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Samsung N860 User Manual

1. ii gt tea Function Key Alphanumeric Keys Cursor amp Screen Control Keys Figure 7 Keyboard Although the layout of the keys on your computer s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer s keyboard the keyboard feels like a full sized keyboard when you use it The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories Full sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard and are used for text entry The Windows keys on either side of the spacebar open Windows menus and perform other special functions Function keys when pressed together with the lt Fn gt key enable special functions Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor They may perform other functions depending on your software 12 Using the Keyboard To clean the computer keyboard use slightly damp cotton swabs Scrub the key and the surface around the keys Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard Using the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols such as the plus sign Figure 8 A number or symbol on the right corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function o ELTA a nea Fy CE Figure 8 Numeric Keypad
2. 5 Press lt Num Lock gt to turn on the embedded numeric keypad The numeric functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock light turns on See System Status Lights on page 18 for the location of the Num Lock light While the numeric functions are enabled you can temporarily return a key to its normal function by pressing lt Fn gt and the key For example to type the letter m press lt Fn m gt To turn the numeric keypad off press lt Num Lock gt again The Num Lock light turns off Using the Keyboard 13 Using Special Function Keys The lt Fn gt key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another key Table 1 shows the special key combinations Table 1 Description of Special Function Keys lt Fn gt Key Combination Function lt Fn F1 gt lt Fn F2 gt lt Fn F3 gt lt Fn F5 gt lt Fn F6 gt lt Fn F7 gt lt Fn F8 gt lt Fn F9 gt lt Fn F10 gt lt Fn F11 gt lt Fn F12 gt lt Fn Right Arrow gt 14 Using the Keyboard Print screen Takes a picture of the open screen which you can paste into the Paint program System request Reserved for use in software programs This key combination can generate Euro Mark as other Eurokey CRT LCD Switches the display between the LCD the external monitor and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the external monitor Ga
3. Boot Menu The Boot menu enables you to select a boot device and set boot options Logo Screen Enables default or Disables the display of the boot time logo If you select Disabled the diagnostic POST screen is displayed during boot Summary screen Displays the system configuration when the computer starts The options are Enabled and Disabled default Boot Device Priority Enables you to select the order in which the computer attempts to boot from different devices The field has four options Diskette Drive Removable Devices Hard Drive and ATAPI CD DVD ROM Drive To choose a device as the first second or third boot device 1 Press lt Enter gt at the Boot Device Priority field 2 Highlight the option with the lt Up Arrow gt or lt Down Arrow gt key 3 Use lt gt lt gt keys until the option moves up or down in the list of options and the number 2 3 or 4 appears beside the option 4 Press lt Esc gt to return to the Boot menu The default setting is 1 Diskette Drive 2 Removable Devices 3 Hard Drive 4 ATAPI CD DVD ROM Drive If you want to start the system using a bootable CD change the ATAPI CD ROM Drive to be the first priority and make sure that Auto is set in the Type field of the Secondary Master Submenu at Main page 72 Using System Setup Exit Menu Select Exit or press lt Exc gt from the menu bar to display the Exit menu Pressing lt Esc gt does not exit this menu You must select o
4. The CMOS battery inside the computer may need to be replaced The CMOS battery provides power to save the system BIOS information when the computer is turned off Normally the CMOS battery lasts for several years Do not attempt to open the chassis and replace this battery yourself or your warranty is void Have an authorized the manufacturer s service center replace the CMOS battery Infrared Problems If your computer s operating system is Windows 98 Me you can enable and use the infrared port The Windows NT 4 0 operating system does not support infrared If you are unable to transfer files with the infrared port check the following Make sure the Infrared port field in System Setup is set to 2F8 IRQ 3 The field is in the I O Device Configuration under Advanced Menu The receiving device must be positioned properly There must be no more than three feet of distance between the computer s infrared port and the receiving infrared device The sending and receiving devices need to be on the same level vertically Place them on the same table if possible Make sure the infrared ports on the sending and receiving devices face each other with no more than a 30 degree angle between the two infrared ports 112 Troubleshooting Make sure that nothing is obstructing the file transfer path between the computer s infrared port and the receiving infrared device If you still cannot transfer a file see the online help
5. 14 The Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears showing the driver location of the device you have selected Click the Next button 15 Follow any prompts that appear on the screen Changing Color Depth and Resolution To change the colour depth and resolution of your LCD or external monitor 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Select Settings 3 Click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 4 Double click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears 5 Click the Settings tab The Settings screen appears Video Features and Configuration 87 6 7 8 9 Display Properties Background Screen Saver Appearance Plus Settings l Small Fonts bi Use hardware de Color Palette r Desktop Area True Color 7 Less More i LL a 800 by 600 pixels r Eont Size Refresh Frequency List All Modes Test Display Type Cancel Apply Figure 21 Display properties in Windows NT 4 0 To change the colour depth click the arrow next to Color palette and select the colour depth you want To change the resolution click and drag the knob under the Screen area until you select the resolution you want Click the OK button Follow the prompts that appear on the screen Changing the Video Driver It is possible that you may want to update your video driver or that your installed video driver has become corrupt so that the
6. SE IKKE IND I STRALEN HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES OG SIKKERHEDSLAS BRYTES STIRR IKKE INN I STRALEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE VAROITUS LAITTEEN KAYTTAMINEN MUULLA KUIN T SS K YTT OHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA K YTT J N TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITT V LLE N KYM TT M LLE LASERS TEILYLLE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT VARNING OM APPARATEN ANV NDS P ANNAT S TT N I DENNA BRUKSANVISNING SPECIFICERATS KAN ANV NDAREN UTS TTAS F R OSYNLIG LASER STR LNING SOM VERSKRIDER GR NSEN F R LASERKLASS 1 Labels appearing on the drives CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG TRITT AUS WENN DECKEL GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTR LNING N R DENNA DEL R PPNAD STR LEN R FARLIG ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTR LING VED ABNING UNDGA UDS ETTELSE FOR STR LING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTLASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT Power Cord Requirement The power cord set appliance coupler flexible cord and wall plug you received with your computer meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your equipment Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the computer For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer res
7. lt Enter gt Executes commands or opens a submenu A pointer symbol appearing to the left of a field indicates that you can open a submenu from this field A submenu contains additional options for a field To open a submenu highlight the field and press lt Enter gt Use the same keys to enter values and move from field to field within submenus as you use within menus When you highlight a field information about the field appears on the right side of the screen System Setup also provides a General Help screen that can be opened from any menu by pressing lt F1 gt or lt Alt H gt The General Help screen lists the navigation keys with their corresponding alternates and functions When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window more information is available than can be displayed in the window Use the lt PgUp and lt PgDn gt keys or the lt Up Arrow gt and lt Down Arrow gt keys to scroll through the entire help document Press lt Home gt to display the first page or press lt End gt to go to the last page To exit the help window press lt Enter gt or lt Esc gt If your computer will not boot after you have changed settings in System Setup and exited the program reboot and press lt F2 gt to reenter System Setup Once in System Setup you can try to change the values that caused your computer boot to fail If the problem persists press lt F9 gt to load the default values Main Menu When you open System Setup
8. Click Add If you use DHCP server this process is not needed Using the LAN 61 10 11 12 13 62 Using the LAN Click the DNS Configuration tab then select Enable DNS and enter the host name in the Host domain name in the Domain and DNS server address in the DNS server Search Order Click Add If you use DHCP server this process is not needed If you finish the TCP IP setup click OK From the Network dialog box click Add From the Select Network Component type dialog box select protocol and then Click Add From the Select Network Protocol dialog box select Microsoft in the Manufactures list and then select IPX SPX compatible Protocol Click OK Repeat 8 and 9 Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers list and then select NetBEUI Click OK If you finish the network setup fro Network dialog box click OK Restart your computer Using System Setup The System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power savings options The settings you choose are stored in battery maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer s power is turned off When your computer is turned back on it is configured with the values found in this memory Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program You may also want to run System Setup particularly the first time you use your computer to set the time and date use security or po
9. Keep magnets and any device that contains a magnet like the telephone away from your disks 26 Using the Floppy Drive Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a disk Do not write directly on a label on your disk instead write on a disk label first and attach the label to the disk Make copies of all your important disks Using the Floppy Drive 27 Using the CD ROM Drive Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it and then remove it 1 Press the button on the CD ROM drive and the tray slides out Do not lean on the tray it does not support much weight If the tray fails to slide out it may be stuck in which case straighten out a paper clip insert it into the small hole in the front of the CD ROM and push it until the tray ejects 2 Insert a CD compact disc label side up or remove a disc if you have finished using it 3 Push the tray in gently to close the drive tray Figure 15 A light on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD Do not remove a disc when this light is on Emergency eject button Eject Button CD ROM Light Figure 15 Using the CD ROM Drive Install and start a CD based program as you would run a program on a floppy disk See your operating system documentation for more information on running programs The name of the CD ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last har
10. Table 7 lists the keys you can use to navigate through System Setup Table 7 System Setup Navigation Keys Navigation Key lt F1 gt lt Esc gt lt Left Arrow gt and lt Right Arrow gt keys lt Up Arrow gt and lt Down Arrow gt keys lt Tab gt lt Tab Shift gt lt Home gt lt End gt lt F5 gt 64 Using System Setup Alternate Key Function lt Alt H gt Displays the General Help window Exits the current menu Keypad Select a different menu Pressing lt ESC gt at the arrow keys Main menu brings you to the Exit menu Keypad Move the cursor up and down between fields arrow keys Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a highlighted field If the field has only one cell the lt Tab gt key moves the cursor down to the next field Moves the cursor backward through the cells for a highlighted field If the field has only one cell the lt Tab Shift gt key combination moves the cursor up to the previous field lt PgUp gt Moves the cursor to the field at the top of the window lt PgDn gt Moves the cursor to the field at the bottom of the window lt gt Scrolls backwards through the options for the highlighted field lt F6 gt lt gt or Scrolls forward through the options for the lt Space gt highlighted field lt F9 gt Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default values lt F10 gt Sets the parameters for the current menu to their previous values
11. Modem Problems My modem doesn t connect to services or disconnects during communication If your modem has difficulty in connecting to on line services and sustaining communications firstly check the quality of the phone line Interference from certain devices or poor line power conditions may degrade the quality of your connection Under these conditions gradually reduce the communication speed of your modem until a reliable connection is achieved Check your on line service provider Service line or service may be halted When using a PBX phone system I can t dial on my modem If you use a PBX phone system you may need to press a number i e 9 to connect to an external line you should enter the following command before trying the connection and check modem initialization ATX3 amp W And add 9 as the external line prefix in our example of the phone number when using the dial command ATDT9 123 4567 Screen displays random or garbage characters during communications After your modem has connected to the on line service your screen may display garbage characters or after images in screen transitions This problem is caused by a mismatch of the terminal modes between communications service and communications programs You need to match the terminal modes to each other Refer the user s guide of the communications program you re using Reports error message that insufficient Hard Disk space is available Delete the unne
12. See Using the CD ROM Drive on page 28 for directions on installing and using the CD ROM drive There is MPEG 2 software included with the drive that will enable you to play DVD movies from the DVD ROM drive Superdisk LS 120 Drive The LS 120 drive enables you to store 120 MB of data on a single 3 5 inch LS 120 diskette It is backward compatible with standard HD 1 44MB 3 5 inch diskettes and it can read and write to them up to three times faster The LS 120 drive fits in the Flex Bay see Using the Flex Bay on page 23 If you want to boot from LS 120 you have to disable Diskette A in BIOS setup Boot menu Docking Options Contact your reseller for a list of docking options available for your Notebook computer User s manuals are included with the docking options Using Options 107 About Drivers and System Resources This section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs Drivers A driver is a program that enables the operating system to work with a hardware device Your computer includes drivers for the audio video infrared touchpad keyboard CD ROM drive hard drive floppy drive and PC Card controller When you add a device to your computer such as a printer you install a driver for that device Different drivers are used by different operating systems IRQs Most of the devices in your computer or connected to your computer need their own IRQ interrupt request line The IRQ is a h
13. Windows Me Windows Me doesn t support pure DOS mode and modem doesn t support also DOS box of Windows So you can t use a communication application using in DOS If you use the modem on a PBX system Key phone system If you use a simple terminal program you should type ATX3 amp W or ATX3 command as an initialization command If you use a Windows Communication Program Follow the instructions below Click the Start button and then point to Settings Click Control Panel Double click Modems icon and the click Properties button at the General tab 1 2 3 4 Check off Wait for dial tone before dialing check box at the Connection tab 5 Click OK button to close the dialog box 6 Click OK button to close Modem Properties dialog box Using the Modem 41 Description of 56K There are different standards regarding 56K technology KS56Flex Technology developed by Rockwell Semiconductor Systems and Lucent Technologies e X2 Technology developed by USR US Robotics now 3Com K56Flex and X2 are not interoperable e V 90 Standard In February 1998 The ITU T ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector agreed on the technical specifications for 56K modems V 90 and has approved in mid September 1998 But the modem driver can be updated to resolve fine points of operation between different vendor s modems and unusual telephone line conditions 1 Due to FCC limitations speeds of 53kbps are the maximum perm
14. lt Enter gt The computer prompts you to enter a password Do not type anything Press lt Enter gt The computer prompts you to re enter the password Do not type anything Press lt Enter gt A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved Press lt Enter gt again to return to the Security menu Press lt Esc gt to go to the Exit menu 10 Select Exit Saving Changes press lt Enter gt and press lt Enter gt again to restart the computer Using System Security 75 Requiring a Boot Password After you create a supervisor or user password you can enable the computer to prompt for a password each time it starts To enable the prompt select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field in System Setup For more information about the Password on boot field see Security Menu on page 69 Locking the Keyboard The keyboard lock enables you to protect your system when you walk away fro it for a time To use the keyboard lock you must first enable a password through System Setup See Creating a Password on page 74 for instructions To lock your keyboard press lt Fn F7 gt To unlock your keyboard type your password and press lt Enter gt 76 Using System Security Using Power Management Options Your computer includes power management options that can help the battery charge last longer and extend the life of the battery LCD panel and other components Power management opti
15. 2 Use the lt Right Arrow gt key to select the Security menu 3 Use the lt Down Arrow gt key to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password 4 Press lt Enter gt The Set Password dialog box appears 5 Type a password of up to seven characters You can enter letters or numbers but you cannot use the function keys such as lt Shift gt Your computer does not distinguish between capitalized and lowercase letters in your password As you type the password the cursor moves but your password does not appear on the screen 74 Using System Security Press lt Enter gt after you have typed your password The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verification Type your password again and press lt Enter gt A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved Press lt Enter gt again to return to the Security menu Press lt Esc gt to go to the Exit menu Select Exit Saving Changes press lt Enter gt and press lt Enter gt again to restart the computer Deleting a Password To delete the password 1 un At startup press lt F2 gt to open System Setup Type your password when prompted and press lt Enter gt 2 3 4 Use the lt Right Arrow gt key to select the Security menu Use the lt Down Arrow gt key to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password Press lt Enter gt The computer prompts you to enter the current password Press
16. Disables modem speaker Enables only when in connection procedure Enables always Enables until carrier has been detected after connection Sets SO register value n range 0 255 Sets the number of incoming ring signals before answering Modem responds after ringing as many Using the Modem 57 times as specified in n value If the value of n is 0 ATA command should be entered for auto answer ATSO Displays SO register value on the terminal ATX3 Dials after waiting for specified time ATX4 Dials after dial tone is detected ATZ Initializes modem AT amp F Loads the factory default configuration profile AT amp V Shows current configuration AT amp W Saves user profile AT amp Zn xStores the dial string in modem memory n 0 3 x phone number e g AT amp Z0 1235678 Automatically calls the stored phone number by using the following command ATDTSO Recalls the stored phone number as AT amp ZO by tone dial ATDPSO Recalls the stored phone number as AT amp ZO by pulse dial AT MS X_ Sets protocol for modem connection X V90 V34 AT MS V90 default setting Try to connect with V 90 max 56 Kbps AT MS V34 Try to connect with V 34 max 33 6 Kbps 58 Using the Modem Using the LAN Ideal for customers who want basic 10 100 connectivity Delivers industry leading performance through Intel s latest 82559 chip design Common drivers and Intel s PROSet utility enable widespread compatibility and ease of installation Install
17. F2 to enter System Setup 1 2 3 Insert the System Recovery CD ROM 4 Enter the Boot Menu and ensure that Bootable CD Check is Enabled 5 Select the Boot Device Priority menu option press Enter Ensure that ATAPI CD ROM Device is first on the list 6 Press F10 to save and exit System Setup and confirm yes by pressing ENTER 7 When the Recovery Menu appears select number as you insist 1 Restore Manufacturer s originally pre installed software 2 Exit to the DOS Prompt Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and Drivers 83 The System Recovery Utility will destroy all data on your hard disk If you have any data files or other software that you do not want to lose make a backup to diskette by using the Backup utility or by copying the files or software directly to diskettes before proceeding To re install your original applications and drivers Use the System Software CD ROM included in the packing And follow the instruction in the CD cover 84 Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and Drivers Video Features and Configuration Your computer includes a TFT LCD or active matrix display The capabilities of the screen plus the video drivers installed on the computer determine the quality of the image your LCD can display The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer Resolution and Color Depth The resolution of the LCD is the sharpness of
18. Next button 10 11 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device then click the Next button Check Specify a location Click the Next button Video Features and Configuration 91 12 Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install Click the OK button 13 Click the Next button to install the new driver and follow any directions on the screen to finish the display properties setting Using the TV Out Port This feature is only available with Windows 98 Me Using the TV out port a compatible TV or other compatible display device can be connected and an image displayed No Audio is transmitted through the TV Out port To check if and how your TV displays the TV out signal see the documentation included with your TV Concurrent enabling LCD and TV doesn t support So either TV or LCD is recommended While TV is ON pressing Fn CRT LCD cause TV Out disable Then you should follow from step4 DOS mode you should restart To enable TV out 1 Connect the TV to the TV Out port using an appropriate cable 2 Enter System Setup and under the Advanced menu set TV Standard to the appropriate standard for your TV see Using System Setup for information on setting options Reboot your computer You can see TV display Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar and select Settings Click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Double click the Display icon The Display Propertie
19. Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Modem icon 48 Using the Modem 3 Check if the modem is attached to the communications port correctly Installing the Modem Driver in Windows Millennium Modem LAN Module Driver Install the Modem Driver You don t need to install the modem driver because WinME already has this Modem driver But This driver show modem name as Lucent Win Modem at the device manager You can see SENS LTS56IDW Modem at the device manager if you wish to install the driver from System Recovery CD Install the modem driver according to the instruction below 1 Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has a modem driver in it 2 Click the Start button and then click Run Locate the directory that contain modem driver and run setup exe ex D WinME Drivers Modem Setup exe 3 Click OK button in the confirming dialog 4 Setup copies the driver files onto the system 5 Restart the system by clicking OK button Selecting a Country You have to check if the country is selected correctly before you use the modem If the country is not selected correctly at th am in this country region of the Dialing Properties dialog the modem may not work properly So you must check if the country you re calling from is selected appropriately and then use the modem If your modem only supports Domestic you must select the country where you bought your notebook computer And if you use the modem in
20. Setup the Mode field and the Base I O Address field Settings for the Base I O Address are 378 IRQ7 default 378 IRQ5 278 IRQ7 278 IROS 3RC IRQ7 and 3RC IRQS Settings for the Mode are Output only Bi directional EPP enhanced parallel port and ECP extended capabilities port Selecting the ECP setting enables you to set the DMA Channel to 1 2 or 3 When the Parallel port field is set to Enabled the computer s operating system uses the default configuration or the configuration you choose If you select Disabled you free up an IRQ for use by another device Floppy disk controller Configures the floppy disk controller The options for this field are Enabled default and Disabled When the Floppy disk controller field is set to Enabled the computer s operating system uses the default configuration for the controller Local Bus IDE adapter Enables the integrated IDE local bus adapters Options are Enabled default Disabled Both and Primary Large Disk Access Mode Enables your computer s operating system to work with drives larger than 540 MB Choose DOS default for Microsoft operating systems Choose Other for any other operating systems Security Menu Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the Security menu Your computer s advanced security system allows you to set two different passwords to prevent unauthorized access to system resources data and System Setup From the Security menu you can enable
21. a boot password disk access a system backup reminder and a virus check reminder Security fields marked with an asterisk can only be changed if you start System Setup with a system supervisor password or if no passwords are in effect You cannot access these fields with a user password Set User Password Enables you to set a user password to control access to the system at boot See Creating a Password on page 74 for instructions on setting a password The user password allows restricted access to the System Setup Security menu the user has access only to changing his own password and to enabling or disabling Password on boot A supervisor password must be set before a user password can be set Using System Setup 69 Set Supervisor Password Enables you to set the supervisor password to control access to the System Setup utility See Creating a Password on page 74 for instructions on setting a password Password on boot Determines whether the computer prompts for a password when starting up The options are Enabled and Disabled A supervisor password must be set before you can enable this option Fixed disk boot sector Enables you to write protect the hard drive boot sector to protect against viruses and alterations Only a user with the supervisor password can access this field The options for this field are Normal default and Write Protect Processor Serial Number Controls detection of the processor serial num
22. a device in the Flex Bay Auto Adapter The auto adapter enables you to power your computer and charge the computer battery In an automobile through the 12 volt cigarette lighter socket To use the adapter 1 Plug the adapter cable into the AC adapter connector on the computer 2 Connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter socket Figure 24 Connecting Auto Adapter The light on the adapter is green when the adapter is working properly The light may be red for a few seconds when you first plug in the adapter or while you use the adapter This is normal If the light remains red check to make sure the adapter is connected correctly If the adapter is plugged in and the adapter light does not turn on Check the adapter connections Using Options 103 If you are in an automobile turn on the automobile s ignition to supply power to the adapter In some vehicles power to the cigarette lighter socket is alway on and you do not need to turn on the ignition If the previous procedures do not activate the adapter you may need to change the fuse in the adapter To remove the fuse from the adapter unscrew the adapter cap with a pair of pliers and remove the cap Replace the fuse with an 8 amp fuse In an automobile you may need to replace the fuse in the cigarette lighter socket When you connect the adapter to the cigarette lighter the computer s battery starts charging immediately To prevent loss of d
23. actual resume time that you desire in PowerProfiler PowerProfiler maintains the accuracy of the system clock when the computer resumes from rest mode If PowerProfiler is closed or removed from your hard drive your system clock may not be accurate when your computer resumes from rest mode For more information on PowerProfiler see the Help option in the PowerProfiler software 80 Using Power Management Options Creating a Save to Disk Partition Save to Disk Partition enables you to store data from the system and video memory to hard drive during Save To Disk mode for computer shipped with Windows 95 98 installed Windows Me does not need this partition If you want to use a new hard drive to your system you need to create a Save to Disk Partition area on the new hard drive See the below notes and cautions before partitioning your HDD Back up data files of your old hard drive If you do not intend to use Save to Disk mode you do not need to create a Save to Disk Partition For system boot with CD ROM under the Boot menu in System setup set Bootable CD Check to Enabled and set Boot Device Priority ordered starting from DVD CD ROM Use DVD Software CD in this process Before you set partition and format HDD set Fixed Disk Boot Sector to Normal in Security menu of System setup To create FDISK 1 Set the system boot with CD ROM press lt F8 gt key to boot with Safe mode command prompt only Operate Fd
24. button on the Windows taskbar to open the Windows Media Player window 2 Click the Stop button in the Windows Media Player window 3 Click the Eject button on the Windows Media Player window or press the button on your CD ROM drive The drive tray opens and you can remove the disc from the CD ROM drive 4 For more information on playing compact discs see the Help menu in the Windows Media Player window Using the CD ROM Drive 29 Using the DVD ROM Drive See Using the Flex Bay on page 23 for information on installing the DVD ROM drive into the computer The DVD ROM drive operates the same as the CD ROM drive The DVD ROM drive and the DVD Player are supported by Windows 98 2000 Me Your DVD ROM drive will play DVD ROM and CD ROM discs Installing the DVD Player MPEG 2 Software The DVD software CD containing the DVD Player MPEG 2 software is optional with DVD ROM drives 1 Start Windows and insert the CD Labelled DVD Player into the DVD ROM Drive 2 The Installation application will start automatically so follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 Reboot the system 4 Make sure that DMA access is enabled for the DVD Drive a From Control Panel open the System icon b Select the Device Manager tab c Click the Plus sign beside the CD ROM entry and select the DVD ROM drive d Click the Properties button and select the Settings tab e Check the DMA check box f
25. display is unusable 88 Video Features and Configuration Windows 98 Me o N A wm 10 11 Click on the Start Button and the Start Menu appears Select Settings and click on Control Panel double click on Display The Display Properties window appears Select Settings tab Click the Advanced button The properties screen for your currently installed video driver appears Select the Adapter menu Click the Change button The Update Device Driver Wizard window appears Click the Next button Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want Click the Next button Click the Have disk button If the driver is on a floppy disk insert it into the floppy drive Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install Click the OK button Select the new driver in the Select Device screen and click the Ok button Click the Next button to install the new driver and follow any directions on the screen to finish setting the display properties Windows NT 4 0 1 Ge NI A wn A Log on to the computer as supervisor The Invalid Display Settings window may appear Click on the Start Button and the Start Menu appears Select Settings and click on Control Panel double click on Display The Display Properties window appears Select the Settings menu Click the Display Type button The Display Type window appears
26. management software Disk The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information Disk can refer to a floppy disk hard disk or RAM disk Disk cache A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM The application program can then read these copies without accessing the disk This in turn speeds up the performance of the application A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM Data stored in a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the physical disk Glossary 121 122 Glossary DMA direct memory access A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data pass through the microprocessor Using DMA can speed up system performance DPMS Display Power Management Signalling Displays or monitors that comply with this can be managed by the Power Management features found in the system setup Floppy disk A removable disk also called floppy or diskette Hard drive Also called fixed disk A hard drive is connected to the computer and can be installed or removed Data written to a hard drive remains until it is overwritten or corrupted The 2 5 inch hard drive in your computer was designed for use in a notebook computer Because hard drives in notebook computers are smaller than those in desktop computers their maximum storage capacity may be less than that of desktop hard drives However because of their smaller size the drives
27. select Obtain an IP address automatically Click the Gateway tab then enter gateway address in the New gateway and Click Add If you use DHCP server this process is not needed Click the DNS Configuration tab then select Enable DNS and enter the host name in the Host domain name in the Domain and DNS server address in the DNS server Search Order Click Add If you use DHCP server this process is not needed If you finish the TCP IP setup click OK From the Network dialog box click Add From the Select Network Component type dialog box select protocol and then Click Add From the Select Network Protocol dialog box select Microsoft in the Manufactures list and then select IPX SPX compatible Protocol Click OK Repeat 8 and 9 Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers list and then select NetBEUI Click OK If you finish the network setup from Network dialog box click OK Restart your computer Installing the LAN Driver in Windows 98 You can install the LAN driver as shown in the following Install the LAN Driver Windows 98 has its own Intel R PRO 100 PCI adapter driver but install the LAN driver according to the instructions below 1 60 Using the LAN From the Control Panel double click the System icon CSC rN ADA na A WH NY 10 11 12 13 Click the Device Manager tab Double click Other Devices or Network Adapters in the list area Double click a PCI Ethernet Contro
28. seriously damage the device or your computer TV Out PC Card compartment Headphone jack External mic jack Line in jack PS 2 mouse amp keyboard port LAN port Parallel port Docking Video port Serial port USB port connector Figure 12 Peripheral Connectors Table 4 shows the icons located near each connector and tells you the devices that you can attach to the connectors 20 Connecting Peripheral Devices Table 4 Connecting Peripheral Devices Icon Ooooo000 ooooo00 Gig Jg gon Connector PS 2 IBM Personal System 2 mouse and keyboard port Connect a PS 2 compatible mouse or external keyboard or keypad to this port Make sure your computer is turned off when you attach peripherals to the port You can use the computer s touchpad and a PS 2 keyboard at the same time see PS 2 Mouse Configuration in the Advanced section on 67 for more information LAN port Connect a LAN cable to connect to internet Parallel port Plug a parallel device such as a parallel printer this 25 pin port Docking connector Connect the computer to its docking station Video port Plug the interface cable of an external monitor into this 15 pin connector and then plug the monitor power cord into a grounded outlet Serial port Plug a serial device such as a serial mouse into this 9 pin port If the de
29. set to secondary the hotkey toggle does not work Using Duo View mode 97 Working with PC Cards By installing PC Cards you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to those found on add in boards for desktop computers Available PC Cards include Input output such as modem network pager video capture and SCSI cards Storage such as hard drive and flash SRAM cards e Combo cards such as a combination modem and network card Your computer includes the following PC Card support Two PC Card slots You can install Type I II or II cards in the slots Type II cards are thicker than Types I and II If you install a Type III card in the bottom slot you cannot install a card in the top slot CardBus hardware and software CardBus enables the computer to use 32 bit PC Cards Windows 98 Me supports 32 bit and 16 bit PC Cards The SystemSoft CardWizard for Windows NT program provided with systems that ship from the factory with Windows NT installed also supports both 16 bit and 32 bit cards e Zoomed video Both PC Card slots and the video chip on your computer support zoomed video When you install a zoom video PC Card in the upper or lower slot data can be transferred directly from the PC Card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor Video conferencing and real time multimedia devices such as video cameras are supported by zoomed video To use the CardBus and zoomed
30. the Main menu appears You can make changes to your computer s basic system configuration from this menu The fields displayed in this menu are described below System Time Sets your computer to the time that you specify usually the current time Enter the hour minute and second in the format hh mm ss Use a 24 hour clock Use the tab key to move between the hour minute and second cells Use the hyphen key lt gt or lt Space gt bar to decrease or increase the numbers Using System Setup 65 System Date Sets your computer to the date that you specify usually the current date Enter the month day and year in the form at mm dd yyyy Use the tab key to move between the month day and year cells Use the hyphen key lt gt or lt Space gt bar to decrease or increase the numbers This field supports year dates of 2000 and beyond Legacy Diskette A Specifies a drive type for floppy drive A 1 44 MB 3 1 2 default floppy disk can be used Primary Master and Secondary Master Your computer can support two IDE drives The Main menu contains two IDE adapter fields to configure these drives Primary Master defines the hard drive installed in the computer Secondary Master defines the CD ROM and DVD ROM drives or Removable drives To configure a replacement or upgrade hard drive move the cursor to select the Primary Master field in the System Setup Main menu and then press the lt Enter gt key The submenu appears Normal
31. you to save your files turns off the computer and then restarts the computer A cold boot turns off the computer without saving your files To perform a warm or soft boot 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click Shut Down 8 Using Your Computer for the First Time 3 Select the restart option 4 Click OK or Yes 5 Save your files if prompted Your computer reboots Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform a warm boot When you perform a cold boot you lose data unless it was saved to a storage medium You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing lt Ctrl Alt Del gt You can perform a cold or hard boot by pressing the power button to turn the computer off waiting five seconds and then pressing the power button to turn the computer on Tips for Using Your Computer The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your computer Do not try to disassemble your computer Opening the system chassis voids your warranty Only an authorised manufacturer service center can replace or add any parts inside the chassis Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation The LCD has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily To prevent damage avoid touching the screen e Use only approved AC adapters auto adapters memory modules and other options Because a notebook computer is sma
32. 38 4 cm 7 04 Ib 3200 g 50 90 F 10 32 C 23 104 F 5 40 C 20 80 5 90 O to 8 000 ft 0 to 2 348 m O to 40 000 ft O to 12 192 m 10 G for 11 ms half sine 60 G for 11 ms half sine Specifications 115 Lithium lon Smart Battery Normal Weight Nominal open circuit voltage Capacity typical Charging time approximate with computer turned off typical Charging time approximate with computer turned on typical Average battery life with no power management enabled External AC Adapter Operating voltage Line frequency Input current Output current Output voltage 116 Specifications 0 99lb 450g 11 1 VDC 5400 mAhr 60whr 3 0 hr 5 0 hr 3 5 hr 100 240 VA 50 60 Hz 1 5 A 100 V 0 8 A 240 V 3 15 A 19 0 VDC Abbreviations Your computer s documentation uses the following abbreviations Al wes eho ed Amperes AC cibeceed Alternating current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface APM Advanced Power Management ATA AT attachment refers to the hard drive interface in an AT compatible computer ATAPI AT attachment packet interface BBS Bulletin board system BIOS Basic input output system Clemens Centigrade CD soi 334 Compact disc CD ROM Compact disc read only memory CM ieee sae Centimeters COM Communication as in communication port CMOS Complementary metal oxide semiconductor DC bc ei
33. CD T O Device Configuration Opens the O Device Configuration submenu if you press lt Enter gt when this field is highlighted If you attempt to set two ports to the same settings the fields will be marked with asterisks The submenu contains these fields Serial port Configures serial port The options for this field are Enabled default and Disabled If you set this field to Enabled you can set the Base I O Address field to 3F8 IRQ4 default 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 or 2E8 IRQ3 When the field is set to Enabled the computer s operating system uses the default configuration or the configuration you choose If you select Disabled you free up an IRQ for use by another device Infrared port Configures the infrared port The options for this field are Enabled and Disabled default If you set this field to Enabled you can set the Base I O Address field and the Mode field and the Mode field Settings for the Base I O Address are 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 default 3E8 IRQ4 or 2E8 IRQ3 Mode FIR fast infrared enables you to set the DMA channel to 3 or 1 When the Infrared port field is set to Enabled the computer s operating system uses the default configuration or the configuration you choose If you select Disabled you free up an IRQ for use by another device Parallel port Configures the parallel port The options for this field are Enabled default and Disabled If you set this field to Enabled you can set 68 Using System
34. Click OK and restart the system For more information on playing MPEG 2 movies and discs see the Help menu in the DVD Player window 30 Using the DVD ROM Drive Using the Hard Drive Your computer includes a removable IDE integrated drive electronics hard drive The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses The drive plugs into a connector on the system board Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model any hard drive holds much more than a floppy disk does Also the computer reads and works with a hard drive more rapidly than with a floppy disk Once information is saved on a hard drive it remains there until it is overwritten Hard drive heads park automatically when you turn off your computer The hard drive that comes with your computer has already been formatted Do not format the hard drive Doing so destroys all data contained on the drive If you need to format a new drive or want to erase all data on your existing hard drive refer to the manual for your operating system The drive in your computer maybe divided into partitions The file allocation table enables the partitions to locate files and directories Your computer recognizes each partition as a separate drive for example if a hard drive has two partitions they could be recognized as drive C and drive D Although Windows 98 can work with FAT 16 or FAT 32 a 32 bit file allocation table your computer has be
35. Click the Change button The Change Display window appears Click the Have disk button If the driver is on a floppy disk insert it into the floppy drive or if you want to use the origianl factory driver insert the Restore CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Enter the path to the directory where the Video Features and Configuration 89 11 12 13 14 drivers are located or click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install Click the OK button D ANT4A Drivers Video Install From Disk x Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive OK selected and then click OK Copy manufacturer s files from EANTA DRIVERS VIDEO x Figure 22 Enter location of the driver files A line similar to the following line appears under the Display option S3 Savage IX Click OK The Third Party Drivers warning window appears 10 Click Yes The driver is copied A window appears telling you the driver has been successfully copied Click OK Remove the disk from the floppy drive Close the open windows on the screen Click Yes when prompted to restart the computer As the computer restarts select Windows NT Workstation Version 4 00 as the operating system and press lt Enter gt Log on as supervisor The Invalid Display Settings window appears Click the OK button Click the Test button at the Display Properties window and follow any directions on the screen to finish setting the display
36. Light is green when the battery is fully charged See Charging the Battery on page 34 for more information about charging the battery 18 Reading the System Status Lights hy eb BD ED Num Lock light Light is on when the embedded numeric keypad is activated See Using the Numeric Keypad on page 13 fora description of the keypad Caps Lock light Light is on when the caps lock function is activated When the function is activated all alphabetic characters you type will be in upper case Scroll Lock light Light is on when the scroll lock function is activated The scroll lock function affects cursor movement and text scrolling in some applications This is a software specific function Refer to the appropriate software manuals for a description of the lt Scroll gt key Drive light Light is on when the hard drive or floppy drive is being accessed Do not turn your computer off when this light is on When the light is amber the floppy drive is being accessed When the light is green the hard drive is being accessed For a CD ROM or DVD ROM drive check the light on the drive itself to see if the drive is being accessed Reading the System Status Lights 19 Connecting Peripheral Devices The connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the computer Figure 12 Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral device Connecting a peripheral device with your computer turned on may
37. Next button 2 Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has a modem driver in it 3 Check Specify a location of Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and enter the directory location then click Next button 4 Click Next button when a dialog appears saying that windows is now ready to install the best driver for SENS PTS56MDW Modem WDM Driver Using the Modem 43 10 Click Finish button when a dialog appears saying that windows has finished installing SENS PTS6MDW Modem WDM Driver Choose Specify the location of the driver Advanced when the Windows ME automatically detects Modem Device and then click Next button Check Specify a location of Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and enter the directory location then click Next button Click Next button when a dialog appears saying that windows is now ready to install the best driver for SENS PTS6MDW Modem Click Finish button when a dialog appears saying that windows has finished installing SENS PTS6MDW Modem Restart the system Selecting a Country You have to check if the country is selected correctly before you use the modem 1 2 3 4 If the country is not selected correctly the modem may not work properly So you must check if the country you re calling from is selected appropriately and then use the modem If your modem only supports Domestic you must select the country where you bought
38. Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user this user s manual can help you get the most from your computer Special Features of the User s Manual Three types of messages with icons appear in the manual A note informs you of special circumstances A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are shown in the manual enclosed in angle brackets For example lt Ctrl gt indicates the control key Ctrl on the computer s keyboard If you need to press two keys at the same time the key names are shown joined by a plus sign For example lt Fn F11 gt means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key If you are new to using computers see Glossary The Glossary explains general computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of the differences between notebook computers and desktop computers Using Your Documentation 1 Using the Software User Documentation Your computer shipped from the factory with several software programs installed The software may include its own online or printed documentation Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the software for more information The figures illustrated in this manual ma
39. abled Boot Device Priority Boot option 1 Boot option 2 Boot option 3 Boot option 4 Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 127 Notices No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the manufacturer The information within this manual is subject to change without notice Manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation 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 by 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 Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2000 All rights are reserved Important Safety Ins
40. al monitor displays flashes or waves Check the cables between the monitor and the computer Are they properly installed Some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the indicated letters Is the Num Lock light on If so the numeric keypad on the keyboard is active To return the keypad keys to typing letters press lt Num Lock gt Battery power seems to run out faster than expected If you are running the computer from the battery rather than the power cord make sure that you set the Idle Mode field in System Setup to On This setting enables Troubleshooting 111 the microprocessor and the hard drive to slow down when the computer is not busy Certain software programs hang during operations when there is no interaction with the keyboard or peripheral devices Your computer may be in Suspend or Rest mode Tap the touchpad to resume from Suspend or press the power button to resume from rest A PC Card does not work correctly Make sure that the PC Card is inserted left side up in the PC Card slot Check that the card is inserted fully into the slot If you are using a PC Card modem check the modem cable connections For the Windows 98 Me operating system try setting the Installed OS field in System Setup to Yes to enable Windows 98 to autosense an older PC Card For the Windows NT operating system make sure Installed OS in System Setup is set to No The System Setup settings are not retained when you turn off the computer
41. ardware line that a device can use to send signals to the microprocessor When the device needs the microprocessor s service the device sends an interrupt request signal to the microprocessor The number of IRQs available for any computer is limited by industry standards Because it ships with numerous features this computer uses most of the available IRQs If you add another device to your computer you may need to disable an existing device to free up an IRQ for the new device IRQ resources are of particular concern when the computer is attached to a docking device The default IRQ settings that are used by your computer are listed in Table 10 Table 10 IRQs IRQ Windows 98 Me Windows NT 4 0 0 System timer System timer 1 Keyboard Keyboard 2 Internal Controller Internal Controller 3 IrDA Port COM 2 COM 4 4 COM 1 COM 3 COM 1 COM 3 5 Audio USB Audio USB 108 About Drivers and System Resources IRQ Windows 98 Me Windows NT 4 0 6 Floppy controller Floppy controller 7 LPT1 parallel port LPT1 parallel port 8 CMOS Clock CMOS Clock 9 ACPI bus SCI IRQ Reserved 10 Reserved Reserved 11 CardBus Modem CardBus Modem 12 Touchpad PS 2 mouse Touchpad PS 2 mouse 13 Numeric data processor Numeric data processor 14 IDE 1 hard drive IDE 1 hard drive 15 IDE 2 CD ROM drive IDE 2 CD ROM drive In Windows 98 Me you can configure a device so that the device is disabled when you connect your computer to a docking station b
42. as it will go 3 Install the screw that holds the hard drive in place 32 Using the Hard Drive 4 If you intend to use save to disk mode see Creating a Save to Disk Partition on page 81 5 Format your drive and reinstall your files See the Operating System and Original Driver and Application Restore Instructions that accompanied your system for more information on this Using the Hard Drive 33 Using the Battery Your computer uses a smart rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet The smart battery gives a accurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operating time by enabling effective power management in operating systems that take advantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery Charging the Battery Your computer s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the power to the computer and to an electrical outlet If the computer is off the battery charges faster than if the computer s power is on Approximate charging times for the Li Ion battery are 3 hours with the computer off e 5 hours with the computer on While the battery is charging normally the battery charge light on the computer is amber See System Status Lights on page 18 for the location of the battery charge light When the battery is fully charged the light changes to green When you use a new battery pack f
43. ata and possible damage to the computer unplug the auto adapter when starting and stopping the automobile engine Memory Modules You can increase system memory by installing optional memory modules You can install a 32 64 or 128 MB modules To avoid possible system problems use only approved memory modules in your computer Before You Install Memory To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment follow the precautions listed here before installing a memory module Take the following precautions when installing a memory module Before you remove the memory module compartment door turn off the computer unplug the power cord and remove the battery Also disconnect any peripheral devices Before handling a memory module discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface or using a grounding wrist strap Do not insert objects with conductive material such as metal screwdrivers or graphite pencils into the memory module compartment 104 Using Options Be careful in handling the metal plate of the memory door Installing a Memory Module Handle a memory module carefully Hold them only by the edges To install a memory module 1 Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up 2 Using a screwdriver remove the screw that holds the memory module compartment door in place Figure 25 Figure 25 Removing the Memory Module Compartment Door 3 Grasp the edge of the door and pul
44. ber Power Menu The Power menu of System Setup allows you to enable and adjust your computer s sophisticated power saving features Enabling these features extends the life of the battery If your computer shipped with Windows 98 or Windows Me installed the Power Management works with the settings in the Power Management option of Control Panel But if your computer has DOS Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 the Power Management works with the settings in System Setup Intel R Speedstep TM When CPU supports Speedstep TM this field will appear on this menu The main idea of Speedstep is to save the power The CPU supported by the Speedstep adjusts its speed according to the power supply method such as by the battery or by the AC adapter If this field is set to Performance it reduces the battery usage time by the high CPU speed or set to Battery increases the battery usage time by the slower CPU speed And when it is set to Automatic the system adjusts its speed according to the power supply method such as by the battery or by the AC adapter Disabled means that this function does not activated Power Savings Enables and disables Maximum Performance mode The options are Maximum Performance Maximum Power Saving default Customized and Disabled If you set this field to Maximum Performance the microprocessor and hard drive run at full speed unless affected by other power savings settings If you set this field to Maximum Power Sav
45. ce 5 Click Ok To insert a device 1 Open the SwapBay Utility 2 Click Device Install 3 Connect the device to the computer using the device cable Make sure all connectors are correctly attached 4 Click Ok to allow your computer to detect the device 24 Using the Flex Bay If you have difficulty in getting a device detected go through the Remove procedure and Insert procedure again Using the Flex Bay 25 Using the Floppy Drive Your computer comes with a 1 44 MB 3 5 inch high density floppy drive which can read write to and format the following disks e A high density 3 5 inch disk which stores 1 44 MB megabytes of data e A double density 3 5 inch disk which stores 720 KB kilobytes of data The floppy drive in your notebook computer is smaller but more power efficient than a floppy drive in a desktop computer To get the best performance from your floppy drive use high quality floppy disks To use a floppy disk in All In One type computer insert it into the floppy drive Figure 14 __ Floppy eject button Figure 14 Inserting a Floppy Disk To remove a floppy disk press the eject button on the floppy drive The floppy drive light on the computer is on when the computer writes to or reads from a floppy disk Do not remove a disk when this light is on To protect the data on your floppy disks follow these guidelines Keep disks away from excessive heat direct sunlight and liquids
46. cessary messages or data you received by Modem or Fax every one to three months as required If you re using WWW of the internet many picture and data files can get downloaded to your HARD DISK every time you visit a home page which will consume a lot of your HARD DISK space Delete the unnecessary messages or data you received by Modem or Fax every one to three months as required For more detailed information about the method of deleting refer to the help of the Web browser you ve been using or your user s guide Troubleshooting 113 Depending on telephone line status or types of Fax machines programs that send receive the Fax Fax transmission reception may not work correctly In that case please try other Fax programs e g Microsoft Fax 114 Troubleshooting Specifications Table 11 gives the specifications for computers Table 11 Hardware Specifications Dimension LCD viewing area LCD viewing area 14 1 TFT LCD viewing area 15 TFT Width Depth Height Weight with integrated floppy drive Li lon battery amp 14 1 TFT LCD amp weight saver Environment Ambient temperature operating Ambient temperature storage Relative humidity noncondensing operating Relative humidity noncondensing storage Altitude operating Altitude storage Shock operating Shock nonoperating 11 2 x 8 4 in 285 7 x 214 3 mm 12 0 x 9 0 in 304 8 x 228 6 mm 12 46 in 31 65 cm 10 2 in 26 cm 1 51 in
47. d memory 64MB buffer space 1MB x1024 4 Press any key to restart the system To format the HDD 1 Boot system by CD ROM 2 Operate Format exe type A format c s and press Enter 3 Warning message saying all the data will be removed shows type Y for Proceed with Format Y N and press Enter 4 Type the drive label and press Enter To install Windows and each device drivers Use System Recovery CD to install OS and System Software CD to install devices drivers 82 Creating a Save to Disk Partition Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and Drivers Notebook computers that ship from the factory include System Recover CD ROM and System Software CD ROM which contains a copy of the applications and drivers needed for computer s operating system In the unlikely event that programs on the computer hard drive become corrupted or are erased you can use the System Recovery CD ROM to reinstall your operating system and then System Software CD ROM to reinstall your original applications and drivers Under the Boot menu in System Setup set Diskette Driveas the first boot device and CD ROM Drive as the second see Using System Setup on page 63 for information on setting options See the documentation that accompanied your operating system for detailed information on installation and setup To re install your operating system Turn your machine on During the Boot Sequence press
48. d drive For instance if you have one hard drive with two hard drive partitions the hard drive is drives C and D and the CD ROM drive is drive E 28 Using the CD ROM Drive If necessary you can use the emergency eject button to open the CD ROM drive To use the emergency eject button turn the computer s power off and insert a small object like an straightened paperclip into the hole to press the button Do not place reflective objects in the disc slot because of possible hazardous laser emissions The laser beam used in this CD ROM drive is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the CD ROM drive Refer servicing to your authorised service center The on board audio hardware and software of your computer enable the computer to play audio compact discs If you wish to do so you can attach external speakers to the Headphone jack To play an audio compact disc 1 Insert a compact disc into your CD ROM drive a Press the button on the CD ROM drive and its tray slides out b Insert a CD label side up c Push the tray in to close the drive tray The Windows Media Player button appears on the taskbar The disc begins to play A light on the drive tray is on when the computer plays a CD Do not remove a disc when this light is on 2 To adjust the sound press the following key combinations lt Fn F9 gt decreases volume lt Fn F10 gt increases volume To remove the CD 1 Click the Windows Media Player
49. de depending on the server Using AT commands AT commands can be used in the following way There s no difference between capital letters and small letters and all commands should include AT as a prefix except ones which include A instead Also Carriage Return saved in the S3 register should be entered in order to sign the end of the command AT command Press Enter key Example ATDT 123 4567 Press Enter and the modem dials to 123 4567 Display the result value After entering AT commands the result value is displayed on the screen 56 Using the Modem The result value can be displayed during communication Generally the result will be OK According to the ATV command the result can be displayed as Words or numeral letters ATVO Display as numeral letters ATV1 Display as English words Basic AT Commands A ATA ATO ATEn E0 El Repeats the previous command in the buffer Responds manually to incoming RING signals Switches from on line mode to command mode Switches from command mode to on line mode Echo control Disables echoing of the commands to the screen Enables echoing of the commands to the screen ATDT phone number Touch tone dial ATDP phone number Pulse dial ATHn HO H1 ATLn LO 1 L2 L3 ATMn MO M1 M2 M3 ATS0 n Hook control On Hook same as hang up Off Hook same as hold on Modem speaker loudness control Low volume Medium volume High volume Modem speaker control
50. dio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful 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 If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet helpful Something About Interference This is available at FCC local regional offices Our company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company The correction will be the responsibility of the user Use only shielded data cables with this system Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 68 Statement Note This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among o
51. dress DMA Channel Floppy disk controller Local Bus IDE adapter 126 Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration Other WinNT4 0 Win95 Win98APM Win98A CPI Win2000 Disabled Single Mouse Dual Mouse Enabled Disabled NTSC PAL LCD CRT Both O Enabled O Auto O Disabled O 3F8 IRQ4 O 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ 4 2E8 IRQ 3 Enabled Auto Disabled O 3F8 IRQ4 DO 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ 4 2E8 IRQ 3 FIR O DMA 3 O DMA1 O Enabled O Auto O Disabled C Output only C Bi directional EPP ECP 378 IRQ 378 IRQ 5 278 IRQ 7 O 278 IRQ5 O 3BC IRQ7 O 3BC IRQ5 DMA 1 DMA 3 Enabled Auto Disabled Both Disabled Primary Secondary Large Disk Access Mode O DOS O Other SECURITY MENU Set password Password on boot Enabled Disabled Fixed disk boot sector Normal Write Protect POWER MENU Intel R Speedstep TM Performance Battery Automatic Disabled Idle Mode O Off O On Suspend Mode Save to RAM Save To Disk Suspend Timeout L Off Time Resume On Modem Ring O On O Off Resume On Time On Off Resume Time BOOT MENU Logo Screen O Enabled O Disabled Summary screen O Enabled O Dis
52. dule Driver You can install the modem driver as shown in the following The figures illustrated in this manual may not be identical as those on your system The figures in this manual were developed using the SENS LT56IDW Modem installation as reference At the BIOS setup Installed OS must be set as Other NT4 0 When you install the driver or remove the driver you must log in as Administrator In order to install your modem driver you must remove the existing modem driver first Remove Existing Modem Driver 1 2 Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has the modem driver on it Click the Start button and then click Run Locate the directory that contain the modem driver and run SETUP EXE In this manual D refers to the CD ROM drive D NT4 Drivers Modem Setup exe Click the Next button when the Modem Installation dialog appears Select Remove existing modem driver and component and click the Next button when the Select Components dialog appears The Uninstall Complete dialog appears when the existing modem driver is removed successfully In order to complete the driver removal you must restart the system Select Yes I want to restart my computer now and click the Finish button Install the Modem Driver 1 2 Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has the modem driver on it Click the Start button and then click Run Locate the directory that contain the modem driver and run SETUP EXE U
53. ebook computer that you have purchased you may or may not have a modem installed in your computer If you are unsure as to whether or not you have a modem installed look for the Modem Port at the side of your computer Having this port means that you have a modem installed in your computer Modems are factory installed and are not user installable SENS Modem Naming Convention SENS Modem Name is determined by the following rule SENS MM NN AB C Mode 1 2345 1 MM Chipset Vendor LT Lucent Technologies RW Rockwell Now Conexant PT PCtel CX Conexant Old Rockwell 2 NN Maximum Speed 56 56K 336 33 6K 3 A Interface P PCI Interface M Mini PCI Interface A AMR MDC Interface I ISA behind Intel 82559 None ISA Interface 4 B Supported Functions V DATA FAX TAM Speakerphone T DATA FAX TAM D DATA FAX 5 C Worldwide Support 40 Using the Modem W Worldwide DAA None Domestic DAA In the case of Worldwide DAA modem should pass the individual country s PTT in order to support that country Check which countries can be supported by the SENS modem with your local distributor before you use it Precautions before use If you connect the modem to the digital key phone line the modem will be damaged DOS support Windows 98 The SENS Modem with a PCI Mini PCI interface or AMR MD interface does not support DOS mode You can use DOS box in Windows 98 instead of pure DOS mode
54. eias Direct current DMA Direct memory access DPMS Display power management signaling DRAM Dynamic random access memory DSTN Double layer super twist nematic ECP Extended capabilities port EPP Enhanced parallel port ee Fahrenheit FIR Fast infrared Tb bee aces Feet re re gram G nb kiss Gravity GB Gigabytes BY foi ou tose hour Abbreviations 117 118 Abbreviations IDE Integrated drive electronics Ms esse teats Inches VO Input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ Interrupt request line ISA Industry Standard Architecture KB Kilobytes KE eee Kilograms LAN Local area network WD ee tak Pounds LBA Logical block addressing LCD Liquid crystal display Meee kes Meters mA Milliampere mAhr Milliampere hour MB Megabyte mm millimeter MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group MPU Microprocessor unit ms Millisecond PDF Portable document format PC cas 3 Personal computer PCL iren Peripheral component interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Power on self test PNP ricis Plug and play PS 2 Personal System 2 RAM Random access memory ROM Read only memory SVGA Super video graphics array S VHS Super VHS TFT Thin film transistor Visits 3 sere Volt VAC orcas Vol
55. eller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries e The length of the power cord set must be at least 6 00 feet 1 8m and a maximum of 9 75 feet 3 0m All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 7 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC as required by each country s power system e The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320 IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with appliance inlet on the computer Country Specific Power cord Set Requirements Country Accredited Applicable Agency Note Numbers Australia EANSW 4 Austria OVE Belgium CEBC j Canada CSA unc Denmark DEMKO Finland FIMKO France UTE i Germany VDE Italy IMQ s Japan JIS eer The Netherlands KEMA x Norway NEMKO Sweden SEMKO Switzerland SEV T United kingdom BSI United States UL rA Notes Flexible cord must be lt HAR gt Type HOSVV F 3 conductor 1 0 mm conductor size Power cord set fittings appliance coupler and wall plug must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used Flexible cord must be Type SVT or equivalent No 18 AWG Wall plug must be a two pole grounding type A
56. en supplied with FAT 32 Older software that you may have 16 bit software may require FAT 16 to run Similarly Windows NT 4 0 can use FAT 16 or NTFS the Windows NT file system There are utilities included with Windows 98 and Windows NT 4 0 to convert from FAT 16 to FAT 32 or NTFS see the documentation included with your operating system for more information Windows 2000 can use FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS It is not possible to convert from FAT 32 or NTFS to FAT 16 without reformatting your hard drive Using the Hard Drive 31 Removing the Hard Drive To prevent loss of dataand damage to the disk do not remove the hard drive while the computer s power is on and do not drop or jar the hard drive To remove the hard drive from the computer 1 If you are installing a new hard drive backup the application and data files on the old hard drive before removing it from the computer 2 Turn the computer s power off 3 Close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up 4 Remove the screw that holds the hard drive in place Figure 16 Bottom of computer Hard drive Figure 16 Removing the Hard Drive 5 Pull the hard drive out of the computer Installing a Hard Drive To install a hard drive 1 Remove the old hard drive from the computer as described in the previous section 2 Slide the new drive into the hard drive compartment Make sure the drive is pushed back as far
57. er flip 3 If the primary secondary monitor on Duo View mode is set to high resolution and high refresh rate display mode the full frame rate setting on DVD ROM may not played properly Playing DVD ROM on Single View mode is highly recommended 4 It is not possible to use 16 bit colors in Windows 98 If so secondary monitor on Duo View mode can not support the VGA mode 96 Using Duo View mode 10 The video memory uses one memory pool for two screen and Direct Draw application on Duo View mode in Windows 98 So activating the Direct Draw application which does not support that mode could cause fail in changing mode The program which does not have Duo View compatibility can not be used in the secondary monitor on Duo View mode The S3 video driver supports VPE Microsoft video port specification for multimedia function So the programs using VPM Cirrus logic video port specification may not be supported Changing Duo View mode to Single View mode while you maximize the window of a program such as Windows Explorer could fail Set the resolution of the secondary monitor lower than the primary monitor or adjust the window size to smaller not full screen When you use CRT and TV together as the same primary monitor or secondary monitor the display size of the CRT is smaller than TV The reason is that the frequency bandwidth is different from TV to CRT When you use Duo View mode or a display device is
58. er Management mode To turn off the computer 1 Click Start on the taskbar 2 Click Shut Down 3 Select the shut down option Using Your Computer for the First Time 7 4 Click OK or Yes e If the operating system is Windows 98 Me the computer turns off If the operating system is Windows NT you receive a shutdown message and you must press the power button to turn off the computer ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface mode Your computer supports ACPI mode If your operating system supports ACPI and you want to shut down the computer just by pressing the power button then follow next steps to set the menu in Power Management Properties Also see Using Power Management Options on page 77 and the documentation accompanying your operating system To set the menu 1 Select Power Management Properties in Control Panel 2 Select the operations of power button e Suspend mode operates as Save to RAM mode See Suspend Mode on page 78 for more information e Hibernate mode operates as Save To Disk mode Set Hibernate submenu to enabled to use Hibernate mode See Suspend Mode on page 78 for more information If the system does not power off then press and hold the power button for over 4 seconds Restarting Your Computer You may need to restart reboot your computer when installing hardware or software or if the computer does not respond to your input A warm or soft boot prompts
59. er if the resume to full power fails because of a low battery charge When the computer is in save to disk mode you can remove and replace the battery Using PowerProfiler PowerProfiler enables you to set power management options for computer shipped with Windows NT installed This section could differ depend on your computer specification To open the PowerProfiler window double click the battery icon on the right corner of the Windows taskbar If you click the icon with the right mouse button a menu appears with an option to put the computer in Suspend mode Click the Standard tab in PowerProfiler to set timeouts for the LCD and the hard drive You can also set power management to be enabled Always Battery Only or Never The Advanced screen in PowerProfiler enables resume from rest options and the Battery screen enables options to conserve battery life Keep the following in mind when using PowerProfiler e If you disable power management in PowerProfiler the setting overrides any power management settings in System Setup e If you enable LCD and hard drive timeouts in PowerProfiler the LCD and hard drive turn off when the shortest timeout period in either program passes Using Power Management Options 79 e If you disable the Resume on Time field in System Setup the same field in PowerProfiler is also automatically disabled An easy way to work with these two fields is to set the resume time to 0 in System Setup and set the
60. er in Windows NT 4 0 Modem Module Driver You can install the modem driver as shown in the following The figures illustrated in this manual may not be identical as those on you system The figures in this manual were developed using the SENS PT56MDW Modem installation as a reference At the BIOS setup Installed OS must be set as Other NT4 0 When you install the driver or remove the driver you must log in as Administrator If your modem driver is already installed you must remove the existing mode driver first Remove the driver by selecting SENS PT56MDW Modem at Add Remove programs of Control panel Install the Modem Driver 1 2 Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has the modem driver on it Click the Start button and then click Run Locate the directory that contain the modem driver and run Setup exe D refers to the CD ROM driver D NT4 Driver Modemonly Setup exe Click the Next button when the Setup Wizard dialog appears Click the Next button when the dialo for Resource Settings appears Select current country and click OK button when the Country Selection dialog appears Click finish button when the modem driver is inserted successfully In order to complete the driver installation you must restart the system Modem driver installation confirmation After the modem driver is installed you can check if the modem driver is installed properly 1 Click the Start button point to
61. full power mode all active software applications and system states are restored to exactly how they were before your computer entered rest mode When your computer enters or resumes from Save To Disk mode screens appear indicating system status These status screens do not appear when the computer enters or resumes from power on suspend Suspend Mode Precautions Observe the following precautions when using Suspend mode Save all open files before you press lt Fn F11 gt to manually place your computer into Suspend mode 78 Using Power Management Options If you purchased a new hard drive make sure that you create a save to disk partition equal to the amount of system memory plus the amount of video memory plus 2 MB before you enable save to disk mode See Creating a Save to Disk Partition on page 81 for more information Do not try to resume to full power mode using battery power if the battery charge is low If the battery charge is too low the system may not be able to resume fully Plug in the power cord if your computer cannot resume normal operation because of a low battery charge When your computer is in power on suspend or save to disk mode do not connect or remove any devices including PC Cards or memory modules because you may damage the computer or resume to full power may fail If a floppy disk is in the floppy drive do not remove it or switch it with another disk However you can plug in the AC adapt
62. handle shock and vibration better than larger drives which is important for a notebook computer rO Input output Refers to peripheral devices such as printers that are addressed through an I O address T O address TO stands for input output Peripheral devices such as printers are addressed through the I O port address IRQ interrupt request line The IRQ is a hardware line that a device uses to signal the microprocessor when the device needs the microprocessor s services The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards LCD liquid crystal display The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop monitor Most desktop monitors use CRT cathode ray tube displays which work by moving an electron beam across phosphor dots on the back of the screen The phosphor dots light up to show the image LCDs use a liquid crystal solution between two sheets of polarizing material Electric current passing through the liquid aligns the crystals so that light can or cannot pass through them creating an image MB megabyte 1 024 kilobytes Megabit 1 048 576 bits or about 128 kilobytes Operating system A program that supervises the computer s operation including handling I O Application programs and users can request operating system services A user might request operation system services to copy files or format a disk An application program might use the operating system to obtain keyboard input
63. he battery charge is about 10 percent Approximately 5 10 minutes of battery charge is left Battery very low The battery charge is about 3 percent Save your work Use the power cord to power the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery Use the power cord to power the computer and charge the battery The above features are valid with Windows 95 or any other APM compliant operating systems In the case of a Windows 98 Me or any other ACPI compliant operating system which is running on APM interface you should adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power management program Control Panel gt Power management in Windows 98 Me In the APM mode you should select the Suspend mode of the low battery situations Save to RAM Save to Disk in BIOS setup See Power Menu on page 70 Also see Using Power Management Options on page 77 If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when you attach the power cord the problem may be that The battery temperature is below 41 F 5 C or over 95 F 35 C If you think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold turn off the computer remove the battery and let the battery reach room temperature Then try charging the battery again The battery is defective Replace the battery with a new battery Using the Battery 39 Using the Modem Depending on the model of the Not
64. hic environment This kind of program can initiate the modem setting by entering AT commands in a menu having a modem initialization command What you have to know before using AT commands is that there are two kinds of modes when you use it Command mode If you turn on your computer and start communication by a communication program you can see a prompt on the terminal screen Under such conditions you can use AT commands like calling etc DATA Mode Using the Modem 55 In command mode you can call by using AT commands and communicate with others by connecting to other modems You can call this status Data mode or On line mode In data mode You can t use any AT commands except the command which has at the head If you stop communication and disconnect the phone the Fax modem will run in command mode again Using Command Mode during Communications Sometimes you have to use AT command while you re communicating with others via modem In this case you can use command for AT command without hanging up your telephone Pressing three times makes fax mode change to command mode Of course the telephone is not disconnected Don t enter Enter key after input Connection may be lost depending on the server If you want return to Data mode from command mode you only have to input ATO and press the Enter key to start the communications again The mode can not be transferred from the command mode to data mo
65. hows the maximum capacity of the drive This field is for reference only Multi Sector Transfers Sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive Configuration options are Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors and 16 Sectors LBA Mode Control Enables or disables 28 bit addressing of the hard drive without regard for cylinders heads and sectors Note that enabling this field may decrease the access speed of the hard drive 32 Bit I O Enables or disables 32 Bit I O input output When Enabled default your hard drive can work with applications with 32 bit input and output If the field is Disabled your computer works with 16 bit input and output and has lower performance Transfer Mode Selects the method for transferring data between the hard drive and system memory Refer to your drive s user documentation to specify the correct option for this field Options are Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 and Fast PIO 4 Ultra DMA Mode Enables the hard drive to use ultra DMA direct memory access transfer mode to transfer data between the drive and system memory Options are Mode 0 Mode I Mode 2 and Disabled CPU Type Displays the CPU type detected during start up CPU Speed Displays the CPU speed detected during start up System Memory Displays the amount of conventional memory detected by your computer during startup This field is for reference only Extended Memory Displa
66. imum power saving mode the microprocessor may run at slow speed to conserve power To enable this mode set the Idle Mode field in System Setup to enabled Using Power Management Options 77 Suspend Mode The Suspend Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period the computer can remain idle no user input or device activity before the computer enters rest mode You can disable this option by selecting Off or you can specify a Suspend Timeout delay time of from 5 to 60 minutes The Suspend Mode field in System Setup defines what type of Rest mode your computer enters Save to RAM Saves power by turning off the microprocessor and all devices except system memory and controller video memory and controller Save To Disk This mode provides the greatest power saving capabilities by essentially turning off your computer In this mode all system logic except for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger is turned off During save to disk mode the DRAM and video memory are saved to the hard drive and are restored when your computer resumes operation You can press lt Fn F1 1 Rest gt to manually place your computer into Suspend mode When you use the lt Fn F11 Rest gt key combination your computer may postpone entering Suspend mode during a critical operation such as reading from or writing to the hard drive To resume to full power mode press the power button Once all devices return to
67. in other countries you modem may not work properly If your modem supports Worldwide please check with your local distributor which countries can be supported by the SENS modem 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and the click Control Panel 2 Double click the SENS PT56MDW Modem icon 3 Select the country at the Country list box Check if My location is set properly at telephony of Control panel before using modem Confirming Installation of the Modem Driver After the modem driver is installed you can check if the modem driver is installed properly 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 46 Using the Modem Double click Modem icon Goto Diagnostic tab when the Modem Properties dialog appears Select the port that the modem is installed in and then click the More Info button The port where your modem is installed may be different from that of the above picture The modem is properly installed if you can see the following dialog Port Information Pott COM2 Interrupt 10 Address 18C0 UART NS 165504N Highest Speed 115K Baud SENS PTS6MD W Modem Identifier No hardware ID for this modem Command Response PCtel HSP56 MicroModem 7 66 9K 01 ATI4 PCtel HSP56 MicroModem Data Fax v 90 Figure 19 More Info Dialog Box If the modem is not properly installed install the driver again Using the Modem 47 Installing Modem Driv
68. indows exists If it exists remove it first After that install the modem driver according to the instructions below 1 If the Windows 98 automatically detects the modem and shows the dialog saying This wizard searches for new drivers for PCI Card click Next button Choose Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and then click Next button Check Specify a location check box in the dialog for specifying the search location Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has the modem driver on it Locate the directory that contains the modem driver then click Next button Using the Modem 45 CD refers to the CD ROM driver D Win98 Driver Modemonly Setup exe In this manual D refers to the CD ROM drive The directory path is subject to change depending on models 4 If Windows 98 found SENS PT56MDW Modem driver click Next button 5 Click Finish button when a dialog appears saying that installation is completed 6 In order to complete the driver installation you must restart the system Selecting a Country You have to check if the country is selected correctly before you use the modem If the country is not selected correctly the modem may not work properly So you must check if the country you re calling from is selected appropriately and then use the modem If your modem only supports Domestic you must select the country where you bought your notebook computer And if you use the modem
69. ing the microprocessor and the hard drive run 70 Using System Setup at slow speed when there is no user input or device activity Choose Customized to alter these settings and Disabled to turn off the Power management function Idle Mode Turns on or off the idle mode power savings On slows down the CPU when the system is not busy Suspend Time out Sets the period of computer inactivity from Suspend that must pass before your computer automatically goes into rest mode When the rest timeout expires your computer goes to the rest mode according to Suspend Mode Suspend Mode Specifies the type of rest mode your computer enters Save to RAM Saves power by turning off the microprocessor and all devices except system memory and controller video memory and controller Save To Disk default Provides the greatest power saving capabilities by essentially turning off your computer In the save to disk mode all syste logic except for your computer wakeup circuitry and battery charger is turned off During save to disk mode the system and video memory are saved to the hard drive and are restored when your computer resumes from rest When the computer enters save to disk mode it will not resume normal operation at a specified time no matter how the Resume On Time field is set Resume On Modem Ring Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode in the event of modem communication The computer will resume only if the Suspe
70. ing the LAN Driver in Windows Me You can install the LAN driver as shown in the following Install the LAN Driver Windows Me has its own Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter 10 100 driver but install the LAN driver according to the instruction below 1 nan A WwW N NN Insert the System software CD or the Samsung SEM 2000 MiniPCI LAN Adapter 10 100 disk From the Control Panel double click the System icon Click the Device Manager tab Double click Network Adapters in the list area Double click a PCI Ethernet Controller or Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter 10 100 Click the Driver tab then click Update Driver Click Next at the Automatic Search for a better driver Recommanded Click Finish From the Update Wizard Click Finish 10 Restart your computer when prompted Configuring Network Environment 1 If you complete installing Network Adapter driver from the control panel double click the Network icon Using the LAN 59 10 11 12 13 Click Network Configuration tab then ensure that Samsung SEM 2000 MiniPCI LAN Adapter is installed Select TCP IP gt Samsung SEM 2000 MiniPCI LAN Adapter in the The following network components are installed list and click Properties From the TCP IP Properties click the ZP Address tab Select Specify an IP address and then enter your IP address and the appropriate subnet mask If you use DHCP server
71. isk exe type A gt fdisk and press Enter When Do you wish to enable large disk support Y N shows select Y and press Enter Select 1 Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive field in FDISK Options Select Create Primary DOS Partition field in Create DOS Partition or Logical DOS Drive and press Enter to start creating Primary DOS Partition Do you wish to use the maximum available size for a Primary DOS Partition and make the partition active Y N shows then select N to divide HDD into several drives or using Save to Disk mode If you select Y it means you are not using Save to Disk Partition and use HDD sector as active DOS only Creating a Save to Disk Partition 81 7 Type the partition size in the blank of Enter partition size in Mbytes or percent of disk space to create a Primary DOS Partition and press Enter HDD size Save To Disk Partition 5MB Eg Partition size for 6 4 GB HDD 6250 140 5 6105 8 Finish the Fdisk by lt Esc gt key and press the power button to reboot the system To create PHDISK 1 Set the system boot with CD ROM press lt F8 gt key to boot with Command prompt only 2 Operate Phdisk exe as follows 3 Type E sysutil gt phdisk c 143360 p and press Enter 143360 is calculated as below formula and it could be different according to system memory 143360 system memory 64MB video memory 8MB extende
72. issible transmit power levels during download transmissions Actual data speeds will vary depending on line conditions 2 In order to use the 56K feature be sure to check if the standards supported by the on line service provider and the modem are identical If you use a PBX phone system you can not connect using the 56K mode due to line loss Specification Data communications V 90 K56Flex V 34 V 34 V 32bis V 32 V22bis V 22 V 23 V 21 BELL212A Data throughput speed 56 000 bps 28 000 bps V 90 downstream only step about 1333 bps 42 Using the Modem 56 000 bps 32 000 bps K56Flex downstream only step 2000 bps 33 600 bps 2 400 bps step 2400 bps 1 200 bps 300 bps Fax mode support V 17 V 29 V 27ter V 21ch2 Fax throughput speed 14400 12000 9600 7200 4800 2400 300 Data compression feature V 42bis MNP CLASS 5 e Data correction feature V 42 LAPM MNP CLASS 2 4 Fax capacity CLASS 1 e PCI 2 1 PPMI 1 0 support Installing the Modem Driver in Windows Me Modem Module Driver Install the Modem Driver Before you install the modem drivers check if the PCI Card under Other devices of Device Manager tab of Control Panel on Windows exists If it exists remove it first After that install the modem driver according to the instruction below 1 When the Windows ME automatically detects PCI Card Choose Specify the location of the driver Advanced and then click
73. k Start Buttons Internet Explorer Start Microsoft Internet Explorer Outlook Express Start Microsoft Outlook Express to use e mail service User defined program Start user defined program You can define the frequently used program with this button now the Calculator program is connected Using the Keyboard 15 Using the Touchpad Your computer is equipped with a touchpad which is an integrated pointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions Figure 10 The touchpad is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works with a touch of your finger Touchpad Mouse buttons Scroll buttons Figure 10 Touchpad Table 2 explains how to use the touchpad Press on the touchpad gently The touchpad responds to light pressure Table 2 Using the Touchpad Mouse Action How To Move cursor Place your finger on the touchpad and slide your finger in the direction you want the cursor to move The faster you move your finger the faster the cursor moves across the screen Click Tap the touchpad once with your finger Double click Tap the touchpad twice with one finger Scroll up Place your finger on this button to scroll up the current Windows 98 Me window Scroll down Place your finger on this bottom to scroll down the Windows 98 Me current window You can use the buttons below the touchpad in the same way you would use standard mouse buttons For more information on these fea
74. l requirements when you dispose of the old battery Removing the Battery Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer To remove the battery from the computer 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up Using the Battery 35 3 Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer Figure Figure 17 Removing the Battery Pack 4 Grasp the tab on the battery and pull the battery out of the compartment Installing the Battery To install the battery pack 1 With the computer s power off close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so the bottom of the unit faces up 2 Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer Figure 18 Insert the battery into the battery compartment ensuring th correct orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly 3 Slide the battery pack into the compartment Make sure the battery is fully inserted into the compartment 4 Align the tabs on the battery compartment cover with the slots on the battery compartment 36 Using the Battery 5 Push the cover straight down until it snaps into place Figure 18 Installing the Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Battery life is affected by factors such as the power management settings in System Setup the applications you use and the brightness settings of the LCD Under no
75. l the door off the chassis 4 Remove installed modules if necessary When removing modules pull on the plastic portion of the connector slots tabs only Do not pull on the metal part of the tabs or you may damage the tabs Using Options 105 a Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly until the edge of the memory module pops up Figure 26 Figure 26 Removing a Memory Module b Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the compartment 5 Align the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot 6 Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle until the connectors are fully engaged Figure 27 Figure 27 Installing a Memory Module 7 Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into place 8 Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push the door down until it snaps into place 9 Reinstall the screw you removed in step 2 10 Turn on the computer and perform a complete POST to check the memory integrity 106 Using Options CD ROM Drive If your system did not ship with a CD ROM drive included you can order a drive See Using the CD ROM Drive on page 28 for directions on installing the CD ROM drive DVD ROM Drive Module If your system did not ship with a DVD ROM drive included you can order a drive The DVD ROM drive module can be inserted into your computer exactly as you would insert a CD ROM
76. ll and has restricted air flow around components it is more likely to overheat than a desktop computer A fan inside your computer runs when needed to help eliminate heat Make sure the fan vent on the right side of your computer is not blocked when you use the computer See Figure 2 on page 3 for the location of the vent Occasionally check the vents and remove any accumulated dust on the outside Using Your Computer for the First Time 9 e Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas such as a car on a hot day Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sunlight Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components If you have left your computer in a hot place let it cool down slowly to room temperature with the LCD panel open before using it Do not remove the memory module compartment door or try to install a memory module when the computer is on See Bottom View of Computer on page 4 for the location of the door For information on installing memory modules see Installing a Memory Module on page 105 Set up your computer work area to avoid physical strain Sit with your back straight and supported by your chair Adjust your chair or work table so that your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed position parallel with the floor Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work Your hands should float slightly above the keyboard Refer to a book on office ergo
77. ller or Intel R PRO 100 PCI adapter Click the Driver tab then click Update Driver Click Next at the Update Device Driver Wizard Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location and click Next Click Disk and select Have Disk Insert the Intel PRO 100 adapter disk or System Software CD and select Specify a location then enter the appropriate drive for your disk media A D etc and Click OK The Update Wizard displays the message that it has found the driver and select Intel R PRO 100 PCI Adapter then Click OK From the Update Device Driver Wizard Click Next If a dialog box displays file not found message enter the driver directory and clic OK From the Update Wizard Click Finish Restart your computer when prompted Configuring Network Environment 1 If you complete installing Network Adapter driver from the control panel double click the Network icon Click Network Configuration tab then ensure that Intel R PRO 100 PCI Adapter is installed Select TCP IP gt Intel R PRO 100 PCI Adapter in the The following network components are installed list and click Properties From the TCP IP Properties click the ZP Address tab Select Specify an IP address and then enter your IP address and the appropriate subnet mask If you use DHCP server select Obtain an IP address automatically Click the Gateway tab then enter gateway address in the New gateway and
78. ly you can use the Auto option of the Type field in the submenu to automatically set the values for the other fields in the submenu Manually set the other fields in this submenu only if the drive you have installed in your computer is not recognized by System Setup Set the Auto option of the Type field in the Secondary Master submenu to enable the system to boot from Bootable CD ROMs you will also need to check the boot device priority field and Bootable CD check field After you make your selections from this submenu press the lt Esc gt key to exit back to the Main menu Before attempting to configure a hard drive make sure you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the hard drive Incorrect drive settings can cause your computer to malfunction The Primary and Secondary Master fields calls up a submenu The following fields are found in the submenu Type Configures the hard drive type Normally select Auto at this field to have your computer attempt to automatically detect the drive type and set the values for the remaining fields in this submenu manually specify User Manually enter the number of cylinders heads sectors per track and write precompensation for your drive Refer to your drive s user documentation or look on the drive to obtain this information 66 Using System Setup If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it select None Maximum Capacity S
79. n of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment SENS Modem for repair or warranty information please contact your local distributor If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get optimu performance from the product No repairs may be done by the customer This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be any number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into
80. nd Mode field is set to Save to RAM not Save To Disk The default setting is Off Windows 98 does not use this item Resume On Time Enables the computer to resume operation from rest mode at a scheduled time The computer will resume only if theSuspend Mode field is set to Save to RAM not Save To Disk If you set this field to On you must set the Resume Time field as well The default setting is Off Windows 98 does not use this feature Resume Time Specifies the time for your computer to automatically resume from rest mode Enter two digit numbers to indicate the hour minutes and seconds in the format hh mm ss Use a 24 hour clock Use the tab key to move between the hour minute and second cells Use the hyphen key lt gt or lt Space gt bar to decrease or increase the numbers You must set this option if you enable Resume On Time Smart Battery Calibration Enables you to discharge the system battery completely for a more accurate battery level detection This option only works with the smart battery if the AC Adapter is not plugged in Calibration reminder Enables the computer to prompt you to start the battery calibration The prompt appears each time you start your computer or reboot until you respond with Y yes The options for this field are Using System Setup 71 Monthly When you start your computer for the first time each month the prompt appears Disabled The prompt never appears This is the default setting
81. nd press lt Enter gt to retain your changes and remain in System Setup Save Changes Saves your selections without exiting System Setup When you select this option and press lt Enter gt a message appears asking if you want to save configuration changes Choose Yes and press lt Enter gt to save changes and remain in System Setup Choose No and press lt Enter gt to discard changes and remain in System Setup Using System Setup 73 Using System Security This section describes the security options provided with your computer System Passwords The computer provides two levels of password security administrative level supervisor and user level user Either password prevents unauthorized acces to the computer The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields The user password enables full access to only the Set User Password and Password on boot security fields and read access to all other System Setup fields See Security Menu on page 69 for a complete list of System Setup security fields If multiple users have access to the computer such as in a network environment a supervisor password can prevent unauthorized access to certain security options Choose the type of password security that is appropriate for your work If you want to set a user password you must set a supervisor password first Creating a Password To create a password 1 At startup press lt F2 gt to open System Setup
82. ne of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu Exit Saving Changes Enables you to exit System Setup and saves your changes When you select this item and press lt Enter gt a message appears asking you if you want to save your changes and exit System Setup Choose Yes and press lt Enter gt to save your changes and exit Choose No and press lt Enter gt to remain in System Setup Exit Discarding Changes Enables you to exit System Setup without saving your changes When you select this item and press lt Enter gt a message appears asking you if you want to save changes before exiting Choose No and press lt Enter gt to exit without saving changes Choose Yes and press lt Enter gt to save changes and exit Load Setup Defaults Loads the default values for all System Setup parameters When you select this option and press lt Enter gt a message appears asking if you want to load the default configuration Choose Yes and press lt Enter gt to load default settings and remain in System Setup Choos No and press lt Enter gt to retain your changes and remain in System Setup Discard Changes Enables you to discard the selections you have made and restore the values you previously saved When you select this option and press lt Enter gt a message appears asking if you want to load the previous configuration Choose Yes and press lt Enter gt to load the previous settings and remain in Syste Setup Choose No a
83. nformation on configuring a PC Card in Windows 98 Me see the index entry PC card in the Windows Help Windows 98 Me also handles power management for PC Cards To remove a PC Card from your computer if your operating system is Windows 98 Me Use the following procedures to remove PC Cards or you may lose data that is being stored to a card 1 Click the PC Card icon on the taskbar 2 Select the name of the card you want to remove and then click the Stop button 3 Push the card eject button on the side of the PC Card slot when prompted to do so 4 Pull the card out of the PC Card slot Windows NT Systemsoft Card Wizard is shipped with this notebook computer that use Windows NT as the operating system When you install a PC Card CardWizard attempts to configure it automatically If Card Wizard successfully assigns system resources to your card the computer beeps twice If CardWizard cannot automatically configure your PC Card the computer beeps once and a message appears telling you that the card has not been configured Click the Wizard button on the CardWizard window CardWizard then analyzes why the card was not configured and fixes the problem or gives you information to help fix the problem CardWizard works with the PowerProfiler program to manage PC Cards when the computer enters or resumes from rest mode CardWizard gives you instructions to prevent loss of data before the computer enters rest mode or may stop the c
84. nomics for more information on setting up your work area Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and stretch your muscles Remember to save your data files frequently and to make backup copies of your files Travelling with Your Computer If you are travelling by air follow these tips Take the computer with you as carry on luggage Do not check the computer with your baggage Allow the computer and disks to go through the X ray security devices Do not hand carry disks through the walk through metal detectors which can cause loss of data Make sure that the battery is charged or the power cord is easily accessible You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing 10 Using Your Computer for the First Time Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer If you do spill something on your computer turn off your computer unplug it immediately and do the following If you spill liquid on the keyboard drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad unplug it and drain as much of the liquid as possible Allow
85. omputer from entering rest mode ATA and modem cards can enter rest mode Follow these guidelines when using PC Cards with CardWizard 100 Working with PC Cards Some of LAN local area network cards can be inserted while the computer is on but should be removed only when the system is turned off SCSI cards should be inserted at startup to enable Windows NT to find the device attached to the SCSI card SCSI cards can be removed when the computer is turned off If you restart your computer without the SCSI card installed a message may appear telling you that a service did not start You can ignore this message Modem and ATA cards can be inserted and removed while the computer is on Before you remove a modem or ATA card from your computer stop the card through the CardWizard program or you may lose data To stop and remove a PC Card from your computer 1 In the SystemSoft CardWizard screen click with the right mouse button on the name of the card you want to remove 2 Click Stop in the Actions menu A red stop sign appears on the main screen when the card is stopped 3 Click OK 4 Push the card eject button on the side of the PC Card slot 5 Pull the card out of the slot compartment For more information on using the CardWizard program see the CardWizard Help Working with PC Cards 101 Using Options You can order the following options for your Notebook computer from your authorised reseller e An ex
86. on 4 At the Dialing Properties dialog select the correct country at the am in list box 5 You must restart the system for your settings to take effect 54 Using the Modem Modem Commands The SENS Modem includes the basic commands used by the Smart Modem of the Hayes Corporation Some additional commands have been added to it to improve its capacity What are AT commands AT commands are the control commands of Fax modems developed by the Hayes Corporation AT commands are the industry standard and necessary for any fax modem It is used with the S register to set the modem status Generally AT commands are used by directly entering the command into any communications program like Hyper terminal You can do the jobs below more easily by using AT commands Calling up or hanging up the phone in order to communicate by Computer modem Choosing a modem in order to make the most efficient communication status But as the communication programs are becoming more efficient and more intelligent nowadays users do not have to know all the AT commands Only a few basic commands are enough for computer communications Before Using AT Commands AT commands can be used by entering them into terminal based communication programs directly Hyper terminal CrossTalk Procomm etc CompuServe America On line applications are not terminal based communication programs but they are the communication programs based on a Grap
87. on for your computer If your operating system is Windows 98 Me you can use the SwapBay Utility to hot swap the devices If you do not use Windows 98 Me make sure that the computer s power is off before you remove or install any devices To remove a device from the Flex Bay 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up 3 Pull up on the Flex Bay latch and pull the device from the bay Figure 13 Flex Bay latch Figure 13 Removing a Device from the Flex Bay 4 Remove the device out of the bay Using the Flex Bay 23 To install a device in the Flex Bay 1 Turn the computer s power off 2 Place the device into the bay 3 Push the device in until it is flush with the chassis 4 Push down on the Flex Bay latch until the latch snaps into place Your computer s operating system automatically recognizes the device in the Flex Bay and configures your computer accordingly Using the SwapBay Utility If your computer shipped with Windows Me you can use the SwapBay utility to hot swap your devices in the flex bay To start the SwapBay utility 1 Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar 2 Select SwapBay Utility To remove a device 1 Open the SwapBay Utility 2 Click Device Remove 3 Click OK on the confirmation screen 4 Remove the device by either disconnecting the cable from the computer or from the devi
88. ons slow down or shut off system components when the components are not being used Power management may slow down system performance Your computer runs fastest with the power cord attached when power management is disabled Windows 98 Me has two Power Management strategies e APM Advanced Power Management mode Under APM mode Windows 98 Me Power management works with the settings in the Power Management option on the Control Panel except for rest mode e ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface mode Under the ACPI mode All the settings in System Setup have no effect on Windows 98 Me Battery low and battery very low warnings are configured using the Power Management option If you want to use Hibernation function in ACPI mode Windows 98 Me then click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click Power Management icon Select Hibernate on the When I press the sleep button on my computer field in Advanced tap Then you can use the power button for activating the hibernation function If you want to shut down your computer by pressing the power button see ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface mode on page 8 If your computer uses DOS or Windows 95 Power Management works with the settings in System Setup If your computer shipped from the factory with Windows NT installed PowerProfiler software was included to support power management Maximum Power Saving Mode For max
89. operly If your modem supports Worldwide please check with your local distributor which countries can be supported by the SENS modem 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and the click Control Panel 2 Double click the Telephony icon 3 Goto the My Locations tab of Dialing Properties dialog Select the country at the Z am in this country region list box Confirming Installation of the Modem Driver After the modem driver is installed you can check if the modem driver is installed properly Using the Modem 51 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click Modem icon Go to Diagnostic tab when the Modem Properties dialog appears Aa UOU N m Select the port that the modem is installed in and then click the More Info button The port where your modem is installed may be different from that of the above picture 5 The modem is properly installed if you can see the following dialog More Info Port Information Pott COM2 Interrupt 10 Address 1810 UART INS 8250 Highest Speed 115K Baud SENS LT56ID W Modem Identifier No hardware ID for this modem Command Response ATI3 LT V 90 Data Fax Modem Version 5 66 70 ATI5 5 66 0 19 144D 25010444 OK ATI OK 01 Figure 20 More Info Dialog Box If the modem is not properly installed install the driver again 52 Using the Modem Installing Modem Driver in Windows NT 4 0 Modem LAN Mo
90. or computer memory A character such as a letter of the alphabet uses one byte of memory Computer memory is often measured in kilobytes 1 024 bytes or megabytes 1 048 576 bytes Each byte is made up of eight bits For more information on bytes and bits see an introductory book on computers Cache memory Cache is very fast zero wait state memory located between the microprocessor and main memory Cache reduces the average time required by the microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently accessed data in the cache CardBus CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32 bit PC Cards Hardware in the computer and the Windows 98 operating system provide support for the 32 bit cards The voltage of 32 bit cards 3 3 volts is lower than that of 16 bit cards 5 volts The 32 bit cards can transmit more data at a time than the 16 bit cards thus increasing their speed CMOS memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor memory is powered by the CMOS battery The System Setup settings and other parameters are maintained in CMOS memory Even when you turn your computer off the information in CMOS memory is saved COM port COM stands for communication COM ports are the serial ports in your computer Compact Disc A compact disc CD Conventional memory The first 640 KB of system memory Operating systems and application programs can directly access this memory without using memory
91. or the first time or use a battery after a long period of storage the initial battery life is shorter than normal Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge recharge cycles Follow these rules for charging your battery e A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery This can help extend the life of the battery Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 41 F 5 C or over 95 F 35 C All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge You may need to replace your battery pack after a year of average usage 34 Using the Battery Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally Expose the equipment to liquid Drop jar or damage the computer e Use only approved battery chargers Do not disassemble the battery heat it above 212 F 100 C or burn it The battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Your computer s rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste If you replace your battery with a new one Keep the old battery out of the reach of children Dispose of the old battery promptly Make sure that you follow all loca
92. other countries you modem may not work properly If your modem supports Worldwide please check with your local distributor which countries can be supported by the SENS modem 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Using the Modem 49 2 Double click the Telephony icon 3 Goto the My Locations tab of Dialing Properties dialog Select the country at the Z am in this country region list box Confirming Installation of the Modem Driver After the modem driver is installed check if the modem driver is installed properly 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double Click Modems icon 3 Select SENS LT56IDW Modem in the Diagnostics tab and then click the More Info button 4 The modem is properly installed if the contents of Command and Response appear in the More Info window Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 98 Modem LAN Module Driver You can install the modem driver as shown in the following The figures illustrated in this manual may not be identical to those on your system The figures in this manual were developed using the SENS LT56IDW Modem Installation as reference Install the Modem Driver Before you install the modem drivers check if the Serial Controller under Other devices of Device Manager tab of Control Panel on Windows exists If it exists remove it first After that install the modem driver according to the instruc
93. ppliance coupler flexible cord and wall plug must bear a T mark and registraion number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF 3 conductor 0 75 mm conductor size Wall plug must be a two pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 15 A 125V configuration
94. properties Windows 2000 You can use two different method to install video driver 1st Method 1 Click on the Start button and the Start menu appears 90 Video Features and Configuration Select Settings and click on Control Panel double click on System The System Properties window appears 3 Select Hardware menu Click the Device Manager button The Device Manager window appears 4 Double click Video Controller The properties screen for your currently installed video driver appears 5 Click Reinstall Driver button The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears 6 Click the Next button 7 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device then click the Next button 8 Check Specify a location Click the Next button 9 Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install Click the OK button 10 Click the Next button to install the new driver and follow any directions on the screen to finish the display properties setting 2nd Method 1 Click on the Start button and the Start menu appears 2 Select Settings and click on Control Panel double click on Display The Display Properties window appears 3 Select Settings tab 4 Click the Advanced button The properties screen for your currently installed video driver appears 5 Select Adapter menu 6 Click the Properties button 7 Select Driver menu 8 Click Update driver The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears 9 Click the
95. r the LCD may revert to a different resolution than the one you chose for the external monitor Configuring Display Features The following sections describe how to configure the display settings on your computer Selecting a Monitor Type When you attach an external monitor to your computer Windows 98 Me automatically selects display settings for it this feature is not available in Windows NT If you wish you can adjust the display settings by selecting a monitor type Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar Select Settings Click Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Double click the Display icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab The Settings screen appears Click the Advanced button The Advanced Properties screen appears Click the Monitor tab o Nl A a A U N Click the Change button The Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears 86 Video Features and Configuration 9 Click the Next button 10 Select the Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want radio button and click the Next button 11 Select the Show all hardware radio button 12 Select a manufacturer and model setting that matches your external monitor Your computer has an intelligent video chip set that automatically matches your LCD panel resolution and frequency when an external monitor is not present 13 Click the Next button
96. r clarity of the image on your LCD screen Resolution is measured by the number of pixels the computer s screen can display For example a resolution of 800x600 means that the screen can display 800 pixels in row and can display 600 rows The more pixels displayed the higher the resolution and the better the image ROM read only memory Permanent computer memory dedicated to a particular function For example the instructions for starting the computer when you first turn on power are contained in ROM You cannot write to ROM ROM is not the same as RAM Sector Also known as disk sector The portion of a track that is numbered and can hold a specified number of characters usually 512 KB Shadow RAM A write protected area of RAM that contains a copy of the BIOS As the computer boots the BIOS is copied from its permanent location in ROM to RAM The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer TFT thin film transistor LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD Zoomed video Zoomed video technology enables zoom video PC Card to transfer data directly from the card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor This process improves video performance Video conferencing and real time m
97. re that the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes e Never push objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock e Except as explained elsewhere in this manual do not attempt to service this product yourself e Handle batteries CD ROM hard drives and any drives with care If dropped they may damaged Do not allow the battery to be exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Do not attempt to disassemble the battery If the battery is disassembled and the electrodes are exposed to outside the battery may generate eat and smoke by chemical reaction Do not expose the battery to moisture or chemicals e Charge the battery only as described in this document Do not short circuit the battery terminals as the resulting high currents can damage the battery e The battery should not be used to power other products e Do not dispose of a used battery in a fire or incinerator as an explosion may result e The battery should be recycled e Do not subject the battery to temperature should not less than 20 degrees Centigrade or greater than 50 degrees Centigrade Unplug this product from the wall outle
98. rmal usage the battery charge lasts approximately 3 hours Battery life estimates are subject to variation The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer through the battery gauge Using the Battery Gauge Press lt Fn F6 gt to display the battery gauge on the LCD You can display the battery gauge while you are in any program The gauge has five sections eIndicates that the computer is powered by the AC adapter Using the Battery 37 Indicates that the computer is powered by the battery Shows you current PMS Power management Setting status which is set in the Windows Control Panel It indicates that the system is in power saving mode eShows you current PMS Power management Setting status which is set in the Windows Control Panel It indicates that the system is in Performance mode Indicates the approximate amount of the primary battery charge remaining While the battery gauge is displayed all keys except lt Esc gt are disabled The battery gauge closes in a few seconds or you can press lt Esc gt to close it Battery Warnings Your computer gives you the following low battery warnings Table 5 Table 5 Battery Warnings Warnings Condition Action to Take The power LED blinks The computer automatically goes into rest mode 38 Using the Battery Battery low T
99. s overwritten After you install the service pack you must reinstall the video driver the first time you restart your computer see Changing the Video Driver on page 88 for more information 110 About Drivers and System Resources Troubleshooting If you ever have difficulty running your computer follow these steps 1 Consult the following sections for advice on how to handle system problems 2 If steps 1 do not help you to resolve the problem contact your reseller Operating Problem This section tells you what to do if you have problems running your computer If any problem persists after you take corrective action contact your reseller for assistance The computer does nothing when you turn it on Has the battery run down Connect the power cord to get power and recharge the battery Try turning on the computer again Nothing appears on the LCD panel when you turn on the computer Adjust the brightness on a TFT LCD Are you using an external monitor If so press lt Fn F5 gt to return to the LCD panel Nothing appears on the external monitor when you switch the display to it Is the monitor properly connected to the computer Is the monitor s power cord connected to an AC wall outlet Check the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Does the program appear on the LCD panel instead of the external monitor If so press lt Fn F5 gt to switch to the monitor Try turning the monitor off and on again The extern
100. s window appears Click the Settings tab The Settings screen appears FN A na A U Click the Advanced Properties button The Advanced Properties screen appears 10 Click the S3DuoVue tab The system will now try to detect a TV connected to the TV out port 11 Puta tick in the box under the TV symbol 92 Video Features and Configuration If the TV symbol is greyed out then the system has not detected a TV check that the TV standard in the System Setup is set correctly and that the TV is turned on and connected properly And you can not use TV out port in DOS mode 12 Click OK and follow the prompts that appear on the screen Video Features and Configuration 93 Using Duo View mode Single View mode is used to be the basic display method until now which displays same view on all the display devices connected to a system WhileDuo View mode is the Extended screen mode supported in Windows 98 Me which displays separate views on each display devices connected to a system The default setting on your system is Single View mode Setting Duo View mode To set Duo View mode on your system 1 Connect peripheral display device such as monitor TV to your system and start the system 2 Select Start gt Settings gt Control panel gt Display and start Display properties 3 Click Settings tab 4 5 6 Click the second monitor among two monitor pictures When Do you want to enable this monitor mes
101. sage appears then select Yes Click Apply or OK To confirm whether the system is set properly with Duo View mode 1 2 Open Display properties and click Settings tab Place the mouse pointer on the first monitor picture and click over a second then digit number 1 will be shown on the first actual monitor screen And place the mouse pointer on the second monitor picture and click over a second then digit number 2 will be shown on the second actual monitor screen The monitor displays digit number 1 is the primary monitor and number 2 is the secondary monitor When you start Windows explorer then the program displays on the primary monitor if you can drag it to secondary monitor then Duo View mode is now working properly 94 Using Duo View mode The secondary monitor has a display of 256 colors color depth and 640x480 pixels resolution at first The color depth and resolution of primary secondary monitors are separately changeable To reset the system to Single View mode Start Display properties Click Settings tab Click the second monitor among two monitor pictures Uncheck Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Click Apply or OK oman sm f amp Limits and cautions of using Duo View mode The supporting capabilities of the primary monitor and the secondary monitor are different e Primary CRT Controller Capabilities VGA Mode Accelerator Mode Hardware Overlay Hard
102. sing the Modem 53 In this manual D refers to the CD ROM drive D NT4 Drivers Modem Setup exe 3 Click the Next button when the Modem Installation dialog appears 4 Select Install new modem driver and components and click the Next button when the Select Components dialog appears 5 The Setup Complete dialog appears when the modem driver is installed successfully In order to complete the driver installation you must restart the system Select Yes I want to restart my computer now and click the Finish button Modem driver installation confirmation and country selection After the modem driver is installed you can check if the modem driver is installed properly If the country is not selected correctly at th am in this country region of the Dialing Properties dialog the modem may not work properly So you must check if the country you re calling from is selected appropriately and then use the modem If your modem only supports Domestic you must select the country where you bought your notebook computer And if you use the modem in other countries your modem may not work properly If your modem supports Worldwide please check with your local distributor which countries can be supported by the SENS modem 1 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Mode icon 3 Check if the modem is attached to the communications port correctly and click the Dialing Properties butt
103. t The first time that you use your computer fully charge the battery by attaching the power cord to the computer and to an electrical outlet All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period When not used battery can discharge fully in 2 to 3 months The battery may have discharged in the time it took for the computer to go from the factory to you To attach the power cord 1 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the back side of the computer Figure 5 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to an electrical outlet Power connector AC Adapter Figure 5 Connecting the AC Adapter The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the power cord into an electrical outlet The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging Using Your Computer for the First Time 5 If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off the battery charges in about 3 hours If the computer is turned on the battery charges in about 5 hours When the battery is charging the battery charge light is amber When the battery is fully charged the light turns green See Using the Battery on page 34 for more information on using your computer s battery Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer s power for the first time 1 Push to the right and hold the cover latches on the front of the cover Or pull up and hold the cover latches 2 Lift
104. t and refer problems to the service representative under the following conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Battery Disposal Warning Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage Contact your customer service representative for information on how to dispose of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any longer Follow all local regulations when old batteries Federal Communications Commission FCC 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 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 generate uses and can radiate ra
105. tage alternating current VEC ve Ses Voltage collector current VDC Voltage direct current whr Watt hour Abbreviations 119 Glossary 120 Glossary AC adapter The AC or alternating current adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wall outlet The current at the wall outlet is alternating current and needs to be changed by the adapter to DC direct current before your computer can use it for power ACPI ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface a method for describing hardware interfaces in terms abstract enough to allow flexible and innovative hardware implementations and concrete enough to allow shrink wrap OS code to use such hardware interfaces BIOS BIOS stands for basic input output system The BIOS is software often called firmware that is independent of any operating system It enables the computer to communicate with the screen keyboard and other peripheral devices without using programs on the hard disk The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS which means that it has been recorded on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed Boot To start your computer A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through all computer self tests A warm boot clears out computer memory only Boot disk A disk containing operating system programs required to start your computer A boot disk can be a floppy disk hard drive or compact disc Byte The basic unit of measure f
106. the image it can display Resolution is measured by the number of pixels individual dots displayed on the entire screen In general the more pixels the LCD can display the better the image Your LCD screen is XGA In XGA the screen has a maximum display of 1024x768 about 800 000 pixels The number of colors the LCD can display is measured by how many bits the LCD uses to represent each pixel 8 bit color can support 256 different colors 16 bit color can support 64 K 65 536 colors 24 bit color can support 16 M 16 8 million colors 32 bit color can support 16 M 16 8 million colors 24 bit color uses the RGB color model 32 bit color uses the CMYK color model which gives better printed color matching The video mode capabilities and maximum colors supported in Windows 98 Me Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 are same in your computer and Table 8 shows video capabilities Video Features and Configuration 85 Table 8 Video Driver Capabilities Resolution Supported with 8MB SGRAM 16MB SDRAM oo or 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 256 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 65 536 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 16 8 million 24 bit 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 16 8 million 32 bit All these video modes can be displayed on an external monitor However if you disconnect an external monitor that was attached to your computer and then start the compute
107. the keyboard to sit at room temperature for a full day before trying to use it Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite your efforts to dry it e If you spill liquid on the LCD panel clean it immediately with a soft cloth and denatured alcohol Do not use water window cleaner acetone aromatic solvent or dry rough towels to clean it Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen If your screen is damaged contact your authorized manufacturer s service center for a replacement Storing the Computer for Long Periods If possible leave the power cord connected to the computer and an electrical outlet when the computer is not in use This extends the life of the battery and keeps the battery fully charged If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time a month or more you should charge the battery until itis completely full After you have done so remove the battery from the unit Using Your Computer for the First Time 11 Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 87 88 key keyboard Figure 7 By pressing designated key combinations you can have access to all the key functions of a full sized keyboard Function amp Special purpose Hot Keys Embeded Numeric Keypad U K 88Key gt En aa er i 2 le e a aa eS S c E ca as a ea ik aii PIRI al il ae aa cn a a ama JO TOA
108. ther information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC jacks RJL1C An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or promises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See Installation Instructions for details The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by total RENs contact the local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operatio
109. tions below You can also install the modem driver by specifying the location of the directory that the modem driver is in when Windows 98 automatically detects the modem and shows the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog But it is easier to press 50 Using the Modem the Cancel button at this time and follow the instructions below 1 Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has the modem driver on it 2 Click the Start button and then click Run Locate the directory that contains modem driver and run setup exe In this manual D refers to the CD ROM drive D Win98 Drivers Modem Setup exe 3 Click Next button when the Welcome dialog appears 4 Setup copies the driver files onto the system 5 The Setup Complete dialog appears when the file copying process is finished In order to complete the driver installation you must restart the system Check Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish button Selecting a Country You have to check if the country is selected correctly before you use the modem If the country is not selected correctly at th am in this country region of the Dialing Properties dialog the modem may not work properly So you must check if the country you re calling from is selected appropriately and then use the modem If your modem only supports Domestic you must select the country where you bought your notebook computer And if you use the modem in other countries you modem may not work pr
110. tra AC adapter e An auto adapter that enables you to charge the computer s battery and operate the computer while in an automobile e An extra battery pack e An upgraded hard drive Optional hard drives are available to fit in the hard drive compartment or the Flex Bay e 32 64 and 128 MB SDRAM memory modules that enable you to upgrade your computer s memory to a maximum of 256MB A CD ROM drive module A DVD ROM drive module A Superdisk LS 120 drive Docking options that enable you to use your computer like a desktop computer The options that are available may change periodically Contact your reseller for updated information on current and new options AC Adapter The optional AC adapter operates in the same way as the adapter that came with your computer does See Attaching the AC Adapter on page 5 for information about the AC adapter Battery Pack You can order another smart lithium ion battery pack for your computer See Using the Battery on page 34 for information on the battery 102 Using Options Hard Drives You can order optional hard drives for your system A hard drive can be installed in the hard drive compartment to replace your existing hard drive or you can order a hard drive that fits in the Flex Bay See Installing a Hard Drive on page 32 for information on installing a new drive in the hard drive compartment See Using the Flex Bay on page 23 for information on installing
111. truction Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use e Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product e Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Never spill liquid of any kind on the product e Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table e Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Before connecting this product to a power source check the required voltage and frequency match the available power source e This computer is powered by an internal battery pack or by an external AC power source Which is supplied with the computer Use of another battery pack or AC power source may present risk of fire or explosion e This product is equipped with a 2 wire type plug If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord e Do not place this product in a location where someone may trip over the cord e If an extension cord is used with this product make su
112. tures and other features supported by your mouse driver such as button assignment see the Mouse properties in the Control Panel 16 Using the Touchpad You can also use the scroll buttons as the way you would use the standard mouse scroll button It is convenient to drag the screen in the word processor or in the internet The scroll up down buttons are available only under Windows98 2000 Me with the touchpad driver supplied by supplier For information on attaching and using another pointing device or keyboard with your computer see Connecting Peripheral Devices on page 20 Using the Touchpad 17 Reading the System Status Lights System Status lights show the status of computer functions Figure 11 System Status Lights Table 3 describes the meaning of the lights Icon x Table 3 System Status Lights Function of Light E mail Light is on when e mail arrives To work this function out you have to register E mail Account on Register E mail Accountwindow Select Start gt Program gt StartUp gt Internet Launcher to register E mail account Power light Light is green when the computer s power is on Light blinks when the computer is in Save to RAM mode See Suspend Mode on page 78 for more information on Save to RAM mode Battery charge light When the power cord is connected light gives information about the battery charge Light is amber when the battery is charging normally
113. uge Displays the battery gauge in the upper left corner of your screen The gauge closes in a few seconds or you can press lt Esc gt to close the gauge See Monitoring the Battery Charge on page 37 for more information on the battery gauge KeyLock Locks the keyboard and activates password protection Type your password and press lt Enter gt to unlock the keyboard The lt Fn F7 gt key combination has no effect unless a password is enabled in System Setup The Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock lights blink when the keyboard is locked Mute Turns the audio output on and off Volume down Decreases the audio volume Volume up Increases the audio volume Rest Puts the computer into Suspend mode To resume normal operation from rest press the power button See Using Power Management Options on page 77 for more information about the rest mode Scroll In some applications sets the cursor control keys to scroll the page up or down while the cursor position does not change Pressing lt Fn F12 gt again turns off the scrolling function Brightness up Increases the LCD brightness lt Fn Left Brightness down Decreases the LCD brightness Arrow gt When you press a function key combination the system sound may be temporarily muted Quick Start Buttons Use Quick start buttons to start the program just by pressing the button User defined program Internet Explorer Outlook Express Figure 9 Quic
114. ultimedia devices such as video cameras are supported by zoom video Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration In the spaces provided write the System Setup program settings If your computer ever loses configuration information you can enter the information from this section into System Setup to restore it MAIN MENU Legacy Diskette A 1 44 1 25 MB 3 1 2 Disabled IDE ADAPTER SUBMENU Primary Master Type Multi Sector Transfers LBA Mode Control Enabled Disabled 32 Bit I O Enabled Disabled Transfer Mode O Standard O Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 Ultra DMA Transfer Mode L Mode 0 Mode 1 C Mode 2 C Disabled Secondary Master Type Multi Sector Transfers LBA Mode Control Enabled Disabled 32 Bit I O Enabled Disabled Transfer Mode O Standard O Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 Ultra DMA Transfer Mode Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Disabled Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration 125 ADVANCED MENU Installed O S PS 2 Mouse Screen Expansion TV Out Mode Display Configuration T O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUBMENU Serial port BaselI O Address Infrared port BaselI O Address Mode DMA Channel Parallel port Mode Basel O Ad
115. up the cover 3 Press and then release the power button Figure 6 The power light is on when the computer s power is on Cover latch Power button Power light Figure 6 Turning On the Computer s Power 6 Using Your Computer for the First Time Understanding POST When you turn on your computer a routine called POST Power On Self Test automatically runs to test the computer components Several messages appear on the screen during POST Screen messages are built into the computer to report both normal and abnormal system conditions If an error message appears take any action suggested in the message If the message identifies the error condition but does not suggest any corrective action write down the message and contact manufacturer or an authorised service center for assistance See Troubleshooting on page 111 Adjusting the LCD Display You may wish to adjust the LCD Liquid Crystal Display when you begin using your computer A TFT Thin Film Transistor LCD does not require adjustment for contrast because the contrast is set to remain at maximum To adjust the LCD Press lt Fn Right Arrow gt to increase the display brightness Press lt Fn Left Arrow gt to decrease the display brightness Turning Off Your Computer If your computer has a Windows operating system turn off your computer by performing the shutdown procedure described in this section Otherwise you may lose data APM Advanced Pow
116. ut enabled when the computer is not connected to the docking station With this configuration an IRQ is available for a peripheral device that you connect to the docking station See your Window 98 manual for more information Service Pack 4 for Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Service Pack 4 SP4 is included with computers shipped from the factory with Windows NT installed Any time you change or add components to your Windows NT system you need to reinstall SP4 The version of SP3 on your computer s hard drive includes the correct video driver for your system If possible always install this version on your computer To install SP3 1 Run the executable file On your computer s hard drive this file is located at C SP4 i386 update 2 Follow the instructions on the screen with these exceptions a When you are prompted to overwrite the uninstall directory click the Yes button About Drivers and System Resources 109 b When a prompt identifies your pemcia sys file as an OEM installed file and asks you to overwrite the version of the file on your system with the service pack version click the No button If you install any future service packs on your computer make sure that when you are prompted you do not overwrite the pcmcia sys file or you may be unable to use your computer If you install SP4 from any source other than your computer s hard drive the video driver that was installed on your computer at the factory i
117. vice has a 25 pin connector you need a 25 to 9 pin serial adapter USB universal serial bus port Connect USB devices to this port USB devices include keyboards pointing devices and monitors Modem jack Connect a telephone line to connect to the internet or send receive faxes see the modem user s manual for more information Connecting Peripheral Devices 21 jack Speakers connected to this jack override the internal Headphone jack Connect stereo headphones or speakers to this speakers Microphone jack Connect an external microphone to this jack A ON microphone connected to this jack overrides the internal microphone Line in jack An input for external audio end of the cable into an external TV No audio is transmitted via TV out port plug a phono to scart cable into this port and the other EEN this port If your computer s operating system is Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 2000 you can enable and use the USB port The Windows NT 4 0 operating system does not support USB 22 Connecting Peripheral Devices Using the Flex Bay Your computer includes the Flex Bay a peripheral bay that can hold one of the following devices e CD ROM drive shippped with some computers and also available as an option e DVD ROM shippped with some computers and also available as an option Optional secondary hard drive available as an option for your computer e Superdisk LS 120 available as an opti
118. video technology with Windows NT install the CardBus and zoomed video driver provided with your PC Card If no drivers were supplied with your card contact the PC Card manufacturer ATA AT attachment and modem PC Cards do not require extra drivers 98 Working with PC Cards Maintaining PC Cards To maintain your PC Cards follow these guidelines Keep cards away from excessive heat direct sunlight and liquids Do not drop bend flex or crush cards when handling e Keep dust magnets and static electricity away from PC Cards When a card is not in use carry it in its protective carrying case e Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards Be careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables Using PC Cards You can install PC Cards while the computer is on To insert a PC Card into a slot 1 Push the slot door in with the PC Card 2 Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place Figure 23 The eject button for the card slot operates in two steps To remove a PC Card 1 push the eject button once to pop it outward 2 Push the eject button again then the card will be ejected Eject button Figure 23 Inserting a PC Card Working with PC Cards 99 Windows 98 Me Windows 98 Me automatically assigns computer resources such as communication ports and memory addresses to a PC Card installed in your computer For further i
119. ware Cursor and Hardware Icon Ratiometric Expansion from up to 1024x768 source Secondary CRT Controller Capabilities No VGA Mode Accelerator Mode No Hardware Overlay Hardware Cursor and Hardware Icon No Ratiometric Expansion LCD CRT and TV display devices are supported in your system Next table shows the limits and possible usage when you use two or three display devices Using Duo View mode 95 Table 9 Using several display devices lalla Limits a Limits LCD CRT C O LCD TV C O Two Displays CRT TV C O LCD CRT R CRT TV R Three Displays LCD CRT R TV C O C Coprocessor mode only E No Expansion O No Overlay R Same Refresh rate The same CRT controller can not be used for both LCD and TV Basically the program should be started in the primary monitor then you can drag the program to the secondary monitor to use But some programs are not able to drag from the primary monitor to secondary monitor The order of Icons on the Windows desktop could be changed after using Duo View mode Limits on Video Driver while using Duo View mode 1 Certain combinations of display modes color depth and refresh rate when Duo View mode is active are not supported because of video memory bandwidth limitation 2 When using Duo View in simultaneous display mode frame rates in Direct Draw applications are slightly lower because of the need to synchronize buff
120. wer management features or alter the settings of other features Your computer s version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed here or may include additional fields Field names and order of appearance can vary according to the version of the BIOS basic input output system on your computer You can use the configuration listing at the back of this manual to record information specific to your computer See Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration on page 125 Fill it out as you complete your System Setup configuration This list helps you describe your computer if you must contact your authorised reseller for service or product information Starting System Setup To start System Setup turn on your computer and then press lt F2 gt when prompted The System Setup screen appears The top of the System Setup screen has a menu bar with the selections listed in Table 6 Table 6 System Setup Menus Menu Function Main Changes the basic system configuration Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer Using System Setup 63 Security Power Boot Exit Enables security features including passwords and backup and virus check reminders Configures power management features Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot features Specifies how to exit System Setup To open a menu use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name and then press lt Enter gt
121. write data to a file or write data to a screen PC Car PC Card stands for personal computer card The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA defines the standards used to develop all PC Cards PC Card types include modems Ethernet adapters SCSI adapters ATA cards and memory cards PC slot The PC slot is the hardware slot in the computer where the PC Card is placed Pixel A pixel is an individual dot in a graphic displayed on your computer The pixels are so close together that they look as though they are connected An LCD screen displays thousands or millions of pixels Plug and Play A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components to work with your system With this type of operating system you normally do not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs POST POST stands for power on self test POST is a test performed by the computer whenever you turn on the power POST checks system integrity RAM random access memory The computer s system memory including conventional and extended memory You can write to and read from RAM Information stored in RAM is temporary and is erased when the system is turned off Glossary 123 124 Glossary Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering Resolution The resolution is the sharpness o
122. y not be identical to those on your system 2 Using Your Documentation Introducing Your Computer Your computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing needs at home or on the road Your computer has a CD ROM drive and a floppy drive within the computer Cover latch Power button Speaker Touchpad Quick start LFS buttons a f a LF EZ Mouse Buttons EEE LLL LI I PT 7 a KP EKLEE LP ELE E gt A Speaker ES EF SSE Z LEE j LIL r Modem jack Jf Scroll Buttons fo Y Floppy drive Status CD ROM drive lights Microphone Figure 1 Front View of Computer TV Out Fan Vent Headphone jack PC Card External mic jack compartment Line in jack Kensington Lock Battery compartment Figure 2 Left View of computer Introducing Your Computer 3 LAN port Parallel port Docking Serial pot IrDA port PS 2 mouse connector u Power Connector Video port USB port amp keyboard port Figure 3 Back View of Computer Mini PCI module compartment Memory module Lm _ compartment Figure 4 Bottom View of Computer 4 Introducing Your Computer Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time Attaching the AC Adapter Your computer runs on power from the battery in the computer or from an electrical outle
123. your fax machine refer to your communications software user manual CTR21 Statement The equipment has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98 482 EC for pan European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network PSTN However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Canadian Radio Interference Regula tions This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicable aux appareils de la classe B prescrites par le r glement de brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communictions du Canada CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION The laser beam used by this CD ROM drive unit can be harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to open the unit All service procedures should be performed by an authorized dealer or distributor WARNING Never use any optical instruments in conjunction with this unit To do so will greatly increase the hazard to your eyes ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING NAR SIKKERHEDSAFBRYDERE ER UDE AF FUNKTION
124. your notebook computer And if you use the modem in other countries you modem may not work properly If your modem supports Worldwide please check with your local distributor which countries can be supported by the SENS modem Click the Start button point to Settings and click control panel Double click SENS PT56MDW Modem WDM Driver icon Select the country at the Country list box Click OK button Confirming Installation of the Modem Driver After the modem driver is installed check if the modem driver is installed properly 44 Using the Modem Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double Click Modems icon Select SENS PTS56MDW Modem in the Diagnostics tab and then click the More Info button The modem is properly installed if the contents of Command and Response appear in the More Info window Deleting the Modem Driver 1 2 3 Click the Start button point to Settings and then click Control Panel Double Click Add Remove Programs icon Choose SENS PT56MDW Modem in the Install Uninstall tab and then click Add Remove button Click Yes button in the Confirming File Deletion dialog Installing the Modem Driver in Windows 98 Modem Module Driver You can install the modem driver as shown in the following Install the Modem Driver Before you install the modem drivers check if the PCI Card under Other devices of Device Manager tab of Control Panel on W
125. ys the amount of extended memory detected by your computer during startup This field is for reference only BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version of your system Micom Version Displays the Firmware version of your system Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu Using System Setup 67 Installed O S Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly An incorrect setting can cause the unexpected system behavior PS 2 Mouse Disabled prevents both the touchpad and external PS 2 port fro functioning Single mouse default enables the external PS 2 port or the touchpad and external PS 2 port has proirity Dual Mouse allows the use of both the touchpad and PS 2 port Screen Expansion Enables or disables the Screen Expansion mode If you set this field to Enabled the system expands VGA mode DOS mode or 640x480 Graphic mode to use the full size of the LCD If this field is Disabled VGA mode appears as a 640x480 box in the LCD TV Out Mode Select TV standard such as NTSC default PA Display Configuration Enable you to set the default display Options are LCD CRT and Both Choose LCD to use the built in display only CRT to use an external monitor only or BOTH to have both built in and external displays used as the dafault If you select CRT and no external monitor is attached you will see no display until you attach the external monitor The default is L

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