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1. D Introduction Figure l 7 Left Side View Vent External Monitor Port RJ 11 Phone Jack RJ 45 LAN Jack 2 USB 2 0 Ports PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Ph NOOR 0 m 1 14 Left Side View Left Side View a Vent This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating PLAS Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan intake while the computer is in use External Monitor Port Connect an external monitor to this port to allow dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor see Display Devices amp Options on page 3 7 Introduction RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in modem You may plug the telephone line di Cj rectly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL a 2 USB 2 0 Ports ome These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA
2. When press the seep button on ay computer When prer the sleep button on my computer Stond ty Power Button Lid Sensor Sleep Resume Sleep Button Figure 3 12 Power Options Advanced Power Buttons Sleep Button You may also configure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn Esc from the menu illustrated in Figure 3 13 In Windows this is referred to as the Sleep button Enabling Power Options 3 19 Advanced Controls SNS AG Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dis card used battery ac cording to the manufacturer s in structions Figure 3 13 Power Options Alarm amp Power Meter Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 21 for instructions on how to do this Battery Life Your computer s battery life is dependent upon many factors including the programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help pro long the battery life if configured appropriately Pawas Schans Aluma Power Meter Advanced H amate 21S h
3. Figure 3 9 Control Panel Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help Power Options Oe O B O sah Geproves FHI Control Panel CESE Control Panel GB Switch to Category view See Also Windows Update Help and Support i SS Administrative Bluetooth Date and Time Display Tool Accessibility Add Hardware Options w B Folder Options Fonts gt e Mouse Network Connections fA Scheduled Sound Effect Tasks Manager v 92 92 features Wireless Link settings pe or MOV ame eiers Modem D Sounds and Audio Devices S Intel R Configuration D Internet Options 3 gt o Keyboard Modem Settings e 3 Speech System Taskbar and User Accounts Start Menu You may conserve power through individual components or throughout the whole system 3 14 Enabling Power Options Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the computer s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate modes see Conserving Power System on pa
4. In the Sound Playback and Sound Recording menus choose Realtek AC97 Audio Click the Sounds tab and make sure that the tickbox to Show volume control on the taskbar is ticked Click OK Bluetooth Module 7 7 A Bluetooth Support in Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows XP Service Pack 2 includes sup port for Bluetooth de vices once the device is enabled By installing the driver you will get additional application support for your Bluetooth device 7 8 Bluetooth Module Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Bluetooth Driver Installation WinXP Turn the Bluetooth module on if the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel Insert the Bluetooth CD ROM into the CD drive The program will run automatically Click Install Drivers and Application Software and click Next Click the button to accept the license agreement then click Next Click Next gt Install gt Finish click OK Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue The System Properties window should be open if the window is not open see Windows XP Service Pack 2 on page 4 4 for instructions click Device Manager button from the Hardware tab Click next to Bluetooth Radios if its sub items are not shown Right click Generic Bluetooth Radio and select Update Driver Select No not this time and click Next When the Hardware Update Wizard appears click Install from a list or specific
5. at the bottom left of the keyboard gives you quick one button access to the My Computer folder on your computer Programming the HK Buttons HK Buttons Function WwW Activate the default Internet browser M Activate the default e mail program Cp Toggle power to the module s Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera modules Using The Computer Table 2 4 HK Buttons HK Buttons 2 15 Using The Computer B r Function Keys and Numeric Keypad Other Keyboards Function Keys If your keyboard is On the bottom left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Function key The Fn key n of ae eu allows you to change operational features instantly To use the functions press De Ween ae and hold the Fn key then press the appropriate function key F5 F12 etc change you can use any standard USB key located on your keyboard board The system will detect and enable it Keys Description automatically Howev er special functions hot Fn Function Key keys unique to the sys Fn Esc Sleep Resume Toggle tem s regular keyboard Fn 4 F5 Mute Toggle may not work Fn F6 Display Toggle Fn F9 Decrease LCD Brightness Fn F10 Increase LCD Brightness Fn F11 Decrease Audio Volume Table 2 5 Fn F12 Increase Audio Volume Function Keys Fn Scr Lk Scroll Lock Toggle 2 16 Function Keys and Numeric Keypad Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypa
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7. e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting e Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where neces sary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Power Troubleshooting Problem You turned on the power but it doesn t work Possible Cause Solution Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the battery is present and seated properly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The Battery LED
8. 1 BIOS Util ities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then you should try to look through all the documentation Do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin Introduction Ze Notes Check the light colored boxes with the mark above to find detailed information about the computer s features Overview 1 1 D Introduction Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safe ty information indicated by the 7 symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP etc have their own manuals as do applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs If you have questions about the operating systems or pro grams then please consult the appropriate manuals System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a dif ferent system you will find this manual refers to the fol
9. 5 Press the power button to turn on Quick Start Guide 1 3 D Introduction System Map Your computer has a lot of built in features Most of these are enabled by your operating system Further explanations of the various subsystems are covered in the chapter or pages indicated Getting to Know Your Computer The following graphics will help you to become familiar with the basic func tions and learn the location of the various ports and components of your com puter Model Differences This notebook series includes two different model types Model A has a stan dard screen Model B has a wide screen see LCD on page A 3 for details Both models include two different designs note the touchpad and buttons see Figure I 1 as illustrated on page 1 5 1 4 System Map Introduction A Design Differences Model A Model A Design Design II There are also col ored gloss style top cover designs for both model types See for an illus tration Note the spe cific care instructions for this type of cover Model B Figure 1 1 Wide Screen Model amp Design Design Differences System Map 1 5 D Introduction Figure I 2 Gloss Style Top Cover 1 6 System Map Gloss Style Top Cover Designs Some designs within this notebook series have colored gloss style top covers Note the following guidelines for care and attention of this type of top cover Remove the protect
10. Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Infor mation contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the man ufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trademarks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer January 2005 Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise aut
11. we Support Mode Note You may configure the resolution and refresh rate for both display devices in Extended Desktop mode only In Mirrored mode you may only configure the resolution and refresh rate for the Primary display device LCD or CRT See page 3 72 for fur ther instructions on en abling and configuring Extended Desktop mode Figure 3 7 Support Modes Advanced Controls To Enable Extended Desktop Display Properties WinXP Only WE 1 Plug the external monitor into the appropriate port 2 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Control Extended Desktop Panel Configuration is pe i 3 Double click Display icon if you are in Category View choose You can drag any Appearance and Themes icons or windows 4 Inthe Display Properties dialog box click Settings tab across to either display 5 Click the appropriate monitor icon e g B and make sure you have desktop which makes checked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click it possible to have one Apply program visible in one of the displays and a different program visi ble in the other display Dip ley pienenes es Click the appropriate EE monitor icon to be able to select the option to extend the desktop on to it Figure 3 8 7 Display Properties a Less 5 Moe ihent 22 bi Extended Desktop 1 eae S Mode m 6 Use the control panel to drag the monitors to match the
12. Version Conflict Message During driver installation if you encounter any file version conflict message please click Yes to choose to keep the existing newer version Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To Drivers amp Utilities do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Add Remove Programs item If you see the individual driver listed if not see below uninstall it following the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the comput er Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add Remove Pro grams item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Control Panel 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab gt Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 4 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts Overview 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 7 the drivers must be installed Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Man in this
13. gt Programs All Programs gt Wlan gt WLAN Config all Connections uration Utility and may then be accessed from the icon in the taskbar See Changing the Control Setting in WinXP on page 7 4 Figure 7 1 INPROCOMM WLAN Utility Mini PCI Wireless LAN Module 7 3 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Changing the Control Setting in WinXP The operating system is the default setting for wireless LAN control in Win XP It is recommended that you switch to use the INPROCOMM Wireless LAN Configuration Utility to control your WLAN connection Check the User s Manual for instructions on how to do this 1 Right click the WLAN icon J in the taskbar and click Open Network Con nections 2 Click to select the Wireless Network Connection and then click Change Settings of this connection or right click it and scroll to select properties 3 Click Wireless Networks tab 4 Click to remove the tick in the tickbox Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings then click OK 5 Double click the WLAN icon ij in the taskbar to begin using the INPROCOMM Wireless LAN Configuration Utility to control the WLAN connection 7 4 Mini PCl Wireless LAN Module Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules fie k Wen Poote Tock Adwrced Pip Oi O i8 Pan rim z O eri Corrector Disable Status rere Figure 7 2 Repair s aoe Switching WLAN iepa view Available Wireless Netw
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15. 4 for in button at the front of f formation on upgrading replacing your hard disk drive the computer see Module ON OFF T Ae Drive Warning Button on page 1 13 Don t try to remove the hard disk HDD while the system is on This could cause data loss or damage Unauthorized removal or tampering with the HDD may violate your warranty If you are in doubt consult your service representative Wireless LAN Network amp Bluetooth Modules If your configuration includes the module s make sure to install the driver see Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules on page 7 I and sidebar note 1 20 Bottom View Chapter 2 Using The Computer Overview To learn more about using your computer please read this chapter This chapter includes e The Power Sources e Turning on the Computer e The LED Indicators e The Auto Mail Checker e The Hard Disk Drive e The Optical CD DVD Device e The PC Card Slot e The HK Buttons e The Function Keys amp Numeric Keypad e The TouchPad amp Buttons Mouse e Adding a Printer general guidelines Using The Computer Overview 2 1 Using The Computer a Power Buiton as Standby or Hibernate Button If you are using a fully ACPI compliant OS such as Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP you can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the system into Standby or Hibernate mode see you
16. D will flash green In Hiber nate mode the LED will be off If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will If you have set your computer to enter remain green 8 Standby mode when the lid when I close the lid of my portable computer of the computer is closed the Lid Sensor de tects when the lid LCD panel is closed the system will not resume normal operation when the lid is opened Press a key on the keyboard to resume operation Lid Sensor Power Options Properties Power Options Properties 7R Posts Schemas Alama Power Mena Advarcnd Hbamsie Pomm 5 tima Porn Mele Advanend Hibernate Posse Schares Alama Power Mean Advanced Htenale Select he power taving seting you ward to ure y Select tee power saving estinga pou werd to use Sanct the poneseaving settings you ward io use Ope Opeons ren C Always show icon on the tankbsr D Asas show icon on the taatbar Alna stow can on tha hashar EZ Bowes ter paroni otan congade renane hom vary 2 Pronet io anon nren cemere resumes tom santy 2 Brogt t prewed whan congaam imua um tarty Pime basan Pomes taston Pomen tmr When close the id ot my potable computer re the hd of rp plate compaho When chose the bed of my porate computer Stand by a Stand by When greas the power button on my computer Sha anm When press the power button on my computer Shut down
17. Monitor Port One Ru 11 Jack for Plug amp Play Fax Modem One Headphone Out Jack One Ru 45 Jack for 100M Max Fast Ethernet One Microphone In Jack One DC in Jack Communication 56K Plug amp Play Fax Modem V 90 92 Compliant 10M 100M Max Fast Ethernet PC Camera with USB Interface 802 11g Wireless LAN Module with Mini PCl Interface Bluetooth 1 1 amp MDC Modem Combo Module optional Power Management Supports ACPI 2 0 Supports Battery Low Sleep Mode Power Button as Sleep Resume Key Supports Resume From Modem Ring Supports Hibernate Mode Supports Wake on LAN Supports Standby Mode Feature Power Model A and B Specifications Model A Full Range AC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 47 63Hz DC Output 20V 3 25A 65W One 4 cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 2200mAH standard One 6 cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 4400mAH optional Model B Full Range AC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 47 63Hz DC Output 20V 3 25A 65W One 6 cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 4400mAH standard One 12 cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 8800mAH optional Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating Non Operating 20 80 10 90 Physical Dimensions amp Weight Model A 312mm w 263mm d 27 5mm h Min 2 2 kg without Battery Model B 360mm w 273mm d 27 5mm h Min 2 5 kg withou
18. Right Side VieW onvnenaerei no AAAA 1 16 D a E E eneae a C In Jack sian dideanensonaninen sin 1 16 Preface Headphone Out Jack oo eects eeeeeeees 1 16 S PDIB OUt Jack wicesscsesieenssertescivseaveteardevccevereases 1 16 Optical Device Bay oo eee eect eeeeseeeeeeeenees 1 17 DGrI Jack hoenear inini oa ai a 1 17 Reat VieW nareriseriecarnern ucts beestes 1 18 Security LOCK SIOU vcsvsscvecsescieesaestessceeseeneeahgosseennts 1 18 Vent susene a atinawa Wensaaeents 1 18 Bottom View soroan ne NS 1 19 Vent Fan Intake eis hcistackeasinvcceasteidhs a 1 20 Battery gaiis 1 20 Hard Disk Dive swiriesiisiciriieesetinnnnsi 1 20 Wireless LAN Network amp Bluetooth Modules 1 20 Using The Computer OVERVIEW isseeesiieshs ced eiia R e aa 2 1 The Power Sources ccccccesseceesseeceessscessseeeeeesseeeens 2 2 AC Adapter sieriem 2 2 Batey oes ssecsseabes take ines aaciagsiageateatasanze satvenzesssnacunmesatis 2 2 Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter 2 3 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 0 2 3 Turning on the Computer eee eee eeeeees 2 4 LED Indicators senemocie 2 5 LED Status Indicators ccccceceseeeteeeceeeeeeeeeees 2 5 LED Power amp Communication Indicators 2 6 Auto Mail Checker 0 cccccecccecsseeeseeseeeseeeseeeeneneens 2 7 XIV Hard Disk DVE wisiscceaaensinsiseteviveciesns dedebudesecssadee stots 2 9 Optical CD DVD Device 0 cee eeeeeeeseneeteeeees 2 10 Hoading DISCS biesen eiar 2 1
19. click Control Panel then double click the Printers and Faxes icon Cate gory View gt Printers and Other Hardware Double click your fax icon to bring up the Fax Console Click the Tools menu and scroll down to Configure Fax Click Next gt Next and make sure that the fax device is the Smart Link 56K Voice Modem PORN Bluetooth Module 7 9 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules FAX Win2000 1 2 3 7 10 Bluetooth Module Go to the Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Fax icon Click Advanced Options tab and click the Open Fax Service Management Console button Click Devices in the Tree window on the left The fax devices will be displayed in the right window with the device with the highest priority displayed at the top Select the Smart Link 56K Voice Modem and use the arrows to move it to the top of the priority list then close the windows Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules PC Camera If you have purchased the optional PC Camera you will need to install the de A vice driver for it as indicated on the following pages make sure you install Taking Still Pictures the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 7 Use the Mod You may take still pic ule ON OFF Button see Module ON OFF Button on page 1 13 to toggle tures in the Windows power to the PC Camera module XP operating system only Vaan ANS D
20. configuration options Select the Equalizer tab and click the ON tickbox Make sure that all the sliders are set to the top level 12dB then click OK and close the open windows The compact disc cannot be read The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 10 The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 12 Audio amp CD Device 8 11 Troubleshooting Keyboard and Mouse Problem Possible Cause Solution Unwelcome numbers If the LED A is lit then Num Lock is turned ON appear when typing have installed a new You have not installed the driver to enable any extra functions Make sure you read the external keyboard or documentation which comes with any new external device and make sure you install the mouse but cannot use all driver for it as this will allow you to access any extra functions which come with your of the listed functions device Be Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys uniq
21. g ina CD wallet e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Startup password for the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 11 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes A Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus programs to check all e mail attachments Note You sho
22. on installing the driver and see Making Adjustments for the Display on page 3 3 for instructions on configuring the video driver Display 8 9 Troubleshooting Boot Password Problem Possible Cause Solution You forget the boot If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact password your service representative for help SNE R Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk SSS ae a a I a SS 8 10 Boot Password Troubleshooting Audio amp CD Device Problem The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low Possible Cause Solution The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F11 and F12 see Function Keys and Numeric Keypad on page 2 16 to adjust The headphone is plugged into the wrong jack It should be plugged into the headphone out jack see Headphone Out Jack on page 1 16 The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low when playing a Video CD The Equalizer settings in the Audio Configuration control panel is set too low Click the AC97 Audio Configuration icon amp in the taskbar for
23. on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page 3 20 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter a Proper handling of the Battery Pack e DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances e DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other The Power Sources 2 3 Using The Computer B E Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press Shutdown the power button on the front panel Note that you should always shut your com When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Standby Hiber puter down by choos nate Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds ing na Siue Denm pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Win this feature dows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems a Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off 2 4 Turning on the Computer Using The Computer LED Indicators cu There are two sets of LED indicators LE
24. or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device PC Card Slot The 3 3V 5V slot may be used for a Type II PC card PC cards were also pre viously referred to as PCMCIA and fully supports Cardbus Refer to PC Card Slot on page 2 14 for more information Left Side View 1 15 D Introduction Figure l 8 Right Side View Microphone In Jack Headphone Out Jack S PDIF Out Jack CD Device Bay DC In Jack po oR wo A Q ATL 1 16 Right Side View Right Side View Microphone in Jack Record on your notebook computer with an external microphone Headphone Out Jack Headphones may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s vol ume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Out Sony Philips Digital Interface Format jack allows you to connect your DVD capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound Introduction Optical Device Bay The optical device bay will contain a 5 25 CD DVD type optical device and the device type is dependent on your purchase option see Optional on page A 6 For more information on using the drive please refer to Optical CD DVD Device on page 2 10 WANE A S CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD DVD e g due to an unexpected power interrup tion you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emerg
25. physical arrangement you wish to use In the example shown in Figure 3 9 the primary monitor J is on the left the secondary display is on the right 3 12 Display Devices amp Options Advanced Controls Power Management Features To conserve power especially when using the battery your notebook comput er uses the ACPI power management system Power management conserves OS Note power by controlling individual components of the computer the monitor and Power management hard disk drive or the whole system functions will vary slightly depending on your operating system For more information it Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech is best to refer to the niques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and user s manual of your thermal states of devices and processors For example it enables the OS to set Perating system devices into low power states based on user settings and information from ap Note All pictures plications ACPI is fully supported in Windows 2000 and Windows XP used on the following pages are from the Windows XP OS Power Management Features 3 13 Advanced Controls Enabling Power Options Power Options are enabled through the control panel in your Windows sys tem Power Options With other operating systems you may have power management available so check your documentation
26. power indicator T is blinking orange Low Battery Plug in the AC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Schemes on page 3 15 check its settings You may also be using a PC Card device that is drawing a lot of power The battery pack will not charge and the charge indicator light is off The battery is already fully charged and the indicator light is broken Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information on page 3 20 Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options A peripheral device or PC Card is consuming a lot of power Turn off the unused device to save power Power 8 7 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The notebook feels too Make sure the notebook is properly ventilated and a vent fan intake is not blocked If this hot doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the vents aren t blocked and the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 18 Make sure you re
27. program tells the system how to configure itself and man age basic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen in Figure 5 1 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usu ally because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combina tion and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will ap pear 5 4 The Setup Program BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup a Setup Menus Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five 5 menu headings When you select a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed The ctu venus shown in this section on each screen to make changes to Setup are for reference only Your computer s men Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of us will indicate the con figuration appropriate for your model and op tions the screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you
28. see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that subject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Program 5 5 BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 2 Advanced Security Boot Main Menu Item Specific Help E 12 05 System Date 09 22 2004 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or Legacy Diskette A Disabled lt Enter gt selects field Primary Master Toshiba MK3018GAP PM Secondary Master QSI DVD ROM SDR 083 PM QuickBoot Mode Enabled Floppy Check Disabled System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 989 KB System Time amp Date The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to re flect these changes E gt E gt EEL__ EE I a aS 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities Legacy Diskette A This control allows you to enable reconfigure the floppy disk drive Primary Master Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of the HDD that fits in the computers HDD bay These items are configured automatically for you Secondary Master Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of the CD de vice These items are configured automatically for you QuickBoot Mode Enable this option to eliminate the memor
29. takes the shortest time to return to full operation During Standby the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memo ry When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Standby mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your notebook to au tomatically enter Hibernate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button Power Options Properties m Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your Cy When your computer hibemates it stores whatever it has in computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state Hibemate Enable hibemation Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 6 015 MB Disk space required to hibernate 248 MB 3 18 Enabling Power Options Advanced Controls Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi AG bernate mode In Standby mode the LED
30. using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents fan intakes to be blocked 8 8 Power Troubleshooting Display Problem Possible Cause Solution Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn screen Esc see Function Keys and Numeric Keypad on page 2 16 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F9 F10 see Opening the LCD on page 3 2 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F6 see Switching Enabling Displays Keyboard on page 3 8 If an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears onthe You haven t used the key combination to switch the display options Press the Fn F6 key external monitor have combination to toggle through the options plugged in and powered You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control on Panel See What to Install on page 4 1 for instructions
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32. Balance Red Green Blue Y IV Auto Enable SSS SSS E PC Camera 7 15 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules 7 16 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start work ing again Then call your service representative SEES SaaS aa SS ae Overview 8 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet I
33. D Power amp Communication Indi cators and LED Status Indicators on your computer that will display help ful information about the current status of the computer The LED Power amp Communication Indicators are also visible when the top of your computer is closed Figure 2 1 na LED Indicators Power amp Communication Indicators LED Status Indicators LED Status Indicators Table 2 1 Icon Color Description LED Status Indicators 5 Green Hard Disk CD Device activity a Scroll Lock p Green The Module s WLAN PC Camera Bluetooth is are On Green Number Lock is activated To enable and disable the Scroll Lock feature Green Caps Lock is activated press the Fn and ScrLk keys simultane ously Green Scroll Lock is activated to activate press Fn amp ScrLk ED ED ED LED Indicators 2 5 Using The Computer B LED Power amp Communication Indicators Table 2 2 LED Power amp Icon Color Description Communication Orange DC power is plugged in Indicators D Green The computer is on Blinking Green The computer is in standby mode Orange The battery is being charged Green The battery is fully charged Blinking Orange The battery has reached critically low power status M Blinking Green New mail has arrived 2 6 LED Indicators Auto Mail Checker After you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail Checker program see What to
34. Displays Driver on page 3 9 3 8 Display Devices amp Options Advanced Controls Switching Enabling Displays Driver Use the video driver s see What to Install on page 4 1 built in controls to switch between the displays as follows g 1 Plug the external monitor into the appropriate port Go to the SiS Utility Manager see the instructions in SiS Utility Tray Manager on page 3 5 and choose Driver Mode Setting 3 Ifthe device list box doesn t show any plugged in devices click Display devices detection button and click to put a check in Power on secondary device box 4 Click OK gt OK and Yes to keep the settings Default Monitor and SiS M661MX Properties Driver Mode Setting Driver Mode ZA Figure 3 5 Driver Mode Setting Control Panel General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management L a Utility Manager i Gamma Correction CRT Video Settings E Product and File Information Power on secondary device Display devices detection re 1024 by 768 pixels True Color 32 bit 60 Hz Support Modes Display Devices amp Options 3 9 Advanced Controls Driver Mode Setting A Mirrored desktop simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the Secondary display s Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presentation etc An Extended desktop not available in Windows 2000 allows t
35. Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be dam aged Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer SS i ae 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating element This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly damaged Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight p Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect the system Don t use or store the com puter in a humid environment Do not place the computer on any surface that will block the vents IV Preface Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all programs Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform
36. Fre quent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks Xl Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light e Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position XII Preface Contents NOCE asi ccsseecsiedeaesaseisdassotedediaosiaisatessoineaasedenerataaneernianes I Top View with LCD Panel Open Model A 1 8 Trademark S nesteet ereer aree o erea e ENE N I Top View with LCD Panel Open Model B 1 9 FCC Statement eccecccccccccccccscsscecccececccceeeeeeeeeeseees I PC Came tar orereta E Seaweeds 1 10 Instructions for Care and Operation 0 IV LCD Patel secisisi Sinckacsatectigiseccdesanictaveasteiecasecses 1 10 Power Safety cc edectssecadanenvinetamenwmaindes VI LED Power amp Communication Indicators 1 10 B attery Precautions cccccccccccececcecececccceseceseecee VIL Stereo Speakers EAN calmed even TO awlenaaienamenaneenes 1 10 Cleaning case seta lates teeta ee tte VIII PAG SENSOR een e A 1 11 Ser ViCi E eoa e E ais VIEL LED Status Indicators ssssseesssseeeeeeesnnne
37. Install on page 4 1 you may then configure it to give you noti fication when you receive new mail You must be online to receive this noti fication note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol and your default mail program does not need to be open The Auto Mail Checker appears as an icon in the taskbar if you do not see the icon in the taskbar go to Start gt Programs All Programs gt Auto Mail Checker gt Auto Mail Checker Right clicking on the icon will bring up the following options menu If you have not input your mail account data then you will be prompted to do so oen Check Mail Reset Turn Off Start Exit Select Open to bring up the control panel for the program Using The Computer Figure 2 2 Auto Mail Checker Startup Menu Auto Mail Checker 2 7 Using The Computer a Note Check with your Inter net Service Provider network administrator or Mail Service provid er for details on what to put on these pages Figure 2 3 Auto Mail Checker Account Setup and Options 2 8 Auto Mail Checker You may then configure the options for your mailserver name password pro gram and methods of notification Auto Mail Checker Mail Received Host Port Ww a User ID 0 0 0 0 Password Mail Checking Interval 3 minutes 2l seconds Start Hide Auto Mail Checker Connection Account Special Group Options Options Setting IV Enable Mail LED IV E
38. Portable Laptop as the default scheme 3 16 Enabling Power Options Conserving Power System With this function you can stop the notebook s operation and restart where you left off This system features Standby and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hiber nate tab in the Power Options control panel Figure 3 12 on page 3 18 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the sys tem on standby instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Enabling Power Options 3 17 Advanced Controls Advanced Controls we System Resume The system can re sume from Standby mode by e Pressing the power button e Pressing the key combination Fn Esc e An alarm resume that is enabled and expires e An incoming call received on the modem Figure 3 11 Enable Hibernation Standby Standby saves the least amount of power but
39. Using The Computer Adding a Printer 2 19 Using The Computer Parallel Printer This is still the most common type of printer A Parallel to USB converter may be purchased at most computer stores Install Instructions 1 Setup the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink cartridge etc 2 Attach the parallel cable to the printer 3 Connect the printer s parallel cable to the Parallel to USB converter and then plug the converter into the USB port 4 Turn ON the printer 5 Turn ON the computer 6 Windows some operating systems may require a driver to recognize the parallel to USB adapter will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions 2 20 Adding a Printer Chapter 3 Advanced Controls Overview This chapter covers e Advanced Video Controls e Power and Battery Management Features Note All operating system pictures in this manual are from the Microsoft Windows XP OS Advanced Controls ri Drivers You are unable to use most advanced con trols until the neces sary drivers and utilities are properly in stalled If your system hasnt been properly configured your ser vice representative may have already done that for you re fer to What to In stall on page 4 1 for installation instruc tions Overview 3 1 Advanced Controls Advanced Video Controls AS T
40. alled When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dows XP from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot Menu 5 12 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities Boot devices usually are hard drives floppy drives CD ROMs and LANs Local Area Networks When you specify a device as a boot device on the Boot Menu it requires the availability of an operating system on that device Most home computers come with an operating system already installed on Drive C If you wish to boot from a CD ROM you will need to add it to the boot order As a general rule the order below is recommended Removable Devices usually floppy disks CD ROM DVD ROM Drive Hard Drive Network Boot O In everyday use you will usually boot from the hard drive however there may be occasions when it is advantageous to boot from a floppy disk or CD ROM DVD ROM Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 6 Exit Menu Security Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will return the Set
41. at you will install all drivers and utilities from the built in CD device and it is assigned to Drive D In addition all file extensions can be seen Je Log off re fo Turn Off Computer Windows XP Professional In this case D is the drive specified for your CD de vice Not all computers are setup the same way and some computers have the CD listed under a different Look in Audio My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents My Recent i My Computer Documents lt Local Disk C tA M3808_D2 D drive letter e g if you have two hard drives or hard disk partitions one may be designated as Drive C and the other as Drive D In this case the CD device may be designated as Drive E Please make sure you are actually navigating to the correct drive letter for the CD device lE Desktop lt Local Disk F Shared Documents My Documents My Network Places E Setcofmt setup My Documents When you click the Browse button after clicking Run in the Start menu you will see the Look in di alogue box at the top of the Browse window Click the scroll button to navigate to My Computer to display the devices and drive letters My Computer File name My Nonok _ Flee ot gee Progene Figure 4 1 Navigate Browse to _LL_LL_L_L__L__L_ SS Sa ae SS 4 2 Overview Service Packs Check the wa
42. ating systems are cov ered e Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional and Home Editions What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces sary for the proper operation of the computer The optional Wireless LAN module optional Blue tooth module and optional PC Camera drivers are on separate CD ROMs supplied Table 4 1 on page 4 7 lists what you need to install manually according to your choice of the operating system It is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in the table Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wire less LAN PC Camera and Bluetooth modules are provided in Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules on page 7 1 Make sure that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 7 SSS SS Sa a a a Overview 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities Activate Windows Ve Navigate Browse to D Tip Set Program Access and Defaults BE Hios cides Type the name of a program folder document or Windows Update Internet resource and Windows will open it for you UE Programs j i D Drivers Audio Setup exe B Documents E Settings J search Cancel Browse Help and Support You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to Navigate Browse to D We assume th
43. book Pro Copyright 1985 2003 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved Build Time 12 17 04 17 30 43 SiS661MX A1l FirstBIOS M3 Series R1 00 D8C KBC Ver 1 00 D1 CPU Intel R Celeron R M processor 639K System RAM Passed 989M Extended RAM Passed 1024K Cache SRAM Passed System BIOS shadowed Fixed Disk 0 TOSHIBA MK3018GAP ATAPI CD ROM QSI DVD ROM SDR 083 Figure 5 1 Mouse intialized POST Screen Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt e Press lt F1 gt to resume e lt F2 gt to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the cor rect configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup
44. ced Menu This item enables or disables USB hardware support USB BIOS Legacy Support Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not normally support USB functionality e g DOS The default setting is En abled and does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows USB 2 0 Host Advanced Menu Enables or disables SiS embedded USB 2 0 EHCI Host PS 2 Mouse Advanced Menu Configure the PS 2 mouse port here Large Disk Access Mode Advanced Menu Select Other if you are using systems such as Novell UNIX etc Select DOS default if you are using Windows Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities Installed OS Advanced Menu This item tells the computer what operating system you re using The default setting is WinXP Local Bus IDE adapter Advanced Menu This item allows you to enable or disable support for the local bus IDE adapter the interface for the hard disk and CD devices Embedded MAC Modem Audio Device Advanced Menu Enable or Disable the SiS Embedded network modem and audio devices from these menu items Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have installed a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Secured Setup Configuration Advanced Menu Choosi
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46. click Cancel to close Auto Mail Checker page 4 10 the window and follow the installation procedure 802 11g Wireless See page 7 3 as directed LAN i i Service Pack Installation Bluetooth See pages 7 6 amp 7 8 f Make sure you install the appropriate service pack PC Camera See page 7 11 for your operating system before installing any Jal drivers see Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 on Table 4 1 Driver Installation Order page 4 3 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 on page 4 4 SOE SESS ee Ee ee eee Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities Audio Win2000 WinXP 1 Click 1 Install Audio Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers Audio Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Finish to restart the computer 3 You can click the AC97 Audio Configuration icon in the taskbar for configuration options Video Win2000 WinXP 1 Click 2 Install Video Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers Video setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Next gt Next gt Next 3 If you wish to view the Readme file select Yes and click Next otherwise select No and click Next 4 Click Finish to restart the computer 4 8 Driver Installation LAN Win2000 WinXP 1 Click 3 Install Lan Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Clic
47. d for easy numeric data input The numeric keys are highlighted by a yellow typeface Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the Num Lock key at the top right of the keyboard You may check if Number Lock is enabled or not by looking at the LED status indicators see LED Indicators on page 2 5 To type a number from the numeric keypad make sure Num Lock is enabled Activate Scroll Lock by pressing and holding the Fn key and then press the Scr Lk key at the top right of the keyboard s5 Function Keys 8 9 0 Numeric Keypad Num Lock amp Scr Lk Keys My Computer Key 4 ane Function Keys and Numeric Keypad 2 17 Using The Computer we Special Characters Some software appli cations allow the number keys to be used with Alt to pro duce special charac ters These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Reg ular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that Num Lock is on Figure 2 8 Keyboard Using The Computer B r TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a Mouse Driver mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons If you are using an ex function in much the same way as a two button mouse The central button may ternal mouse your op be configured to function as you require erating system may be able to auto configure peu
48. e machine on Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the com puter Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects Vil Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violat
49. e your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e Ifthere is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer Vill Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter How ever check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions o
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52. ency eject hole Do not use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may break and become lodged in the hole DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your notebook Right Side View 1 17 D Introduction Rear View 1 Security Lock Slot 2 Vent 3 3 Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store Vent This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating SE ANS Overheating To prevent your com puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan outlet while the com puter is in use ae EE 1 18 Rear View Introduction o Bottom View Figure I 10 Bottom View Vent Fan Intake Battery CPU Cover RAM amp WLAN Module Cover Model A 5 Optical Device Screw Cover 6 Hard Disk Module Cover Model A 7 Hard Disk RAM amp WLAN Module Cover Model B Model A oN gt Bottom View 1 19 D Introduction Vent Fan Intake i This enables airflow to prevent the notebook from overheating Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth Modules Battery The Wireless LAN and See Battery Information on page 3 20 for instructions on battery use and Bluetooth modules care and the optional PC Camera module may g be enabled and dis Hard Disk Drive abled by pressing the The internal hard disk drive is used to store your data See page 6
53. ent make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC adapter and keep your bat tery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain Remember to Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Alter your posture frequently Stretch and exercise your body several times a day Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time
54. es 8 13 Modules sstesntcscccasteatei ibe seeatviccticiviadeadcanniaswaaueeielaevs 8 14 Appendix A Specifications Processor VY POS ii cieseistenis ceusrececenseriatiaecenciuis tues A 2 Core LO SIG serino aa ea NR A 2 SUUE ola aa eE ETNEA A 2 Se r E T A 2 MEMORY ocres oriana EETAS A 3 BIOS eaa elu Lela ass A 3 LCD A doek taba tiebaeiineds A 3 DSPlay ccsssessvecescnserevsoneiiasceaceeassostesctonsdecsseoveestastis A 3 DUOLABS cadiscasesensccactecusendsdadesunaioudsstevtedecssavesaudsnponton A 3 AVIO sariaren a aa a aaan A 3 Keyboard amp Pointing Device 0 eee eee eects A 3 PEMGIA sirenerne oianean edbtbsbla eae A 4 Interface siseseid nasie i eiii ce A 4 Communication s ssssseeessseeseseeesisrestetstreesrereseserees A 4 Power Management sneseniienniieneriineniroeii A 4 Preface POW CE essea e E avast E tered A 5 Environmental Spec sneren i A 5 Physical Dimensions amp Weight 0 cece A 5 Opuonal EE E E E E EA A 6 XVIII Chapter 1 Introduction Overview This manual refers to the hardware and essential software required to run your notebook computer Depending on how your system is configured some or all of the features described may already be set up This chapter covers e The Manual how to use it e System Map navigating around your computer Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this manual However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4
55. ew with LCD Panel Open Model B Top View with LCD Panel Open Model B Qe 1 Optional Built In PC Camera 2 LCD 3 LED Power amp Communication Indicators 4 Speakers 5 Lid Sensor LED Status Indicators Power Button Keyboard Built In Microphone 0 TouchPad and Buttons D BS ooN Top View 1 9 D Introduction PC Camera If you have purchased the optional PC Camera make sure you install the soft ware application see PC Camera on page 7 11 The Module ON OFF Button will enable disable the PC Camera see Module ON OFF Button on page I 13 LCD Panel The computer comes with a TFT Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Dis play screen see page A 3 for details on both Model A and Model B comput ers LED Power amp Communication Indicators These indicators display the system power status and battery status of the computer The third indicator may be configured to give a visual confirmation when e mail is received in the default e mail program see LED Power amp Communication Indicators on page 2 6 Stereo Speakers Two built in speakers provide rich stereo sound 1 10 Top View Lid Sensor When this LCD cover sensor is activated by closing the LCD panel the de fault setting of your operating system s power scheme sends the computer into a power Saving state see Figure 3 13 on page 3 19 LED Status Indicators These display the system s o
56. f plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power Indicators see LED Power amp Communication Indicators on page 2 6 to see the computer s power status e Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the keys configured in your Power Management Power Options see Conserving Power System on page 3 17 or by pressing the Fn Esc key combination to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F9 and F10 keys to adjust the brightness see Advanced Video Controls on page 3 2 e Display Choice Press Fn F6 to make sure the system is not set to external only display see Switching Enabling Displays Keyboard on page 3 8 Boot Drive Make sure there are no floppy disks in the drive if you have one connected when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e
57. ge 3 17 Power Options Properties po 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 Home Office Desk Portable Laptop Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery When computer is T Plugged in batteries Tum off monitor After 15 mins v After 5 mins Turn off hard disks After 30 mins m After 5 mins System standby Atter 20 mins After 5 mins System hibemates After 3hours After 2 hours Advanced Controls Ze Resuming Operation The system can re sume from Monitor or Hard Disk Standby by pressing a key on the keyboard Figure 3 10 Power Schemes Enabling Power Options 3 15 Advanced Controls Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are D experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall perfor mance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power powered Windows will use
58. hat the Wireless LAN WS SNS module is on the LED will be green Use the Module ON OFF Button ble electronic trans mission devices see Module ON OFF Button on page I 13 to toggle power to the Wire aboard aircraft is usu less LAN module make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated ally prohibited Make in Table 4 1 on page 4 7 sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft When your computer Boots Up the modules will be 0 Fe 7 2 Mini PCl Wireless LAN Module Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules 802 11g WLAN Driver Installation WinXP Win2K 1 Turn the WLAN module on if the Found New Hardware Wizard We appears click Cancel Network Connection 2 Insert the Wireless LAN CD ROM into the CD drive 3 The program will run automatically Use the Windows 4 Click Install Software button Network Connec 5 Click Next tions control panel to 6 Click the button to accept the license agreement then click Next access available wire 7 Click Install gt Finish gt Exit less networks Start gt 8 Access any available wireless networks from the icon in the taskbar iJ Settings gt Network Win2000 or from Network Connections WinXP control panel in Connections Net Windows see sidebar work and Dial up Connections or Start The INPROCOMM Wireless LAN Configuration Utility may be run from gt Connect To gt Show the Start menu Start
59. he Computer Upgrading the Processor EZ If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with JAS a faster new one you will need to contact your customer service representa Warranty tive We recommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incor P inet antcet rectly you may damage the processor or mainboard serviceable part Opening this compartment or ac cessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tampering with the HDD may also vi olate your warranty pe a a EE a a Upgrading the Processor 6 9 Upgrading The Computer 6 10 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Chapter 7 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the optional WLAN Bluetooth and PC Camera modules which may come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your ser vice representative The chapter includes information on the following e 802 11g Wireless LAN Module e The Bluetooth Module e The PC Camera Module Se ee oe ee Overview 7 1 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Soe Mini PCl Wireless LAN Module A 802 11g Mini PCI WLAN module is supplied as an option for your com Wireless Device X Operalion Aboard puter see Getting to Know Your Computer on page 1 4 Aircraft Before installing the 802 11g WLAN driver make sure t
60. he DPI to compensate To change Ad vanced Opt Ions i font sizes only click Cancel and go to the Appearance tab OPI setting Normal size 96 DPI Normal size 96 dpi x Compatibility Display p om Some programs might not operate properly unless you restart the lk Default Monitor on SiS M661MXx computer after changing display settings Less O Restart the computer before applying the new display settings Screen resolution o Color quality After change display settings Highest 32 bit Apply the new display settings without restarting 1024 by 768 pixels O Ask me before applying the new display settings ome games and other programs must be run in 256 color mode Leam more about running programs in 256 color mode When the Display Properties control panel is open click the Advanced button to bring up the options tabs Clicking through these tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you require 3 4 Display Properties Advanced Controls SiS Utility Tray Manager With the video driver installed additional control panels are available To get to the control panels do the following g 1 Click Start point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel 2 Double click Display Icon 3 Inthe Display settings dialog box click Settings tab 4 Click Advanced button and click SiS Utility Manager tab 5 Choose the setting you wi
61. he desktop to span the displays to act as a large work area thus creating a lot more screen area for display Each display device can be configured independently for spe cific resolutions and refresh rates Driver Mode Setting Driver Mode Primi Figure 3 6 Mode Setting Options Support Modes LCD 1024 by 768 pixels True Color 32 bit 60 Hz You can switch the display between Mirrored Fj and Extended Desktop E modes by clicking the icon in Driver Mode Setting control panel 3 10 Display Devices amp Options Configuring the Driver Mode Setting 1 2 3 Plug the external monitor into the appropriate port Go to the SiS Utility Manager see the instructions in SiS Utility Tray Manager on page 3 5 and choose Driver Mode Setting If the device list box doesn t show any plugged in devices click Display devices detection button and click to put a check in Power on secondary device box Click either the Mirrored Jj or Extended Desktop EE icon to toggle between the display modes Click OK gt OK and Yes to keep the settings Use the dropbox to switch the Primary and Secondary displays between the LCD and CRT external monitor Use the Support Modes dropbox in Extended Desktop mode only see sidebar to configure the resolution and refresh rates etc Driver Mode Setting Display Devices amp Options 3 11 Advanced Controls
62. he higher the resolution you set the LCD for the more information the LCD can display on screen To change the LCD s resolution and color depth go to the Display Properties control panel 1 Click Start point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel if you are in Category View choose Appearance and Themes 2 Double click Display icon 3 Inthe Display Properties dialog box click Settings tab 4 In Screen area Screen resolution move the slider to the preferred setting for resolution see in Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 5 In Colors Color quality click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting for color depth see in Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 Advanced Controls a Screen Resolution Screen Area Note You may set the reso lution to a higher set ting than the panel supports however this will require you to pan scroll around the screen as the display area will be larger than what you can see on the LCD Display Properties 3 3 Advanced Controls Display Properties Default Monitor and SiS M661MX Properties Figure 3 2 EI amp Themes Desktop Screen Saver ll Appearance Settings Color Management i H H Adapter Monitor D Isp lay Pro perties Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Dia isplay amp If your screen resolution makes screen items too small to view i posiisnwaiinoee comfortably you can increase t
63. his section is about making adjustments for the LCD and switching display Protecting the LCD devices Do not allow any for Video Memory eign objects i e paper i 2 or plastic to get be The system does not feature dedicated video memory but automatically and tween the lid LCD and dynamically allocates as much up to 64MB maximum system memory the work panel They RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be installed could ap gamage ap Cl see What to Install on page 4 1 The system returns whatever memory is scratch the LCD and or accidentally activate no longer needed to the operating system and is not user configurable the Lid Sensor Opening the LCD As you open the lid adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on without any glare If necessary adjust the brightness controls Fn F9 F10 Figure 3 1 Brightness Controls 3 2 Advanced Video Controls Display Properties The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output to whatever is most comfortable efficient for you This is a matter of hardware video memory and the driver for your operating system The driver interface shows the available options see pages A 3 for LCD information You configure display devices from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed see What to Install on page 4 1 Making Adjustments for the Display T
64. horized by Macrovision Cor poration Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Intel Pentium and Celeron are US registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission 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 e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help SNE ITE Warning Use only shielded cables to connect O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifica tions not expres
65. ick Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties menu and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel as seen in DVD Regional Codes Windows XP on page 2 12 DVD Regional Coding DVD Regional Coding Table 2 3 Region Geographical Location 1 USA Canada 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South amp Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand 5 N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa 6 China Optical CD DVD Device 2 13 Using The Computer Figure 2 7 PC Card Slot 2 14 PC Card Slot PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3 3V SV slot for one type II PC Card Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card see What to Install on page 4 1 Inserting and Removing PC Cards e Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place e To remove a PC Card simply press the eject button next to the slot HK Buttons These buttons access the Internet and e mail and to enable disable the mod ule s WLAN Bluetooth PC Camera with one quick button press Make sure you install the HK Hot Key Buttons driver Refer to What to Install on page 4 1 for driver installation steps My Computer Key The My Computer Key
66. icron Process Technology 1MB package On die L2 Cache amp 400MHz FSB 350 360 370 1 3 1 5 GHz Core Logic SiS M661MX SiS 963L Chipset Structure PC2001 Compliant Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password A 2 Feature Model A and B Specifications Memory One 64 bit wide DDR channel Memory expandable up to 2GB 128 256 Two 200 pin SODIMM sockets supporting 512 1GB MB DDR modules 266 333 MHz DDR modules BIOS One 4MB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS Plug and Play 1 0a LCD Model A 14 1 XGA Flat Panel TFT Model B 15 4 WXGA TFT 1280 800 1024 768 Display SiS M661MxX Integration Shared Memory Architecture up to 64 MB of Dynamic Video Memory Allocation Supporting Analog Monitor Resolution up to 1600 x 1200 Integrated High Quality 256 bit 3D Graphics Engine Supports 2 Displays Dual View Storage One changeable 12 7mm h Optical Device Drive see Optional on page A 6 Easy changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h HDD Supports Master Mode IDE Supports PIO Mode 4 ATA 33 ATA 66 ATA 100 ATA 133 Audio AC 97 2 2 Compliant Built In Microphone 3D Stereo enhanced Sound system 2 Built In Speakers Compatible Sound Blaster PRO Keyboard amp Winkey Keyboard Built In TouchPad with Scrolling Function Pointing Device Feature Model A and B Specifications PCMCIA One Type Il PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket Supporting Card Bus Interface Two USB 2 0 Ports One S PDIF Out Jack One External
67. in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 12 Loading Discs To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a straightened pa per clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray 2 10 Optical CD DVD Device Using The Computer Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged aS Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CD CD Emergency Eject ROMs DVD ROMs can be accessed If you need to manually Remember to eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc interruption you may e Use a clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints pen ho ewi G a e Do not write on the surface with a pen straightened paper clip into the emergency e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc eject hole However e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas please do NOT use a Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD o
68. iv er mode settings are available as long as the video driver is installed see What to Install on page 4 1 1 The built in LCD Single 2 A monitor connected to the external monitor port on the left side of the computer Single 3 The built in LCD and a monitor showing the same image Mirrored 4 The built in LCD and a monitor showing different images Extended Desktop Not Available in Windows 2000 Driver Mode Seitin Windows XP Windows 2000 2 Table 3 1 Single Wa a Display Options Mirrored v v Extended Desktop v Not Available Display Devices amp Options 3 7 Advanced Controls Switching Enabling Displays Keyboard To simply switch display devices or enable other devices use the Fn Dis 3 play F6 toggle do the following 1 Plug the monitor into the appropriate port 2 Press and hold the Fn key while simultaneously pressing the F6 key 3 You may toggle through the options to display the LCD only the LCD and the external display together and the external display alone make sure you allow time for the screens to refresh as you toggle through Note If you only use the keyboard toggle to switch through the display op tions you will not have all the configuration options available to you If you want to access the options listed in Display Devices amp Options on page 3 7 use the driver control panel to configure the settings as per Switching En abling
69. ive cover slowly and carefully Do not forcibly tear off the protective cover as this may damage the surface of the top cover Do not use pointed objects on the surface of the top cover and do not place objects on top of it Do not expose the top cover to excessive heat or direct sunlight Only use the soft cloth provided for cleaning the top cover and do not use abrasive cleaners Introduction Top View op j Figure I 3 RES ane SS Top View with LCD Panel Closed LCD Latches 2 LED Power amp Communication Indicators k To open the LCD display 1 Place the computer on a stable surface 2 Move the LCD latches in the direction of the arrows to release the top cover the left latch will lock in position and is clearly marked with locked G and unlocked icons Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer and give notification of e mail received oR Top View 1 7 D Introduction Figure 1 4 Top View with LCD Panel Open Model A Top View with LCD Panel Open Model A 1 Optional Built In PC Camera 2 LCD 3 LED Power amp Communication Indicators 4 Speakers Lid Sensor LED Status Indicators Power Button Keyboard Built In Microphone 0 TouchPad and Buttons ao 2 OM 1 8 Top View Introduction Figure 1 5 Top Vi
70. k Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers LAN setup exe and click OK Click Next gt Finish Click Finish to restart the computer The network settings can now be configured WN Modem Win2000 WInXP 1 Click 4 Install Modem Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers Modem Win2K or WinXP Setup exe and click OK Click E button Click B button The modem is ready for dial up configuration WN Le Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap propriate for you Control Panel gt Phone and Mo dem Options Drivers amp Utilities TouchPad Win2000 WinXP l Click 5 Install TouchPad Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Click Start menu gt Run go to step 2 and navigate Browse to D Drivers Touch pad Win2K or WinXP SETUP EXE and click OK Click Next gt Next If you wish to view the Readme file select Yes and click Next otherwise select No and click Next Click Finish to restart your computer You may then configure your TouchPad as outlined in TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on page 2 18 Driver Installation 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities HK Buttons Win2000 WinXP 1 Click 6 Install HotKey Driver gt Yes from the Drivers Installer menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Br
71. location Advanced then click Next Click don t search I will choose the driver to install gt Next Click to select Billionton USB Bluetooth Device and click Next Click Finish and close the open windows You can configure the settings in the Bluetooth Configuration control panel Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Bluetooth Configuration icon The Bluetooth Manual readme pdf is on the Bluetooth CD ROM in the Userguide folder insert the Bluetooth CD ROM and click Browse this CD Click Acrobat Reader to install the program to read the file Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Bluetooth Control Panel Options You may need to change some control panel options after installing the Blue tooth driver Audio 1 Goto the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices Sounds amp Multimedia icon Category View gt Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Audio tab and make sure that the Default device is Realtek AC97 Audio Hyper Terminal 1 Go to Start menu and click Programs All Programs then point to Acces sories gt Communications gt HyperTerminal 2 Double Click your connection and make sure you have selected Connect Using Smart Link 56K Modem FAX WinXP 1 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and
72. lowing operating sys tems e Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home amp Professional Editions 1 2 Overview Introduction ve Peripheral Devices Quick Start Guide This guide assumes that you are already familiar with computers and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are If you are not that com fortable with this type of device then please refer to the following pages Please note that pe which give an overview of the system ripherals printers dig ital cameras etc hich h It is still best to review these steps before taking any action If there is any Suita a ae thing you are not sure about then please refer to the appropriate chapter before ports may be connect continuing ed after Windows is up and running All oth er peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system Unless you need to install an operating system your computer should be ready to work right out of the box Before you begin please follow the safety instruc tions in the Preface 1 Remove all packing materials Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook e g keyboard and mouse to their ports 3 Attach the AC adapter to the DC In jack on the right of the computer see Right Side View on page 1 16 then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter 4 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle
73. nable Notificati Iv Dutlook Express Name of Mail Program Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the notebook computer The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9 5 mm The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen be low Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Using The Computer aye PLAS Power Safety Before attempting to access any of the inter nal components of your notebook please ensure that the ma chine is not connected to the AC power and that the machine is turned off Also ensure that all peripheral ca bles including phone lines are disconnected from the computer Figure 2 4 Hard Disk Location Hard Disk Drive 2 9 Using The Computer We Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound volume can be set de pends on the setting of the volume control within Windows Click the Speaker icon on the taskbar to check the setting All peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system Figure 2 5 CD Device Optical CD DVD Device The optical device bay will contain a 5 25 CD DVD type optical device The actual device type will depend on the option you purchased The optical de vice is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if prop erly set
74. ng Yes in this item prevents a Plug and Play Operating system from changing system settings 5 10 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 4 Security Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear Supervisor Password EI controls access to the Set User Password Disabled panna wili A Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEV ER forget your pass word The consequences of this could be serious If Set Supervisor Password Security Menu JON einen HAMELS your boot password You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect ac you must contact your cess to the computer OS only the Setup utility vendor and you may lose all of the informa Set User Password Security Menu tonon On Mare dlr Entering a user password will control access to the system at boot pe a e aS ee eee Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 5 Boot Menu Boot Menu Advanced CD ROM Drive Hard Drive Network Boot Security Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices lt Enter gt expands or collapses devices with FOR lt Ctrl Enter gt expands all lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down lt n gt May move removable device between the Hard Disk or Removable Disk lt d gt Remove a device that is not inst
75. o start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture 5 If you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In AMCAP program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwrit ing files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted 7 14 PC Camera Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the AMCAP program is flickering you can try to adjust the option from the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the AMCAP program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt CMM PC Camera menu 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 You can choose either 50Hz or 60Hz from the No Flicker box Figure 7 4 Image Control Default Brightness Reset Camera Controls Contrast _ __ 20 save Banna n Restore Hue j 18 Vertical Flip Saturation 50 IV Color Enable rane I Mirror Flip 3 7 Backlight Comp White
76. ol and scroll down and click Properties Click Recording Adjust volume for and click Microphone check box then click OK Make sure the Select check box in the Recording Control panel under the Microphone section is checked boost the volume as high as it will go Close the open windows n2000 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds and Multimedia icon Click Audio tab and click Volume button in the Sound Recording menu Select Advanced Controls from the Options menu Make sure the Select check box in the Microphone section is checked and boost the volume as high as it will go Close the windows Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Figure 7 3 Audio Setup Windows XP fi Volume Control Volare Sounds Audo D Fleatek ACI Audio Wave SW Synth CD Player Line In v Advanced Controls Deven voae Exit Balance Balance Balance Balance P p 4e 9 409 4e 3 4 p iy ie est wy Low Volume Volume Volume Volume Raed Sa a JE AE T Sposi pil ES ee Sil ee e J e A a ate C Mute al CMute C Mute C Mute C Mute Realtek AC97 Audio Properties Miser device Realtek ACS Audio Opti Hel Te ptions Help Adjust volume for O Playback TV Tuner CD Player Line In Microphone Becording Balance Balance Balance are T4 F 4e Z 4 Show the foll
77. omputer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Remove screws amp from the hard disk cover and remove the cover Note Only Model A computer hard disk removal is pictured Model B computers have a single cover for the HDD amp RAM modules Figure 6 2 HDD Cover Removal 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer Pull the tab to slide the hard disk assembly in the direction of the arrow Lift the hard disk assembly up out off the computer Remove screws and separate the hard disk cover from the hard disk Reverse the process to install a new hard disk Figure 6 3 HDD Assembly Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM memory modules see Memory on page A 3 The total memory size 1s automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your com puter 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Remove screws from the memory socket cover and remove the cover Note Only Model A computer RAM removal is pictured Model B computers have a single cover for the HDD amp RAM modules Figure 6 4 Memory Socket Cover Removal 6 6 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 3 Gently pull the two release latches amp in Figure 6 5 on the sides of the memo
78. order which is the same as that listed in ual CD ROM and click the Install WinXP Driv the menu below ers OR Install Win2K Drivers button only the 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after D button appropriate for your OS will be highlighted installing each driver it will become greyed out if Alternatively you can browse to the CD and select te N to reinstall any driver click the Unlock utton the appropriate driver folder then run the auto 3 Follow the instructions of each individual driver run exe file install as listed in the following pages Drivers Installer EI Drivers Installer a ical Install Win2K Drivers roc Figure 4 2 Drivers Installer Screen 1 Figure 4 3 Drivers Installer Screen 2 4 6 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Driver Windows 2000 SP4 or hi dutility lation j Windows XP SP2 This section covers driver and utility insta ation in a Stic tions for Windows 2000 Professional and Win Audio page 4 8 dows XP Home amp Professional Video page 4 8 g Network LAN pageded New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Mod age 4 9 ome i Found New Hardware Wizard during the in Touchkag pages 9 stallation procedure other than when outlined in HK Buttons page 4 10 the driver install procedure
79. orks Controls WinXP Onse honos Rename 4_ Wireless Network Connection Properties General Wireless Networks Advanced INPRUCUMM Wireless LAN Configuration Utility Slas Ste Survey Rado QoS Statistics Abou Available networks re N To connect to an available network click Configure BSSID SSID Mode WEP CH k MIS_13F_WLAN Configure Wasa NRS AF Oll 6 i NR g OSOE b J03 MSIS AP On 10 Refresh i MSl n81 OD0G84SedeSe MIS_13FWIAN AP On 11 seso DWG AP O n Prefered networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below k MIS_13F_WLAN Add Remove Jl Properties Leam about setting up wireless network configuration Advanced Cancel Mini PCI Wireless LAN Module 7 5 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Bluetooth Module VAZ AX Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth Wireless Device module is on the 7 LED will be green Use the Module ON OFF Button a gt see Module ON OFF Button on page I 13 to toggle power to the Blue tooth module if the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel The Use or any porta Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on ble electronic trans page 4 7 mission devices aboard aircraft is usu p ally prohibited Make Bluetooth Driver Installation Win2000 sure
80. ouble click the My Computer icon on the Latest PC Camera Driver Information desktop or go the Start menu and point to My Computer then click it Double click the CMM PC Camera icon Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here PC Camera Driver Installation Win2000 WinXP E PEE 1 Insert the PC Camera CD ROM into the drive 2 Click Next click Yes Continue Anyway if asked if you want to con Click Take a new pic tinue at any time ture in the Camera 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Tasks box 4 After the computer restarts press the p button to turn the module on the computer will find and install the new hardware for you 5 Run the AMCAP program from the CMM PC Camera item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu PC Camera 7 11 Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules 7 12 PC Camera PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows Wi 1 PORN 6 Wi 1 2 3 4 nXP Go to the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Category View gt Speech and Audio Devices Click Advanced in the Device volume tab Click Options Volume Contr
81. ow chat lor nach batiow patrny abae when power level ieat 10 Pona stan 100 Curent power source Derreces Total batay pawertensring 15 Tobe lise reer 20min Amiin Noteston Sound Text A tm aman ines DA Cate batony akam F Atiwata caai batery alive whan gemes inva iacha a J 10 iian Noicston Sound Tet EEA Heena RiunProgaw Nene Chh an redada batlery oon fur mone rionn Ca Jea Ce Ca 3 20 Battery Information Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to remove the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page 6 3 Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that in dicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the bat tery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel especially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes and Schemes change all the settings to Never As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicato
82. owing volume controls Volume Volume Stereo Mix 2 z Aux 4 TY Tuner Audio 7 CD Player v Line In z 5 f A a e 5 ma i Phone Line Cl Select M Select PC Camera 7 13 ue Pre Allocating File Space You may pre allocate the file size for the cap ture file in the AMCAP program You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can improve the capture quality particularly of large capture files by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD before capture Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules AMCAP AMCAP is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and test ing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the AMCAP program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt CMM PC Camera menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below 2 Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio make sure that the Capture Audio option is ticked and select Start Capture 3 Onthe first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click Start Capture again 4 Click OK t
83. owse to D Drivers Hotkey Setup exe and click OK Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next gt Finish to restart your computer The program will run upon startup For further details see HK Buttons on page 2 15 Nn amp Wb Auto Mail Checker Win2000 WinXP 1 Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers AUTO MAIL SETUP EXE and click OK 2 To continue click Next gt Next gt Finish 3 For further details see Auto Mail Checker on page 2 7 Wireless LAN Win2000 WinXP See the install procedure in 802 11g WLAN Driv er Installation WinXP Win2K on page 7 3 Bluetooth Win2000 WinXP See install procedure in Bluetooth Driver Instal lation Win2000 on page 7 6 or Bluetooth Driver Installation WinXP on page 7 8 PC Camera Win2000 WinXP See install procedure in PC Camera Driver In stallation Win2000 WinXP on page 7 11 SSS SSS E Se 4 10 Driver Installation BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities y 4 S Overview BIOS Settings Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Incorrect settings can i cause your system to Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test E mistakes return to Configuration The Setup utility Setup and restore the If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes P AAZ lt F9 gt to the sy
84. perational status Refer to LED Status Indica tors on page 2 5 for more information on what the lights mean Power Button Press this button to turn your computer on or off see Turning on the Com puter on page 2 4 This button may also be used as a suspend resume key once configured as such in the power management control panel of your op erating system see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 19 a Shutdown Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Introduction SP Amat D a Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 sec onds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Top View 1 11 D Introduction Keyboard The computer has a Win Key keyboard including a numeric keypad It has the same features as a full sized desktop keyboard and can easily be replaced with a different language keyboard should you desire EN Microphone Record on your notebook computer with the built in microphone TouchPad amp Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements It functions the same way as a two button mouse The right TouchPad button is the same as the right mouse button the left TouchPad button i
85. r DVD sharpened pencil or e Do not bend the CD or DVD Aa anny break and become e Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock lodged in the hole Optical CD DVD Device 2 11 Using The Computer DVD Regional Codes DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This can not be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer Figure 2 6 a DVD i i l Cod General Properties DVD Region Volumes Driver egional Codes A RERE g Most DVDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a Windows XP regionalized DYD on your computer you must set your DYD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even if you reinstall Windows or move your DYD drive to a different computer Changes remaining 5 To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK United Sram a Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Current Region Not Selected New Region Region 1 2 12 Optical CD DVD Device Using The Computer Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel in WindowsXP Windows 2000 and double click Sys tem gt Hardware tab cl
86. r OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page 3 19 for de tails The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack AC Adapter Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC adapter will damage the computer and its components 1 Attach the AC adapter to the DC In jack on the right of the computer Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn on Battery The battery allows you to use your notebook computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the battery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 20 2 2 The Power Sources Using The Computer The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Re fer to LED Indicators on page 2 5 for information
87. r light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or af ter about 20 partial discharges Battery Information 3 21 Advanced Controls a Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery pow er Lower the brightness lev el of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not pow ered by the AC adapter Close modem or commu nication applications when they are not being used Remove any unused PC Cards from the computer PC Cards quickly use up battery power even if the system enters sleep mode Disconnect any unneces sary external devices Advanced Controls Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities Overview This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes advantage of some newer hardware compo nents for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utili ties Thus some of the system components won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities In this chapter we group driver and utility installation instructions by operating system The following oper
88. r moueeraudng fe Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons installation or only ena Once you have installed the TouchPad driver you can configure the functions ble its basic functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon GJ on the taskbar or by going ee E eals to the Mouse control panel in Windows Start menu and point to Settings and menationifor details click Control Panel then double click the Mouse icon In Windows XP the Mouse control panel is in the Printers and Other Hardware Category a ELANTECH Devices Corp ELAMTIOH Devies Corp TP Wass Vou PEG WDM 2 01 7 3a N o Blew icon in te iiai Figure 2 9 tata Mouse Properties 2 18 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options USB Printer Most new printers have a USB interface connection You may use either of the USB ports on your computer to connect the printer Install Instructions 1 E Set up the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink cartridge etc Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions
89. r require proof of ownership for both hardware and software awn NO SNE ANS Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan intake while the computer is in use Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshoot ing keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knocking the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the computer hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead com partm
90. rnings on the following pages regard ing installation of the appropriate Service Pack for your Windows OS If you are unsure of the Service Pack currently installed see below Make sure you have installed the appropriate Service Pack before installing all the drivers Ze Service Pack Installed To see which Service Pack is currently installed on your computer go to the General tab of the System control panel Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop or in the Start menu in WinXP only and select Properties The Service Pack currently in stalled on your system will be listed under the Sys tem heading If no Service Pack information is listed then no Service Pack is installed Drivers amp Utilities IN Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Make sure that your Windows 2000 version in cludes Service Pack 4 on the installation CD as this includes support for USB 2 0 Overview 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities _ _ _ EL EEE a a Ss 4 4 Overview Authorized Driver Message If you receive a message telling you that the driver you are installing is not authorized Digital Signa ture Not Found just click Yes or Continue Any way to ignore the message and continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driver has been released after the version of Win dows you are currently using All the drivers pro vided will have already received certification for Windows
91. routine maintenance on your computer 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of peripherals Unplug the power cord before attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements Vas e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer AS e Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifi Warning cations consult your service representative or local power company Before you undertake e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The any upgrade proce third prong is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not dures make sure that have access to a compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one you have turned off the e When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head power and discon not by its wire Bs TA ii e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total cur telephone lines It is rent load of all the connected devices advisable to also re e Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external move your battery in power supplies i e AC adapter or car adapter order to prevent acci dentally turning th
92. ry socket in the directions of the arrows AS Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the clean est hands have oils which can attract parti cles and degrade the module s perfor mance 4 The module will pop up and you can remove it 5 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 6 Insert anew module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot sea ie 7 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the isteir a AE module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the PA module it should fit without much pressure 8 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 9 Replace the memory socket cover and 6 screws see Figure 6 4 10 Restart the computer and the BIOS will register the new memory configuration as it starts up Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 7 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical Device 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Remove screw from the optical device screw cover and remove the cover 3 Apply pressure at point to push the optical device out of the computer 4 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 6 Optical Device Removal Procedure 6 8 Upgrading the Optical Device Upgrading T
93. s have not been installed Make sure you have installed Bluetooth PC Camera the driver s for the appropriate module s See Mini PCI Wireless LAN Module on modules cannot be page 7 2 Bluetooth Module on page 7 6 and or PC Camera on page 7 11 configured 8 14 Modules Appendix A Specifications n Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly proces sor types speeds may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details Model A and B Specifications Feature Model A and B Specifications Processor Types Intel Pentium M 478 pin Micro FCPGA 10 13 0 13 Micron Process Technology 1MB package On die L2 Cache amp 400MHz FSB 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 GHz Intel Pentium M 478 pin Micro FCPGA 10 09 0 09 Micron Process Technology 2MB package On die L2 Cache amp 400MHz FSB 715 725 735 1 5A 1 7 GHz Intel Pentium M 478 pin Micro FCPGA 10 09 0 09 Micron Process Technology 2MB package On die L2 Cache amp 533MHz FSB 740 750 760 770 780 1 73 2 26 GHz Intel Celeron M 478 pin Micro FCPGA 10 13 0 13 Micron Process Technology package 512KB On die L2 Cache amp 400MHz FSB 320 330 340 1 3 1 5 GHz Intel Celeron M 478 pin Micro FCPGA 10 09 0 09 M
94. s the same as the left mouse button The central button may be used to scroll up and down or may be configured to perform a variety of functions see TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on page 2 18 e e 1 12 Top View Front View 1 1 Module ON OFF Button HK Buttons The three HK hot key Buttons allow you instant access to your default In ternet browser and default e mail program and to toggle on off the Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera modules by using the Module ON OFF Button see below To learn how to set the buttons see HK Buttons on page 2 15 Module ON OFF Button If your computer has a Wireless LAN module and or Bluetooth and or PC Camera modules you can use this HK Button to turn the modules ON or OFF To enable the modules you will need to install the drivers software for them see Mini PCI Wireless LAN Module on page 7 2 Bluetooth Module on page 7 6 amp PC Camera on page 7 11 Make sure the wireless modules are OFF when you are using the computer aboard air craft see sidebar Front View 1 13 Introduction Figure 1 6 Front View LCD Latches HK Buttons W Al ANS Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any porta ble electronic trans mission devices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft When your computer Boots Up the modules will be OFF
95. sh to change OR 1 Right Click the SiS Utility Tray icon in the taskbar 2 Point to Display Property and choose the setting you wish to change Default Monitor and SiS M661MX Properties Figure 3 3 General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot E System Property 5 A AP oo i oar Driver Mode Settings 1 im display Property D S IS un l Hy May xis H oeskop Gamma Correction G M enu amp S I S Uti l ity l video Setting V Manager i Product and File Information F A Gamma Correction Video Settings Diver Mode Setings SiS Utility Tray Icon Display Properties 3 5 Advanced Controls You may make changes to the Driver Mode Settings Video Settings Gamma Correction Settings and view General Information by clicking the appropriate tab and adjusting the setting then clicking OK Figure 3 4 Driver Mode Setting SiS M661MX Controller Properties Support Modes LCD 1024 by 768 pixels True Color tem o T Ceetee Compay S con integated Systems Corpor Product SiG BBY FX_MBBTPX_MEBIMX Software Verson 363 Dirar Veron 363a Video Mason Siz 12 0 MBytes Video Memory Cioch 165 MHz BIOS OEM Productie 21300 Video Bdge Chp Typa S6 IN Rev Et gt 3 6 Display Properties Advanced Controls Display Devices amp Options Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor connected to the external monitor port see Figure 1 7 on page I 14 The following dr
96. sly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your au thority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment 1 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit DC Output 20V 3 25A minimum CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equip ment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD This Computer s Optical Device is a Class Laser Product Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1
97. stem e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts con sult your service representative SSS SSS SSS ee aaa Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to con POSU Saek duct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory a As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong 3 Memory status If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a 4 Enter Setup prompt system summary and prompt you to run Setup appears only during POST If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without Note The POST rebooting screen as pictured is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on your compu ter may appear slightly different If you choose the QuickBoot Mode option this screen will appear briefly Phoenix cME FirstBIOS Note
98. stem is still under warranty or a service contract turned off the power and e You don t have all the necessary equipment disconnected all peripher als and cables including e You re not in the correct environment telephone lines It is ad e You doubt your abilities visable to also remove your battery in order to eeu prevent accidentally turn Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase ing the machine on or replace the component s _ _ gt _L__ gt _ ___L SE aa a Se 6 2 Overview Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Locate the battery bay at point 3 Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow towards the unlock symbol 74 and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery out of the computer s battery bay q Figure 6 1 Battery Removal Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 IDE hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage on pages A 3 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in What to Install on page 4 1 when setting up a new hard disk 1 Turn off the c
99. t Battery Feature Optional Model A and B Specifications Model A 6 Cells 4400MAH Smart Lithium lon Battery 2 5 12 5 12 7mm Height Hard Disk Drive DVD ROM Drive Module DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module Dual DVD Drive Module Software DVD Player PC Camera with USB Interface 802 11g Mini PCI WLAN Module Bluetooth amp MDC Modem Combo Module Model B 12 Cells 8800MAH Smart Lithium lon Battery 2 5 12 5 12 7mm Height Hard Disk Drive DVD ROM Drive Module DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module Dual DVD Drive Module Software DVD Player PC Camera with USB Interface 802 11g Mini PCl WLAN Module Bluetooth amp MDC Modem Combo Module
100. the module s are 1 Turn the Bluetooth module on if the Found New Hardware Wizard OFF if you are using appears click Cancel the computer aboard 2 Insert the Bluetooth CD ROM into the CD drive SUV Wen yos 3 The program will run automatically E eee Ai 4 Click Install Drivers and Application Software and click Next OFF 5 Click the button to accept the license agreement then click Next 6 Click Next gt Install click OK if asked if you want to continue 7 Click Finish gt Yes to restart the computer 8 After the computer restarts press the p button to turn the module on 9 You can configure the settings in the Bluetooth Configuration control panel Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Bluetooth Configuration icon 10 The Bluetooth Manual readme pdf is on the Bluetooth CD ROM in the Userguide folder insert the Bluetooth CD ROM and click Browse this CD Click Acrobat Reader to install the program to read the file 7 6 Bluetooth Module Wireless Bluetooth amp PC Camera Modules Bluetooth Driver Audio Setup Win2000 After installing the Bluetooth driver in Windows 2000 you may no longer hear any sound nor see the Volume icon in the taskbar If this is the case then fol low this procedure 1 Go to the Sounds amp Multimedia Control Panel Start Menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Multime dia icon Click the Audio tab
101. ue to the system s regular keyboard may not work TE 8 12 Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting Operation Problem Possible Cause Solution The system freezes or The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC adapter press the sleep the screen goes dark Fn Esc key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit A software conflict made the system crash Consult your OS manual As a last resort since you will lose any unsaved data try to reboot the system or if that doesn t work turn the computer off and on again The system does not go Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and into a power saving enable the features you prefer Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the mode when the battery is control panel see Hibernate on page 3 18 low Operation 8 13 Troubleshooting Modules Problem Possible Cause Solution The Wireless LAN The module s are off Check the LED indicator amp p to see if the module s is are on or off Bluetooth PC Camera see LED Status Indicators on page 2 5 If the LED indicator is off then press the modules cannot be Module On Off button in order to enable the module s See Mini PCI Wireless LAN detected Module on page 7 2 Bluetooth Module on page 7 6 and or PC Camera on page 7 11 The Wireless LAN The driver s for the module s ha
102. uld also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowledge 8 Keep a Boot Floppy Disk or Bootable CD ROM this disk provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one 8 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the doc umentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST e When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected
103. up to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session 5 14 Exit Menu Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview ae This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the AAS steps outlined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or prob Warranty Warning r service representative for further help Before you lems you can contact your service representative fo er help Before yo AN tet begin you will need service representative sales before undertaking any e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver e An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an anti static wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the components The chapter includes e Removing the Battery e Upgrading the HDD e Upgrading the System Memory e Upgrading the Optical Device Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it TE Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade A These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes replacing parts Power Safety Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades if Before you undertake any upgrade procedures i make sure that you have e Your sy
104. y test and other delays at power up Floppy Check Enabling this will verify floppy type on boot Boot process will be faster with this disabled System Extended Memory This item contains information on the system memory and is not user config urable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Security Setting items on this menu to incorrect Item Specific Help values may cause your system to malfunction Select Keyboard Language Intel On Screen Branding Logo USB Host Controller USB BIOS Legacy Support USB 2 0 Host PS 2 Mouse Large Disk Access Mode Installed 0 s Local Bus IDE adapter Embedded MAC Device Embedded Modem Device Embedded Audio Device Reset Configuration Data Secured Setup Configurations Display Chipset Information if you need it English Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Auto Detect DOS WINXP Both Enabled Enabled Enabled No No Chipset Information Advanced Menu Pressing Enter here will provide valuable information on your system includ ing CPU type and speed etc EE a a a a SS 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Select K B Language Advanced Menu Allows you to choose between English or Japanese keyboard language Intel On Screen Branding Logo Advanced Menu Enables or disables the Intel startup splash screen USB Host Controller Advan

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