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1. The AMIBIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub menus Each menu item is described in this section Main Setup Under this menu you may change time date and view basic processor and system memory information Selections Description Sub menu N A Type in the current date in MM DD YY format N A Type in the current date in HH MM SS format Advanced Setup gt IDE Configuration Selections Description Sub menu Primary Hard Disk Primary Master is where BIOS tries to IDE boot from first The primary master Master controls the hard drive Secondary ATAPI CDROM The secondary master controls the IDE ATAPI CD ROM drive Master Note The sub menu is not selectable Press enter to view information of the 2 4 chapter 2 bios setup and security feature storage device Item Selections Sub menu Description TouchPad Support LCD AutoDimm Function Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Security Setup gt Boot Settings Configuration Item Selections Sub menu Enable or disable the built in touchpad Enabled The LCD backlight automatically decreases when the AC Adapter is unplugged from the wall Disabled This function is disabled Description Change Supervisor Password N A Install or Change the Password Change User Password N A Install or Change the Password Clear User Password Boot Sector Vi
2. m The buttons and the icons for item 8 11 may appear different than what is shown in the illustration chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 LCD Latch The LCD latches lock unlock the LCD panel Built in Microphone The built in microphone records sound LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed Built in Stereo Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys See Keyboard Section for details Touch Pad The touch pad is a built in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions Numeric keypad cap lock scroll lock WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD HDD activities See the LED Status Indicator Section for details The LED Status indicators also reveal the status of the system power state and battery charging state See the LED Status Indicator Section for details Power Suspend Button The power suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key Press momentarily to turn on the system Press and hold for at least 3 4 seconds to turn off the system How this key behaves can be defined in Start gt Settings Control Panel Power Options Advanced menu 1 5 chapter 1 getting to know the basics 10 11 Press the
3. 5 to 35 C Storage Temperature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F m appendix B agency regulatory notices A P PE N D I X v B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES B 1 m appendix B agency regulatory notices B 2 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna a Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver a Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected a Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not c
4. drive is also correctly seated Remove it and reinsert it firmly and restart your PC Refer to Chapter 4 for details E The new HDD may need to be partitioned and reformatted O S and drivers will need to be re installed as well a Check the hard disk indicator LED When you access a file the LED lamp should light up momentarily The new HDD may be defective or is not compatible If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises a You should back up your files as soon as possible a Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices The hard disk drive has reached its capacity L Run Disk Cleanup utility in Windows Start gt All Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Cleanup The system will prompt you for what to do a Archive files or programs that you had no longer used by moving them to an alternative storage medium floppy disk optical record able disk etc or uninstall programs that no longer use Many browsers store files in the hard drive as a cache to speed up the performance Check the program s Online Help 5 5 chapter 5 trouble shooting 5 6 for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing temporary Internet files a Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space When you delete files Windows saves them to the Recy
5. fully blocked by the closed LCD panel The heat will damage the LCD panel 3 11 chapter 3 battery power amp power management Low Battery Warning You can define when and how the system warns you of its battery low condition Go to the Alarms tab in the Power Options Properties box If you wish to hear audible beeps click on the Alarm Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate Low battery alarm v Activate low battery alarm when power level reaches 0 7 v Notification Text Action No action Run Program None Critical battery alarm Activate critical battery alarm when power level reaches Alarm Action Notification Text Action Stand by Run Program None Note Consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different 3 12 chapter 3 battery power amp power management Power Menu Quick Access Instead of making specific selections in the Power Options Properties box you can quickly and easily specify which pre set power saving function you desire by clicking on the Battery icon at the lower right hand corner of the task bar If you do not see a battery or AC in icon go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab Check off Always show icon on the task bar Select Max Bat
6. guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different chapter 3 battery power amp power management Suspend Mode Standby Suspend The system automatically enters this mode after a period of inactivity which is set in the Power Schemes dialog box In Standby mode hardware devices such as display panel and hard disk are turned off to conserve energy Hibernate Suspend In this mode all system data are saved in the hard disk before powering down When this mode is activated all system state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode However depending on how much RAM that have been installed on your computer the amount of time the system requires to restore all its previous contents can range from 5 to 20 seconds For Windows 2000 XP users hibernation is handled by the operating system therefore no special disk partition or disk file is necessary If you wish to activate Hibernate mode you need enable Hibernate Support in the Hibernate tab of the Power Options menu 3 9 chapter 3 battery power amp power management Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate When your computer hibemales t stores whatever it has in h memory on your hard disk and t
7. messages When Disabled the system will display POST messages i e devices information gt Boot Device Priority Item Selections Description Sub menu 1st Boot Removable Dev Set the type of device for the 1st drive Device Realtek Boot BIOS attempts to boot from If Realtek Agent Boot Agent is selected system will Hard Drive attempt to load boot sector from the CD DVD Ethernet port 2nd Boot Set the type of device for the 2nd drive Device BIOS attempts to boot from Tm If you select Realtek Boot Agent the system will attempt to boot from the network Note When the BIOS performs POST you may also press F12 Key to enable the Boot Device selection menu You may choose CD DVD Hard Drive or Realtek Boot Agent as the first storage device to boot from If you have already connected a USB Floppy Disk Drive before powering up it will appear as a Removable Device in the Boot Device selection menu 2 8 chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Exit Setup Selections Description Sub menu Saves N A After you have completed the BIOS Changes and settings select this item to save all Exit settings exit BIOS Setup utility and reboot New system settings will take effect on next power up F10 key can be used for this operation Discard N A Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions Changes Discard Changes and Exit Load Optimal N A Load Optimal D
8. power suspend button again to return from the suspend mode See Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function Note When the system power is initially turned on the Scroll lock Cap lock and Numeric keypad LED indicators will light up momentarily to indicate the start of the Power On sequence Silent Mode Button Pressing the key enables the system to lower its power usage therefore the fan speed is reduced to achieve lowest operating noise Power Cinema Multimedia Player Launch Key Optional The key allows you to watch movies files in the optical drive or hard disk drive without having to boot to Windows Please see Appendix C to learn how to use Power Cinema If your system does not come with Power Cinema software bundle when you press this button in Windows Windows Media Player will be launched Note The way the Power Cinema software works is that when the quick key is pressed when the system is in Power Off mode the system boots to a Linux based O S and media player application in a separate hard drive partition In case you have a brand new HDD or when you need to re install O S and Power Cinema please go to Appendix C for installation instructions Internet Explorer Quick Key Pressing the button launches Internet Explorer in Windows chapter 1 getting to know the basics Front and Rear View ne Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook This may damage the
9. Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the 1394 host controller it may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem E Make sure the cable is fully connected u Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers u Contact the device vendor for additional support m appendix A product specification A P PE N D IX v A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION A 1 m appendix A product specification E Processor i Core Logic mMemory Type mDefault memory Expansion B CD Panel iGraphic Accelerator BAGP Bus E Motion Playback mFrame Buffer mOther Features i S Video TV out Encoder A 2 v Processor and Core Logic Mobile Intel Pentium M Dothan 1 6GHz 2 0GHz 2 MB L2 with Error Correction Code or Celeron M 1 3GHz 1 5GHz 512K L2 Cache Intel 855GME or 852GM for Celeron M ICH4M FW82801DBM chipset with graphic audio modem and USB2 0 controllers integrated 400 MHz Front Side Bus 266 333 855GME support only MHz DDR interface System Memory DDR SDRAM 266 333 PC2700 PC2100 compatible 128 256 512MB 2 5 Volt 64 bit bus Two 200 pin DIMM sockets Max 1 GB v Display 15 inch 1024x768
10. G YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 4 2 3 4 5 Upgrading the System Memory 4 6 7 8 9 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING First Step 5 2 3 Audio Problems 5 4 Hard Disk Problems 5 5 6 Optical Drive Problems 5 7 Display Problems 5 8 Keyboard and Mouse Problems 5 9 CMOS Battery Problems 5 10 Memory Problems 5 11 Modem Problems 5 12 Network Adapter Ethernet Problems 5 13 PC Card PCMCIA Problems 5 14 Performance Problems 5 15 Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2 0 Problems 5 16 APPENDIX A Product Specification APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices Preface Using This Manual This User s Manual contains general information about the hardware and software setup troubleshooting and technical specifications of the notebook computer Symbols and Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual W When keys are to be pressed at the same time a plus symbol is used For instance Fn F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time m When a series of clicking actions is needed in Windows O S and symbols are used For instance Start Settings Control Panel gt Display means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the Control Panel then the Display icon W When you need to make a selection with the touch pad or mouse you will be asked to select or click or double click right click the item m Text in this format and symbol means specif
11. Notice The information in this user s manual is subject to change without notice THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL The information in this user s manual is protected by copyright laws No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written authorization from the copyright owners Copyright August 2004 All rights reserved Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation DOS Windows 95 98 ME 2000 NT XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners companies The software described in this manual is delivered under a license agreement The Software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Rev 1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbols and Conventions Protecting Your Computer Avoid Abusive Handling and Adve
12. Windows related problem A program is draining the memory resources E Close the application programs you re not using and restart the system E You need to install additional memory module For instructions go to Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer 5 11 chapter 5 trouble shooting Modem Problems 5 12 The built in modem does not respond E Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly E Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Phone and Modem Options and go to Modems tab Make sure SmartLink 56K Voice Modem or Uniwill V 92 Modem is listed Otherwise click the Add button to add the modem drive which is located in the factory CD ROM or floppy diskette E Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System and click Device Manager button in the Hardware page to check for possible resource or driver conflict See Windows on line help or manual for how to handle such problems E Make sure the phone line which the computer is connected to is working Connection difficulties u Be sure to disable Call Waiting on the phone line E Be sure to have the correct country setting where your computer is used Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Modem Settings gt Configuration In the Country Area pull down menu select the appropriate country setting m Excessive line noise might cause the connection to be dropped To check this put the regular phone handset on the line and placing a phone call If y
13. XGA or 15 4 inch 1280x800 WXGA active matrix TFT display with 24 bit colors Intel Integrated Extreme Graphic2 2D 3D graphics accelerator 4X AGP architecture graphics capability Hardware Motion Compensation and IDCT Supported for MPEG1 2 Playback Shared Memory Architecture Direct3D compatible DirectX compatible CH7011 m appendix A product specification mChipset Codec iSound Capabilities iChipset i Transmission Rate mModule i Transmission Protocol iChipset mPnP Function iFlow Control mSpeed Selection mOther Features v Audio VIA audio controller VT1612A DirectSound 3D EAX 1 0 amp 2 0 compatible ASD I3DL2 compatible AC97 V2 2 compatible 2 Stereo Speakers v Modem Intel ICHAM integrated Modem Controller with MDC card AC97 V2 2 Modem support V 92 V 90 K56flex for download data speed up to 56Kbps V 34 V 17 V 29 protocol supported v Wireless LAN Intel PRO Wireless 2200 MiniPCl Interface IEEE802 11 B amp G vr LAN Ethernet Realtek RTL8100CL Ethernet function for 10 100Base TX network standards Windows 2000 XP Plug and Play compatible Automatic Jam and auto negotiation for flow control Auto Negotiation and Parallel detection for automatic speed selection IEEE 802 3u High performance 32 bit PCI bus master architecture with integrated DMA controller for low CPU and bus utilization Remote Wake up Scheme supported Hot Insertion supported A 3 m ap
14. ause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Uniwill declare that 255xly with wireless card Intel WM3B2200BG is limited in CH1 CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions 1 Thetransmitter module may not be co located with any other m appendix B agency regulatory notices transmitter or antenna As long as conduction above is met further transmitter test will not be required However the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed for Notebook IMPORTANT NOTE In the event that these conditions can not be met for example certain laptop configurations or co location with another transmitter then the FCC authorization is no longer
15. away from pedestrian traffic m When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug i 7 W Keep the adapter away from children W The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord W The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating B Do not connect other AC adapter to your notebook When cleaning the computer observe these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs m Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged W Liquid has been spilled into the product W The computer does not operate normally Cleaning the Ventilation Grills It is suggested that you clean the ventilation grills regularly to maintain optimal thermal regulation of the notebook To do this you may use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with appropriate head adapter to remove the dust buildup on the ventilation grills Chapter Summaries The following is a summary of the available chapters and appendices in this manual Chapter 1 Getting to Know the Basics In this chapter you will learn the basic operations and features of your computer It gives you a g
16. cket that supports 100Base TX mode The hub may have both 100Base TX and 100Base T sockets chapter 5 trouble shooting PC Card PCMCIA Problems 5 14 Now Some system may not have the PC Card Slot option PC Cards do not function a Make sure you have properly installed the driver for the card a Consult the card s manual or contact the vendor for trouble shooting The PC card cannot be recognized E Windows NT4 0 does not support PCMCIA PC Card function You may need an external program for this E Make sure the card is fully inserted the outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer E Remove and insert the PC card again E Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card See Windows on line help for solving IRQ conflicts E Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists u The card may be defective Try the card on another system if possible Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card a Make sure you have lt Stop gt the PC card before removing it Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the lower right corner of the task bar and select the card you wish to stop When you click lt Close gt in few seconds Windows will prompt you to remove the card chapter 5 trouble shooting Performance Problems The computer becomes hot E In a 35 C environment the certain areas of the computer s back case are expected to reach 50 degrees E Make sure the air ve
17. cle Bin The hard disk takes longer to read a file u If you have been using the drive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while a Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down the system performance The files are corrupted u Run the Error checking utility in Windows to check the HDD Double click My Computer Right click C and select Properties Click Check Now in Error checking in Tools chapter 5 trouble shooting Optical Drive Problems The optical drive does not work Try rebooting the system E The disk is damaged or files are not readable s After you have inserted a CD ROM disk it may take a moment before you can access its content The drive dose not read any disks a The CD may not be properly seated in the tray Make sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle The disk is damaged or not readable The disk cannot be ejected B Normally it takes a few seconds to eject the disk B If the disk cannot be ejected it may be mechanically jammed Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole next to the eject button This should reject the disk tray If not return the unit for repair Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray The Combo or DVD RW drive optional devic
18. considered valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product In these circumstances the OEM integrator will be responsible for re evaluating the end product including the transmitter and obtaining a separate FCC authorization End Product Labeling The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following Contains TX FCC ID SAZ 2200BG255 Manual Information That Must be Included The OEM integrator has to be aware not to provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF module in the users manual of the end product which integrate this module The users manual for OEM integrators must include the following information in a prominent location IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements The antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacture may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Connections to Peripheral Devices Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations B 3 m appendix B agency regulatory notices B 4 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 CLASS B 68 the FCC Rules Operation is s
19. d all cables devices attached to the notebook 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully close the LCD lid 3 Locate and remove 7 Screw C s on the System Device Cover Screw C x4 System Device Cover Screw C x3 4 Remove the System Device Cover The memory socket is now seen as shown below 4 7 m chapter 4 upgrading your computer onu un Dual DDR af DIMM Sockets zL Yao n 3 D a n NY DJ 0 z um E e L o S O N LII mE oo scoooonoo o vboooonnnono To 5 If you need to remove an old memory from the socket press out on the latches located on both edges of the socket at the same time The DIMM should pop up to an angle of 30 degree see diagram below Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket Store away the DIMM for the future use 4 gt 6 Install the new memory module into tne memory socket The DIMM will only fit in one orientation Insert the DIMM at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty memory socket Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into the receiving socket 4 8 m chapter 4 upgrading your computer Notch 7 Pivot the memory until the latches on both sides of the socket snap into place m Notice the notch on the memory The notches should fit nicely with the Socket 8 Put the System Device Cover back and tig
20. display 1 External VGA Port The 15 pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT monitor or projector 2 Battery Pack The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook 3 Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington type security lock latches to this keyhole for anti theft purpose 4 4 in 1 Card Reader The 4 in 1 Card Reader supports SD Card MS Card MMC Card and MS Pro Card 5 Microphone Jack The microphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect a microphone 1 7 chapter 1 getting to know the basics 6 Audio Line in Jack The Audio Line in jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect an external audio input source such as a CD Player 7 Stereo Headphone SPDIF out Jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect the headphones or external speakers Alternatively you may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS AC3 or PCM sound processor decoder in your home stereo system 8 Wireless On Off Switch Use the Switch to disable or enable Wireless function chapter 1 getting to know the basics Side Views Ere na Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook This may damage the display 1 Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and also conforms to 10 100Base TX transmission protocol 2 Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack RJ 11 for fax modem
21. e cannot record u You need to purchase and install a burner utility program to record files to a blank media 5 7 chapter 5 trouble shooting Display Problems 5 8 The display panel is blank when the system is turned on a Make sure the computer is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes The screen is difficult to read E The display resolution should at least be set to at least1024x768 for optimal viewing 1 Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Display icon 2 Under the Settings page set screen resolution to at least 1024x768 and choose at least 256 colors The screen flickers It is normal if the display flickers a few times during shutting down or powering up chapter 5 trouble shooting Keyboard and Mouse Problems The built in touch pad performs erratically E Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry E Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or using the touch pad The built in keyboard accepts no input gt If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work E Try restarting the system The characters on the screen repeat while I type u You may be holding the keys down too long while you re typing gm Keep the k
22. e application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Fn Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key in a color different from the alphabets This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators Press Fn Num Lock to revert to normal character keys T T INNEN IL E 1 d OCCIE Ce 1 16 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Touch Pad The built in touch pad which is a PS 2 compatible pointing device senses movement on its surface As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad the cursor responds accordingly The following items teach you how to use the touch pad 1 Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor 2 Press buttons to select or execute functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse Tapping on the touch pad twice produces is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse Function Left Button Right Equivalent Tapping Action Button Execution Click twice Tap twice at the same speed as quickly double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold Tap twice quickly and on the to drag the second tap hold finger to the touch cursor pad to drag the cursor Access Click once Context Menu Move One Page Up or Down Tips on Using the Touch Pad 1 The double click speed is
23. ed to the wall outlet and to the computer E Check to see the power indicator of the computer is on E Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key a Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections Make sure the latches on the connectors latch securely on to the receptor end a Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the 5 2 chapter 5 trouble shooting hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave If you are not sure of the changes you made try to restore all the settings to factory defaults a Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work E If external devices such as USB camera scanner printer do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first a Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving a Legacy peripheral are not plug and play capable You need to restart the system with these devices powered up and connected first a Be sure to go to BIOS SETUP and load DEFAULT SETTING after BIOS re flash a Be sure the Quick Key Lockout Switch on the bottom of the computer is not engaged otherwise the quick keys will n
24. een or blue light indicates the cap lock is activated Green or blue light indicates the scroll lock is activated feb Bb EP p Xow When the system power is initially turned on the Scroll lock Cap lock and Numeric keypad LED indicators will light up momentarily to indicate the start of the Power On sequence 1 14 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Keyboard Features Function Keys Quick Keys Graphic Action System Control Symbol Fn F1 Enters Suspend Mode Turns of the battery warning beep off or on Changes Display Mode LCD only CRT only and LCD amp CRT Turns Speaker Volume up Turns Speaker Volume down Increases Display Brightness Decreases Display Brightness Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad Fn Scroll Press the Fn Scroll Lock key and then press tor to move one line up or down For various system controls press the Fn Function key and the Fx key simultaneously 1 15 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys 1 Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar 2 Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for th
25. efault value for all the Defaults setup questions F9 key can be used for this operation Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions and exit 2 9 chapter 3 battery power amp power management CHAPTER v THREE BATTERY POWER amp POWER MANAGEMENT In this chapter you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer battery life 3 1 chapter 3 battery power amp power management In this chapter you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery power how to handle and maintain the battery pack and learn about the system s power saving features TFT display central processor hard disk drive are the major hardware subsystems that consume the most power Power management deals how these key components should behave to conserve power For example you can have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to recharge the battery The Battery Pack Lithium lon Battery Your notebook uses a six cell Lithium lon battery pack that provides power when you don t have access to an AC outlet Note It is necessary that you charge the battery pack for at least 6 hours before using it for the first time Note In the Standby Suspend mode a fully charged battery loses its power in roughly 1 2 day or less When not being used the battery s power will deple
26. el Automatic Automatic CPU adjusts its frequency SpeedStep Battery automatically on AC power or battery tech Optimized power to save battery life Maximum Pe Battery Optimized CPU performance rformance is minimized to save battery life Maximum Performance CPU performance is maximized Power Button On Off On Off When the power button is Mode Suspend pressed the system is turned off Suspend When the power button is pressed the system enters the suspend mode High Enabled When Enabled maximum system Performance Disabled performance can be achieved The Mode processor performance is enhanced Note The Suspend Mode selection in BIOS only applies to older Windows version such as Windows 3 1 or Windows 95 or NT4 or non Windows operating system In Windows ME 98SE 2000 XP suspend mode and settings are determined by settings in the Power Options Properties Start Control Panel Power Options Note High performance mode is enabled in the BIOS Setup and when using AC power When enabled system will increase processor bus frequency by 1096 to boost System performance however it may violate CPU specification and cause system to be unstable so use at your own risk 2 7 chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Boot Setup gt Boot Settings Item Selections Description Sub menu Quiet Boot Disabled When Enabled the system will display Enabled OEM logo instead of the POST
27. eneral understanding of the components of your computer Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Security In this chapter you will learn how to change various firmware settings and what the settings mean Also you will learn how to take advantage of the built in security feature provided by the BIOS Chapter 3 Battery Power amp Power Management In this chapter you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use them to achieve longer battery life Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer In this chapter you will learn how to upgrade the system memory and the hard disk drive Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems Appendix A Product Specification In this section you will find a list of the computer s system specifications Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices In this section you will find the general electro magnetic and safety regulatory information chapter 1 getting to know the basics CHA P TER v O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer chapter 1 getting to know the basics Performance Features High Performance Processor The notebook PC is equipped either with a powerful Mobile Intel Pentium M or Mobile Intel Celeron M processor Advanced Graphic Engine An Intel Integrated Extreme Graphic 2 video processor gives excellent graphic performance The advanced gra
28. er faster E Make good use of the power management function Save To Disk Hibernate saves the most energy by storing current system contents in a hard disk space reserved for this function E The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges u See the notices section in the beginning of the user manual on how to care for the battery pack m Read Section Protecting Your Notebook in the beginning of this manual for tips about how to maintain the battery pack Note To achieve optimal battery performance you may need to do a battery calibration at a 3 month interval To do this 1 Fully charge the battery 2 Then discharge the battery by entering the BIOS setup screen Press F2 key as soon as you turn on the computer And let it remain at the setup screen until the battery runs out 3 Fully charge the battery again Using Windows Power Options Windows Power Management provides basic power saving features In the Windows Power Options Properties Start gt Settings Control Panel Power Options dialogue box you may enter time out values for display and hard disk drive Windows power manager saves power by turning off hard drive after 1 minute of inactivity for example Windows Power Schemes The power management control panel in Windows XP known as Power Schemes is designed to provide the user with an easy to use interface The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that i
29. eyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick E Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature starts To adjust this feature Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Keyboard icon A dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for the keyboard 5 9 CMOS Battery Problem A message CMOS Checksum Failure displays during the booting process or the time clock resets when booting u Try to reboot the system u If the message CMOS Checksum Failure appears during the booting procedure even after rebooting it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts two to five years The battery is of type CR2032 3V You may replace it by yourself The battery is located under the System Device Cover on the bottom of the notebook See Chapter 4 for more details chapter 5 trouble shooting Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity when you have already installed additional memory E Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system You should ask your vendor for a list of compatible DIMM E The memory module may not be installed properly Go back to Chapter 4 to review the details of this operation L The memory module may be defective The O S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation L This is often a software or
30. functions 3 Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your computer comes with the Combo drive DVD RW DVD RW or DVD Dual drive you may save data onto a CD R CD RW or DVD RW disc Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 10 4 PC Card Slot Type II PCMCIA and Card Eject Button The slot is where PC Card Type Il PCMCIA is inserted Press the eject button to release the PC Card Note For safety consideration please insert the PCMCIA dummy card when not using the PCMCIA card Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely Firewire IEEE1394 1394a Port This is a high speed serial data port You may connect any Fire wire ready device to this port USB2 0 Port x3 The Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 compliant port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and play standards Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer TV S Video Port The S Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback device This TV Port is copyright protected when DVD movie is played the output is scrambled to prevent analog rec
31. hen shuts down When your computer comes out of hibemahon it returns to ts previous state Hibernate 7 Enable hibernation Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 5 546 MB Disk space required to hibemate Note Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the suspend mode Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different 3 10 chapter 3 battery power amp power management Power Button Action The notebook PC s power button can be set to turn off the system or activate the suspend mode Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Power Options and click on the Advanced tab In the pull down menu select how you wish the power button to work as Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter amp dvanced Hibemate Ja E Select the power saving settings you want to use ptions v Always show icon on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When close the lid of my portable computer Stand by When press the power button on my computer Stand by Do nothing Ask me what to do Stand b Shut down ox e Te Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different Warning In the When I close the lid of my portable computer pull down menu DO NOT select Do nothing otherwise the system will still run at high speed while the processor s fan grill is
32. hten 7 Screw C s Congratulations You have just completed the memory upgrade When you boot up the computer you should expect to see an increase in DRAM capacity Xow Your computer has been tested with a wide range of memory on the market However not all memory modules are compatible Check with your system vendor for a list of compatible memory for your computer chapter 5 trouble shooting CH A PT ER v FIVE TROUBLE SHOOTING In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems 5 1 chapter 5 trouble shooting Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the System specifications before shipping However incorrect operations and or mishandling may cause problems This chapter provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter When you encounter a problem you should first try to go through the recommendations in this chapter Instead of returning the computer and waiting for repair you may easily solve the problems by considering the following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions B Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed E Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit B Check to see the power cord is properly plugg
33. ic instructions commentary sidelights or any additional information or notes that you should be aware of SETS n Text in this format and symbol means that failures to comply with the given instructions or information could result in damage to your computer or could cause bodily harm or loss of life Protecting Your Computer Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it W Donotexpose the computer to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat m Do not subject it to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 30 C 86 F Do not expose the computer to magnetic fields Do not expose the computer to moisture or rain Do not spill water or liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt W Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer m Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter m Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer m Do not let water get into the adapter W Donotblock the ventilation airway of the adapter W Keep the adapter in a cool and ventilated place W Donotstep on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of W Carefully tuck away the power cord and any cables
34. ing Time To charge the battery while the battery pack is in the notebook plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The charging time is approximately 4 6 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 8 12 hours when the notebook is turned on When the battery is fully charged the battery charge indicator becomes dark off Note If system runs at heavy loading or in a high temperature environment the battery may not be fully charged You need to continue to charge it with the AC adapter plugged in until the charging LED turns off 3 5 chapter 3 battery power amp power management 3 6 Checking the Battery Level You can check the remaining battery power in the Windows battery status indicator which is located at the lower right hand corner of the task bar If you do not see a battery or AC in icon on the task tray go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab Check off Always show icon on the task bar Alternatively you can access the power meter by clicking the Power Options icon in the Windows Control Panel Prolonging the Battery s Life and Usage Cycles There are ways you can do to prolong the use of battery E Use the AC adapter wherever AC wall outlet is available This will ensure uninterrupted computing E Purchase additional battery pack E Store the battery pack in room temperature Higher temperature tends to deplete the battery s pow
35. ing system The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users This is an important feature because a great deal of vital information is carried within the computer nowadays Unauthorized access can be prevented Later in this chapter you will learn how to use this security feature chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power When the BIOS performs the POST Power On Self Test press F2 key quickly to activate the AMI BIOS Setup Utility Note You may need to press F2 key fairly quickly Once the system begins to load Windows you may have to retry by cycle power on again Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings exit the BIOS It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS BIOS Action Keys Command Go to Sub Screen General Help Default setting Save and Exit Select a field Select an item Select an item Lower value Higher value Description Leaves a sub menu to return to the previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes Shows the Sub Menu Shows the Help Screen Load Optimal Defaults Saves changes and reboots the computer Selects the next field Selects the next upper item Selects the next lower item Selects the next value within a field Selects the next value within a field 2 3 chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Modifying the BIOS Settings
36. ition and reformat the new drive and re install O S drivers and all the necessary applications 4 5 m chapter 4 upgrading your computer Upgrading the System Memory Many applications will generally run faster when the computer s dynamic memory capacity is increased The computer provides two DDR memory sockets located underneath the System Device Cover You can increase the amount of memory by replacing the existing one with a dual inline memory module commonly known as SO DIMM of a higher capacity The SO DIMM can be 128MB 256MB or 512MB in capacity The SO DIMM is of type DDR SDRAM has 200 pins and runs on 2 5V The SO DIMM should be PC2700 compliant anti Memory upgrade is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Changing memory while your computer is in suspend or power saving mode may cause permanent damage to the hardware Make sure you turn off the power and unplug the AC cord before proceeding with a memory upgrade Warning You should only use the DIMM module that is approved by the reseller or the manufacturer otherwise the system may become unstable 4 6 m chapter 4 upgrading your computer Installing a memory module into the system To install the memory do the following 1 Power OFF the notebook Unplug the AC cord an
37. ll outlet Connecting the Modem 1 Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port located on the rear side of the computer For EMI compliance you need to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line 2 Plugthe other end of the line into the analog phone wall outlet Depending on where your computer is used you may need to change settings in the modem Correct setting will allow you to maintain a stable connection in a country where its telecommunication system may be different to others To change the modem setting do the following 1 Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click on Modem Settings icon You will see a similar dialog box UNIWILL V 90 Modem properties Speaker Quick connect V 44 More Configuration Modem Helper ModemOnHold Country usa Es TURKEY UAE UK URUGUAY VIETNAM wi 2 Click on the pull down menu and select the country where it is applicable Click on OK to exit 1 21 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Ethernet Your computer is equipped with a 10 100Base TX Fast Ethernet network adapter Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ 45 LAN port located on the left side of the computer This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network Connecting to the Network Use Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Ethernet cable only 1 Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps secure
38. ly No 26AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Battery Pack Safety a The battery pack is intended to use only with this notebook a Do not disassemble the pack a Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water a To avoid risk of fire burns or damage to your battery pack do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts a Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care If you come in contact with the electrolyte wash the exposed area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention a Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F m appendix B agency regulatory notices a To obtain a replacement battery contact your local dealer a Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 60 C 140 F a When discarding a battery pack contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries a Use only supplied AC Adapter for charging CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions or local laws VORSICHT Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgernazen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ Ents
39. ly into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 100BASE TX networks WB The maximum cable run length is 100 meters m 328 feet ft W For 100 Mbps operations use Category 5 wiring and connections Note Consult Windows manual and or Novell Netware user s guide for the software installation configuration operation of the network 1 22 chapter 2 bios setup and security feature C H A P TER v T W O BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this chapter you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings You will also learn how to use the built in security features 2 1 chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2 2 The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System It runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions It is a menu driven software which allows you to easily configure and change the settings The BIOS contains manufacture s default settings for the computer s standard operations However there are occasions when you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS For example you may need to configure the BIOS power management APM settings if you are using DOS or non Windows operat
40. ns le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le Ministere des Communications du Canada m appendix B agency regulatory notices Power Cord Requirement The power cord supplied with the AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area However if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage you should use one of the power cords listed below To purchase a power cord including one for a country not listed below or a replacement ac adapter contact your local dealer U S and Canada a The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified or C UL Listed a The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are 1 No 18 AWG 2 Type SJ and 3 3 conductor a The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A a The attachment plug must be an earth grounding type with a NEMA 5 15P 15A 125V or NEMA 6 15P 15 A 250V configuration Japan a All components of the cord set cord connector and plug must bear a PSE mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law a The minimum specification for the flexible cord are 1 0 75 mm conductors 2 Type VCT or VCTF and 3 3 conductor a The cord set must have minimum rated current capacity of 7 A a The attachment plug must be a two pole grounded type with a Japanese Indus
41. nts are not blocked E If the fan does not seem to be working at high temperature 50 degrees Celsius and up contact the service center a Certain programs that are processor intensive may increase the computer temperature to a degree where the computer automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly u Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding a Restart the computer E This may be normal for Windows when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow speed devices such the floppy disk drive E You may be running too many applications Try to close some applications or increase system memory for higher performance m The processor may have been overheated due to the system s inability to regulate its internal heat Make sure the computer s ventilation grills are not blocked chapter 5 trouble shooting Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2 0 Problems The USB device does not work E Windows NT 4 0 does not support USB protocols E Check the settings in the Windows Control Panel B Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers u Contact the device vendor for additional support The IEEE1394 port does not work E Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager You should see an entry which reads Texas Instrument OHCI
42. ording chapter 1 getting to know the basics Bottom View 1 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack 1 11 chapter 1 getting to know the basics 2 USB Device Cover Optional Underneath the cover there is a USB connector You may install the optional USB device into this slot 3 Hard Disk Drive Cover The system s hard disk drive is located under the cover The HDD can be upgraded to a larger capacity See Chapter 4 for instructions on a HDD upgrade 4 System Device Cover The system s processor with cooler assembly Wireless LAN module and DDR memory module are located under the case cover You may install the WLAN module or the system memory can be upgraded to a larger capacity See Chapter 4 for instructions on a memory upgrade 5 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely ME a Do not block the Fan Grill outlet Place the machine on hard surface only The bottom case may get very hot 1 12 chapter 1 getting to know the basics AC Adapter 2 1 DC out Connector The DC out connector docks to the power jack DC in on the compute
43. orgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des Herstellers Laser Safety The optical drive used with this computer is certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U S Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 IEC 825 1 EN60825 EN60825 1 The device is not considered harmful but the following precautions are recommended a Do not open the unit Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam If the unit requires service contact an authorized service center Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increase the potential hazard to your eyes For your safety have this equipment B 7 m appendix B agency regulatory notices B 8 serviced only by an authorized service provider Lithium battery warning Bridge battery warning This computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard u
44. ot work 5 3 chapter 5 trouble shooting Audio Problems 5 4 No speaker output a Turn up the volume dial located at the right edge of the computer See Chapter 1 for its location a Software volume control is turned down in Microsoft Sound System or is muted Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted or turned down all the way L Most audio problems are software related If your computer worked before chances are software may have been set incorrectly a Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Audio page make sure that Vinyl AC 97 Audio WAVE is the default playback device Sound cannot be recorded L Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted 1 Click Options and select Properties 2 Select Recording and click the OK button 3 After Click OK button the recording volume control panel will appear a Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Multimedia icon or Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Volume or Audio page make sure that Vinyl AC 97 Audio WAVE is the default recording device Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable E If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade make sure the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk
45. ou do hear abnormal noise try to make the modem connection with a different line or contact your local telephony company for service m Make sure the cable connection is firm E Try a different receiver number and see if the problem persists chapter 5 trouble shooting Network Adapter Ethernet Problems The Ethernet adapter does not work E Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager Double click on Network Adapters and check if Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC appears as one of the adapters If it does not exist Windows has not detected the Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the network adapter it may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem a Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator is working The Ethernet adapter does not appear to operate in the 100Mbps transmission mode a Make sure the hub you are using supports 100Mbps operation a Make sure that your RJ 45 cable meets the 100Base TX requirements Ds Make sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub O So
46. pendix A product specification EChipset i Capabilities i Hard Drive i Combo Drive m DVD R RW or DVD Dual or DVD Multi Standards E Keyboard E Touch pad mChipset EPC Card W4 in 1 Card Reader Format Support A 4 v Firewire IEEE1394 a TI TSB43AB22A IEEE1394 OHCI Host Controller and Up to 400 Mbps Expandable up to 63 devices in chains vy Storage 2 5 inch format hard disk drive 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional Purchase 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional Purchase v Keyboard amp Touch pad 86 key QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and Windows keys Built in Touch Pad v PC Card amp Multiple Card Reader OZ711MC1 PC Card OZ711MC1 Card Reader Single Slot TYPE Il Hot insertion and removal supported Multimedia Card MMC Secure Digital Card SD Memory Stick MS and MS Pro Card m appendix A product specification E Mic In Port E Audo Out SPDIF E Audio in Port E Firewire m USB2 0 Port E Ethernet E Modem E S Video mPower In mVGAPort mCard Reader EPC Card Slot E Primary Battery Pack E Feature E Adapter AC Input DC Output v Ports and Connectors One Microphone in jack One Headphone SPDIF jack One Line in jack One Firewire IEEE1394 host connector Three USB2 0 compliant connectors One for Built in for the integrated USB device One standard network Ethernet connec
47. phic chip also incorporates a hardware based motion compensation engine which gives you smooth MPEG video playback 3D graphics capability also adds realism to PC games LCD Display The computer is equipped either with a 15 0 or 15 4 inch TFT in standard format high resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors Expandability The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR SDRAM sockets for expansion allowing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as the need arises Built in Multiple Card Reader There is built in 4 in 1 card reader to access many of the portable media formats SD Card MS Card MMC Card and MS Pro Card Ethernet Port The system provides built in Ethernet network adapter for high bandwidth network connection chapter 1 getting to know the basics W Firewire IEEE1394 1394a and USB2 0 ports In addition to a full array of built in I O ports the computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2 0 ports to connect to any USB based peripheral devices W Wireless LAN Optional The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802 11 enabled Systems devices or network W Internal USB slot for integrated USB Devices The optional USB device gives you added function to the notebook chapter 1 getting to know the basics System At A Glance Top View
48. r Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the computer AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet Warning Make sure you are using a standard 3 prong AC wall socket with a ground pin If not you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer s metal parts such as the I O ports This is caused by leakage current when the AC adapter is not properly grounded via the ground pin However the amount of leakage current is within the safety regulation and is not harmful to human body 1 13 chapter 1 getting to know the basics LED Status Indicator The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook When a certain function is enabled an LED will light up The following section describes its indication System amp Power Status Indicators LED Graphic Indication Symbol T Green or Blue light indicates the WLAN module is active D Blinking green or blue light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode Blinking orange light indicates the battery g is being charged Blinking red light indicates the battery power is low when the system is turned ON Persistent green or blue light indicates the battery is Full LED off Dark indicates the system is without battery Green or blue light indicates the hard drive and or optical drive is being accessed Green or blue light indicates the numeric keypad is activated Gr
49. rive can result in permanent loss of data Make a backup copy of the drive s content before you remove it LA Note Certain models that come with the IBM brand hard drive emit a clattering sound when it is being rattled This is a normal condition m chapter 4 upgrading your computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive To replace the hard disk drive do the following 1 Turn OFF the computer Unhook the AC cord and all cables devices attached to the notebook 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity 3 Locate and remove Screw A 4 Remove HDD Cover 5 Lift the HDD module away from the bay and carefully separate the module from the HDD connector 4 3 4 4 m chapter 4 upgrading your computer HDD Connector N 6 Locate and remove 4 Screw B s from the HDD module Remove the metal case Screw B x2 an ScrewBx2 T Re attach the metal cover to the new hard drive and tighten 4 Screw B s Note the green PC board of the hard disk drive is facing against the metal case 8 Re attach the HDD module to the HDD connector 9 Put the HDD cover back and re attach Screw A Congratulations You have now completed the hard drive m chapter 4 upgrading your computer upgrade When you boot up the PC you may need to create a primary HDD part
50. rse Environment Chapter Summaries 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Performance Features 1 2 3 System at a Glance 1 4 Top View 1 4 5 6 Front and Rear Views 1 7 8 Side Views 1 9 10 Bottom View 1 11 12 AC Adapter 1 13 LED Status Indicators 1 14 Keyboard Features 1 15 Function Quick Keys 1 15 Windows Keys 1 16 Embedded Numeric Keypad 1 16 Touch Pad 1 17 Graphic Subsystem 1 18 Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 18 Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel 1 18 Opening and Closing the Display Panel 1 19 Audio Subsystem 1 20 Adjusting the Volume in Windows 1 20 Voice Recording 1 20 Modem and Modem Setting 1 21 Ethernet Adapter 1 22 2 BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY Entering the BIOS Setup Screen 2 3 Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen 2 3 BIOS Action Keys 2 3 Modifying the BIOS Settings 2 4 Main Setup 2 4 Advance Setup 2 4 5 Security Setup 2 5 6 Power Setup 2 7 Boot Setup 2 8 Exit Setup 2 9 3 BATTERY POWER amp POWER MANAGEMENT The Battery Pack 3 2 Lithium lon Battery Technology 3 2 Battery Low Power Warning 3 3 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack 3 4 5 Charging the Battery and Charging Time 3 5 Checking the Battery Level 3 6 Prolonging the Battery s Life and Usage Cycles 3 6 Using Windows Power Options 3 7 Windows Power Schemes 3 7 8 Suspend Modes 3 9 10 Power Button Action 3 11 Low Battery Warning 3 12 Power Manual Quick Access 3 13 4 UPGRADIN
51. rus Protection Disabled Enabled Install or Change the Password To enable or disable the boot sector protection When Enabled BIOS gives a warning when any program attempts to rewrite or delete the boot sector 2 5 chapter 2 bios setup and security feature 2 6 Note About Boot Sector Virus Protection If enabled the following warning message appears when a program attempts to alter the boot sector You may have to enter N several times to prevent the boot sector write Boot Sector Write Possible VIRUS Continue Y N The following warning message appears when a program attempts to format the hard disk drive Format Possible VIRUS Continue Y N _ Using Password Protection Two Levels of Password Protection are available The BIOS provides both a Supervisor and a User password If you try to activate both passwords the Supervisor password must be set first The passwords activate two different levels of protection 1 System always asks for password every time it is powered on 2 System asks for password only when you attempt to enter BIOS utility The passwords are encrypted and stored in NVRAM Make sure you write them down or memorize them If you lost the passwords the computer may need to be sent back to the factory or to an authorized service dealer to reset the passwords chapter 2 bios setup and security feature Power Setup Selections Description Sub menu Int
52. s accessible via the control panel window Schemes are easy to understand based on notebook usage scenarios and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Power Options icon Always on mode puts the processor into maximum performance mode which provides no power saving The other schemes control processor performance based on demand For example Max Battery mode lowers the processor s speed and voltage to conserve power as much as possible 3 7 chapter 3 battery power amp power management 3 8 Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Portable Laptop Minimal Power Management Max Battery When computer is i Plugged in unnmngo ji m n3 g batteries Turn off monitor After 15 mins v After 5 mins Turn off hard disks After 30 mins After 5 mins System standby After 20 mins v After 5 mins System hibemates After 3 hours After 2 hours OK Cancel Apply In this dialog box you can manually set the LCD and hard drive s time out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column Lower time out values will save more battery power Note Also consult Windows user
53. sed batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ATTENTION Il y a danger d xplosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avcc unc batterie du meme type ou d un type recommande par le constructer Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemBen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Der Arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 betragt 70dB A oder weniger Zum Netzanschlua dieses Gerates ist eine geprufte Leitung zu verwenden Fur einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerategewicht groBer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als 1 HO5VV F 3G 0 75mm 2 2X0 75 mm conductors einzusetzen Die Steckdose muB nahe dem Gerat angebracht und leicht zuganglich sein CAUTION Thispart ish ot Be C are ful VORSICHT Diese Flache wird sehr heiss When you see this symbol be careful as this spot may be very hot
54. te in 1 2 month 3 2 chapter 3 battery power amp power management Battery Low Power Warning 1 Low Battery Warning Low battery condition occurs when battery power is reduced to 6926 The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps once every 16 seconds or SO 2 Very Low Battery Warning Very Low battery condition occurs at 3 power remaining The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4 second interval When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition you will have about 3 5 minutes to save your current work EN Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius 32 degree F or above 60 degree C 140F This may adversely affect the battery pack Note Press Fn F3 to turn off the battery warning beep 3 3 chapter 3 battery power amp power management Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery Pack 1 Place the notebook bottom side up on a flat and secured surface 2 Pushthe latch and pull the battery s hard case away from the notebook Q ft 3 4 chapter 3 battery power amp power management To Install the Battery Pack 1 Place the notebook bottom side up on a flat and secured surface 2 Carefully insert the battery pack into the battery compartment of the notebook Charging the Battery and Charg
55. tery if you want the system to enter suspend mode more often Or select Always On if your notebook PC is plugged into an AC power source Home Office Desk Portable Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different m chapter 4 upgrading your computer CH AP TER v FOUR UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER In this chapter you will learn how to upgrade the DRAM hard disk drive and to install the optional wireless LAN mini PCI Warning We strongly recommend that you send your notebook back to your dealer or agent for the optional hardware upgrade 4 1 m chapter 4 upgrading your computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the original drive with one of larger capacity can increase the hard drive capacity of your computer The computer uses a 9 5 mm height 2 5 inch Ultra ATA 66 100 133 type hard disk Be sure to make a backup copy of all your data before attempting this operation Warning Hard drive upgrade is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty SNE Warning Apply care when handling the hard disk L Do not drop or apply any shock m Do not press on the cover a Do not touch the connector with your fingertips m Mishandling of the hard d
56. timed If you double click too slowly your notebook responds as if you single clicked twice 2 Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad Also keep the surface of touch pad clean and dry to prolong its life 3 The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Heavy touch does not produce better response 1 17 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Graphic Subsystem Your computer uses a high performance 15 1 inch active matrix TFT panel with high resolution and multi million colors for comfortable viewing The Intel Extreme Graphic 2 video graphics accelerator which is Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible performs graphic rendering at a lighting fast speed Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses special key combinations called hot keys to control brightness Press Fn F7 to increase the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brightness m To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal backlight uses less power Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display 1 Setthe brightness to the lowest comfortable setting Fn F8 2 When working at your desk connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal display Fn F4 3 Do not disable the suspend time outs 4 Ifyou are using AC po
57. tor RJ 45 One modem phone connector RJ11 One S video TV out output connector One DC in connector One 15 pin VGA connector One 4 in 1 Card Reader slot One PC Card Slot type II Battery Pack AC Adapter Li ion 6 Cell pack 11 1V x 4400 mAh or Li ion 9 Cell pack 11 1V x 6600 mAh Low battery state with low battery warning beep Uniwill SmartPower Power Management Smart Battery Compliant low battery warning beep Autosensing AC in 100 240V DC out 20V 65W A 5 m appendix A product specification E PnP Function E Self Test E Auto Detection EPower Management E Security E Other Features mOo S i Dimension mWeight E Environmental Limits A 6 BIOS AMI PnP BIOS Power On Self Test DRAM auto detection auto sizing L2 Cache auto detection Hard disk type auto detection APM 1 2 Advanced Power Management amp ACPI 2 0 Advanced Configuration Power Interface Two Level Password Protections 32bit access Ultra DMA PIO5 Mode support Multi boot capability Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 XP DOS v Physical Specification 15 inch platform 333 W x 272 D x 25 3 33 1 H mm 6 06 Ibs 2 75 KG with 15 LCD DVD ROM Drive and 6 cell battery pack 15 4 inch platform 358 W x 272 D x 25 3 33 1 H mm 6 61 lbs 3 KG with 15 4 LCD DVD ROM Drive and 6 cell battery pack Operating Temperature 5 to 30 C 41 to 86 F Operating Humidity 20 to 90 percent RH
58. trial Standard C8303 15 A 125 VAC configuration Other Countries a The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country Acceptable agencies are BSI UK OVE Australia CEBEC Belgium SEMKO Sweden FIMKO Finland DEMKO Denmark NEMKO Norway SETI Finland EANSW Australia SEV Switzerland IMQ Italy UTE France B 5 m appendix B agency regulatory notices B 6 CCC China PSB Singapore PSE Japan BSMI Taiwan B Polish VDE Germany SASO Saudi Arabia a The flexible cord must be of a HAR harmonized type HO5VV F 3 conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0 03 square inches u The minimum specification for the flexible cord for Class Il product are 1 2X0 75 mm conductors 2 2 conductor cord a The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 250 VAC CAUTION MODEL 255xly IS DESIGNED TO USE WITH THE FLLOWING AC ADAPTER MODEL ONLY Manufacture LITE ON ELECTRONICS INC LI SHIN INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE CORP Model PA 1650 01 65W PA1650 02 65W 0335C2065 65W 0335A2065 65W Telephone lines requirement a The appropriate utilization of 26AWG telephone line cord on unit CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use on
59. ubject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms E EN55022 1998 A1 2 A2 2 LASS B EN61000 3 2 2 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A1 2003 IEC61000 4 2 2001 IEC61000 4 3 2002 A1 2002 IEC61000 4 4 1995 A1 2000 A2 2001 IEC61000 4 5 2001 IEC61000 4 6 2001 IEC61000 4 8 2001 IEC61000 4 11 2001 EN50082 IEC801 2 IEC801 3 IEC801 4 Electro magnetic Immunity EN 300 328 2 EN 300 328 1 EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 ETSI 300 328 ETSI 301 489 Electro magnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matter TBR21 ETSI TBR21 Terminal Equipment u EN60950 IEC950 I T E Product Safety Canadian Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites da
60. wer and have no external monitor attached change to suspend mode when not in use 1 18 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display push the LCD latch inwardly and lift up the lid Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position To close the display cover fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place BIS na To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when closing Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed 1 19 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Audio Subsystem Your computer s audio subsystem is Sound Blaster Pro compatible Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume press Fn F5 To decrease the volume press Fn F6 Adjusting the Audio Volume in Windows 1 Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Voice Recording A built in microphone allows you to record sound You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built in microphone For example you may use Microsoft Sound Recorder 1 20 chapter 1 getting to know the basics Modem Your computer comes with a 56K V 92 internal fax modem and a phone jack RJ 11 which is located on the left side of your computer Use a telephone cable to connect the computer to the telephone wa

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