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1. 76 Fun with Multimedia 4 4 Fun with Multimedia T his chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure Y ou will learn how to mix and match the built in sound system use optical disk drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation 77 IN sense User Guide 78 4 1 4 2 Notebook Multimedia Features Y our notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun comfortable exciting and easy Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following e _ Intel Pentium 4 Intel Mobile Pentium 4 microprocessor e 128 256 512 1024 2048 MB RAM e CD ROM DVD RW orCD RW DVD combo optical disk drive e AGPVGA Graphics Controller e 16 bit Plug and Play Audio Sound System with built in speaker and microphone Audio Sound System Features Your computer has a built in 16 bit stereo sound controller that allows you to record store and playback voice music and other sound effects with built in mixer controls A built in microphone jack and twin mini speakers are also built in into your computer to allow you to record and playback sound anytime and anywhere On the left side of your computer you will find the audio ports that include the following e Stereo Line In Jack for connecting an external audio device such as CD player a tape deck or a synthesizer as an input sourc
2. lt Alt gt key Known as the Alternate key Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command lt Num Lock gt key Activates the embedded 15 key numeric keypad The keys are color coded blue F lt Caps Lock gt key Used in most lock application program to always activate i uppercase alphabet characters lt Scroll Lock gt key Used in most ScrLock application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Function Description 56 Using Your N otebook 3 Function Description Up arrow key Moves the cursor up one line at a time Down arrow key Moves the cursor down one line at a time Left arrow key Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time Right arrow key Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time 57 IN sense User Guide 58 SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Function Description lt Home gt key Moves the cursor to the beginning pare of a screen or line lt PgUp gt key Moves the cursor up one screen at a time lt PgD n gt key Moves the cursor down one screen at atime lt End gt key Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line WINDOWS HOT KEYS Function Description lt Start gt key Pulls up the Windows Start menu ag lt Right Click gt key Performs a mouse right click function for Windows system Using Your N otebook 3 SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The
3. 2 Insert the side of PC card with the 68 pin socket into the PC slot The face label of the card should also be facing up 3 When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot push firmly but slowly to ensure full connection with the computer The PC card will be detected and once the needed driver is installed it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected 70 Using Your N otebook 3 Removing PC Cards To remove aPC card from the PCMCIA slot you should first disable the PCMCIA card setting in the system as described followings 1 Doubleclick the PC card icon on the right bottom side of the task bar 2 Select the socket from the list that you want to remove and click Stop button The system then disables the function of PCMCIA card 3 Then you can remove the inserted PC card push the button found on the right side of the PC slot to release the eject button Then push it again to release the PC card 4 When the PC card has moved out a space out of the slot hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out 71 N otebook User Guide 72 MAKING PC CARDS WORK Since PC cards come in different types and brands making every card work on your computer may not that be easy PC cards like network SCSI or multifunction cards MFC need additional driver installation and configuration in making the card work This additional driver may already be built in under Windows that Windows will
4. Double click on the Volume Control on the taskbar or click Start button then point to Programs Accessories Entertainment and then click on Volume Control 81 N otebook User Guide 2 Click Properties in the Options main menu 3 Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the Shows the following Volume Controls box Miedwie avanoa ACST Auda Adusi volume for Plasback Rezardng Show the tolloming vouno comb F Mono Mix C Stato bie F CO Player F microphone C Prone Line Figure 4 3 Audio Properties 4 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear Here you will select the input device for the recording source If you want to record from the optical disk drive with audio music you must click on CD Player 82 Fun with Multimedia 4 i Recording Control Mctophone Phone Line Ede Belence b F db wakame Kl tJ Select M Saou Arkarcad Avance ACS Auto Figure 4 4 Recording Volume Control USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer Use only microphone with 1 amp inch mini jack connector Follow the same procedure for recording voice USING THE BUILT IN OPTICAL DISK DRIVE You would normally use the optical disk drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD Follow these step
5. RAM o Lights orange when the battery power is low IN sense User Guide 20 Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status 0 Lights blue to indicate that the battery is in charging 0 Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed Mail LED Lights blinking blueto indicate that a new mail is arrived Wireless LAN access Lights in blue indicate that the wireless LAN module is installed When lights blinking blue indicate that the system is accessing or retrieving data by wireless device The notebook computer uses status lights marked with icons to communicate system status See the following figure and list for each icon s meaning STATUS LED ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook s current operating status Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status A A A OO MA o ee 8 2 6 1 Caps Lock 2 Scroll Lock 3 Num Lock 4 Drive Access 5 4 in 1 flash Access Introduction 1 Status LED Icons Caps Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters Scroll Lock When LED in blue indicates that the Scroll Lock key on the keyboard is activated The Scroll Lock key has different functions depending on the software you are using Num Lock When LED in blue light indicates that the Num Lock key on the keybo
6. a synthesizer as an input source Use a cable to connect to the Line O ut port on the other audio system to record or play on this N B Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for personal listening USB Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect up to 127 USB equipped peripheral devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer PC Card Slot Oo Lets you connect various PC cards such as memory card 0 Supports both 3V 5V 32 bit CardBus and 16 bit PC cards IR Port Wireless data files transferring between your notebook computer and an IR equipped device or notebook computer Y ou can also print to an IR equipped printer without using cables The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure 25 IN sense User Guide o oe 1 Optical Disk Drive 2 Air Inhalant 3 Modem Port Right Side Features e Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or a digital video disc DVD and play conventional audio CDs It also can make CD by using CD R or CD RW e Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature e Modem Port A 56K
7. ad chante a ea Ail EE ate wee ieee 132 ECD D KL 132 VGA SYSteM varsvserwenen verende veters dane nen EERE E enen EEE 132 Disk Drives eren a A Sedna lta tige ve den cle veniaas A EEE 133 Audio Syste Mnane a a E E meden sds 133 PEMGIA a E R 134 Glide Pad Ao AAEE E E cs EEEE A ee RE es 134 Keyboard sanar E A A E ee ds 134 Fl sh BIOS aicicesccscavasvccussatscotpbosisanenvaaseeeeancaiseasadn ales Taen A A RAE Ei e 134 POD LO Nn 134 LAV OV EDP OVE ia eich esd Rech als eenen lenie 135 AC DC Power Supply Adapter nensnenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenen 135 BU ery EAE AE A E eta datas atin pasa A 135 Weight anid Dimension sanne minis er nd A 135 11 IN sens User Guide 12 Introduction 1 1 Introduction Y our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology this notebook makes a natural entertainment companion With leap of technology and compact your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business personal productivity entertainment and professional applications It is ideal for use in the office at home and on the road Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in the office the schoolroom at home on the road and all other occasions IN sense User Guide 14 1 1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC we will first introduce you t
8. and television reception If you use other cables it may cause interference with radio and television reception 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 T his equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encourage 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 device and receiver e Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission Interference Handbook stock number 004 000 00345 4 This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing O ffice Washington D C20402 Warming The user must not modify
9. and then Entertainment 2 Click on Windows Media Player to start program Click on the File menu and select the file you want to play 3 4 When the file is recognized and open click on the Play button to start playback Playing Video and MPEG Files Y our computer is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG Motion Picture Expert Group files on CD DVD or CD RW By using software MPEG program you can watch real full motion picture on your computer Y ou can also run the Windows Media Player under the Entertainment programs group as well to show all media device programs 85 N otebook User Guide 86 4 8 Winden Metis O layer Figure 4 6 Windows Media Player Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full motion picture playback One disc can contain at least 4 7G B of information capable of holding one full length movie with soundtracks subtitles and different languages Much more the DVD ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD RO M drive so it allows you to use any CD as well It also works the same as the CD ROM To playback DVD titles you would need a software MPEG 2 program and the optional DVD ROM Device Pack 4 9 Fun with Multimedia 4 O Forbest DVD playback please enable the DMA function of this notebook for how to enable the DMA channel on both optical disk drive and Hard Disk please refer to driver installation on section 6 of chapter 2 Moreover you can
10. fire or electrical shock Never open the body of notebook computer For safety reason the notebook computer should only be opened by qualified service personnel If one of the following situations arises have the notebook computer checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the notebook computer The notebook computer has been exposed to moisture The notebook computer has not worked well or you can not get it work according to user s manual The notebook computer has dropped and damaged 125 IN sense User Guide 8 2 126 0 The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage e Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned Storage temperature above 60 C 140 F may damage the notebook computer e Anapproved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer s power supply For arated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg a power cord not lighter than HOSVV F 2G 0 75mm has to be used e To avoid any damage happened to the internal device you should first disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery pack from the notebook when replacing any internal device The sound pressure level at the operator s position according to IEC 60704 1 is equal or less than 70dB A Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with a mild deter
11. installing A drop or fall may cause injury The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the notebook computer can be protected from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Be careful of using power supply The notebook computer has specific power requirements Use only a power adapter approved for use with this notebook computer The power adapter may have a 2 prong plug This is an important safety feature A compatible outlet is required If it is not available find a qualified electrician to install one Caring for Your N otebook 8 While unplugging the power cord disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Though your AC adapter is suitable for universal international voltage it still requires a stable and continual power supply Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the notebook computer to the power outlet If your are unsure of your local power specifications consult your dealer or local power company Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and wamings on the notebook computer should be noted If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause
12. mouse automatically when you plug the mouse connector to the computer If the system you are using does not support this function please install the driver as follows 1 Turn off your computer 2 Plug the serial mouse connector to the serial port at the back of your computer Secure the connection with the screws provided 3 Turn on the computer 4 Click the Start button then point to Settings and click Control Panel 5 Double click on the Add N ew Hardware icon to appear the Add New Hardware Wizard 6 Follow the relative steps when screen shows up to guide you in executing the specific procedures 90 5 2 5 3 Connecting to Peripherals 5 7 When system has rebooted Windows will automatically detect the serial mouse Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed by Compaq DEC IBM Intel Microsoft NEC and Northern Telecom Personal computers equipped with USB will allow computer peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached without the need to reboot or run setup USB will also allow multiple devices to run simultaneously on a computer with peripherals such as floppy drive mouse digital cameras scanners printers optical disk drive modems keyboards games devices and acting as additional plug in sites or hubs a O0 Depending on your operational requirements you may need to disable other ports in order to release system reso
13. nVIDIA graphic engine with maximum 64 128MB video memory Simultaneous LCD and external monitor CRT display Maximum 16 million colors on LCD display at 1024x768 resolution for 15 LCD DISK DRIVES 32 bit PCI Enhanced IDE interface with LBA mode 9 5mm height UltraD MA 100 HDD Enhanced IDE bootable CD ROM drive module Optional DVD ROM drive that can be replaced with CD ROM Optional CD RW DVD combo drive that can be replaced with CD ROM 4in 1 SD MMC SmartMedia Memory Stick card reader AUDIO SYSTEM Full duplex 16 bit stereo speaker with wavetable support H W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible Built in dual speakers Stereo Line In Jack for connecting an external audio device Audio input jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack with SPD IF for external speaker or headphone Line Out Built in two hotkeys for Volume Control 133 IN sense User Guide 134 PCMCIA e 32 bit CardBus PCI Local Bus PCMCIA controller e Supports 1 x Type II PC card e _ Supports 32 bit Cardbus Cards and 16 bit PC Cards GLIDE PAD Integrated G lide Pad pointing device with left right and scroll buttons KEYBOARD e Full sized 88 keys keyboard with Windows systems hot keys inverted T cursor keys 10 hot keys 12 function keys and embedded numeric keypad e Provides international language keyboard FLASH BIOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIO S upgrade I O PoRTS e 2x Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 e 1x 9 pin RS 2
14. of the AC power adapter 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to alive AC wall outlet is i g s 3 Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC IN port found at the back of the computer Getting Started 2 O Whenever possible it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed T his ensures continuous power supply and prevents any data loss incurring from sudden power breakdown O0 Forthe power supply of this equipment an approved power cord has to be used Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter 2 4 Starting Your Computer The Power Resume button is found on the top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on 37 IN sense User Guide 38 2 5 After a few seconds the computer s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and may generate short beep sound as well After the test the screen will also display a message press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP You don t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer al
15. or change this computer without approval Modification could void authority to this equipment Cordless Phone FCC RF Exposure FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body 15 247 b 4 the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission s guidelines 1 1307 1 1310 2 1091 and 2 1093 Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference C ausing E quipment Regulations IN sense User Guide Shielded Cables N otice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Peripheral Devices N otice Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment O peration with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Optical Disk Drive N otice The optical disk drive is Class One Laser Product Caution Changes or mod
16. performance of video AG P please install the driver of the AGP Follow the procedures indicated below to install the AG P driver Installing AGP driver for Windows XP 1 2 5 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as EA Drivers WinXP AGP Setup exe Implement the setup program to install this driver The Welcome dialog box appears Click N ext to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command Press Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE VGA DEVICE DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer Getting Started 2 Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinX P VGA Setup exe 3 Implement the setup program to install this driver The Welcome dialog box appears 4 Click Next to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command 5 Press Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver Installing LAN driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run to appear the Run dialog box 2 Click the Browse button to specify the directory as E Drivers WinX P LAN
17. resulting from users may not be under warranty 122 Caring for Your N otebook 8 8 Caring for Your Notebook Y our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology Lightweight and compact your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business personal productivity and professional applications it is ideal for use in the office at home and on the road Your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs 123 IN sense User Guide 8 1 124 Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer Y ou can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety Before cleaning the notebook computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter car adapter and so on When cleaning do not use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible Please keep the notebook computer from humidity Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when
18. screen up or down O Avoid spilling any liquid on the Glide pad surface and always keep the Glide pad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built up Also do not expose Glide pad to any magnetic source object Configuring Your Screen Display The VGA display function of your notebook is based on a high performance AGP local bus controller and is fully IBM VGA compatible This controller offers a large set of extended functions and higher resolutions especially useful when you are connecting an extemal high resolution and high frequency CRT or LCD Please Refer to Section 6 Installing the Notebook D evice D rivers of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver under Windows After installing the VGA driver you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel This notebook computer model provides 1024x768 panels You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos Using Your N otebook 3 POSSIBLE DISPLAY CONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor CRT Display Possible Resolution 1024x768 640x480 16 million colors XGA LCD 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768 16 million colors CRT Only 640x480 16 million colors 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768 16 million colors 1152x768 16 million colors 1280x1
19. the BIO S Setup Program and set the video signal to S Video or AV RCA as you want Turn on your computer and your television set Click the Start button then point to Settings and click Control Panel j in r D ouble click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab D ouble click Advanced button and point to nView tab In the Display item select the TV as display and click the check box of Make this the primary display then click OK Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 6 Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394 is anew I O standard that is supported by Win98 second edition or later Windows version With supporting high speed transmission and delivering data at a guaranteed rate you can record digital video clips and download them directly via a super speed IEEE 1394 port at the left side of the notebook IEEE 1394 becomes an ideal for devices that need to transfer high speed data in real time With built in IEEE 1394 port this computer enables the peripheral devices in transmitting digital video data or data backup The Windows system will automatically recognize it in installing a suitable driver for it Moreover you should install the driver of peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port for details please refer to the manual that comes with your peripheral device 2 IEEE 1304 O0 Please make sure that the externa
20. the drive for installing operating system and software application programs To insert and remove a disc on the drive 1 Make sure the computer is turned on Press the eject button found on the door cover of the optical disk drive The CD tray mechanism will pop out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray 2 Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up G ently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc 66 3 4 Using Your N otebook 3 To remove the disc press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the drive To close the optical disk drive simply push the CD tray inside The optical disk drive LED will activate when the disc is detected Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc How to care the CD When you handle CDs pay attention to the following guidelines Always pick up the CD by its edges Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD Do not write with the hard ball point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth 67 IN sense User Guide 68 3 8 O The optical disk drive is
21. there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook 31 N otebook User Guide 2 1 32 Installing the Hard Disk For safety and delivery purpose the HDD might be separately packed from the notebook If it had installed by the dealer please skip this section and refer the next section continuously If the HD D is packed individually you should install it with following procedures before using the notebook To install the HDD 1 Remove the HDD s protecting package 2 Insert the HDD with its connector toward the socket inside the battery bay 3 Push the HDD firmly and slowly WWE 4 Place the locking bar and push it right side to lock the HDD firmly 2 2 Getting Started 2 Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the fo llowing power sources e With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet e With a Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable Before you use your notebook computer install and recharge the battery pack first The rechargeable Li Ion battery pack allows you to operate the notebook without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery immediately starts to recharge Normal battery charging time is 2 2 5 hours for Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack when your computer is turned off For maximum batt
22. this command Press Finish to complete the installation INSTALLING THE IDE DEVICE DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced IDE controller Installing the driver will enhance the stability and performance Installing IDE device driver for Windows XP 1 2 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as EA Drivers WinXP IDE Setup exe Implement the setup program to install this driver The Welcome dialog box appears Click N ext to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command Press Finish to restart your system Getting Started 2 INSTALLING THE CARD READER DEVICE DRIVER Y our notebook computer uses the advanced card reader controller Installing the driver will enhance the stability and performance Installing Card Reader device driver for Windows XP 1 2 o o ND Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Card Reader Setup exe where the Card Reader driver is located then click Open to return Run dialog box Click OK to confirm this driver Click N ext when the Welcome dialog box appears Click N ext to complete installation driver Click N ext when the information dialog box appears Click N ext to confirm the destination Directory Click N ext to start copying files Press Fin
23. you begin using your notebook as quickly as possible Chapter3 describes how to operate the standard features of your computer Chapter4 illustrates how to integrate video and sound chips into impressive presentation Chapter5 illustrates how to connect external device to your computer Chapter6 explains how to use the System BIOS Setup program Chapter explains how to use the internal module options of your computer Chapter8 offers instructions on how to care and maintain your notebook Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER aaneansenreenssenreenssenseen 5 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE naaneensennsoessennsessennsensennsensennseessenn 6 1 INTRODUCTION svassssececisssicsnssstsssncsesecousssuened sduessessotesdwshsatnecsetnsecsascsctesssasasssnssdeoteasastesthcietes 13 1 1 FEATURE HIGHLIGHT an sicssvssasiseccsccsscssstucesedsccuk aE A A E devcecstectess 14 1 2 UNPACKING THE COMPUTER voeo eetarea iien i EE E EEE EEEN 16 1 3 THE INSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK ccssssscsscsscssessesecsecsecssesseseeeeseseeceeceeeseseeeseeeseeeenss 17 Power Wireless LAN Mail Status ICONS nen enenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenevenevevenenene 19 Status LED ICONS st AE EE EE 20 14 THE FRONT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK aaan non ernenseraesnsenrennennenne ene enrense 22 1 5 THE REAR SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK c cccsscssessessecsecsecscesseseeseeceeecceeceecesesessesescesenas 22 1 6 THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK c cccccscsssssessessecse
24. 024 16 million colors 1400x1050 16 million colors O 65 536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16 bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32 bit true color O You can use the lt Fn gt lt F3 gt hot key to switch the display between LCD only CRT only or both LCD and CRT display CHANGING THE DISPLAY PROPERTIES UNDER WINDOWS To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system just right click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the D isplay icon The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration Make sure to follow the configuration table above 63 IN sense User Guide 64 3 5 O Ifyou cannot configure the display properties change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 6 Installing the N otebook Device Drivers of Chapter 2 in this manual Consult your dealer for the latest Windows AGP VGA driver Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your notebook computer aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power Y our com puter is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use This does not affect the performance of your system as it monitors the activity of your computer and resumes power and operating speed w
25. 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties Using the IR Port Your computer can equip with an industry standard IR port that allows enhanced wireless connection with infrared built in devices like PD As printers and portable computers The IR port is Infrared D ata Association IrD A compatible that makes use of the second COM port or COM2 of your computer The transfer rate for SIR is 115 2K bit sec The transfer rate for FIR is 4Mbit sec To connect to another IR equipped device 1 Properly position both your computer and the target device Place the target device in line with your notebook and should be within 80cm 30 inches from each other Y ou should refer to the User G uide of the target device on how to enable its IR function 2 Tum on your computer 3 After setting up both devices to enable IR function run the external device s application that you wanted to connect to the IR port 4 Set the transmission protocol or device to CO M2 or specified by Windows system Make sure that this does not conflict with any pre installed fax modem PC be lij 93 N otebook User Guide 94 5 5 Using the TV Port Also found at the back of your computer is one S Video port To display your computer screen on the TV 1 Turn off your computer and plug one end of the S Video jack cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set Refer to chapter 6 3 in
26. 32 Serial COM1 e 1x 15 pin VGA Monitor e 1xSVideo TV port e 1xIEEE 1394 port e 1xLAN port e 1x Modem port System Information A INFRARED PORT 1x IR port 820 11b Wireless LAN BTO AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 150W 100V 240V adapter BATTERY e Rechargeable 12 Cells Li ion battery pack with Smart Battery function e 1 5 hours of usage when run ZD Battery Mark diagnostic program e 1 1 5 hours quick charge computer turn off WEIGHT AND DIMENSION e 330 mmx 279 8 mm x 41 3 mm front e _ 3 4 kg Max Target 135 IN sens User Guide 136
27. Copyright 2003 All Rights Reserved Printed in T aiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue 2003 9 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written permission Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft MS D OS Windows and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Intel Pentium Pentium 4 are a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Sound Blaster Sound Blaster Pro are trademarks of Creative Technology All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies IN sense User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers please make sure you read the safety and care instructions This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm Radio and television interference Waming Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer so as not to interfere with radio
28. N Device Driver nnnsannsereneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneseneneneseneneneneneeen 41 Installing the Audio Device Driver nnnaenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenesenenenenenenenenenenen 41 Installins ENE KBC Dreft nde dede een 42 Installing Easy Mail Light Driver nnnnnsnrenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenesenenenenenenen 43 Installing Synaptics Touch Pad driver nnnsnsanenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenen 43 Installing the FIR Fast IR Device Driver nnnanaanenenenenneneneneeneneneneenenenenenneneneneenen 43 Installing the IDE Device Driver nnnnannenenenennenenenennenenenenvenenenenneneneneevenenenenvenenenvenen 44 Installing the Card Reader Device Driver nnnnaneneseneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneeen 45 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver nnnnaaereseneneneneneneneneneneneseneneneneneneneneneeen 45 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Utility aaeeeenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenen 46 Installing the Modem Device Driver nnnsnnenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenen 47 Installing Power management Utility naeeeneneneneneneneneneseneneneneneneneneneneneseneneneneneeen 47 2 TURNING OFF YOUR COMPUTER cccsscsssssessecsecsecsseseeseeseeceseeceeseesessessesscescescseeasaeens 48 3 _ USING YOUR NOTEBOOK en saneneno norse son ons sove sonen oonene onee senen
29. ROM OPTICAL DISK DRIVE To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu Use arrow key to select CD ROM Drive then use or to move it to the top Go to Exit menu and select Exit Saving Changes Accordingly insert the Windows XP installation CD into optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation ENABLE DMA CHANNEL FOR BEST PERFORMANCE This Notebook supports D MA function for fastest data bus transmission The Windows system does not enable this function after you had installed the Windows system You must enable this function manually to make this notebook running smoothly especially in music listening and DVD VCD playback Enable DMA for Windows XP 1 Please click the following buttons with the procedure Start gt Setting gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager 39 IN sense User Guide 40 2 5 Select and double click IDE AT A ATAPI Controller you will find Primary IDE Channel and Secondary IDE channel Please click double Primary IDE Channel first Click Advanced setting Tab Please change the selection of Transfer Mode to DMA if available on both Device 0 and Device 1 Click OK to return the previous level please change the setting of Secondary IDE Channel as above Restart your notebook to let the setting take effect INSTALLING THE AGP DRIVER For the best and fast
30. Setup exe 3 Execute the setup program and then the Welcome dialog box appears 4 Click Next button to start installing 5 Click Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Y our notebook computer uses the Realtek Audio controller Installing Audio device driver for Windows XP 41 IN sense User Guide 42 N Fe w A 5 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinX P Audio Setup exe where the audio driver is located Implement the setup program to install this driver The Welcome dialog box appears Click N ext to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command Press Finish to restart your system INSTALLING EN E KBC DRIVER Following is the procedure for installing the ENE K BC Driver Installing ENE KBC driver for Windows XP 1 Boot Windows from your hard disk and insert the disc containing the ENE KBC driver for Windows Click the Start button and then click Run In the Run dialog box click Browse button and navigate to the directory as EA Drivers WinX P ENE KBC Setup exe where the ENE KBC driver is located Implement the setup program to install this driver The Welcome dialog box appears Click N ext to process the further step continuously when screen displays this command Press Finish to restart your system Getting Starte
31. Start Menu group Click Install for installation Press Finish to restart your system 47 IN sense User Guide 48 2 7 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use Before tuming off the power you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system After turning off the computer make it a habit to leave the LVD S panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time T his allows the inside parts of the computer to cool off Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen which may degrade the LCD when done regularly More importantly never close the LVDS panel for a long period of time when computer is on and power saving features are disabled Getting Started 2 49 Using Your N otebook 3 3 Using Your Notebook amp R T his chapter describes how to operate the standard built in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day to day computer work If you are new to computers and to your operating system you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer It is very important to familiarize yourself well with the operating system The succeeding chapters not only guide you to go beyond the basics but also try other exciting features 51 52 3 1 3 2 Neat User Guide Starting Your Op
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33. Your notebook computer is equipped with a built in large capacity 2 5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system and all application software programs Y ou need to format the hard disk before using The internal hard disk is normally assigned as D rive C after formatting Sometimes divided into two partitions adding a Drive D Since your computer supports different hard disk capacities to 40 GB or above you also need to setup the disk type first on your computer s BIOS SETUP program before formatting the disk drive Y our computer supports A uto detect hard disk type so you do not need to set it manually Y our dealer should already have done all of this for you Y ou can refer to Chapter 6 on how to run the BIOS SETUP program 65 Neat User Guide You can increase the system s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of greater storage capacity O Ifyou wish to replace your hard disk contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer installable device O Always tum off your computer first before removing the hard disk drive Failure to do so will damage the computer and the hard disk Avoid jarring or moving the computer while the hard disk is still being accessed 3 7 How to Access the Optical Disk Drive Y our system ships with either a CD ROM DVD ROM orCD RW DVD combo drive installed on the right side of your computer You would normally use
34. a Class 1 Laser Product Using PCMCIA Cards WHAT IS PCMCIA PCMCIA or Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is a non profit trade association that defines the industry standard for the PC Card technology The goal of PCMCIA is to ensure that any PC Card can work in any mobile computer built with a PCMCIA slot To allow manufacturers to add functions and technologies in the PC Card form factor PCMCIA has defined two PC Card types Sample Devices Type I Fax Modem amp Network Cards Type III Hard Disks ATA Cards Type II Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5 0 millimeters mm Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as Flash Memory LAN and Small Computer System Interface SCSI Typical Type II cards include input output I O features such as modems and LANs The features for Type II Cards include following characters Using Your N otebook 3 Type II Extended Cards Many PC cards are Type II extended cards The extended card has an additional physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9 65 mm high This extension provides room for additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors The wireless LAN card and G PRS card are examples The extended part is for additional electronics and antenna Communication Cards Both network PC cards and fax modem cards can use with your notebook compute
35. ard is activated When activated the embedded numeric keypad will be enabled Drive Access When LED in blue light indicates that the system is accessing either the Hard Disk or optical disk drive Ain 1 flash Access When LED in blue light indicates that one of the flash card SD MMC Memory Stick or Smart Media card is inserted into this slot and recognized by this NB 21 IN sense User Guide 1 4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1 Cover Switch 2 Battery e Cover Switch The cover LCD panel is locked when it is closed Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer e Battery The battery provides the power for the N B when there is no AC power available Please refer to chapter 2 2 for how to attach and detach the battery 1 5 The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices like a printer Each port is described as followings 22 1 6 Introduction 1 1 Air O utlet Vent 2 Air Inhalant 3 TV Port 4 Monitor Port 5 COM Port 6 DC Power Port e Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature e Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature e TV Port Lets you connect to a S Video TV connector for presentation or VCD DVD watching e Monitor Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wide
36. atible Flash BIOS Flash BIO S allows you to easily upgrade the System BIO S using the Phoenix Flash utility program Power and System Management e Integrated SMM System Management Mode on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption To execute power management you can set up the parameter in Power O ptions properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows e Suspend hot key allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button IN sense User Guide 16 1 2 e System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer Unpacking the Computer Y our computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton Upon receiving your computer open the carton and carefully remove the contents In addition to this User G uide the shipping carton should also contain the following items MA The Notebook Computer VJ Anac Adapter and AC Power Cord V Li Ion Battery Pack MA Utility CD Mi Hardcopy User G uide E book Mi Quick Setup Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and or damaged If any of these items is missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future Introd
37. cessessssecescescssesseaecaesaesaeeseenees 6 7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS ann ensennenne ini T SYSTEM UPGRADE csse nearness R E O E RRES 117 SYSTEM UPGRADE ann ans onvensense one oneenvenvensenvenn ERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED Memory Upgrade Procedures ciccvcccsssscsiiaccecvsttecccascucssiieviossiiisensate cectbessstvtentisiaaststasteeede 118 Installing Memory Module nanaanenenenensenenenenneneneneneenenenenvenenenenvenenenenvenenenenvenenenenn 119 Upgrade Hard Disk vn Glenea etende 120 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK senen ve senene se senene se senene se senenesesenene senen ene nenenenene 123 8 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cccsscsscssessseccescessesseececscesessessecaecsecseeseeaees 124 8 2 CLEANING YOUR COMPUTER 8 3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY 8 4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK cccssssssssessesseeccecceccesscesecesceeceseaesaecaecaecaeeaeenees 8 5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES c ccccsccsscssesscseessessesscescsscessssessecescescssesaeaecaesaesaeeaeeaees 8 6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL i ecdeccccvcsiesseis seseiecast cbc cevsescvccbesedessceuceuceascscedetecesctustetaseencescseueeeeeees APPENDIX A SYSTEM INFORMATION ccsssssscosscsscsscsscsnscsssansenscnscssssnscenccssenssancensenes 131 SYSTEM SPECIFICATION sscsssseccsssssescsessovencesasnsessssonscdesssosnenssonengconsssecsossusceadesosuenstobenteoasnsesedes 132 Processor Unit se ssesccnvasessvsncateschaseaviqeccnewsavscansucseuetneses desea EEN enen EE 132 10 System Memo isis aR
38. csceseeseeseceeseecseceecsseseeseesescnsenas 23 1 7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK cccccsssssessessessecscesseseeseeseseecseceecseseseeseeseeenas 25 1 8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK c ccccsssssessecsecsecsseseeseeseeseesecseceeceeeeeneceecescnas 26 1 9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES 5 2 55 ce cos ceuessceusvosvusoucvscesctece dorsen derden vereen 28 1 10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS aaan E FE EE EET 29 Ze GETTING STARTED os cscccccsevcvesssscewssstescusseschcncecndndestsovcstscbeseschenesencces netesesenesesesestocsessscncsees 31 2 1 INSTALLING THE HARD DISK na anvanveneesnesneonvenvenensenenevnsenrennensenneeneeneense 22 USING THE BATTERY PACK aan annen venveneesnesnesnvenvenennennervensenrennennenneensenvense Extending Battery Life raii tetek bete ortie teases hacen E E 2 3 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE 24 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER ccscssssssssssssessssscsscsscsscsscssecsecsecsassaesaesaesaesaseaseacesessnesees 2 5 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS cccccssssssssessecsecssesseseesesceseecseceeseeseeseseeceeeess 2 6 INSTALLING THE NOTEBOOK DEVICE DRIVERS aaneen ennennenne ene ene enne 39 Installing Windows XP from Optical Disk Drive Enable DMA channel for best performance nnanennenenenensenenenensenenenenneneneneenenenenennen Installing the AGP Driver ionieni aE E OEE E ERE edere IN sens User Guide Installing the VGA Device Driver nnnsaaenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenen 40 Installing the LA
39. d 2 INSTALLING EASY MAIL LIGHT DRIVER Installing Easy Mail Light for O utlook 98 2000 2002 driver on Windows XP 1 Boot Windows from your hard disk and insert the disc containing the Ez Mail Light driver Click the Start button then click Run In the Run dialog box click Browse button and navigate to the directory as E Drivers WinX P EzMail EzMail exe Run the execution file for installing the EZ Mail Light driver and then click Finish after completes the installing procedure INSTALLING SYNAPTICS TOUCH PAD DRIVER Installing Synaptics Touch Pad driver for Windows XP 1 2 4 5 Click the Start button then point to Run to appear the Run dialog box Click the Browse button to specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Touch Pad Setup exe Execute the setup program and then select the Welcome dialog box appears Click N ext button several times Click Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE FIR FAST IR DEVICE DRIVER Y our notebook computer uses the Fast IR controller 43 IN sense User Guide Installing Audio device driver for Windows XP 1 2 5 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as EA Drivers WinX P FIR Setup exe Implement the setup program to install this driver The Welcome dialog box appears Click N ext to process the further step continuously when screen displays
40. e e External 1 amp inch microphone jack that connects external microphone for recording purpose 4 3 4 4 Fun with Multimedia 4 e Earphone or headphone jack with SPD IF for personal listening e Built in two hotkeys for Volume Control Setting Up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your computer you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows If you bought your computer with Windows pre installed it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you If not you must refer to Chapter 2 on how to setup the sound drivers for Windows Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can run with the built in features of your computer Pointing the Start button Programs Accessories then Entertainment you will find the Multimedia programs group The section below use Window XP as examples 79 N otebook User Guide 80 4 5 Pers Took ee aren wado Cortar a Op Hirwain eD dater 1B Per voren Commaane tor verdoen Metin amer Cerna ver OC werden IE at D cn Y r Wr ted ttn U Frog an Comas Mead EJ Zrce O var wind CH Mirdio Deseo Ge verde anar Mader 2 vase Figure 4 1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows e Windows Media Player for playing sound video and animation files e Sound Recorder for recording sounds and
41. ed the port or automatically sensed by BIOS or OS e _ Serial port B You can select the Enabled Disabled or Auto option for enabled or disabled the port or automatically sensed by BIOS or OS If you select Enable you also need to set the IR mode Base I O for the IR device 6 4 Security Menu Setup Advanced Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Supervisor Password User Password Is controls access to the Set Supervisor Password Enter setup utility Set User Password Enter Password on boot Disabled Fixed disk boot sector Normal e Supervisor Password Is Set Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not 110 Customizing Your N otebook 6 User Password Is Set Clear selections show that the notebook is under controlled by User Password or not Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode When you press lt Enter gt in this field the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha numeric characters and then re enter it for confirmation Set User Password This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field you should enter a su
42. enable H ardware Accelerator if the software MPEG 2 player you are using has supported this function Using rewritable optical disk drive CD RW DVD combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD RW and CD R compact disk CD With this device you can backup your own data to CD R or CD RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining The CD R disc can be written several times until the CD R is full the CD RW disc furthermore can write and erase data repeatedly Please refer to the related user manual about the CD RW software H Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup Backup or distribute the software or data might be illegal according the restriction of the law 87 IN sens User Guide 88 Connecting to Peripherals 5 5 Connecting to Peripherals T his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook Y ou can attach a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or u any other peripheral device Y ou will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step by step instructions depicted in this chapter 89 IN sense User Guide 5 1 Using a Serial Port Y our computer has one 9 pin male serial port for connecting an external serial GPS or PDA The serial RS232 port of your computer is normally referred to as COM1 For advanced system like Windows XP the system can detect and install suitable driver for the serial
43. erating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer Without an Operating system it is like playing chess without the chessboard It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows Y ou should have installed one operating system by your dealer unless you are an expert computer user and would need a more powerful operating system If you have an operating system already installed in your computer then you would be up and running after you power on your computer and boot up the system Check your operating system manual on how to run it Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 88 keys keyboard that provides all the functionality of a full sized 101 or 102 key IBM keyboard Aside from the standard typewriter layout keyboard of your computer there are a number of extra features and function controls on the built in keyboard including Windows system hot keys Using Your N otebook 3 ao 1 Function Keys 2 Control Keys 3 Windows Start Menu Key 4 Control Keys 5 Windows Shortcut Key 6 Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below e Function Keys Function keys are application driven like F1 through F can be found on the keyboard These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are prepr
44. ery performance fully discharge the battery first before recharging it when you start to use it first time To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once the battery is fully discharged plug in the AC adapter and recharge the battery You can also do it by using the Battery Refresh function in BIOS setup manual that is described on chapter 6 6 33 N otebook User Guide If you do not discharge the battery completely it fails to accept a full recharge O Li Ion battery is vulnerable do not charge it with other power adapter or it may cause fire or explosion Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer To install the battery first orient the extended nose directed toward the compartment then following the sequence as shown in the figure below a Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack slide the related latch and then take out the battery pack with your finger as the sequence shown in the figure below 34 Getting Started 2 amp Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes it will alert you with a battery low warning beep If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system the PCMCIA slots the hard drives and optical disk drive your notebook m
45. gent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh detergents to clean the notebook Also never spray any liquids directly on the computer case keyboard or screen If the liquid crystal display LCD screen has become smeared or dusty clean the screen by first applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft clean lint free cloth and gently wipe the glass Never apply liquids directly on the screen surface Moreover do not use paper towels to clean the display screen Paper can scratch the display screen matte 8 3 8 4 Caring for Your N otebook 8 Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems heat plays a big part After a good working session the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover But the display surface no matter what type it is and the components inside the computer radiates heat when you close the cover you trap the heat against the screen Leave the computer s cover open for about ten minutes while the heat disperses Make this a habit You should also enable the power management of your computer to turn off the LCD power and display when the system is in inactivity for some time Adding screen savers is also acceptable Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down User
46. ges Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program Load Setup D efaults Lets you load the default values for all setup items 113 IN sense User Guide 6 7 114 Discard Changes Reverts to previously selected settings Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS Battery Refresh Conditions the battery so that the battery can be fully charged How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program When you update the BIOS any customized settings you made are lost To upgrade the BIOS 1 Insert the MS D OS startup diskette with BIO S Update driver into the USB diskette drive 2 Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive 3 Onthe DOS prompt type the following command A gt Phlash XXXXXX ROM BIOS filename or A gt XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file 4 Press lt Enter gt to run this BIOS utility After the system has been successfully run this program a message similar to the following appears Flash memory has been successfully programmed press any key to restart the system If the system does not restart turn it off then turn on again 5 Press any key to restart this system Contact your dealer for the latest BIO S update file C
47. going to use your notebook in other countries with different connector outlets When you connect the AC adapter it charges the battery whether or not the notebook computer is powered on Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled Y ou should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as it also acts as a back up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation Introduction 1 1 10 Notebook Options DVD RW Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW and DVD R or DVD RW media for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD title CD RW DVD Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD title 29 IN sens User Guide 30 Getting Started 2 2 Getting Started Y our Notebook is designed and pre configured for e AF li easy setup and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible Contact your dealer if they have pre installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if
48. hen activity is detected This feature not only gives you longer battery hours but cooler systems and components as well For more information on how to control the power management features of your computer refer to Power Management function in Control Panel of Windows The definitions of power management mode are depicted as follows Full On Mode No device in the system is executed in power management the system can respond to all applications at maximum performane Suspend to RAM mode All devices are powered off except the other supporting components and system memory where your working files are stored Y ou can activate this either pressing the power button or setting the Suspend timer on the Power Management 3 6 Using Your N otebook 3 function of the Control Panel in Windows To resume full on state press the power button Suspend to Disk mode When this mode is activated the context of the entire system is saved to disk and all components and devices are powered off while all clocks are also stopped except Real Time Clock or RTC You can activate this by setting the Hibernate Windows X P mode on the Power Management function of the Control Panel in Windows To resume full on state you can press the power button Mechanical off Mode All power except the RTC real time clock has been turned off from the system This includes external AC power source and battery power source Working with the Built in HDD
49. ifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules O peration is subject to the following 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 About Your Notebook Computer C ongratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook This notebook incorporates the strongest features which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry Y our new notebook computer not only drives today multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow exciting new software This Professional Multimedia Notebook is a freedom flexibility and functionality notebook that users are demanding for along time IN east User Guide About Your User Guide Wacome to your Professional Multimedia N otebook User Guide This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer This manual is divided into seven chapters Chapter1 gives introduction on your computer features Chapter2 provides step by step instructions to help
50. ight run out of charge much sooner than you expect You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your notebook or suspending your notebook to disk If you do not do so the notebook will automatically suspend to disk and turn off The contents of the memory will store in the hard disk drive Y ou will be unable to restart the notebook until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery To replace the battery pack refer to the previous sections on Installing the Battery Pack and Removing the Battery Pack O Be sure to save your data before replacing the battery pack or connecting the AC adapter Failure to do so can result in data loss 35 IN sense User Guide 2 3 36 EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE It is important to be aware of the simple things for extending the life of the system main battery while you are on the road You should find a working place where the external lighting is not too bright and turn down the screen brightness Also you can choose the available mode on the Power Management item of the Control Panel in Windows Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time The AC adapter also has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 240VAC power outlets To connect the power adapter 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket
51. ing Your N otebook 3 that is compatible with the G lide Pad device and is normally used under Windows based operating system However if you want to utilize the added features of the G lide Pad you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device 6 oa 1 Left Selection Button 2 Scroll Button 3 Right Selection Button 4 Glide Pad Glide Pad Features Here how to use the G lide Pad pointing device 1 The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen To move the mouse cursor place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction If you reach the end of the pad lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad 2 To select an item click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once A light quick tap always works best To 61 IN sense User Guide 62 3 4 execute an item click the left button twice or do a quick double tap on the surface 3 To simulate holding the mouse button down dragging an icon or selection use the tap and drag gesture This feels much like a double click except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad 4 To scroll up or down the screen just slide up or down the scroll button to move the
52. internal fax data modem is installed It keeps you connected to the outside world through networks 1 8 The Underside of the Notebook The bottom of the notebook computer offers the following features 26 Introduction 1 1 Air Inhalant 2 Battery Lock Latch 3 Battery Release Latch 4 Memory Compartment 5 Wireless LAN Modem Module Compartment 6 Battery Bay Bottom of the System Air Inhalant Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the bottom to lock the battery bay This action only available when the battery release latch has located to the right side Battery Release Latch Push the latch to the left end to remove the battery pack Memory Compartment Remove the screw to find two DIMM slots Oneslot is empty for upgrade usage 27 IN sense User Guide 28 1 9 e Wireless LAN Modem Module Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN Modem combo module to enable the Wireless LAN Modem function It is BTO option and can be installed only by certified dealer e Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium Ion Li Ion battery pack Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously The AC adapter has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 240VAC power outlets You just change the power cord if you are
53. ional memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST Extended Menory This field reports the amount of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test PO ST CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST 105 IN east User Guide 106 e BOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIO S version during the Power On Self Test PO ST e Hyper Threading This field is for information only when the BIOS displays the Hyper Threading status during the Power On Self Test PO ST Hyper Threading is a technology that is developed by Intel It simulates an environment that has two processors by only one Hyper Threading HT processor and can improve the performance of heavy task programs that support HT technology 6 2 1 INTERNAL HDD SUB MENU Advanced Security Boot Exit Primary Master IC25NO60ATMR04 0 PM Item Specific Help Type LBA Format Total Sectors 117210240 Maximum 60012MB Multi Sector Transfers 16 Sectors LBA Mode Control Enabled 32 Bit I O Disabled Transfer Mode Fast PIO 4 Ultra DMA Mode Mode 5 User you enter parameters of hard disk drive installed at this connection Auto autotypes hard disk drive installed here CD ROM a CD ROM drive i
54. ireless LAN and mail status Descriptions of the status icons appear in the latter part of this section Keyboard 0 Standard QWERTY key layout and full sized 88keys keyboard with Windows system hot keys embedded numeric keypad 10 hot keys inverted T cursor arrow keys and separate page screen control keys o Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit on comfortably during typing Introduction 1 e Toudpad Pointing Device Microsoft PS 2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as one Scroll button and two Touchpad click buttons These three buttons array below the G lide pad The middle one is located with the Scroll button that lets you execute the saoll page function The two click buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions These buttons work like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the Glide Pad to control the position of the cursor Use theselection buttons below the Glide Pad to select menu items POWER WIRELESS LAN MAIL STATUS ICONS Ms on Q e o 1 Power Indicator 2 Battery Charging LED 3 Mail LED 4 Wireless LAN Access e Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is tumed on This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed 0 Lights green when the system is powered on using the AC adapter or battery 0 Lights green blinking when in Suspend to
55. ish to restart your system INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Wireless LAN driver Installing Wireless LAN driver for Windows XP 1 2 Boot Windows from your hard disk and insert the disc containing the WLAN driver for Windows Click the Start button then point to Settings and click Control Panel 45 IN sense User Guide 46 7 8 D ouble click on the System icon change to H ardware tag then click on the Device Manager folder tab Y ou will find the Other devices D ouble click N etwork Controller to show the Network Controller Properties box then click the Reinstall Driver Tick Install from a list of specific location Advanced and then click Next Choose Search for the best driver in these locations and Include this location in the search Then click Browse button and point to the Wireless LAN driver location as E Drivers WinX P Wireless LAN Driver then click OK to confirm this driver Click N ext to search and install the driver Click Finish button to finalize the Wireless LAN driver installation INSTALLING THE WIRELESS LAN DEVICE UTILITY Please follow the procedures below for installing the Wireless LAN device utility Installing Wireless LAN device utility for Windows XP 1 2 Click the Start button and then click Run The Run dialog box appears Click Browse button and specify the directory as EA Drive
56. l IEEE 1394 HDD box you purchase on local electronic store should provide external power adapter There are different types of IE E E 1394 HDD box and hard disk from different manufactures the power consumption has varied range If the power of the extemal IEEE 1394 HDD is supplied from the USB of this notebook it may not run properly 95 IN sense User Guide 5 7 5 8 Using the External Audio System At the left side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect audio line in jack Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Locate the audio port Line in Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the left side of the system O Ifyou use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback please lower the volume Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other moving away the extemal audio option from the unit may also help Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with a internal 10Base T 100Base TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps The 10Base T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ 45 connectors The 100Base TX is based on the older Ethernet standard Because it is 10 times faster than Ether
57. mall outline double inline memory modules SO DIMMs with installed base memory in the system The 128MB 256MB 512MB and 1024MB memory module are available To install the memory module 1 Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook 3 Remove the screw and open the DIMM cover by your finger 4 Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets Y our system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket O Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system Doing so may damage the system 119 N otebook User Guide 5 Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket Hold the memory module at a 30 degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook e Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked 6 Put the DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door 7 Turn the system over To remove a memory module push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up Then remove the memory module UPGRADE HARD DISK Your notebook computer offers one 2 5 format 9 5mm height hard disk If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed y
58. mation is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation Y ou must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your computer to run smoothly If you are not sure of any settings contact your dealer 101 IN sense User Guide 6 1 102 Running the BIOS Setup Program Y our computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery However you may find it necessary to use the computer s BIOS Basic Input O utput System Setup program to change system configuration information such as the current date and time or your hard disk drive type The Setup program can be accessed when you power on the system and pressing the lt F2 gt function key The settings that you specify within the Setup program are recorded in a special area memory called the CMOS RAM This memory is backed up by a battery so that is will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system Whenever you turn on the computer the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displayed on the screen and you will then be prompted to run the Setup Program As the POST Power On Self Test executes during the bo
59. net it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module provides a standard RJ 45 connector To connect the twisted pair cable to your LAN port 1 Locate the twisted pair cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 45 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or HUB 96 5 9 Connecting to Peripherals 5 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer RJ 45 LAN port nn Using the Wireless LAN BTO Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ 45 jack User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point AP of LAN Access Point A P is the wireless transmission and receiving device it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection Access point can be set in an office environment airport major railway station etc that depends on the construction of each country In most case you probably can use it at office please consult with the network department of your company for more details This computer integrates built in mini PCI 802 11b wireless LAN module IEEE 802 11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed Y ou can connect to the wireless LAN Access Point without insert extra wireless LAN card into the PCMCIA slot Wi
60. nly as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your computer Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Do not leave your battery in your computer for longer than 1 month without plugging in the power adapter Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months without recharging it to prevent over discharge O ver discharge will hurt the battery Dispose dead battery properly to protect the environment The batteries contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with household or office trash 8 6 Caring for Your N otebook 8 Y ou should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions first this is the first time you start to use your battery second you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months To discharge the battery please execute the Battery Refresh function in the BIOS Setup Utility When You Travel For safety and convenience when traveling please follow these instructions Backup all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave Don t forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack Try to bring backup software as well Check the voltage rating and the outlet type of your destination If the power cord of the adapter is different then you need to purchase a s
61. notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions When pressed in conjunction with the lt Fn gt key these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as hot keys Enable or D isables the built in wireless LAN Switches display between LCD CRT or LCD and CRT simultaneously Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally Enable or Disables the built in system speaker Activate or deactivate the sleep mode 59 Niece User Guide Function Description Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Activate the Internet connection Activate the Mail connection 3 3 Using the Glide Pad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built in Glide Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm rest surface The Glide Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions To access these options locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon The options let you control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation The Glide Pad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows based operating system Y ou can use the standard Microsoft driver 60 Us
62. o other notable features of your computer Processing Unit e Your notebook runs on Intel Pentium 4 Intel Mobile Pentium 4 microprocessor The Intel Pentium 4 Intel Mobile Pentium 4 are integrated with 512 KB L2 Cache Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed e Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Wireless LAN Built in Mini PCI Wireless LAN module BTO Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DD R SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 2048MB using 128MB 256MB 512MB or 1024MB DDR 333 400 SD RAM modules PCMCIA Provides one PCMCIA slot that allows you to insert one Type II card IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video DV Introduction 1 USB 2 0 Provides two USB 2 0 ports for fastest I O data transmission AGP Local Bus Architecture Provides blazing graphics controller with nVidia chipset AG P video local bus and 3D Graphic Engine with maximum 64 128MB video memory PCI Local Bus Architecture e 32 bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk drives Support ultra DMA100 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4 bus mastering for LBA Scheme e 32 bit PCMCIA CardBus PCI technology that is also backward compatible with 16 bit PC cards Audio System Full duplex 16 bit stereo audio system output Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro comp
63. ogrammed with dual functions e Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl C means to hold down the Ctrl key and type the letter C K ey combinations work especially to the application you are running 53 IN sense User Guide 54 Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work Oo Start Menu key Displays the Start menu 0 Shortcut Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus This key acts like a right mouse button Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want In the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters K eys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys Using Your N otebook 3 BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS lt Enter gt key Execute a command Within many text editing application programs the lt Enter gt key inserts a hard carriage return just like what ordinary typewriter does lt Esc gt key Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function lt PrtSc gt key Known as the Print Screen key P
64. onsenenenenoonenenenoesenenensenene 51 3 1 STARTING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM nennen ennen oaren ven enr ensen ene enenr ene eveneenenvene 52 3 2 UNDERSTANDING THE KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS aan aan ensennenne ene enrenvenvenseene 52 Basic Keyboard Functions csciccivscscssesstessisens ea seeiebiet haciasieseevakes chat students EKE i enden ene 55 Cursor Gontrol Keys aussi enden ereen Screen Control Keys Windows HOt KEYS reie K Ea gud eenen deci eAsacaasdaneses 58 SPECIAL FUNCHONK CYS unused i ted tetraeder nde 59 33 USING THE GLIDE PAD POINTING DEVICE cccscsssssssssesseesceccessessesesscesceeceseessensens 60 34 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY Possible Display Configurations nnnsenernseseneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneneeen Changing the Display Properties under Windows nnvenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenen 63 3 5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES aanne onnennenne ens enrenvenvensenne 64 3 6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT IN HDD en envensense one eneenvenveneeneeneenvenn 65 3 7 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DISK DRIVE ann ennennenne ens enrenvenvensenne 66 3 8 USING PEMCTA CARDS nenten EE EE RRR T EE evens 68 What is PCMCIA Cis seein a N Anal a aia ean ae i Ry 68 What is CardBus stansen tine a ahaha athe sean ea 70 Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card nn anananenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenevenenenenenenenene 70 Making PG Cards Workissnnrteeten nanne ee Ae 72 Hot Swappmne PG COIS ita marte
65. ot up process the screen will display the following message Press lt F2 gt to Enter SETUP Press the lt F2 gt key to run the BIOS Setup program The BIOS Setup program is organized into five menus which you can select using the lt and gt keys To move from one option to another you use the up and down arrow keys while using the lt F5 gt and lt F6 gt or lt gt and lt gt keys to change the settings On the right hand side of the screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to change On the BIOS Setup program you will find the following parts on the screen Customizing Your N otebook 6 e Item Specific Help The right side of the screen This area describes each parameter and its available settings e Menu Bar The top line of the screen Each of the five selections displays its own screen e Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists the parameters and their current settings e Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to move the cursor select a particular function and so forth To exit the BIOS Setup program simply press the lt Esc gt key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to Save changes and exit D iscard Changes and exit 103 IN east User Guide 6 2 Using the Main Menu Setup Advanced Security Item Specific System Time EME 00 00 lt Tab gt lt Shift System Date 03 03 2003 or lt Enter g
66. ou can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk Please do the following steps to change it 1 Remove the battery pack 2 Push the locking bar rer WENNEN 3 Pull out the HDD by locking bar firmly and slowly 120 System Upgrade 7 Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Remove the connector from the hard disk gently Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely SO oa Ole Place the hard disk back into the HDD compartment that is next to the inner part of the battery bay 10 Lock the bar as depicted in Chapter 2 1 Installing the Hard D isk 11 Install the battery back to the notebook as depicted in Chapter 2 2 Using the Battery Pack After upgrading the HD D be sure to set the boot device as DVD CD RW Combo drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu Then boot the system by using WinX P CD ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk O Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk Any vibration may cause damage for the running hard disk 121 IN sens User Guide O Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive The damage of changing HDD
67. pervisor password to access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from suspend mode Password on Boot If you set this field to Enabled your computer will always ask for the password every time you boot your computer Fixed Disk Boot Sector If you set this field to Write Protect the write protect boot sector on hard disk will protect against viruses In this situation only the supervisor can access the Boot Sector of fixed disk 111 IN east User Guide 6 5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first Main Advanced Security Item Specific Help Removable Devices Use lt gt or lt gt to Hard Drive select a device then CD ROM Drive press lt gt to move it up to the list or lt gt to move it down to the list Press lt ESC gt to exit from this menu To select the boot device you can use the up or down arrow key then press lt gt to move up the device in the list or press lt gt to move down the device in the list To exit from this menu press lt Esc gt 112 Customizing Your N otebook 6 6 6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program Advanced Security Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup Exit Discarding Changes and save your Load Setup Defaults changes to CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes Battery Refresh Exit Saving Chan
68. playback e Volume Control for adjusting the volume of mixer O For more information on how to operate these multimedia components run the program and click on the Help menu Recording Sounds Your computer allows you to record voice and other sounds in several ways and stores them as files on your hard disk These voice or sound files can then be Fun with Multimedia 4 played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker headphone or earphone set You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system To record sounds you need to run the Sound Recorder program from the Multimedia program groups The control buttons of the Sound Recorder are simple to understand which comprise of the Fast Rewind Fast Forward Play Stop and Record buttons Click the Help menu on how to operate the Sound Recorder 4 Sound Sound Recorder Position Length 0 00 sec 0 00 sec SS lt a gt gt gt o Figure 4 2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio source like the following e From the external microphone e From the optical disk drive Since you could record sound from different input sources you must first set the proper audio input recording device under the Recording Control panel To do this 1
69. r However if you use built in LAN Modem options of this computer it is not necessary to use those cards If you start the LAN Modem application without inserting the fax modem card or had the built in LAN Modem options installed the application typically does not find the card Storage Cards When you insert a storage PC card PC card Adapter for other memory card Le Compact Flash card Smart Media card or small hard drive card in the notebook computer it appears as a unique drive depending on the type of card you are using The following table provides sample drive designations Sample D rive Designations Location Device c Intemal hard disk Dd Internal hard disk 2nd partition optical disk drive Slot 0 high speed memory card 69 IN sense User Guide WHAT IS CARDBUS CardBus is the high performance 32 bit PCI bus master interface from PCMCIA It runs up to 33MHz clock speed and operates at only 3 3V Your notebook computer incorporates the CardBus inside the PC card slot Aside from 3 3V CardBus PC cards you can also insert 5V 16 bit PC cards that can also be detected and used by your computer INSERTING AND REMOVING A PCMCIA CARD Y our computer includes hot swapping capability that allows you to exchange cards while the computer is turn on and start using it immediately Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC card into the PCMCIA slot 1 Locate the PC card slot cover on the left side of the computer
70. r display Y ou can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot key e COM Port Lets you connect a 9 pin external serial device such as a PDA GPS or other serial devices e DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure 23 IN sense User Guide 24 o0 066 1 LAN port 2 4 in 1 card slot 3 IEEE 1394 4 Stereo line in jack 5 Microphone jack 6 Headphone jack 7 USB port 8 PC Card slot 9 IR port Left Side Features LAN Port An internal 10Base T 100BaseTX LAN module connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN Ain 1 card slot The card slot supports MMC SD SmartMedia and Memory Stick flash memory card format You can use either of the 4 types flash memory card for extra storage media Please pay attention to position the direction when you insert the flash memory card For details of flash card please refer to Chapter 3 9 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 port isa high speed I O port that can transfer high levels of data in real time such as external hard disk D igital Video Camera 1 7 Introduction 1 Stereo Line In Jack Lets you connect an external audio device such as CD player a tape deck or
71. ready made the necessary settings for your co mputer optimal operation Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later After the test has completed your computer will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive The notebook computer normally comes with a Windows operating system pre installed in your hard drive Consult the Windows manual on how to use the program If not contact your dealer for assistance Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by lt Fn gt lt F8 gt and lt Fn gt lt F9 gt keys respectively Y ou need to press these hot key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure The Brightness hot key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD The brightness hot key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding The brighter the room the more you need to increase the brightness of the LCD 2 6 Getting Started 2 Installing the Notebook Device Drivers If you already have an operating system installed into your notebook computer it is best to install the needed device drivers for using the built in devices of your computer Before installing the drivers check with your dealer first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system If not follow the procedures below INSTALLING WINDOWS XP F
72. reless LAN module is similar to LAN module Y ou need to install software driver before using it Please refer to chapter 2 6 on how to install the driver 97 IN sense User Guide 98 5 10 Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax email or to connect to an online service or bulletin board The built in fax data modem provides on standard phone connector To connect the analog phone cable to your modem 1 Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 11 connector Connect one end of the cable into a standard wall outlet Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact your service provider for more information The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable Longer cables are available at your local electronics store Connecting to Peripherals 5 99 IN sens User Guide 100 Customizing Your N otebook 6 6 Customizing Your Notebook Y our computer uses the Phoenix BIO S Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs This includes your system time and date disk drive configuration and password setup This infor
73. ress this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage lt Fn gt lt SysRq gt key Used for multitasking operating system lt Pause gt key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command lt Fn gt lt Break gt key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume execution of acommand lt Ins gt key Known as the Insert key Press this key to toggle the keyboard data entry from insert to type over mode lt Del gt key Known as the Delete key Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor or delete marked texts or items Backspace lt Backspace gt key Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor 55 Niece User Guide lt Shift gt key Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in typing Use this key in combination with those two character keys found on the second row of the keyboard to produce the upper marked keys Also used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command lt Tab gt key Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right This key works much the same as in ordina i lt Ctrl gt key Known as the Control key Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command
74. rogram e Embedded Modem Device Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Modem Device function when system is booting e Embedded Audio Device Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Audio Device funtion when system is booting e Embedded 1394 Device Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Embedded 1394 Device function when system is booting e Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot e Keyboard Language Lets you specify Keyboard Language to EU US or JP as European English or Japanese mode when system is booting e TV Output type Lets you specify TV output signal as S Video or AV RCA when system is booting Customizing Your N otebook 6 e USB BIOS Legacy Support Enable or disable support for USB floppy drive e USB 2 0 Host Enable or disable the support of USB 2 0 e I O Device Configuration Lets you configure input output device such as Serial Port Parallel Port 6 3 11 O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUB MENU Advanced Security I O Device Configuration Item Specific Help Serial port A Auto Configure serial port Serial port B Enabled using options Mode FIR Disabled Base I O address 2F8 No configuration Enabled User configuration Auto BIOS or OS chooses configuration 109 IN east User Guide e _ Serial port A You can select the Enabled Disabled or Auto option for enabled or disabl
75. rs WinXP WLAN WLAN Utility Setup exe where the WLAN driver is located then click Open to return Run dialog box Click OK to confirm this driver Click N ext when the Welcome dialog box ap pears Click Yes for the license agreement and to install this driver 6 Getting Started 2 Press Finish to finalize the Wireless LAN Utility installation INSTALLING THE MODEM DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Modem driver Installing Modem driver for Windows XP 1 2 3 4 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears Click Browse button and navigate to the directory as E Drivers WinXP MDC modem setup exe Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver Click OK to install the modem driver INSTALLING POWER MANAGEMENT UTILITY Installing Power Management Utility for Windows XP 1 2 SU CON PU ot ge Click the Start button then point to Run The Run Dialog box appears Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP PM Utility Setup exe where the Power Management utility is located then click Open to return Run dialog box Click OK to confirm this driver Click Yes to start the installation Click N ext when the Welcome dialog box appears Press N ext for making sure the destination directory Click N ext to confirm the folder name which will add program icons to the following
76. s 1 2 3 Activate CD Player volume on the Recording Control as discussed earlier Run the Sound Recorder program Insert the audio CD into the optical disk drive Unless you have disabled the CD auto insertion notification for supporting Suspend mode the CD Player should automatically run after you have inserted an audio compact disc and will start playing the audio CD 83 N otebook User Guide 84 4 6 3 Won ihevey Meen Piare OO Artec Weer TUJE 5 mmm Figure 4 5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player 5 Select the starting point where you want to start recording 6 Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button 7 Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording Playing Audio and Sound Y our computer has built in twin speakers to playback audio and sound Y ou can also adjust the volume manually by adjusting the volume control hotkeys found on the keyboard of your computer 4 7 Fun with Multimedia 4 For more quality sound output you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear USING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player Follow these steps 1 Click on Start point to Programs Accessories
77. s installed here ATAPI Removable Removable disk drive is Installed here Customizing Your N otebook 6 Use the Type field to select the drive type installed Y ou can select different drive types as CD ROM User Auto or None by pressing lt Space gt bar Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on Set this option to None when your computer is not installed any devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the Main Menu 6 3 Using the Advanced CMOS Setup Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help APIC interrupt routing This item is only valid Installed O S Windows XP For WIN2000 A fresh Embedded Modem Device Enable install must occur when Embedded Audio Device Enable APIC Mode is desired Embedded 1394 Device Enable Setting to Enabled Summary Screen Disable will turn on the I O Keyboard Language EU APIC and initialize TV Output type S Video the Local APIC Setting to Disabled USB BIOS Legacy Support Enable will bypass the APIC USB 2 0 Host Enable init code and destroy gt I O Device Configuration the APIC Tables 107 IN east User Guide 108 e APIC interrupt routing This item is valid for Windows 2000 only Set it to Enable will turn on the I O APIC and also initialize the local APIC Please set it to the default value as Enable e Installed O S Allows you to set the OS to Window XP or DOS version for the BIOS Setup p
78. s must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week or so Here is some maintenance you could do e _ Always backup your data files from your hard disk e Install the virus detecting program to monitor virus that could tamper your files e Use SCANDISK once in a while to correct any errors found in the directory and File Allocation Table This will also free up space from any unused sectors e Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed most especially don t jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash 127 IN sense User Guide 8 5 128 Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time Install a system password in your computer so others won t be able to use the hard disk Battery Care Guidelines The battery pack furnished with the computer requires reasonable care and handling to ensure efficient operation and maximum life There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly To ensure that the battery pack endures normal life cycle always observe the following precautions when handling the battery pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crush puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C Recharge batteries o
79. t selects Language English US field Primary Master IC25NO60ATMR04 0 PM Secondary Master Installed CD DVD System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 512 KB CPU Type Intel R Pentium 4 CPU Speed 3000 MHz BIOS Version A 3A 08BB 0812 Hyper Threading Support e _ System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour minute second format of the computer Enter the current time for reach field and use the lt Tab gt lt Shift gt lt Tab gt or lt Enter gt key to move from one field or back to another You can also change the system time from your operating system 104 Customizing Your N otebook 6 System D ate Allows you to set the system date using the month date year format Enter the current time for reach field and use the lt Tab gt lt Shift gt lt Tab gt or lt Enter gt key to move from one field or back to another You can also change the system time from your operating system Language Allows you to set the display language in English or Japanese version for the BIOS Setup program Primary Master This field display various parameters for the hard disk drive If type Auto is selected the system automatically sets these parameters If type User is selected Cylinders Heads and Sectors can be edited Secondary Master This field is for information only as the BIO S automatically detects the optical disk drive System Memory This field reports the amount of base or convent
80. to the 4 in 1 slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to PCMCIA card You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side For MMC SD and SmartMedia card you should position the copper connector at the bottom side For Memory Stick card you should position the copper connector at the top side All of these cards should be located at the center of the slots in inserting 73 N otebook User Guide SD Secure D igital Bottom side MMC MultiMedia Card Bottom side SmartMedia Memory Stick Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side EEEEEEEEEEEEENNE p zeden aiw mt 4 ae EE Re DAE es ee ee 74 Using Your N otebook 3 Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to PCMCIA card for removing a flash memory card from the slot you should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the PCMCIA chapter To remove the flash memory card you should only pull out the card by finger there is no release button for flash memory slot 75 IN sens User Guide
81. try to detect and prompts you if you want to install the driver If the driver is not included under Windows you will need to insert the driver CD provided by the PC card manufacturer into the optical disk drive and install to Windows system Y ou need to read the manual guide of the PC card on how to configure and operate the card O0 Some PC cards require additional system resources Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the USB port or the 56K internal modem Check the Windows device manager to ensure that there are no conflicts of resource amount those devices 3 9 Using Your N otebook 3 HOT SWAPPING PC CARDS Just like floppy disk drive your PCMCIA slots allow you to replace one PC card with another even while your computer is on However you need to remember the rule that if the PC card is in use you must not remove it O PC cards draw power even when not in use To save energy press the button to disconnect the card when it is not in use Using Flash Memory Cards WHAT IS FLASH MEMORY CARD Flash Memory is amemory storage media It is used by most digital camera moreover it can replace the traditional floppy disk Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card This computer supports common flash memory card including MMC SD SmartMedia and Memory Stick and CF or Micro Drive card O Fora single moment only one card can be inserted in
82. tveertranntendtendeitdeentie dee edt 73 3 9 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS naan ven sense soe sneonvenvenensernenavensenrennennenneensensense 73 What is Flash Memory Card nananenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenene 73 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA aaan eansenoeansansenseeoensenneensenseansenseneeeoansenneeoenssaneanseneen 77 4 1 NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURESG cccsccsssssessecsessecssesseseesecceesecseceeceeseeeeeceecesenss 78 42 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES sana aar oar onsen eon ensensersesnrenvennennenneeneenvense 78 43 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIEG scssssscsscsscssessessessecsesateseeseseeseesenes 719 44 WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMG cccsscsssssesscsssescescsssessseecescecesseseesecsecsecsaeseesaees 719 4 5 RECORDING SOUNDS aare Ea EE a E AS EE AER 80 Using an External Microphone sone i a e EE A EE 83 Using the Built in Optical Disk Drive nnenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenevenenene 83 4 6 PLAYING AUDIO AND SOUND ccccssssssssssscsscsscssessesecsecsecsscssesseesseseeceecseceesseseesesseesnas 84 Using the Windows Media Player nanenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenenevenenenevenenevenenene 85 47 PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILEG cccccccccsscsssssessecsecsecsceseeseeseeseeeeceeceaceseesenscessesenas 85 48 USING DA Dirien h EE 86 CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS csssssssesssssssessssssoesssesssesssssssecesssssecesssssesesessseserers 89 5 1 USING A SERIAL POR
83. uction 1 1 3 The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe inside features 1 Color LCD Display 2 Power On Resume Button 3 8 Built in Stereo Speakers 4 Status LED Indicator 5 Power Wireless LAN Mail Status LED 6 Keyboard 7 Touchpad Pointing D evice e Color LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD can be 15 0 TFT color LCD with 1024x768 XGA Extended Graphics Array resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows o TFT color LVDS with 15 1024x768 XGA resolution panels IN sense User Guide 18 0 LCD display control hot keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD 0 Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor Power On Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode Built in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Status LED Indicator Keeps you informed of your notebook computer s current operating status Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section Power Wireless Mail Status LED Keeps you informed of your notebook computer s current power status W
84. uitable one Consult your dealer Carry your computer in its carrying case or in a briefcase Never check in the computer as a luggage Remember to apply those power saving features and techniques to save battery power 129 System Information A APPENDIX A System Information D SI T his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manuel Designed with an advanced modular architecture your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs 131 IN sense User Guide System Specification PROCESSOR UNIT e Socket N 479 pin for uFC PG A 478 pins CPU e Above 2 4G Hz Intel Mobile Pentium 4 or Desktop Pentium 4 CPU at 533 800MHz FSB speed with Hyper Threading technology e Support SpeedStep technology for Mobile Pentium 4 CPU e 512KB integrated L2 cache for Pentium 4 SYSTEM MEMORY e Two 200 pin memory slots e User upgradeable to maximum 2048 MB using 200 pin SO D IMM 128MB 256MB 512MB and 1024MB module e DDR 333 400 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY e 15 XGA 1024x768 Color TFT LCD e Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM e AGP Local Bus VGA Accelerator 132 System Information A Integrated
85. urce for the USB port Using an External Monitor Port Y our computer has a 15 pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor Y ou need a display signal cable usually provided with the monitor One end of the cable must have a 15 pin connector for the system 91 Neat User Guide 92 To connect an external monitor 1 Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the extemal Monitor without power off the computer and the extemal monitor however it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet Tum the power of the monitor Turn on your computer Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display Y our computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode If you only want to show the display on the external monitor CRT LCD and shut off the LCD display you can use the lt Fn gt lt F3 gt hot key to switch display type between LCD and CRT Keep pressing the hot key until you get the display to external CRT LCD only 5 4 Connecting to Peripherals 5 O Refer to Chapter
86. ustomizing Your N otebook 6 It is necessary to prepare a USB Floppy Drive by yourself for BIO S upgrading If you don t have MS DOS startup disk please make one Insert one diskette into the floppy disk drive D ouble click My Computer on the desktop Click the right button on the icon of 3 1 2 Floppy A and then select Format command In the format windows tick Create a MD DOS startup disk and then click Start bottom to create an MS DOS startup diskette 115 IN sens User Guide 116 System Upgrade vi 7 System Upgrade T his chapter describes how to upgrade your system You can upgrade your memory size to your system for specific requirements This section provides an easy step in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer The upgrade procedures include the following 117 118 IN sense User Guide This section provides an easy step in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer The upgrade procedures include the following MEMORY UPGRADE PROCEDURES Your notebook computer offers two memory slots using 200 pin SO D IMM Small O utline D ual Inline Memory Module at least 128MB DDR SDRAM The memory compartment is located just under your computer 1024 MB 1024 MB 1024 MB System Upgrade ri INSTALLING MEMORY MODULE Your computer comes with standard 128MB 256 MB 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR SDRAM You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB in the system by installing two s

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