Maxwell User`s Manual
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1. 1 USB2 0 Port x3 The Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 compliant port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and play standards 2 4 in 1 Card Reader The 4 in 1 Card Reader supports SD Card MMC Card and MS Card 3 Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your computer comes with the Combo drive DVD RW DVD RW or DVD Dual drive you may save data onto a CD R CD RW or DVD RW disc Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk 11 4 Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack RJ 11 for fax modem functions 5 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely 6 TV S Video Port The S Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback device This TV Port is copyright protected when DVD movie is played the output is scrambled to prevent analog recording 7 Firewire lEEE1394 1394a Port This is a high speed serial data port You may connect any Fire wire ready device to this port 8 ExpressCard New Card Slot The slot is where Express Card Type 54 is inserted ExpressCard Type 54 allows insertion of 54mm and 34mm cards ExpressCard integrates both the PCI Express bus technology a2. e You need to purchase and install a burner utility program to record files to a blank media 35 Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on e Make sure the computer is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes The screen is difficult to read The display resolution should at least be set to at least 1024x768 for optimal viewing Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Display icon e Under the Settings page set screen resolution to at least 1024x768 and choose at least 256 colors The screen flickers e Itis normal if the display flickers a few times during shutting down or powering up Keyboard and Mouse Problems The built in touch pad performs erratically e Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry e Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or using the touch pad The built in keyboard accepts no input e If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work e Try restarting the system 36 The characters on the screen repeat while I type You may be holding the keys down too long while you re typing e Keep the keyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick Con
3. cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the product The computer does not operate normally Cleaning the Ventilation Grills It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to maintain optimal thermal regulation of the notebook To do this you may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with appropriate head adapter to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills Things You Must Remember Before Working On Your Computer Let Your Computer Acclimate Itself Your notebook can easily stand temperature extremes but it doesn t like rapid changes in temperature like going from the cold outdoors to a warm office Rapid changes in temperature can cause water droplets to condense inside your case threatening to damage the electronic parts inside After receiving your notebook when it s hot or cold outside try not to power up the computer immediately let the computer adjust to the room temperature gradually atleast for three to four hours INE If your system arrives in cold weather do not apply power to the computer or monitor until they have been allowed to come to room temperature Heat Cold Humidity And Glare Find a suitable place for your computer that s not too hot too cold too dark or too bright Glare can make it hard to read the screen e Try to av
4. double click right click the Trademarks item All product names mentioned herein are used for identification N purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks ote of their respective companies Limitation of Liability Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions commentary sidelights or any additional information or notes that While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of you should be aware of this manual the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual or from the use of the information contained herein gt Warning Using This Manual f Text in this format and symbol means that failures to comply with the This User s Manual contains general information about the hardware given instructions or information could result in damage to your and software setup troubleshooting and technical specifications of computer or could cause bodily harm or loss of life the notebook computer NB MAXWELL CONTENTS Chapter 1 Before You Start Chapter 2 Getting To Know The Basics Chapter 3 Battery Power amp Power Management Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting 24 31 Notices Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Note Ai This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction ma
5. LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook When a certain function is enabled an LED will light up The following section describes its indication System amp Power Status Indicators T Indication Green light indicates the system is ON ke Green light indicates the WLAN module is A active Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode D Green light blink 5 times and then it glows persistently under normal windows operation which indicates the silent mode Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged Blinking red light indicates the battery power is low when the system is turned ON gP Persistent green light indicates the battery is Full Green light indicates the hard drive and or optical drive is being accessed Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated Green light indicates the cap lock is activated DO D Green light indicates the scroll lock is activated 16 Keyboard Features Windows Keys Function Keys Quick Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys ee Action System Contror Start Key D Fn F1 Enters Suspend Mode This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at Fn F3 Turns of the battery warning the bottom of the taskbar beep off or on age ea Geo ee Application Menu Key LCD amp CRT This key brings up the popup menu for the applic
6. loaded properly Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options and go to Modems tab Make sure that Motorola SM56 Data Fax Modem is listed Otherwise click the Add button to add the modem drive which is located in the factory CD ROM or floppy diskette Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System and click Device Manager button in the Hardware page to check for possible resource or driver conflict See Windows on line help or manual for how to handle such problems Make sure the phone line which the computer is connected to is working Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm It is recommended to remove the telephone cable from the Computer when notin use Connection difficulties e Be sure to disable Call Waiting on the phone line e Be sure to have the correct country setting where your computer is used Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options gt Modems gt Properties gt Advanced In the Country Region pull down menu select the appropriate ountry setting 38 Excessive line noise might cause the connection to be dropped To check this put the regular phone handset on the line and placing a phone call If you do hear abnormal noise try to make the modem connection with a different line or contact your local telephony company for service Make sure the cable connection is firm
7. the power meter by clicking the Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel Prolonging the Battery s Life and Usage Cycles There are ways you can do to prolong the use of battery e Use the AC adapter wherever AC wall outlet is available This will ensure uninterrupted computing Purchase additional battery pack e Store the battery pack in room temperature Higher temperature tends to deplete the battery s power faster Charging the Battery and Charging Time e Make good use of the power management function Save To Disk To charge the battery while the battery pack is in the notebook plug Hibernate saves the most energy by storing current system contents the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The in a hard disk space reserved for this function charging time is approximately 4 6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 6 10 hours when the notebook is turned on The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges When the battery is fully charged the battery charge indicator e See the notices section in the beginning of the user manual on how to becomes green care for the battery pack Note Note If system runs at heavy loading or in a high temperature environment Read Section Protecting Your Notebook in the beginning of this the battery may not be fully charged You need to continue to charge it manual for tips about how to maintain the battery pack
8. with the AC adapter plugged in until the charging LED turns green 27 28 Note A To achieve optimal battery performance you may need to do a battery calibration at a 3 month interval To do this e Fully charge the battery e Then discharge the battery by entering the BIOS setup screen Press F2 key as soon as you turn on the computer And let it remain at the setup screen until the battery runs out Fully charge the battery again Using Windows Power Options Windows Power Management provides basic power saving features In the Windows Power Options Properties Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Power Options dialogue box you may enter time out values for display and hard disk drive Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity for example Windows Power Schemes The power management control panel in Windows XP known as Power Schemes is designed to provide the user with an easy to use interface The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window Schemes are easy to understand based on notebook usage scenarios and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Power Options icon Always on mode puts the processor into maximum performance mode which provides no power saving The other scheme
9. 100BASE TX networks The maximum cable run length is 100 meters m 328 feet ft e For 100 Mbps operations use Category 5 wiring and connections Note i Consult Windows manual and or Novell Netware user s guide for the software installation configuration operation of the network 23 Chapter 3 Battery Power amp Power Management In this chapter you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery power how to handle and maintain the battery pack and learn about the system s power saving features TFT display central processor hard disk drive are the major hardware subsystems that consume the most power Power management deals how these key components should behave to conserve power For example you can have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to recharge the battery The Battery Pack Lithium Ion Battery Your notebook uses a six cell or nine cell Lithium lon battery pack that provides power when you don t have access to anAC outlet Note A It is necessary that you charge the battery pack for at least 6 hours before using it for the first time In the Standby Suspend mode a fully charged battery loses its power in roughly 1 2 day or less When not being used the battery s power will deplete in 1 2 month 24 Battery Low Power Warning Low Battery Warning Low batt
10. F Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain Do not spill water or liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces Here are some ways of taking care of yourAC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer Do not let water get into the adapter Do not block the ventilation airway of the adapter Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it 1 Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables away from pedestrian traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug Keep the adapter away from children The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Do not connect other AC adapter to your notebook Connect the one which itis supplied with When cleaning the computer observe these steps Power off the computer and remove the battery pack Disconnect the AC adapter Use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol
11. Try a different receiver number and see if the problem persists Network Adapter Ethernet Problems The Ethernet adapter does not work Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager Double click on Network Adapters and check if Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC appears as one of the adapters If it does not exist Windows has not detected the Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the network adapter it may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator is working The Ethernet adapter does not appear to operate in the 100Mbps transmission mode Make sure the hub you are using supports 100Mbps operation Make sure that your RJ 45 cable meets the 100Base TX requirements Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub socket that supports 100Base TX mode The hub may have both 10Base TX and 100Base T sockets 39 Performance Problems The computer becomes hot Ina 35 C environment the certain areas of the computer s back case are expe
12. User s manual HCL INFOSYSTEMS LIMITED www hclinfosystems in HEAD OFFICE HCL INFOSYSTEMS LIMITED Sector X E4 5 6 Nodia 201 301 Notebook PC User s Guide Preface Symbols and Conventions The information in this document is subject to change without prior The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual notice in order to improve reliability design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer In no event e When keys are to be pressed at the same time a plus symbol is will the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental a Por Marange rue MEANS NOAINGO PRANG KEYS allie ease or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the f re ue product or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such e When a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O S and gt damages This document contains proprietary information protected symbols are used For instance Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt by ee All rights are reserved No reat this manual may be Display means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form Control Panel then the Display icon without prior written permission of the manufacturer e When you need to make a selection with the touch pad or mouse you will be asked to select or click or
13. ation similar to a x En F5 Turns Speaker Volume up click of the right mouse button a Fn F6 Turns Speaker Volume down Embedded Numeric Keypad Fn F7 Increases Display Brightness Press Fn NumLk to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key in a color different w Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness from the alphabets This key pad is completewith arithmetic operators Fn NumLk Enables the embedded keypad he al to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad T Fn ScrLk Press the Scroll Lock key and a seem 7 then press or V to move one line up or down _ oi Press Fn NumLk to revert to normal character keys For various system controls press the Fn Function key and the Fx key simultaneously 17 18 Touch Pad The built in touch pad which is a PS 2 compatible pointing device senses movement on its surface As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad the cursor responds accordingly The following items teach you how to use the touch pad Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor Press buttons to select or execute functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touch pad twice produces is similar to clicking the
14. computer is equipped with a wide 14 inch TFT high resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors Serial ATA Hard Disk Drive Support The serial ATA bus offers higher data throughput than the traditional parallel ATA bus The hard disk drive also supports 5400 RPM The system achieves excellent hard drive performance ExpressCard New Card Technology ExpressCard New Card is the next generation of the PC Card standard The bus interface is based on the two standards PCI Express for high performance I O and USB2 0 for variety of devices The card slot is compatible with both 34 mm and 54 mm type cards 5 Expandability The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR II SDRAM sockets for expansion allowing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises Built in Multiple Card Reader There is built in 4 in 1 card reader to access many of the portable media formats SD Card MS Card MMC Card and MS Pro Card Ethernet Port The system provides built in Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network connection Firewire IEEE1394 1394a and USB2 0 ports In addition to a full array of built in I O ports the computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2 0 ports to connect to any USB based peripheral devices Wireless LAN optional The internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirele
15. cted to reach 50 degrees Make sure the air vents are not blocked If the fan does not seem to be working at high temperature 50 degrees Celsius and up contact the service center Certain programs that are processor intensive may increase the computer temperature to a degree where the computer automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding Restart the computer This may be normal for Windows when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow speed devices such the floppy disk drive You may be running too many applications Try to close some applications or increase system memory for higher performance The processor may have been overheated due to the system s inability to regulate its internal heat Make sure the computer s ventilation grills are not blocked 40 Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2 0 Problems The USB device does not work e Windows NT 4 0 does not support USB protocols e Check the settings in the Windows Control Panel e Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers e Contact the device vendor for additional support The IEEE1394 port does not work Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager You should see an entry which reads Texas Instru
16. ery condition occurs when battery power is reduced to 6 The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps once every 16 seconds or so Very Low Battery Warning Very Low battery condition occurs at 3 power remaining The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4 second interval When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition you will have about 3 5 minutes to save your current work TE Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius 32 degree F or above 60 degree C 140F This may adversely affect the battery pack Note Ai Press Fn F3 to turn off the battery warning beep 25 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack e Place the notebook bottom side up on a flat and secured surface e Push the latch and pull the battery s hard case away from the notebook 26 To Install the Battery Pack Checking the Battery Level e Place the notebook bottom side up on a flat and secured surface You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows battery status indicator which is located at the lower right hand corner of the task bar If you do not see a battery or AC in icon on the task tray go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab Check off Always show icon on the task bar e Carefully insert the battery pack into the battery compartment of the notebook Alternatively you can access
17. figure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature starts To adjust this feature Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Keyboard icon Adialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for the keyboard CMOS Battery Problem A message CMOS Checksum Failure displays during the booting process or the time clock resets when booting Try to reboot the system If the message CMOS Checksum Failure appears during the booting procedure even after rebooting it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts two to five years The battery is of type CR2032 3V The battery is located under the System Device Cover on the bottom of the notebook Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity when you have already installed additional memory e Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system The memory module may not be installed properly The memory module may be defective 37 The O S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation e This is often a software or Windows related problem A program is draining the memory resources e Close the application programs you re not using and restart the system You need to install additional memory module Modem Problems The built in modem does not respond Make sure the modem driver is
18. hardware and software problems that you may encounter When you encounter a problem you should first try to go through the recommendations in this chapter Instead of returning the computer and waiting for repair you may easily solve the problems by considering the following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following Suggestions Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to the computer Check to see the power indicator of the computer is on Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections Make sure the latches on the connectors latch securely on to the receptor end 31 Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work If external devices such as USB camera scanner printer do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the soft
19. htness Note A To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal backlight uses less power 20 Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display e Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting Fn F8 e When working at your desk connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal display Fn F4 Do not disable the suspend time outs e If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached change to suspend mode when notin use Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display simply lift up the lid Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position To close the display cover fold it down gently DE To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when closing Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed 21 Audio Subsystem Your computer s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro compatible Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume press Fn F5 To decrease the volume press Fn F6 Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows e Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows e Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume e To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Voice Recording You will need to plug in an external mic
20. left button of a mouse Function Left Button Right Equivalent Tapping Action Button Tap twice at the same speed as Execution Click twice quickly double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice quickly and on the to drag the second tap hold finger to the touch cursor pad to drag the cursor Access Click once Tap twice quickly and on the Context Menu second tap hold finger to the touch pad to drag the cursor Move One Page Up or Down 19 Tips on Using the Touch Pad e The double click speed is timed If you double click too slowly your notebook responds as if you single clicked twice e Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad Also keep the surface of touch pad clean and dry to prolong its life e The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Heavy touch does not produce better response Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 14 inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi million colors for comfortable viewing The Intel integrated GMA900 Extreme3 video graphics accelerator which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible performs graphic rendering at a lighting fast speed Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses special key combinations called hot keys to control brightness Press Fn F7 to increase the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brig
21. ment OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the 1394 host controller it may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem e Make sure the cable is fully connected e Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers e Contact the device vendor for additional support 41
22. nd USB2 0 standards 12 Bottom View 1 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack 13 2 Built in Stereo Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo 3 System Device Cover The system s processor with cooler assembly Wireless LAN module HDD and DDR memory module are located under the case cover The system memory and hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity 4 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely IE Do not block the Fan Grill outlet Place the machine on hard surface only The bottom case may get very hot 14 AC Adapter Kan S 2 1 DC out Connector The DC out connector docks to the power jack DC in on the computer 2 Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer 3 AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet IWE Make sure you are using a standard 3 prong AC wall socket with a ground pin If not you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer s metal parts such as the I O ports This is caused by leakage current when the AC adapter is not properly grounded via the ground pin However the amount of leakage current is within the safety regulation and is not harmful to human body 15
23. nual 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Shielded interface cables and a nonshielded AC power cord must be used in order to comply with emission limits This equipmentis to be used with power supply 65W There is no internal power supply Chapter 1 Before You Start Protecting Your Computer Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat Do not subject it to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 30 C 86
24. oid the computer components from being destroyed if itis over heated so try to allow plenty of room for air to circulate around the case e Donotblock the ventilation opening e Do not place your computer in direct sunlight Suitable Place To Work Your computer will run well wherever you re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your system s parts There are some things you can tolerate that the computer can t things like static electricity dust water steam and oil In case you decide to pull over for roadside computing try to choose a clean comfortable work area for your system If you are running your system for the first time on battery power remove the battery from the package install it into the system and recharge the battery to fully prepare for service Chapter 2 Getting To Know The Basics Performance Features High Performance Processor with Alviso Chipset The notebook PC is equipped with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processor Together with the latest Alviso chipset and technologies the system offers very advanced PC performances Advanced Graphic Engine The Intel Integrated GMA900 Extreme3 video processor gives excellent graphic performance The advanced graphic chip also incorporates a hardware based motion compensation engine which gives you smooth MPEG video playback 3D graphics capability also adds realism to PC games LCD Display The
25. rophone to the microphone connector to record sound Modem Your computer comes with a 56K V 92 internal fax modem and a phone jack RJ 11 which is located on the left side of your computer Use a telephone cable to connect the computer to the telephone wall outlet Connecting the Modem e Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the rear side of the computer For EMI compliance you need to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line Plug the other end of the line into the analog phone wall outlet Depending on where your computer is used you may need to change the country setting in the modem Correct setting will allow you to maintain a stable connection in a country where its telecommunication system may be different to others 22 Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10 100Base TX Fast Ethernet network adapter Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ 45 LAN port located on the left side of the computer This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network Connecting to the Network Use Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Ethernet cable only e Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle e Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for
26. s control processor performance based on demand For example Max Battery mode lowers the processor s speed and voltage to conserve power as much as possible 29 Suspend Mode Standby Suspend The system automatically enters this mode after a period of inactivity which is set in the Power Schemes dialog box In Standby mode hardware devices such as display panel and hard disk are turned off to conserve energy Hibernate Suspend In this mode all system data are saved in the hard disk before powering down When this mode is activated all system state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode However depending on how much RAM that have been installed on your computer the amount of time the system requires to restore all its previous contents can range from 5 to 20 seconds For Windows 2000 XP users hibernation is handled by the operating system therefore no special disk partition or disk file is necessary If you wish to activate Hibernate mode you need enable Hibernate Support in the Hibernate tab of the Power Options menu 30 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping However incorrect operations and or mishandling may cause problems This chapter provides a reference for identifying and correcting common
27. ssly to other 802 11 enabled systems devices or network System At A Glance Top View 1 LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed 2 Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys See Keyboard Section for details 3 Touch Pad The touch pad is a built in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse 4 Built in Microphone The built in microphone records sound 5 Power Suspend Button The power suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key Press momentarily to turn on the system Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system How this key behaves can be defined in Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Power Options gt Advanced menu Press the power suspend button again to return from the suspend mode 6 Silent Mode Button Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve lowest operating noise 7 Internet Explorer Quick Key Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows 8 LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions Numeric keypad cap lock scroll lock WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD HDD activities See the LED Status Indicator Section for details The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the
28. st performed a hard disk upgrade make sure the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive is also correctly seated Remove it and reinsert it firmly and restart your PC The new HDD may need to be partitioned and reformatted O S and drivers will need to be re installed as well Check the hard disk indicator LED When you access a file the LED lamp should light up momentarily The new HDD may be defective or is not compatible If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices 33 The hard disk drive has reached its capacity Run Disk Cleanup utility in Windows Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Cleanup The system will prompt you for what to do Archive files or programs that you had no longer used by moving them to an alternative storage medium floppy disk optical record able disk etc or uninstall programs that no longer use Many browsers store files in the hard drive as a cache to speed up the performance Check the program s Online Help for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing temporary Internetfiles Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space When you delete files Windows saves
29. system power state and battery charging state See the LED Status Indicator Section for details Front and Rear Views Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook This may damage the display 1 Microphone Audio Line in Jack The microphone Audio Line in jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect a microphone or an external audio input source such as a CD Player 2 Stereo Headphone SPDIF out Jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect the headphones or external speakers Alternatively you may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS AC3 or PCM sound processor decoder in your home stereo system 3 Wireless On Off Switch Use the Switch to disable or enable the Wireless function 4 Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti theft purpose 5 Battery Pack The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook 6 External VGA Port The VGA video output port is for connecting the external LCD monitor or projector 7 Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and also conforms to 10 100Base TX transmission protocol 8 Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer 10 Side Views E e III I I III I a T C 9 mi Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook This may damage the display
30. them to the Recycle Bin The hard disk takes longer to read a file If you have been using the drive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down the system performance The files are corrupted Run the Error checking utility in Windows to check the HDD Double click My Computer Right click C and select Properties Click Check Now in Error checking in Tools 34 Optical Drive Problems The optical drive does not work Try rebooting the system The disk is damaged or files are not readable After you have inserted a CD ROM disk it may take a moment before you can access its content The drive dose not read any disks e The CD may not be properly seated in the tray Make sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle e The disk is damaged or not readable The disk cannot be ejected e Normally it takes a few seconds to eject the disk e If the disk cannot be ejected it may be mechanically jammed Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole next to the eject button This should reject the disk tray If not return the unit for repair Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray The Combo or DVD RW drive optional device cannot record
31. ware vendor for problem solving Legacy peripheral are not plug and play capable You need to restart the system with these devices powered up and connected first Be sure the Quick Key Lockout Switch on the bottom of the computer is not engaged otherwise the quick keys will not work Audio Problems No speaker output Software volume control is turned down in Microsoft Sound System or is muted Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted or turned down all the way Most audio problems are software related If your computer worked before chances are software may have been set incorrectly Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Audio page make sure that Realtek HD Audio is the default playback device 32 Sound cannot be recorded Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted Click Options and select Properties Select Recording and click the OK button After Click OK button the recording volume control panel will appear Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Multimedia icon or Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Volume or Audio page make sure that Realtek HD Audio is the default recording device Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable If you had ju
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