Home

User Manual

1. cccceccceesteeeereeeeeees 3 17 AMCAP iiaia ana aene iie 3 19 Set Capture File cs ccsccssicsssesveastaasseaseasteastessceaceuteuess 3 19 Wireless LAN Module ccccccccssceesseeceeeseeeeees 3 20 Drivers amp Utilities OV EL VIC Ws 3s icici snsivicastesdaanicossaasaneiacadeavaatecaseetatere tas 4 1 What to Install oo cece cecccessssseeeeessssseeeeeeeseeees 4 2 New Hardware Found cccccccccsscceessseeeeesseeeees 4 2 Authorized Driver Message ccesesceeseeteeeees 4 3 Version Conflict Message cccceescesseeeseeeseeeees 4 3 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 3 Driver Installation 0 0 ccccccssccceessecesseeeeesseeeensees 4 4 Automatic Driver Installation cceeeeeees 4 4 Windows XP eaaa a AS S EEA RIERA 4 6 NMEA Ai ae NR 4 6 VIA VGA Vide cresine 4 6 VALCAN a aa E tae hh sae eae 4 7 Modem anoa N 4 7 PC Card PCMCIA ccecccccccccseesecesseeeeseeeesseeseees 4 7 PO Camera aoa a 4 8 Wireless GAN siisssesveisssiesiicecdcesvecivssaeciessdasseasieasss 4 8 Touch Panel Model A Computers 00 4 9 Preface Infrar d VIA FIR vaccis 4 9 Firstware Authentication Level D a E E cosestvas suaseuaats 4 10 Advanced Menu eceeceesseesecneeeneeeteeeeeeeeeaeees 5 11 MIA USB 20 reeni 4 10 Firstware Video Mode Advanced Menu 5 11 VIA Power Savol ssaccicecsdesdcssncyancsvessvacancsaccetessace a 4 10 Boot time Diagnostic Screen A
2. Stereo Mix Aux TV Tuner Audio CD Player i S S F Select 3 18 PC Camera AMCAP AMCAP is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and test ing and capturing video files to avi format 1 Run the AMCAP program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt Camtel USB PC Camera menu it is recommended that you set the cap ture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below 2 Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio make sure that the Capture Audio option is ticked and select Start Capture 3 On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the sidebar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click Start Capture again 4 Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture 5 If you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In AMCAP program you will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwrit ing files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and locati
3. 2 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click ci 3 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts What to Install 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation You have a choice of installation methods to install your drivers Drivers Installer Install 4 in 1 driver Automatic Driver Installation Install VGA driver Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Man se ee E ual CD ROM and the Drivers Installer application Install PCMCIA Driver will run automatically Install PC Camera driver Install Wireless LAN driver Install FIR driver 1 Check the driver installation order from the table Install Touch Pad driver Table 4 1 on page 4 5 the drivers must be Install USB driver Install Power Saver2 0 This CD is for notebook drivers installation installed in this order 2 Double click the driver you wish to install do not aaa OR Na press any keys Install Acrobat 5 0 English 3 Follow the installation procedure as listed in the Read User Manual pdf manual installation process the automatic installation procedure eliminates the need to navigate to the setup executable file Install Audio driver Exit Figure 4 1 Manual Driver Installation Drivers Installer Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Man ual CD ROM and close the Drivers Installer appli Note The Touch Panel driver m
4. Hibemate 7 Enable hibemation Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 3 359 MB Disk space required to hibemate 222 MB Advanced Controls Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi AS bernate mode In Standby mode the LED l will flash green In Hibernate mode the LED will be Off battery powered Orange AC Adapter powered If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual com ponents e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Lid Button It is recommended that you set the lid left LCD cover sensor Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate amp Select the power saving settings you want to use Options C Always show icon on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When I close the lid of my portable computer Stand by x When press the power button on my computer Shut down Do nothing Ask me what to do Stand by Power Button Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate amp Select the power saving settings you want to use Options C Always show icon on the taskbar Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When close the lid of my portable computer Stand by Stand by Hibemate When press the sleep
5. seen in Figure 5 J is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combina tion and then hold down F2 or Enter when you see the Logo startup screen when prompted Setup s main menu will appear Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with six 6 menu headings When you select a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup BIOS Utilities a Setup Screens Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box at the bottom of the screen For help press F1 to call up a General Help screen and use the ar row keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen ex plains the highlighted item and its options If you see an arrow P next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that subject The sub menu screen which appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Program 5 7 BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 2 Main Menu Advanced Security Power Item Specific Help t Ejor 05 System Date 07 07 2003 lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt or Primary Master IC25N020ATCS04
6. Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Infor mation contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the man ufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trademarks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer December 2003 Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise a
7. ROMs and FDDs _ re quired to install your oper ating system and programs If you have access to the internet download the lat est application and hard ware driver updates for the operating system you plan to install Copy these to a removable medium Figure 6 2 HDD Removal 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDR 266 MHz type memory modules The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB The SO DIMMs supported are 256MB and 512MB in size and the total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer Memory Upgrade Process 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Remove screws from the memory socket cover and remove the Gi cover Figure 6 3 Memory Socket Cover Removal Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 5 Upgrading The Computer 3 Gently pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the SINS direction of the arrows amp in Figure 6 4 E 0 O in Fig Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the clean est hands have oils which can attract parti cles and degrade the module s perfor mance 4 The module will pop up and you can remove it 5 Insert anew module hol
8. Turbo DeTurbo Power Menu This option is best left to the default Disabled setting for system stability If you need to adjust the CPU clock for any reason the settings are as follows e Enabled CPU Clock at 1003MHz e Disabled CPU Clock at 999MHz Power Menu 5 17 BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 6 Boot Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Keys used to view or CD ROM Drive configure devices Hard Drive lt Enter gt expands or Intel UNDI PXE 2 0 build 082 collapses devices with a Or lt Ctrl Enter gt expands all lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down lt n gt May move removable device between the Hard Disk or Removable Disk lt d gt Remove a device that is not installed Boot Menu When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dows XP from the devices listed in this menu and in this order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next de vice in the order specified in the Boot Menu Boot devices usually are hard drives floppy drives removable devices CD ROMs and networks LANs 5 18 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities When you specify a device as a boot device on the Boot Menu it requires the availability of an operating system on that device Most PCs come with an op erating system already installed on hard drive C If yo
9. However e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas please do NOT use a Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD sharpened pencil or Do not bend the CD or DVD similar object that may break and become Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock Beed in tie hae CD Device DVD Device Optional 2 11 Using The Computer DVD Regional Codes DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This can not be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module with another computer Figure 2 3 DVD Regional a Properties DVD Region Volumes Most DVDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a Codes regionalized DYD on your computer you must set your DYD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the Windows XP following list CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even if you reinstall Windows or move your DYD drive to a different computer Changes remaining 3 To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK Afghanistan a Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla v Current Region Region 2 New Region 2 12 CD Device DVD Device Optio
10. Line of Sight Make sure nothing is block 6 LED Status ing the Line of Sight between your system s transceiver and the destination s Indicators transceiver 7 3 Hot Key Buttons Esc Tab amp Q Rotate LCD Latches Slide the LCD latches to the right to release the LCD panel slide to the left to lock the panel down in tablet mode Microphone in Jack Record on your computer with an external microphone the microphone in jack is colored pink Front View 1 13 1 Introduction PRA 1 14 Front View Headphone Out Jack Headphones may be connected through this jack the headphone out jack is colored green Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before con necting to this jack Infrared Transceiver The infrared transceiver enables communication between the computer and another similarly equipped device and is 4M bps FIR IrDA 1 1 compliant For further information please refer to the manual of the device you wish to connect Scroll Enter Wheel The wheel key works as a scrolling key in much the same way as the key board arrow keys if moved to the left or right If you push the key in it will act as an Enter Return key LED Status Indicators These display the system s operational status Refer to LED Power Indica tors on page 2 5 for more information on what the lights mean Introduction a Hot Key Buttons The three Hot Key buttons include Tab amp Esc keys
11. Security Item Specific Help Clear Supervisor Password Clear controls access to the EI setup utility Enter Normal Disabled Disabled Disabled The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Set Supervisor Password Security Menu You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect ac cess to the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on Boot see below You can set the user password from the sub menu Set User Password after you have set the supervisor password Set User Password Security Menu You can set a password for user mode access to the Setup utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on Boot see below Many menu items in the Setup utility cannot be modified in user mode You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor password Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu Choose Write Protect to protect the area of the hard disk containing informa tion on how to start up the computer from having information written to it This helps prevent viruses from affecting this area however it is not a substi tute for proper virus protection supplie
12. at least instructions on how to make one 7 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Porading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the doc umentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST e When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 7 5 Troubleshooting Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the
13. the devices and drive letters 4 2 What to Install Authorized Driver Message If you receive a message telling you that the driver you are installing is not authorized Digital Signa ture Not Found just click Yes or Continue Any way to ignore the message and continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driver has been released after the version of Win dows you are currently using All the drivers pro vided will have already received certification for Windows Version Conflict Message During driver installation if you encounter any file version conflict message please click Yes to choose to keep the existing newer version Drivers amp Utilities Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Add Remove Programs item If you see the individual driver listed if not see below uninstall it following the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the comput er Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add Remove Pro grams item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel Double click System icon and then click Hardware tab gt Device Man ager button
14. these keys are particu AG larly useful in Tablet Mode and a Q key to rotate the screen between Por Windows Media trait and Landscape modes it also acts as a power button see Q Key Player and Screen Functions on page 2 16 for full details Rotation If you are playing a DAVA DAV Bama o lt 10 umn a Windows Media Play er do not rotate the screen while playing the video If you wish to rotate the screen quit the Media Player program first rotate the screen then open the player to play the video M A Front View 1 15 Introduction Left Side View Figure 1 6 Left Side View Security Lock Slot 2 Vent 3 Stylus Pen Holder 43 Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store Vent This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating N 7 70S Stylus Pen Holder Overheating Keep the stylus pen in this holder when not in use To prevent your com puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan in take while the comput er is in use LSS SS CC 1 16 Left Side View Introduction 3 Right Side View Figure I 7 1 4 in 1 Flash Card Reader 2 2 USB 2 0 Ports 4 in 1 Flash Card Reader 3 PC Card Slot The card reader allows you to use four of the most popular digital storage cards The formats which can be read include e MMC MultiMedi
15. 0 PM lt Enter gt selects field QuickBoot Mode Enabled Summary screen Enabled System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 226304 KB System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to re flect these changes M SSS 5 8 Main Menu BIOS Utilities Primary Master Main Menu This item gives information on the main IDE HDD which fits into the com puter s HDD bay QuickBoot Mode Main Menu Enable the QuickBoot Mode to skip certain tests while the computer boots up This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Summary screen Main Menu Enable this option to display the system configuration as the computer boots up Main Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 3 _ Phe Advanced Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Setting itmes on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction Sets the current FirstWare language li English f to the selected Firstware Authentication Level High language Firstware Video Mode 1024x768 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disabled PAdvanced Chipset Control PI O Device Configuration Legacy USB Support Enabled Large Disk Access Mode DOS Installed 0 S WinXP Reset Configuration Data No
16. 03 Figure 2 10 Mouse Properties Fot J e a E S O am F mm Batone Porters Porter Optona ectwere O Dece Setings zo TA Je Erearce porte pacaan Mone Cag oa j es Snap To I Apametcaty move porter i the deta buton n a a og bax ae pain Der porter ieee are DE amp thee porer white trang I Bow bestan of pert when pre Pe CTRL kay C o j i aI ween e e TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 23 Using The Computer 2 Adding a Printer ge The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions Parallel Printer will help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options After setting up the printer attach the paral lel cable to the printer USB Printer Connec iie prniers Most new printers have a USB interface connection You may use either of the llel ble to th Solara rae ee ee USB ports on your computer to connect the printer verter and then plug the converter into the Install Instructions USB port l 1 Setup the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner Turn ON the printer ink cartridge etc then the computer Windows a oper Turn ON the computer ating systems may re Turn ON the printer quire a driver to Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer recognize the pa
17. 5 10 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Firstware Language Advanced Menu Set the display language for the Firstware utilities which load at startup Firstware Authentication Level Advanced Menu Set the authentication level for the Firstware utilities to Low Medium or High Firstware Video Mode Advanced Menu Set the screen resolution for the Firstware utilities setting the resolution too high may cause some information not to be displayed on screen Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Enable this item to display the POST screen as illustrated in Figure 5 1 If this item is enabled then the Phoenix Firstware utilities will not be displayed Advanced Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu Items under this menu are best left to the defaults unless if you are an ad vanced user e PCI Delay Transaction Choose Enabled for more efficient use of the PCI Bus and to meet PCI 2 1 specifications Only disable if your PCI Cards are not PCI 2 1 compliant or if the PCI Cards are not working prop erly with the feature enabled e Aperture Size The AGP aperture is an area of system RAM reserved for use by the AGP card for storing textures if it needs to The RAM is avail able for use by the system as normal if not used by the graphics card It is recommended that the setting is set to either the default 64M or 128M 256M e Frame Buffer Size You
18. Always On Minimal Power Management Max Battery hen computer is R cmim e Turn off monitor After 15 mins After 5mins Turn off hard disks After 30 mins w After 5 mins System standby After 20 mins w After 5 mins m System hibemates After 3 hours After 2 hours Figure 3 8 Power Schemes SS SSS ee eee 3 10 Power Schemes Conserving Power System With this function you can stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off This system features Standby and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hiber nate tab in the Power Options control panel Figure 3 9 on page 3 12 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your work for just a while you can put the sys tem on standby instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode Advanced Controls Power Schemes 3 11 Advanced Controls ee System Resume The system can resume fr
19. Battery with the AC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Re fer to LED Indicators on page 2 5 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page 3 14 for more information on how to maintain the battery pack Proper handling of the Battery Pack e DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances e DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other The Power Sources 2 3 Using The Computer SNe I Low Battery Warning When the battery is critically low immedi ately connect the AC adapter to the comput er or save your work otherwise the un saved data will be lost when the power is de pleted Using The Computer Turning on the Computer 2 a Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press Shutdown the power button on the front panel Note that you should always shut your com When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Standby Hiber puter down by choos nate Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds ing the Shut Down pressing and holding
20. Forced Off Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del help prevent hard disk or system problems key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 sec onds or longer to Stereo Speakers force the system to Two built in speakers provide rich stereo sound turn itself off aa eS eee ee ee ee ae Se The LCD Swivel Screen 1 11 1 Introduction Keyboard The computer has a Win Key keyboard including an embedded numeric keypad It has the same features as a full sized desktop keyboard and can eas ily be replaced with a different language keyboard should you desire TouchPad amp Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements It functions the same way as a two button mouse The right TouchPad button is the same as the right mouse button the left TouchPad button is the same as the left mouse button see Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons on page 2 23 EN Microphone Record on your computer with the built in microphone E 1 12 The LCD Swivel Screen Introduction a Figure 1 5 Front View 1 LCD Latches 2 Microphone in Jack 3 Headphone Out Jack 4 Infrared Transceiver 5 Scroll Enter Wheel Front View Infrared Communication The Infrared transceiver operates on a
21. Further explanations of the various subsystems are covered in the chapter or pages indicated Model Differences This notebook series includes two different model types Model A includes a Touch Panel screen Model B does not The specifications for each model are listed in Appendix A Model A Specifications on page A 1 and Appendix B Model B Specifications on page B 1 In addition both Model A and Model B have two different designs as pictured on the following page 1 4 System Map Introduction a Getting to Know Your Computer The following graphics will help you to become familiar with the basic func tions and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your computer a Figure 1 1 S LCE lL Design Differences Design Design Il System Map 1 5 7 Introduction Figure I 2 Top View with LCD Panel Closed 1 LCD Latches 2 LED Indicators 1 6 Top View Top View To open the LCD display 1 2 aah w Place the computer on a stable surface Press the latches in the direction of the arrows press in to release the top cover Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD Swivel Screen and keyboard Adjust the LCD Swivel Screen to a comfortable viewing angle The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer If you wish to operate the computer in Tablet Mode see page 17 7 Introduction a The LCD Swivel Screen You can use the
22. Run Navigate Browse to D Drivers LAN setup exe and click OK gt OK The network settings can now be configured Modem l 2 Click Start menu gt Run Navigate Browse to D Drivers Modem Setup exe and click OK 3 Click E button 4 5 Click EE The modem is ready for dial up configuration A Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap propriate for you Control Panel gt Phone and Mo dem Options Drivers amp Utilities PC Card PCMCIA 1 Click Start menu gt Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers PCMCIA Setup exe and click OK 3 Click Next gt Next 4 Click Finish to restart the computer Windows XP 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities PC Camera 1 Click Start menu gt Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers PCCam SETUP exe and click OK Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer To run the application software go to the PC Camera 301P USB Camera item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu and select the AMCAP program Nn BW 4 8 Windows XP Wireless LAN Make sure the module is powered on before install ing the driver To toggle power to the WLAN mod ule use the key combination Fn F11 1 Click Start menu gt Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers WLAN Setup exe and click OK Click Next gt Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next Click Yes if you wish to add a sh
23. SSO 8 any glare If necessary adjust the brightness controls Fn F8 F9 The Fn ie Ota Pane etney F7 key combination allows you to toggle through display options if you have could damage or i 2 s Ber CH RG EOD AIE a monitor attached Function Key Combination on page 3 7 a Ae Ha LE the close cover switch Figure 3 1 Display Controls E 3 2 Advanced Video Controls Video Driver Controls The video interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output to whatever is most comfortable efficient for you This is a matter of hardware video memory and the driver for your operating system The driver interface shows the available options see A J amp B 1 for the LCD options You can switch display devices from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed see What to Install on page 4 2 Making Adjustments for the Display The higher the resolution you set the LCD for the more information the LCD can display on screen To change the LCD s resolution and color depth go to the Display Properties control panel 1 Click Start point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel if you are in Category View choose Appearance and Themes 2 Double click Display icon 3 Inthe Display Properties dia
24. bar Utility on page 3 5 or Q Hot Key see Q Key Functions on page 2 16 If your computer is Model A the screen also acts as a Touch Panel when the driver is installed see Touch Panel Model A Computers on page 4 9 You can use the stylus pen provided to point directly to objects on the screen in much the same way as you would use your mouse as the pointing device see Touch Panel Model A Only on page 2 19 LED Power Indicators These indicators display the system power status and battery status of the computer see LED Power Indicators on page 2 5 The LCD Swivel Screen 1 9 Introduction a SNE ALG Touch Panel Input Device Do not use any sharp or pointed objects as your input device e g the end of a pen or pencil You should only use the provided stylus pen PDA type as your input device Screen Rotation Make sure the screen rotation driver see is installed before attempting to rotate the screen OE 1 Introduction AS Lid Button It is recommended that you set the lid left LCD cover sensor power button to Do nothing This will prevent acci dentally triggering a power saving mode when you rotate the LCD swivel screen Table 1 1 Cover Sensor Functions Cover Sensors These switches act as sensors to tell when the LCD Swivel Panel is closed in Notebook Mode or in Tablet Mode LCD Closed Mode Left
25. bring up the help menu 3 6 Video Driver Controls Advanced Controls Display Devices Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external VGA monitor CRT as your display device A VGA monitor connects to the external monitor CRT port Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Rear View To use an external display Function Key Combination 1 Attach the VGA monitor CRT to the external monitor port You can use the FN Click the 1 icon in the taskbar to bring up the menu to select the CRT it F7 key combination to should have a tick alongside it and allow the monitor time to refresh the toggle through the dis display play options OR lt LCD Only 1 Attach the VGA monitor CRT to the external monitor port e CRT Only 2 Click Advanced in the Display Properties Control Panel see Making e LCD CRT Adjustments for the Display on page 3 3 to see the additional tabs 3 Select the 3 Display tab sorely ah 4 Click to put a tick in the tickbox under the CRT icon to alae g 5 Click Apply gt OK and allow the monitor time to refresh the display 6 Click Yes to confirm the settings Display Devices 3 7 Advanced Controls Power Management Features To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer uses the ACPI power management system Power management conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whol
26. can increase the size of the frame buffer to get a better 3D performance e g if you are playing games This memory is allocated from the system memory I O Device Configuration Advanced Menu Configure the options for the Infrared and COM ports here 5 12 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Choose Enabled if you intend to use USB devices in systems which do not normally support USB functionality e g DOS The default setting is En abled and does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows Large Disk Access Mode Advanced Menu Select Other if you are using systems such as Novell UNIX etc Select DOS default if you are using Windows Installed O S Advanced Menu This setting tells the computer what kind of operating system you re using Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have installed a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot M La ee re a ee a ee ee ae Advanced Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 4 Security Menu 5 14 Security Menu Security Menu Advanced Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Set User Password Fixed disk boot sector Virus check reminder System backup reminder Password on boot Security Menu
27. click Next gt Yes gt Next 4 5 See Via Power Saver 2 0 on page 3 16 Click Finish to restart the computer VIA Audio l De 3 Click Start menu gt Run Navigate Browse to D Drivers Audio Setup exe and click OK gt Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer Click the Speaker icon in the taskbar for config uration options BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities y Overview Bee Settings This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Diagnostics the POST Power On Self Test E iano ae malfunction To correct Configuration the Setup amp FirstWare utilities mistakes return to Set If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes Je lt lalel sei gS sis to the system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first PAAA Au sos and note the original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative M EE ae ee T Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities Important BIOS Settings Generally speaking you shoul
28. computer either in Notebook Mode or in Tablet Mode To put the computer into Tablet Mode 1 Unlock the LCD side hinges amp by moving them in the direction of the arrows 2 Carefully rotate the LCD fully in the direction indicated by the arrow then lock the side hinges amp 3 Move latches amp in and to the left if they are not already in this position then push the LCD down to lock it in position Figure I 3 Rotating the LCD Swivel Screen The LCD Swivel Screen 1 7 1 Introduction Figure 4 Top View with LCD Panel Open Top View with LCD Open 1 Built In PC Camera Optional LCD Swivel Screen LED Power Indicators Cover Sensors LCD Swivel Hinge LCD Side Hinges Q Power Button Speakers Keyboard 0 TouchPad and Buttons 11 Built In Microphone oN SO NO OL ES St Et Fas a 1 8 The LCD Swivel Screen PC Camera If you have purchased the optional PC Camera make sure you install the soft ware application see PC Camera on page 4 8 amp 3 17 LCD Swivel Screen The computer comes with a TFT Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Dis play screen see LCD on page A I or LCD on page B I for details The screen can rotate and tilt for best visibility in Notebook Mode and flip for use in Tablet Mode The screen may be rotated to appear in Landscape Mode or Portrait Mode by means of the video driver see S3 Control Task
29. not appear At any time during the boot process you can press the F2 key to enter the Setup configuration utility The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities FirstWare Utilities The FirstWare utilities screen will appear as the computer boots up you will see the Logo screen as long as the Boot Time Diagnostic is Disabled see POST Screen amp Phoenix Firstware on page 5 3 The message Click mouse or press lt Enter gt for System Utilities will appear at the bottom of the screen Pressing the Enter key or clicking the mouse will bring up the options To enter the Setup utilities scroll select and click Launch System Setup You may also access the Setup utilities by pressing the F2 key at any time dur ing the boot process The FirstWare utilities also allow you to select a boot de vice set password options and get information on the system 5 4 The Power On Self Test POST POST Screen PhoenixBIOS 4 0 Release 6 0 Copyright 1985 2002 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved VIA VLINK CLE2666 VT8235 BIOS Version 1 00 P2 KBC Version 1 00 P1 CPU VIA C3 processor 1 00 GHz 2 639K System RAM Passed 221K Extended RAM Passed 3 System BIOS shadowed Video BIOS shadowed Fixed Disk 0 IC25N020ATCS04 0 4 Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 A ONN E BIOS Utilities a Post Screen BIOS information CPU type Memory status HDD identification notice Ente
30. problem still occurs e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where neces sary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 7 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Power Troubleshooting Problem You turned on the power but it doesn t work Possible Cause Solution Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the battery is present and seated properly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The battery LED indicator E is blinking orange and or a beeping sound is heard Low Battery Plug in the AC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Schemes on page 3 10 check its settings You may also be using a PC Card device that is drawing a lot of power Actual b
31. the power button for longer than this will shut the com puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure Turn Off Computer command from the j Start menu in Win this feature dows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems ce Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off If the computer is in Tablet Mode you can use the Q Hot Key as a power button see Q Key Functions on page 2 16 for full details R 2 4 Turning on the Computer LED Indicators There are two sets of LED indicators LED Power Indicators and LED Sta tus Indicators on your computer that will display helpful information about the current status of the computer The LED Power Indicators are also visi ble when the top of your computer is closed in Notebook Mode LED Power Indicators Icon Color Description Orange The AC Adapter is plugged in 1 Green The computer is on Blinking Green The computer is in standby mode Orange The battery is being charged E Green The battery is fully charged Blinking Orange The battery has reached critically low power status Using The Computer Table 2 1 LED Power Indicators LED Indicators 2 5 Using The Computer LED Status Indicators Icon Color Description
32. will need service representative wa before undertaking any A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver upgrade procedures to e A small regular slotted screwdriver find out if this will VOID e An antistatic wrist strap your warranty Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an anti static wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the components The chapter includes e Replacing the Battery e Replacing the HDD e Upgrading the System Memory e Replacing the CD Device Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it SSS E T E U Ea ae ee er Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade ZS These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes replacing parts Power Safety Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades if Before you undertake n rade proce i E sks e Your system is still under warranty or a service contract dures make sure that you have turned off the e You don t have all the necessary equipment power and discon e You re not in the correct environment nected all peripherals e You doubt your abilities and cables including telephone lines It is stv i BIO ee Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase move your battery in or replace the component s order to prevent acci dentally turning the machine on 6 2 Overview
33. your Power Management Power Options see Conserving Power System on page 3 11 or by pressing the Fn F4 key combination to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the brightness see Advanced Video Controls on page 3 2 Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to only a CRT display see Function Key Combination on page 3 7 Boot Drive Make sure there are no floppy disks in any floppy drive attached when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 7 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance e Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g ina CD wallet e Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so e Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Startup password for the SCU see S
34. your computer through one of the USB ports If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two button mouse your mouse during its see Figure 2 10 on page 2 23 for screen examples installation or only ena ble its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details 2 22 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons Using The Computer Once you have installed the TouchPad drivers see What to Install on page 4 2 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon L4 on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further information on this at www synaptics com BaF tiowse Propertins a E House Properti Birra Portes Parter Cptons Hare Devoe Setings 2x Double cick a chase ty using a slower seting Cektosk F Tumon Ocklack Enables you to hghight or drag wthout holding down the mouse button To set bray press the nouse button To ease cick Pe mouse buton agan Decor Eraba Nane CO Toned VSG PZ Try eon T Bemove vay con rem tank 420M C Sate yay toon ache Agate vay joan in taskbar Dinars Porter Porter Optone Hardware Derce Setings Santes Poring Devos Popeter Verson 7 53 1146
35. your warranty o gt NO o gt Figure 1 9 Bottom View Stylus Pen Holder Battery Modem amp Wireless LAN Module Cover Hard Disk Cover RAM Cover CPU Cover Vent JX Overheating To prevent your com puter from overheati make sure nothing the v ta vhile the cc er is in use Bottom View 1 21 1 Introduction Wireless LAN Network Module If your computer has the 802 1 1b Wireless LAN module the antenna and other components are not externally visible please check with your service repre sentative If your configuration includes the module s make sure to install the driver see Wireless LAN on page 4 8 Make sure the wireless mod ule is OFF the LED is off when you are using the computer aboard aircraft see sidebar note Hard Disk Drive The internal hard disk drive is used to store your data See page 6 4 for in formation on upgrading replacing your hard disk drive Vent This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating 1 22 Bottom View Using The Computer Chapter 2 Using The Computer 2 Overview To learn more about using your computer please read this chapter This chapter includes e The Power Sources e Turning on the Computer e The LED Indicators e The Hard Disk Drive e The Floppy Disk Drive Optional e CD DVD Device Optional e 4 in 1 Card Reader e The PC Card Slot e The Hot Keys e The Keyboard e The Touch Panel e The Touc
36. 256 color mode Leam more about ur ing programs in 256 color mode e io When the Display Properties control panel is open click the Advanced button to bring up the options tabs Clicking through these tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you require 3 4 Video Driver Controls S3 Control Taskbar Utility With the video driver installed the S3 Control Utility will appear in the task bar Click the icon f amp l to bring up the menu below From this menu you can enable disable displays and configure the rotation of the display S3 Advanced Display Properties With the video driver installed additional tabs are available in the Advanced Display Properties Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 Click Advanced in the Dis play Properties Control Panel see Making Adjustments for the Display page 3 3 to see the additional tabs Display Properties ETFs multiple Monitors and vra rear ri rann Doaneetion Themes Desktop Soreen Saver Appearance Settings Display Multiple Monitors on VIA S3G CLE266 See peit Eis i Soreen resolution Color quality ear e hein u More Highest 325i 2 the computer before applying the new display settings s a aoe O Say Ask me before applying the new display settings Same games ard other programs must be nn 256 mode Troubleshoot Advanced Same games end hor pros ok Cancel Arr f Video Driver Co
37. A B 1 SECON Y ar e Genter toetatessces B 1 BIOS me A E E E B 1 BCD E E B 1 DLO AS Satine tate N OTE E E T A B 2 PO Card sinian A B 2 Po U E E E E E A B 2 Keyboard 2ii cscdsictieeeiiiesceeslenecsutiii sien nsetent B 2 Pointing Device ceeeeeesceseeneeeseeeeeseeeseeeeeneeeaees A 2 nterface eooo siRNA A EEE B 3 POWER sessisdvasscessesducsdnaeduahve cauasdccbus udestdebudessecnaenseerdvaes B 3 TdiCatOrs sensns nnn B 3 ButlONS esacesdscssscsadedecsnecyiaedicevechvacesgevtusiecstecansvecaniens B 3 Environmental Spec sueceniennarnesmnnnensiesnns B 4 Physical Dimensions eseeceeseeseeseeeseeeneeeeeaees B 4 Weight scsscesiscestasicsieceslevdecdvcsucvsacessesbasnacauscacersceusess B 4 Optional secseisscsseciveivecsaeciiecedessecivacstacascvicessateioutneess B 4 XVIII Chapter 1 Introduction Overview This manual refers to the hardware and essential software required to run your computer Depending on how your system is configured some or all of the features described may already be set up This chapter covers e The Manual how to use it e System Map navigating around your computer Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this manual However you may find it useful to refer to the What to Install on page 4 2 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 You may find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Us
38. If an electrical outlet is available use the AC adapter and keep your bat tery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain Remember to Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Alter your posture frequently Stretch and exercise your body several times a day Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Fre quent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks Xl Preface Lighting Proper lighting a
39. LCD Cover Sensor Right LCD Cover Sensor Press the left LCD cover sensor to Press and hold the right LCD cover Notebook f Mode trigger the default power saving state sensor and simultaneously press tap LCD Open When I close the lid of my portable the Q key to trigger the functions as P computer per Q Key Functions on page 2 16 Notebook Close the LCD to automatically trigger Mode the default power saving state When I N A close the lid of my portable computer Tablet Mode N A If the LCD is fully locked down the right LCD cover sensor will be depressed automatically Press tap the Q key to trigger the functions as per Q Key Functions on page 2 16 See Lid in Figure 3 10 on page 3 13 for information on setting the power saving state See the sidebar for the power scheme setting recommendation T a 1 10 The LCD Swivel Screen Introduction a LCD Swivel amp Side Hinges Release the side hinges in the direction indicated by the arrows on the top pan el and swivel the LCD panel in the direction indicated on the top panel Power Button Press this button to turn your computer On or Off see Turning on the O Computer on page 2 4 This button may also be used as a suspend resume key once configured as such in the power management control panel of your operating system see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 13 a Shutdown
40. Table 2 2 LED Status lt p Green The WLAN Module is On Indicators w Green Hard Disk System activity M Green Number Lock is activated Green Caps Lock is activated Green Scroll Lock is activated to activate press Fn amp ScrLk 2 6 LED Indicators Using The Computer Hard Disk Drive y aa The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk a can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 IDE hard disk drives with a height Power Safety of 9 5 mm Before attempting to access any of the inter The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen be nal components of low Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in your computer please Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 eure a eg es chine is not connected to the AC power and that the machine is turned off Also ensure that all peripheral ca bles including phone lines are disconnected from the computer Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location Hard Disk Drive 2 7 Using The Computer A y The Floppy Disk Drive Optional LA The optional external 1 44 MB 3 5 USB floppy disk drive can connect to Media Warning any of the USB ports on the computer By default it is drive A and can be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS refer to Boot Menu on page 5 18 If your purchase configuration does not include this option you system is accessin
41. The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces sary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 I on page 4 5 lists what you need to in stall manually according to your choice of the oper ating system It is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in the table New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the installation procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed vd Navigate Browse to D You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to Navigate Browse to D In this case D is the drive specified for your CD de vice Not all computers are setup the same way and some computers have the CD listed under a different drive letter e g if you have two hard drives or hard disk partitions one may be designated as Drive C and the other as Drive D In this case the CD device may be designated as Drive E Please make sure you are actually navigating to the correct drive letter for the CD device When you click the Browse button after clicking Run in the Start menu you will see the Look in di alog box at the top of the Browse window Click the scroll button to navigate to My Computer to display
42. Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety ANS reasons it is best to remove the battery Warranty Warning Battery Removal Process Please check with your Turn the computer off and turn it over service representative Locate the battery bay as highlighted in Figure 6 1 before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow Q Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow then lift it up and out of the computer s battery bay IRUN Figure 6 1 Battery Removal Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive AS The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 IDE hard disk HDD System drives Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all Warning necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in What to Install on page 4 2 NGMPEDD ret bane when setting up a new hard disk 2 i Hard Disk Upgrade Process sure You have backed up any 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery data you want to keep 2 Remove screw C1 from the hard disk cover from your old HDD 3 Slide the hard disk in the direction of the arrow and lift it out of the You have all the CD computer
43. a Card SD Secure Digital e MS Memory Stick ey e SM SmartMedia Card Ms See 4 in 1 Card Reader on page 2 14 USB Cables Make sure that your E USB cable connector is orientated the cor External CD Devices rect way before insert ing it into the USB Port It will only fit one way don t force it External CD devices e g CD ROM drives DVD ROM drives CD RW drives and Combination drives may be plugged in to either of the USB ports Right Side View 1 17 D Introduction r lt 2 USB 2 0 Ports These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high A speed peripherals such as external DVD devices CD devices HDDs digital Optional USB 2 0 CD video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the Device computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the sys i veur murs nese im tem off if the power rating of your USB device is 5 00mA or above make sure cludes the external you use the power supply which comes with the device USB 2 0 CD Device you can connect it to PC Card Slot the USB port The 3 3 V S5V slot may be used for a Type II PC Card PC Cards were also pre viously referred to as PCMCIA and fully supports Cardbus Refer to PC TE Card Slot on page 2 15 for more information 4 N USB Cables Make sure that your USB cable conn
44. ablet Modes Structure e ACPI v1 0b Compliant Storage e Easy Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h 20GB HDD ATA 33 66 100 e External FDD with USB optional e External CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Combo Drive optional e Built in 4 in 1 Card Reader for the following formats SD Secure Digital MMC Multi Media Card MS Memory Stick SM Smart Media Card PC Card One Type II PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket Audio e AC 97 2 1 Compliant e Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer e DirectSound 3D Accelerator e Full duplex e Built In Microphone e 2 Built In Speakers Keyboard e WinKey Keyboard Pointing Device e Built In TouchPad Interface Indicators e Two USB 2 0 1 1 Ports e 7 LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery e One Type IH PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket HDD Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock Wire e One Stereo Headphone Out Jack less LAN e One Monaural Microphone In Jack e One RJ 11 V 90 K56flex Jack for Fax Buttons Modem e Q for screen rotation power e One RJ 45 Jack for 100M Max Fast Ethernet e Tab e One External CRT Monitor Port Escape One DC in Jack e Scroll Up Scroll Down Enter Power e Full Range AC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 2 5A 50W e One Standard Smart Lithium Ion 1800mAH x 6 cells Battery Pack with Gas Gauge Environmental Spec e Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C e Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Ph
45. attery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information on page 3 14 Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options A peripheral device or PC Card is consuming a lot of power Turn off the unused device to save power Power 7 7 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents fan intakes are blocked see hot Overheating on page 1 16 If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents intakes to be blocked 7 8 Power Troubleshooting Display Problem Possible Cause Solution Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 screen see The Keyboard on page 2 17 The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 If an externa
46. button on my computer Stand by Sleep Button You may also configure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn F4 from the menu illustrated in Figure 3 10 In Windows this is referred to as the Sleep button ac S Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate amp Select the power saving settings you want to use Options C Always show icon on the taskbar Erompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When close the lid of my portable computer Stand by When press the power button on my computer Shut down When press the sleep button on my computer Stand by Do nothing Ask me whet to do Stand by Hibemate Sleep Resume Sleep Button power button to Do nothing This will prevent acci dentally triggering a power saving mode when you rotate the LCD swivel screen Figure 3 10 Power Options Advanced Power Buttons Power Schemes 3 13 Advanced Controls SEA Battery Information aS Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Caution New Battery ce of pose Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Be ee apace see Battery FAQ on page 3 15 for instructions on how to do this replaced Battery Life Replace only with the same or equivalent TYour computer s battery life is dependent upon many factors including the SID Seo
47. d by updated anti virus software This is merely an extra safeguard see Viruses on page 7 4 Virus check System backup reminder Security Menu Choose a time frame to receive a reminder message for running a virus check and or system backup if you wish BIOS Utilities gt a Zs Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk Security Menu 5 15 BIOS Utilities Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether a password supervisor or user password should be entered to boot the computer If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see Warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter Type the existing password and press Enter Then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance 5 16 Security Menu BIOS Utilities Power Menu Figure 5 5 Power Menu Main Advanced Security Item Specific Help enabled Turbo DeTurbo Disabled PC Beep Power Menu Choose Enabled to receive a system beep if the power has reached a criti cally low state
48. d not have to adjust any of the BIOS settings as they will already be set for your computer However the following is a quick reference to the most important settings you may need to change at some point Table 5 1 Option Page Purpose Important BIOS Settings Specifies the order of the devices on which the com Boot Menu 5 78 puter searches for an operating system as it starts up SE SSS E S 5 2 Important BIOS Settings BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to con duct a POST including a quick test of the RAM However you will only see POST Screen amp the POST screen as illustrated in Figure 5 1 if you have Enabled the Phoenix Firstware Boot Time Diagnose option see Boot time Diagnostic Screen Ad Note that YOU EY mai vanced Menu on page 5 11 Tahe POST EICNEE illustrated in Figure 5 As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong 1 if the Boot Time Di If there is a problem which prevents the system from booting it will display a ge opion i dice system summary and prompt you to run Setup l l If you have enabled the If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will f Boot Time Diagnostic load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without f option then the Phoenix FirstWare Utilities rebooting menu will
49. ding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors Figure 6 4 firmly into the memory slot Removing 6 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the Installing a RAM module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the Module module it should fit without much pressure 7 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 8 Replace the memory socket cover and the 4 screws see Figure 6 3 9 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up 6 6 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with ANS a faster new one you will need to contact your customer service representa Warranty tive The processor is surface mounted and is not a user serviceable part see sidebar The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compart ment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tamper ing with the HDD may also violate your war ranty Upgrading the Processor 6 7 Upgrading The Computer Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists som
50. dvanced Menu 5 11 WAG ienien 4 10 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 12 epee T O Device Configuration Advanced Menu 5 12 BIOS Utilities Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 5 13 COVELVICW aoaaa sees ssa cidedeseehetadodedesdssiinceccaasedacesbcdate tees 5 1 Large Disk Access Mode Advanced Menu SR 5 13 Important BIOS Settings 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 2 Installed O S Advanced Menu c ccccsseeseeseeeeeee 5 13 The Power On Self Test POST ceeeeeeeeeeteeneees 5 3 Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu 5 13 First Ware Utilities oo ccsccc cscs necsetseeeceaesveeeieeoeveette 5 4 Security Menu vo ceeceeeeccescsseeseesessesstesssessessesseeneeneeee 5 14 POS T SC aa chee tasasncccceutiaccczctesinececttsccteates 5 5 Security Menu vo seececeecceccsseesescssesstessstssessessveneeneene 5 14 Failing the POST serccncinnencnscsnnnssnsennnns 5 6 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 15 Fatal Errors E E EE 5 6 Set User Password Security Menu csceee 5 15 Non Fatal Errors cccececceesscseneeeenseeeeeeeseeesseesnees 5 6 Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu 5 15 The Setup Program sda seus sdedeseesusededecesraeedusssesededecsasesiess 5 7 Virus check System backup reminder Entering Setup seseacsyeoiesseviaceseessancetuepssnseancnsSinecnasseet 5 7 Security Menu ssssssssssessssisessissssrsesrirsrerrsssrin 5 15 Setup Screens vesan ann 5 7 Password on b
51. e Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the com puter Recharge the batteries using the computer s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects Vil Preface Touch Panel Care e Touch Panels are made of glass so do not subject them to heavy shock or stress Do not place heavy objects on the Touch Panel e Please use a dry soft cloth when cleaning do not use any organic solvent acid or alkali solution Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer s
52. e common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start work ing again Then call your service representative M EE ae ee ee ene eee Overview 7 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power Indicators see LED Power Indicators on page 2 5 to see the computer s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the keys configured in
53. e system Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech niques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example it enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user settings and information from ap plications ACPI is fully supported in Windows XP E SS E ES 3 8 Power Management Features Advanced Controls Enabling Power Options Power Options are enabled through the control panel in your Windows sys tem Power Options With other operating systems you may have power management available so check your documentation Control Panel a Figure 3 7 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help P O ti O Psh Foes F ower Options E control Panel JCE Control Panel E Control Panel R 40 a iw Accessibility Add Hardware Administrative Date and Time Folder Options 3 Switch to Category View Options ame Keyboard Modem Network Windows Update Settings Connections Q Help and Support D 2 See Also Sounds and Audio Devices g System Taskbarand TouchPanel User Accounts Y 92 features Wireless Link Start Menu You may conserve power through individual components or throughout the whole system OO E a r Enabling Power Options 3 9 Advanced Controls P Power Schemes You can set your computer to co
54. e that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan intake while the computer is in use Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshoot ing keep these points in mind Hand carry the computer For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knocking the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the computer hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the computer in an overhead com partment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can
55. eccecesseesseeeseeeeseeeseeeeeneeees 2 24 Advanced Controls OVENI enr na aE N 3 1 Advanced Video Controls sssssseeseseeseeseessesseseseesse 3 2 Opening the LCD sissioni neesu 3 2 Video Driver Controls sisisusereiinorsisienorseesinns 3 3 Making Adjustments for the Display ee 3 3 Display Properties 00 cceceseeseeseeeeeeseeeseeeneeeeenees 3 4 S3 Control Taskbar Utility 0 ee eeeseeneeereeeeeees 3 5 S3 Advanced Display Properties c ceeeeeees 3 5 Display D VICES ccsccccccsccesccereesscesscesccsressecedecetececses 3 7 Power Management Features 0 cceseeseeseeeseeneees 3 8 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 3 8 Enabling Power Options ceseeseeseeeneeeteeeeeeeeees 3 9 Power Schemes cccescseceeseeeseeeseeeceeseeesneeeeeeeneens 3 10 Conserving Power System ceceeeeceeereeeeeees 3 11 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown ceeeeeeseeneees 3 11 Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode 06 3 11 Sandby 25 cs 22s 58 teste ie EEE REE 3 12 U6 9 01 Ft ote eee ne ee 3 12 Configuring the Power Button 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeees 3 13 Battery Information 0 cceeeceeeceeseeereeeeeeeeeeneeees 3 14 NEW Battery sccccccscscaccstsctsccasceaczetecaevsasssaeceaeeavsadins 3 14 Battery Lif crne knee 3 14 Battery FAQ orinis 3 15 Preface Via Power Saver 2 0 ccccccssccccsssseceesseceessseeessseeees 3 16 PG Came oracin nn nen ANE 3 17 PC Camera Audio Setup
56. ector is orientated the cor rect way before insert ing it into the USB Port It will only fit one way don t force it 1 18 Right Side View Introduction a Figure 1 8 Rear View Rear View 1 External Monitor CRT Port RJ 45 LAN Jack RJ 11 Phone Jack DC In Jack IR Vent Overheating ARON To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan intake while the computer is in use External Monitor CRT Port Connect an external VGA monitor CRT to this port to allow simultaneous display on the LCD and external VGA monitor see Display Devices on page 3 7 RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port SSS eT ee a Rear View 1 19 1 Introduction RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in modem You may plug the telephone line di rectly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your computer Vent This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating Ee SSS a rey 1 20 Rear View Bottom View Stylus Pen Holder The stylus pen fits in this holder Battery See Battery Information on page 3 14 for information on battery use and care CPU The CPU is not a user CPU in any way may violate
57. ecurity Menu on page 5 14 e Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes N 1 JNE Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Backup and General Maintenance 7 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus programs to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowledge e Keep a Boot Floppy Disk or Bootable CD ROM this disk provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or
58. eee 7 10 Boot Password Troubleshooting Audio Problem Possible Cause Solution The sound cannot be The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel heard or the volume is in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F5 and F6 see The Function very low Keys on page 2 17 to adjust Audio 7 11 Troubleshooting CD Device Optional Problem Possible Cause Solution The compact disc cannot The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit be read The compact disc tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the will not open when there eject hole see Loading CDs or DVDs on page 2 10 is a disc in the tray The system cannot read The system cannot not read from the optional USB 2 0 CD DVD device When used with from the optional CD your computer the optional USB 2 0 CD DVD device must be powered by an AC power DVD device source via the AC adapter When used with the AC adapter make sure the power switch is set to EXT external power The regional codes can The regional codes have already changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional no longer be changed Codes on page 2 12 SA JDE Media Warning When manually ejecting a CD DVD DO NOT use a sharpened pencil or similar object which may break and become lodged in the hole 7 12 CD De
59. eeeeeneeeeeees 2 5 LED Status Indicators 20 0 0 ceceeeeseeeseeeceeeeeeeeeneens 2 6 Hard Disk DING isccisietscssteeasesscdatedasedsientedsscdaneaseaenedae 2 7 The Floppy Disk Drive Optional 0 0 0 ee eeeeeeeee 2 8 Inserting Removing Floppy Disks eeeeeee 2 8 CD Device DVD Device Optional 0 0 0 eee 2 9 Optional CD DVD Device Options eee 2 10 Loading CDs or DVDS 0 0 eeeeeeeceeeeeeneeneeeteeeeees 2 10 Handling CDs or DVDS 0 eee eeeeseteeeteeeneeneeenees 2 11 DVD Regional Codes cecceeseesseeeeteeseeeseeees 2 12 Changing DVD Regional Codes 1 0 0 eee 2 13 4 in 1 Card Reader ceceeeesccessesseeseeenreneeeneeeaees 2 14 PC Card Slot i itcndissatesesd tecnieient ei ldeatdsiean 2 15 Inserting and Removing PC Cards eee 2 15 HO KEYS sess oissitessishetiees ieee Gd ee 2 16 The Keyboard vic scciscsecsseessescessccuseerest cea tessecevesanes 2 17 The Function Keys cccccccsccesseesseeeeseeesseeeteeeenes 2 17 Numeric Keypad 0 cceeecceeseeseeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 2 18 Touch Panel Model A Only cceeeeeesreesreneenees 2 19 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse eeeeeeseeseeeees 2 22 Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons 2 23 Adding a Printer cccccscsseeesceeseeseneeeeseeeseeenseees 2 24 USB Printer 0 0 0 ce ecssseseeecsesesessenssesssenscenseneeones 2 24 Install Instructions 2 0 0 0 cesesceeseeseeeseeeeeeneeeeees 2 24 Parallel Printer ccc
60. er aboard aircraft ual installed with the driver The User Manual is in Adobe pdf format Start When your computer menu and point to Programs All Programs gt IEEE 802 11b WLAN Utility I SSS USB then select the User Manual will be ON To toggle power to the WLAN module use the key combination Fn F11 3 20 Wireless LAN Module Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities Overview This chapter deals with installing the drivers and 2 utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system Assumption takes advantage of some newer hardware compo We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities nents for which the latest versions of most available from the built in CD device and it is assigned to Drive operating systems haven t built in drivers and utili D In addition all file extensions can be seen see ties Thus some of the system components won t Navigate Browse NIO D nn pagia be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities In this chapter we group driver and utility installation instructions by operating system The following operating systems are cov ered e Windows XP Professional amp Home Editions a eT x ae ee ee ee ee Overview 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities What to Install
61. er key Activate Scroll Lock by pressing the Fn and Ser Lk key combination t iji Sia Touch Panel Model A Only If your computer is Model A the screen also acts as a Touch Panel when the driver is installed see Touch Panel Model A Computers on page 4 9 You can use a stylus pen you can also use your finger or any soft tipped ob ject as the input device to point directly to objects on the screen in much the same way as you would use your mouse as the pointing device A new icon or will appear in the taskbar if you do not see the icon go to the Touch Panel control panel and click the tickbox to display the icon in the taskbar see Figure 2 8 after you install the Touch Panel driver Click this icon to switch your provided stylus pen to act as a left or right mouse but ton The Touch Panel control panel allows you to configure the input options from the Touch Panel Set Up and Configuration Utility see over for screen examples Make sure you calibrate the Touch Panel amp Control Panel o x Ble Edt View Favorites Tools Help amp Ges O P sews i race Address G Control Panel 0 6 amp Accessibilty Add Hardware Options a P older Optic Fonts Game Windows Update Controllers Help and Support e i r N Network Phone and Power Options Connections Modem s P e Speech Syste
62. ers If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then you should try to look through all the documentation Do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a amp as indicated in the margin Introduction a a Notes Check the light colored boxes with the mark above to find detailed information about the computer s features Overview 1 1 1 Introduction Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safe ty information indicated by the 2 symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows XP etc have their own manuals as do ap plications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs If you have questions about the operating systems or programs then please consult the appropriate manuals System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a dif ferent system you will find this manual refers to the following operating sys tems e Microsoft Windows XP Professional amp Home Editions 1 2 Overview Introduction 3 Quick Start Guide This guide assumes that you are already familiar with computer
63. ervicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer Vill Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the computer in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software Make sure your papers are handy NE JE Power Off Before Traveling m o NS ED Make sur
64. ext Drivers amp Utilities 9 Click Have Disk button and navigate Browse to D Drivers Touch Panel and click Open gt OK gt Next click Yes and or Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue 10 Click Finish and close the open windows 11 See TJouch Panel Model A Only on page 2 19 Infrared VIA FIR 1 Click Start menu gt Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers FIR Setup exe and click OK 3 Click Next gt Next 4 Click Finish and restart the computer Windows XP 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities TouchPad 1 Click Start menu gt Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers Touch Pad Setup exe and click OK 3 To continue click Next gt Next gt Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue 4 Click Finish to restart the computer 5 You may then configure your TouchPad as outlined in Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons on page 2 23 VIA USB 2 0 1 Click Start menu gt Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers USB Setup exe and click OK 3 To continue click Next gt Next 4 Click Yes a prompt will pop up to ask you if you want to restart directly after the driver has completed installation to restart the computer after the installation procedure is completed 4 10 Windows XP VIA Power Saver l 2 Click Start menu gt Run Navigate Browse to D Drivers Power Saver 2 0 Setup exe and click OK 3 To continue
65. g it can purchase a USB floppy disk drive from a computer store This may cause the computer to crash Inserting Removing Floppy Disks and damage your data Don t try to remove a floppy disk while the When using the floppy drive always insert your floppy diskette with the label side facing up To remove the inserted diskette press the eject button on the top right corner of the floppy drive 2 8 The Floppy Disk Drive Optional Using The Computer CD Device DVD Device Optional 7 en The optional external CD DVD Device is USB 2 0 compliant and can connect to any of the USB ports on the computer If your purchase configuration does Optional CD Device with Desktop not include this option you can purchase a USB CD DVD Device from a com Computers puter store You can use the CD device with desktop computers without the AC Adapter AC power adapter the power switch should be set to USB USB 2 0 Cable Power Switch Busy Indicator Figure 2 2 External CD Device Open Button Emergency Eject Hole gency 5J Headphone Jack When used with your computer the device must be powered by an AC power source via the AC adapter When used with the AC adapter make sure the power switch is set to EXT external power CD Device DVD Device Optional 2 9 Using The Computer Optional CD DVD Device Options The optional external CD device is available in CD ROM or DVD ROM or CD RW or Comb
66. hPad amp Buttons Mouse e Adding a Printer general guidelines Se ae N Overview 2 1 Using The Computer The Power Sources 2 The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack Power Button as Standby or Hibernate AC Ad apter Button Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC adapter will damage the computer and its components Fully ACPI compliant OS s such as Windows XP can use the Power Options control panel _ Attach the AC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer to set the power button 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to send the system into to the AC adapter Standby or Hibernate 3 Raise the LCD Swivel Panel to a comfortable viewing angle mode see your OS s 4 Press the power button to turn On documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page 3 13 for de tails SS SS SS SSS SSS SS eee 2 2 The Power Sources Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applica tions and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the bat tery discharge completely before recharging We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the battery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 14 Recharging the
67. ination CD RW and DVD ROM drive configurations The CD Device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS Boot Menu on page 5 18 Loading CDs or DVDs To insert a CD DVD press the eject button and carefully place a CD DVD onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The LED indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency tray release hole to open the tray 2 10 CD Device DVD Device Optional Using The Computer Handling CDs or DVDs SAZ Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged J E Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CD CD Emergency Eject ROMs DVD ROMs can be accessed If you need to manually Remember to eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power e Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc interruption you may e Usea clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints push the end of a e Do not write on the surface with a pen e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc straightened paper clip into the emergency cs eject hole
68. ity setup Touch Panel controller features FZ Use onboard EEPROM to store calibration resulte Otherwise resuits are only temporarily stored whist power is still applied p Accuracy required p Calibration Run caibration program E 2 20 Touch Panel Model A Only Touch panel set up and configuration utility x Touch Panel Touch operation setup Audblefeedbacksetup Touch senstivity setup Calibration j Audible feedback setting vA 4 beep enabled beep disabled Default setting Beep sound setting ey Frequency 7 10000H2 woma _ el beep 1000 qiy BeePtime t 1000ms Beep time 50 ms som A Hr OK Cancel Apply F Touch panel set up and configuration utility xj Touch Panel Touch operation set up Audible feedback setup Touch sensitivity set up Calibration Double click setting Ajust the amount of width height and speed that can pass between licks when you double click He ma 3 ve ee Test low high a e jot l Using The Computer Figure 2 9 Touch Panel Warning Touch Panel Model A Only 2 21 Using The Computer A r TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is a device for pointing controlling input positioning on the Mouse Driver computer s display screen by sensing finger movement and downward pres sure It is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to
69. l monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears onthe You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control external monitor have Panel See VIA VGA Video on page 4 6 for instructions on installing the driver and plugged in and powered see Video Driver Controls on page 3 3 for instructions on configuring the video on driver You haven t used the key combination to switch the display options Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle through the options SNE K Windows Media Player and Screen Rotation If you are playing a DVD VCD video in Windows Media Player do not rotate the screen while playing the video If you wish to rotate the screen quit the Media Player program first rotate the screen then open the player to play the video Display 7 9 Troubleshooting Boot Password Problem Possible Cause Solution You forget the boot If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact password your service representative for help SNE ANS Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS SSS a
70. log box click Settings tab 4 In Screen resolution move the slider to the preferred setting for resolution see in Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 5 In Color quality click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting for color depth see in Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 Video Driver Controls 3 3 Advanced Controls va Screen Resolution Screen Area Note You may set the reso lution to a higher set ting than the panel supports however this will require you to pan scroll around the screen as the display area will be larger than what you can see on the LCD Advanced Controls Display Properties Display Properties Figure 3 2 Display Properties Display Multiple Monitors on VIA S3G CLE266 axle Color quality Screen resolution SSS Less J Highest 32 bit Oz 1024 by 768 pixels as gu SE Multiple Monitors and VIA S3G CLE266 Properties 21x BSI S3Display 451 saGamma Pius Sl S3info Pius El S30veray General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Normal size 96 dpi m Compatibility SOE ons Nih fee Re ira SOA eo computer after changing display settings After change display settings Restart the computer before applying the new display settings Apply the new display settings without restarting Ask me before applying the new display settings Some games and other programs must be run in
71. lug the power cord before attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements 7S e Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifi Warning cations consult your service representative or local power company Before you undertake e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The any upgrade proce third prong is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not dures make sure that have access to a compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one you have turned off the When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head Seta ooer i wie E inclu Hing e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total cur telephone lines It is rent load of all the connected devices advisable to also re e Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external move your battery in power supplies i e AC adapter or car adapter order to prevent acci dentally turning the machine on N i 7 Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Prefac
72. m Tablet and ttings Start Men Using The Computer STEE JDE Touch Panel Input Device Model A Only Do not use any sharp or pointed objects as your input device e g the end of a pen or pencil You should only use the provided stylus pen PDA type as your input device Pay particular attention to the area at the edge of the screen where the LCD meets the frame see page Figure 2 7 Touch Panel Control Panel Touch Panel Model A Only 2 19 Using The Computer Sone JTK Touch Panel Calibration Make sure you cali brate the Touch Panel from the Touch Panel Set Up and Configura tion Utility 1 Click the Calibra tion tab 2 Click the Calibrate Now button 3 Use the input device to touch the cross at the different posi tions on screen 4 Click the Update button Figure 2 8 Touch Panel Set Up and Configuration Utility F Touch panel set up and configuration utility E xj Audible feedback setup Touch senstivty setup Calibration Toud Pard Touch operation setup p Operate mode Senate C Port node p Data interval time Set value 5 ms 2 31 intial 5 curent value 5 ERE gt p Right click simul S D T7 Display the icon in the task bar Cancel Apa Touch panel set up and configuration utility Touch Panel Touch operation sefip Audible feedback setup Touch sensitiv
73. nal Using The Computer Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel in WindowsXP Windows 2000 and double click Sys tem gt Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties menu and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel as seen in DVD Regional Codes Windows XP on page 2 12 DVD Regional Coding Region Geographical Location Table A 3 DVD Regional 1 USA Canada Coding 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South amp Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand 5 N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa 6 China CD Device DVD Device Optional 2 13 Using The Computer a ae 4 in 1 Card Reader The 4 in 1 Card Reader allows you to use four of the most popular digital stor SmartMedia Cards age cards Note that SmartMedia Cards should be in serted as illustrated in Figure 2 4 Figure 2 4 4 in 1 Card Reader With SmartMedia Card To read from the card simply insert the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device The formats which can be read include e MMC MultiMedia Card e SD Secure Digital e MS Memory Stick e SM SmartMedia Card 2 14 4 in 1 Card Reader Using The Computer PC Card Sl
74. nd comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position XII Contents NOU CG mierne n eE caageenee R E Trademarks vrcrissiiseiisnse riari eane rii I FOC Statemiont sirrien ra E RE Il Instructions for Care and Operation IV Power Safety 0 ccccccccsccesseesecseceteceseeeeeseensees VI Battery Precautions ccececcesceseeseeneeereeeeaes vil Touch Panel Care ccccecccccsseceseceeeeeseeens Vill Cleaning s cceceasevvicasevsicianrviaadevrecndasiieateweedess VII SOPVICING seietan EN ER AR E N EEN Vill Travel Considerations cccccsseceeseceseeeneees IX Remember to sssieeotreriermcsinircinori euin I XI Introduction OyTV EW pipinin aE aE Eas aaea Eii 1 1 Advanced Users cccccecsseesseeeseeseeeeseeesseesseesseeenes 1 1 Beginners and Not So Advanced Users 5 1 1 Warning BOXES ccccccssccssecssseeseeeeseeeeeeesteseeeeeaes 1 2 Not Included ccc eccccescssseeseteesceeseneeesseeeneeenseees 1 2 System Software cee ceeceeccecceseeseeeseeeeeeseeeseeeeeees 1 2 Quick Sta
75. nserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes Each scheme will also adjust the processor per formance of your machine in order to save power see sidebar The settings Windows Power for each scheme can be adjusted to set the monitor to turn off after a specified carmes eleo aa time and the computer s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has the processor perfor sh of a ma not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes chine in order to save data the hard disk motor will be turned back on You can also set a specified power time for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate modes see Conserving This is worth bearing in Power System on page 3 11 mind if you are experi encing any reduced performance espe cially under battery power The Always On setting will give the highest perfor mance and the Max Battery setting will give the highest power savings Power Schemes amp CPU Performance Power Options Properties i Resuming Operation Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate ef Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Pottable Laptop X The system can re sume from Monitor or Hard Disk Standby by pressing a key on the keyboard Home Office Desk Presentation
76. ntrols 3 5 Advanced Controls Figure 3 3 S3 Taskbar Utility SNE A Windows Media Player and Screen Rotation If you are playing a DVD VCD video in Windows Media Play er do not rotate the screen while playing the video If you wish to rotate the screen quit the Media Player program first rotate the screen then open the player to play the video Figure 3 4 S3 Display Tabs Advanced Controls Figure 3 5 The S3 tabs allow you to adjust the displays and video settings note some op S3 Display Tabs tions will only appear when you have attached an external monitor LCD Control Panels Screen examples are shown below Multiple Monitors and VIA S3G CLE266 Properties 2 x S3Display Properties ax BI Screen Orientation General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management FBI S3Display Pius E saivo Pus E S20veray he BRI sapisplay saGanma Plus E S3rfo Pus E S20verey d 120 1207038 n Help Menus ajx Multiple Monitors and VIA S3G CLE266 Properties General Adapter Montor Troubleshoot Color Management EB S3Dipiay 5 S3Gamma Pus Bl Saio Pus IE SiOveiay ss 10 1206178 General Adapter Montor Troubleshoot Color Management EP sapiplay 51 S3Gamma Piss S sai Pus fE S3Overay e ues Right click on any item in the S3 tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the button to
77. o any shock or vibration Do not place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating element This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly damaged Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight I Z Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect the system Dont use or store the com puter in a humid environment Do not place the computer on any surface that will block the vents IV Preface 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data 4 Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all programs Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform routine maintenance on your computer 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of peripherals Unp
78. oard Pointing Device e Built In TouchPad Interface Indicators e Two USB 2 0 1 1 Ports e 7 LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery e One Type IH PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket HDD Caps Lock Scroll Lock Num Lock Wire e One Stereo Headphone Out Jack less LAN e One Monaural Microphone In Jack e One RJ 11 V 90 K56flex Jack for Fax Buttons Modem e Q for screen rotation power e One RJ 45 Jack for 100M Max Fast Ethernet e Tab e One External CRT Monitor Port Escape One DC in Jack e Scroll Up Scroll Down Enter Power e Full Range AC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 2 5A 50W e One Standard Smart Lithium Ion 1800mAH x 6 cells Battery Pack with Gas Gauge Environmental Spec e Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C e Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Physical Dimensions 313mm w 265mm d 26 5 29 5mm h Min Weight e 2 2 Kg without Battery Pack Optional e PC Camera factory option e Optional Smart Lithium Ion 8 cell Battery Pack e 802 11b Wireless LAN Module with USB Inter face e External FDD with USB Interface factory option e External CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Combo Drive with USB Interface e Car Adapter
79. om Standby mode by Pressing the power button Pressing the key combination Fn F4 Pressing a key on the keyboard An alarm resume that is enabled and expires An incoming call received on the modem if enabled Figure 3 9 Enable Hibernation 3 12 Power Schemes Standby Standby saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full operation During Standby the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memo ry When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Standby mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your computer to au tomatically enter Hibernate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate ey When your computer hibemates it stores whatever it has in memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state
80. on before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted PC Camera 3 19 Advanced Controls Vs Pre Allocating File Space You may pre allocate the file size for the cap ture file in the AMCAP program You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can improve the capture quality particularly of large capture files by reducing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD before capture Advanced Controls Wireless LAN Module ANS If you have purchased the optional IEEE 802 11b Wireless LAN USB module Wireless Device make sure you install the driver for it see Wireless LAN on page 4 8 A Operation Aboard status icon will appear in the taskbar and a shortcut to the IEEE 802 11b Aircraft WLAN utility will appear on the desktop E Double click the desktop icon The use of any portable to configure the settings for your WLAN module electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module is powered on before installing the driver To toggle power to the WLAN module use the key combination Fn F11 Make sure the module is OFF the QQ LED is off if you are using the com Full instructions for use of the Wireless LAN module are available in the man put
81. ons in Windows 1 Goto the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Category View gt Speech and Audio Devices Click Advanced in the Volume tab Click Options Volume Control and scroll down and click Properties Click Recording Adjust volume for and click Microphone check box then click OK 5 Make sure the Select check box in the Recording Control panel under the Microphone section is checked boost the volume as high as it will go 6 Close the open windows PON PC Camera 3 17 Advanced Controls Figure 3 E 13 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties 1 X Audio Setup Volume Sounds Audio Voice Hardware Realtek ACS7 Audio v Advanced Controls fi Volume Control Exit Device volume Place volume icon in the taskbar Advanced Speaker settings Mute all Use the settings below to change individual Advanced e Ve speaker volume and other settings Advanced Realtek 4C97 Audio Speaker Volume Advanced ene fi Recording Control Properties PR Options Help Miser device Realtek AC97 Audio TV Tuner CD Player i Microphone Adjust volume for O Playback Balance Balance Recording T p ma g p 5 Ja p Other Volume Show the following volume controls
82. oot Security Menu c ccceee 5 16 Main Menu 23 asieideisiis dette E 5 8 Power MenU cccccccccccccececcccececececcccucecesccccescecescecece 5 17 System Time amp Date Main Menu eee 5 8 PC Beep Power Menu csccscecesseseesesesseseseseeee 5 17 Primary Master Main Menu s ssisssssssrsesssonsons 5 9 Turbo DeTurbo Power Menu scsscesseseeeseeeee 5 17 QuickBoot Mode Main Menu sssssesecsecsees 5 9 Boot Men scssi ii i 5 18 Summary screen Main Menu sseseeseeeeeens 5 9 Boot Menu seccecsacs apeiestnenccaudeutarnacte tdiesiseesteieincdie 5 18 Advariced Menu i2 05 Ges hegscesstecieersaet sheets 5 10 Phoenix FirstWare Utilities cccccccccccccccecececcecee 5 19 Firstware Language Advanced Menu S I Exit Menu Gnora eini 5 20 XVI Upgrading The Computer COVETVICW sarnana i 6 1 When Not to Upgrade s ssososesesesoseeesesssesssesseseeese 6 2 Removing the Battery sssssessessseseesesessessesssessrseesee 6 3 Battery Removal Process cccccecceeesseeeseeeeteeeees 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive eeeeeeeteees 6 4 Hard Disk Upgrade Process ccseeesseeesseeeteeeees 6 4 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 06 6 5 Memory Upgrade Process esceseeseeneceneeeneeeeees 6 5 Upgrading the Processor cccceesseeetseseeeseeesneeees 6 7 Troubleshooting OVVIO hnr ORRON 7 1 Basic Hints and Tips essseseesseeeesese
83. ortcut to the WLAN utility on the desktop 5 Follow the instructions Next gt Next gt OK to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed and click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue 6 Click Finish and restart the computer BW The Wireless LAN User Manual is in Adobe pdf format Start menu and point to Programs All Programs gt IEEE 802 11b WLAN Utility USB then select the User Manual Touch Panel Model A Computers l If you can see the My Computer icon on your desktop if you cannot see the My Computer icon go to step 2 click on it once to select it then right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 3 If you cannot see the My Computer icon click Start menu then point to but don t click just highlight it My Computer Right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager button Click next to Mice and other pointing devices if its sub items are not shown Double click Microsoft Serial Mouse and click Driver tab Click Update Driver button When the Hardware Update Wizard appears click Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next Select Don t search I will choose the driver to install and click N
84. ot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3 3V 5V slot for one type II PC a qa Card Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card see What to Install Conserving Battery on page 4 2 Powar To conserve battery Inserting and Removing PC Cards power remove any un e Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place Esse Cards fron 8 P p the computer PC To remove a PC Card simply press the eject button next to the slot Cards quickly use up battery power even if the system enters sleep mode Figure 2 5 PC Card Slot Se U a ee T PC Card Slot 2 15 Using The Computer B Hot Keys The four Hot Key buttons include Tab amp Esc keys these keys are particularly Right Cover Sensor useful in Tablet Mode and a wheel key for scrolling Enter key functionality The right LCD cover Move the wheel left or right for scrolling functions in much the same way as sensor see Cover the keyboard arrow keys push the wheel in for Enter Return functions In Sensors on page 1 Tablet Mode the Q key is used to toggle the screen rotation between Land 10 is used in conjunc scape and Portrait configurations it also acts as a power button The table tion with the Q Hot 3 emo al ihe compu below lists the function options depending upon the time duration the key is eroen tein TAE pressed see sidebar for use in Notebook mode mode when the com pu
85. our au thority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit DC Output 20V 2 5A minimum CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equip ment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be damaged Do not expose the computer t
86. r Setup prompt appears only during POST Figure 5 1 POST Sample Screen POST Screen 5 5 BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt e Press lt F1 gt to resume e lt F2 gt to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the cor rect configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help SSS SS SSS SSS SS SSS eee 5 6 POST Screen The Setup Program The Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST or Logo startup screen alternatively you can press Enter or click the mouse when you see the Logo startup screen see POST Screen amp Phoenix Firstware on page 5 3 The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup
87. r sensor and triggered a power to a power saving mode saving mode when rotating the LCD swivel screen It is recommended that you set the lid when rotating the swivel left LCD cover sensor power button to Do nothing screen Why does my computer This is because the calculation method used by the Windows OS eliminates all decimal CPU speed show as points The actual CPU speed is 999 75MHz 999MHz in the General tab of the System Properties control panel 7 14 Operation Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Why does the Winbench This is due to the Touch Panel driver The Touch Panel driver will copy a file into the 99 program show a Startup programs group and this file cannot be deleted by the system or any utility This will StartMgr message error not influence the test result and serves only as a reminder while running disable all startup program Operation 7 15 Troubleshooting 7 16 Appendix A Model A Specifications Processor Options Security e VIA Antaur 1 0 GHz e Security Kensington Type Lock Slot e BIOS Password Memory e Two 200 pin SODIMM Sockets Supporting 266 BIOS MHz DDR Modules e ACPI 4MB Flash ROM e Memory Expandable up to 1GB 256 512 MB DDR Modules LCD e 14 1 XGA 1024 768 Flat Panel TFT with Core Logic Built In Touch Panel and Stylus Pen e CLE266CE e LCD Swivel Hinge feature allows conversion between Notebook and T
88. rallel Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask to USB adapter will you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions identify the printer and either load one of its Parallel Printer own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow This is still the most common type of printer A Parallel to USB converter the on screen instruc may be purchased at most computer stores The install instructions are in the o sidebar akon 2 24 Adding a Printer Advanced Controls Chapter 3 Advanced Controls Overview This chapter covers 2 e Advanced Video Controls a e Power and Battery Management Features You are unable to use e PC Camera Module optional most advanced con e Wireless LAN Module optional trols until the neces sary drivers and utilities are properly in stalled If your system hasn t been properly configured your ser vice representative may have already done that for you re fer to What to In stall on page 4 2 for installation instruc tions Note All operating system pictures in this manual are from the Microsoft Windows XP OS a eT U ae e Overview 3 1 Advanced Controls Advanced Video Controls ANS This section is about making adjustments for the LCD and switching display Protecting the LCD devices Tf Opening the LCD or plastic to get be As you open the lid adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on without WSS NS
89. rt Guide cceececseeseeeseeeeseeseeeeseenseenes 1 3 System Map sireenin in na 1 4 Model Differences s nonennneeeseeeseeseeseesseesssesseseeese 1 4 Getting to Know Your Computer sssessssseseeeseeeee 1 5 Preface WROD VAC We ore E S E E tio tedeccerians 1 6 The LCD Swivel Screen cccccesecesseceeeseeeeeseees 1 7 Top View with LCD Open cceecseessesteeeseees 1 8 PG Came ta sic ches cteecedexdiateacctedtaieuac dddebeasassutisintsecSth 1 9 LCD Swivel Screen cccccccccssscessscceessseesseeeees 1 9 LED Power Indicators cccccesccceeeseserseeeeeees 1 9 Coyet Sensors siiani innii 1 10 LCD Swivel amp Side Hinges eceeseeseeeeees 1 11 Power Button cccccesccssscccesssecessseecessseeessaees 1 11 Stereo Speakers ooo cccccssccsescsseceeteeesseeeseeesseees 1 11 Keyboard senmesenesennnunnenennnwieniini 1 12 TouchPad amp Buttons cccccccccccessseccesseeeeensees 1 12 Microphone s sschsctesceiiieteed iene neato 1 12 Front VIEW cisssscesviniediseetstiechivas cece ieasieindencie 1 13 ECD Latches e ra AN 1 13 Microphone In Jack sssesesseeseesessessrssssessesresese 1 13 Headphone Out Jack ooo ce ceceesceeeseeeeseeeteeeenes 1 14 Infrared Transceiver cccccccccscccessseceeessseeessees 1 14 LED Status Indicators cccccseessseceeesseeeeseees 1 14 Hot Key Buttons ccc ceceeseesseseeeseeeseeereeneeesees 1 15 Left Side View ccccccccccccsseccesssecceessceeseeeee
90. s and can tell a at a glance what and where all the key components are If you are not that com Peripheral Devices fortable with this type of device then please refer to the following pages Please note that pe which give an overview of the system ripherals printers dig ital cameras etc which attach to your computer by USB It is still best to review these steps before taking any action If there is any thing you are not sure about then please refer to the appropriate chapter before pence erence continuing ed after Windows is up and running All oth Unless you need to install an operating system your computer should be ready er peripherals must be to work right out of the box Before you begin please follow the safety instruc Cpe eeen you turn on the system tions in the Preface 1 Remove all packing materials Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer e g keyboard and mouse to their ports 3 Attach the AC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer see Rear View on page 1 19 then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter Raise the LCD Swivel Screen to a comfortable viewing angle Press the power button to turn On o gt Sa eT A La a ee ee eee ee ae eee a Quick Start Guide 1 3 1 Introduction System Map Your computer has a lot of built in features Most of these are enabled by your operating system
91. sseeeeees 1 16 Security Lock Slot oo ceeceeescceseeeeseeesseeseeeeseees 1 16 WS IN cscs T ET A EA I bene ee 1 16 Stylus Pen Holder 0 0 cecescceesseeseeeseeeseeeseees 1 16 Right Side View ccceccecesceessceeseeesseeesseeeseeessneeees 1 17 Preface 4 in 1 Flash Card Reader ccccecesseceeesseeeeee 1 17 De NSB 2 0 POMS eroen anaE 1 18 BO Card SlOt s sasscessbesceca deeds scceicteaveeceeecinaeeatsteeea 1 18 Rear VIEW feccsieced obsotessceh EA EAE 1 19 External Monitor CRT Port 0 ce eeeeeeeeeeeeeee 1 19 RJ 45 LAN Jack ceeccccceceseeeseeeeseeeseeesseeesseeensees 1 19 RJ 11 Phone Jack ssion 1 20 DCm Ta k oeeo eE 1 20 Went oirnne ene E 1 20 Bottom View iiniisisisiirimp eheasiiei austen sell ees 1 21 Stylus Pen Holder occ eeeeesceeseeeeeeseeeseeneeenees 1 21 Battery onnie nnn eheeieee tees 1 21 Wireless LAN Network Module 1 22 Hard Disk Drive ceecceesscceseeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeenes 1 22 Veni ch eh ied Seniesa Hs 1 22 Using The Computer OVELVIEW esanean netiee it ciieeast chs 2 1 The Power Sources icscccestesseissceidencensticeacceess teens 2 2 AC Adapter sienien a las 2 2 Battery esena E ees eeleeies 2 3 Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter 2 3 Proper handling of the Battery Pack oe 2 3 Turning on the Computer cccceesseeesreeeseeeeeeees 2 4 LED Indicators 0 0 eeceescceesceeeseeeseeesseeeseeeeseeeseneenes 2 5 XIV LED Power Indicators ecceceeseeceeetee
92. sssesessersrsssrsesseeseee 7 2 Backup and General Maintenance eseseeeeees 7 3 WAS CS E E AA A P 7 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 7 5 PO WE sceced acer coet shee cursteteteanseaenseeeaesesadeatusactinere cunts teense 7 7 DUIS Play araara AA A AA 7 9 Boot Password c cccssccsssseseessceeeseeseseeesseeeseensnees 7 10 RMIT eae n e e e a a 7 11 CD Device Optional ceeeeceseeseessteeeereeeeeees 7 12 E i E T E 7 13 Opetatioi ra 05295 ses secon a a e 7 14 Preface Appendix A Model A Specifications Processor Options ssesssssesseesseessresesssesssessresesssessee A 1 Memo erorii A 1 COPE LOCIG nsrsenaroeeo an onanera kg A 1 SUCINE aranna EEE A 1 SOCUMILY eneen ne aia i e eee A 1 BIOS aoaaa camara A 1 LCD aoia AONA A 1 SLOTA TE sye nra e r O A 2 PECI oroe eea eE E E E A 2 ANGLO e E E aces A 2 RG yO UN nsanra aAA E E EEN A 2 Pott Device siasicsciacieasicisdicieibinscdeadeassuectaatvertoetes A 2 Interlace cecene E seeesdes A 3 PO WOT eeaeee a E A 3 NING ALOTS sieneen REEE EE EAE A 3 Buton S iae E E R A 3 Environmental Spec cccessseseseeeeeeeseeeeneeeeseeenes A 4 Physical Dimensions cccscecesseeseeeeteeeeneeeteeeenes A 4 Wep ack sc asec tec cosets E E A A EE A 4 Opionakesse e e A ae seeeee tes A 4 Appendix B Model B Specifications Processor Options vessoissa B 1 MCT ON a e den cueeicc E E ES B 1 Preface COre 1 A E E A E E E B 1 Sae e TO a a T O chia A E E E
93. ter is in Tablet mode F the right cover sensor ae Q key function Time Pressed is depressed ac If you are in Notebook On Rotate Screen Tap do not press Less mode you can perform than 0 8 seconds the same set of func tions listed in the table Initiates the default setting of OS s power by tapping pressing On scheme Power Button When I press More than 0 8 seconds but the Q key and right the power button on my portable computer less than 4 seconds cover sensor simulta see Figure 3 10 on page 3 13 neously On System Shutdown More than 4 seconds Table 2 4 Off System Power On N A Q Key Functions fo en ee SS S ee 2 16 Hot Keys The Keyboard The Function Keys On the bottom left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Function key which al lows you to change operational features instantly To use the functions press and hold the Fn key then press the appropriate function key F3 F11 etc located on your keyboard Function Keys Description Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Resume Toggle Fn F5 Decrease Audio Volume Fn F6 Increase Audio Volume Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn F8 Decrease LCD Brightness Increase LCD BAERS Brightness Wireless LAN Module nen On Off Toggle ZG Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module is OFF if
94. ty available to you You can click the short cut on the desktop or the program icon Startup gt Programs All Programs gt VIA gt Power Saver to bring up the utility The VIA Power Saver utility will give you information on power consumption and management You can con figure the settings for best power management when powered by battery DC IN or by the AC adapter AC IN Power Saver2 0 3 lei o x Cpu Information r System Loading Vendor CentaurHauls Family fe Model ER Stepping 4 Up Limit 70 r Default Setting Current Setting Frequency 1000Mhz Frequency 666 588Mhz FS8 133mhz Fs8 133mhz Rato 75X Ratio 5 0X Vcore 125v Vcore 115v SystemLoad 41 Timer interval ARE gt Down timit 30 m Power Status AC Adapter ON Battery Life Percent 100 Pal hotel ap Vela shee fat pia AC IN Setting Auto Mode X DC N Setting 3 16 Via Power Saver 2 0 Advanced Controls PC Camera If you have purchased the optional PC Camera you will need to install the de vice driver for it as indicated in PC Camera on page 4 8 After installing the driver you can run the application software by going to the Camtel USB PC Camera item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu and selecting the AMCAP program PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording opti
95. u wish to boot from a CD ROM you will need to add it to the boot order As a general rule the order below is recommended 1 Removable Devices usually floppy disks 2 CD ROM Drive 3 Hard Drive 4 Networks LANs In everyday use you will usually boot from the hard drive however there may be occasions when it is advantageous to boot from a floppy disk or CD ROM Phoenix FirstWare Utilities You can also use the Phoenix FirstWare utilities to select a boot device see POST Screen amp Phoenix Firstware on page 5 3 and FirstWare Utili ties on page 5 4 Boot Menu 5 19 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 7 Exit Menu Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup Defaults which will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session ETR 5 20 Exit Menu Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the aS steps outlined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or prob Warranty Warning o you o your service representative for further help Before you a ER vole egin you
96. ul ae programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options i T es you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter cording w E from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help pro manufacturer s in long the battery life if configured appropriately structions Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate Low battery alarm Show details for each battery ilivate Jow battery alarm when power level reaches Power status Total time remaining 20min Notification Sound Text Action Stand by Run Program None 3 i Figure 3 11 ict critical battery alarm when power level reaches Power Options eg Notificatic Sound Text Alarm amp Power ee ieee Run Program None Click an individual battery icon for more information Meter 3 14 Battery Information Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to remove the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page 6 3 Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer by yo
97. urself even when you see a message that in dicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the bat tery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel especially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see page 3 14 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page 3 10 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or af ter about 20 partial discharges Advanced Controls ee Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery pow er Lower the brightness lev el of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not pow ered by the AC adapter Close modem or commu nication applications when they are not being used Remove any unused PC Cards from the computer PC Cards quickly use up battery power even if the system enters sleep mode Disconnect any unneces sary external devices Battery Information 3 15 Advanced Controls Figure 3 12 VIA Power Saver 2 0 Control Panel Via Power Saver 2 0 After installing the driver see VIA Power Saver on page 4 10 you will have the VIA Power Saver 2 0 utili
98. ust be installed cation Follow the procedures listed in this chapter manually a R 4 4 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities Driver Windows XP Home Professional Editions VIA 4 in 1 page 4 6 VIA VGA Video page 4 6 VIA LAN page 4 7 Modem page 4 7 PCMCIA PC Card page 4 7 PC Camera page 4 8 Wireless LAN page 4 8 Touch Panel Manual Install Only for Model A page 4 9 computers only Infrared VIA FIR page 4 9 TouchPad page 4 10 VIA USB 2 0 page 4 10 VIA Power Saver page 4 10 VIA Audio page 4 10 Table 4 1 Install Procedure Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Windows XP VIA 4 in 1 1 Click Start menu gt Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers 4 in 1 VIAHyperion4in1447v exe and click OK 3 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next gt Next gt Next 4 AO 4 Click OK to restart the computer Windows XP Service Pack 1 VIA VGA Video Make sure that you install Windows XP Service 1 Click Start menu gt Run Pack 1 1a before installing all the drivers for Windows 2 Navigate Browse to XP D Drivers VGA SETUP EXE and click OK 3 Click Next gt Next gt click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue 4 Click Finish to restart the computer This section covers driver and utility installation in structions for the Windows XP OS 4 6 Windows XP VIA LAN l 2 3 Click Start menu gt
99. uthorized by Macrovision Cor poration Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help YN JS Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void y
100. vice Optional Troubleshooting Keyboard Problem Possible Cause Solution Unwelcome numbers If the LED A is lit then Num Lock is turned ON Press and release the Fn and Num Lk appear when typing key combination see Numeric Keypad on page 2 18 A Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work Keyboard 7 13 Troubleshooting Operation Problem Possible Cause Solution The system freezes or The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC adapter press the sleep the screen goes dark Fn Esc key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit A software conflict made the system crash Consult your OS manual As a last resort since you will lose any unsaved data try to reboot the system or if that doesn t work turn the computer off and on again The system never goes Make sure you have enabled Hibernate in the Power Options control panel in your OS into Hibernate mode see Hibernate on page 3 12 The system does not go No power saving options are enabled Use one of the Power Options presets into a power saving mode when the battery is low The system turns goes in The swivel screen has accidentally hit the left LCD cove
101. you are using the computer aboard aircraft When your computer Boots Up the module will be ON To toggle power to the WLAN module use the key combination Fn F11 The Keyboard 2 17 Using The Computer a Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB key board The system will detect and enable it automatically Howev er special functions hot keys unique to the sys tem s regular keyboard may not work Table 2 5 Function Keys Using The Computer a Special Characters Some software appli cations allow the number keys to be used with Alt to pro duce special charac ters These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Reg ular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that Num Lock is on Figure 2 6 Keyboard 2 18 The Keyboard Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the Fn and Num Lk key com bination You may check if Number Lock is enabled or not by looking at the LED status indicators see LED Indicators on page 2 5 To type a num ber from the numeric keypad make sure Num Lk is enabled then press the key on the numeric keypad To type a letter from the numeric keypad if Num Lk is enabled hold down the Fn key and press the appropriate lett
102. ysical Dimensions 313mm w 265mm d 26 5 29 5mm h Min Weight e 2 2 Kg without Battery Pack Optional e PC Camera factory option e Optional Smart Lithium Ion 8 cell Battery Pack e 802 11b Wireless LAN Module with USB Inter face e External FDD with USB Interface factory option e External CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Combo Drive with USB Interface e PenPower Utility for Handwriting Recognition e Car Adapter Appendix B Model B Specifications Processor Options Security e VIA Antaur 1 0 GHz e Security Kensington Type Lock Slot e BIOS Password Memory e Two 200 pin SODIMM Sockets Supporting 266 BIOS MHz DDR Modules e ACPI 4MB Flash ROM e Memory Expandable up to 1GB 256 512 MB DDR Modules LCD e 14 1 XGA 1024 768 Flat Panel TFT Core Logic e LCD Swivel Hinge feature allows conversion e CLE266CE between Notebook and Tablet Modes Structure e ACPI v1 0b Compliant Storage e Easy Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h 20GB HDD ATA 33 66 100 e External FDD with USB optional e External CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM Combo Drive optional e Built in 4 in 1 Card Reader for the following formats SD Secure Digital MMC Multi Media Card MS Memory Stick SM Smart Media Card PC Card One Type II PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket Audio e AC 97 2 1 Compliant e Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer e DirectSound 3D Accelerator e Full duplex e Built In Microphone e 2 Built In Speakers Keyboard e WinKey Keyb

User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents