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1. m For 100 Mbps operation use Category 5 wiring and connections Consult Windows manual and or Novell Netware user s guide for the software installation configuration operation of the network USER S MANUAL a Wireless LAN 802 11b Configuration Optional Device Note Make sure the Wireless LAN driver is properly installed before using Be sure to run the SETUP EXE program in Wireless LAN subdirectory in the factory CD ROM Note Actual dialogue box may be different to what is shown here 1 20 If your notebook comes with an optional Wireless LAN card you may use the following as a simple guide to using the wireless function To show the signal quality meter do the following Double click the Wireless icon on the Taskbar and select Link Info tab or alternatively go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Prism Settings PRISM Wireless Settings Status About Associated 00 90 4B 08 84 08 Current Ts Rate 11 Mbits sec Curent Channel le Disable Fadia Throughput bytes sec Tx E Link Quality Foor 264 Hun l Signal Strength Fair 48 PATNER OF Cancel Spp Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Note Actual dialogue box may be different to what is shown here To configure the Wireless LAN function do the following Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Network Connections and right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and2. click Mute Voice Recording You need to use audio processing software to enable the built in microphone For example you may use Microsoft Sound Recorder When you begin voice recording using the notebook s built in microphone be sure that your mouth is within near distance no longer than 20 cm to the microphone If the record level is too small you may also increase the microphone gain via the volume control panel in Windows USER S MANUAL a i Modem Your notebook comes with a 56K V 90 internal fax modem and a phone jack RJ 11 which is located on the left side of your notebook computer Use a telephone cable to connect the notebook to the telephone wall outlet Connecting the Modem Note 1 Plug one end of the phone line into the modem port Some Windows Radar located on the right side of the notebook support fax function 2 Plug the other end of the line into the analog phone To enable this function wall outlet please install a fax communication software on your PC Modem Setting Depending on where your computer is used you may need to change settings in the modem Correct setting will allow you to maintain a stable connection in a country where its telecommunication system may be different to others To change the modem setting do the following 1 Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click on Modem Settings icon You will see a similar dialog Warning box The i
3. Two Level Password Protection 32bit access Ultra DMA PIO5 Mode support Multi boot capability Operating System O S Microsoft Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP Microsoft NT 4 0 Physical Specification Weight Environmental Limitations 278 D x 328 W x 38 5 H mm 3 4KG with CD ROM amp FDD Operating Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Operating Humidity 20 to 90 percent RH 5 to 35 C Storage Temperature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Note Product Specifications are subject to change without notice A 5 Appendix BAGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES APPENDIX B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES B 1 USER S MANUAL a Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
4. following measures mM Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna M Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected mM Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacture may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Connections to Peripheral Devices Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms E EN55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frquency Interference EM EN50082 IEC801 2 IEC801 3 IEC801 4 Electro magnetic Immunity mM EN60950 IEC950 Produ
5. is where the floppy disk is read and written Press the ejection button to eject the floppy disk Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where hot air is vented Do not block this airway completely Infrared Port Infrared Data Association IrDA compliant serial infrared port enables 4Mbps FIR mode cableless data transfer with IrDA 1 1 compatible external devices Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and also conforms to 10 100Base TX transmission protocol 1 7 USER S MANUAL a 7 Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the notebook 8 Kensington Lock Key Hole A Kensington type security lock latches to this key hole for anti theft purpose 9 Fan Grill The fan grill is where air is drawn to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely i 10 USB Port x2 The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to Note connect a wide variety of devices via the USB cable to your notebook at very high data transfer rates of up to For the system 12 Mbps This port conforms to USB plug and play running the Windows NT standards platform USB function was not 11 PS 2 Serial Port supported This is where you connect PS 2 type mouse or keyboard 12 Firewire IEEE1394 Port This is a high speed data port You may connect any Fire wire ready device to this port 13 TV S Video Port The S Video port perm
6. select Properties Click Configure and you will see a dialogue box similar to the following GemTek Wireless LAN PC Card Properties About Driver Resources General Advanced Configuration Encryption Lirik Profile Defut l intersil Mode HA PRISM ssid ANY sts Transmit Fate Fully Automatic ae Power Save Enabled l Unda 10 AdHoc Channel 1a 4 Apply Mode Select 802 11 AdHoc Mode SSID Enter the same name if two or more than two system are to establish wireless connection Tx Rate Select Fully Automatic for transmission rate PS Mode Select Disabled Channel Depending on your region or location you may enter a specific value For example for North America you may select channel 1 through 11 Go to Start gt Programs gt Country Domain for a list of suitable channel for a particular region 1 21 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING In this section you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems 2 1 USER S MANUAL a Your notebook has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping However incorrect operations and or mishandling during shipment may cause problems This section provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter When you encounter a problem you should first try to go through the recommendations in this
7. sure the Ethernet cable is connected to the hub s socket that supports 100Base TX mode The hub may have both 100Base TX and 100Base T sockets 2 12 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING ti UOUUOCtstiti N CSW UrUNN Performance Problems The notebook becomes hot E Ina35 C environment the notebook s bottom case is expected to reach 50 degrees m Make sure the air vents are not blocked m If the fan does not seem to be working at high temperature 50 degrees Celsius and up contact the service center m Certain programs that are processor intensive may increase the notebook temperature to a degree where the notebook automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly m Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding Restart the notebook This may be normal for Windows when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background m You may be running too many applications Try to close some applications or increase system memory for higher performance m The processor may have been overheated due to the system s inability to regulate its internal heat Make sure the notebook s ventilation grills are not blocked 2 13 USER S MANUAL a i Power Start and Battery Problems The notebook powers down as soon as it is powered on m Battery power may be extremely low The circ
8. 825 EN60825 1 The device is not considered harmful but the following precautions are recommended E Do not open the unit mM Avoid direct exposure to the laser beam m ifthe unit requires service contact an authorized service center mM Ensure proper use by reading and following the instructions carefully E Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASERSCHUTZKLASSE 1 PRODUKT Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increase the potential hazard to your eyes For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an authorized service provider LED Infrared Safety The infrared port located on the left side of this notebook is classified as a Class 1 LED light emitting diode device according to International Standard IEC 825 1 EN60825 1 This device is not considered harmful but the following precautions are recommended E Do not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any type of optical device E Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the unit m ifthe unit requires service contact an authorized service center MM Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam Be aware that the beam is invisible light and cannot be seen CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT LEDSCHUTZKLASSE 1
9. KNOW THE BASICS LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook When a certain function is enabled an LED will light up The following section describes its indication System Indicators LED Graphic Indication Symbol Green light indicates the floppy disk drive is being accessed Green light indicates the hard disk drive and or CD ROM drive is being accessed Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated Green light indicates the cap lock is activated Green light indicates the scroll lock is activated Power Indicators LED Graphic Indication Symbol Blinking green light indicates the D notebook is in suspend mode Blinking orange light indicates the battery is being charged the system is OFF Blinking green orange light indicates the battery is being charged the system is ON Steady green light indicates the system is ON Blinking green light indicates the battery power is currently low USER S MANUAL KeyBoard Features Note For various system controls press the Fn Function key and the Fx key simultaneously Function Hot Keys Graphic Action System Control Symbol Enters Suspend Mode Turns Battery Warning Beep on or off En F4 Changes Display Mode LCD only CRT only and LCD amp CRT K Turns Speaker Volume up Er Turns Speaker Volume down Increases Display Brightness Decreases Display Brightness F
10. PRODUKT B 5 USER S MANUAL a i Lithium battery warning This computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions ATTENTION Il ya danger d explosion s il y a remplacementincorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avcc unc batterie du meme type ou d un type recommande par le constructer Mettre au r but les batteries usag es confor mement aux instructions du fabricant VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem hnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers Der Arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45635 betr gt 70dB A oder weniger Zum Netzanschlua dieses Ger tes ist eine gepr fte Leitung zu verwenden F r einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Ger tegewicht gr er 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als HOSVV F 3G 0 75mm einzusetzen Die Steckdose mu nahe dem Ger t angebracht und leicht zug nglich sein B 6
11. Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This section introduces the features and components of the notebook computer USER S MANUAL a Performance Features m All in one Design The all in one design offers built in floppy drive hard disk drive and optical drive CD ROM CD RW or DVD ROM for the ultimate usability on the go m High Performance Processor The notebook is equipped with a powerful Intel Pentium 4 processor The processor also supports the 400 MHZ front side bus bandwidth for unparalleled performance m Advanced Graphic Engine An integrated AGP bus 2D 3D video processor for high performance graphics The integrated SiS650 graphic chip also incorporates an enhanced hardware based motion compensation engine which gives you smooth DVD video playback Advanced 3D graphics capability offers the best realism to PC games m Expandability The system offers upgradable hard disk drive and additional DDR RAM slot for expansion all owing the user to easily increase the storage and system capacities as t he need arises m Large LCD Display The notebook is equipped with up to 15 inch TFT high resolution display for clear text and brilliant colors 1 2 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS m Audio Capability The audio playback function supports 3D audio 64 voices DirectSound and uses a hardware based wave table E Communication Featur
12. al key combinations called hot keys to control brightness Press Fn F7 to increase the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brightness Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display 1 Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting Fn F8 2 When working at your desk connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal display Fn F4 3 Do not disable the suspend time outs If you are using AC power and have no external monitor attached change to suspend mode when not in use Opening and Closing the Display Panel To open the display slide the LCD latch to the right and lift up the lid Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position To close the display cover fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place USER S MANUAL a i Graphic Controller This notebook comes with an integrated AGP bus SiS650 video graphics accelerator based on a share memory architecture ie a portion of the system memory is allocated for graphic engine s use Depending on the total system memory installed up to 64MB can be allocated as graphic frame buffer More memory to the graphic subsystem means higher graphic performance however as it decreases system memory capacity overall system performance may suffer Multimonitor Support The notebook s display and multimedia capabilities are great fo
13. ated underneath the keyboard See Section 4 on how to remove the keyboard If you are not sure how this i s done return the notebook to the dealer Infrared Problems The infrared communication port does not work m The system supports fast IR transmission m Windows NT 4 0 does not support infrared devices m Remove any objects that sit between the communicating path m Make sure the communicating devices are not more than 1 meter apart and are aligned in a straight line fashion Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager and click Infrared devices icon If there is a yellow or red mark the device may have resource conflict See Windows on line Help for instructions on how to resolve the device conflict 2 9 USER S MANUAL Me Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity when you have already installed additional memory E Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system You should ask your vendor for a list of compatible DIMM E The memory module may not be installed properly The memory module may be defective m This system s graphic engine shares a portion of the system s DRAM as its frame buffer How much is being shared depends on the setting in the BIOS setup The O S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation m This is often a software or Windows related problem mM Close the applic
14. ation programs you re not using and restart the system mM Otherwise you have to install additional memory module 2 10 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING U Modem Problems The built in modem does not respond m Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Modem Settings and go to Modem Helper Make sure SmartLink 56K Voice Modem or Uniwill V 90 Modem is listed Otherwise click the Add button to add the modem drive which is located in the factory CD ROM or floppy diskette mM Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System and click Device Manager button in the Hardware page to check for possible resource or driver conflict See Windows on line help or manual for how to handle such problems m Make sure the phone line the notebook is connected to is working Connection difficulties M Be sure to disable Call Waiting m Be sure to have the correct country setting where your notebook is used Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Modem Settings gt Configuration In the Country pull down manual select the appropriate country setting m Excessive line noise might cause the connection to be dropped To check this put the regular phone handset on the line and placing a phone call If you do hear abnormal noise try to make the modem connection with a different line or contact your local telephony company for service m Make sure the RJ 11 cable th
15. button 3 After Click OK button the recording volume control panel will appear mM Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Multimedia icon or Sounds and Audio Device Property icon In the Volume page make sure that SiS 7012 Wave is the playback device 2 4 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING S Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable mM If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade make sure the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive is also correctly seated Remove it and reinsert it firmly and restart your PC E The new HDD may need to be partitioned and reformatted O S and drivers will need to be re installed as well m Check the hard disk indicator LED When you access a file the LED lamp should light up momentarily m The new HDD may be defective m If your notebook has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises m You should back up your files as soon as possible m Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices The hard disk drive has reached its capacity m Run Disk Cleanup utility in Windows Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Cleanup The system will prompt you for what to do mM Archive files or programs that you had no longer used by m
16. camera scanner SCSI card do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first E Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving mM Not all peripheral are plug and play capable You need to restart the system with these devices powered up and connected first mM Be sure to go to BIOS SETUP and load DEFAULT SETTING after any BI OS updated 2 3 USER S MANUAL a Audio Problems No speaker output E Software volume control is turned down in Microsoft Sound System Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted m Press Fn F5 Up increase the volume m Most audio problems are software related If your notebook worked before chances are software may have been set incorrectly mM Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Multimedia icon or Sounds and Audio Device Property icon In the Volume page make sure that SiS 7012 Wave is the playback device Sound can not be recorded m Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted or the Line in level has been lowered to the minimum 1 Click Options and select Properties 2 Select Recording and click the OK
17. ct Safety Canadian Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio B 2 Appendix BAGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant es limites applicabl es aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectr ique edicte par le Ministere des Communi cations du Canada Power Cord Requirement The power cord supplied with the notebook AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area However if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage you should use one of the power cords listed below To purchase a power cord including one for a country not listed below or a replacement ac adapter contact your local dealer U S and Canada E The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified E The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are 1 No 18 AWG 2 Type SJ and 3 3 conductor EM The cord set must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 A E The attachment plug must be an earth grounding type with a NEMA 5 15P 15A 125V or NEMA 6 15P 15 A 250V configuration Japan E All component
18. e If you come in contact with the electrolyte wash the exposed area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention E Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F MM To obtain a replacement battery contact your local dealer E Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 60 C 140 F MM When discarding a battery pack contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions or local laws VORSICHT Explisionsgefahr bei unsachgernazen Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ahnlichen Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien navh Angaben des Herstellers CAUTION MODEL N34AS1 FOR USE WITH POWER SUPPLY MODEL Liteon PA 1900 05 ATTENTION MODEL N34AS1 POUR UTILISER AVEC LE MODELE Liteon PA 1900 05 B 4 Appendix BAGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES U Laser Safety The optical drive used with this notebook are certified as a Class 1 laser device according to the U S Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard and International Standards IEC 825 IEC 825 1 EN60
19. e one that goes from the modem to the telephone line is firmly connected to the modem s RJ 11 jack and the telephone line socket m Check the serial port settings Make sure the hardware and software are referring to the same COM port m Try a different receiver number and see if the problem persists mM Be sure the line has a dial tone 2 11 USER S MANUAL eee Network Adapter Problems The Ethernet adapter does not work mM Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager Double click on Network Adapters and check if SiS 900 PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter appears as one of the adapters If it does not exist Windows has not detected the SiS Ethernet adapter or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the SiS network adapter there may be a device or resource conflict Replace update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve this problem m Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good m The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator are working The Ethernet adapter does not appear to operate in the 100Mbps transmission mode m Make sure the hub you are using supports 100Mbps operation m Make sure that your RJ 45 cable meets the 100Base TX requirements m Make
20. econds to eject the disk m If the disk can not be ejected it may be mechanically jammed Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole next to the eject button This should reject the disk tray If not return the unit for repair Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray 2 6 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING U Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on m Make sure the notebook is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes m Press Fn F7 to increase the screen brightness E Press Fn F4 to make sure the notebook is not in the CRT output only mode The screen is difficult to read m Press Fn F7 to increase the screen brightness m The display resolution should at least be set to 1024x768 for optimal viewing 1 Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click on the Display icon 2 Under the Settings page set screen resolution to 1024x768 and choose at least 256 colors The screen flickers mM Itis normal if the display flickers a few times during shutting down or powering up 2 USER S MANUAL a Keyboard and Pointing Device Mouse Problems The built in keyboard accepts no input m This notebook is designed to use only one keyboard at once time If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work m Try restarting the system The built
21. ectX compatible VESA DDC1 DDC2B amp DDC 3 0 supported Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION S Storage Capacity Hard Disk 2 5 inch format 9 5mm height hard disk drive e Floppy Disk 3 5 inch format with 3 modes 720KB 1 44MB and Drive 1 2MB Audio Audio SiS961 with integrated audio controller Chipset Sound 64 voice Polyphony Wavetable Synthesizer Capability DirectSound 3D accelerator SoundBlaster Pro 16 compatible AC 97 V2 1 compatible Full deplex and independent sample rate converter for audio recording and playback Modem Chipset SiS961 with Modem Controller integrated with MDC card MC 97 Modem support Transmission V 90 K56flex for download data speed up to 56000bps Speed V 34 V 17 V 29 protocol supported LAN Network SiS961 with integrated PCI Fast Ethernet function for Adapter 10 100Base TX network standards e PnP Function Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP Plug and Play compatible Flow Control Automatic Jam and auto negotiation for flow control Speed Auto Negotiation and Parallel detection for automatic Selection speed selection IEEE 802 3u Other High performance 32 bit PCI bus master architecture with Features integrated DMA controller for low CPU and bus utilization Remote Wake up Scheme supported Hot Insertion supported A 3 USER S MANUAL eee Other Hardware Devices e CD ROM 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module with 24X speed CD RW 5 25 inch for
22. es The system provides built in Ethernet network adapter for local network and 56K V 90 modem for dial up network m Firewire IEEE1394 and USB ports In addition to a full array of built in I O ports the notebook computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high speed connection to high bandwidth digial video devices and multiple USB ports for peripheral devices m Wireless LAN Optional The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802 11b enabled systems devices or network 1 3 USER S MANUAL System at a Glance Top View 1 LCD Latch The LCD latches lock unlock the LCD panel 2 Built in Microphone The built in microphone records sound Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 3 LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed 4 Keyboard The enhanced 87 88 key keyboard is used to enter data It has an embedded numeric keypad and cursor control keys See Keyboard Section for details 5 Suspend LED Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode See the LED Status Indicator Section for details 6 Power Charging Status LED The multi color LED indicates the power and battery charging status of the notebook See the LED Status Indicator Section for details 7 Touch Pad with Page Up Down Function The touch pad is a built in pointing device with functions similar to a mouse Use the Page Up or Down ke
23. flict Replace update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve this problem m Make sure the cable is fully connected m Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers mM Contact the device vendor for additional support 2 16 Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION A 1 USER S MANUAL eee Processor and Core Logic Processor L2 Cache Core logic System Memory e Memory Type Defualt Memory Expanssion LCD Display Panel Graphics Graphic Controller e Graphics e Memory Sharing Other Features A 2 Intel Pentium 4 1 6 2 0 or Higher GHz Intel Net Burst Architecture Units 478 in FCPGA package 256KB Williamate 0 18um 512KB Northwood 0 13um SiS650 SIS961 chipset with graphic audio modem and Ethernet controller integrated 400 MHz Front Side Bus 266MHz DDR interface DDR RAM PC2100 compatible OMB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2 5 Volt 64 bit bus Total of Two 200 pin DDR SO DIMM sockets Max 1GBx2 15 0 inch XGA active matrix TFT display with up to 16M colors SiS650 integrated 2D 3D graphics accelerator 4XAGP architecture graphics capability 3D Graphics Supported Motion Compensation and IDCT Supported for Enhanced DVD Playback Share memory architecture with up to 50 of the total system memory and or up to 64MB Direct3D compatible Dir
24. in touch pad does not work E Make sure the internal PS 2 port pointing device is enabled or set to Auto Detect in the BIOS Setup The built in touch pad performs eratically m Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry m Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or using the touch pad The characters on the screen repeat while I type m You may be holding the keys down too long while you re typing m Keep the keyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick mM Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature starts To adjust this feature Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click on the Keyboard icon A dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for t he keyboard 2 8 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING CMOS Problem A message CMOS Checksum Failure displays during the booting process m Try to reboot the system m if the message CMOS Checksum Failure appears during the booting procedure it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts one to two years on continuous operation However for a typical user the battery lasts three to five years The battery is of type CR2025 3V You may replace it by yourself The battery is loc
25. its you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback device This TV Port is Macrovision compliant when DVD movie is played the output is scrambled to prevent analog recording 14 External VGA Port The 15 pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT monitor or projector 15 Parallel Port The 25 pin parallel port connects to any parallel port devices such as a printer 1 8 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Bottom View 1 Hard Disk Drive Bay This is where the hard disk drive is located The hard disk drive stores all the system data The hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity See Section 4 for instructions on a hard drive upgrade 2 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook Pull on the battery latch to remove the battery cover 3 Ventilation Grills The grills are where air is exchanged in and out of the notebook for internal thermal regulation Do not block the airway completely 1 9 USER S MANUAL eee AC Adapter o 2 1 DC out Connector The DC out connector docks to the power jack DC in on the notebook 2 LED Lamp The LED lamp appears green when the unit is plugged into a valid AC source 3 Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC voltage for the notebook 4 AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet Section 1 GETTING TO
26. l Panel gt Power Options gt Advanced menu Press the power suspend button again to return from the suspend mode See Section 3 for more details on system suspend function Built in Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo Internet Hot Key The Internet Hot Key launches the Internet Explore automatically in Windows XP or 2000 In other Windows O S you will need to activate a utility program in the factory CD to make use of the key See side note for Quick Keys installation LED Status Indicators The LED Status indicators reveal the locking unlocking of certain key functions and HDD CD ROM FDD drive status See the LED Status Indicator Section for details Email Hot Key The Email Hot Key launches the MS Outlook Express in Windows XP or 2000 In other Windows O S you will need to activate a utility program in the factory CD to make use of the key See side note for Quick Keys installation Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Warning Do not place any heavy objects on the top of notebook That may damage the display Power Charging Status LED The multi color LED indicates the power and battery charging status of the notebook See the LED Status Indicator Section for details Suspend LED Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode See the LED Status Indicator Section for details Floppy Disk Drive and Disk Eject Button This drive
27. mat 12 7mm height fixed module Optional DVD ROM 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional W LAN 802 11b Wireless LAN Card mini PCI interface Optional Keyboard 87 88 key touch type QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad Pointing Touch Pad with Page Up Down buttons Device Ports amp Connectors VGA Port One 15 pin CRT connector Audio Port One microphone in jack amp One headphone audio out jack Parallel Port One 25 pinparallel connector Firewire One Fireware IEEE1394 host connector USB Port Three USB connectors Infrared Port One FIR LED S Video Port One S Video analog output connector Modem Port One standard phone jack RJ 11 LAN Port One standard network connector RJ 45 Power Port One DC in connector PS 2 Port One 6 pin connector Power Main Battery Li lon 9 cell 3 7V 1800mAh 59 9 W AC Adapter Input Autosensing 100 240V 50 60Hz Output 19V 4 74A 90W Recharge System OFF 3 HR 100 System ON 10 HR 100 Other Low Battery Warning Features Suspend Resume capability A 4 Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION BIOS PnP Function AMI PnP BIOS Self Test Auto Detection Power Management Security Other Features Power On Self Test DRAM auto detection auto sizing L2 Cache auto detection Hard disk type auto detection APM 1 2 Advanced Power Management amp ACPI 2 0 Advanced Configuration Power Interface
28. n Enables the embedded keypad to Num work in numeric mode The keys act Lock like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad Scroll Press the ScrLk key and then press Lock _or _to move one line up or down Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys 1 Start Key a This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar 2 Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Key Pad Press NumLock to enable the embedded numeric key pad The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key ina color different from the alphabets This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators Press Fn NumLock to revert to normal character keys USER S MANUAL eee Touch Pad Glide Pad with Page Up Page Down Function The built in touch pad which is a PS 2 compatible pointing device senses movement on its surface As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad the cursor responds accordingly The following items teach you how to use the touch pad 1 Move your finger across the touch pad to move the cursor 2 Press buttons to select or execute functions These two buttons are similar to the left and right b
29. nternal modem IS UNIWILL V 90 Modem properties intended for useonan Speaker Quick connect 44 More analog phone line also Configuration Modem Helper ModemOnHold called a POTS Plain County Old Telephone Service Bba e el line This modem cannot A be connected directly to a digital telephone line such as those commonly found in a business office You may either obtain an analog line or an analog converter compatible with the phone line you re using Cancel i Apply 2 Click on the pull down menu and select the country where it is applicable Click on OK to exit Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Es Network Adapter Your notebook is equipped with an integrated 10 100Base TX SiS900 PCI Fast Ethernet network adapter Connect the active LAN cable to the RJ 45 LAN port located on the left side of the notebook This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network Connecting to the Network Use Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Ethernet cable only 1 Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 100BASE TX networks E The maximum cable run length is 100 meters m 328 feet ft
30. ontact the printer vendor for assistance m Try rebooting the system with the printer powered up and connected first The printer does not print what s on the screen E The information displayed on the screen may not exactly be the same as what is printed m if the printer print extra and strange symbols it is the result of the cache garbage in the printer memory buffer Cancel all the printer tasks and toggle off the printer power switch to clear up the memory buffer Then turn the printer back online and print again m Make sure you install the correct printer driver The printer does not respond to infrared communication E See Infrared Problems listed elsewhere in this section 2 15 USER S MANUAL Me Firewire IEEE1394 USB and S PDIF Problems The USB device does not work m Windows NT 4 0 does not support USB protocols m Check the settings in the Windows Control Panel m Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers Mm Contact the device vendor for additional support The IEEE1394 port does not work Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System gt Hardware gt Device Manager You should see an entry which reads IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the 1394 host controller there may be a device or resource con
31. oving them to an alternative storage medium floppy disk optical recordable disk etc or uninstall programs that no longer use m The Internet browsers store files in the hard drive as a cache to speed up the performance Check the program s Online Help for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing temporary Internet files m Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space When you delete files Windows saves them to the Recycle Bin 2 5 USER S MANUAL eee The hard disk takes longer to read a file m If you have been using the drive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragment This operation may take a while The files are corrupted m Run the Error checking utility in Windows to check the HDD Double click My Computer Right click C and select Properties Click Check Now in Error checking in Tools CD ROM or DVD ROM Problems The CD ROM or DVD ROM drive does not work m Try rebooting the system m The disk is damaged or files are not readable m After you have inserted a CD ROM disk it may take a moment before you can access its content The drive dose not read any disks m The CD may not be properly seated in the tray Make sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle m The disk is damaged or not readable The disk can not be ejected mM Normally it takes a few s
32. r giving presentations If you prefer you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This notebook supports LCD and CRT displays in Mirror mode or Multimonitor Mode In the Mirror mode both displays show the same content In the Multimonitor mode the system allows you to open and work on different applications independently across two display devices ie the built in LCD display and external display To enable Multimonitor function do the following Connect an external CRT or projector to the notebook first and restart the system After boot up right click the SiS icon Warning on the task tray Select Display Property and then Display To avoid damaging Setting You will see the Driver Mode Setting dialogue box the display do not slam it when closing In the Driver Mode pull down menu select Multimonitor The Do not place any system will then ask you to reboot for the function to take object on top of the computer when the display is closed place Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 000000 Audio Devices Your notebook s Audio is Sound Blaster Pro compatible Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume press Fn F5 To decrease the volume press Fn F6 Adjusting the Volume in Windows Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar in Windows 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting
33. s of the cord set cord connector and plug must bear a T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law E The minimum specification for the flexible cord are 1 0 75 mm conductors 2 Type VCT or VCTF and 3 3 conductor EM The cord set must have minimum rated current capacity of 7 A E The attachment plug must be a two pole grounded type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 15 A 125 VAC configuration Other Countries E The cord set fittings must bear the certification mar k of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country Acceptable agencies are BSI UK OVE Australia CEBEC Belgium SEMKO Sweden DEMKO Denmark SETI Finland EANSW Australia SEV Switzerland B 3 USER S MANUAL a IMQ Italy UTE France KEMA The Netherlands VDE Germany NEMKO Norway m The flexible cord must be of a HAR harmonized type HO5SVV F 3 conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0 03 square inches EM The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 250 VAC Battery Safety E The battery pack is intended to use only with this notebook E Do not disassemble the pack E Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire or water a To avoid risk of fire burns or damage to your battery pack do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme car
34. section Instead of returning the notebook and waiting for repair you may easily solve the problems by considering the following problems and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions m Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed m Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit m Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to the notebook m Check to see the power indicator of the notebook is on m Check the brightness control on the keyboard if the LCD display appears dim m Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key An audible beep indicates the keyboard is functioning correctly Mm Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections Make sure the latches on the connectors latch securely on to the receptor end 2 2 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING U m Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave If you are not sure of the changes you made try to restore all the settings to factory defaults m Be sure all the device drivers are installed properly For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work m If external devices such as USB
35. uitry prevents a complete power drain which is not intended for Lithium lon batteries Use the adapter to charge it for several hours before trying again The notebook beeps intermittently m When battery charge is low an audible beep warns you Press Fn F3 to turn off the warning beep if desired The battery life gets shorter and shorter m The battery has a finite life of about 500 charge cycles If your battery is over one or two years old it may be time to have it replaced m Try a higher power saving setting in the BIOS or in the Windows Power Management The battery does not charge m Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a valid power source m The battery charge indicator LED on the notebook should be lit when you plug in the AC adapter m Make sure the battery module is fully inserted in its bay make sure the battery latch is in locked position m ifthe battery is operating at a very high temperature it may not charge 2 14 Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING U Printing Problems The printer does not print m Make sure the cable connection is secured and the printer is powered up m Run the printer self test to see if it reports any problem m Check if the printer displays any error messages A paper jam may have occurred m Make sure you have already installed the printer driver Most printer using parallel or serial port problems are software related Consult Windows on line help or c
36. uttons on a mouse Tapping on the touch pad twice produces is similar to clicking the left button of a mouse 3 Press Page Up Down button to move up or down a page Function Left Right Page Up Down Equivalent Tapping Action Button Button Button Execution Click twice Tap twice at the same speed as y double P the mouse button Access Context Menu ae SS Drag Click and Tap twice quickly and on the hold to second tap hold finger to the touch drag the pad to drag the cursor cursor Click upper portion to move up a page Click lower portion to move down Tips on Using the Touch Pad 1 The double click speed is timed If you double click too slowly your notebook responds as if you single clicked twice 2 Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touch pad Also keep the surface of touch pad clean and dry to prolong its life 3 The touch pad is sensitive to finger movements Hence the lighter the touch the better the response Heavy touch does not produce better response Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Display Note To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal back light uses less power Your notebook uses a high performance 15 inch active matrix TFT panel which supports high resolution and multi million colors for comfortable viewing Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses speci
37. y to move one page up or down in Windows 8 Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack RJ 11 for fax modem functions 9 Stereo Headphone Jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect the headphones or external speakers 10 Microphone Jack The microphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect a microphone 11 CD ROM or DVD ROM or CD RW or Combo Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole 1 5 USER S MANUAL a i Note To enable the Internet Hot Key Email Hot Key Search Key and My Favorite Hot Key in Windows O S other than XP 2000 you must install the special Quick Keys application contained in the factory CD ROM d Utility Qkeys SETUP EXE Be sure you already have setup an ISP account and MS Internet Explore 1 6 12 13 14 15 16 If your notebook comes with DVD ROM Combo drive you may play DVD movies or regular CD ROM disk If it comes with CD RW Combo drive you may save data onto a CD R CD RW disk Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk Power Suspend Button The power suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key Press momentarily to turn on the system Press and hold for at least 3 4 seconds to turn off the system How this key behaves can be defined in Start gt Settings gt Contro
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