDD TOSHIBA MK6034GSX S1 PCI eCol PCT BEV OE Excluded from boot order 2 USB HDD lt USB CDROM Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select PSub Menu Save and Exit When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dowsXP from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 7 Exit Menu Security Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session 5 14 Exit Menu Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps out lined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or problems you can
77. e left the secondary other display 2 Default Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce Go 7950 GTX j This is my main monitor display E IS On the right Resolution Colors Figure B 7 Low High Highest 32 bit Display Settings 1024 by 768 pixels Extend the How do I get the best display Advanced Settings Desktop ox cancel ape jJ B 10 Display Modes NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Enabling TV Display To display desktop images on a TV connect the TV to your computer by using an il S Video cable from the TV to the 7 pin S Video Out jack at the rear of the computer Detect Displays To get a full range of dis play options click My instructions on B 7 The TV will appear as a display option 2 Select the displays display is not shown in you would like to use when attached to the 7 pin S Video Out jack Apply the set the list tings and then click Yes to save the changes You will need to enable the TV display from the NVIDIA Control Panel as per the 71 HVIDIA Contrel Panzi Hc En ed Pe pdt View Pobes Dupis Help o Back e o e T Advanced View Pea E REA Ls Change Display Configuration Figure B 8 ee tet new technciogy neuen pau ds apenty hee yeu wuki le 63 use your mutigis raptas lone i preat dor presentenona ane ushsew i bade potted for p largi dedaop m iar rii Change Display ee ET AE aman chang re one p Configurati
78. e running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be J g iu UE sg connec e taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from adapter to the computer power plan Advanced Settings see Figure 3 I on page 3 4 or save your work oth erwise the unsaved Click the battery icon fj in the taskbar to see the current battery level and charge Bees es gi status the power is depleted r 9 Power Options E r Y 1 Ys 54 available plugged in charging Advanced settings m Select the power plan that you want to customize and P y then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Select a power plan e My Plan 1 Change settings that are currently unavailable My Plan 1 M tj Battery i Power saver 3 3j Critical battery action Figure 5 5 Battery Icon Taskbar amp Battery Advanced Settings amp j Low battery level 3j Critical battery level Low battery notification On battery On Plugged in On High performance Learn how to conserve power More power options Windows Mobility Center Ej Low battery action hing v Pluaae d in Do nothing Slee Shut down vy dal W 4s AM Battery Information 3 9 Power Management Conserving Battery Power Ze Use a power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note
79. eface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be damaged Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface on the computer 2 Keepit dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place Don t use or store the com Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight where foreign matter or mois puter in a humid environment any surface that will block the ture may affect the system Vents Fan Intakes bs ILA D Preface Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance u
80. els Enhancements advanced ani ecco an a Audio Setup for PC Select a recording device below to modify its settings PETE EESE Microphone Camera Currently unavailable B 100 MIDI Bluetooth AV Audio Working Microphone Boost Microphone Bluetooth SCO Audio Working MIDI Bluetooth SCO Audio Currently unavailable Microphone Right click a Realtek High Definition Audio Working Ee Configure Sp wch Recognition Line In Realtek High Definition Aud Disable i Show Disabled Devices Show Disconnected Devices Properties Devices Options Capture Help wv BisonCam NB Pro Start Capture v Microphone Realtek High Defini Line In Realtek High Definitio Microphone Bluetooth AV Audio Microphone Bluetooth CO Audio MIDI Bluetooth AY Audio MIDI Bluetooth SCO Audio stop Capture v Capture Audio Set Time Limit PC Camera Module 7 9 Modules a Pre Allocating File Space You may pre allocate the file size for the capture file in the BisonCap pro gram You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can improve the capture quality par ticularly of large capture files by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD be fore capture BisonCap Bis
81. ep Ret Hone we Debent Content lodex Search Favontes E BlueSoleil User Guides This chapter desonbes BlueSoleil User Iterface and how to do various configurations and operanons tt Y y fr Connection Management e Conhawravons n wae A Coe e Gietoon 29cunty At foot or Geta on how to use amp uetooth profiles in BlueSoleid please refer to Getbna Started with Buesolei Figure D 17 Bluetooth Control Panel amp User Guides What to Install D 31 Windows XP Information Mini PCI TV Tuner Module You may have one of three optional Mini PCI TV Tuner modules supplied with your computer depend ing on your purchase configuration The optional TV Tuner allows you to watch TV play music CDs video conference and capture still images and video on your PC The LifeView FlyDVB T Hybrid for both analog and digital inputs Mini PCI TV Tuner Module comes with a remote control unit and a CD containing the LifeView Utility software The YUAN PVR MPC622 MCE TV Tuner module comes with a remote control unit and a CD containing driver software for Windows XP Media Center Edi tion The YUAN PVR MPC788 TV Tuner module comes with a remote control unit and a CD containing driver and application software for Windows XP Home or Professional Editions Installing the LifeView FlyDVB T Driver 1 Insert the driver CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Double click LifeView DTV and Driver Click Next
82. er Guides amp Help View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Cor poration BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click the Help menu and select Contents and Index Look through Getting Started or select the ap propriate User Guide from the Contents menu Figure 7 9 BlueSoleil Main Window amp Help Bluetooth Module 7 13 Modules Mini PCI TV Tuner Module If your purchase includes the analog Mini PCI TV Tuner module for Windows Vis CNN AES VSN tq Home Premium or Ultimate Editions you will be able to watch TV play music Vee auc eu eu CDs video conference and capture still images and video on your PC CATV system installer has connected the Co The YUAN PVR MPC622 TV Tuner module comes with a remote control unit and cwrwessedssMemumm a CD containing driver software for Windows Vista Home Premium Edition or Ulti grounding system of the mate Edition building as close to the Toe eS The CATV In jack will only be enabled when the TV Tuner module is installed practical Make sure you install any software before connecting the TV antenna Point the remote at the consumer IR transceiver to change channels etc TV Antenna The TV antenna sup plied with any TV Tuner module is intended for indoor use only Please do not use your TV Tun er module outdoors Figure 7 10 TV Tuner Ports 1 CATV In Jack 7 14 Mini PCI TV Tuner Module
83. et the external CD DVD ROM Drive make sure the Microsoft Windows OS copied from a healthy CD is inserted as the first device in the boot order from the Boot Device menu disk to a replacement 7 Select Exit Saving Changes from the Exit menu or press F10 and Enter and for any failed disk press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the computer A Striped Array 8 Press Ctrl i to enter RAID configuration menu RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the array It is de signed to increase disk performance by spreading the I O load across the channels and drives Intel R Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5 0 0 9046 ICH7R Copyright C 2003 04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved 2 Delete RAID Volume 3 Reset Disks to Non RAID 4 Exit RAID Volumes None Defined Physical Disks Port Drive Model Serial Type Status Vol ID 0 FUJITSU MHV2040B NW56T5CA25FAF 2 FUJITSU MHT2060B NROUT52256W7 Figure 7 I1 Intel R Matrix Storage Manager 4 Select ESC Exit ENTER Select Menu Setting Up SATA RAID 7 17 Modules Select 1 Create RAID Volume and press Enter 10 Type the RAID volume name and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field 11 Specify use the up and down arrow keys the RAID level RAID 0 or RAID 1 see Table 7 1 on page 7 16 and sidebar and then press Tab or Enter to advance to the next field 12 Press Enter and the
84. et to default Press Enter and select the Capacity size best set to default Press Enter to Create Volume Confirm the selection by pressing Y This will now return to the main menu Select 4 Exit and press Enter then press Y to exit the RAID configuration menu As the computer starts up press a key when you see the message Press any key to boot from CD Press the F6 key when you see the message Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver When the Windows Setup menu appears Windows will load a number of files before the Setup menu appears press the S key to Specify Additional Device Insert the SATA RAID driver diskette into the external USB floppy drive and press Enter 31 Use the arrow keys to scroll down and select Intel R 82801GHM SATA RAID Controller Mobile ICH7MR DH and press Enter Intel R ESB2 SATA RAID Controller Server ESB2 Intel R ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller Server ESB2 Intel R 82801GHM SATA RAID Controller Mobile ICH7MR DH Intel R 82801GR GH SATA RAID Controller Desktop ICH7R DH Figure D 19 SATA RAID Controller Mobile ICH7MR DH 32 The system will now read from the floppy disk drive and then return to the Windows Setup menu 33 Press Enter to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS 34 Install the Windows drivers as per Table 4 1 on page 4 3 D
85. ext Click Next gt Next gt Next gt Finish Click Next gt Install gt Finish to install Sim HID Click Finish gt Finish to restart the computer Run the application from the Start gt Pro erams All Programs gt Cyberlink PowerCin ema and select the PowerCinema program or double click the icon on the desktop Mini PCI TV Tuner Module D 33 Windows XP Information Setting Up SATA RAID If your purchase includes the RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks option the following pages pro vide an introduction to configuring your hard disk s in RAID mode You may use your hard disks in com bination with Striping RAID 0 or Mirroring RAID 1 for either fault tolerance or performance RAID Description Level Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail the mirrored drive which contains identical data will handle all the data When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance Table D 4 RAID Levels D 34 Setting Up SATA RAID Zt Array Types A Mirrored Array RAID 1 provides full data protection as data can simply be copied from a he
86. fect Mixer Audiol O Microphone 3D aude Demo Environment lt None gt Becet Karaoke l Volume Equalizer Loudness dB Figure D E 3 yoo 200 400 600 1H 3H GH 12H 14H 16H eoo 400 500 1H K GH Teh 1HH 16H Realtek Audio amp D Wire 5 Club 4 Configuration Menus D 4 Audio Features Windows XP Information Video Features This computer features different PCI Express video cards depending on the model purchased see Video Card Options on page C 3 You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display Prop erties control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed To access Display Properties in Windows 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or just click Control Panel 2 Double click Display icon In the Appearances and Themes category 3 Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box 4 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen resolution Figure D 4 on page D 6 5 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting in Color quality Figure D 4 on page D 6 6 You can also access Display Properties by right clicking the desktop and scrolling down and clicking Properties Click Settings tab and adjust as above 7 Open the Display Properties control panel and click Advanced button Figure D 4 on page D 6 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs 8 The most
87. for the ExpressCard 34 Make sure you install the Express f use This will help pre Card driver see Card Reader ExpressCard on page 4 6 vent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the ExpressCard Slot Inserting and Removing ExpressCards Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it 1n until it locks into place Toremove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it Figure 2 5 ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard Slot 2 7 Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Application exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application right click its shortcut on the desktop and click Properties Click the shortcut tab and see where the execut able file is located by clicking the Open File Location button Figure 2 6 Hot Key Configuration Screens Application Hot Key The hot key button gives instant access to a user defined application with one quick button press To configure a program to open when the application hot key W is pressed install the driver see Hot Key Utility on page 4 6 and then follow the instructions below 1 Right click the Hot Key driver icon in the taskbar Select Setup from the menu scroll to Application 1 and click to select Custom Applicationi b Setup b Application1 gt v Default mm An Open dialog box will appear on the screen Look in B CDrive C
88. g Other Displays for NVIDIA VGA If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display connect it to the DVI Out port at the rear of the computer Attach your external monitor to the DVI Out Port or TV to the 7 pin S Video Out jack and turn it on Go to the Additional Properties in the GeForce Go Quadro FX Properties control panel tab Select nView Display Settings Select the display mode from the nView Display Mode drop box Click Apply and Yes to confirm the settings change a Eo or E NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX GeForce Go 7900 GTX niew Display Settings l Dev i ce Setti n g S Performance amp Quality Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Settings Vaud View Display Mode Laredo E Click the display icon to select it then click the Device aes sali COMME a Settings button to make any adjustments for the select Taripana E ed display including Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates Desktop Management Rates Menu Editing Detect Displays Click Detect Displays button to automatically update C oaao C Sessa M the attached display information Figure D 5 nView Display Settings Video Features D 9 Windows XP Information 6 Select the display option from the Primary Display Secondary Display dropbox If you have a TV and external monitor flat panel display attached you will have a number of available options Select and Apply the
89. ge operational features instantly Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the Num Lk key at the top right of the keyboard You may check if Number Lock is enabled or not by looking at the LED status indicators Quick Start Guide gi in Audio Video Programs o P Num Lk amp Scr Lk Keys iEntinr i Numeric x Keypad Shift Fa Shin Eng Pan en Fn Key ow 09 a Table 1 4 Function Keys Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automati cally However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular key board may not work Hot Key Buttons amp Keyboard 1 9 Quick Start Guide System Map Front View Audio DJ ot BEEE m i L ne irae ON OFF VOLUME Ji C oos L 2 Figure 1 4 Front View Audio DJ Audio DJ Power Button Volume Down Volume Up Repeat LED Display Previous Track Next Track Play Pause Stop Press Twice To Eject The CD DVD 10 Repeat Mode Indicator 11 Track Indicator 12 Time Indicator 13 Disc Indicator ale ae coe a 1 10 System Map Front View Audio DJ Audio DJ CD Player Quick Start Guide a The built in standalone audio CD player gives direct ZA hardware control for audio CDs DVDs when the com TV Tuner Option puter is shut down but has a working power source l l
90. gt Finish Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer Run the application from the Start gt Pro erams All Programs gt LifeView and select the LifeView DTV program or double click the icon on the desktop pol Sg TV Antenna The TV antenna supplied with any TV Tuner module is in tended for indoor use only Please do not use your TV Tuner module outdoors D 32 Mini PCI TV Tuner Module Installing the MPC622 MCE Driver l E ii Insert the driver CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to DAMPC622 Setup v91 exe Click Next Finish The TV Tuner 1s fully supported within Win dows XP Media Center Edition however to get the most out the module it 1s recommended that you use a program such as Cyberlink Power DVD Installing the MPC788 Driver amp Cyber link PowerCinema l 2 3 4 Insert the driver CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Choose the Setup Language you prefer and then click Next Click Next Next Click the button to accept the license agreement for Microsoft R DirectX R and then click Next Next Finish pum dd 10 11 Windows XP Information Choose the language you prefer for Cyberlink PowerCinema and then click OK Click Next gt Yes Type in the Cyberlink PowerCinema CD Key provided make sure you also input a User and Company Name and then click N
91. he PC Camera driver s which may override the information provided here Found message i 2 Click Optional gt Yes and then click 1 1 3M PCCam Yes Click Install Products Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue 6 Click Finish to restart the computer 7 Run the BisonCap application program from the shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start Programs All Programs menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again pom BISONCAP BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing and can capture video files to avi format D 28 What to Install Intel WLAN Driver Installation l Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Click Optional gt Yes and then click 2 Wire less Lan gt Yes Click Install Software button Click the button to accept the license and click Next gt Next gt OK Click OK to complete the installation You can configure the settings by going to the Intel R PROSet Wireless control panel Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel PROSet Wireless or by double clicking the taskbar icon ke User Guide Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM and navigate Browse to D
92. ies 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter dentally turning the machine on C Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it 1s powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects VII Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaner
93. ireless LAN Module 7 3 Modules 4 Click a network and then click Connect 5 If you do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network Figure 7 3 e Connecting MU Y Connect bo a network G x Connect bo network Connecting to WLAN 1 Choose a connection option LU d Connect to the Internet Uu A FAERIT ts irure A Set upa wireless ad hoc computer te ceemputer network a Pup Miu compacts 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar icon ig to see the connection status see below Figure 7 4 Currently connected to Connection Status y Metwork com WLANIT ail lt a Access Local only E 7 4 Wireless LAN Module Modules 7 To disconnect from the wireless network you can click the taskbar wireless icon e and then select Connect or disconnect to access the network menu and nak click Disconnect or right click the icon E and then click Disconnect from Security Enabled Networks Currently connected to Cv Network com WLANT a A Access Local only anf Click icon onnect or disconnect aring Center You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unautho rized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Secur
94. ity enabled network Security enabled network Set up a connection or network Open Network and Sharing Center 000 0 IO Network com WLANT Disconnect from Figure 7 5 Connect to a network Disconnecting gt xem urn on activity animation a oe Turn off notification of new networks Right click icon Diagnose and repair Network and Sharing Center Wireless LAN Module 7 5 Modules Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon menu Figure 7 6 SEEE ape F Fully charged j ee WNo display __ Mobility m M 10092 T Connected A connscfn enter Change wireless network settings pp Balanced Turn wireless off Connect display Volume Battery Status Wireless Network amp No syne a vatinerships aa Mot presenting External Display Sync Center Presentation Settings 7 6 Wireless LAN Module Modules PC Camera Module If you have included the PC Camera module in your purchase option you will have the appropriate software provided on
95. ity officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC DC adapter and keep your battery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits 1s important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain e Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position e Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary e Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably e Sit straight so th
96. k on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Stand by or Hibernate modes Power Options Properties er Schemes Alum Powe Meter Advanced Hibernate Eder ene pe ehee vari the mina appeneaoe senos to ciga Note thal changrsg the teirr beire vnl rmoddy the selected scheme Resuming Operation Press the Sleep Resume ia n lm key combination Fn F4 ater Sint e i or power button to resume me eee BN Ieee from Monitor or Hard Disk Aer ine Aer 5 in Stand by Fules 3 beau Aber Z hours om res Figure D 9 Power Schemes PE FGx Q A M H ue a ENN Power Management Features D 13 Windows XP Information Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save pow er This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall per formance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power powered Windows will use Portable Laptop as the default scheme System Power Options You can use the system power options to s
97. k the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key Fn F7 combination If an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears on You havent installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control Panel See the external monitor NVIDIA Video Driver Controls on page B 1 Video Features on pageD 5 for have plugged in and instructions on installing and configuring the video driver powered on You forget the boot f you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your password service representative for help 8 8 Problems amp Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk The sound cannot be The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the heard or the volume is Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see Audio Features on page 2 very low 10 Audio Features on page D 4 to adjust The compact disc The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM clea
98. l If you have included the optional TV Tuner in your urchase configuration you can use the supplied re 1 Make sure that the computer is shut down i e the are control oe to i the Audio DJ 2 operating system is not running but you have a working power source either battery or AC Power 2 Press the Audio DJ power button 3 Press the open button on your CD DVD device or press the stop button twice and carefully place an audio CD onto the disc tray with label side facing Disk Eject Warning up DVD drives will also play audio CDs Don t try to eject a CD DVD while the system is ac 4 Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks cessing it This may cause the system to crash Stop and you are ready to start the disk first then eject it or press the stop button 5 The Disc Indicator will flash while data is being twice accessed 6 The LED will display the number of tracks 7 Press the play pause button to start the CD DVD 8 Control the CD DVD tracking and volume from the control panel 9 Use the stop button to stop the disc or press it twice to eject the disk 10 Press the power button again to turn the player off Audio DJ CD Player 1 11 Quick Start Guide System Map Rear View Figure 1 5 Rear View 1 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 3 Line In Jack 4 2 USB 2 0 Ports To prevent your computer from overheating make sure noth 5 DVI Out Port ing blocks the Vent Fan
99. l if you are in Category View choose Appearance and Themes Double click Display icon Click Settings tab Click the monitor icon e g EJ and make sure you have checked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click Apply SET EL Click the appropriate monitor icon e g B to be able to select the option to extend the desktop 1 2 el on to it coos eae EEEN In this example the Primary mon Display B itor J is on the left the secondary 2 Plug and Play Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX display B is on the righ t Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Screen resolution Color quality Les More Highest 2b 1280 by 768 pixels ii gE Sa Lise this device asthe puman monita Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Figure D 7 Display Properties Extended Desktop Video Features D 11 Windows XP Information Attaching Other Displays for ATI VGA If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display connect it to the DVI Out Port at the rear of the computer Attach your external monitor to the DVI Out port or TV to the 7 pin S Video Out port and turn it on Select Displays Manager from the Graphics Settings Tree View pane Attached displays will appear in the Desktop and Display Setup box Drag and drop or right click the attached display
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101. mm Optical Device 2 5 Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer 7 in 1 Card Reader d The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the Card Reader Cover card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in Make sure you keep the the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver cover in the card reader 8 see Card Reader ExpressCard on page 4 6 when not in use This will help prevent foreign e MMC MultiMedia Card MS Duo requires PC adapter objects and or dust get e SD Secure Digital Mini SD requires PC adapter tngin toine cara raaa MS Memory Stick RSMMC requires PC adapter er e MS Memory Stick Pro Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards Figure 2 4 Left amp Front Views 1 Card Header Em sisssseesee s m Ei Imm Pee ee Eee a ee S ee a a ee 2 6 7 in 1 Card Reader Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer ExpressCard Slot The computer is equipped with an ExpressCard 34 54 slot that reads Express Card 4 34 and ExpressCard 54 formats ExpressCards are the successors to PCMCIA PC ExpressCard Slot Cover Cards ExpressCard 54 is used for applications which require a larger interface slot e g d read pe CompactFlash card reader The number denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex Card slot when not in press Card 54 and 34mm
102. mp TV Tuner If you have the optional TV Tuner included in your purchase make sure you select which device to use with the BisonCap program Go to the Devices menu in the BisonCap program and select the Bison Cam NB Pro device PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Click Sound Hardware and Sound Click Recording tab Right click Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required Click OK and close the control panels Run the BisonCap application program from the Start gt Programs All Programs BisonCam menu Go to the Devices menu heading and select Microphone Realtek it should have a tick alongside it Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it DII UM 9 JA C ee 7 8 PC Camera Module Modules ne Microphone Properties eee Figure 7 7 Playback Recording General Lev
103. n When cise the kj of my portable computer Stand by When press the power button on my compuler Shut down Power Button Power Options Properties Pown Scheme Alsen Power Meter Advorced Hibesnate D 5 Select the poser sag 100mg pou wai to une C Abwayt show icon on the taskbar 7 Prompt for passveand when computer resumes bom standby Fuwer bunon When close the lid of my portable compu sar Stand by Lid x Power Options Properties Pow Schemes Akmis Power Meter Advoreed Hibernate De PN Select fuer power soemg sriling you word bo uie 7 Alwayz thow icon on the taskbar v Prompt Ier prred em computer resur hon clan fes When press the poseer bulton on my computer Shut down w When press the sleep button on my computer Stand by hd Sleep Resume Sleep Button Figure D 11 Power Options Advanced Power Buttons D 16 Configuring the Power Button Windows XP Information Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page D 20 Battery Life Your computer s battery life 1s dependent upon many factors including the programs you are running and pe ripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and
104. n 1 Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screen 2 4 2 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually click the Exit button to quit the Drivers Installer application and then browse to the executable file in the location listed in the table below and follow the installation procedure for each driver Note that X is the drive letter assigned to the CD DVD ROM drive a WVdeo VGA Page4 5 Vista 64bit X Drivers 01 VGA Nvidia 64bit setup exe Ace week nsipsimenitimpes 5 5 5 C Mehr Re 05 TouchPad Vista 64bit X Drivers 05 TouchPad Elantech 64bit setup exe Vista 64bit X Drivers 05 TouchPad Synaptics 64bit setup exe BLENDED Table 4 l Driver Installation and Location Driver Installation 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro grams gt Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea tures menu
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106. n Microphone am SRS WOW Surround Sound Technology 2 Built In Speakers Inside Built In Sub Woofer Sound Blaster PRO M Compatible Built In Standalone Audio DJ CD Player Supports MP3 Formats Supports 7 1 CH Audio Output via S PDIF Output Jack Keyboard amp Full Size Winkey Keyboard with Numeric Keypad Built In TouchPad Scroll Functionality Included Pointing Device C 4 Specifications Specifications ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard 34 54 Slot I O Ports Communication Four USB 2 0 Ports One Mini IEEE1394 Port One Serial Port One DVI Out Port One Headphone Speaker Out Jack One Microphone In Jack One S PDIF Out Jack One Line In Jack for Audio Input One Infrared Transceiver Infrared Transceiver Infrared Transfer 1cm 1M Operating Distance IrDA 1 1 FIR Compliant 1GB PCle Fast Ethernet LAN Module AZALIA MDC 56K V1 5 Modem Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG PCle Wireless LAN Module Factory Option 802 11 b g USB Wireless LAN Module Factory Option One RJ 11 Modem Jack One RJ 45 Giga LAN Jack One DC In Jack One 7 Pin S Video Out Jack for TV amp HDTV Output One CATV Antenna Analog Digital Jack Functions with Optional TV Tuner Module One Consumer Infrared Transceiver Functions with Optional TV Tuner Module USB 2 0 Bluetooth EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Version 2 0 Factory Option 1 3M Pixel USB 2 0 PC Camera Module Factory Option TV Tuner Module either analog only OR analog
107. n page D 17 Check the settings of any active power plan see Power Plans on page 3 4 Power Schemes on page D 13 A peripheral device USB device PC Card is consuming a lot of power Turn off remove the unused device to save power E N GC 2 A H PEE A C 4 C e J E R Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 7 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents fan intakes are not blocked If this hot doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 12 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the Fn F4 see Configuring the Power screen Button on page 3 8 Configuring the Power Button on page D 16 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control Fn F8 F9 key combinations If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also chec
108. n to full operation You can set your computer to automatically enter Hibernate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hi bernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hi bernate mode by pressing the power button d System Resume The system can resume from Stand by mode by Pressing the power button e An incoming call received on the modem if enabled Network card activity if enabled Figure D 10 Enable Hibernation Sa e J J M A eel Power Management Features D 15 Windows XP Information Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hibernate mode In Stand by mode the LED O will blink green In Hibernate mode the LED will be off battery If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Sleep Button You may also configure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn F4 In Windows this is re ferred to as the Sleep button Powar Options Properties Posee Schemes Alme Powe Meter Adverord Hibernate p Seini the posse aanry selhnigs you ward bo uin 7 Alwayy shoe icon on the taskbar 4 Promph for par ceeond when compuler sumes Prom iban eer wer bur
109. nchedkeon fe Wada Manager Opin Conea Len Corirol Pared or Sarl Meru i e i mee on a amp ve amp i 3 he m os Cancel e ues Audio M ari 4 B 2 NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allow quick access to features such as display configuration 3D Settings and Help menus etc Z1 NVIDIA Control Panel fie Edt View Mep Oo 006 IB Stenderd View Cortera index Seed Contact NVIDIA For Help press F1 Cet pe bi em Hip o a o Fi Adonem md wm EEPIPEPPENEEIE Ore LLLLLLLL LELEPLTELAYKIEKLUEOCLCELILSECLESAGIRS _ Adjust Image Settings with Preview _ e Pip ae UL DIAM M Pl g c LLL a a LJ ELLE a TM Napier meam ada Abu Rum mA Pie leu dumm o Tu pma axes ratam g uma vu summ rua campm rcm m aul anum ML wees sim T magm ur aug ewe muni uen ee p ges puso cmn ts m ov Select a Category 1 3D Settings Configure 3D performance and picture quallty settings gt Le a D Display Setup display resciution mitipie api photos and video Support o SUMA Contes Ponsi Ga F e dde Wee Profits Dugiey Pom OOO FF Me co M Tz Change Display Configuration Peete reet c wh pw ty pef sa pms nioa teen wa s pee ts t a Dmm a pm md on a nm o e www N 1 oer tie auro Gages sande lu sse Oy oe ore Get
110. ner kit cannot be read The compact disc tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject will not open when there hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 is a disc in the tray The DVD regional The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 codes can no longer be DVD Regional Codes on page D 2 changed The TouchPad doesn t The Touchpad has been disabled Press the Touchpad toggle Fn F1 key combination make work sure you have installed the Touchpad driver Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 9 Troubleshooting The system freezes or the screen goes dark The system never goes into a power saving mode The Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera modules cannot be detected The Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera modules cannot be configured The PC Camera software displays a black screen when the BisonCap software is run Possible Cause Solution The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press a key on the keyboard or press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and enable the features you prefer see System Power Options on page 3 6 System Power Options on page D 14 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the
111. ng instructions as indicated in the Preface Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows Vista Windows XP etc and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs have their own manuals so please consult the appropriate manuals 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide a Model Differences This notebook series includes two different design types however only one design is pictured in this manual ve Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the appropriate drivers Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Ports and Jacks on page A 2for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to com municate with external devices connect to the internet etc EISE JN CR Q M M A
112. nt to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a fast er new one you will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard 6 2 Overview Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery 1 Turn the computer off turn it over and remove the battery Please check with your Warranty Warning 2 Slide latch towards the unlock symbol and hold it in place and lift the battery service representative up and out of the battery bay before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty Figure 6 1 Battery Removal a a r Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s The hard disk drive s can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage Options on page C 4 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 when setting up a new hard disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the bay cover D Figure 6
113. ntil you properly shut down devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer all programs Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements Jis Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Power Safety Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady Warning uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifications consult Before you undertake your service representative or local power company any upgrade proce The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third prong dures make sure that is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to a you have turned off the compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one power and discon When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by nected all peripherals its wire lite a Ra e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load leohone lines It i i cn Sie MINES qd E of all the connected devices advisable to also re move your battery in Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power sup order to prevent acci pl
114. omputer s operation and restart where you left off The system features Sleep and Hibernate power saving states Hibernate will need to be enabled from power plan Advanced Settings see Figure 3 1 on page 3 4 Hibernate vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system on Stand by instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Stand by mode Sleep will effectively act as Hibernate if the computer battery becomes depleted see Sleep Mode amp Mobile PC Battery on page 3 7 3 6 System Power Options Power Management Sleep Stand by saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full operation During Stand by the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle Sleep Mode amp at its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memory When you are not Mobile PC Battery using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Stand b
115. on Change dapi origin Configured repii aa each atur ahi Eg sam E with TV connected T Seleri lhe displays yos would lle ie use Enabling TV Display B 11 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Changing the TV Signal Format 1 When the TV is selected as a display device click the home icon to return to the category menu 2 Click Video and Television and then click Change the signal or HD format 3 Select the TV signal format the menu allows you to select TV format by country if you are unsure of your TV format 4 Apply the settings and then click Yes to save the changes Post Lad i M E Pe pe gae jp Figure B 9 ooo qe ge n CR paj Stet ace iLegary al Pack o Pt t E mms Change the TV Signal Change the Signal or HD Format 3 jest mr E i a Lia Yous argute erai nt lr ur ardani aineen TTY or hgh ito tien CT wal carga cot quce p or ES nds L Select tbe televise yor mrki loe 1o change Fri Tka fi Lhange ta ssl or HID se LI Change day sanfesuramen 3 weect El comes vou vods bor ho use Fes hirta emm FT B 12 Enabling TV Display Specifications Appendix C Specifications 7 d Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed updated or delayed due to the manuf
116. onCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and testing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the BisonCap program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt Bison Cam menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera Audio Setup on page 7 8 and select Start Capture On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click Start Capture again Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture If you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will auto matically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted 7 10 PC Camera Module Modules Elimin
117. ons are in the sidebar you will need to purchase a parallel to USB converter Turn ON the printer then turn ON the com puter ae ee 2 12 Adding a Printer Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management z Overview OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly depending on your To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer power man agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system operating system For more information it is This chapter covers best to refer to the user s manual of your operat e The Power Sources ing system Turning on the Computer e Power Plans Note All pictures used K on the following pages en BOWE Op pons are from the Windows Configuring the Power Button Vista OS e Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications E M y Qe amp ae Overview 3 1 Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery
118. orce Go 7950 GTX Properties 4 39 Adapter Montor Troubischoot a 3 Geforce Go 7550 GTX rag Ehe icons to match your monitors Celer Management MEME ignem na mK Video Card Options BA Feanen AVIDIA EB LU Papena Lookng forthe NVIDIA Daplay Corti Pane Note that card types spec e MEM pico te NIA Carl Pana Fee arched ter Pe Wom ifications and drivers are PAS PSE Mace RSET es Fee s TAR tie subject to continual up na dates and changes Check ias pw nae iat with your service center for LAO by OO pine 3 PITT the latest details on video Amr a mE G cards supported Cx Canes r On Canc Figure 1 10 Display Settings Both connected displays output the same view Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Table 1 5 Display Modes Available 1 18 Video Features Quick Start Guide Power Options The Power Options Hardware and Sound menu control panel icon in Windows see page I 16 allows you to configure power management features for your computer You can conserve power by means of power plans and configure the options for the power button sleep button computer lid when closed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan
119. ory Stick Pro TV Antenna Jack Use this jack to connect a CATV cable if you have included the optional Mini PCI TV Tuner in CATV your purchase Consumer Infrared The consumer infrared transceiver at the front of the computer allows the computer to Transceiver communicate with the remote control unit supplied with the optional Mini PCl TV Tuner see System Map Bottom View on page 1 15 pisa docs In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer DVI Out Port The DVI Out Digital Visual Interface Port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to allow dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD mj see Display Modes Available on page 1 18 If you are using an older type of monitor you will need to use a converter to convert the signal from DVI to VGA A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks a ee INMNMEMEMEMEM Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume 2 to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Infrared FIR The FIR far infrared transceiver at the front of the computer allows the computer to Transceiver communicate with similarly equipped devices see Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR on page 2 11 Line In Jack The Line In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer s speakers Note that audio inpu
120. ot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen or POST screen see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 2 Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu to enable disable the single beep sound at the end of the POST This item 1s Disabled by default Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep 5 10 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 5 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility k Security Menu Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear Supervisor Password fEnter 2 z controls access to the Password on boot Disabled D setup utility Fixed disk boot sector Normal Z Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults access to your ma Exit Select Menu Select PSub Menu Save and Exit chine as it boots up al ter you turn it on Set Supervisor Password Security Menu These settings do not You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect access to affect your machine or the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on network passwords which will be set in Boot see over your software OS Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Password on boot
121. ouchpad B scming Bl oen L BB i Se Forte Bl uus opu Hardware Button configuration Bette Conni Devices Right handed C Left handed Left Right Primary Click Normal Select ai Secondary Click Context P 2 7 Normal Drag Menu Special Drag l g ur e E Te F Mouse Properties Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not i h open or close try using a slower setting Clinic taieri bate Peien Cenimi Mann Slow IL Fast Eg TETTIETET IET a Vet eT ter jur C tha beet ClickLock Tum on ClickLock F Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set ra briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again mes Tempe TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 9 Storage Devices Mouse Audio amp Printer Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager 1 icon in the taskbar d Sound Volume Adjustment l l control panel right click the taskbar icon Ej to bring up an audio menu The volume The sound volume level may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination is set using the volume TEES J lt i Realtek HD Audio Manager k es control within Windows Suid Whaling and the volume func ij pa 7 Nue ES Device advanced tion keys on the comput em Audio Devices
122. our computer and view DVDs VCDs or anything else your computer i i can display A 4 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks a ee NMENMNMEMMMNM USB 2 0 1 1 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed lt peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device Interface Ports amp Jacks A 5 Interface Ports amp Jacks NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Appendix B NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page I 17 p Video Card Options Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 POO OnE NO Me ers are subject to contin l ual updates and 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the changes Check with CD DVD drive your service center for Click Install Drivers button i C ME eo cards supported 2 3 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes 4 Click Next click Install this driver software anyway if asked if you want to continue 5 Click Finish to re
123. pack AC DC Adapter Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will damage the computer and its components see page C 6 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I completely discharge the battery on page 3 13 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 9 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow er button on the front panel Ze Shut Down Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vis ta This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Z Connect To Switch User Log Off Forced Off Control Panel TES Default Programs Restart
124. pb Mo To T Y T To ei M Intel R Core TM 2 CPU T7200 2 00GHz 1024M System RAM Passed 4096 KB L2 Cache System BIOS shadowed Video BIOS shadowed Fixed Disk 0 TOSHIBA MK6034GSX ATAPI CD ROM PIONEER DVD RW DVR K16RS Mouse intialized Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there 1s something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt e Press Fl to resume e F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage ba sic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POS
125. plays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Stretched Mode Both connected displays are treated as a single device and act as a virtual desktop Table D 2 Display Options E AC ee C or W JJ E EAERRB c c ARR EG n Video Features D 7 Windows XP Information Display Modes Single Display Mode Only one of your displays is used Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display s This mode will drive multiple displays with the same content Dualview Mode Dualview Mode treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When Dualview is enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program vis ible in the other display Extended Mode Extended mode treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace Stretched Mode Stretched mode horizontally or vertically treats both connected displays as a single device and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace SSS ea aga e E 1 A a ee D 8 Video Features Windows XP Information Attachin
126. power plan or create a new one The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings r dg Power Options Advanced settings Change settings for the plan My Plan 1 then choose settings that reflect how you want your Choose the sleep and display settings that you want your computer to use computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailable a Select the power plan that you want to customize and j On battery LP Plugged in My Created PLan Active Y I3 Turn off the display 5 minutes v 20 minutes Additional settings Require a password on wakeup Put the computer to sleep 15 minutes x 1 hour SIE Yes Plugged in Yes t Hard disk E Change advanced power settings Turn off hard disk after On battery 10 Minutes Plugged in 20 Minutes Wireless Adapter Settings Cancel 3 4 Power Plans Power Management Each Windows Power Plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose High perfo
127. re is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative EI J Xr A MN REN m Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities LP POST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pictured is for guide line purposes only Figure 5 1 POST Screen The Power On Self Test POST Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Phoenix TrustedCore tm NB Copyright 1985 2005 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved BIOS Revision 1 01 06 KBC EC Revision 1 00 04 094 20 A o Tol Y To y aii PI Tob ot To PE Glo oft Mi o T eli
128. rge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges Battery Life 3 15 Power Management 3 16 Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utili ties essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes ad vantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system components won t be auto config ured with an appropriate driver or utility during oper ating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities RAID Setup Note that setting up the RAID system and installing the driver for Windows needs to be done prior to in stalling the Windows OS and therefore before install ing the other drivers listed here see Setting Up SATA RAID on page 7 16 What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista OR WinXP contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the com puter There will be two CDs provided one will con tain drivers for Windows Vista the other will contain drivers for Windows XP make sure you install the ap propriate drivers for your system Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lists what you need to install and it is very important tha
129. rmance for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered ro x JJ gt Cono Panel Power Options Select a power plan Figure 3 2 Power plans can help you maximize your computer s performance or conserve energy Make a plan active by selecting it or choose a plan and customize it by Power Plans Choose what closing the lid changing its power settings Tell me more about power plans Require a password on wakeup Choose what the power buttons do does Plans shown on the battery meter Create a power plan i Balanced Battery life 999 Choose when to turn off the Change plan settings Performance 999 display Change when the computer Power saver Battery life 9990900 sleeps Change plan settings Performance 99 High performance Battery life 99 hes Change plan settings Performance 999999 Personalization Windows Mobility Center User Accounts Power Plans 3 5 Power Management Z Sleep Button The Sleep Button in the Start Menu not available in Classic View can be used to send the computer into Sleep Note that Sleep is the default power saving state in Windows Vista System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the c
130. s OO Fre Toten a gt Sm oca rw PL dod tte dagisy pae mdi bhs te wer ee he v m srv a maie grades oda ari emt cmd can eem ap a en giare M a m ntm m om wast e D ange fe Spies Apu eam sf oP Qr aphcr Ct et Supra connwected amp ew of fum Z Navigating the Control Panel Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page Click on the headings menus and highlighted links for information Use the buttons on the top left to go back for ward etc Figure B 2 NVIDIA Control Panels NVIDIA Control Panel B 3 The Help menus provide index and search features and direct links to the NVIDIA website etc O0 9 me Anup For more wformaten atout the WIDA Cortera Pere help system wee lok rua hee Figure B 3 Help Menus INVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Control Panel V siccemm fo the AWOLA Contre Paral Yoo can ves NVIDLA Control Pease Do do atann Legs weh your NYIDIA hietaa AWOL Central Pasal privides conteel of VIDLA geapics Ao ME iL unit UH qt miigh bare dh pout ipilit For more inirematien about the AIDIA Control Panel hein mrem en Nonut then bein EIO 1004 MWEDIA Doczceabcn Al rigjUa raanosd Corin Paral SS Sen RICO M X C A J AG GG NN Ri B 4 NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Devices Besides the built in LC
131. s for Advanced Chipset features National 381 SIO Control Sub Menu Reset Configuration Data Legacy USB Support Enabled Disabled Enabled Power on Boot Beep Battery Low Alarm Beep Boot time Diagnostic Screen Enabled 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu Pressing Enter here will access the sub menus which allow you to adjust advanced CPU controls You can also enable disable the SATA RAID function see Setting Up SATA RAID on page 7 16 and the PXE OPROM network boot option Advanced e Advanced Chipset Control Item Specific Help Figure 5 4 Essen ON Ra EE Advanced Chipset Processor Power Management Enabled functionality C IM Enhanced C States Enable Enabled ontro enu SATA RAID RUNG EIOM fEnabledl PXE OPROM Disabled Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities National 381 SIO Control Sub Menu Advanced Menu The sub menus under this item allow you to enable disable the Serial port A Serial Mouse and FIR Infrared transceiver Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have in stalled a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus Bo
132. s on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer Save zs Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on VIII Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need
133. start the computer 2nd Battery Note The 2nd battery alone CAN NOT power the system if any of the NVIDIA GeForce video cards are the installed option NVIDIA Video Driver Installation B 1 NVIDIA Video Driver Controls NVIDIA Control Panel To access the Ge Force Go control panel from the desk top right click the desktop then click NVIDIA Control Pan el View Sort By Refresh NVIDIA Control Panel New Py Personalize Figure B 1 NVIDIA GeForce Go Control Panel NVIDIA Control Panel More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control Panel tab Open the Display Settings see page 7 18 control panel Click Advanced Settings button Click GeForce Go 7950GTX tab Click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel to make any video adjustments OR 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel Do IT 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Control Panel Home E DENN PrP Moniter and NVIDIA GeEnece Go 7950 STX Properties ea ii oes Ademe Monte 0 Troubieheat is Celer Management 3 Geforce Go 7350 GTX r7 8j 3b 3 r a m A Wc wb E dixe Po Launch Page RVIDIA Devi dd Lookmng for the NVIDU Display Corral Panal EU e x h e M ol thes NVIDIA control parais have been consobdaied miu a ere Uefa Dece n application ien the NVIDIA Cartrel Panel Bean he la
134. t the drivers are in stalled in the order indicated see Driver Installa tion on page D 21 for Windows XP information Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the WLAN PC Camera Bluetooth TV Tuner and RAID mod ules are provided in Modules on page 7 1 Only in stall drivers for modules included in your purchase option What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 7 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual this order which is the same as that listed in the CD ROM and click Install Drivers button gt Yes or Drivers Installer menu below Optional button gt Yes to access the Optional driver 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after Ben installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock If you wish to install the drivers manually see page 4 3 button 3 Follow the instructions for each individual driver i cg installation procedure as listed on the following pages j Drivers Installer mam mm n gt Somputing occa un WA gt S x E Ji caa 3 7 C E D FC x ERPSPCSSPSBE m ATE Oma 1 Install Chipset Driver 5 Install LAN Driver Figure 4 I Drivers Installer Scree
135. t through Line in will default to the mute setting To set up your audio sources to play Cc gt gt through the Line in jack go to the Sounds and Audio Devices 9 Windows control panel and make sure the Mute box is not ticked Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer Mini IEEE 1394 Port This allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices e g external disk drives and IEEE digital cameras see note below 1394 7 IEEE 1394 The Mini IEEE 1394 ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks LLL LLL RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in modem You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ 11 telephone connection a Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Port allows you to connect your DVD NA capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be _ _ purchased at any computer store Serial Port Connect a serial type mouse to this port IOIO 7 Pin S Video Out Jack Connect your television to y
136. that iis Mobility this may have an affect on computer performance enter l E Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD The Windows Mobility Center control panel pro brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter vides an easy point of ac cess for information on Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off battery status power plans l l l l used and wireless device f Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are status etc not being used e Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc r 48 Windows Mobility Center E No display Mute 50 remaining Not connected xem a m i ween connected Power saver Y Turn wireless off Connect display Figure 3 B 6 Volume Battery Status Wireless Network External Display Windows Mobility Center amp padneisiaps Gi Not presenting Sync settings Turn on Sync Center Presentation Settings 3 10 Conserving Battery Power Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to re move the battery for any reason see Removing the
137. the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Man ual CD ROM Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the PC Camera Before installing the driver make sure the PC Camera is on Use the Fn F10 key CD and any accompa combination see Table I 4 on page I 9 to toggle power to the PC Camera nying insert pages for module when the PC Camera module is on the C LED will be green Make sure the latest updated infor you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 mation on the PC Cam era driver which may override the information PC Camera Driver Installation provided here 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive click Cancel if you see a New Hardware Found message Click Optional gt Yes and then click 2 PC Camera Web cam gt Yes Choose the language you prefer and click Next Click Next gt Install Click Finish to restart the computer Run the BisonCap application program from the shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start Programs All Programs menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again ae 2 EI A Qu JJ Pu e U A CPC PC Camera Module 7 7 Modules d PC Camera a
138. top the computer s operation and restart where you left off This sys tem features Stand by and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used Stand by Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the system on Stand by instead of in hi bernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Stand by mode D 14 Power Management Features Windows XP Information Stand by Stand by saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full operation During Stand by the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memory When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the oper ating system it will enter Stand by mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to retur
139. urned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 7 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page D 17 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack o Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Close modem or communication applications when they are not being used Remove any unused Express Cards from the computer Express Cards quickly use up battery power even if the system enters sleep mode Disconnect any unnecessary external devices D 18 Battery Information Windows XP Information Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other BITE EESTe T0 B Tz 18 AE e eT Should you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the bat tery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer continues to work with a dam aged battery in place it
140. use with the notebook e g keyboard and mouse to their ports Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Move the LCD latches at the front of the computer outwards towards the sides of the computer and hold the right latch in place to release the top cover 6 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle and press the power button make sure the Audio DJ player is turned off to turn the computer on 7 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 8 TheLED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer and display information on the power status of the PC Camera Bluetooth and Wireless LAN modules prede Shutdown Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vista This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 Computer With AC DC Adapter Plugged In System Startup 1 5 Quick Start Guide System Map LCD Panel AOpen Figure 1 2 Front View LCD Panel Open Optional Built In PC Camera LCD Hot Key Buttons Power Button Keyboard TouchPad and Buttons Audio DJ Controls Built In Microphone Audio DJ LED Display Panel Including LED Indicators Ie ORAE eR Dee Table 1 4 on page 1 9 Table 1 2 on page 1 7 1 6 System Map LC
141. ust the bright ness see Table I 4 on page I 9 Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display Boot Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wal let Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Boot password for the SCU see Security Menu on page 5 II Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your war
142. vels Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is part of a mirrored array fail the mirrored drive which contains identical data will handle all the data When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance Prepare the following before setting up your Serial ATA hard disks in RAID mode 1 Anexternal USB CD DVD device drive the Microsoft Windows OS CD should be inserted into this drive 2 The second hard disk installed in the optional device drive bay see page 6 9 E r JETER e HR R M A t M c I R 7 16 Setting Up SATA RAID Modules SATA RAID Setup Procedure 1 Start up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS D d 2 Qotothe Advanced menu select Advanced Chipset Control and press Enter 3 Select SATA RAID Function and press Enter then select Enabled and press Array Types Enter A Mirrored Array 4 Press Esc and go to the Boot menu RAID 1 provides full 5 Attach the external CD DVD ROM drive to one of the notebook computer s USB data protection as ports data can simply be 6 S
143. ven if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never 3 Click Change plan settings after saving it and click Change advanced power settings ayes ce CE Co Change settings for the planc Battery Discharge Sebect power plan Paved placa can help you marine your cempubie i perlarmanee ec combet y Mice a pla acie by selecima a hesar a ples and cuttemine A Es charg de power sethnga Te ma mong spout pose pigri Choow the deep and dapiey setting that you eant your Computer tc use Figure 3 7 Power Plan Create j On batter HMM Mugged e Plac ihowa ers the batbrry mehi a e r Power awe Drier We attrita Change pian wang Gorse dd EJ Tum off the dapiey Never em Putthecomguterto dep Never Heet Cann High performance Banery We as hane piat aeterni dormer GHGS Change settings for the plan Battery Discharge Choco the sheep and Saphir LALAR That pou eant veut compute te j On batter gt fem Battery Life 3 13 Power Management Figure 3 6 Scroll down to Battery and click to expand the battery options Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Advanced settinas computer to manage po
144. wer ie Change settings that are currently unavailable Battery Discharge Active Y 2 Select the power plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your g Battery E Critical battery action On battery Shut down Plugged in Do nothing gt Power Options Advanced settings Select the power plan that you want to customize and B then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power e Change settings that are currently unavailable Battery Discharge Active Y On battery 0 Plugged in 0 Ej Critical battery level Un battery 70 Power Options Low battery level Advanced Settings On battery CI Plugged in 0 Batte ry S Critical battery level On battery 0 Pluanaed in 0 95 Plugged in 0 Low battery notification Low battery action On battery Do nothing Plugged in Do nothing Restore plan defaults Restore plan defaults Low battery levels 0 Critical battery Levels 0 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery 2 Shut Down Critical battery action Plugged in 2 Do Nothing 3 14 Battery Life Power Management How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and cha
145. y mode to save power A mobile PC in Sleep uses very little battery power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk After an extended peri before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest od of time the computer time to return to full operation You can set your computer to automatically enter Hi E T bernate when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hiber i5 hard disk 2s nate mode from the Advanced Settings in power plans or you put the system directly into Hibernate mode from the Lock Button Menu The system will re sume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button Log Off Control Panel Lock Figure 3 5 Default Programs Restart Lock Button Menu sleep Help and Support Hibernate Shut Down System Power Options 3 7 Power Management Configuring the Power Button e The power sleep button Fn F4 key combo and closed lid may be set to send the Password computer in to either Sleep or Hibernate In Sleep the LED O will blink green In Protection Hibernate the LED will be off battery or orange AC DC adapter If only the dis It is recommended that play is turned off the LED will remain green you enable a password Ov gt Control Panel Power Options System Settings on wake up in order to Define power buttons and turn on password protection

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