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1. 2 6 Operating Your Computer Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations When Num Lock is on the numeric keys are activated which means you can use these keys to enter numerals NOTES e When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter in the keypad area you can either turn Num Lock off or you can press Fn and then the letter without turning Num Lock off e Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the computer If so use the numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead Euro Symbol If your Windows supports the Euro dollar sign you can press the sign on the US and UK keyboards e To press the Euro sign on a United States International keyboard hold down either of the Alt keys and press 5 which has an Euro sign on it e To press the Euro sign on a United States 101 keyboard hold down either of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad of your keyboard e To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 which has an Euro sign on it Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Ag Windows Logo key and B Application key The g Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs software specific functions when used in combination with other keys The Application key usually has the same effect as a right mouse click See your Windows manual for more information
2. Operating Your Computer 2 7 Function Keys On the top row of the keys are the function keys F1 to F12 Function keys are multi purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual programs Hot key functions are assigned to F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F10 F11 and F12 by your computer See Hot Keys later in this chapter for information Fn Key The Fn key at the lower left corner of the keyboard is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key The letter Fn and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop To perform a desired function first press and hold Fn then press the other key Hot Keys Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to activate special functions of the computer Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way Each time a hot key combination is pressed it shifts the corresponding function to the other or next choice You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop The hot keys are described next 2 8 Operating Your Computer lt n cal n FEE e e E F6 Fn v F7 Fn Cea F1 Fn a _ s F11 Fn F12 Fn m Description Decreases the sound volume Increases the sound volume Switches the display output to one of the following when an exter
3. Operating Your Computer NOTE For DVD ROM and Combo drives only This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Inserting and Removing a CD NOTE The following procedure applies to inserting or removing a DVD disc as well Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button and the CD tray will slide out partially Gently pull on it until it is fully extended 3 To insert a CD place down the CD in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place Eject Button In use Indicator To remove a CD hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray 4 Gently push the tray back into the drive NOTES e Inthe unlikely event that you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing the eject button you can manually release the CD See CD Drive Problems in Chapter 8 e The system allows you to hot swap change device while system is on the CD DVD drive with a second hard disk drive and vice versa see
4. 3 3 Battery power 1 11 Caps Lock 1 12 Card Reader 1 12 CD drive 1 12 Hard disk drive 1 12 Num Lock 1 12 Scroll Lock 1 12 WLAN 1 12 Input Output settings 5 6 IR Connecting devices 4 6 Port 1 6 Troubleshooting 8 8 IR module Modifying 6 4 IrDA See IR port K Kensington lock 1 8 7 2 Keyboard 1 12 2 4 A 1 Troubleshooting 8 9 L LAN 2 25 A 2 Connector 1 7 Driver installation 6 3 Troubleshooting 8 10 LCD 1 11 2 21 A 1 Switching on and off with hot keys 2 9 Troubleshooting 8 5 Line out See Audio output connector Location of the computer 7 4 Low battery See Battery low Index Memory Video 5 6 Memory card See Storage card Memory module 1 10 Memory Stick See Storage card Microphone 1 12 2 22 Microphone connector 1 9 2 23 Mini PCI module 1 10 Modem 2 24 A 2 Driver installation 6 3 Troubleshooting 8 11 Monitor Connecting 4 2 Mouse Troubleshooting 8 9 MultiMediaCard See Storage card N Network See LAN Num Lock 2 4 5 5 Indicator 1 12 Numeric key 2 6 O Operating system 1 4 2 2 P Password 5 7 Pause key 2 5 PC card A 2 Inserting 4 8 Removing 4 9 Slot 1 7 Troubleshooting 8 12 PCMCIA See PC card Point 2 11 Pointing device A 1 POST 1 4 Power A 2 l 3 Power button 1 12 2 2 Power connector 1 7 Power Management 3 7 Troubleshooting 8 12 Power On Self Test See POST Print Screen key 2 5 R RAM A 1 RCA Cab
5. CAUTION If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off wait for at least five seconds Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it Getting Started Taking a Look at the Computer This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the appearance of your computer may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual Right Side Components e Ref Component Description See Also Dual Bay Default is the CD DVD CD RW Combo Drive P 2 16 that accepts a compact disc CD for installing or loading software accessing data and playing music video or You can purchase a Secondary Hard Disk Drive P 4 12 Module to be hot swapped in this bay USB Port Connects a USB device such as a floppy disk P 4 5 drive printer digital camera joystick and more IEEE 1394a Connects a 1394 device such as a scanner P 4 7 Port printer DVCAM VCR and more IR Port Connects an IrDA compliant device for P 4 6 wireless data transfer 1 6 Getting Started Left Side Components u epee Ref Component Description See Also Ventilation Do not cover or block the ventilation openings Openings for air circulation thus preventing overheating Power Connects the AC adapter P 1 2 Connector VGA Port Connects an external monitor P
6. Windows 2000 Modifying the IR Module To change the IrDA Fast Infrared Port from the default setting to the correct one HP HSDL 2300 3600 perform the following steps 1 Click on Start then Settings then Control Panel Double click on the System icon On the Hardware window click on the Device Manager button Double click on the Infrared Devices icon Select IrDA Fast Infrared Port ONS ee Ph On the Advanced page select Infrared Transceiver on Properties and the value of your IR module HP HSDL 3600 6 4 Installing Software Drivers Other Drivers and Utilities Easy Start Button Utility The ESB Easy Start Button utility allows you to define the five Easy Start buttons D D 4 Using the ESB Utility To start the utility double click the Easy Start Button icon on the taskbar The Easy Start Button Definition window appears as shown next Easy Start Button Definition Version Box Information x e x e x e xe Program Location Instruction Cancel Open Defining the buttons The five boxes in the window represent the five user definable buttons To assign a program to a button you can drag and drop the program icon or shortcut icon from the Windows desktop to the corresponding box Or you can click the Open icon under the box to pop up the Open dialog box as shown next and select the desired program Then click Open to complete the process Installing Software Drivers 6 5 Look in Int
7. AC adapter as the power source and as a battery charger e Hand carry the computer Do not check it in as luggage e Ifyou need to leave the computer in the car put it in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e When going through airport security it is recommended that you send the computer and floppy disks through the X ray machine the device you set your bags on Avoid the magnetic detector the device you walk through or the magnetic wand the handheld device used by security personnel e Ifyou plan to travel abroad with your computer consult your dealer for the appropriate AC power cord for use in your country of destination 7 6 Caring for the Computer CHAPTER Troubleshooting Computer problems can be caused by hardware software or both When you encounter any problem it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common computer problems It is divided into three sections e Preliminary checklist e Solving common problems e Resetting the computer Preliminary Checklist 8 2 Here are helpful hints to follow before you take further actions when you encounter any problem Try to isolate which part of the computer is causing the problem Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices before turning on the computer If an external device has a problem make sure that the cable connections are correct a
8. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Please note The use of a non shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited Wireless LAN Module Statement FCC CAUTION To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Canada Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
9. Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandgren NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner SWEDISH VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion FINNISH VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti ENGLISH CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions DEUTSCH VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr b
10. Ever since its foundation the association has been continuing their efforts to add new specifications to the PC card standard as new needs arise in the market PC Card Type Your computer s PC card slot can accommodate a type II card Typical type II cards are flash memory SRAM modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus Support Your computer s PC card slot supports CardBus specifications CardBus is the 32 bit version of PC card technology It allows speeds of up to 133 Mbps at 33 MHz Typical applications are SCSI host bus and high speed network cards Inserting and Removing a PC Card 4 8 NOTES e Some PC cards require additional system resources Before using such PC card you may have to free other system resources for the PC card e Although some PC cards can be inserted and removed without turning off the computer you cannot remove or install PC cards during Standby mode To insert a PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on the left side of the computer 2 Slide the PC card with its label facing up into the slot until the eject button pops out Expanding Your Computer Eject Button 3 When a new card is seated the computer will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process To remove a PC card 1 Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon found on the Windows XP taskbar and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen 2 Sel
11. F to 35 C 95 F Storage 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 90 non condensing Storage 5 to 95 non condensing A 2 Specifications Index 1 1394a port 4 7 A AC adapter 3 2 A 2 Connecting 1 3 AC power Connecting 1 2 Indicator 1 11 ACPI 3 7 Alt key 2 4 Anti Virus 7 3 Audio CD player buttons 1 9 Audio driver 6 3 Audio output connector 1 9 2 22 2 23 Audio subsystem A 1 Connecting external audio devices 2 23 Driver installation 6 3 Feature 2 22 Troubleshooting 8 13 B Backspace key 2 4 Battery Indicator 3 3 Battery charge 1 12 Battery low 3 6 Index Battery low beep 2 9 Battery pack 1 10 A 2 Battery low 3 6 Charging 3 3 Checking battery level 3 4 Indicator 1 11 Initializing 3 4 Replacing 3 4 Taking care 3 3 7 5 Troubleshooting 8 4 BIOS Setup 5 1 Exiting 5 9 Starting 5 2 Boot sequence 5 8 Booting 2 2 Brightness 2 9 C Cache A 1 Caps Lock 2 5 Indicator 1 12 Card Reader 4 10 See Storage card CardBus 4 8 CD See CD drive CD drive 1 6 2 16 A 1 Inserting a CD 2 17 Installing 4 12 In use indicator 1 12 Troubleshooting 8 4 CD player Lock unlock switch 1 9 Stop button 1 9 CD player buttons Using 2 18 CD ROM drive See CD drive CD RW drive See CD drive Charging 3 3 Chipset driver 6 3 Class 1 laser product 2 16 Cleaning the computer 7 5 Click 2 11 Composite video 4 3 Connecting external devic
12. S video Prepare an S video cable Plug the appropriate end of the S video cable to the computer s S video connector and the other end to the TV s S video input connector Connecting a TV supporting Composite video with RCA connectors You will need the S video to RCA converter cable supplied with your computer Plug the appropriate end of this converter cable to the computer s S video connector Prepare an RCA cable Plug the yellow end of this cable to the converter cable and the other yellow end to the TV s video input connector Expanding Your Computer 4 3 3 S video to RCA Converter Cable NOTE The S video to RCA converter cable is designed for use with your computer only Do not connect the converter cable to another computer Since your computer cannot output sound to a TV you can connect external speakers to the computer for better sound quality if necessary See Connecting Audio Devices in Chapter 2 Turn on the power of the TV and switch to the video mode Turn on the power of the computer and switch the display to TV by changing the display through the settings in Display Properties in Windows CAUTION Do not set the display to both LCD and TV This may cause unstable display on the LCD Do not disconnect the TV while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode If the TV is connected when the computer resumes the LCD remains blank and the output is not displayed NOTE Make sure
13. Windows 8 12 Software Problems cccccsccccesssececeessececeesteceessseeeeneaes 8 13 Sound Problemst s3432 cuties eee eek 8 13 Startup Problems eseina eN aaa 8 14 Other Problems zoeae EAR 8 15 Resetting the Computer eeseesseseesseseesrssreerrsressesresserrssresresrs 8 16 Appendix A SpecifiCations csccssseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 1 eE E T E E E E l 1 Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer It is divided into 8 chapters an appendix and an index Chapter 1 Getting Started takes you through the process of setting up the computer and identifying its external components Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer tells you how to use the computer s components and features Chapter 3 Managing Power provides information on power Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer provides information on installing and using peripheral devices Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup describes the SCU program that configures the computer s BIOS settings Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers describes how to install the drivers and utilities supplied with the computer Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer gives you tips in care and maintenance Chapter 8 Troubleshooting gives solutions to common problems you may encounter when using the computer Appendix A Specifications gives a brief specification for the computer Notational Conventions v
14. adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet The Battery Charge Indicator 4 on the computer glows amber to indicate that charging is in progress You are advised to keep the computer power off while the battery is being charged When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge Indicator glows green It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the Li Ion battery pack when the computer is off and 5 5 hours to fully charge the Li Ion battery pack when the computer is on CAUTION After the computer has been fully recharged do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again Doing so may damage the battery NOTE The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self discharge process 0 21 per day even when the battery pack is fully charged 100 This happens no matter if the battery pack is installed in the computer Managing Power 3 3 Initializing the Battery Pack You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected Initializing is the process of fully charging discharging and then charging It can take several hours 1 Make sure that the computer power is turned off Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack 2 After the battery pack is fully charged turn on the computer When the message Press lt F2 gt to enter System Configuration Utility appea
15. as microwave oven and large metal objects Plug your computer into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device Consult your dealer or an experienced radio technician for help I cannot connect to another WLAN device Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on Troubleshooting Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every WLAN device in the network Your computer is not recognizing changes Restart the computer Make sure that the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct I cannot communicate with the computer in the network when Infrastructure mode is configured Make sure that the Access Point your computer is associated with is powered on and all the LEDs are working properly If the operating radio channel is in poor quality change the Access Point and all the wireless station s within the BSSID to another radio channel Your computer may be in an out of range situation Move your computer closer to the Access Point it is associated with Make sure that your computer is configured with the same security option encryption to the Access Point Use the Web Manager Telnet of the Access Point to check whether it is connected to the network Reconfigure and reset the Access Point I cannot access the network Make sure that the necessary driver s is correctly installed Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate Make sure that the user name or passw
16. compliance e 2 4 GHz DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology e Peer to Peer Ad Hoc and Access Point Infrastructure modes support e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 128 bit data encryption e Transmission rate at 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps with automatic data rating To take advantage of the WLAN feature make sure that the WLAN driver is installed correctly See Chapter 6 for more information If your WLAN card was provided by your dealer instead of the computer manufacturer contact your dealer for the correct driver to use Configuring the WLAN After driver installation you can use the WLAN utility to configure and monitor your WLAN connection If you are using Windows XP you can also use its built in WLAN utility Follow this procedure to launch the WLAN utility in Windows XP 1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections then double click the Wireless Network Connection icon p 4 Click Properties in the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box Operating Your Computer 5 You can configure your WLAN settings in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Turning Off On the WLAN NOTE The FAA Federal Aviation Agency has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety Remember to turn off wireless LAN when using your computer in the airplane Your
17. computer has a WLAN ON OFF button to switch the WLAN on off To turn on off the WLAN function press the WLAN ON OFF button Y The WLAN indicator glows blue to indicate that the computer is ready for WLAN connection It takes approximately 30 seconds for your computer to make a successful WLAN connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect Operating Your Computer 2 27 CHAPTER 3 Managing Power Your computer operates either on external AC power or on internal battery power This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power To maintain optimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way The topics in this chapter include What is an AC adapter How to charge the battery pack When and how to initialize the battery pack How to check the battery level How to replace the battery pack What happens when the battery is low and what actions to take What is Power Management How to save power AC Adapter CAUTION e The AC adapter is designed for use with your computer only Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter e The AC power cord supplied with your computer is for use in the country where you purchased your computer If you plan to go overseas with the computer consult your dealer for the appropriate power cord e When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A revers
18. overheating may occur that results in damage to the computer Keep the computer at least 13 cm 5 inches away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as a TV refrigerator motor or a large audio speaker Do not move the computer abruptly from a cold to a warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condensation inside the unit which may damage the storage media Do not place the computer on an unsteady surface General Guidelines 7 4 Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer when it is closed as this may damage the display The screen surface is easily scratched Do not use paper towels to clean the display Avoid touching it with your fingers pen or pencil To maximize the life of the backlight in the display allow the backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from working Caring for the Computer Cleaning Guidelines Never clean the computer with its power on Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer Gently wipe the display with a soft lint free cloth Do not use alcohol or detergent on the display Dust on the IR port can interfere with data transfer Wipe the port with a soft dry cloth Dust or grease on the touchpad can affect its sensitivity Clean the pad by using
19. that the VGA driver is installed correctly 4 4 Expanding Your Computer Connecting a USB Device Your computer has three USB ports that supports transfer rates up to 12 MB s for USB 1 1 devices and 480 MB s for USB 2 0 devices such as digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture It supports Plug and Play technology so you can install and remove USB devices without turning off the computer With its multiple connection capability up to 127 devices can be connected in a daisy chain configuration In addition you can use a USB hub that converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices can be connected To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable to one of the USB ports ge fas E T O ep Expanding Your Computer 4 5 Connecting an IR Device 4 6 Your computer has an IR infrared port for connecting an infrared equipped device wirelessly such as another computer printer or PDA Personal Digital Assistant The infrared feature supports the IrDA 1 1 FIR Fast Infrared standard with 4 0 Mbps transfer rate Follow this procedure to connect an IR device 1 3 Refer to chapter 6 Modifying the IR Module to set the value of the IrDA Fast Infrared Port to HP HSDL 2300 3600 Place the target device with its IR port facing the IR port of your computer within th
20. the screen to another display device so that you have more desktop space to work on Power Management NOTES e Before using the multi display capability the video driver supplied with your computer must be installed e The computer enters Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed If you want to use the computer with the LCD closed set None to the When close the lid of my portable computer option in the Power Management Properties Thus the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed Configuring the Display Modes NOTES e To take advantage of the enhanced video capabilities the video driver supplied with your computer must be installed e When using CRT only the resolution would depend on the supported resolution by the CRT Your computer has been set to a default resolution and number of colors before shipment You can view and change display settings through your operating system See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information For displaying in higher resolutions you can connect an external CRT monitor that supports higher resolutions See Connecting an External Monitor in Chapter 4 for more information Operating Your Computer 2 21 Using the Audio Features NOTES e To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities the audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed e f you experience interference while recordi
21. to release the tray 3 Pull the tray out until fully extended and then remove the CD Display Problems Nothing appears on the screen e During operation the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power management Press any key to see if the screen comes back e The brightness level might be too low Increase brightness by pressing Fn F7 e The display output might be set to an external device To switch the display back to the LCD press Fn F5 or change the display through the settings in Display Properties The characters on the screen are dim e Adjust the brightness and or contrast Troubleshooting 8 5 Bad dots appear on the display at all times e A small number of missing discolored or bright dots on the screen are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology It is not regarded as a LCD defect Term definition Bright dots When the LCD screen is lighted dots appear bright at a dark area Red green blue bright dots also count Dark dots When the LCD screen is lighted dots appear black at bright areas Distance between aie The minimum distance between two defective dots defective dots Adjacent defective dots Defective dots within a radius of 10 mm Defective dots Distance between Two adjacent Three or more adjacent LCD Type defective dots defective dots defective dots Total Bright Dark Bright Dark Bright Dark Bright
22. 3 Sound problem 8 13 Startup problem 8 14 Touchpad problem 8 9 WLAN problem 8 10 Turning off 1 5 2 2 Turning on 1 4 Index TV Connecting 4 3 Typewriter key 2 4 U Upgrading the computer 4 15 USB device BIOS Setup 5 5 Connecting 4 5 USB port 1 6 1 7 4 5 V VGA port 1 7 Video driver 6 3 Video memory 5 6 Video subsystem Configuring 2 21 Driver installation 6 3 Feature 2 21 Video controller A 1 Index Video RAM A 1 Virus 7 3 Virus alert 5 7 Virus protection Settings 5 7 Volume 2 9 W Weight of the computer A 2 Windows 1 4 Windows key 2 7 Wireless LAN Button 2 27 Configuring 2 26 Driver installation 6 3 Indicator 1 12 On off button 1 9 Troubleshooting 8 10 Turning off 2 27 Turning on 2 27 Using 2 26 l 5
23. 4 2 S video Connects an external video device such as a P 4 3 Connector TV supporting S video input An S video to RCA converter cable comes with the computer for connecting an AV device USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device P 4 5 such as a floppy disk drive printer digital camera joystick and more RJ 45 Connects the LAN cable P 2 25 Connector PC Card Slot Accepts a PC card for additional functions P 4 8 Getting Started 1 7 Rear Components D j Ref Component Description See Also RJ 11 Connects the telephone line P 2 24 Connector Ventilation Do not cover or block the ventilation openings Openings for air circulation thus preventing overheating Kensington Locks the computer to a stationery object for P 7 2 Lock security 1 8 Getting Started Front Components vob Ref Component Description See Also Top Cover Locks the top cover P 1 3 Latch Unlock lock Slide the switch to the right to lock and to the P 2 18 Switch left to allow usage of the following buttons CD Player Easy Start Buttons CD Player During system off allows you to use your P 2 18 Buttons or computer as a CD player Easy Start When running Windows each of the five P 2 20 Buttons buttons provides a quick way to launch a specific program CD Player Stop gq During system off allows you to stop P 2 18 Button or playing of the audio CD W
24. Dark 12 1 SVGA N lt 5 N lt 5 lt l5mm lt 15mm lt 2 Pairs lt 2 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 8 13 3 XGA N lt 5 N lt 7 lt l5mm lt 15mm lt 2 Pairs lt 2 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 9 14 1 XGA N lt 5 N lt 7 lt l5mm lt 15mm lt 2 Pairs lt 2 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 9 15 XGA N lt 8 N lt 8 lt l5mm lt 15mm lt 2 Pairs lt 2 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 10 18 XGA N lt 9 N lt 15 lt 5mm lt 20mm lt 3 Pairs lt 5 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 20 Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired setting Make sure that the video driver is installed correctly The external monitor displays nothing Make sure that the monitor is turned on Make sure that the monitor s signal cable is properly connected Switch the display to the monitor by pressing Fn F5 or change the display through the settings in Display Properties The TV displays nothing Make sure that the TV is turned on and switched to the video mode Make sure that the TV s signal cable is properly connected Troubleshooting e Switch the display to the TV by changing the settings in Display Properties in Windows Simultaneous display multi display does not work e Make sure that you turn on the external monitor before turning on the computer e Press Fn F5 to toggle through the display options or change the settings in Display Properties in Windows Floppy Disk Drive P
25. Drive 2 16 Your computer comes with a CD DVD drive usually configured as drive D The drive uses removable 5 25 inch silver discs which look like standard music CDs It is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store Depending on the model your drive is one of the following e CD ROM drive can read CD ROMs audio CDs CD R and CD RW discs e CD RW drive cannot only read the above discs but also write to CD R and CD RW discs e DVD ROM drive can read DVD Digital Versatile Disc discs in addition to the above discs e Combo drive can work both as a DVD ROM drive and CD RW drive CAUTION e When inserting a CD do not use force e Make sure that the CD is correctly inserted into the tray and then close the tray e Do not leave the CD tray open Also avoid touching the lens in the tray with your hand If the lens becomes dirty the CD ROM may malfunction e Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface such as paper towel Instead use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser based devices Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure NOTE The CD DVD drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product This label is located on the CD DVD drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1
26. If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution you can connect an external CRT monitor to your computer Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor Make sure that the computer is not turned on 2 Plug the monitor s D type signal connector to the computer s VGA port Plug one end of the monitor s power cord into the power socket on the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet To use the monitor turn on the monitor before turning on the computer The monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display to the monitor or to both simultaneous display or to multi display by pressing Fn F5 In Windows you can also change the display through the settings in Display Properties You can change display settings through your operating system See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information CAUTION Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Standby mode or Hibernation mode If no external monitor is connected when the computer resumes the LCD remains blank and the output is not displayed Expanding Your Computer Connecting a TV For entertainment conferences or presentations you can connect a TV to your computer Follow this procedure to connect a TV 1 2 Make sure that the computer is not turned on You can connect to a TV supporting S video or Composite video Connecting a TV supporting
27. LAN Y When running Windows allows you to P 2 27 ON OFF Button turn ON OFF the Wireless LAN function Card Reader Accepts a SmartMedia SM MultiMediaCard P 4 10 MMC Secure Digital SD or Memory Stick MS card for removable storage media Microphone Connects an external microphone P 2 22 Connector Audio Output Connects a set of headphones external speakers P 2 23 Connector with amplifier or an audio recording device Getting Started 1 9 Bottom Components Ref Component Description See Also Battery Pack Supplies power to your computer when external P 3 3 power is not connected CPU Socket Inside is the CPU of your computer Memory Slot Inside is the memory slot for expanding the P 4 10 memory size of your computer Mini PCI Slot Inside is the Mini PCI slot for using an optional P 2 26 Mini PCI card Hard Disk Inside is the hard disk drive of your computer P 4 12 Drive Compartment 1 10 Getting Started Top open Components Ref Component LCD Screen AC Power Indicator T gt Battery Power Indicator i Getting Started Description See Also Displays the output of the computer P 2 18 Glows green when the computer is using AC P 3 2 power Blinks green when the computer using AC power is in Standby mode Glows green when the computer is using battery P 3 6 power Blinks green when the computer using battery power is in S
28. Q Slide the battery pack and take it off the computer Fit another battery pack into place and slide the two battery security lock to the lock 4 position Managing Power 3 5 Battery Low Signals and Actions 3 6 Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10 Windows default setting of its charge remaining The computer gives warning beeps or messages and the Battery Charge Indicator blinks red to alert you to take actions NOTE You can set up your threshold and signals of Battery Low under Windows Immediately save your data upon Battery Low The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the computer If you are using the audio subsystem PC card hard or floppy disk drives the battery might run out of charge very quickly Always respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on Standby or Hibernation mode turning off the computer or connecting the AC adapter If you do not take any action the computer will automatically hibernate and turn off CAUTION e Ifyou are using a flash PC card do not access the card during battery low periods This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge thus making your access to the card unsuccessful e If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge then you lose your data Managing Power Power Management Your computer supports ACPI Advanced Confi
29. TION Resetting will cause any unsaved data to be lost Troubleshooting APPENDIX A Specifications NOTE Specifications are subject to change without any prior notice Specifications Intel Banias processor supporting 1 3 1 7 GHz or above FSB Front Side Bus 400 MHz Cache Memory 1 MB on die ROM BIOS 512 KB Flash EEPROM includes system and VGA BIOS System 2 x 200 pin DDR SO DIMM socket for expansion up to 1024 MB supports PC 2100 1600 specifications Shared video 4 8 16 32 MB default 32 MB Display Panel 14 1 inch TFT resolution up to 1024x768 1400x1050 XGA SXGA Video controller Integrated in NorthBridge Ultra AGP multi monitor support Video ports VGA port S video connector Keyboard Standard keys numeric keypad 12 function keys a special Fn Function key and Windows keys Storage Floppy disk drive 3 5 inch 1 44 MB USB optional device external Primary hard disk 2 5 inch 9 5 mm high IDE Ultra DMA 66 100 support drive Secondary hard disk User swappable of CD DVD drive with second hard disk drive drive supports hot plugging optional CD DVD 24x CD ROM CD RW 8x DVD ROM optional Combo drive 24x10x24x CD RW optional 16x10x8x24x Combo optional 2x2x1x8x24x10x24x DVD Multi optional Two audio ports for Mic in Line out CD player buttons Volume control play pause next track previous track stop Parts Specifications Environment Temperature Operating 0 C 32
30. User s Manual Part Number 5615 6753 0021 ROO March 2003 TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice Regulations Information Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE 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 installed 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
31. a modem allows you to use the telephone line to communicate with others by fax email or connect to an online service or bulletin board To connect the telephone line to the modem connect one end of the modem cable to RJ 11 connector on the computer and the other end to the phone line Ein A o S Ss S A NOTES e When using communication software you may have to disable power management e Set the COM port of the modem to COM3 e Set parameters such as modem speed baud rate and line type pulse dialing or tone dialing e Do not enter Standby mode when using communication software 2 24 Operating Your Computer Using the LAN NOTE To take advantage of the LAN feature the LAN driver supplied with your computer must be installed The internal 10 100Base T LAN Local Area Network module allows you to connect your computer to a network It supports data transfer rate up to 100 Mbps To connect the network cable to the LAN module connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub Operating Your Computer 2 25 Using the Wireless LAN 2 26 Depending on your model an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN WLAN card may have been pre installed by your computer manufacturer at the factory This card allows you to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment The WLAN features include e IEEE 802 11b standard
32. adhesive tape to remove the dust and grease on its surface Battery Pack Guidelines Recharge the battery pack when it is nearly discharged When recharging make sure that the battery pack is fully charged Doing so may avoid harm to the battery pack Operate the computer with the battery pack installed even when using external power This ensures that the battery is fully charged If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time more than two weeks remove the battery pack from the computer If you remove the battery pack make sure that the battery terminals do not contact any conductors such as metal objects or water Otherwise the battery may become unusable as a result of a short circuit If you need to store the battery pack store it in a cool dry place Never allow the temperature to exceed 60 C 140 F Do not leave the battery pack in storage for more than 6 months without recharging it Caring for the Computer 7 5 When Traveling e Before traveling with your computer make a backup of your hard disk data into floppy disks or other storage devices As an added precaution bring along an extra copy of your important data e Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged e Make sure that the computer is turned off and the top cover is securely closed e Do not leave objects in between the keyboard and closed display e Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and take it with you Use the
33. aps Lock on and off When on light on the Caps Lock keeps the letter keys in uppercase The Pause key temporarily stops screen scrolling Scroll Lock does not work for all programs es The Print Screen key prints the displayed screen Print screen does not work for all programs Cursor Control Keys Ins Del Num Lk Ser Lk EDEDED NOTE The word cursor refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line a block or one of many other shapes Cursor control keys are generally used for editing purposes They are Operating Your Computer 2 5 Key Description Moves the cursor left one space Moves the cursor right one space t Moves the cursor up one line 4 Moves the cursor down one line pads Moves the page up PgDn Moves the page down Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line or document Moves the cursor to the end of the line or document End Switches typing between insert and overtype modes Insert mode means any character typed will be inserted to the current cursor position overtype mode means any character typed will overwrite the text in the current cursor position Deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text left one space Numeric Keypad A 15 key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next
34. chapter 4 Operating Your Computer 2 17 Using the CD Player Buttons 2 18 Your computer features CD player buttons These buttons located on the front panel allow you to use your computer as a CD player without starting up the computer Unlock lock Stop Play pause Volume down Previous track Volume up Next track To listen to audio CDs without starting up the computer 1 Slide the CD player unlock lock switch to the unlock position left side Press the play pause gt M button to turn on power to the CD player The AC power indicator glows green when the computer is connected to AC power or the battery power indicator glows green when the computer is using battery power Press the eject button on the CD drive and pull the tray out until fully extended and insert the audio CD Afterwards push the tray all the way in It will automatically start playing the audio CD s track 1 You can use the volume up e volume down previous track 44 next track 1 play pause gt I and stop buttons m for controls To stop playing the audio CD press the stop button m once Operating Your Computer 6 To turn off power to the CD player press the stop button m again The AC battery power indicator will go off NOTES e When not using the CD player buttons make certain that power has been turned off to the CD player i e the AC battery power indica
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36. clean container to protect them from the environment and magnetic fields e A floppy disk must be formatted before you can use it To know how to format a floppy disk see your operating system manual 2 14 Operating Your Computer Using the Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C A hard disk drive is a storage device with non removable rotating magnetic storage platters inside it It is where your operating system and application software programs are stored Your hard disk drive is a 2 5 inch IDE Integrated Drive Electronics hard disk drive This type of drive embodies the latest in fast reliable mass storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for operation directly onto the drive itself This allows the drive manufacturer to carefully optimize drive performance An optional second hard disk drive module can be installed by removing the CD DVD drive and inserting it into the dual bay see chapter 4 for more information CAUTION e Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to floppy disks or other storage media e Never try to remove or install the primary hard disk drive while the computer is powered on Doing so can result in loss of data and can damage the computer and the hard disk drive s sensitive circuitry e Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in use indicator is on Operating Your Computer 2 15 Using the CD DVD
37. d disk drive your system may seem to hang no mouse response just continue on to the next step Upon unplugging the secondary hard disk drive module mouse response will be resumed 3 Place the computer upside down Slide the dual bay switch to the unlock position and slide the CD DVD drive or secondary hard disk drive off 4 Slide the secondary hard disk drive or CD DVD drive into the dual bay and secure it by sliding the switch to the lock position Expanding Your Computer 4 13 4 14 5 Windows will automatically detect the new device in your system Expanding Your Computer Internal Components Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing the CPU or adding memory However to avoid damage during the installation procedure please ask your dealer for help Do not install an internal component by yourself Expanding Your Computer 4 15 CHAPTER 5 Using BIOS Setup System Configuration Utility SCU is a program for configuring the BIOS Basic Input Output System settings of the computer BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed by your computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features This chapter tells you how to use the BIOS Setup When and How to Use BIOS Setup When to Use You nee
38. d from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer Now you are ready to turn on the computer CAUTION e When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer e When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord NOTE When the AC adapter is connected it also charges the battery pack For information on using battery power see Chapter 3 Opening the Cover CAUTION Be gentle when opening and closing the cover Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Open the top cover by sliding the cover latch toward the right and lifting up the cover You can tilt the cover forward or backward for optimal viewing clarity Getting Started 1 3 Turning On and Off the Computer Turning On 1 Make sure that the computer is connected to AC power 2 Press the power button 3 Each time the computer is turned on it performs a Power On Self Test POST and the operating system such as Windows should start 1 4 Getting Started Turning Off To turn off the computer power use the Shut Down command of your operating system NOTE There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer See Stopping the Computer in Chapter 2 for information
39. d to run SCU when e You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run SCU e You want to restore the factory default settings e You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware e You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system performance Starting BIOS Setup NOTES e The SCU screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only The actual items or settings on your computer may differ e The SCU program may have been updated after the publication of this manual e The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in SCU To run SCU press F2 when the prompt appears on the screen during system startup The prompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds You must press F2 quickly The SCU main screen appears as shown next 5 2 Using BIOS Setup FST Advanced Security Boot Exit rm Devices ysten ____ Pe Floppy Drive A Mone Speed 100 Miz IDE Primary Hitachi_OK23EA 30 Speed 1 Miz IDE Secondary CD 224E SYSTEM BIOS 0 920 640 KB Extended 1109759 KB Cache Ext O KB onfigure main conditions ate and time hard disk type etc The SCU screen can be divided into four areas e On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of the available menus Each menu title brings a specific menu e The center left column of the menu contains information regarding the current settings of the system If you open a pu
40. dealer as the internal keyboard cable might be loose The numeric keypad is disabled e Make sure that the Num Lock is switched on Check if the Num Lock Indicator 7 lights blue or not The external keyboard does not work e Make sure that the keyboard cable is properly connected The USB mouse does not work e Make sure that the mouse cable is properly connected The touchpad does not work or the pointer is difficult to control with the touchpad e Make sure that the touchpad is clean Troubleshooting 8 9 LAN Problems I cannot access the network Make sure that the LAN driver is correctly installed Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ 45 connector and the network hub Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate Make sure that the user name or password is correct WLAN Problems I cannot use the WLAN feature 8 10 Make sure that the Mini PCI WLAN card is correctly installed Make sure that the necessary driver s is correctly installed Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on Transmission quality is poor Your computer may be in an out of range situation Move your computer closer to the Access Point or another WLAN device it is associated with Check if there is high interference around the environment and solve the problem as described next Radio interference exists Move your computer away from the device causing the radio interference such
41. e AC adapter to the computer Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one The computer does not enter Hibernation mode with the Fn F12 hot keys e Make sure that the Hibernation function is specified for the sleep button e You might be using a PC card that prevents the computer from entering Hibernation mode To enter the mode stop the communication program and then remove the card or stop the card Software Problems An application program does not work correctly e Make sure that the software is correctly installed e If an error message appears on the screen consult the software program s documentation for further information e If you are sure the operation has stop reset the computer See Resetting the Computer later in this chapter Sound Problems No sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too low e Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed e Make sure that the computer is not in Standby mode e fusing an external speaker make sure that the speaker is properly connected Troubleshooting 8 13 Distorted sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too high or too low In most cases a high setting can cause the audio electronics to distort the sound The sound system does not record e Adjust the playback or recording sound levels The external microphone or audio device does not work e Make sure that the microphone i
42. e card at a time 2 Align the card with its connector pointing to the corresponding slot and its label facing up Slide the card into the slot until it reaches the end MMC SD MS Za Card gt 3 Windows XP will detect the card and assign it a drive name typically E To remove a storage card 1 Double click on My Computer 2 Right click on the drive with the card and select Eject 3 Pull the card out of the slot Expanding Your Computer 4 11 Hot Swapping a Dual Bay Device Hot Swap means that you can remove the drive and replace it with another drive without significant interruption to the system without turning off the system To hot swap devices secondary hard disk drive or CD DVD drive 1 Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon found on the Windows XP taskbar and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen 2 Select highlight the CD DVD drive or secondary hard disk drive you want to disable from the list and click on the Stop button to disable the drive Safely Remove Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer Hardware devices SI PIONEER DVD ROM DVD K11 E PIONEER DVD ROM DVD K11 E at Location 0 Sp C Display device components 4 12 Expanding Your Computer NOTE Upon clicking the Stop button when disabling older models of har
43. e effective range within 15 degrees angle and 1 meter 3 feet distance To take advantage of the IR communications you need a third party software NOTE During infrared communication take note of the following Do not move the computer and IR device Do not enter Standby mode Do not use a cell phone or another IR device near the computer Avoid strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light Disable the screen saver Expanding Your Computer Connecting an IEEE 1394a Device Your computer has an IEEE 1394a port on the right side of the computer for connecting 1394 devices IEEE 1394a is the next generation serial bus standard featuring high speed data transfer multi channel communication link and Hot Plug connectivity It allows connection of up to 63 devices The applications include not only computer peripheral devices such as scanner printer and high quality CCD but also consumer electronic equipment such as DVCAM and VCR To connect an 1394 device simply plug the device cable to the IEEE 1394a port of the system Expanding Your Computer 4 7 Using PC Cards Your computer has a PC card slot PC cards are credit card sized peripheral products based on the standards developed by PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA is a non profit association for promoting the interchangeability among mobile computers where ruggedness low power and small size are critical
44. e procedure may damage the AC adapter or computer e When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord The AC adapter serves as a converter from AC Alternating Current to DC Direct Current power because your computer runs on DC power but an electrical outlet usually provides AC power It also charges the battery pack when connected to AC power The adapter operates on any voltage in the range of 100 240 V AC 3 2 Managing Power Battery Pack The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer It is rechargeable using the AC adapter The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer When your applications often access peripherals you will experience a shorter operating time NOTE Care and maintenance information for the battery is provided in the Battery Pack Guidelines section in Chapter 7 Charging the Battery Pack NOTES e Charging will not start if the battery s temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 50 C 122 F e The charging process will stop and the Battery Charge Indicator flashes amber when the battery s temperature gets above 60 C 140 F If this happens the battery pack may be damaged Please contact your dealer e During charging do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery To charge the battery pack connect the AC
45. e that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive If there is remove it and restart the system If this message appears when you are booting from the hard disk insert a bootable disk in the floppy disk drive and check the condition of the hard disk Make sure that the hard disk is set correctly in the SCU program Other Problems The date time is incorrect Correct the date and time via the operating system or SCU program After you have performed everything as described above and still have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the computer the RTC Real Time Clock battery is at the end of its life Call an authorized dealer to replace the RTC battery Troubleshooting 8 15 Resetting the Computer 8 16 You may have to reset reboot your computer on some occasions when an error occurs and the program you are using hangs up If the system operation seems to hang up first wait It is possible that the system is processing data Periodically check the hard disk drive in use indicator if it flashes irregularly the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keyboard If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the restart function of the operating system reset the computer Reset the computer by any one of these methods e Press Ctrl Alt Del e Ifthe above action does not work turn off the system Wait for at least five seconds and turn it on again CAU
46. ect highlight the PC card you want to disable from the list and click on the Stop button to disable the card 3 Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly 4 Pull the card out of the slot Expanding Your Computer 4 9 Using the Card Reader 4 10 NOTES e To take advantage of the Card Reader the Card Reader driver supplied with your system must be installed e f your hard disk is divided into several drives make sure that all drives have been formatted before using the Card Reader Otherwise you may encounter problems when using the Card Reader e Youcan use only storage cards Your Card Reader does not support cards with I O input output functions such as a wireless network card or bluetooth card Your system has a Card Reader The Card Reader is a small drive for reading from and writing to removable storage cards or called memory cards The cards supported are SmartMedia SM MultiMediaCard MMC Secure Digital SD and Memory Stick MS cards Shown next are the appearance and size of each card type for your reference Secure Memory Type SmartMedia MultiMediaCard Digital Stick Appearance PP MultiMediaCard 21 5x50x2 8 mm 37x45x0 76 24x32x1 4 24x32x2 1 mm mm mm Expanding Your Computer To insert a storage card 1 Locate the Card Reader slots on the front of the system The top slot accepts a SM card and the bottom slot accepts a MMC SD MS card You can only use on
47. ei unsachgem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertigen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers FRENCH ATTENTION II y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Attention for USA Users The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal About the Modem Caution 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 3 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 4 Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the telephone function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the telephone function to report a gas lea
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49. ernet Explorer ey Eee connection Wizard Plueins sicnue File name IEXPLORE Files of type Executable files exe X Cancel The appropriate icon will then appear in the box as shown next To launch the program you can simply press the corresponding Easy Start button or if the Easy Start Button Definition window is open you can double click the box containing the icon Easy Start Button Definition E x x x amp x xl amp C Program Files Internet Explorer IEXPLORE EXE If you want to cancel the assignment of a program click the Cancel x icon under the box 6 6 Installing Software Drivers CHAPTER 7 Caring for the Computer Taking good care of your computer will ensure a trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your computer This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance How to protect the computer What to note when using and storing the computer How to clean the computer What to note when using the battery pack What to note when traveling with the computer Protecting the Computer To safeguard the integrity of your computer data as well as the computer itself you can protect the computer in several ways as described in this section Using the Password The power on password protects your computer against unauthorized use If the password is set the prompt requesting for the password appears on the screen whenever t
50. es IEEE 1394a device 4 7 IR device 4 6 Monitor 4 2 TV 4 3 USB device 4 5 Connector Audio output 2 23 Microphone 2 23 Copyright protection Macrovision Corp 2 17 Cover Opening 1 3 CPU 1 10 A 1 Performance setting 5 6 CRT monitor See Monitor Ctrl key 2 4 Cursor 2 5 Cursor control key 2 5 D Date 5 5 8 15 DC 3 2 Dimension of the computer A 2 Display mode 2 21 Display output 2 9 Double click 2 11 Drag and drop 2 11 Drive A 2 13 Drive C 2 15 Drive D 2 16 Drive E 4 11 Driver installation 6 1 Driver O S support 6 2 Dual bay 1 6 4 12 DVD ROM drive See CD drive l 2 E Easy Start Buttons 2 20 Defining the button 6 5 Driver installation 6 3 Lock unlock switch 1 9 Utility 6 5 EEPROM A 1 Environmental specifications A 2 ESB See Easy Start Buttons Esc key 2 4 Euro symbol 2 7 F FDA regulations 2 16 FIR 4 6 Floppy disk drive A 1 Connecting 2 13 Ejecting floppy disks 2 14 Inserting floppy disks 2 14 Troubleshooting 8 7 Fn key 2 8 Function key 2 8 G Geyserville support 5 6 H Hard disk drive 2 15 A 1 Boot sector 5 7 Compartment 1 10 Installing 4 12 In use indicator 1 12 Partition table 5 7 Secondary 1 6 Troubleshooting 8 8 Hibernation 2 3 3 7 3 8 Troubleshooting 8 12 Hot keys 2 8 Hot swap 4 12 Humidity A 2 Index IEEE 1394a Connecting devices 4 7 Port 1 6 Indicator AC power 1 11 Battery charge 1 12
51. evice If you set the first boot device to LAN Boot the system will boot from the LAN server first The options are Hard Disk Drive CD ROM Drive Floppy Disk Drive and LAN Boot The default setting is Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive CD ROM Drive then LAN Boot NOTE If you set all booting options to the same device then the computer will try to boot from that device only 5 8 Using BIOS Setup Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting SCU After finished with your settings you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect ave anges and Exit viscard anges and Floppy Drive None IDE Primary Get Default Values CD 224E i IDE Secondary Load Previous Values Base 640 KB Extended 1109759 KB Cache Ext 0 KB ave current settings and return to previous wor Save Changes and Exit saves the changes you have made and exits SCU Discard Changes and Exit exits SCU without saving the changes you have made Get Default Values loads factory default values for all the items Load Previous Values loads CMOS values before running SCU Using BIOS Setup 5 9 CHAPTER Installing Software Drivers To take full advantage of the unique features of your computer some operating systems require custom software known as drivers to be installed If you purchased the computer with Windows pre installed your dealer may have already installed the drivers If not you need to install t
52. f the audio subsystem Modem driver Installs the modem driver that allows you to use the modem function of the computer LAN driver Installs the LAN driver that allows you to use the network function of the computer Touchpad driver WLAN driver Installs the touchpad driver that allows you to take full advantage of the touchpad features Installs the WLAN driver that allows you to use the computer s internal Mini PCI Type IIIB WLAN OBOOQoOe Select guide option card s network function NOTE The Windows Plug and Play capability may automatically detect the new device Mini PCI WLAN card and display the wizard requesting for drivers Click Cancel to bypass the wizard screen s Card Reader Allows you to use the Card Reader to access optional driver SM MMC SD MS cards Bi Easy Start Allows you to define the Easy Start buttons For tt Button information on using the utility see Other Drivers s driver and Utilities later in this chapter IR Module Displays the steps in selecting the correct IR module that allows you to use the infrared port of the computer Refer to the next section Modifying the IR Module Installing Software Drivers 6 3 Icon Name Description Browse CD Browses the contents of this CD NOTES e Please do not remove the driver CD when installing the driver e You are recommended to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 if you are using
53. g the Computer When you finish a working session you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode To stop in Do this To start up or this mode resume again Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your Press the power operating system This can prevent loss button of unsaved data or damage to your software programs If the system is locked up because of hardware or software problems press the power button to turn off the computer Standby Depending on your settings in Windows Press any key you can put the computer in Standby mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing Fn F12 e Pressing the power button To stop in Do this To start up or 2 2 Operating Your Computer this mode resume again Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows Press the power you can put the computer in Hibernation button mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing Fn F12 e Pressing the power button If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer See Power Management in Chapter 3 for more information Operating Your Computer 2 3 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full sized computer keyboard plus a Fn key added for specific functions The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major categories e Typew
54. guration and Power Interface for power management The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving With an ACPI compliant operating system such as Windows 2000 and Windows XP power supply to different computer components is controlled on an as needed basis This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time In general Windows power management works in this way What When Power to the hard disk is turned off Power to the display is turned off The computer enters Standby mode The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power The computer enters Hibernation mode See the next subsection for more information When the hard disk has been idle for a set period When the display has been idle for a set period When the entire system has been idle for a set period When you press Fn F12 When you close the cover When you press the power button When you press Fn F12 When you close the cover When you press the power button Depends on your settings in Windows For detailed information on power management see Windows Help Managing Power 3 7 Hibernation Hibernation is a very useful feature People frequently open many applications when they use computers It takes some time to get all these applications open and running and normally they all have to be closed before the syste
55. h can read and write to either double density 2DD 720 KB floppy disks or high density 2HD 1 44 MB floppy disks Notice that both types of floppy disk have an arrow imprinted on the front upper left corner and a sliding write protect tab on the bottom left corner as illustrated above When opened the write protect tab prevents data from being written to or erased from the floppy disk Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk drive to the computer connect the floppy disk drive cable into any of the USB ports of the computer Make sure to let the USB mark face up when connecting the cable to the computer Operating Your Computer 2 13 A PSO SS NOTES e Depending on your model there may be a core on the floppy disk drive cable e Do not put the floppy disk drive upside down e Donot put the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place Eject Button In use Indicator To eject a floppy disk first ensure that the floppy disk drive is not working and then press the eject button on the drive When the floppy disk pops out of the drive remove the floppy disk and store it properly CAUTION e Never turn off or reset the computer while the floppy disk drive is working e Always store your floppy disks in a safe
56. he drivers using the CD supplied with your computer This chapter describes how to install the drivers How to Use the Driver CD 6 2 NOTES e The drivers may have been updated after this manual was published For driver s upgrade please contact your dealer e This CD supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP only e The available items may differ according to your computer model and operating system An autorun program is provided on the driver CD to help you easily install the drivers As you insert the CD the autorun program automatically starts If you need to start the program manually run the Setup exe program from the Setup directory of the CD The main screen appears as shown next 206 5 D Q D NOTE The icons appearing on the left side depend on the operating system you are using as well as the availability of the hardware device on your computer Installing Software Drivers To install the intended driver just click on the corresponding icon on the left side and installation will start The icons and drivers are described next icon Name Chipset driver Description Ensures the full function of the following drivers Install this driver before installing the other device drivers Video driver Installs the video driver that allows you to select high resolution displays with richer colors Audio driver Installs the audio driver that allows you to take full advantage o
57. he computer is turned on The password is set via the BIOS Setup program See Security Menu in Chapter 5 for instructions Using the Cable Lock You can use a Kensington type cable lock to protect your computer against theft The cable lock is available in most computer stores To use the lock loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table Insert the lock to the Kensington lock hole and turn the key to secure the lock Store the key in a safe place 7 2 Caring for the Computer Using an Anti Virus Strategy New viruses are always being developed nowadays and they are attacking computers even more easily with emails so commonly used worldwide The security feature of the BIOS protects the boot sector of the hard disk To enable the function see Security Menu in Chapter 5 for instructions You can also install a virus detecting program to monitor potential viruses that could damage your files Caring for the Computer 7 3 Taking Care of the Computer Location Guidelines Use the computer where the temperature is between 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F Avoid placing the computer in a location subject to high humidity extreme temperatures mechanical vibration direct sunlight or heavy dust Do not cover or block any ventilation openings on the computer For example do not place the computer on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Otherwise
58. he external components of the computer And the last section navigates you to the information you may need after the computer is ready for use Getting the Computer Running This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton you should find these standard items e Notebook computer e Accessories AC adapter AC power cord Driver CD Modem cable S video to RCA converter cable Ferrite core s option Secondary hard disk drive module option This User s Manual Inspect all the items If any item is damaged or missing notify your dealer immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future Connecting to AC Power 1 2 The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the computer for the very first time CAUTION Use only the AC adapter included with your computer Using other AC adapters may damage the computer 1 Make sure that the computer is turned off Getting Started 2 Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the left side of the computer 3 Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet 4 When the AC adapter is connected power is being supplie
59. i Throughout this manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text NOTE identifies additional information that requires special attention CAUTION identifies important information which if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all the keys When necessary keys are also shown in graphics A title command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface A value or an option that you can select for a setup item is shown in italic For example Select Power Management set it to Enabled and then click the OK button CHAPTER I Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this computer Your computer incorporates desktop computer capabilities into a compact notebook sized package It can greatly enhance your productivity either in the office or at home And of course wherever you need it the computer is ready and easy to go This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running You will find instructions for these procedures Unpacking Connecting to AC power Opening the cover Turning on the computer Turning off the computer Then you will find a section briefly introducing t
60. k in the vicinity of the leak 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 Caution for USA Users To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Table of Contents Preface iiissiesctarctnuadensdassdsecdassdeeetecsdvvadawodavadaucduveinuadeusdesadeweievsdeacdeds v Chapter 1 Getting Started ccsssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeees 1 1 Getting the Computer Running sseesssessssssssssssssesssressrssees 1 2 Unpacking aeneon eee Eee eA EErEE RTE 1 2 Connecting to AC Power ssssssssssssssssssesseesserssesseessesseessee 1 2 Opening the Coveliers eana a eid 1 3 Turning On and Off the Computer eee eeeeeeeeeees 1 4 Taking a Look at the Computer oo cece ceeeeeeeeeeneeeneeeneeenees 1 6 Right Side Components 0 ce eeceesseceseceseceseceeeeeseeeeeeeees 1 6 Left Side Components 00 0 eee eeeessecsseceeceseceeeceeeeeseeeeneeses 1 7 Rear Components 2i sched nerd lont kell ees 1 8 Front Components ennor ieia i 1 9 Bottom Components 0 0 0 cece eseeseeseeeneeensecnseceaecnaeenseees 1 10 Top open Component eeeeseeseeseeensecnsecesecnaeenseees 1 11 Where to Go from Here o0 cee ceeeeeeeeseeeneeeneeeseecnaecnaeenaeceaeens 1 13 Chapter 2 Operating Your COMpUTEL ccccccccccesseeeeeeeeeees 2 1 Starting and Stopping the Computer eeeceeeceestece
61. le 4 3 Connector 4 3 Rebooting 8 16 Resetting 8 16 Restarting 8 16 RJ 11 1 8 2 24 RJ 45 1 7 2 25 ROM BIOS A 1 S S PDIF 2 23 Saving power 3 9 Screen See LCD Scroll 2 11 Scroll Lock 2 5 Indicator 1 12 Secure Digital See Storage card Security Protecting the computer with lock 7 2 Protecting the computer with password 7 2 Shift key 2 4 Shutting down 1 5 2 2 Simultaneous display 2 21 Sleep button 2 9 SmartMedia See Storage card Software Troubleshooting 8 13 Software driver 6 1 Speaker 1 12 2 22 Connecting external speakers 2 23 Specifications A 1 Standby 2 2 3 7 Troubleshooting 8 12 1 4 Startup 2 2 Troubleshooting 8 14 Storage card 4 10 Driver installation 6 3 Indicator 1 12 Inserting a card 4 11 Removing a card 4 11 S video Cable 4 3 Connector 1 7 4 3 S video to RCA converter cable 4 3 T Telephone line Connecting 2 24 Connector 1 8 Temperature A 2 TFT 2 21 Time 5 5 8 15 Touchpad 1 12 2 10 A 1 Configuring 2 12 Driver installation 6 3 Troubleshooting 8 9 Traveling with the computer 7 6 Troubleshooting 8 1 Battery problem 8 4 CD drive problem 8 4 Display problem 8 5 Floppy disk drive problem 8 7 Hard disk drive problem 8 8 Hardware problem 8 8 Infrared problem 8 8 Keyboard problem 8 9 LAN problem 8 10 Modem problem 8 11 Mouse problem 8 9 Other problems 8 15 PC card problem 8 12 Power Management problem 8 12 Software problem 8 1
62. ll down menu and select an item that provides multiple options the left column will display a submenu where you can make further selections e The right column of the menu contains details of the CPU and system memory e The bottom lines of the menu provide keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections When a menu item is highlighted more detailed information is given Moving Around and Making Selections You must go through two or three levels to complete the setting for an item In most cases there are three levels menu title pull down menu and submenu Using BIOS Setup 5 3 5 4 Use the keyboard to move around and make selections Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next Key Function lt Selects a menu title T f a 1 Selects an item or option 2 Brings up down the value Enter 1 Brings up the sub menu when an item with the arrow gt sign is selected 2 Opens or closes the option window when an item is selected Tab Jumps from one item to another Esc 1 Exits SCU 2 Returns to the previous menu if in a sub menu 3 Closes the options window if one is open Using BIOS Setup Main Menu The Main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system FET Advanced Security Boot Exit Interna oc _ USB Emulation Extended Cache Ext Date and Time sets the system date and time In
63. m can be turned off When you use the hibernation feature you do not have to close the applications The computer stores the state of your computer to a file on the hard disk and then shut down The next time you turn on your computer you return to exactly where you left off 3 8 Managing Power Power Saving Tips In addition to your computer s automatic power management you can do your part to maximize the battery s operating time by following these suggestions e Do not disable Power Management e Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level e If you work with an application that uses a PC card exit the application when you finish using it e Ifyou have a PC card installed remove it when not in use Some PC cards drain power even while they are inactive e Deactivate the WLAN function if you are not using it See Turning Off On the WLAN in chapter 2 e Turn off the computer when you are not using it Managing Power 3 9 CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other peripheral devices When using a device be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices External monitor TV USB device IR device IEEE 1394a device PC card SM MMC SD MS card Dual bay device Connecting an External Monitor 4 2
64. nal device is connected Upon booting the system with CRT LCD _ gt CRT coe a NOTES e Ifthe display mode is set to 256 colors or lower or in DOS mode there will be only two modes for selecting CRT only and LCD amp CRT e This function only applies to Plug amp Play CRT monitors Decreases the LCD brightness Increases the LCD brightness Switches Battery Low beep on and off Switches LCD on and off Serves as the sleep button that you can define with Windows Power Management See the Power Management in Chapter 3 Operating Your Computer 2 9 Using the Touchpad CAUTION Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad Doing so may damage the touchpad surface NOTE For optimal performance of the touchpad keep your fingers and the pads clean and dry When tapping on the pad tap lightly Do not use excessive force The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad a left and a right button and a scroll button To use the touchpad place your forefinger or thumb on the pad The rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display As you slide your fingertip across the pad the pointer also called cursor on the screen moves accordingly When your finger reaches the edge of the pad simpl
65. nd secure Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the BIOS Setup program Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed Make notes of your observations Are there any messages on the screen Do any indicators light Do you hear any beeps Detailed descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to consult one for assistance If any problem persists after you follow the instructions in this chapter contact an authorized dealer for help Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems For easy reference the problems are divided into these categories Problem Type eTo Co Battery Problems P 8 4 CD Drive Problems P 8 4 Display Problems P 8 5 Floppy Disk Drive Problems P 8 7 Hardware Device Problems P 8 8 Hard Disk Drive Problems P 8 8 Infrared Problems P 8 8 Keyboard Mouse and Touchpad Problems P 8 9 LAN Problems P 8 10 WLAN Problems P 8 10 Modem Problems P 8 10 PC Card Problems P 8 12 Power Management Problems for Windows P 8 12 Software Problems P 8 13 Sound Problems P 8 13 Startup Problems P 8 14 Other Problems P 8 15 Troubleshooting 8 3 Battery Problems The battery does not charge Battery Charge indicator does not light amber e Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected e Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperatu
66. ng try lowering the microphone recording volume The audio subsystem of your computer features e Digital audio and analog mixing functions required for recording and playing sound on your computer e Sound Blaster Pro compatibility e Built in microphone 0 e External audio connectors and e A set of speakers Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information 2 22 Operating Your Computer Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality you can send or receive sound through external audio devices e Microphone Connector A can be connected to an external microphone for recording voice or sound e Audio Output Connector gt can be connected to the line in connector of powered speakers with built in amplifiers headphones or earphone set This connector is compliant to S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface You can connect audio equipment with S PDIF to the computer S PDIF is a new audio transfer file format that ensures a high quality digital audio output through optical fibers NOTE When using external speakers headphones or microphone you cannot use the internal one Operating Your Computer 2 23 Using the Communication Features Using the Modem NOTE To take advantage of the modem feature the modem driver supplied with your computer must be installed The internal 56 K fax dat
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69. ord is correct You have moved out of range of the network Turn off power management Modem Problems The modem does not work Make sure that the modem driver is correctly installed Troubleshooting 8 11 e Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected e Make sure that the COM port in the communication software is correctly set e Turn off power management PC Card Problems The PC card does not work e Make sure that the PC card is correctly seated e Ifthe card requires an IRQ interrupt request make sure that there is one available The PC card stops communicating properly e The application may have been reset when the computer is turned off or in Standby mode Exit and restart the application Power Management Problems for Windows The computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode automatically e If you have a connection to another computer the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode if the connection is actively in use e Make sure that the Standby or Hibernation time out is enabled The computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode immediately e Ifthe computer is performing an operation it normally waits for the operation to finish 8 12 Troubleshooting The computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernation mode e The computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernation mode when the battery pack is empty Do any one of the following Connect th
70. orized use rm Devices j d J Har isk Boot Sector Floppy Drive IDE nay O IDE Secondary CD 640 KB Extended 1109759 KB Cache Ext O KB et password for booting computer Set Password allows you to set the password for your system When typing the password first make sure that Num Lock is off then type your password in the entry fields and press Enter Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter If the Enable Password to Power on sub item is enabled the set password is always required to boot the computer Hard Disk Boot Sector sets if a warning message will appear when the hard disk boot sector partition table has been changed A checkmark indicates enabled while an underline _ indicates disabled The default setting is disabled CAUTION Set this item to disabled before installing an operating system running Fdisk or Format program Otherwise the intended action will fail Using BIOS Setup 5 7 Boot Menu The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system ia Floppy Brive MAX Speed IDE Primary O A CPU Speed IDE Secondary SYSTEM BIOS EC BIO nunn 640 KB Extended 1109759 KB Cache Ext O KB efines where the system boots from Boot Sequence sets the first second third and fourth booting device The system will try to boot from the first device but if it is not available will try the next boot d
71. re e Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly e Make sure that the battery terminals are clean The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter e Ifyou often partially recharge and discharge the battery might not be charged to its full potential Initialize the battery to solve the problem See Initializing the Battery Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time e The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the computer If the actual operating time is much less than the estimated time initialize the battery See Initializing the Battery Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions CD Drive Problems 8 4 The CD drive cannot read a CD e Make sure that the CD is correctly seated in the tray with the label facing up e Make sure that the CD is not dirty Clean the CD with a CD cleaning kit available in most computer stores e Make sure that the CD drive driver is installed correctly e Make sure that the computer supports the CD or the files contained Troubleshooting You cannot eject a CD e The CD is not properly seated in the drive Manually release the CD following the method described next 1 Turn off the system 2 Insert a small rod such as a straightened paperclip into the drive s manual eject hole and push firmly
72. riter keys e Cursor control keys e Numeric keys e Function keys Typewriter Keys 4 Shift 2 4 Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter Several keys are added such as the Ctrl Alt Esc and lock keys for special purposes When the lock keys are pressed their corresponding indicators light up Key Ctrl B Alt Backspace a Ins Num LK afc Description The Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Alternate key is normally used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Escape key is usually used for stopping a process Examples are exiting a program and canceling a command The function depends on the program you are using The Shift key is used with alphabet letter keys to produce uppercase letters when typing It is also used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Backspace key moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that space Pressing Fn and this key toggles the Num Lock on and off When on EN light on the Num Lock activates the numeric keys Operating Your Computer Key Description Pressing Fn and this key toggles Scroll Lock on and off When on Disi i 7 light on the screen moves one line up or down when you press T or 4 arrow key Scroll Lock does not work for all programs cans tock Pressing this key toggles the C
73. roblems The disk drive does not work e Make sure that the disk drive is properly connected The Floppy Disk Drive In use Indicator stays on e Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged e Make sure that the floppy disk is inserted correctly The disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk e Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted e Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected e Make sure that you are writing to the correct drive e Make sure that there is enough space left on the floppy disk e Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged The disk drive cannot read a floppy disk e Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted e Make sure that you are reading the correct drive Troubleshooting 8 7 Hardware Device Problems The computer does not recognize a newly installed device The device may not be correctly configured in the SCU program Run the SCU program to identify the new type Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed Refer to the documentation that came with the device Make sure if the device needs any jumper or switch settings Refer to the documentation that came with the device Check the cables or power cords for correct connections For an external device that has its own power switch make sure that the power is turned on Hard Disk Drive Problems The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen The hard disk drive has defec
74. rs press F2 to invoke the program 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer on until the battery is fully discharged The computer will shut down automatically 4 Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack Checking the Battery Level NOTE Any battery level indication is an estimated result The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the computer You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system To read the battery level in Windows click the icon on the taskbar Click the ya icon if the computer is using AC power Replacing the Battery Pack CAUTION e There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace the battery only with the computer manufacturer s optional battery packs Discard used batteries according to the dealer s instructions e Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack 3 4 Managing Power If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup To replace the battery pack follow these steps 1 5 Make sure that the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power Carefully place the computer upside down Slide the two battery security lock outward to the unlock position
75. s connected to the proper connector on the computer e Make sure that your computer is equipped with the driver needed e Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control e Check the volume control of your computer Startup Problems 8 14 When you turn on the computer it does not respond and the Power Indicator does not light green e Ifyou are using an external AC power make sure that the AC adapter is correctly and securely connected If so make sure that the electrical outlet works properly e If you are using the battery power make sure that the battery is not discharged When you turn on the computer it stops after POST e Restart your computer The message Operating system not found appears on the screen after you turn on the computer e Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive If there is remove it and restart the system Troubleshooting If this message appears when you are booting from the hard disk insert a bootable disk in the floppy disk drive and check the condition of the hard disk Make sure that the hard disk is set correctly in the SCU program The message Invalid system disk or Disk error appears on the screen after you turn on the computer If you are deliberately trying to boot from a floppy disk replace the disk with a bootable one and press any key to continue booting If you are booting from the hard disk make sur
76. s function works only after you install the touchpad driver supplied with the computer and it may not work for all applications TABLE NOTE If you swap the left and right buttons tapping on the touchpad as an alternative method of pressing the left button will no longer be valid Operating Your Computer 2 11 Configuring the Touchpad 2 12 You may want to configure the touchpad to suit your needs For example if you are a left handed user you can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vise versa You can also change the size of the on screen pointer the speed of the pointer and so on To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver if you are using Windows However you can install the touchpad driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features For information on installing the driver see How to Use the Driver CD in Chapter 6 Operating Your Computer Using the Floppy Disk Drive Depending on your model an external floppy disk drive may be supplied with your computer The floppy disk drive is referred to as drive A A floppy disk drive allows you to install new programs into your computer or to store information on a removable floppy disk so that you can transfer information from one computer to another Write Protect Tab High Density Notch The floppy disk drive is a high density 3 5 inch one whic
77. tandby mode Ref Component Description Battery Charge Glows green when the battery is fully charged 0 9 99 1 12 Indicator Stereo Speaker Set Power Button Touchpad Device Indicators a w a 1 O LAJ y jad Microphone Y Keyboard and connected to AC power Blinks red when the battery is almost completely discharged Sends out sound and voice from the computer Turns the computer power ON and OFF Serves as the pointing device of the computer Show the current status of the computer s devices CD DVD drive in use indicator Hard disk drive in use indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator Wireless LAN indicator Card Reader indicator Receives sound and voice for the computer Serves as the data input device of the computer See Also P 3 3 Glows amber when the battery is being charged P 2 17 P 2 15 P 2 4 P 2 5 P 2 5 P 2 27 P 4 10 P 2 22 P 2 4 Getting Started Where to Go from Here As your computer is ready for operation you may want to do any of the following now For this purpose Do this To know more about the computer To install the operating system if your dealer has not already done so To know more about the operating system To install the drivers if your dealer has not already done so To set a power on password To charge the batter
78. ternal Numlock sets if you can enter a number when Num Lock is turned off When this item is enabled you can press and hold Fn and then press a letter key to enter a number even if Num Lock is turned off When this item is disabled you cannot enter a number with the above method A check mark v indicates enabled while underline _ indicates disabled USB Emulation enables or disables the system s support for the USB port in DOS mode Using BIOS Setup 5 5 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu contains the I O input output configuration settings of the system Main ELLER Security Je eyserville Support are ideo Memory Fl LU ERANS rrr ie 7 lt a IDE Secondary 640 KB Extended 1109759 KB Cache Ext O KB Geyserville Support enables or disables the Geyserville feature of the CPU The Geyserville feature helps conserve battery life by decreasing the CPU s running speed under certain conditions while still maintaining a high performance If this item is enabled the CPU will automatically change its speed whenever necessary based on the Power Scheme setting in Windows Control Panel If this item is disabled the CPU will always run in the lowest speed 600MHz Shared Video Memory sets the shared memory size of the video controller The options are 4M 8M 16M and 32M 5 6 Using BIOS Setup Security Menu The Security menu contains the security settings which safeguard your system against unauth
79. tor should be off e To prevent from accidentally turning on the CD player during transit slide the CD player unlock lock switch to the lock position right side e While in Windows the CD player buttons function as Easy Start buttons see the next section for details Operating Your Computer 2 19 Using the Easy Start Buttons When using Windows the CD player buttons except the stop button m can function as five user definable Easy Start buttons C 1LOIL OIL GIL OD Easy Start Buttons The five buttons D 3 4 6 allow you to launch your frequently used software programs with one single press of a button NOTE To use the Easy Start Buttons make sure that the unlock lock switch is in the unlock position left side For information on defining the five buttons see Easy Start Button Utility in Chapter 6 2 20 Operating Your Computer Using the Video Features The video subsystem of your computer features 14 1 inch TFT Thin Film Transistor color LCD display with 1024x768 1400x1050 XGA SXGAG resolution Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor which is useful when you have a presentation as you can control the screen from your computer and face the audience at the same time S video support allows the connection of a TV set and simultaneous display on TV and external monitor Multi display capability which allows you to expand your desktop on
80. ts Ask your dealer for help The hard disk drive operations seem slow The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented Use a tool such as Window s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files The hard disk drive in use indicator glows without blinking The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented Use a tool such as Window s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files Infrared Problems 8 8 The IR port does not work Make sure that the IR ports of the two device face each other within a 15 degrees angle and 1 meter 3 feet distance and there are no obstructions in between Make sure that the device connected is using an equivalent speed Troubleshooting e Make sure that the IrDA Fast Infrared Port is set to HP HSDL 2300 3600 e If you are printing to an infrared printer make sure that the appropriate driver is installed e If you are using any file transfer functions make sure that both the computer and the IR device have the appropriate software running e Make sure that there is no device radiating infrared rays such as remote controlled devices or wireless headphones near the computer or device e Make sure that no direct sunlight or fluorescent lamps are near the computer or device e Make sure that the IR ports are clean Keyboard Mouse and Touchpad Problems The keyboard does not respond e Try connecting an external keyboard If it works contact an authorized
81. y pack for the first time Getting Started Go on to the next chapter See the operating system manual Read the operating system manual See Chapter 6 See Security Menu in Chapter 5 See Charging the Battery Pack in Chapter 3 1 13 CHAPTER 2 Operating Your Computer This chapter provides information about the use of the computer If you are new to computers reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics If you are already a computer user but are new to notebook computers you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components Keyboard Touchpad Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive CD DVD drive And these features Starting and stopping the computer CD player buttons Video features Audio features Communication features Starting and Stopping the Computer There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer Starting the Computer You always start the computer using the power button A computer starts up with an operating system OS existing on the storage device such as the hard disk and floppy disk The computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on This process is called booting NOTE An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run on The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows Stoppin
82. y relocate yourself by lifting the finger and placing it on the other side of the pad Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchpad 2 10 Operating Your Computer Point Move your finger on the pad until the cursor points to the selection on the screen Click Press and release the left button or Tap gently anywhere on the pad Double click Press and release the left button twice in quick succession or Tap twice on the pad rapidly Drag and Press and hold the left button then move your finger until drop you reach your destination drag Finally release the button drop when you finish dragging your selection to the destination The object will drop into the new location Or Gently tap twice on the pad and on the second tap keep your finger in contact with the pad Then move your finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your destination When you lift your finger from the pad the selected object will drop into place Scroll To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the working area on the screen Use the scroll button located between the left and right buttons to press on the four corners and move in the corresponding direction Or To move vertically place your finger on the right edge of the pad and slide your finger up and down along the edge To move horizontally place your finger on the bottom edge of the pad and slide your finger left and right Thi

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