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1. Do not place the computer on an unstable surface Do not place the computer on any surface which will block the vents Don t use or store the computer in a humid environment Do not disassemble the computer by yourself Do not turn off any peripheral de vices when the computer is on Do not turn off the power until you properly shutdown all programs Do not place anything heavy on the computer When traveling by air follow the airline s instructions for in flight use If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your com puter unplug the cord Perform routine maintenance on your computer Handling of the Power Cord amp Battery Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet Do not use the power cord if it is broken Do not place heavy objects on the power cord Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or any metal ob jects Keep the battery away from any metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Handling of Peripheral Devices Use only approved brands of pe ripheral devices Other reminders Unplug the power cord before at taching any peripheral devices Do not throw the computer or ac cessories into a fire Do not touch the poisonous liq uid if the LCD panel breaks Re
2. Alarm resume month day hour minute 5 21 Chapter 6 Installing Drivers Chapter 6 Installing Drivers This chapter provides step by step instructions for installing device drivers and utilities for more detailed information please refer to your operating system s manual or the product manual supplied with the device you wish to install The information here has been designed for users with basic computer knowledge though inexperienced users may also find this section helpful In this chapter we assume the DVD ROM drive as drive E The chapter includes Preparation for a New Notebook Installing Windows 98 SE For reference only PC Card Problem in Windows 98 Installing Windows 2000 For reference only Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE Installing Drivers in Windows 2000 Installing Drivers in Windows NT4 0 6 1 User s Manual Preparation for a New Notebook 1 2 3 4 5 6 Note 1 Use a bootable floppy disk to start the system Run the FDISK utility from DOS to create a bootable partition See DOS manual for the operation details Format the hard disk Follow the command Format C S to create a bootable hard disk and make the boot system files C S copies system files to the formatted disk Copy the file MSCDEX exe from the floppy disk to drive C Insert the CD ROM DVD ROM driver disk Type A Install Restart the system Using another compute
3. k Fn F3 Expand LCD display Fn F5 Toggle audio on off Fn F6 Toggle between CRT LCD LCD CRT Fn F9 Decrease LCD brightness Fn F10 Increase LCD brightness Fn Esc Suspend resume User s Manual The Numeric Keypad A numeric keypad is integrated into the keyboard for easy nu meric data input The keypad stands out by its blue typeface To use the keypad simply 1 Activate the Num Lock feature press the Num Lock key 2 Press and hold down the Fn key 3 Press the desired number keys Chapter 3 Attaching Peripherals Chapter 3 Adding Peripherals To enhance your computer s capabilities you can attach periph eral devices to the computer using the ports or jacks located on the rear and left side of the computer The computer can support the following peripheral devices and this chapter will explain how to connect them to your notebook PS 2 Keyboard or Mouse USB Compatible Device Serial Mouse External Monitor CRT Parallel Printer Modem LAN port Security Lock 3 1 User s Manual PS 2 Keyboard or Mouse The computer can use a PS 2 keyboard or mouse attached directly to the PS 2 port or if you want you can attach both using the PS 2 transfer cable that comes wit
4. Solution 1 The battery is exposed to excessively high or low temperatures Suitable operating conditions are between 32 F and 113 F 0 C and 45 C while the ideal temperature for battery operation is between 50 F and 95 F 10 C and 35 C Solution 2 Make sure the battery is fully discharged and re charge it completely before reusing Solution 3 Power management has been turned off turn the power management back on Solution 4 A peripheral device or PC card is consuming a lot of power Turn off the unused device to save power Solution 5 Previously the battery was given only a partial charge Always fully charge the battery after it has been totally 7 3 User s Manual used up Note Make sure the battery is totally used up before recharging and make sure you recharge the battery to full capacity each time you recharge it Boot Password Problem You forget the boot password Solution If you forget the password you may have to delete the memory and you could lose all of the data on your computer Call your vendor for help CD ROM DVD ROM Problem The compact disk tray will not open when there is a disk in the tray Solution The compact disk is not correctly placed in the tray gently try to remove the disk using the eject hole Problem The compact disk cannot be read Solution 1 The compact disk is not correctly placed in the tray Solution 2 The compact disk is dirty Please clean it with a CD ROM
5. SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1 01 2482 00 R1 00 pr03 Copyright 1983 1996 SystemSoft Corp All Rights Reserved 500 MHz Pentium III with MMX CPU CPU Microcode Update Rev 002h Complete L2 Cache 256K installed 8 MB Video RAM SystemSoft Plug n Play BIOS Ver 1 17 01 Base Memory 000640 Kb Extended Memory 121856 Kb Total Memory 122880 Kb Shared Memory 008192 Kb Auto Detecting IDE Devices Done lt CTRL ALT S gt to enter System Configuration Utility INITIALIZING BOOT CD ROM INITIALIZING 2 nd ATAPI None 5 2 Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Note You may press the Spacebar key to skip the memory test POST Message Error Detected If an error is detected you will see the following WARNING message on the POST Screen You may press F1 key to continue or press the Ctrl Alt S keys simultaneously to enter the System Configuration Utility SystemSoft MobilePRO BIOS Version 1 01 2482 00 R1 00 pr03 Copyright 1983 1996 SystemSoft Corp All Rights Reserved 500 MHz Pentium III with MMX CPU CPU Microcode Update Rev 002h Complete L2 Cache 256K installed 8 MB Video RAM SystemSoft Plug n Play BIOS Ver 1 17 01 Base Memory 000640 Kb Extended Memory 121856 Kb Total Memory 122880 Kb Shared Memory 008192 Kb WARNING HARD DISK CONTROLLER 1 FAILURE Auto Detecting IDE Devices Done lt CTRL ALT S gt to enter System Configuration Utility Press F1 to Continue 5 3 User s Manual System Configuration Util
6. Gently pull the two latches outward on both ends of the module The module will pop up Remove the memory module Install a new memory module if desired refer to Installing a Memory Module Put the keyboard back into place Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer Adding or replacing the processor Note If you plan on removing the heat sink which is necessary to add or replace the processor you will need to have a replace ment heat sink pad available Before proceeding please contact your dealer to get a replacement pad which you will need when you reinstall the heat sink In order to add or replace the processor you must A Remove the heat sink B Remove the processor C Insert a new processor D Reinstall the heat sink E Changing the SW1 DIP Switch settings A Remove the heat sink 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn over the computer 3 Remove the Heat Sink and CPU Cover User s Manual 4 Remove the 4 screws which hold the heat sink in place 5 Gently remove the heat sink cable 6 Lift the heat sink out of the computer heat sink screws Heat sink heat sink cable Figure 4 3 4 12 Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer B Remove the processor The processor is secured on the mainboard with a lock which is easily opened using a small regular screwdriver With the heat sink already removed you will need to set the lock to the open position before removing the processor proce
7. To learn more about how to operate your computer the features available and how to power your computer please read this chapter The topics covered in this chapter are The Power Sources Battery Pack Turning on the Computer LED indicators The Hard Disk Drive The Floppy Disk Drive The DVD CD ROM The PC Card Sockets Hot Keys The Numeric Keypad 2 1 User s Manual The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or battery pack depending on where you want to use it AC Power Adapter Use only the power adapter that comes with your computer An incorrect type of power adapter will damage the computer and its components 1 Plug the power adapter cord into the AC in socket on the rear panel of the computer 2 Connect the power adapter with the power cord 3 Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet 2 2 Chapter 2 Using the Computer Battery Pack The battery pack allows you to use your notebook computer when you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life depends on the applica tion and the configuration you re using Removing the battery pack 1 2 3 Turn the computer over Slide the latch in the direction indicated Gently grasp the battery pack on the edge below the latches and lift it out of the bay Inserting the battery pack 1 2 3 Turn the computer over Place the
8. CDROM Click the Properties button Click the Settings tab and enable DMA mode Restart the computer Start the DVD player and go to Propreties The third icon from the right 10 Select Audio 11 Select Enable S PDIF 6 9 User s Manual Installing Drivers in Windows 2000 Step 1 Installing the LAN Driver Step 2 Step 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start Select Run Open the path to E LAN WIN2000 SETUP EXE Run SETUP EXE Follow the on screen instructions and press Next Choose No I will restart my computer later and click Finish Installing the VGA Driver Click Start Select Run Open the path to E VGA WIN2000 SETUP EXE Run SETUP EXE Follow the on screen instructions and press Next Choose No I will restart my computer later and click Finish Installing the AGP Driver Click Start Select Run Open the path to E WIN2000 AGP SETUP EXE Run SETUP EXE Follow the on screen instructions and press Next Choose No I will restart my computer later and click Finish Chapter 6 Installing Drivers Step 4 Installing the Audio Driver 1 Click Start 2 Select Run 3 Open the path to E Audio SETUP EXE 4 Run SETUP EXE 5 Follow the on screen instructions and press Next 6 When the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears choose Yes to continue the installation 7 Click Finish to restart your c
9. Remove the metal protective shield refer to the picture on page 4 17 5 Locate the SW1 DIP Switch on the right side 6 Change the settings to the following SW1 settings for Intel Speedstep Processor SWI1 1 SW1 2 SW1 3 SW1 4 ON ON ON OFF 7 Put the metal shield back into place 8 Put the keyboard back into place Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer SW1 DIP Switch Metal shield ON position OFF position 4 17 Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities In this chapter you will learn about the Power On Self Test POST power management and how to configure the system parameters using the System Configuration Utility SCU Power on Self Test POST System Configuration Utilities Features of the SCU Startup Menu Memory Menu Disks Menu Components Menu Power Menu Exit Menu Power Management 5 1 User s Manual Power on Self Test POST The system BIOS Basic Input Output System performs a series of tests on the system memory and key computer components every time the computer is powered on These tests are called the Power On Self Test POST Should an error exist the POST routine may halt execution depending on the problem If no error exists the POST will initialize the BIOS configuration and boot start the operating system Post Message Normal Operation You will see the following message on the POST Screen if no error exists after the POST is performed
10. battery in its bay inserting the side without the latch in first Push down on the side with the latch until it clicks into place Note To increase battery life let the battery discharge com pletely before recharging 2 3 User s Manual Recharging by AC Power The battery pack will automatically recharge when it is in its bay in the computer and the computer is plugged into an AC power supply While the battery is recharging you can still use the computer It will take several hours to fully recharge the battery and slightly longer if you are using the computer while the battery is recharging Please refer to LED power indicators in this chapter for more information on the battery charge status Note The battery indicator light Q 8 will blink when the battery overheats or there is a problem with the battery Should this happen remove the battery and allow it to cool down If the indicator light still blinks contact your vendor about a possible battery problem The battery has protection design to detect the tempera ture while recharging or discharging To ensure the battery can be recharged while discharging wait until the battery returns to normal temperature then recharge the battery For better battery life 1 Fully discharge the battery before recharging 2 Recharge the battery to full capacity each time you recharge it 2 4 Chapter 2 Using the Computer Proper Handling of the Battery Pac
11. drive 2 9 User s Manual The DVD ROM Drive The notebook computer comes standard with a 8x speed remov able 5 25 DVD ROM drive It is labeled drive D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the System Configuration Util ity The removable DVD ROM drive can be replaced with op tional drive units such as a 12 7 mm high CD ROM drive Loading Disks To insert a disk press the Open Button and carefully place a disk into the Disk tray with label side facing up see below Push the disk tray in and you are ready to start The Access Indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio disk is playing When power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject hole to open the tray Emergency Eject hole Access indicator Open Button Note When manually ejecting a disk DO NOT use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may break and become lodged in the hole 2 10 Chapter 2 Using the Computer Handling Disks Proper handling of your disks will prevent them from being damaged Please follow the advice listed below to make sure that the data stored on your CD DVD ROMs can be accessed Remember to Hold the disk by the edges do not touch the surface of the disk Use a clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints Do not write on the surface with a pen Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of
12. enter POS mode to save power Resume from POS Mode The system can resume from POS mode by e Pressing any keyboard key e Pressing the power button if configured as a Suspend Resume function under SCU e An incoming call to your modem e Alarm resume is enabled and expires 5 20 Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Suspend to Disk Suspend to Disk uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD It saves the maximum power but takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your note book to automatically enter Suspend to Disk mode when the battery power is almost depleted This prevents losing any data due to loss of power To set this feature go to the SCU Power Menu and choose Enable Battery Low Suspend In order to use Suspend to Disk you must partition your Hard Disk Drive the instructions are as follows 1 Use your operating system s FDISK program to delete all hard disk partitions if any already exist on the target drive 2 Boot the system and run the OVMAKFIL EXE Utility to create the Suspend to Disk partition on the hard disk The size of the Suspend to Disk partition will be the installed DRAM n plus 8 MB integrated video RAM gt OVMAKFIL Pn For example if the system DRAM is 32 MB OVMAKFIL will create a partition size of approximately 40 MB gt OVMAKFIL P32 Resume from Suspend to Disk Mode The system will resume from Suspend to Disk mode by Pressing the power button
13. in Advanced Power Management APM 1 2 The APM function varies depending on your operating system OS Some operating systems such as Windows NT do not support APM Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI ACPI enables a computer to turn its peripherals on and off for improved power management It also allows the PC to be turned on and off by external devices so that the pressing a trackpad button or the keyboard will wake up the machine Disk Standby The computer s hard disk drive motor will be turned off if the hard 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 User s Manual Suspend and Resume With this function you can stop an operation and restart where you left off The hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed and all open applications are retained in memory This system features two suspend mode levels Powered On Suspend POS and Suspend to Disk SD Caution Do not enter suspend mode when you are 1 Accessing any of the disk drives such as the HDD FDD or DVD ROM drive 2 Using any audio or video applications 3 Playing a DOS game Powered On Suspend POS Powered On Suspend saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full operation When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the SCU Power Menu it will
14. is displayed Solution The application cannot be operated since all the memory is used up PC Card Problem The PC card cannot be configured Solution The PC card is not supported Problem The system cannot recognize the PC card Solution 1 The PC card is not inserted into the socket or in serted incorrectly Solution 2 The PC card driver is not installed Solution 3 The PC card or card driver is not compatible with the computer Problem A beep sound is not heard while the PC card is inserted Solution The beep sound control is closed Power Problem The computer will not boot when the battery pack is not inserted Solution 1 The power cord is not correctly connected with the AC adapter Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into a 7 8 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting grounded outlet and the computer Solution 2 The outlet does not work use another outlet Problem The system has automatically entered suspend mode Solution 1 The system s temperature is too high let it cool before using Solution 2 The system has entered suspend mode after a speci fied period of time Press any key to wake up the computer Printer Problem The printer cannot be added to the system Solution The printer power is off or the printer is not correctly connected to the computer Problem The printer will not work Solution 1 The printer is not turned on please turn on the printer Solution 2 The printer is n
15. location and press Next 12 Choose Browse to specify the path to either E Pemcia Win2000 13 Click Next to install the driver You should now see the driver EnE Tech CB1410 Card Bus Controller being loaded 14 Click Finish to complete the setup 15 Close the PCMCIA Properties window 16 Restart your computer Chapter 6 Installing Drivers Step 7 Installing the DVD driver optional Insert the Win DVD CD ROM into your drive and follow the instructions Step 8 Installing the SiSIDE Driver 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start Select Run Open the path to E Utility Setup exe Run Setup exe Follow the on screen instructions Note The computer will not restart automatically once the setup process completes you will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect 6 13 User s Manual Installing Drivers in Windows NT4 0 Note 1 After installing Windows NT4 0 please install the latest Service Pack to enhance the function Download the latest Service Pack version from the Microsoft web site Note 2 Before installing the following drivers press Ctrl Alt S to enter the SCU when the computer boots In the Startup Menu deselect Enable PNP OS Support and choose Save and Exit in the Exit Menu Step 1 Installing the VGA Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Click Start Select Control Panel Double Click on Display Select the Settings Tab Choose Display Type C
16. see this message lt CTRL ALT S gt to enter System Configuration Utility This message lasts only a few seconds and if you don t respond in time the computer will initiate the boot process If you were unable to enter the SCU you must reboot the system and try again Note During startup if your computer has a logo screen or picture appear instead of the POST Screen wait until a curser appears in the top right corner before hitting lt CTRL ALT S gt to enter the System Configuration Utility Startup Memory Disks Components Power Exit Devices System Floppy Drive A 1 44 MB CPU Clock 500 MHz Hard Drive C 4327 MB Hard Drive D 0 MB Hard Drive E 0 MB Hard Drive F 0 MB Serial Port 1 COM 1 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port 2 COM 2 2F8 IRQ3 Parallel Port LPT1 Addr 378 IRQ 7 Base Extended Shadow Reserved Total RAM Cache EXT Memory 640 KB 121856 KB 64 KB 320 KB 122880 KB 256 KB Press lt Alt gt key to activate menus and cursor keys to navigate Mouse left button spacebar and lt Enter gt keys accept menu item Mouse right button and lt Esc gt key cancel current action User s Manual Working with the Menu Bar Use these keys to begin working in the SCU Keys Action Alt Highlights the menu bar Left arrow Selects a menu bar option Right arrow _ Highlighted letters Left mouse button Opens the menu bar option Down arrow Spacebar Enter Right mouse button Cance
17. system you want and press Enter The FAT file system is recommended 12 To format the drive partition press F Please note all data on the formatted drive will be lost 13 Setup will proceed with formatting file copying and then reboot the system 14 When the system enters Windows 2000 follow the on screen instructions and press Next 15 When Windows asks for Your Product Key type the product s ID number and then press Next 16 Continue to press Next until Setup starts to install 6 5 User s Manual various components and performs its final tasks 17 Click Finish to complete Windows 2000 Setup Wizard 18 The computer will restart Windows 2000 automatically Installing Drivers in Windows 98 SE Step 1 Installing the LAN driver 1 Click Start 2 Select Run 3 Choose the path E LAN WIN98 Setup exe 4 Run Setup exe 5 Follow the on screen instructions and continue to press Next 6 Click Finish to restart your computer Step 2 Installing the VGA driver 1 Click Start 2 Select Run 3 Choose the path E video Win9X Setup exe 4 Run Setup exe 5 Follow the on screen instructions and continue to press Next 6 Click Finish to restart your computer Step 3 Installing the Audio Driver 6 6 If you intend to use your computer with the DVD and external speakers you can have a better sound quality if you use S PIF This simply requires installing a different audio driver and mak
18. the disk Do not store or place the disk in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinners or other cleaners to clean the disk Do not bend the disk Do not drop or subject the disk to shock User s Manual The PC Card Slots The computer is equipped with one PC card slot previously referred to as PCMCIA The slot supports one Type II PC card or CardBus card Inserting PC Cards Align the PC card with the slot and push the card in until it is firmly in place Removing PC Cards To remove a PC card simply press the eject button next to the slot eject button 2 4O20 L MMA E Chapter 2 Using the Computer Hot Keys Hot Keys allow you to change operational features instantly You activate the Hot Key functions by pressing the Fn key or Function key which is located on the bottom left of the keyboard and one of the keys with the blue icons F3 F6 etc located at the top of your keyboard F7 jai r 4 ja SZ F6 crTLCD e i WZ Y G 4 ll D Q WZ OZ OZ OZ SG VG Fr F N i i cin SH E Ar Alt Ctrl ns i i Home PgDn Se 00 Function key Available Hot Key commands
19. the level it must stop charging or discharging the battery This memory will become distorted if you partially charge or par tially discharge the battery too often To increase the accuracy of the gauge you must fully discharge and then fully recharge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges Conserving battery power A Advanced Power Management Your notebook computer has Advanced Power Management APM features which slow down the speed of the processor and components Using these features will help conserve battery power Appendix B Display brightness The LCD display consumes a lot of power so setting the bright ness level to low will save power C Applications and external devices Different applications and external devices consume battery power even when they are not being used To conserve battery power we recommend Closing modem or communication applications when they are not being used Removing any unused PC Cards from the computer PC Cards quickly use up battery power even if the system enters Suspend mode Removing any unnecessary external devices from the computer Q amp A 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 or hear beeps that indicate the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of th
20. to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started cccccscssceeeeeeeeneeeees 1 1 CHECKING the TEINS 3 crvaOnnacoewhvceetlvecnpacialeaibaechaedveeass 1 2 Opening the LCD display isane 1 3 Top View with Display Open cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 4 Right Side VIEW creian aie aa E tae 1 6 Rear VOW oaei miom eE vias aa Eae E E TARA 1 8 Lett SIDS VIEW siena n e a E ahvintaet veces 1 10 BXOJIKOLANIA TALEN EEA TEE E T 1 12 Chapter 2 Using the COoMputer s ssssssssssnsnsnnsnna 2 1 The Power SOUFCeS 5 ceiver casas say aia viwitanssyaneccereesaxt 2 2 Battery Pack catanametea ie cate cece tanmnetundos Gauci scnecantee 2 3 Removing the battery pack ceeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeees 2 3 Inserting the battery pack spy sceepatasyoin beeen ary 2 3 Recharging by AC POWer jtsicssudacerstesiestaspesedagastiaehatenads 2 4 Proper Handling of the Battery Pack assecc 2 5 Turning on the COMputer s ssessssersrrrrserrrsrirrrrrree 2 5 LED Power Indicators vesuescisiysstsederseiovavivecexscuaetseckationestes 2 6 LED Status Indicators ssssssssresrrrrrrrerrrrereerrrerrererrene 2 7 The H
21. with the new device 7 6 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting LCD Panel Problem The screen is blank Solution 1 The panel may be set for an external monitor please reset to normal display using the hot keys Solution 2 The screen saver is activated please press any key or touch the trackpad to return to your display Solution 3 The brightness or contrast needs to be adjusted Solution 4 The system is in suspend mode Please press any key to wake up the computer Problem The LCD panel displays incorrect fonts or blinks when the computer is connected with an external monitor Solution The external monitor resolution exceeds what the LCD panel can support Please disconnect the external monitor and restart the computer Memory Module Problem The computer will not boot Solution An incorrect type of memory module is installed Make sure a correct module is installed Problem The memory capacity is insufficient Solution The memory is not correctly configured for the applica tion Make sure the memory is correctly configured for the appli cation Problem The detected memory capacity is not correct Solution A memory module is not correctly installed or not compatible with your computer 7 7 User s Manual Problem The message out of memory is displayed Solution The memory configuration is not correctly set or the memory is not enough to run the application Problem The message insufficient memory
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23. 2 LED status indicators for more information Stereo Speakers Two built in speakers provide rich stereo sound Trackpad and Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements It functions the same as a two button mouse The right trackpad button is the same as a right mouse button the left trackpad button is the same as a left mouse button Chapter 1 Getting Started Keyboard This 88 key keyboard has an embedded numeric keypad and can be used with Win95 Win98 Windows 2000 Windows NT 4 0 and Linux It also has many of the same features as a full size desktop keyboard and can easily be replaced with non English keyboards Microphone C With the built in microphone you can record on your notebook computer LCD Display LED Power Indicators LED Status Indicators Microphone Keyboard Stereo Speakers Trackpad and Buttons 1 5 User s Manual Right Side View Power Button Pressing this button turns your notebook computer on or off After proper configuration with the System Configuration Utility SCU the Power Button can also be used as a Suspend Resume hot button Note After turning your notebook computer off wait a few seconds before turning it on again Easy to change 5 25 DVD ROM Drive The notebook comes standard with a 8 speed DVD ROM drive The removable DVD ROM drive module can be replaced with optional drive units such as a 12 7 mm high 5 25 CD
24. H battery Batteries which are common in notebook com puters and contain Nickel Metal Hydride User s Manual P parallel port A socket on a computer used to connect a printer or other parallel device via the computer s parallel interface parallel printer A printer that receives information from a computer one character letter number etc at a time partition A reserved part of disk or memory that is set aside for some purpose New hard disks must be partitioned before they can be formatted for the operating system this is done with the FDISK utility PC Card See PCMCIA Card PCMCIA Card A credit card sized removable module for portable computers standardized by PCMCIA Also known as PC Cards they are 16 bit devices that are used to attach modems network adapters sound cards radio transceivers solid state disks and hard disks to a portable computer The PC Card is a plug and play device which is configured automatically by the Card Services software PCMCIA is an acronym for Personal Computer Memory Card International Association which is an international standards body and trade association that was founded to establish a stan dard for connecting peripherals to portable computers peripheral Any external device attached to a computer such as a printer disk drive display monitor etc Plug and Play The ability to add a new component and have it work without having to perform any technical analysis or
25. IRQ3 amp COM4 Only for DOS COM8 3E8 mode and Non PnP IRQ10 OS COM4 2E8 IRQ11 Mode Normal 16550 Define the COM B Setting for IrDA HPSIR hardware COM B ASK IR FAST IR DMA DMA 0 Specify the Fast IR Setting for DMA 1 DMA configuration Fast IR DMA 3 LPT Port Port None Specify the LPT port Address LPT 1 Addr 378 and IRQ configuration IRQ7 LPT2 Addr 278 IRQ5 LPT3 Addr 3BC IRQ7 Port Standard AT Centronics Definition Bidirectional PS 2 Enhanced Parallel EPP Extended Capabilities ECP DMA DMA 1 Specify the ECP DMA Setting For DMA3 configuration ECP Mode EPP Type EPP 1 9 Specify the EPP type User s Manual Components Menu continued Item Setting Option Function PS 2 Mouse Enable Enable the system s Port trackpad or an external PS 2 mouse Disable Disable the trackpad or PS 2 mouse if an external mouse is connected to COM A port Keyboard Enable Specify whether Num Numlock Disable Lock is on or off at system boot time Keyboard Key Repeat 2 cps Define the rate Repeat Rate 6 cps characters per second 10 cps at which the keyboard 15 cps repeats while a key is 20 cps depressed 30 cps Key Delay 1 4 sec Specify the amount of 1 2 sec time second that will pass after a key is 3 4 sec depressed before the 1 sec key starts to repeat Startup Memory Devices Floppy Drive A Hard Drive C Hard Drive D Hard Drive E Hard Dri
26. Notice The company reserves the right to make any updates revisions or changes to the information contained herein as and when deemed necessary The company is under no obligation to notify any purchaser or end user of such actions in advance or afterwards September 2000 Trademarks IBM PC PS 2 XGA and SVGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation SiS is a registered trademark of Silicon Integrated Systems MS DOS Microsoft Windows Windows 98 Windows 2000 Win dows NT and Microsoft Mouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Insyde is a registered trademark of SystemSoft Corp Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respec tive companies Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 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 communi cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception wh
27. ROM drive Please refer to the chapter 2 for more information on using the DVD ROM or Chapter 4 for removing or replacing the DVD ROM LED Status Indicators These LED indicators display the system s operational status Refer to Chapter 2 LED status indicators for more information Vent Prevents the notebook from overheating 1 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started LED Status Indicators Power Button 0oop00o00o00000 Vent 5 25 DVD ROM Drive User s Manual Rear View foio 1 8 PS 2 Type Port The PS 2 Type Port uses a 6 pin connector for connect ing an external PS 2 type mouse or keyboard USB Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port makes adding peripheral devices easy External Monitor CRT Port The External Monitor uses a 15 pin connector for con necting an external CRT monitor Simultaneous display on the LCD screen and external CRT monitor is pos sible Parallel Port The Parallel Port uses a 25 pin female connector for connecting a parallel printer or other parallel devices This parallel port supports EPP Enhanced Parallel Port V1 7 V1 9 and ECP Extended Capabilities Port modes Serial Port The RS 232 serial port uses a 9 pin male connector for connecting an external serial mouse or serial printer Deo ai oa 0 o a Chapter 1 Getting Started Lan Port Use this port to connect your notebook computer to a Local A
28. U 5 17 User s Manual Exit Menu Item Function Save and Exit Exits the utility and saves all changes to CMOS then reboot the system Exit No Save Exit without saving any current changes Default Settings Loads the default factory settings for all items Restore Settings Restore the current setup settings to the original custom ones Version Info Show current BIOS version information Startup Memory Disks Components Power Exit Save and Exit Exit No Save 1 44 MB Default Settings PU Clock 500 MHz 4327 MB Restore Settings 0 MB 0 MB 0 MB COM 1 3F8 IRQ 4 COM 2 2F8 IRQ3 LPT1 Addr 378 IRQ 7 Base Extended Shadow Reserved Total RAM Cache EXT Devices Floppy Drive A Hard Drive C Hard Drive D Hard Drive E Hard Drive F Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Parallel Port Version Info Memory nonn 640 KB 121856 KB 64 KB 320KB 122880 KB 256KB Save current settings and return to previous work 5 18 Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Power Management You can manage power consumption while maintaining system performance by setting your computer to one of the available power management modes Information on the various types of power management are listed below If you want information on how to set the power management options please refer to the Power Menu in this chapter Advanced Power Management APM 1 2 To reduce power consumption the system provides built
29. als Security Lock A security lock can be installed on your notebook computer to help prevent theft To install the security lock wrap the cable around a desk or other immovable object then insert the locking device in the slot located on the left side of your notebook com puter 3 9 Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer This chapter will explain how to upgrade your notebook com puter Please follow the steps in this chapter and if you have any problems or questions you can contact your dealer for further help Before you upgrade the computer you will need A small crosshead or Philips screwdriver A small regular screw driver An antistatic wrist strap Note Make sure you wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself before working with or repairing the internal compo nents Static electricity may damage the components This chapter will cover the following topics Replacing the HDD Replacing the FDD Replacing the DVD ROM Module Upgrading the Memory Adding or replacing the processor 4 User s Manual Replacing the HDD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 fastening screws 4 2 Remove the HDD case from the computer refer to Removing the HDD in Chapter 2 for details Remove the two sets of screws on the side of the case Slowly remove the HDD from the case until you see the connecting cable Gently disconnect the cable from the HDD being c
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31. areful not to bend any pins or crimp the cable Connect a new HDD to the cable being careful not to bend any pins or crimp the cable Slowly place the HDD back into the case Hold the HDD firmly in place with two screws on each side Insert the HDD into the computer refer to Inserting the HDD in Chapter 2 for details fastening screws Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer Replacing the FDD Removing the Floppy Disk Drive 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn off the computer Turn the computer over Locate the DVD FDD cover Unscrew and remove the cover Lift the white plastic piece which holds the FDD cable in place Pull out the FDD cable Grasp the FDD tab and gently PULL the FDD out of the computer 4 3 User s Manual 8 Remove the two screws on each side of the FDD tray 9 Remove the FDD from its tray see picture fastening screws fastening screws The FDD floppy disk drive out of its bay Inserting the Floppy Disk Drive Follow the instructions for removing the FDD in reverse order 4 4 Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer Replacing the DVD ROM Module Removing the DVD ROM Module 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn the computer over 3 Locate the DVD FDD cover 4 Unscrew and remove the cover 5 Remove the single screw which holds the DVD ROM in the computer 6 Locate the cable tab and gently pull the cable tab upward to disconnect the DVD ROM fro
32. cleaner kit Problem A music compact disk can be read while a data disk can not Solution There may be a problem with the disk hardware or software Refer to your operating system manual for more infor mation on the software and make sure you have the correct software installed for running video compact disks If the proper 7 4 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting software is properly installed and a problem still exists contact your vendor about a possible hardware problem Problem All compact disks cannot be read Solution 1 The Windows system does not recognize the DVD ROM drive or the DVD ROM drive is not compatible with other devices Make sure you have the DVD ROM drive properly in stalled and configured Solution 2 The DVD ROM drive is dirty please clean it with a DVD CD ROM cleaner kit Solution 3 There may be a problem with the disk hardware or software Refer to your operating system manual for more infor mation on the software and make sure you have the proper soft ware installed for using compact disks If the correct software is properly installed contact your vendor about a possible hardware problem Floppy Disk Drive FDD Problem The floppy disk drive will not write data to disk Solution 1 The floppy disk is not formatted Solution 2 The floppy disk is write protected Undo the protec tion Solution 3 You specified an incorrect disk drive Solution 4 There is not enough unused space available on the
33. disk Please use a new disk or delete any unneeded data Problem The disk drive will not read the disk Solution 1 The disk is not formatted Solution 2 The disk is damaged Solution 3 An incorrect disk type is used 7 5 User s Manual Hard Disk Drive HDD Problem The message Non system disk appears Solution The computer is trying to boot from an incorrect floppy disk Please remove the floppy and insert a correct one before restarting the computer Problem The computer takes longer during START UP Solution 1 Data saved on the hard disk drive may be lost or damaged Please operate the disk scan or disk defragmenter to check for any lost or damaged data Solution 2 As in low battery status the computer is waking up from the suspend mode Hardware Installation Problem The computer will not recognize a peripheral device as part of the system Solution 1 The new device is not powered on please power on the device then restart the computer Solution 2 You did not properly configure the system for the new device or install the device Try reconfiguring the device or reinstalling the device using the device manual and drivers Solution 3 The computer is not properly connected to the de vice Please make sure the device is properly connected with the computer Solution 4 You did not properly configure the system for the new device Please reconfigure the system according to the in structions which came
34. e battery power and shut down on its own How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the battery LED indicator light is green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges User s Manual C Different Keyboards Below are different versions of keyboards for your reference T II Ww pia cS T Bild WZ SO Strg Ba ait gt lt ti VY 010 VY Vv ost Bilat Ende Germany Keyboard So CEL E EEEE SOE Ef EELEE NE El EE a a S a a a CEEE EEI TE COEP EPET eee PIPE EE French Keyboard Appendix 5 4s o yj 2 Js EG te 20 OA ee j SS a CS pa 5 m gio P i D z aa KES SS SIA te e gt i lt i oO Gel A E i tio oO So O 1 9 SY RE p A f t y E 6 o p i S u S o gt wo x F PTT E
35. ed a Green Num lock is activated Green Cap Lock is activated Green Scroll Lock is activated 2 7 User s Manual The Hard Disk Drive HDD The hard disk drive is used to store your data internally in the notebook computer It is mounted in a removable case and can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 IDE hard disk drives with a height of 12 7 mm or 9 5 mm The system supports PIO mode 4 Master mode IDE LBA mode and provides a high performance data transfer rate at speeds up to 66 MBytes second ATA 66 For data security you can easily remove the HDD Removing the HDD 1 Turn the computer off 2 Turn the computer over 3 Locate the HDD latch 4 Slide and hold the latch forward then slide the HDD out of the computer 5 Lift the hard disk drive out of the computer Inserting the HDD 1 Turn off the computer 2 Turn the computer over 3 Place the HDD case into the computer 4 Slide the HDD in until you hear a click 2 8 Chapter 2 Using the Computer The Floppy Disk Drive FDD The computer is equipped with a 1 44 MB 3 5 floppy disk drive module It is usually designated drive A by default and can be used as a boot device if properly set in the SCU please refer to Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Inserting Removing Diskettes When using the floppy drive always insert your floppy diskette label side up To remove your diskette press the eject button on the top right corner of the floppy
36. ed 121856 KB Shadow 64 KB Reserved 320 KB Total RAM 122880 KB Cache EXT 256 KB System Internal and External cache settings User s Manual Disks Menu Item Setting Option Function Diskette Drive A None Specify the drive Drives H types for the 1 44 MB diskette drive A IDE Primary HDD Drive Enable enhanced Settings Enabled IDE settings PIO Mode CD ROM Drive DVD ROM Enabled PIO Mode IDE UDMA Enable 33 66 100 c Function Disable IDE 32 Bit I O Enable Disable Startup Memory SEPO Components Power Exit Diskette Drives Devices System Floppy Drive A CPU Clock 500 MHz Hard Drive C SMB Hard Drive D 0 MB Hard Drive E 0 MB Hard Drive F Serial Port 1 COM 1 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port 2 COM 2 2F8 IRQ3 Parallel Port LPT1 Addr 378 IRQ 7 Base Extended Shadow Reserved 320 KB Total RAM 122880 KB Cache EXT 256 KB o wo Memory 640 KB 121856 KB 64 KB Configure diskette drives A and B Components Menu Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Item Setting Option Function COM Ports COM ATO None Specify the COM A Settings COM1 3F8 IRQ4 configuration COM3 COM2 2F8 IRQ3 amp COM4 Only for DOS COMB 3E8 mode and Non PnP IRQ10 OS COM4 2E8 IRQ11 COM BIO None Specify the COM B Settings COM1 3F8 IRQ4 configuration COM3 COM2 2F8
37. er 1 Getting Started Lets take a closer look at your new notebook computer This chapter will cover the following areas Checking the Items Opening the LCD Display Top View with Display Open Right Side View Rear View Left Side View Bottom View 1 1 User s Manual Checking the Items Carefully remove everything from the shipping box and check the items one by one If any item is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately You should have Notebook Computer User s Manual CD ROM Power Adapter PS 2 Transfer Cable Utilities Diskette s Power Cord Carry Bag Battery Pack OMONATR WY 1 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started Opening the LCD display 1 Move the cover latch to the right to release the top cover 2 Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard 3 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 1 3 User s Manual Top View with Display Open 1 4 EE LCD Display The Notebook has a 12 1 SVGA XGA TFT LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel which supports up to a 800 x 600 x 32 bit resolution The LCD panel is driven by an AGP bus video controller with 8 32 MB video memory LED Power Indicators These indicators display the current power source of the computer For more information please refer to Chapter 2 LED power indicators LED Status Indicators DAH These LED indicators display the system s operational status Refer to Chapter
38. h your notebook computer Attach the external keyboard or mouse to the PS 2 port as shown below 3 2 Chapter 3 Attaching Peripherals USB Compatible Device The computer has a USB port for connecting a USB compatible keyboard mouse game pad or other USB device Simply plug the device into the USB port as shown below 3 3 User s Manual Serial Mouse The serial port features a 9 pin connector You can connect any serial device such as a mouse to this port To connect a serial device you must 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the cable to the serial port on the rear of the computer 3 Tighten the screws that fasten the cable to the serial port 4 Turn on the computer Note In addition you may need to install the manufacturer supplied driver for the serial mouse Refer to the device s user guide for more information 3 4 Chapter 3 Attaching Peripherals External Monitor CRT The computer can support an XGA compatible external monitor The external monitor can be used simultaneously with the LCD display turned on or off You can setup your computer to use an external monitor by entering the System Configuration Utility SCU and selecting the appropriate parameters or using the Fn F6 keys refer to Hot Keys in Chapter 2 To install an external monitor you simply 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the cable to the CRT port on the rear of the computer 3 Tighten the screws that faste
39. he system in your computer flash ROM BIOS see flash BIOS function key The keys F1 F2 which have specific functions assigned to them By pressing one of the function keys you can execute certain commands depending on the computer and oper ating system you are using G GB Gigabyte A unit of storage one gigabyte is equal to 1 024 megabytes H Hot key see function keys interface Something that connects two separate things Hard ware interface connects the computer to attached hardware such as a printer TO Input Ouput Term used when your computer needs data entered input or has data to go to another source such as a User s Manual printer or floppy disk output IrDA Infrared Data Association IrDA ports allow a laptop to exchange data or use a printer without a cable connection J jack A connector used primarily to connect external devices to your computer such as a microphone video source phone line etc jumper A metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit They are sometimes used to configure expansion boards K KB Kilobyte A unit of storage one kilobyte is equal to 1024 bytes L LAN Local Area Network A communications network within a confined physical area It is made up of servers workstations a network operating system and a communications link LCD Liquid Crystal Display A display technology that uses rod shaped molecules liquid crystals that flow li
40. hoose Change Select Have Disk Open the path to E WINNT40 Click OK 10 Click OK 11 Select YES when you see You are about to install a third party driver 12 Click OK 13 Close the Display Properties Window 14 Select Yes to restart you computer Chapter 6 Installing Drivers Step 2 Installing the Audio Driver 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start Select Run Open the path to E Audio Setup exe Run Setup exe Follow the on screen instructions and press Next Click Finish to restart your computer now For more information please refer to the Readme file under the directory Step 3 Installing the LAN Driver Optional 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Click Start Select Control Panel Double Click on Network Select the Adapters Tab Choose Remove to remove the current driver if there is no current driver go to the next step Choose Add to add the new driver Choose Have Disk Enter E WinNT and select OK Select OK to choose the supported software 10 Select OK for fast Ethernet dapter Setup 11 Select Close 12 Enter the TCP IP properties and select OK If you don t know this information select cancel and contact you Network administrator 13 Click yes to restart the computer User s Manual Step 4 Installing the Modem Driver Optional 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Restart your computer and go to the SCU System Configuration Utility Select Startup from the menu
41. i o ie J m Z A 4x 5 a BS le aif oS a E COCOS Chinese Keyboard vii Glossary Glossary A AC Alternating Current The power from a standard household electrical outlet adapter A device that allows compatibility between different equipment An AC adapter converts AC current to DC current which is needed to operate a computer AGP Accelerated Graphics Port A high speed graphics port that provides a direct connection between the display adapter and memory application A program such as a word processor database or image editor BIOS Basic Input Output System An essential set of routines in a PC which is stored on a chip and provides an interface be tween the operating system and the hardware bit binary digit The smallest unit of information on a machine If a computer is a 32 bit machine it may mean that its data regis ters are 32 bits wide or that it uses 32 bits to identify each ad dress in memory boot The loading of the operating system and other basic soft ware which occurs when you start up the computer bus A collection of wires through which data is transmitted from one part of a computer to another byte binary term A unit of storage capable of holding a single character On almost all modern computers a byte is equal to 8 bits User s Manual C cache When you cache something you improve the speed
42. ich 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning A shielded type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment depend on EUT condition Safety Instructions As with any other piece of precision electronic equipment proper care and operation of your notebook computer will pro long its use Help your notebook computer last longer by follow ing this advice Handling the Computer Do not expose it to excessive heat Do not expose your notebook or direct sunlight computer to any shock or vibration Do not expose it to strong magnetic Do not leave it in a place where fields foreign matter or moisture may effect the system
43. ing a change in the SCU Chapter 6 Installing Drivers Without S PDIF 1 2 3 4 5 6 Click Start Select Run Specify the path to E Audio Win98 Setup exe Run Setup exe Follow the on screen instructions and continue to press Next Click Finish to restart your computer With S PDIF 1 2 3 4 5 6 Remove the previous audio driver if already installed Reboot the computer and go to the SCU by pressing Ctrl Alt S Enable S PDIF under the Startup menu Click Start and select Run Type E Audio Win98 Setup exe vxd and press OK to install the audio driver Click Finish to restart your computer For more information on the driver refer to the Readme file under the directory Step 4 Installing the Modem Driver Optional 1 2 3 4 5 Click Start Select Settings and Control Panel Double click the System icon Click the Device Manager tab Locate the PCI Communication Device under Other devices 6 7 User s Manual 6 Double click PCI Communication Device 7 Click the Driver tab and choose Update Driver 8 Press Next 9 Select Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now and press Next Select Specify a location and choose Browse to specify the location to E MDC Win98 10 Press OK 11 Follow the on screen instructions and press Next 12 Click Finish to complete the setup 13 Restart your computer S
44. is plugged into the wrong jack Solution 3 There is no audio source Battery Problem The battery pack will not charge Solution 1 The battery pack is exposed to an excessively hot or cold environment Place the battery in a suitable environment and after it returns to normal temperature try again Solution 2 The battery may be bad and may need to be re placed call your vendor for more details Problem The battery pack will not charge and the charge indicator light is off Solution 1 The battery is already fully charged and the indicator light is broken Solution 2 The battery pack is exposed to an excessively hot or cold environment Place the battery in a suitable environment 7 2 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and after it returns to normal temperature try again Solution 3 The battery may be bad and may need to be replaced call your vendor for more details Problem A beeping sound is heard and the low battery indicator is on Solution The battery power is nearly used up Connect the AC adapter to your computer or press the Fn Ese key combination to enter suspend mode Problem A beep isn t heard when the low battery indicator turns on or the gauge indicates power is less than 10 Solution The battery power is nearly used up and the volume control may be turned down Please adjust the volume control and connect the computer with the AC adapter Problem Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected
45. ity The System Configuration Utility SCU can be used to set your notebook s system parameters Things like the date and time or power settings are what you set in the SCU The settings are stored in a nonvolatile battery backed CMOS RAM This means that your settings are saved even when the notebook is turned off Information in the System Configuration Utility Here is a list of the system settings which may be changed within the System Configuration Utility This menu bar choice Allows you to set or change Startup Date and Time Fast Boot Boot Device Display Enable Battery Low Beep Enable LCD expand Mode Enable Power On Beep Enable PNP OS Support Display OEM logo Enable S PDIF digital output Boot Password SCU Password Memory Cache Systems VGA Shared Memory Disks Diskette Drives IDE Settings Components COM Ports LPT Port PS 2 Mouse Port Keyboard Numlock Keyboard Repeat Power Enable Power Saving Low Power Saving Medium Power Saving High Power Saving Customize Suspend Controls Resume Timer Enable MODEM Ring Resume Enable Battery Low Suspend CPU SpeedStep Controls Exit Save and Exit Exit No Save Default Settings Restore Settings Version Info 5 4 Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Initiating the System Configuration Utility The System Configuration Utility SCU can be accessed by press ing the Ctrl Alt and S keys simultaneously when you turn on your computer and
46. k Do not disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode Do not connect the metal terminals together Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your new notebook computer To turn it on simply press the power button on the right side of the computer After proper configuration with the System Configuration Utility SCU the Power Button can also be used as a Suspend Resume hot button Please refer to Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Power Menu for more information 2 5 User s Manual LED Indicators To display useful information there are two sets of LED indica tors on your computer they are the LED Power Indicators and LED Status Indicators 2 6 LED Power Indicators tors located on the top right side display the power status Icon Color Description Green Battery power is being used D while the computer is on AC power is being used while the computer is on Blinking Red Battery power is critically low Battery is fully charged Be Red Battery is being charged The LED power indica Chapter 2 Using the Computer LED Status Indicators Once your computer is on and in use the LED status indicators will display the system s operating status Icon Color Description Green The system has entered the D configured suspend mode B Green The hard disk is being access
47. ke liquid and bend light LED Light Emitting Diode an electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed through it The indicator lights on the computer are LEDs load To copy a program from some source such as a disk or tape into memory for execution Lithium Ion battery A type of battery which is ideal for note Glossary book computers because of its light weight and high energy den sity Also lithium ion batteries do not use poisonous metals such as lead mercury or cadmium M MB Megabyte 1 048 576 bytes or 1024 KB memory Area in the computer where information is stored on chips an example is RAM MHz One MHz represents one million cycles per second The speed of microprocessors called the clock speed is measured in megahertz MMX A type of microprocessor that can handle many common multimedia operations that are normally handled by a separate sound or video card mode An operational state that a system has been switched to modem modulate demodulate A device that adapts a com puter to a telephone line by converting the computer s digital pulses into audio frequencies for the telephone when sending And the reverse when receiving a signal from the telephone line module Referring to hardware a module is a self contained component mouse The most popular pointing device It was called a mouse because it more or less resembled one with the cord being the mouse s tail NiM
48. list Go down to Enbale PNP OS Support Disbale PNP OS Support by highlighting Enable PNP OS Support and hitting Enter Go the the Components Menu Sekect COM Ports Change the COM B I O Settings to None Save and exit In Windows NT 9 Click Start 10 Select Run 11 Open the path to E Audio Setup exe 12 Run Setup exe 13 Follow the on screen instructions and press Next 14 Click Finish to restart your computer now Step 5 Installing the DVD driver 1 Insert the Win DVD CD ROM into your drive and follow the instructions Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Should you have any problems with your computer before con sulting the computer vendor you may want to attempt to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions Audio Battery Boot Password CD ROM DVD ROM Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive Hardware Installation LCD Panel Memory Module PC Card Power Printer 7 1 User s Manual Audio Problem The speaker cannot be heard Solution The volume might be set too low please check the volume control Problem The volume is too high or too low Solution The volume is not correctly set please check the vol ume control Problem The headphone doesn t work Solution 1 The volume level is not correctly set please check the volume control Solution 2 The headphone
49. ls current action Esc Working with the Pull down Menu Submenu Once your desired menu bar item is highlighted press Enter or the down arrow to see the pull down menu items You move about the pull down menu with these keys Keys Action Down Up arrows J T Select a pull down menu item Highlighted letters Enter Enable disable the specified function A V indicates the function is on Esc Close the pull down menu and Save the changes 5 6 Some Pull Down menu options have an arrow to the left of the Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities entry Choose these options by pressing Enter and another screen will be displayed Navigate the new screen with the following keys Keys Action Tab Move from one record to another Down Up arrows 1 Change the value of a field Spacebar Select a field Enter Choose lt OK gt to save any changes lt Cancel gt to ignore any changes Esc Quit 5 7 User s Manual Features of the SCU Startup Menu Item Setting Option Function Date and Time Day Month Year Set the date and Hour Minute Second time Fast Boot Enable Initialize and quickly boot the system by skipping certain diagnostic tests Disable Disable the Fast Boot Boot Device Hard Disk C Specify the system s 1st Boot CD ROM 1st choice for the boot Device Drive drive Diskette A Hard Disk C Specify the
50. m the computer mainboard 7 Grasp the DVD ROM tab and gently PULL the DVD ROM out of the computer Inserting the DVD ROM module Refer to removing the DVD ROM and follow the instructions in reverse order 4 5 User s Manual Upgrading the Memory The computer has two memory sockets for PC 100 PC 133 compli ant 144 pin SODIMM Small Outline Dual In line Memory Mod ule modules The memory can be expanded to 512 MB with the following combinations Bank 0 Bank 1 64 bit 64bit Power Total 32 MB Empty 32 MB 32 MB 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB Empty 64 MB 64 MB 32 MB 3 3V 96 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB Empty 128 MB 128 MB 32 MB 160 MB 128 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB Empty 256 MB 256 MB 32 MB 288 MB 256 MB 64 MB 320 MB 256 MB 128 MB 384 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB Once a new module is installed the memory size is automatically detected by the POST routines when you turn on your computer 4 6 Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer Installing a Memory Module 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press the two keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position 3 Carefully lift the key board assembly out to expose the mainboard Figure 4 1 4 Locate the memory banks Bank 0 is on the right and Bank 1 is on the left Note Only use Bank 0 if y
51. member to periodically save your data Data may be lost if the battery is depleted v gt 5 TR A 5 Saf GA A a Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long peri ods of time Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits are 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 tips should help reduce the strain 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 Remember to 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 Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders Position the display
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53. n the cable to the CRT 4 Insert the other end of the cable to the external monitor 5 Turn on the computer 3 5 User s Manual Parallel Printer You can connect any standard Centronics parallel printer to your computer using the parallel port To connect a printer simply 3 6 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect the cable to the parallel port on the rear of the computer 3 Tighten the screws that fasten the cable to the parallel port 4 Insert the other end of the cable to the printer s connector 5 Fasten the cable s connector 6 Turn on the printer and computer Note You may also need to install the manufacturer supplied driver for the printer Refer to the device s user guide for more information If the connected printer supports Enhanced Paral lel Port EPP or Extended Capabilities Port ECP mode please enter the System Configuration Utility SCU to config ure the required setting Chapter 3 Attaching Peripherals Internal Modem The notebook has a phone jack RJ 11 for connecting to a phone line To connect your computer s internal modem to a phone line simply plug a phone cord into the phone jack phone jack 1E 3 7 User s Manual LAN port RJ 45 The notebook has a LAN port for connecting to a LAN Local Area Network To connect to a LAN simply plug the LAN line into the port LAN port 3 8 Chapter 3 Attaching Peripher
54. of access to it by moving it one stage closer to the CPU CardBus A 32 bit version of the PCMCIA PC Card standard CD ROM Compact Disc Read Only Memory A format used to store data such as text graphics or stereo sound Also refers to the drive which can read this format configuration The makeup of a system To configure is to choose options in order to create a custom system CPU Central Processing Unit The computing part of the computer It controls the interpretation and execution of instruc tions D DC Direct Current Power which a computer requires for operation DIP switch A series of tiny switches built into circuit boards which enable you to configure a circuit board for a particular type of computer or application DOS Disk Operating System Developed by Microsoft it was the standard operating system for IBM compatible personal computers DRAM The most common type of computer RAM called D RAM or DRAM driver A program that controls a device Every device whether it be a printer disk drive or keyboard must have a driver pro gram DVD Originally called Digital VideoDisc since it was used Glossary mostly for video now called Digital Versatile Disc similar to a CD only with greater storage capacity F flash BIOS BIOS which can be updated flash memory A memory chip that keeps its information even when the computer is powered off Used in BIOS which can be updated like t
55. ollers are disabled on power up PC card controllers are disabled when you resume the computer from Suspend mode This is a problem caused by Microsoft Windows 98 Sec ond Edition To resolve the problem immediately after installing Windows 98SE install the program file PCI vxd to update your system driver The PCI vxd driver is supplied by your computer dealer For more information on this refer to the Microsoft ar ticle CardBus Device Not Enumerated with TI 14xx or 44xx CardBus Controllers Article ID Q233017 which can be found on Microsoft s web site Chapter 6 Installing Drivers Installing Windows 2000 For Reference Only Note The installation steps could be a bit different depending on your system s status For details refer to your Windows 2000 manual 1 Start DOS 2 Insert the Windows 2000 Installation CD ROM disk 3 Change the directory to I386 or wherever the file WINNT exe is located 4 Type WINNT and press Enter 5 Windows 2000 Setup appears press Enter to continue 6 Windows 2000 Professional Setup starts copying files to your HDD 7 After copying press Enter to restart your computer 8 After entering Windows 2000 Professional Setup press Enter to set up Windows 2000 now 9 Press F8 for Windows 2000 Licensing Agreement 10 Select the drive partition where you want to install Windows 2000 and press Enter 11 Choose the file
56. omputer now For more information please refer to the Readme file under the directory Step 5 Installing the Modem Driver Optional 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Click Start Select Settings and Control Panel Double click the System icon Click the Hardware tab and choose Device Manager Locate PCI Simple Communicatons Controller under Other devices Double Click PCI Simple Communicatons Controller to go to the PCI Device Properties window Select Driver tab Select Update Driver Select Next 10 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and press Next 11 Select Specify a location and press Next 12 Choose Browse to specify the path to either User s Manual E modem Win2000 13 Click Next to install the driver 14 If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears press Yes to continue 15 Click Finish to complete the setup 16 Close the Modem Properties window 17 Restart your computer Step6 Installing the PCMCIA Driver Optional 1 Click Start 2 Select Settings and Control Panel 3 Double click the System icon 4 Click the Hardware tab and choose Device Manager 5 Click on PCMCIA adapters 6 Double click on Generic Card Bus Controller 7 Select Driver tab 8 Select Update Driver 9 Select Next 10 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device and press Next 11 Select Specify a
57. ot properly connected Please make sure the printer is properly connected Solution 3 There is no paper in the printer Please put more paper in the printer Solution 4 The printer driver is not installed or is configured incorrectly Please check to see that the printer is properly in stalled and configured Solution 5 The printer is a network printer and it is not prop erly connected to the network 7 9 User s Manual Problem The printer prints incorrect data Solution 1 The printer driver is not installed or configured correctly Solution 2 The printer connector is not correctly connected Appendix Appendix A Specifications Processors Intel Mobile Pentium III processors 450 500 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1GMHz with Speedstep 256KB integrated full speed L2 cache Packaged in pPGA2 Intel Mobile Celeron processors 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 MHz 28KB integrated full speed L2 cache Packaged in pPGA2 Memory Two 144pin SODIMM sockets support Sync DRAM SODIMM 3 3V PC 100 133MHz main memory up to 512 MB depending on 32 64 128 256 MB SODIMM Module System BIOS 256KB Flash PROM Insyde BIOS Plug and Play ACPI v1 0b User s Manual Display 12 1 LCD TFT LVDS SVGA KGA Storage 3 5 1 44MB Floppy Drive easy to change One 12 7mm high bay for removable DVD ROM 8X CD ROM 24X Removable 2 5 12 7 h OR 9 5 mm h HDD Supports IDE HDD Ultra DMA33 66 100 A
58. ou have one memory module If you are using two memory modules always use the larger module in Bank 0 Bank 1 Figure 4 2 4 7 User s Manual 5 Insert the memory module at an angle about 45 and fit its connectors firmly into the bank 6 Press down the edge of the memory module and lock it into place 7 Put the keyboard back into place Note Make sure the connectors go into the bank You must use a RAM module that complies with Intel unbuffered SODIMM 67 6 mm x 29 0 mm Please consult your dealer for the details 67 6 mm TO om connectors 4 8 Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer Changing the S3 DIP Switch settings Once you have installed the new memory you will have to change the DIP Switch settings depending on the type of memory you have installed Please refer to the chart below for the correct settings for the S3 DIP Switches SDRAM S3 1 S3 2 S3 3 S3 4 PC100 ON OFF OFF OFF PC133 ON OFF ON OFF S3 DIP Switch ES ON position OFF position 4 9 User s Manual Removing a Memory Module 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Turn off the computer Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard from its normal position refer to page 4 7 Figure 4 1 Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the mainboard Locate the memory sockets Bank 0 is on the left and Bank 1 is on the right refer to page 4 7 Figure 4 2
59. proce dure PnP see Plug and Play POST Power On Self Test A series of built in diagnostics that are performed when the computer is booted Glossary R RAM Random Access Memory The memory available to pro grams different programs will need more or less RAM depending on what they are doing RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers reboot To restart a computer ROM Read Only Memory A memory chip that permanently stores instructions and data Its contents are created at the time of manufacture and cannot be altered ROM chips are used to store control routines in personal computers ROM BIOS pe ripheral controllers and other electronic equipment resume To restart your computer from suspend mode S serial port A socket on a computer used to connect a modem mouse scanner or other serial device to the computer setup 1 A utility program which modifies the BIOS 2 Assembly and adjustment of a computer s components 3 The preparation of the system for normal operation suspend To stop an operation with the hard disk turned off and the CPU idling at its slowest speed This is done to save power when you are not using your computer for long periods of time SDRAM Synchronous DRAM A type of DRAM that can run at much higher clock speeds than conventional memory User s Manual T TFT Thin Film Transistor The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computer
60. r off Suspend Suspend to Specify the suspend Type Disk mode for power Powered ou management Suspend Resume Timer Alarm Enable Resume the system Resume Disable from the configured suspend mode when resume alarm timer expires Resume The system will Month Day Hour Minute resume at the specified time month day hour and minute Enable Enable Resume the system MODEM Ring from STR or POS Resume mode when a modem ring is detected which modem should be connected to the serial port Disable Disable the above Enable Enable Automatically Battery Low suspend the system Suspend to disk upon a low battery condition Disable Disable the above CPU Maximum performance mode always Speedst Cade Battery optimized mode always Automatically switch between Maximum performance and Battery optimized Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Power Menu continued Memory Disks Components Bligg Devices 6 Enable Power Saving _ Low Power Saving Floppy Drive A 1 44 MB _ Medium Power Saving Hard Drive C 4327 MB High Power Saving Hard Drive D 0MB 6 Customize Hard Drive E 0MB Hard Drive F 0 MB Suspend Controls i Resume Timer Serial Port 1 COM 1 3F8 n _ Enable MODEM Ring Resume Serial Port 2 COM 2 2F8 Enable Batt Low S d Parallel Port LPT1 Addr 37 able Panery TOW SUSPEN 640 KB 121856 KB CPU Speedstep Controls ere 320 KB 122880 KB Cache EXT 256 KB Select the operating mode for SpeedStep CP
61. r you can copy the CD ROM DVD ROM driver from the CD ROM disk on to a floppy disk Note 2 If the supplied CD ROM DVD ROM driver does not offer an install program you can copy the driver to drive C and then configure the Config sys and Autoexec bat files 6 2 Chapter 6 Installing Drivers Installing Windows 98 SE For Reference Only 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Start DOS Insert the Windows 98 CD ROM Type setup then press Enter When the Windows 98 Setup program initializes click Continue When the License Agreement dialog box appears Select I accept the Agreement and click Next At the Windows Product key prompt enter the product s ID number and press Next When the Select Directory dialog box appears Select the path C Windows or type another path if you prefer Then click Next When you see Setup Options select Portable and click Next Follow the on screen instructions and choose the recommended options 10 Restart your computer 6 3 User s Manual 6 4 js PC Card Problem in Windows 98 After installation of Windows 98 or Windows 98 Second Edition you may find that the PC cards arenot working normally and you may noticed one or more of the follow ing An exclamation mark appears in the PC card driver in Device Manager PC cards don t work at all PC card controllers are not enumerated PC card contr
62. rea Network Phone J ack The phone jack is used to support an optional internal modem If you do not intend to install this optional modem please do not punch out the phone jack For more information on the phone jack please refer to Chapter 3 AC in Socket Plug the AC adapter into this socket to connect to an external power supply To disconnect pull the plug not the cord directly back AC in Socket USB Port Parallel P ort Lan Port ors QooOoo0o00o0000n PS 2 Type Port Serial Port External Monitor CRT Port Phone J ack 1 9 User s Manual Left Side View Security Slot A lock for your computer can be attached to this slot to prevent possible theft gt Microphone in J ack A microphone can be connected to your notebook with this jack Speaker out J ack Headphone and speakers can be attached to the system through this jack Infrared Port This port allows communication with an infrared compatible device The Infrared port supports Ampli tude Shifted Keyed IR ASKIR mode For further information please refer to the manual of the wireless device you wish to connect Volume Control knob Adjust the audio output with this dial 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive FDD The drive is a 3 5 3 mode 1 44 MB easy to change floppy disk drive Chapter 1 Getting Started PC Card Socket The notebook provides one Type II PC card socket Thi
63. s Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle compared to passive matrix U USB Universal Serial Bus A hardware interface for low speed peripherals such as the keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and telephony devices Devices are plugged directly into a four pin socket on the PC utility A program that provides file management capabilities such as sorting copying comparing listing and searching as well as diagnostic and measurement routines that check the health and performance of the system V VGA Video Graphics Array The minimum standard for PC video display Z Zoomed Video ZV Port An extension to the PC Card PCMCIA standard that provides a high transfer rate for video applications on portable computers The ZV Port is built into the notebook computer and activated by plugging in an MPEG PC Card that is ZV Port compliant
64. s socket supports CardBus Security Slot Volume Control knob Speaker out ack PC Card Socket Infrared Port Microphone in J ack 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive FDD User s Manual Bottom View Heat Sink and CPU Cover The CPU and Heat Sink are under this cover To upgrade the CPU you must remove this cover and remove the Heat Sink For further details please refer to Chapter 4 DVD FDD Cover The connecting cables of the DVD CD ROM drive and FDD are located beneath this cover For more information on removing the drives please refer to Chapter 4 Battery Pack Latch This latch secures the battery pack in its bay Please refer to Chapter 2 for more information on inserting or removing the Battery pack FDD Tab After you have disconnected the FDD from the computer pull on this tab to release the Floppy Disk Drive module from its bay Please refer to Chapter 4 for more information on inserting or removing the Floppy Disk Drive HDD latch This latch secures the Hard Disk Drive HDD module in its bay Please refer to Chapter 2 for more information on inserting or removing the Hard Disk Drive Chapter 1 Getting Started Heat Sink and CPU Cover HDD latch DVD FDD Cover Battery Pack Battery Pack Latch 1 13 Chapter 2 Using the Computer Chapter 2 Using the Computer Your notebook computer can be used almost anywhere in the home office or on the road
65. ssor mounted on the socket Processor socket 4 13 User s Manual 1 Turn the screw on the processor lock to the open position O 2 Lift the processor from the socket C Insert a new processor 1 With the processor lock in the open position align the pins of the processor with the holes in the socket 2 Press the processor into the socket Chapter 4 Upgrading the Computer 3 Turn the screw to the locked position L D Reinstall the heat sink Note When reinstalling the heat sink you will also have to replace the heat sink pad A heat sink pad can be obtained from your dealer 1 Peel off the old heat sink pad and stick on a new one 2 Insert the heat sink cable in the slot page 4 12 Figure 4 3 3 Align the 4 screw holes on the heat sink with those on the mainboard and screw them in about half way Once all the screws are in about half way and the heat sink is seated probably tighten the screws Heat sink pad User s Manual E Changing the SW1 DIP Switch settings If you have installed the processor with Intel Speedstep you will have to change the SW1 DIP Switch settings Follow these steps to get to change the SW DIP Switch setings 1 Turn off the computer 2 Press the two keyboard latches to elevate the keyboard from its normal position refer to page 4 7 Figure 4 1 3 Carefully lift the keyboard assembly out to expose the mainboard 4
66. system s 2nd Boot 2nd choice for the Device CDROM boot drive Drive Diskette A Hard Disk C Specify the system s A Boot CD ROM 3rd choice for the evice f boot drive Drive Diskette A Display LCD Activate the system s LCD panel CRT Activate an external monitor LCD CRT Activate both the LCD and the CRT 5 8 Startup Menu continued Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Item Setting Option Function Enable Battery Enable A series of warning beeps Low Beep will sound when the battery power is low Disable Disable the above Enable LCD Enable Stretch the display to fill the Expand Mode entire area of the LCD panel Disable Disable the above Enable Power Enable Enable or Disable Power On Beep Disable On Beep Enable PNP OS Enable Enable or disable PNP OS Support Disable Support Display OEM Enable During computer startup logo Disable another picture can be shown in place of the POST Screen Power on Self Test Enable S PDIF Enable Enable or Disable S PDIF digital output Disable which is used for digital audio output Boot Password Enter old Power On Password Enter new Power On Password Verify new Power On Password Enable Password to Power On Set a password for booting the computer Only users who enter a correct password can boot the system SCU Password Enter old Setup Password Enter new Setup Password Verify new Se
67. tep 5 Installing the PCMCIA Driver Optional 6 8 1 Click Start 2 Select Settings and Control Panel 3 Double click the System icon 4 Click the Device Manager tab 5 Click on PCMCIA socket 6 Select Generic Card Bus Controller 7 Choose Remove 8 Press Refresh 9 In the Add New Hardware Wizard window press Next 10 Select Search for the better driver for your device and press Next 11 Select Specify a location and choose Browse to specify the location to E Pemcia Win98 12 Press OK You should now see the driver EnE Tech CB1410 Card Bus Controller being loaded 13 Follow the on screen instructions and press Next Chapter 6 Installing Drivers 14 Click Finish to complete the setup 15 Restart your computer Step 6 Installing the DVD driver Note If you intend to connect you notebook computer with 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 external speakers when using the DVD you will need to first install the audio driver capable of handling S PDIF Please refer to Step 3 Installing the Audio Driver with S PDIF for more information Insert the Win DVD CD ROM into your drive The installation program automatically runs when you insert the DVD disk into the DVD ROM drive After the DVD driver is installed click Start and select Settings and Control Panel Double click the System icon Click the Device Manager tab Select the DVD ROM type device located under
68. tup Password Enable Setup Password Set a password for modifying the SCU Only users who enter the correct password can change the SCU 5 9 User s Manual Startup Menu continued Startup Memory Disks Components Date and Time 6 Fast Boot Boot Device Display 6 Enable Battery Low Beep 6 Enable LCD expand mode 6 Enable Power On Beep 6 Enable PNP OS Support 6 Display OEM logo 1 SF8 _ Enable S PDIF digital output M 2 2F8 Boot Password SCU Password Addr 378 System CPU Clock 500 MHz Memory Base 640 KB Extended 121856 KB Shadow 64 KB Reserved 320 KB Total RAM 122880 KB Cache EXT 256 KB 5 10 Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Memory Menu Item Setting Option Function Cache L1 Cache Disabled Disable the processor s internal Systems cache Write Back Enable the Processor s internal write back cache L2 Cache Disabled Disable the L2 cache controller Write Back Enable the LS write back cache VGA 8 MB Select the VGA shared memory shared 16 MB size memory 32 MB Startup BUEtee Disks Components Power Exit Cache System j VGA Shared Memory gt Floppy Drive A 1 44 MB CPU Clock 500 MHz Hard Drive C 4327 MB Hard Drive D 0 MB Hard Drive E 0 MB Hard Drive F 0 MB Serial Port 1 COM 1 3F8 IRQ 4 Memory Serial Port 2 COM 2 2F8 IRQ3 Base 640 KB Parallel Port LPT1 Addr 378 IRQ 7 Extend
69. udio 38D stereo sound support AC 97 Audio 2 built in stereo speakers Built in microphone Volume control dial Keyboard Winkey keyboard multi langauge available PC Card Sockets One type II slot supports 32 bit PC Card Bus architecture PCMCIA 2 1 Compliant Input Output Built in 2 Button Track pad PS 2 One USB port One Serial Port Appendix One Parallel port One Infrared port IrDA 1 1 Compliant FIR SIR ASKIR External CRT monitor One External keyboard Mouse PS 2 Port One headphone jack One microphone jack One RJ 11 Modem jack One RJ 45 LAN jack DC in jack Communication MDC Detach internal 56k V 90 Data Fax Modem On Board 10 100 Mps Ethernet Power AC adaptor AC in 100 240V 47 63Hz Battery Removable Li Ion Supports ACPI v1 0b Supports APM v1 2 OS Support Windows 95 98 Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 and Linux iij User s Manual B Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery New battery Always use a new battery before recharging it Battery life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve the performance of your battery fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days Battery gauge The battery has an internal gauge which measures the battery life The gauge relies on a battery s memory to determine
70. ve F Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 Parallel Port Disks eetareencnc COM Ports Power Exit LPT Port CPU Clock 6 PS 2 Mouse Port 6 Keyboard Numlock Keyboard Repeat System 500 MHz Memory Base Extended Shadow Reserved Total RAM Cache EXT 640 KB 121856 KB 64 KB 320 KB 122880 KB 256 KB Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities Power Menu Item Setting Option Function Enable Power Enable Enable Disable all power Savi ing fe A aving Disable saving features Low Power Enable Enable Disable the power Saving saving to its lowest which Disable results in max performance but shortest battery life Medium Power Enable Enable Disable the power Saving saving to its medium which Disable results in both moderate performance and battery life High Power Enable Enable Disable the power Saving saving to its highest which Disable results in min performance but longest battery life Customize Disk 5 sec The hard disk will be put on Standby 1 standby if it is not accessed 0 sec within the specified period 20 sec Hard disk power will be restored when the disk drive 30 sec is accessed again 1 min 5 min 10 min Always on User s Manual Power Menu continued 5 16 Item Setting Option Function Suspend Power Power On Off The power button is Controls Button switched to turn the Function system on o

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