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1. CAUTION To avoid damage to the display panel 1 Try not to slam the display upon closing it 2 Try not to place any object on top when it is closed or open 3 Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before you close the display panel With the LCD screen open you will see several features important for operating your Notebook computer Each of these features is briefly described below 1 LCD Cover Release Latch Slide this latch to the right to open the LCD cover LCD Screen Your Notebook computer is equipped with a replaceable color Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen that supports up to 1024 x 768 or 1400 x 1050 x 16M LCD resolution utilizing a AGP BUS A built in backlight allows you to comfortably view the screen even when ambient lighting is low Internet Explorer Button Use this key to open the Internet Explorer Outlook Express Button Use this key to open Microsoft s Outlook to send receive your mail System Status Indicator Panel The system status indicator panel keeps you informed of the computer s operating status Indicates that the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Indicates that the keyboard is in Num Lock mode Indicates when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode In this mode the keyboard produces uppercase text when you press a key When you press the Caps Lock key again the indicator goes off and the keyboard produces lowercase text DED2. Reboot the computer and run the BIOS system setup Confirm the Setup parameters If the same message is displayed after booting up again contact technical support for assistance The system cannot access the CD ROM DVD ROM drive Check that a CD is properly inserted in the drive Make sure that you are using the correct program for that kind of CD For example the system cannot read a data CD using an audio program You cannot operate the printer Check the printer cable connection Ensure that the printer power switch is turned on Confirm that the printer is on line You can t save data to disk Ensure that the disk has been formatted Consult your operating system manual for information on formatting floppy diskettes The diskette is write protected Eject the diskette remove the write protection and try again The diskette if full 77 Solution Try using another diskette or free up some space on the diskette The disk drive is not operating Contact your dealer for support Problem You cannot use the mouse e Check the cable connection e Check the mouse with another application to see if there is a software incompatibility problem e f possible check the mouse with another computer to see if it works If it doesn t operate on a different system the mouse might be broken Contacting Your Dealer 78 If you still have a problem after reading the preceding sections the next step is to contact you
3. to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Please follow these instructions to install the Wireless LAN driver 1 From Start click on the My Computer icon and click the View System Information 2 Click on the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog window 3 Click the Device Manager button 4 Double click on the Other Devices double click the Network Controller and click on the Driver tab 5 Click the Update Driver tab and select the Install from a list or specific location Advanced item and click Next 6 Select the Include this location in the search item and click on the Browse button and specify for the designate location of your CD driver D Driver MiniPCI Actiontec LAN WinXP or D Driver MiniPCl Actiontec LAN Win2K to proceed with the installation Manual Installation To install the driver manually follow the step by step procedures described on each individual section for a more clear installation Installing the CardBus Driver for WinXP Please follow these instructions to install the cardbus driver 1 From Start click on the My Computer icon and click the View System Information 2 Click on the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog window 61 62 Click the Device Manager button Double click on the PCMCIA adapters double click the Generic CardBus Cont
4. 6 7 8 N Indicates when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode Some applications will move information across the screen differently when Scroll Lock is on Power Resume Button Pressing this button for 1 2 seconds will turn on the system or pressing this button when the computer is in Suspend mode will resume normal operation Pressing this button for 4 6 seconds will also turn off the system TouchPad The TouchPad is hardware compatible with the IBM PS 2 mouse and software compatible with the Microsoft mouse TouchPad Buttons The buttons below the TouchPad correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse The PS 2 compatible mouse will work with the Notebook PC s TouchPad simultaneously Scroll Button Use this button to scroll up and down the scrolling bar 10 The Built in Microphone The built in microphone is located to the left of the TouchPad The Left Side 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ventilation Opening Please don t block this opening during operation of the system 1394A A very fast external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps 400 million bits per secona Can be used to connect up 63 external devices also supports isochronous data delivering data at a guaranteed rate This makes it ideal for devices that need to transfer high levels of data in real time such as video devices Also supports both Plug and Play and hot plugging and also provides power to p
5. Select one of these hard disk drive icons to configure the hard disk drive named in the option The Advanced CMOS Setup When the Setup program is accessed the following screen appears C 2000 Am CPU DRAM Base Freque Quick Boot Ist Boot D 2nd Boo 3rd Boot Device Quiet Boot USB KB Mouse FDD Leg pport Enabled Quick Boot P 100 133MHz 47 48 Set this option to Enabled to instruct AMIBIOS to boot quickly when the computer is powered on gt The settings are Disabled or Enabled default value I Boot Device This option sets the type of device for the first boot drives that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes gt The settings are Disabled HDD default value CD DVD and USB FDD 2 Boot Device This option sets the type of device for the second boot drives that AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes gt The settings are Disabled HDD CD DVD default value and USB FDD 3 Boot Device This option sets the type of device for the third boot drives that the AMIBOOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes gt The settings are Disabled HDD CD ROM and USB FDD default value TouchPad Support Set this option to enabled or disabled the touchpad The default setting is Enabled Password Check This option enables password checking every time the system boots or when you run AMIBIOS Setup If Always is chosen a user password prompt appears
6. folgende Punkte 1 Benutzen Sie das Ger t nicht in der N he von Wasser wie zum Beispiel Badewanne Waschbecken Sp lbecken Waschbottich in feuchten Kellerr umen oder in der N he von Schwimmbecken 2 Benutzen Sie kein Telefon ausgenommen schnurlose Modelle w hrend eines Gewitters Es besteht das geringe Restrisiko eines Blitzschlages 3 Benutzen Sie das Telefon nicht um ein Gasleck zu melden falls es sich in der N he des Lecks befindet 4 Benutzen Sie nur solch ein Stromkabel wie in dieser Anleitung beschrieben Benutzen Sie das Netzteil nicht in unmittelbarer N he zu Wasser oder anderen Fl ssigkeiten Gie en Sie nie Fl ssigkeiten ber das Netzteil Achtung Laser Laser Produkt der Klasse I Achtung Unsichtbarer Laserstrahl vermeiden Sie Kontakt mit dem Strahl bei offenem Geh use ix Personal Inventory This Notebook computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing Use this section to keep notes about details of your purchase add new options Date of Purchase Dealer s Name Phone Address E Mail Address WWW Site Serial Number CPU Type Hard Disk Capacity Memory Capacity Optional Equipment Update this section when you Introduction WARNING There are more and more people spending large amounis of time in front of computer monitors now that scientists from many fields including anatomy psychology and occupational safety are involved i
7. Configure disk drives Advanced CMOS Setup Configure basic system performance parameters Peripheral Setup Configure I O support for the Notebook computer To access the menu bar items press the 4 up or Y down arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted The Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions Legend Key Function Esc Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the Main menu from a submenu T ort Moves the cursor up and down between fields PgUp PgDn Set to modify the field selected F2 F3 Set the color 8 colors of the BIOS Setup screen F10 Save and Exit Enter Will select a sub menu or show a range of options for a field Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program 45 Refer to the Save Settings and Exit section of this chapter for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program The Standard CMOS Setup When the Setup program is accessed the following screen appears Date mm dd 111 MB LBA Blk PIO 32Bit Cyln Head Wpcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Month Jan Dec Date Time The current values for each category are displayed Enter new values through the keyboard 46 Pri Master Sec Master
8. INFO There are two separate procedures on how to install the driver AutoRun installation and Manual installation AutoRun Installation e Follow the step by step procedures on the CD ROM DVD ROM to execute the AutoRun application by selecting the topic of Driver Installation e To re run the AutoRun installation please refer to the procedures on the Manual Installation for a more detailed explanation Director Player 6 0 fed This program requires at least 3MB of free virtual memory to run NOTE If you encounter this message when executing the Auto Run in Windows 2000 please perform the following procedures Click on the Start Setting Control Panel System Advanced tab Performance tab Change tab reduce the maximum Virtual Memory setting to 200MB Installing VGA Display Drivers for Win98 2K ME XP This section describes the operation and installation of VGA display software drivers supplied on the Driver Utility CD ROM that is shipped with your computer 55 56 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver VGA Win2K amp XP Setup exe or D Driver VGA Win98 amp ME Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen ins
9. Normally the only test routine visible on the screen will be the memory test Two classifications of malfunctions can be detected during the POST e Error messages that indicate a failure with either the hardware the software or the Basic Input Output System BIOS These critical malfunctions prevent the computer from operating at all or could cause incorrect and apparent results An example of a critical error is microprocessor malfunction e Messages that furnish important information on the power on and boot processes such as memory status These non critical malfunctions are those that cause incorrect results that may not be readily apparent An example of a non critical error would be a memory chip failure In general if the POST detects a system board failure a critical error the computer halts and generates a series of beeps If failure is detected in an area other than the system board such as the display keyboard or an adapter card an error message is displayed on the screen and testing is stopped It is important to remember that the POST does not test all areas of the computer only those that allow it to be operational enough to run diagnostic programs If your system does not successfully complete the POST but displays a blank screen emits a series of beeps or displays an error code consult your dealer 75 General Hardware Problems 76 A few common hardware problems and suggested solutions are presented in
10. down the Fn key in the lower left hand corner of the keyboard and press the F7 key to reduce the brightness or F8 to increase the brightness Desktop Operation Audio 38 Your notebook is capable of providing you with efficient and productive mobile computing it also has the speed and capacity to service as a desktop system This chapter discusses those functions of your notebook that are typical of desktop systems The Multimedia Sound System The Notebook s built in audio capabilities allow you to take advantage of a wide range of education and entertainment multimedia software The Notebook is equipped with two internal stereo speakers a microphone and input audio ports for external audio units An external microphone can be connected to the microphone jack External speakers or headphones can be connected to the Notebook s audio out jack External audio devices can be connected to the Line in jack All audio features are software controlled The Notebook s multimedia sound system includes the following features e Supports Windows Sound System compatibility e Full Duplex operation e Dynamic filtering reduces noise and distortion rate e 16 bit digitized audio playback e A built in microphone for convenient recording e Two built in stereo speakers e Digitized audio recording through the Notebook s built in microphone or any external source Audio Volume Control The Notebook is equipped with hot key volume con
11. error writing Drive x is displayed the user has to change the write protect switch setting on the memory card To change the switch setting a eject the card b change the switch setting and c re insert the card CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Power Saving Modes 32 This section contains information on the Notebook s power system including the AC Adapter the battery system recharging the battery and tips for conserving battery power The power system is comprised of two parts the AC Adapter and the battery system The AC Adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the computer The Battery Power System A fully charged pack will provide approximately 2 hours of battery life depending on your system configuration application it runs Before using the computer on battery power for the first time check the battery status icon on the Windows Toolbar to make sure the battery is fully charged See Battery Status later in this section for a description and explanation of the Windows Battery icon Charging the battery takes about 3 hours to charge when the system is in off state If possible always charge the battery completely Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack from its compartment p
12. lamp or radio is a convenient item for checking the power You may also need to check the fuses and breakers in your electric box e Ifthe outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure that the switch is on e Ifthe outlet is controlled by a dimmer switch use a different outlet e f your computer is plugged into a power strip with an On Off switch make sure the switch is on 3 With the computer s power switched off check all cable connections If the computer is connected to any peripheral devices look for loose or disconnected cables If the computer is too close to a wall a cable connection may be loose or the cables may be crimped NOTE Do not substitute cables for different devices other than the manufacturer recommended cables even if they look exactly alike The wiring inside the cable may be different 4 When you are certain that you have power available and all connections are good turn the computer on again If the computer still does not start you may have a hardware problem The Power On Self Test The Power On Self Test POST runs every time you turn on or reset the Notebook The POST checks memory the main system board the display the keyboard the disk drives and other installed options A few seconds after you turn on your computer a copyright message appears on your display screen A memory test message appears next as the test continues memory size increases until all installed memory is tested
13. not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray If you experience difficulty when ejecting the CD disk tray stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert itinto the emergency eject hole located on the right side of the front panel The CD disk tray should eject immediately This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the drive when the Notebook is powered off PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Sockets The Notebook features one PCMCIA expansion socket design to interface with one Type II card Inserting a PCMCIA Card The computer will emit a medium tone followed by a high tone when a PC card is inserted When you eject a card the computer will emit a high tone followed by a medium tone You can insert and remove a PC card whether the computer is turned On or Off Follow these instructions to insert a PCMCIA card 1 Hold the PCMCIA card with the arrow side up and the connector side toward the socket 2 Align the card connectors with the socket and carefully slide into the socket until it locks into place The system will beep once to indicate that it has detected the PC card To remove a PC card push the eject button the button will pop out push the button again to eject the PCMCIA 31 NOTE When inserting a Type II PC card make sure the connector is inserted in the socket Before ejecting a PC card ensure that it is not being accessed by the System For example if the message Write protect
14. off The following table summarizes the charging modes Charge Mode Charge Time Fast 3 hours with the system off or in Suspend mode The temperature must be 25 C or below room temperature Pre Charge A pre charge is supplied to the Li lon battery pack Battery Status Windows 98 ME 2000 XP has an applet in the Control Panel that will display an icon in the Windows taskbar indicating when the Notebook is running on battery power or is attached to the AC adapter This applet also displays a meter that indicates how much charge is remaining in the battery Battery Low Warning When the pack initially reaches the Battery Low state approximately 10 15 minutes of the usable battery life is left You will hear an audible beep signal every 1 5 seconds alerting you to the Battery Low status When the battery power reaches the Battery Low Low status the beeping sound will accelerate Your battery now has 1 2 minutes of battery charge remaining You must save your data or connect AC power immediately otherwise you may lose your data Sound Meaning Continuous beeping every Battery Low Indicates that there is 7 to 10 minutes charge 1 5 seconds remaining Beeping accelerates Battery Low Low Indicates that there is 1 to 2 minutes of battery charge remaining Save your work and turn off the Notebook or connect the AC adapter When there is only one minute of battery charge remaining the Notebook will suspend to the HD
15. parallel printer port The Bottom Panel 1 Battery Your notebook comes equipped with a factory installed battery pack module After the battery runs down the module can be removed and replaced with a charged battery 13 14 Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a 2 5 inch IDE hard disk drive 9 5mm in height The notebook PC s BIOS automatically detects IDE drive types Battery Release Latch Lift up this latch to release the battery from its bay Expansion Compartment This compartment will serve as an expansion to upgrade your RAM module MiniPCI Wireless LAN Modem Combo Compartment Option This compartment can be used to extend the capabilities of your system by providing a connection with various extension card Getting Started Connecting to a Power Source 16 Connecting the AC Adapter A universal AC adapter is provided to supply your computer with power and also charge the computer s battery pack The adapters AC input voltage can range anywhere from 100 to 240 volts covering the standard voltages available in almost every country The power cord for the AC adapter requires a three hole grounded AC outlet To connect the computer to an external power source 1 Plug the AC adapter s connector into the DC IN connector on the rear of the computer 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to a wall outlet CAUTION The best kind of AC power source to connect you
16. the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual Notices ii or from the use of the information contained herein 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 instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Notice Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authori
17. the table below Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Failure in the installation of the Audio driver Be sure to first remove the current audio device from your system Please follow the instruction on the installation of audio driver The display screen is dark Make sure that the computer is not in Suspend mode Check the Brightness controls for the screen Ifthe controls are turned too far down the screen will be dark An incorrect date and time are displayed Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the options in the Setup Utility If the date and time become incorrect after a short time your CMOS battery may be depleted Contact your dealer to change the battery The message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key appears during boot Check and make sure that you do not have a non bootable floppy diskette inserted in your floppy drive If your USB FDD is empty you may not have an operating system installed on your drive Contact technical support for assistance You hear irregular beeps during operation of the Notebook and the system Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem halts The problem is beyond the scope of this manual Contact technical support An unidentified message is displayed
18. where you use the AC adaptor whether it is 100 120 or 200 240 Vac The following information explains the requirements for power cord set selection e The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used e The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a CEE22 EN6032 IEC 320 appliance inlet A For U S and Canada e The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified e The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No 18 AWG B For Japan e All components of the cord set must bear a T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law e The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are 75m m conductors C For Other Countries e The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country e The flexible cord must be of a HAR harmonized type HO5VV F e The cord set must have a current capacity of a least 2 5 Amperes and voltage rating of 125 or 250 Vac When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons These precautions includes the following I Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink 19 20 21 or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 2 Avoid using a telephone other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There ma
19. D and power off You should connect AC power and resume to save your work Small Battery for the Real Time Clock There is a small built in battery pack that supplies power to the system in order to maintain certain system information while the power is off If the Notebook is left without a power source for long period of time this battery will be exhausted and system information will be lost WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrecily replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by he manufacturer Dispose of used batieries according fo the manufacturer s instructions Never remove the batiery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power Resetting the System After installing a software application package you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environment To reset the system or reboot press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously This is known as warm boot This key combination acts as 35 36 software reset switch when you encounter hardware or software problems which lock up the Notebook If this key combination does not shut down the Notebook you can reset the Notebook by using the Notebook s power button Should the Notebook lock up for some reason pressing this button powers the Notebook off Adjusting the Brightness To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen press and hold
20. DOS V keyboard for Japan full size keyboard alike pitch e 300 mm keyboard with key stroke 3 0mm e Twelve function keys and Windows Function key e Internal keyboard works a standard 101 102 desktop keyboard e 2 short cut keys WWW amp eMail Audio 87 88 LO Ports Dual full duplex Direct Sound Channels Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for real mode DOS legacy compatibility 18 bit ADC amp DAC resolution Support SPDIF out AC 97 2 2 amp PC2001 compliant One parallel port supported EPP ECP 25 pin female D connector One S video TV out port for TV One DC input port for External AC adapter 2 pin DC jack One Type II PCMCIA card socket One video port for external analog VGA monitor 15 pin female D connector USB 2 0 port x 2 MIC in headphone jack w adaptor for 5 1 channel SP DIP support RJ 11 jack for Fax Modem RJ 45 jack for LAN IEEE 1394 mini jack Video System Display e 15 0 SXGA TFT AU B150PN01 e 15 0 XGA TFT Hannstar HN150PX11 B Samsung LTN150XD LO2 e 14 1 SXGA TFT AU UB141X 03 QDI QD141X1LHO3 Electrical AC Adapter e External universal type AC adapter output maximum 65W Smart Battery e 8x 103450 Li lon battery pack 53W e User interchangeable e Removable and rechargeable e Charge modes 3 5 hours to full charge when system is off or in suspend mode e More than 2 0 hours of battery life time under Ziff Davis Inc BatteryMark 3 0 Test with Intel 478 pin Northwood 2 0GHz CP
21. Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver Hotkey Win98 Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Installing the MiniPCI Modem Driver for Win98 ME 2K XP Please follow these instructions to install the Modem driver 1 2 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run 59 60 Type the following D Driver MiniPCI PREWELL Modem Win2KXP Setup exe or D Driver MiniPCI PREWELL Modem Win98 Setup exe D Driver MiniPCI PREWELL Modem WinME Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Installing the MiniPCI Combo Card Driver for Win2K XP Please follow these instructions to install the Modem driver 1 2 5 6 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver MiniPCI Actiontec Modem Win2KXP Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup
22. U and 14 0 TFT LCD installed at 25 C Dimensions e Weight 3 9Kg 5 5 lbs with 14 1 display panel battery and DVD ROM drive installed e Size 326 0mm W x 258 0mm D x 32mm H or 12 83 W x 10 17 D x 0 99 H Operating Environment Temperature e Operating 5 C 35 C e Storage 20 C 60 C 89 90 Humidity Altitude Operating 30 90 non condensing Non operating 10 90 non condensing Options Operating 200 to 10 000 feet above sea level Non operating 200 to 30 000 feet above sea level Li Ion battery pack Factory option Fax Modem miniPCI card 802 11b wireless LAN modem combo miniPCI card Factory option K B with dual pointing touch pad four way scrolling Memory Extension card Module bay CD ROM DVD ROM Combo DVD ROM CD RW Drive Accessories User s manual option Driver CD title AC adapter Power cord Battery pack Software Specifications System Software e System BIOS AMI BIOS e Supported Operating Systems gt gt gt gt Optional Windows 98SE Optional Windows XP or above version Optional Windows ME or above version Optional Windows 2000 or above version e Standard Software Drivers gt VV VV VV V WV VGA driver Audio driver TouchPad driver IR driver optional Modem driver LAN driver CardBus driver USB20 driver Hotkey driver For Win98 only 91
23. User s Guide Preface OCopyright 2002 All Rights Reserved Manual edition July 2002 Document Number G550 The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer Trademarks CardSoft is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation AutoCAD and Autoshade are trademarks of Autodesk Inc IBM OS 2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp Lotus 1 2 3 and Symphony are trademarks of Lotus Development Corp Windows Word MS DOS and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corp VESA is a trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Limitation of Liability While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual
24. chosen 8 Click Yes to accept the change Click the Apply tab to run the function and restart the computer 9 After the system has restarted your notebook computer LCD screen and the external monitor screen are connected with each other From the LCD display open the Display Properties and use the cursor to drag it to the right thus moving the image to the external monitor screen Video Setting From the Setting you can also adjust the video of your display to overlay contrast or brightness 69 Gamma Correction You can adjust the right color for your window screen by moving the Brightness adjustment window to increase or decrease the right resolution for your screen display Gamma Correction A Y l 71 Troubleshooting This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer Locating a Problem Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord or as major as a damaged hard disk The information in this chapter is designed to help you find and solve minor problems If you try all the suggested solutions and you still have a problem make a list of what steps you have taken to correct the problem and contact your dealer Successful troubleshooting is the result of careful observation deductive reasoning and an organized approach to solving the problem The problems that you will
25. dem or a printer The computer is equipped with several interface ports including an enhanced parallel printer port a serial port and USB ports These are provided as a means of connecting peripheral devices to the computer Connect peripheral devices to the computer s interface ports as shown below 41 42 Running BIOS Setup Introduction 44 The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your system to reflect installed hardware or alter system performance When the notebook computer is turned back on the system is configured with the values stored in CMOS Navigating through BIOS Setup The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible If you accidentally make a setting and don t know which one to switch back to the Setup program has a hot key that allows you to return to the previous value Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program press the Del key after the notebook computer has run through its POST Item Specific Help On the right side of the Setup screen is an area labeled Item Specific Help This area will list navigation key shortcuts and information that is specific for the item that you are currently editing The Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections Standard CMOS Setup Set the time and date
26. dow Click on the PCMCIA socket double click the Generic CardBus Controller and click on the Driver tab Click the Update Driver tab and select the Specify the location of the driver Advanced item and click on the Next tab Select the Specify a location item Click Browse button and specify for the designate location of your CD driver D Driver Cardbus WinME After you have restarted Windows open the Control Panel and double click on the Display icon From the Display Properties window select the Settings tab and click on the Advanced tab to enter the SiS 650_651_M650_740 Properties window You will notice three new entries have been made in the Display Properties window 63 64 Display Mode Setting Video Setting and Gamma Correction Default Monitor and SiS 650_651_M650_740 Properties General Adapter Color Management Video Setting gie gt Kaya m A A O A y y Monitor Troubleshooting 1558 Utility Manager Gamma Correction B Driver Mode Settings ri Product and File Information Cancel Apply 65 Driver Mode Setting The SiS s driver allows three simultaneous outputs to LCD LCD CRT and CRT Before proceeding be sure the monitor is connected to the computer Driver Mode Setting Mar Resolution Primary secondary AA 1024 by 768 pixels True Color 32 bit 60 Hz v Dr
27. e letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation 57 58 6 Restart the system Installing the TouchPad Driver for Win98 2K Me XP To install the touchpad driver you must first remove the currently installed driver 1 2 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver Touchpad Win2K amp XP Setup exe or D Driver Touchpad Win98 amp ME Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Installing the USB20 Driver for Win2K XP To install the USB20 driver you must first remove the currently installed driver 1 2 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver USB20 USB20 exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter 4 5 6 Click on USB20 to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Installing the Hotkey Driver for Win98 only To install the Hotkey driver you must first remove the currently installed driver 1 2
28. e settings are Disabled or Enabled default value IR Mode Select This option specifies the infrared transmission method gt The settings are SIR or FIR default value OnBoard Parallel Port This option specifies the base I O port address of the parallel port on the motherboard gt The settings are Enabled default value or Disabled Parallel Port Mode This option specifies the parallel port mode gt The settings are Normal Bi dir EPP or ECP default value 51 Change Supervisor Password This field allows you to set the Supervisor password To set the Supervisor password highlight this field and press the Enter key The following dialog box appears Enter new supervisor password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings The optimal default settings are best case values that should optimize system performance To set the configuration highlight this field and press the Enter key The following dialog box appears Load high performance settings Y N Battery Calibration This option helps execute the calibration of the system battery Execute Battery Calibration Y N Save Settings and Exit This option saves your selections and exit the Setup program Save current settings and exit Y N Exit Without Saving 52 This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program Quit without saving Y N 53 The Software Utilities Disks USER S
29. encounter can be divided into two basic categories hardware problems and software problems Hardware problems can be further divided into electrical and mechanical problems You will know you have a hardware problem if the screen is dark the computer cannot read the disk drives or you get an error message during the Power On Self Test POST Software errors can occur at several levels The ROM BIOS and the operating system can give you a large number of error messages On top of this each application software package has its own set of error messages It is important to determine whether the software error message you are getting is from the application or the operating system Once you know this you can look in the respective manual for a solution to the problem Checking Cables and Connections Start by performing a careful visual inspection of the exterior of the computer If no LEDs are illuminated make sure that your computer and its peripherals are getting power and 73 74 communicating with each other properly To check the power cables and connections 1 If you have been using battery power connect the Notebook to an external power source and make sure that the battery has a charge 2 If you are using the Notebook with the AC adapter check the power outlet the power cord and any power switches that may affect your computer e Check the wall outlet or power strip with an item that you know is functioning properly A
30. er spray cleaner directly onto the display e Do not press on or store any objects on the cover when it is closed Doing so may cause the LCD to break External CRT Display You can hook up an external monitor through the 15 pin CRT connector Three configurations are available e LCD only e CRT only e Simultaneous display of the LCD screen and CRT monitor e TV only e Simultaneous display of the TV screen and CRT monitor You can switch between these display configurations by pressing the key combination Fn F12 For information on connecting an external display please refer to Chapter Four A Tour of the Notebook s Keyboard The Notebook s keyboard uses a standard QWERTY layout with the addition of special function keys and an embedded numeric keypad for number intensive data entry Your keyboard supports Windows by incorporating the two Windows specific keys With the two Windows keys you will be able to access and take advantage of many of the timesaving features of Windows software The function keys F1 F12 on the top row of the keyboard serve different purposes and carry out different tasks depending on the application you are running The cursor arrow keys which are all located in the lower right corner of your keyboard and the PgUp PgDn Home and End keys which are located along the right edge of the keyboard allow you to move the active cursor of the computer to various locations on the screen
31. eripheral devices PCMCIA Socket Cover Open this cover to access the PCMCIA socket The computer s PCMCIA socket lets you extend the capabilities of your computer by inserting PC cards PCMCIA Socket Button The computer has one PCMCIA type II socket The LAN Port This jack provides a standard RJ 45 connection for integration with an existing network or a high speed DSL or cable connection via a network cable The Modem Port This jack is an internal 56K voice fax data modem You will connect your computer to your phone line through this port Microphone Jack Allows you to receive monophonic input from an external microphone Use of an external microphone will disable the built in microphone Audio Line Out Jack You can plug an external speaker headphone or connect the line out jack to an audio device such as a cassette recorder to record the notebook s audio output LED Indicators These three LED indicators are separately program for the following functions Power On Suspend Mode and Battery Charge 1 Power On This indicator will lit when the notebook is powered On 2 Battery Charge This indicator will lit orange when the battery is in charging status It lit green when the battery is full charge 3 Suspend Mode This indicator will lit when the notebook enter the suspend mode 10 The Right Side 1 2 The CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD CD RW Combo Option Your Notebook comes with a swappab
32. every time the computer is turned on If Setup is chosen the password prompt appears if AMIBIOS is executed Share Memory Size This field shows the share memory size available gt The settings are 16M 32M 64MB default value Graphic Win Size This field shows the graphic win size available gt The settings are 64M default value 128M 256M USB Keyboard Mouse FDD Legacy Support Set this option to Enabled to enable support for older keyboards and mouse devices if the USB Function option is set to Enabled gt The settings are Enabled or Disabled 49 The Peripheral Setup AMIBIOS SETUP PERIPHERAL SETUP C 2000 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved TV Display Type NTSC Available Options TV PAL Display Type N A PAL IEEE1394 Device Enabled NTSC IR Port Support Enabled IR Mode Select FIR OnBoard Parallel Port Enabled Parallel Port Mode ECP ESC Exit Sel PgUp PgDn Modify F2 F3 Color TV Display Type This field allows you to choose the television display option when using the TV out port 50 gt The settings are PAL NTSC default value TV PAL Display Type This field allows you to choose the television PAL system type gt The settings are PAL default value PAL M PAL N IEEE 1394 Device This option specifies the IEEE 1394 device in your system gt The settings are Disabled or Enabled default value IR Port Support This option specifies the IR port address for the IR Port gt Th
33. iver Mode This define the two status of Single Mirror and Multi Monitor when an external monitor is 66 connected to your notebook computer e When the Single is selected the display can only be seen on the notebook computer LCD panel or external monitor e When the Mirror is selected you can toggle between the LCD and CRT display Both the LCD and CRT screen display the same image Display Combination This applies to the display that you prefer to use The options are VGA1 and LCD2 REMINDER The Auto tab will serve as additional function of the Mirror and VGA respectively by removing the VY check mark under the Display Combination selection field e Select the VGA if you want the picture to only display on the monitor screen e Select LCD2 if you want the picture to only display on the notebook computer screen NOTE Use the Fn F12 hot keys to toggle between the LCD and external monitor display If you prefer to use only one display in operating your system press the Fn F12 hot keys will shut down the LCD display external monitor display or both at this random order Single This function will only show one single display whether it be on your notebook computer or external monitor Mirror Simultaneous Display 67 68 This function supports two asynchronous simultaneous display paths with the features of LCD LCD CRT or CRT Click on the Control Panel and d
34. kann Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitun abgestellt werden Alle Hinweise und Warnungen die sich am Ger t befinden sind zu beachten Wird das Ger t einen l ngeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen Somit wird im Falle einer berspannung eine Besch digung vermieden Durch die L ftungs ffnungen d rfen niemals Gegenst nde oder Fl ssigkeien in das Ger t gelangen Dies k nne einen Brand bzw Elektrischen Schlag ausl sen ffnen Sie niemals das Ger t Das Ger t darf aus Gr nden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal ge ffnet werden Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu berpr fung a Netzlabel oder Netzstecker sind besch digt b Fl ssigkeit ist in das Ger t eingedrungen c Das Ger t war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt d Wenn das Ger t nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen e Das Ger t ist gefallen und oder das Geh use ist besch digt f Wenn das Gerat deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist VORSICHT Explosiongsgetahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter vii viii 15 16 17 Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Dieses Schaltnetzteil kann bis zu einer Au ente
35. le 24X or higher 5 25 IDE CD ROM or 8X DVD ROM DC IN Connector Plug the AC adapter into this connector The Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1 Ventilation Opening Please don t block this opening during operation of the system 2 Kensington Lock Allows you to connect a special computer lock to secure your system You can purchase a lock at most computer retailers 3 S Video Port Allows you to connect any S Video ready television to your system You can display output simultaneously on both the LCD and the television or toggle between the two screens 4 Parallel Port This port allows you to easily connect a parallel printer or plotter using this 25 pin bi directional female port 11 12 5 7 External CRT Port This port allows you to easily connect an external VGA SVGA display monitor into your Notebook using the 15 pin female connector Infrared Data Port The Infrared Data Port allows your Notebook to become truly wireless You can use this port to transfer large amounts of data very quickly to any other machine Notebook computers printers etc which is also equipped with an IrDA compliant IR port This allows you to print documents without any inconvenient cable hookups USB Ports Your computer includes two Universal Serial Bus USB port USB is the latest development in Plug and Play technology It will eventually replace the need for separate connectors for external keyboards serial ports and
36. lease refer to Chapter Two Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack Preparing the Battery Pack for Use Before using the battery pack for the first time the Smart Battery IC within the battery pack should be calibrated in order to get accurate reporting of remaining battery life status To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below 1 Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the Notebook If the battery is completely without power go to the next step Otherwise let the battery run down until the battery low low warning beeps are heard The system will automatically enter Suspend mode 2 Turn the Notebook off Connect the AC adapter and let the battery fully recharge When the battery charge indicator turns off the battery is fully charged 3 Turn On the notebook let the battery run down until the battery is in low low state and you hear a warning beeps The system will automatically enter the Suspend mode You can now connect the AC adapter 4 The battery pack is now calibrated properly In general using the battery until the low low battery warning indicator appears and fully recharges the battery each time full discharge charge cycle will ensure the accurate reporting of the battery gauge status 33 34 Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function You can automatically charge the battery pack by using the AC Adapter The charge time is about three hours when the Notebook power is turned
37. load button e Supports CD DA CD ROM mode 1 and mode 2 Multi Session Photo CD CD I Video CD pcs e Low power consumption e 12 7mm height 29 30 Precautions for Handling CD ROM DVD ROM Combo Discs Always hold the disc by the edges avoid touching the surface Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward Do not write or place objects on the surface of the disc Store discs in a cool dry place not to damage the disc Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use CD ROM DVD ROM cleaning kits Do not bend or drop the discs Loading a Disc To play a CD disc follow the instructions listed below 1 3 Push the CD ROM DVD ROM Combo eject button on the CD drive door Gently pull the tray all the way out Carefully lift the CD ROM DVD ROM Combo by the edges and make sure the shiny surface is face down the side with no writing on it Carefully insert the CD ROM onto the tray Push the CD ROM DVD ROM down gently so that it snaps onto the center ring Push the tray back into the drive To remove a disk do the following 1 2 Check the LED display and make sure that the computer is not accessing the CD ROM DVD ROM drive Push the eject button and pull the tray all the way out 3 Carefully pick up the CD disk by the edges and while pressing down on the center ring remove the CD ROM DVD ROM Combo from the tray NOTE Do
38. mperatur von maximal 35 C Die Ausgangswerte d rfen nicht die auf dem Label angegebenen Werte berschreiten Anforderungen an das Stromkabel Das Kabel Set das an das Netzteil angeschlossen wird muss den Anforderungen des Landes in dem Sie das Netzteil einsetzen gen gen je nachdem ob die Netzspannung 100 120 oder 200 240V Wechselspannung betr gt e Das Kabel Set muss f r das Land in dem es eingesetzt wird zugelassen sein e Der Ger testecker des Kabels muss in eine CEE22 EN603 IEC 320 Buchse passen A F r die USA und Kanada e Das Kabel Set muss UL gelistet und CSA zertifiziert sein e Die Minimalanforderungen f r das Kabel entsprechen No 18 AWG B F r Japan e Alle Teile des Kabel Sets m ssen entsprechend dem japanischen Dentori Law mit einem T Symbol markiert sein e Die Minimalanforderungen f r das Kabel sind 75m m Leiter C F r andere L nder e Die Zubeh rteile des Kabel Sets m ssen das Pr fsiegel derjenigen Stelle die in dem jeweiligen Land f r die Sicherheitspr fung zust ndig ist tragen e Das Kabel muss vom HAR harmonisierten Typ HO5VV F sein e Das Kabel Set muss eine Stromkapazit t von mindestens 2 5 Ampere haben und Spannungen von 125 oder 250 V Wechselstrom gestatten 18 Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefonger tes sollten Sie immer die grundlegenden 19 20 Sicherheitsma nahmen beachten um das Risiko von Feuer Stromschl gen und Verletzungen zu minimieren Zu beachten sind u a
39. n the study of ergonomically sound work environmenis A few tips to help you work effectively without a lot of physical discomfort e Purchase a chair with armrests and good back support Don t slouch when sitting keep your back straight e Try to place the LCD panel or external monitor so that there is little glare from the sun on the monitor e Walk around the room every hour e Every half hour look away from the computer screen for a few minutes e Place everything that you need to work within easy reach Welcome to the Notebook PC Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC Your Notebook features the latest advances in portable computing technology The Notebook s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability The high performance CPU and enhanced IDE hard drive provides you with extra processing power for handling complex graphics and running large programs One PCMCIA slot gives you the ability to use standard PCMCIA cards such as a LAN adapter or memory cards Getting to Know Your Computer Opening the LCD Panel At the front of the Notebook you will find a retaining latch on the display panel that locks the display in closed position when the Notebook is not in use 1 Slide the display panel latch to the right until the display panel releases and then raise the LCD screen 2 At any time you can tilt the display toward or away from you to a comfortable viewing position
40. or reset to its original size Fn F12 The TouchPad This key combination toggles the display between the LCD CRT simultaneous LCD CRT TV simultaneous CRT TV The touchpad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your keyboard You can use the static sensitive panel of the touchpad and slit it to move the cursor You can use the buttons below the touchpad as left and right mouse buttons 27 28 TouchPad Precautions The TouchPad is a pressure sensitive device Please take note of the following precautions e Make sure the TouchPad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease e Do not touch the TouchPad if your fingers are dirty e Do not rest heavy objects on the TouchPad or the TouchPad buttons You can use the TouchPad with Microsoft Windows as well as non Windows applications Connecting an External Tracking Devices The system will only enables you to use one tracking device whether it is an internal or external tracking device Data Storage and Retrieval Data storage and retrieval are two of the most fundamental tasks you will perform when working with your computer The Notebook is equipped with a hard disk drive HDD The HDD is removable allowing for easy upgrades The CD ROM DVD ROM Combo Features of the CD ROM DVD ROM Combo Module The features of the CD ROM DVD ROM Combo drive are listed below e The Audio Play feature allows you to play music CDs e Front panel load un
41. or within the document The embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient Like the Num Lock key these keys are labeled in blue on the keycaps Numeric assignments are located at the upper right of each key When the numeric keypad is engaged the NumLock icon will appear in the System Window The keypad is activated by pressing the Fn NumLk key If an external keyboard is connected pressing the NumLock key on either the Notebook or external keyboard will enable disable NumLock of both keyboards in unison 25 To disable the Notebook numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated use the Fn NumLk hot key on the Notebook keyboard NumLk Pause SerLk Break Backspace lt gt Shift The Notebook s Hot Key Controls KEYS FUNCTION S Power Button Press this button once to power on or enter the suspend resume mode Press this button for more than 4 seconds to power off the system Internet Button Open Internet WWW Home short cut key Email Button 26 Open Email Reader short cut key Fn F2 This key combination turns on off the volume Fn F3 Decreases the speaker volume Fn F4 Increases the speaker volume Fn F7 Decreases the brightness level Fn F8 Increases the brightness level Fn F10 Use this key combination to expand your video screen
42. ouble click on the Display icon Click on the Settings tab to enter the Display Properties window Click on the Advanced button From the SiS 650_651_M650_740 Properties window click on the Display Modes tab Select the VGA1 or LCD2 tab by clicking on the button to enable and connect the video display to the external CRT screen Click on the Apply tab and you will be ask to keep the new setting The notebook computer and external monitor TV screen will now simultaneously display the same image Multi Monitor Multi Monitor is only applicable when the function of Dual View is being access This function will only be available if an external monitor is connected to your notebook computer Use this to achieve a large desktop display on a small size screen To do this e Adjust the screen resolution by increasing the desktop area in the Display Area e Use your touch pad or mouse cursor to point at any area of the screen to move the window screen to a larger view To achieve the Dual View function follow the procedures below Click on the Control Panel and double click on the Display icon Click on the Settings tab to enter the Display Properties window Use the cursor to click on the Monitor 2 screen on the sub screen of the Display Properties window 7 A message is shown on your screen to ask you whether to enable the monitor that you have
43. r Notebook to is a UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply Lacking this use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your Notebook The Notebook comes with its own AC adapter Do not use a different adapter to power the computer and other electrical devices Whenever possible keep the AC adapter plugged into the Notebook and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery CAUTION Never turn off or reset your Notebook while the hard disk is in use and the HDD status icon is lit doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your Notebook before turning it back on turning the power on and off in rapid succession can damage the Notebook s electrical circuitry Turning On Your Notebook Computer Turn on your Notebook by pressing the power button Hold the button down for a second or two and release The Power On Self Test POST runs automatically After the POST is completed the computer reads the operating system from the hard disk drive into computer memory this is commonly referred to as booting a computer If your OS Operating System such as Windows ME Windows 2000 etc is installed it should start automatically To turn the Notebook off save your work and close all open applications click on Start then Shut Down and select Shut down the computer and click Yes or press the powe
44. r button for 4 6 seconds Operating on Battery Power Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets you operate the computer without an external power source When the battery pack is fully charged you can operate the computer for approximately 2 hours under the following conditions e The battery pack initially has a full charge 17 18 e No peripheral devices are installed e The disk CD ROM drives run no more than 10 of the time NOTE Only use batteries that are approved by an authorized dealer All batteries are not the same and therefore should not be treated as such Using the wrong battery could cause serious damage to your computer and yourself through toxic emissions Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack should already be inserted in your Notebook computer when you unpack it If not inserted follow these directions 1 Turn over the notebook with the front of the unit facing you and place it on a solid flat surface 2 Angle the battery into the bay The front edge of the battery should slide into the grooves in the system case 3 Gently lower the battery into the bay and push it until it clicks securely in the bay To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the notebook and disconnect the AC adapter Close the LCD panel and turn it over and place it on a solid flat surface Lift the release latch to release the battery from the bay At this time the battery will no
45. r dealer Your dealer can determine if the problem is something that requires the computer to be taken to the shop Before you call your dealer however prepare the following information How is your computer configured Your dealer needs to know what peripheral devices you are using What messages if any are on the screen What software were you running at the time What have you done already to try to solve the problem If you have overlooked a step your dealer may be able to solve the problem over the phone Upgrading your System Upgrading your Memory Refer to the following instructions and illustration for information on upgrading your notebook s memory 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter and all peripherals 2 Turn the notebook over so that the rear ports are facing you and locate the memory module compartment 80 10 Remove the screws that secure the RAM module compartment cover and set it aside in a safe place Remove the compartment cover and then angling it up and out If you need to install a higher capacity module gently push the edge clips on both sides to release the module Angle the card slightly upward and gently slide it from its edge connector slot Store the card in the anti static bag that contains your new module s To install the new memory card hold the card with its gold edge connector toward the edge connector slot of the compartment To help you orient the cards
46. roller and click on the Driver tab Click the Update Driver tab and select the Install from a list or specific location Advanced item and click Next Select the Include this location in the search item and click on the Browse button and specify for the designate location of your CD driver d Driver Cardbus WinXP to proceed with the installation Installing the CardBus Driver for Win2K Please follow these instructions to install the cardbus driver 1 From your screen click on the My Computer icon and use your mouse or touchpad right button to select the Properties item Click on the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog window Double click to enter the Device Manager window Click on the PCMCIA adapters select the Generic CardBus Controller and click on the Driver tab Click the Driver tab then click the Update Driver item Select the Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended item and click Next 7 Click Browse button and specify for the designate location of your CD driver D Driver Cardbus Win2K to proceed with the installation Installing the CardBus Driver for WinME Please follow these instructions to install the cardbus driver 1 VGA Utilities From your screen click on the My Computer icon and use your mouse or touchpad right button to select the Properties item Click on the Device Manager tab from the System Properties dialog win
47. the edge connector has been made with two unequal length sections You will only be able to insert the card in one direction Insert the edge connector into the slot The gold edge connector of the card should not be visible when the card is fully inserted Press the card downward where you should hear an audible click as the latches of the connector secure the card in place Once the module is properly seated you can replace the cover on this compartment Replace and tighten the screw 81 The Easy to Upgrade HDD Module The hard drive in your notebook computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading You should back up your hard drive before attempting o change the hard drive WARNING Make sure that before you install a new drive all the files in your system should be backed up To upgrade your Hard Drive 1 Power down the system completely Turn the system over with the front of the unit facing you 2 Remove the three screws that secure the compartment cover and set them in a safe place 3 Slide the HDD cover away from the compartment 82 The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the notebook computer There are 4 screws hold the bracket Remove the screws and set them in a safe place Push the HDD slightly in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to release it from the pins of the drive Gently hold the grip of the HDD lift it up to release from its compar
48. ting the equipment to the iii iv 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 power outlet Place the power cord in such a way that people can not setp on it Do not place anything on top of the power cord All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted If the equipment is not use for a long time disconnect the equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage Never pour any liquid into the opening this could cause fire or electrical shock Never open the equipment For safety reason the equipment should only be opened by a qualified service personnel If on the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service personnel The Power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment has not work well or you cannot get it work according to the user s manual The equipment has dropped and damaged If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage PASS 8 Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned storage temperature above 60 C 140 f it may damage the equipment The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of max 35 C The sound pressure level at the operators position according to IEC 704 1 1982 is equal or less than 70 dB A 17 18 Power Cord Requirements The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the requirements of the country
49. tment 83 84 To install the new HDD you will need to align the tabs on the drive bracket with the slots on the bay Press down gently on the drive bracket until it engages with the system Do not force the drive into place this can bend the pins on the hard drive Slide the compartment cover into place and be sure the screw holes on the cover align completely with the screw holes in the case Secure the cover with the three screws Specification Detailed Notebook Specifications 86 General CPU Intel Mobile FC PGA2 Northwood series 2 0GHz 2 2GHz 2 4GHz CPU 512KB L2 cache on die 478 pin mFC PGA2 478 socket 2 expandable memory slot up to 2GB with 1GB technology 128 256MB memory options Two 200 pin DDR SO DIMM type memory slots 2 5V DDR SDRAM module Supports 133 MHz DDR DRAM Core Logic North bridge SiS651 South bridge 962 4X AGP bus interface Supports host bus at 100 or 133MHz AGP v2 0 compliant 3 3V PCI version 2 2 compliance ACPI v2 0 e USB 2 0 compatible Mass Storage gt HDD e Support enhanced IDE PIO mode 4 and bus master Ultra DMA 33 66 100 mode e Easily upgradable 2 5 9 5mm HDD gt Module Bay e Supports CD ROM DVD ROM Combo Drive 5 25 12 7mm height e Fast IDE and ATAPI interface CD ROM DVD ROM Combo Drive gt PCMCIA Sockets e 1 Type Il support CardBus Pointing Devices e Synaptics TouchPad e Support four way scrolling feature Keyboard e US Europe
50. trols Pressing the Fn F3 hot key combination decreases the audio output volume press the Fn F4 hot key combination increases the audio output volume Audio Software Your notebook comes equipped with an integrated sound system capable of providing you with quality audio sound through the built in speakers or through external speakers connected via the system ports Sound Recording Your system allows you to record sounds and store them as files using the microphone via the microphone jack on the rear of the notebook computer Check the Windows Help and Support Center in Windows for information on using the various elements in sound recording NOTE Fora high quality sound click on the Volume Control at the lower right end of your screen From the Volume Control windows click on the Advanced tab click and select the Microphone Boost item Playing Sound Files Your notebook can play audio files stored in MIDI WAVE or MP3 file format Check the Help and Support Center in Windows for information on the functions of the Media Player 39 External Speakers and Microphone The sound system is capable in providing high quality sound to external speakers and receiving and processing sounds from an external microphone or external sound source Connecting Peripheral Devices 40 To expand your computing capabilities you can add a variety of external devices to your computer You may for example want to add a mouse mo
51. tructions to complete the installation Restart the system Intalling the Audio Driver for Win98 2K Me XP To install the audio driver you must first remove the currently installed driver 1 2 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver Audio Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Intalling the IR Driver for Win98 2K Me XP To install the audio driver you must first remove the currently installed driver 1 2 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver IR Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Intalling the LAN Driver for Win98 2K Me XP To install the LAN driver you must first remove the currently installed driver 1 2 Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver LAN Setup exe If D is not your CD ROM DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct driv
52. ty to operate the equipment Shielded interface cables and a non shielded AC power cord must be used in order to comply with emission limits This equipment is to be used with power supply I P 100 240 Vac 50 60Hz 1 8A O P 19Vdc 3 42A There is no internal power supply Canadian DOC Notice For Class B Computing Devices This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Safety Precautions This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions while working with this product Required safety features have been installed in the computer to protect you from injury However you should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards 1 2 Please read these safety instructions carefully Please keep this User s Manual for later reference Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning Don t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning For pluggable equipment that the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Please keep this equipment from humidity Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when isntall A drop or fall could cause injury Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connec
53. w be angled slightly out of the bay 19 20 3 Hold the battery at the finger grip and lift it out of the compartment Charging the Battery Pack The installed battery pack charges automatically any time the computer is connected to the AC adapter and an external power source lt is a good idea to occasionally discharge the battery pack fully to preserve its operating performance NOTE 21 22 Step 1 Discharge the battery and recharge until it reach full charge capacity Step 2 A fully charge battery must be discharge to less then 95 capacity then recharge the battery Using the Notebook Computer Adjusting the LCD Screen Display 24 The LCD screen display can be adjusted by the following key combinations KEYS FUNCTIONS Fn F7 Decreases the brightness level Fn F8 Increases the brightness level Fn F10 Use this key combination to expand your video screen or reset to its original size Fn F12 This key combination toggles the display between the LCD CRT simultaneous LCD CRT TV simultaneous CRT TV LCD Care LCD screens are delicate devices that need careful handling Please pay attention to the following precautions e When you are not using the computer keep the LCD screen closed to protect it from dust e lf you need to clean your LCD screen use a soft tissue to gently wipe the LCD surface e Do not put your fingers or sharp objects directly on the surface and nev
54. y be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord indicated in this manual Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids Never spill liquid into the AC adapter Laser Warning Laser Class Product Caution Invisible laser radiation when open avoid exposure to beam Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Never remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise vi Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgf ltig durch Heben Sie dirse Anleitung f r den sp teren Gebrauch auf Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Ger t vom Stromnetz zu trennen Versenden Sie Keine Fl ssig oder Aerosolreiniger Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung Die Netzanschlu steckdose soll nahe dem Ger t angebracht und leicht zug nglich sein Das Ger t ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu sch tzen Bei der Aufstellung des Ger tes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten Ein Kippen oder Fallen 10 11 12 13 14 k nnte Besch digungen hervorrufen Beachten Sie beim Anschlu an das Stromnet die Anschlu werte Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlu leitung so da niemand dar ber fallen
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