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1. 1 4 Features amp Components Warnino BOXES ecesseciincedievivesavistvedvssrudsuunatdstenmntegees F4 OVW serncssrenidanen i in 2 1 Not TCI esson veces deecarce 1 5 Hard Disk DHVeeeuoncrecenena eRe rte 2 2 System SOW ALG soisissa 1 5 Optical CD DVD Device sssosoeeseesseesseessssssssssssss 2 3 System Sa ea 1 6 Loadine DISCS xasecanesceries aed ccnnswainemetentsaansaceentnaconsetuet 2 3 System Map Model A Front View Handling CDs or DVDS cece cccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 4 With LED Panel Open sesseassicceesaromexacesaseatinadenesiuwaunes 1 7 DYD Resiotial Codes sescenti 2 5 System Map Model B Front View 4 in 1 Card Reader cxcsestssiciuvavaeeiiavvaeesiatiatas tocando 2 6 With LED Panel Open ais sssaccsavsecsiacraccrestacsadtarcatinwoned tS PEC Car SOU sesidir 2 7 LED TGC AC OLS sited detains xtccasrivesunniseteraacaniciaebe Masuseansons 1 9 Inserting and Removing PC Cards cccceeee 2 7 Preface Auto Mail Checker wu cceeeccceeeesceeecseeeesseees 2 8 Application Ap Key ccccccccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 2 10 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse noiseen 2 11 Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons 2 11 Audio Feattres secarse nin nei 2 12 Adding a Pontet succonswasiucidenccncaeisnnnauscnadecanatiensbesecees 2 13 USB Pel enoaan sinen e 2 13 Parallel POTET siscsinvsvassinwvnnsinseagusieensvsununevietdevienevvens 2 13 Power Management eee E E EE TE A E 3 1 Advanced Configuration and Power Interfac
2. 1 16 System Map Left View Quick Start Guide System Map Bottom View Model A 2 Model B 2 Figure 1 9 Bottom View 1 Vent Fan Intake Outlet Battery Information 2 Video Card Cover Model A Always completely discharge then fully charge a 3 Battery new battery before using it Completely discharge 4 Optical Device Release Latches and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or 9 HDD RAM Bay Cover Model A after about 20 partial discharges See Battery Infor 6 Video Card HDD RAM Bay Cover Model B mation on page 3 9 for full instructions 7 Infrared amp Consumer Infrared Transceiver System Map Bottom View 1 17 Quick Start Guide Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel Most of the control panels utilities and programs within Windows XP and most other Windows versions are accessed from the Start menu When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and or the desktop You can customize the look of the Start menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu ri Activabe Winakren yy Progam Access and Delas Open Explore Search Le Windows Cat abog ib Windows Update uy Progen i Open All Users Explore All Users eh Taiba ond Start Meris J O oN wr Toei W sore Click here to toggle Categor
3. Item Specific Help Figure 5 5 Boot Menu BOGE priloricy order 2 IDE 1 PIONEER DVD RW DVR K15RA 3 TDE 2 APERUS BT EDGE 5E Excluded from boot order USB ADDE USB CDROM Keys used to view or configure devices Up and Down arrows select a device lt gt and lt gt moves the device up or down lt f gt and lt r gt specifies the device fixed or removable lt x gt exclude or include the device to boot lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device lt 1 4 gt Loads default boot sequence Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Hoci Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dowsXP from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order Boot devices usually are hard drives floppy drives and CD ROMs DVD ROMs and Networks LANs 5 12 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 home computers come with an operating system already installed on Drive C If you wish to boot from a CD ROM DVD ROM you will need to add it to the boo
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5. 90 Watts 100 240V 47 63Hz 6 0A 120 Watts 100 240V 47 63Hz 8 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 4 4AH 2Nd Optional Battery 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 3 8AH Environmental Temperature Relative Humidity Spec Operating 5 C 35 C Operating 20 80 Non Operating 20 C 60 C Non Operating 10 90 Physical Model A Computers Model B Computers Dimensions amp 360mm w 287mm d 26 39mm h Min 397mm w 293mm d 22 44 9mm h Weight 3 4 kg 3 With 8 Cell Battery amp Optical 3 8 kg With 8 Cell Battery amp Optical Device Device C 6 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Optional Optical Drive Module Options Bluetooth 1 2 Module with USB Interface DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module DVD Dual Drive Module USB Floppy Disk Drive 8 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 4 4AH 2nd Battery 6 Cell Smart Lithium lon Battery Pack 3 8AH 300K Pixel PC Video Camera Module with USB Interface Factory Option 2nd PATA Hard Disk Drive OR 1 3M Pixel PC Video Camera Module with Mini PCl Hybrid TV Tuner Card USB Interface Factory Option Mini PCl MCE TV Tuner Card Hardware Wireless Network Options Decoder Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG 802 11a b g Optional Sonic Home Theater Roxio 7 0 CD Burner Software Specifications C 7 Specifications
6. 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 Hibernate gy When your computer hibemates it stores whatever it has in Ry memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state Hibernate Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 2 090 MB Disk space required to hibernate 511 MB System Power Options 3 7 Power Management i System Resume The system can resume from Standby mode by e Pressing button the power e Pressing the Sleep Resume key combina tion e An incoming call received on the modem if enabled e Network card Wake On LAN activity if enabled Figure 3 2 Enable Hibernation Power Management Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi bernate mode Figure 3 3 In Standby mode the LED will blink green In Hibernate mode the LED will be off If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual
7. Security Menu These settings do not You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect ac an a Oy cess to the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a network passwords p i y P y y which will be set in Password on Boot see over your software OS 5 10 Security Menu BIOS Utilities Password on boot Security Menu N 4 Specify whether or not a password supervisor or user password should be ANS entered to boot the computer If Enabled is selected only users who enter a Password Warning correct password can boot the system See the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled i you sel amp Do0 paee word Password on boot o o is Enabled NEVER Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password forget your password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry e e and Enter again to confirm the password clearance a I EE a you cannot remember Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on program see Viruses on page 8 4 your hard disk If you choose Write Protect this will protect against viruses being written to the hard disk boot sector this is not a substitute for installing an anti virus Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
8. io 1024x768 Hotkey None I 3 Max Supported Refresh Rate 60 Hz Scheme Monitor 5 Panel 10244768 E 1024768 or a TY Attributes Fig ATE B 7 E Contrast i TV Pro perties 10244768 Color Saturation Min Max Att r i b u tes NTSC M DE Preserve wide aspect ratio on attached displays Enabling TV Display B 11 ATI Video Driver Controls The TV Properties tabs allow you to adjust the TV settings and TV Format etc TV Properties Attributes Adjustments Advanced Format T Properties Attributes Adjustments Advanced Format F 4 ure B 8S Screen Position TV Pro perties z T Format Selector Select by Country Region Adjustments amp C Select by Format Country Region Format E United States of America United States of America Q Overscan United States Virgin Islands Uruguay Venezuela Screen Size Sa a aac a a ee ea B 12 Enabling TV Display Specifications Appendix C Specifications ea Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly pro cessor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details Specifications C 1 Specifications Feature Specification Proces
9. see System Power Op tions on page 3 6 Power Options Properties P Ee Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Portable Laptop ome Office Desk Portable Lapto Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Batter When computer is Turn off monitor After 15 mins Tum off hard disks After 30 mins System standby After 20 mins System hibernates After 3 hours v w batteries After 5 mins After 5 mins After 5 mins Alter 2 hours Power Management Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall perfor mance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power powered Windows will use Porta ble Laptop as the default scheme Windows will use Portable Laptop as the default scheme SS a a ree ee ee eee Power Schemes 3 5 Power Management System Power Options You can us
10. Card Reader Port The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card SMMC ZZ into the slot and it will appear as a removable device CATV In Jack Use this jack to connect a CATV cable if you have included the optional Mini PCI TV CATV Tuner in your purchase DVI Out Port The DVI Out Digital Visual Interface Port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to allow dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD If you are using an older type of monitor you will need to use a converter to convert the signal from DVI to VGA DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s O volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks Es E Line In Jack The Line In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer s speakers Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer A Mini IEEE 1394 Port This port allows a high speed connection to various peripheral devices e g external disk IEEE drives and digital cameras see note below 1394 le Mini IEEE 1394a Port The Mini IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394a devices RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in m
11. DVD Device 2 3 Features amp Components p Handling CDs or DVDs AAS Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged CD Emergency Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs Eject DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually Note the following 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 eae pas e Usea clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints straightened paper clip e Do not write on the surface with a pen into the emergency e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc eject hole However e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas seas A NOT E a e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD sharpened pencil or similar object that may Do not bend the CD or DVD break and become e Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock lodged in the hole Disk Eject Warning Don t try to remove a CD DVD while the sys tem is accessing it This may cause the system to crash 2 4 Optical CD DVD Device Features amp Components DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see Changing DVD Regional Codes on page l 16 DVD Regional Coding Table 2 1 Geographical Location DVD Regional Coding USA Canada Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt South East Asia Tai
12. Desktop Mode Extended Desktop mode treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a dif ferent program visible in the other display B 6 Display Modes ATI Video Driver Controls Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on A the other display s This mode will drive multiple displays with the same con Display Data tent Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presenta Channel tion Each display device can be configured independently as this allows you Information to set the options for overhead projectors etc which require specific resolu Click the Use DDC In tions and refresh rates Click on the bar of the device in question to bring formation button to up the configuration options disable enable DDC DDC is a data channel used by newer moni Multiple Monitors and ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 Properties X Color an OpenGL Direct3D Z Options Overlay General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management ZL Displays tors to provide informa tion e g maximum resolution and refresh rates to the video adapter Attributes Adjustments Advanced Troubleshoot DDC Information DDC Supp
13. OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture 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 You will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the BisonCap program When you run the program the next time the file will au tomatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted 7 12 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the BisonCap program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Goto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Properties Property Page Video Proc Amp Camera Control AGE gain Figure 7 6 A ca r Video Capture Filter M Auto White Balance Environment Rotation Horizontal Vertical PC Camera Module 7 13 Modules amp Options TV Tuner Module Options You may have one of two possible optional Mini PCI T
14. On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshoot ing keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knocking the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the computer hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead com partment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC DC 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 Developi
15. One DVI Out Port One Microphone In Jack One Line In Jack One Headphone Out Jack One S PDIF Output Jack One Serial Port One S Video Out Jack 300K Pixel PC Video Camera Module with USB Interface Factory Option OR 1 3M Pixel PC Video Camera Module with USB Interface Factory Option Bluetooth 1 2 Module with USB Interface Optional Wireless Network Options Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG 802 11a b g Optional One Ru 11 Jack for Plug amp Play Fax Modem AZALIA 56K Plug amp Play Fax Modem V 90 92 Compliant One RJ 45 Jack Local Area Network 10MB 100MB 1Gbit PCI Express Fast Ethernet On Board One Infrared Transceiver IrDA 1 1 Compliant IrDA 1 1 FIR SIR ASKIR Infrared Transfer 1cm 30 cm Operating Distance 115 2K bps SIR 4M bps FIR One CATV In Jack Functions with Optional TV Tuner Module One Consumer Infrared CIR Transceiver for TV Remote Functions with Optional TV Tuner Module Built In 4 in 1 Card Reader MS MS PRO SD MMC Specifications C 5 Specifications Keyboard amp Winkey Keyboard Built In TouchPad with Scrolling Function Pointing Device PCMCIA One Type ll PCMCIA CardBus PC Card Slot One Type ll PCMCIA CardBus PC Card Slot Il PCMCIA CardBus PC Card Slot Supports ACPI 2 0 Supports Hibernate Mode Management Supports Standby Power Supply Model A Computers Power Supply Model B Computers Full Range AC DC Adapter 20V Full Range AC DC Adapter 20V 4 5A
16. Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved BIOS Revision 1 00 D05 KBC EC Firmware Revision 1 00 D3 VGA BIOS Revision BR11800 256MB CPU Intel R Pentium R M processor 2 00GHz 511M System RAM Passed 2048K Cache SRAM Passed System BIOS shadowed Video BIOS shadowed Fixed Disk 0 TOSHIBA MK2023GAS ATAPI CD ROM PIONEER DVD RW DVR K15RA Mouse intialized Figure 5 1 POST Screen Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt e Press lt F1 gt to resume e lt F2 gt to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the cor rect configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the syst
17. also play audio CDs Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The Disc Indicator will flash while data is being accessed The LED will display the number of tracks Press the play pause button to start the CD DVD Control the CD DVD tracking and volume from the control panel Use the stop button to stop the disc or press it twice to eject the disk 10 Press the power button again to turn the player off Quick Start Guide g m TV Tuner Option If you have included the optional TV Tuner in your purchase configuration you can use the supplied re mote control unit to control the Audio DJ AG 2G Disk Eject Warning Don t try to eject a CD DVD while the system is ac cessing it This may cause the system to crash Stop the disk first then eject it or press the stop but ton twice Audio DJ CD Player 1 13 Quick Start Guide System Map Rear View Figure 1 6 Rear View Vent Fan Intake Outlet S PDIF Out Jack Overheating mA T t your computer from overheating make o prevent you o e sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intake Outlet CATV Jack Enabled With TV Tuner Only SUMS Ue Chel DUIS Ose RJ 11 Phone Jack RJ 45 LAN Jack S Video Out Jack DC In Jack Serial Port a ee ee ee ee O 1 14 System Map Rear View Quick Start Guide g System Map Right View Right View Model B 2 Figure 1 7 Right View M
18. amp Audio Devices icon Sounds Speech and Audio Devices in Category View Click Advanced in the Device volume tab Click Options scroll down and click Properties Select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer device menu Click Mic Volume check box if it is not checked then click OK Make sure the Select check box in the Recording Control panel under the Mic Volume section is checked boost the volume as high as it will go Click OK and close the windows Run the BisonCap application program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt BisonCam menu 9 Goto the Devices menu heading and select Realtek HD Audio input it should have a tick alongside it 10 Go to the Capture menu heading and select Capture Audio it should have a tick alongside it oO ee ee co N 7 10 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Master Volume Figure 7 b Volume Sounds Audo Voice Hardware PC Camera Beatel HD Audio output lt p AER MALES Wave SW Synth CD Volume Audio Setup mii a i Balance Balance Balance Windows XP Pe ee Ce See 8 Volume Volume Volume Volume Rape Place volume icon in the taskbar Speaker settings Use the settings below to change individual speaker volume and other settings Speaker Volume Properties Mixer device Realtek HD Audio input Options Help Adjust volume for ca CD Volume M
19. be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure its plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 lf an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad 8 8 Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution No image appears on the You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control external monitor have Panel See ATI Video Driver Controls on page B 1 for instructions on installing and plugged in and powered configuring the video driver on You forget the boot Ifyou forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact password your service representative for help Sane ZO 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 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 Audio very low
20. 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 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 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC 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 I 9 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page 3 9 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack 3 10 Battery Information Power Management 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 ae ITR Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any phys
21. of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter 8 A troubleshooting guide e Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices e Appendix B Information on the ATI Video driver controls e Appendix C The computer s specification Se a lt Overview 1 1 Quick Start Guide Model Differences This notebook series includes two different model types The models differ slightly in design style including the LCD type and AC DC adapter See Figure I I below and Table I 1 on page I 3 for an outline of the model differences Model B includes two different design types V Kote 1 im a lt lt lt E j ra Model B Design Design Il Figure 1 1 Model Differences 1 2 Overview Quick Start Guide ao Processor Options See a C 2 Pentium M amp Celeron M Processor Options Pentium M Processor Options Only Design Types Types 1 Design Type 2 Design Types 17 0 WXGA 1440 900 Flat Panel TFT OR 17 0 WSXGA 1680 1050 Flat Panel TFT OR 17 0 WUXGA 1900 1200 Glare Type Flat Panel TFT 15 4 WXGA 1440 900 Flat Panel TFT OR LCD Type 15 4 WSXGA 1680 1050 Flat Panel TFT OR 15 4 WUXGA 1920 1200 Flat Panel TFT ATI X700 M26 PCI Express Video Card 128 MB DDR Video RAM On Board OR ATI X800 XT M28 PRO PCI Express Video Card Full Range AC DC Adapter 20V 4 5A Full Range AC DC Ad
22. on that subject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Program 5 5 BIOS Utilities Main Menu Figure 5 2 Main Menu WXohig halor lol Item Specific Help Dole os System Date M 21 2005 IDE Channel 0 Master 20004MB lt Tab gt lt Shife Tabs Or PIDE Channel 0 Slave CD ROM lt Enter gt selects field SATA Port 1 None System Memory 640 MB Extended Memory 522240 KB VGA BIOS Revision 256 NBERE RIKREOOCHOS E7 OSA 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 E E 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0 Master Slave Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of either a CD Device or HDD that on the computer s IDE Channel 0 Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you SATA Port 1 Main Menu Pressing Enter here opens the sub menu to show the configuration of any hard disks on the computer s SATA Port 1 Use the Auto Type setting to have the item configured automatically for you System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user config urable The system w
23. s Make sure you install the PCM CIA Card Reader Card driver see PCMCIA Card Reader on page 4 10 e MMC MultiMedia Card e SD Secure Digital e MS Memory Stick e MS Pro Memory Stick Pro Model A Right Model B Right wre n i eee eeeeeeeee vw e eeeeeeeen ha ree eee eee eee 2 6 4 in 1 Card Reader Features amp Components PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3 3V SV slot for one type II PC MCIA CardBus PC Card Slot Make sure you install the PCMCIA Card Read Lo PC Card Slot Cover er Card driver see PCMCIA Card Reader on page 4 10 Make sure you keep the cover in the PC Inserting and Removing PC Cards Card slot when not is use This will help pre e Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place vent foreign objects e To remove a PC Card simply press the eject button next to the slot and or dust getting in to the PC Card Slot Model A Right Figure 2 5 PC Card Slot Model B Right PC Card Slot 2 7 Features amp Components Auto Mail Checker After you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail Checker program see AutoMail on page 4 11 you may then configure it to give you notification when you receive new mail You must be online to receive this notification note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol and your default mail program does not need t
24. 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 a a E E 3 12 Battery Information Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes advantage of some newer hardware compo nents for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utili ties Thus some of the system components won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities The following operating sys tems are supported e Windows XP Professional and Home Editions e Windows XP Media Center Edition What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces sary for the proper operation of the computer The Wireless LAN optional Bluetooth optional PC Camera and optional TV Tuner module drivers are on separate CD ROMs supplied Table 4 1 on page 4 6 lists what you need to install manually according to your choice of the operating system and it is very important that the drivers are in stalled in the order in
25. the lock clicks firmly back in place Note that the proce dure pictured is for Model B comput ers however the procedure for Mod el A is identical Figure 6 9 2nd HDD Insertion Inserting the 2nd Hard Disk 6 11 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a faster new one you will need to contact your customer service representa The CPU is not a user tive We recommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incor serviceable part rectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Opening this compart ment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty DY ae ZL Warranty Unauthorized tamper ing with the HDD may also violate your war ranty a gs NS rm E E 6 12 Upgrading the Processor Modules amp Options Chapter 7 Modules amp Options vy N l Wireless Device Ove rview Operation Aboard This chapter contains the information on the WLAN Bluetooth PC Camera Aircraft and TV Tuner modules which may come with your computer depending on The use of any porta the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service rep ble electronic trans resentative mission devices l aboard aircraft is usu l l ally prohibited Make The chapter includes information on the following sure the module s are OFF if you are using e Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN
26. the other display is on the right eed Display Properties Help Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Click either the Display pop Further help eaa Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors up menu or click the icon for able through the task the appropriate display bar menus see Figure B 1 on page B 2 A Then click the tick box to ex tend the primary display s desktop to it Display 2 Multiple Monitors on AT Lao BILITY RADON 700 w Multiple Monitors on ATI MOBILIT EON est F 2 Mile Mentor Jon Atl MOPLATY RADEON 700 Figure B 5 Highest 32 bit v ae Extended Desktop Ia a ne Monitor Use tf evige as he primane morte Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Arrangement B 11 When Extended Desktop Mode is enabled drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the monitors and a different program visible in the other monitor 1024 by ZoerPinels ES pS Fa Display Modes B 9 ATI Video Driver Controls Figure B 6 Displays Tab Extended Desktop Mode B 10 Display Modes 12 13 14 One display will be set to Primary The displays may be switched as long as one as Set to Primary Multiple Monitors and ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 Properties PX Gil Color OpenGL Direct3D Options In this picture the notebook LCD General
27. 3 5 20 Sree ne eee en eee C 4 A Siro ceetieeetnereeevedskacieactcues acne dence eanetenasdaneeatcestas C 4 Interface amp COMMUNICATION cceeeeceeeeetteeeteteees C 5 CaN Boae car C 5 Keyboard amp Pointing Device 0 ceeccccccceeeeeeeees C 6 PEM GIA ee A A C 6 Power Management axcoiccsssncensarasasns danni aaen C 6 Preface TOWED ee E E AE E E E EE E C 6 E vironmental Spet seese paine iarasi C 6 Physical Dimensions amp Weight cccccceecceeeeeees C 6 OO a E C 7 XVII XVIII Quick Start Guide g Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started The remainder of the manual covers the following e Chapter2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk optical device 4 in 1 card reader PC Card Auto Mail Checker Touch Pad amp Mouse Audio Features amp Printer e Chapter 3 The computer s power saving options e Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer e Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera and TV Tuner modules some
28. Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management panel is the primary display and the desktop may be extended to any at tached displays ao lt a Hotkey None Monitor 1024x768 ry 1024x768 60Hz 60Hz Preserve wide aspect ratio on attached displays To switch from Extended Desktop mode back to Clone mode first uncheck the tick box to disable the Extended Desktop via the settings tab in the Display Properties control panel Figure B 5 and click Apply Repeat the procedure in Attaching Other Displays on page B 5 make sure you have selected the appropriate display to get all the ATI Mobility Radeon Properties options tabs to return to Clone mode click mee ATI Video Driver Controls Enabling TV Display To display desktop images on a TV connect the TV to your computer by using an S Video cable from the TV to the S Video Out jack at the rear of the com puter see System Map Rear View on page 1 14 Further help is available to help you troubleshoot your TV connection through the menus accessed from the taskbar see page Figure B I on page B 2 Multiple Monitors and ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 Properties X I yy Properties Gil Color OpenGL Z Direct3D Z Options Z Overa a roubles Color M TE Displays Attributes Adjustments Advanced Format General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management TY S ideo f er aor Max Supported Resolution
29. Features on page 2 12 to adjust The compact disc cannot The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit be read Problems and Solutions 8 9 Troubleshooting The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The Audio DJ CD Player will not turn on nothing appears on the LCD of the player Unwelcome numbers appear when typing The system freezes or the screen goes dark The system never goes into a power saving mode The Wireless LAN Bluetooth PC Camera modules cannot be detected Possible Cause Solution The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 3 The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 The computer is turned ON see System Map Front View Audio DJ on page 1 12 Check your computer is not turned on or running in a power saving mode and if it is then shut it down and press the ON OFF switch on the Audio DJ Player If the LED amp is lit then Num Lock is turned ON see LED Indicators on page 1 9 The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power O
30. Module the computer aboard e Bluetooth Module NGI e PC Camera Module e TV Tuner Module Options Overview 7 1 Modules amp Options Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module If you have included an Intel PRO Wireless 2915A BG 802 11a b g Mini PCI WLAN module in your purchase option you will have the appropriate software CD provided for your module Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable Before installing the Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG Mini PCI WLAN driv i issi l l EG R plan er make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on the 4 LED will be green usually prohibited Make Use the Fn F11 key combination see Function Keys on page I 11 to a is inoa E toggle power to the Wireless LAN module make sure you install the driv if you are using the Se i computer aboard aircraft ers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 en atin oe at To get help on the network settings you can view the User Guide from the In power to the optional tel PRO CD ROM WLAN module and check the indicator to see Intel R PROSet Wireless Installer Intel PROSet Wireless if the module s is pow ered on or not see gt Install Software gt View User Guide View Release Notes Figure 7 1 Installation Screen 7 2 Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCl WLAN Module Modules amp Options Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered
31. Optional Built In PC Camera LCD Ap Key Buttons Power Button Keyboard TouchPad and Buttons Audio DJ Controls Built In Microphone Audio DJ LED Display Panel Including LED Indicators Ca Se eS Si Table 1 4 on page 1 11 Table 1 2 on page 1 9 System Map Model A Front View with LCD Panel Open 1 7 Quick Start Guide System Map Model B Front View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 3 Front View LCD Panel Open Optional Built In PC Camera LCD Ap Key Buttons Power Button Keyboard TouchPad and Buttons Audio DJ Controls Built In Microphone Audio DJ LED Display Panel Including LED Indicators a ee YS Table 1 4 on page 1 11 Table 1 2 on page 1 9 1 8 System Map Model B Front View with LCD Panel Open Quick Start Guide ea NAIcators e eee The LED indicators on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer P 1 Blinking The Battery has Reached Critically CT Orange Low Power Status Table 1 2 LED Indicators The Battery is Fully Charged CT Colors Displayed as Above 3 Poe The Computer is On Pining The Computer is In Standby Mode Green pala The AC DC Adapter is Plugged In ia Amber Green Number Lock is Activated to activate press Fn amp a a Caps Lock is Activated Green Scroll Lock is Activated to activate press Fn amp S LED Indicators 1 9 Quick Start Guide Ap Key Buttons amp Keyboar
32. V Tuner modules sup plied with your computer depending on your purchase configuration The op tional TV Tuner allows you to watch TV play music CDs video conference and capture still images and video on your PC The LifeView FlyDVB T Hybrid for both analog and digital inputs Mini PCI TV Tuner Module comes with a remote control unit and CDs contain ing the AverTV Utility software amp InterVideo WinDVD 4 software The YUAN PVR MPC622 MCE TV Tuner module comes with a remote control unit and a CD containing driver software for Windows XP Media Cen ter Edition The CATV In jack will only be enabled when the TV Tuner module is in stalled Make sure you install any software before connecting the coaxial cable to the TV antenna input 7 14 TV Tuner Module Options Modules amp Options LifeView FlyDVB T Hybrid Mini PCI TV Tuner Module If your purchase includes the LifeView FlyDVB T Hybrid Mini PCI TV r Tuner Module then install the driver and application as per the instructions User Manual below Insert the TV Tuner Installing the LifeView FlyDVB T Driver A o 1 Insert the driver CD ROM into the CD DVD drive button and follow the 2 Double click LifeView DTV and Driver instructions to install 3 Choose the language you prefer and click OK the program if you 4 Click Next gt Next Nae Or alle aGy Cone 5 Click Finish to restart the computer l e AEE aac i See 6 Run the program from the Start gt Programs All Progra
33. a Configuration a Menus 2 12 Audio Features Features amp Components Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer manual for specific instructions and configuration options USB Printer Most current printers have a USB interface connection You may use any one of the ports to connect the printer Install Instructions 1 Setup the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink cartridge etc Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions oe ey Parallel Printer This is still a very common type of printer and requires the purchase of a par allel to USB converter in order to use it The install instructions are in the side bar Adding a Printer 2 13 Parallel Printer After setting up the printer attach the paral lel cable to the printer Connect the printers parallel cable to the Parallel to USB con verter and then plug the converter into the USB port Turn ON the printer then turn ON the com puter Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instr
34. a disk or at least instructions on how to make one Sa aE ee a ee 8 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the com puter 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 documentation 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 8 5 Troubleshooting e Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change y
35. ables to connect 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 your au thority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment 1 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 2 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 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 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 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit Model A by a DC Output 20V 4 5A mini mum AC DC Adapter and Model B by a DC Output 20V 6 0A minimum AC DC Adapter see pages 7 3 amp C 6 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 T
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37. amage the computer and its components 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter see sidebar if you are using the optional Port Replicator 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I com pletely discharge the battery on page 3 12 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the battery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 9 E ae a aa a a i ee 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press pa the power button on the front panel Note that you should When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Standby Hiber always shut your com nate Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds m o ee pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com Computer command puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure from the Start
38. apter 20V 6 0A AC DC Adapter 90 Watts 100 240V 47 63Hz 120 Watts 100 240V 47 63Hz Table 1 1 Model Differences ATI X700 M26 PCI Express Video Card Video Card 128 256 MB DDR Video RAM On Board Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4 1 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 in the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then the information contained in the this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A 1 a Notes Check the light colored boxes with the mark above to find detailed information about the computer s featur
39. ate G Browse to one of the following Browse to one of the following D Drivers 04Lan Marvell Setup Yukon D Drivers 05Ap key Setup exe Win exe D Drivers 05A p key A Ksetup exe D Drivers 04Lan Realtek Setup exe and click OK and click OK 2 Click Next 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart your computer 3 Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next gt Next gt Install 4 Click Finish 5 The network settings can now be config ured SS re ee ee a Ye cg cc eee Driver Installation 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities TouchPad l oS Double click Touchpad from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 06Touchpad SETUP EXE and click OK Click Next gt Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time Click Finish to restart your computer You may then configure your TouchPad as outlined in TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on page 2 Il PCMCIA Card Reader l Double click PCMCIA from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 07PCMCIA setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Finish Saar er E E 4 10 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities AutoMail Bluetooth 1 Double click AutoMail from the Notebook See the installation procedure in Bluetooth Mod Driver Installati
40. ble battery The battery is recyclable At the end of its useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used battery according to the manufacturer s instructions VII Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may 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 servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer YE AS Removal Warning When removing any cover s an
41. ck Control Panel Double click Display icon In the Appearances and Themes category Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen area resolution Figure 1 11 on page 1 20 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Color quality Figure 1 11 on page 1 20 You can also access Display Properties by right clicking the desktop and scrolling down and clicking Properties Click Settings tab and adjust as above 7 Open the Display Properties control panel and click Advanced button Figure 1 11 on page 1 20 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs 8 Clicking through the ATI tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you require te ey Video Features 1 19 Quick Start Guide Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Multiple Monitors on ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 Screen resolution Color quality Les More Highest 32 bit A j eritcar TIRGI 1024 by 768 pixels Multiple Monitors and ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 Properties i my Windows desktop onto thi mont diate Color Z OpenGL Zi Direct3D KD Options Z Overlay General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management Displays Multiple Monitors and ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 Prop
42. components e g hard disk mon itor the LED will remain green f wy Power Options Properties Power Options Properties 7K Powes Scheme Alama Powe Mete Advanced HMbemate Powe Schemes Alam Power Meter Advanced HMibemate Powe Schemes Alam Power Meter Advanced Mbemste Figure 3 3 4 7 Select thet poret sareenp seling pou mart lo uon Select he power saving semg you san bo use ray Srolect the power sawing olr you wart lo use Power Options C Anayg thaw mon On the Latha 1 Aag shoes eon on Pe tant ba Cj Alveuyg thow oin on the tack ba Ad Va n ced Power TD Promet tor patswond when computer resumes hom ttamadiy SS Pongi tee guacowced wen Comgeder sesura from ctaraiby 2 Promot for pannword shen computer resumes hom standby Puree taon Pore oean Poser tadior When close the bd of my patabie computer When chose the ki of my porlabde comgeder When close the bd of my portable computer Stand by Stand by v Stand by v Wgn giess the pomer bedion on my Congaaer f ea Whon press the powe bufon on my Coma ser Shad i a Dad kwm Shed downs When grees the deep button on my Comeaser When press the sleep button on my computer Mand ty Stand by v Do nethesg l Lack me what to do i Stard by i H sernate OK L Cancel Eidam au Power Button Lid Sleep Resume Sleep Button Sleep Button You may also configure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn F4 from the menu illustrated in Figure 3 3 In Windows this is referr
43. connected from any external order to prevent acci power supplies 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter dentally turning the machine on Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the com puter Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects NSI JR Battery Disposal amp Caution The product that you have purchased contains a rechargea
44. cy USB Support Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus Legacy USB support allows USB devices usually those which don t re quire drivers to be used in operating systems other than Windows e g DOS Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the display on the boot time Diagnostic Screen Note that enabling this option will bypass the POST as illustrated in Figure 5 I on page 5 2 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 Power on Boot Beep Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Enable Disable the audible warning for power and battery low alarm here Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility e Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Supervisor Password Password on boot controls access to the setup utility bixeq dick boot sector Normal Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your ma Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults EKLE Select Menu Select Sub Menu Save and Exit chine as it boots up af ter you turn it on Set Supervisor Password
45. d These buttons give instant access to the default Inter net browser and e mail program and to a user defined application with one quick button press To use the user defined application Ap Key Button you must install the driver see AP Key Buttons on page 4 9 See Application Ap Key on page 2 10 for con figuration instructions Table 1 3 Ap Key Buttons Activate the user specified application e g Microsoft Word or Excel Activate the Default Internet Program Oo Activate the Default E Mail Browser 1 10 Ap Key Buttons amp Keyboard The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and features Function Keys to allow you to change operational features instantly see Figure I 4 Model A s keyboard is pictured below Model B includes a numeric keypad on the right 1 z a 4 5 Tab D iW E A T Y 4 N oOo Model A Keyboard umeric Cape Lock A 5 D F G Capua 4 K ypad Figure 1 4 Keyboard 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 Ap keys unique to the sys tem s regular keyboard may not work Quick Start Guide g Function Keys To use the function keys press and hold the Fn key then press the appropriate function key F3 F12 etc E for nien Table 1 4 Function Keys a Specia
46. d screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on 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 DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC 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 notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software Make sure your papers are handy Oh SN ND N 4 A S Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents Fan Intakes to be blocked To pre vent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intakes while the computer is in use Preface
47. dicated Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wire less LAN Bluetooth PC Camera and TV Tuner modules are provided in Modules amp Options on page 7 I Make sure that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities E Adivete Windores E Ta Sa Prap am doeng aral Dal auis Navigate Browse to D Type the name of a program folder document or Internet resource and Windows will open it For you Open D udio Setup exe You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to Navigate Browse to D We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities from the built in CD device and it is assigned to Drive D In addition all file extensions can be seen Windows AP Professional In this case D is the drive specified for your CD de vice Not all computers are setup the same way and some computers have the CD listed under a different 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 Look in C9 Audio gt My Recent Documents 2 7 Desktop EG B My Documents My Recent i My C
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49. e the system power options to 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 Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel Figure 3 2 on page 3 7 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 3 6 System Power Options 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
50. ed to as the Sleep button 3 8 Configuring the Power Button Power Management Battery Information yy 1 A Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Low Battery New Battery Warning Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery When the battery is FAQ on page 3 12 for instructions on how to do this critically low immedi ately connect the AC Battery Life DC adapter to the Your computer s battery life is dependent upon many factors including the e E a programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options Pore T you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter lost when the power is from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help pro depleted long the battery life if configured appropriately Power Opiions Properties FIR Power Opilens Prop JER a Powa Heter Advanced ee dudeanead Hibernate me J TO Talal batay preset nH m gary Tii b aee Bw Figure 3 4 Benosa atanana Power Options K Alarm amp Power m PTR Meter C oo tone or ca Battery Information 3 9 Power Management i 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 DC adapt er Close modem or commu nication applications when they are
51. ee ieee ii 0D F0 1 17 82 2 24 Device search stopped Refresh Home Print Options BlueSoleil User Guides This chapter describes BlueSoleil User Iterface and how to do various configurations and operations It includes e BlueSoleil Environment e Blu Con i ana e Configurations e Sivetooth Security For details on how to use Bluetooth profiles in BlueSoleil please refer to Getting Started with BlueSoleil See Also Starte PAN IP 192 168 50 1 Send To Bluetooth Right Click to select any file and scroll down to Send To Bluetooth Device New Print Open With gt I Compressed zipped Folder Cut E Desktop create shortcut Copy J Mail Recipient Create Shortcut B My Documents Rename m r 2 DVD RW Drive E Properties Modules amp Options ie User Guide View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Corporation BlueSo leil Main Window control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Con tents tab and click to select the appropriate User Guide from the panel on the right Figure 7 3 Bluetooth Control Panel amp User Guides Bluetooth Module 7 5 Modules amp Options Bluetooth Audio Setup If you wish to use Bluetooth audio devices it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows see Figure 7 4 on page 7 7 1 Goto the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Pan
52. eeececeeeesceeeesseees 7 4 Bluetooth Driver Installation c eee 7 4 Interface Ports amp J acks Bluetooth Audio SEMP essa T 0 Overview ai cet acess aan toate totais scisgeisdotienddecossnceuceedio A 1 PC Camera Module c cccccecesceccceccecececcscceeces 7 8 Notebook Ports and Jacks coccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccece A 2 Sertek PC Camera Driver Installation WinXP 7 9 Built In Microphone seeen A 2 PC Camera Audio SOUP acsvinuissssscvevdornnesimantonnvers 7 10 Card Reader Port ceeccccesscccesscceceesceccesscecesscecens A 2 PISO CA EE E NE P E EEE 7 12 CATV n Jack ae cee A 2 Eliminating Screen Flicker ccceeeeeeeeeees 7 13 DVT Out Port c cccccccccccceccccccccccccccccccsceeeseccececeeeaeaaes A 2 TV Tuner Module Options cccccccccssecessseeeeeees 7 14 DC In Jack cecccccc ccc ccccccccccccccccccccccccsseceeccccceccscssaaeeeees A 2 LifeView FlyDVB T Hybrid Mini PCI Headphone Out Jack cccecccccccsseesscesseesseessecsseeees Az A Tiner MOUIE seeniori EE 7 15 Line In Jack socctecececesiescsezs tecasisdeeraSeansedetorcasciconeeced A 3 Installing the LifeView FlyDVB T Driver 7 15 Microphone In Jack oeer A 3 Installing the InterVideo WinDVD 4 Software 7 15 Mini IEEE 1394 Port wo ccicccieccccecccceecessseeeeeens A 3 YUAN PVR Mini PCI MPC622 MCE RJ 11 PRONE Jack sosedsccctsssinenseoaivsvinsakssesneacixeososaesaetons A 3 TV Tuner Mod le scssseeniemei eera 1 16 RJ 45 LAN J
53. el and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Sounds Speech and Audio Devices in Category View Click Advanced in the Device volume tab Click Options scroll down and click Properties Select Bluetooth AV HS Audio from the Mixer device menu Click OK and close the windows Oe IY To Reset the Audio for Realtek Audio Recording 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 Sounds Speech and Audio Devices in Category View Click Advanced in the Device volume tab Click Options scroll down and click Properties select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer device menu Click Recording radio button and the volume controls tickboxes should appear Click OK and close the windows Oe 7 6 Bluetooth Module Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Ee Volume Sounds Audio Realtek HD Audio output Device volume Place volume icon in the taskbar Speaker settings Use the settings below to change individual speaker volume and other settings Speaker Volume Properties Mises device Biuetooth AVS Audo Ackusl vobane lor Bhybeck ORecordnd Show Iha kolov vobueee condoni Microphone mn Master Volume Options Wave Properties SW Synth CD Yolume Balance gt J Volume Volume Balance Ba
54. em how to configure itself and man age basic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen in Figure 5 I is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usu ally because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combina tion and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will ap pear 5 4 The Setup Program BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup va Setup Menus Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five 5 menu headings When The Setup menus you Select a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed E shown in this section on each screen to make changes to Setup are for reference only Your computer s men Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of us will indicate the con the screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help T a screen then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page tions The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu
55. embly out of the computer 9 Remove the 4 screws 9 to release the hard disk from the assembly cover 10 Reverse the process to install any new hard disk Figure 6 4 HDD amp Case Assembly Removal Model B Computers Only 6 6 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 5 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 3 Eject the optical device by carefully sliding the latch in the direction of the arrow 4 Reverse the process to install the new device Figure 6 5 Removing the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 7 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRII DDR2 type memory modules see Memory on page C 2 for details of supported module types The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Locate the bay cover and remove screws Model A OR screws Model B Figure 6 6 Bay Screws amp Covers i J R Im iti it k H A jel pe a a zj _ A m zj T of r i P jl PE i ro mr 6 8 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 3 Gentl
56. erties ag General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot I Color Management Displays PK GB Color GD OpenGL Z Ditect3D Z Options E overs Display If your screen resolution makes screen items too small to view comfortably you can increase the DPI to compensate To change font sizes only click Cancel and go to the Appearance tab DPI setting Normal size 96 DFI v Normal size 96 dpi Compatibility Some programs might not operate properly unless you restart the 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 O Ask me before applying the new display settings Some games and other programs must be run in 256 color mode Learn more about running programs in 256 color mode Scheme 1024x768 60 Hz Preserve wide aspect ratio on attached displays ATI Mobility Radeon Properties Figure 1 11 Display Properties Desktop The pictures used in Figure 1 17 are taken from the ATI Mobility Radeon X700 properties tabs If your purchase option includes the ATI Mobility Radeon X800 XT video card then the properties tabs may appear slightly different 1 20 Video Features Quick Start Guide g Display Devices amp Options Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external VGA monitor CRT external Flat Panel Display
57. es Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the X symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface 1 4 Overview Quick Start Guide g Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows XP and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database pro grams have their own manuals so 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 different system you will find this manual refers to the Microsoft Win dows XP Home amp Professional Editions Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system m Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the drivers listed in Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and util ities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you refer to D
58. face PCI Express 16 PCI Express 16 Fully Supports DirectX 9 Fully Supports DirectX 9 OR ATI Mobility Radeon X800 XT M28 PRO PCI Express Video Card 256MB DDR III DDR3 Video RAM On Board 256 bit Video Memory Interface PCI Express 16 Fully Supports DirectX 9 HDTV Output Support Specifications C 3 Specifications Feature Specification Storage One Changeable 12 7mm h Optical Device CD DVD Type Drive see Optional on page C 7 for drive options in Removable Bay One Removable Bay for 2 Battery or 2 PATA Hard Disk Drive or Optical Disk Drive Easy Changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h Hard Disk Drive Supporting ATA 100 66 33 or SATA 150 The System Supports both PATA Parallel and SATA Serial Interfaces 7 1 Channel High Definition Audio Chipset AZALIA with UAA Universal Audio Architecture EAX 1 0 amp 2 0 Compatible Direct Sound 3D Compatible A3D Compatible 16 20 24 bit S PDIF Out Supporting 44 1KHz 48KHz 96KHz Sample Rate 2 Built In Hi Fi Speakers Built In Standalone Audio DJ CD Player Supports MP3 Formats RSC SRS WOW Surround Sound SRS TruSurround TruBass Focus Enhancement Supplied as a standard feature for Model B computers and as a factory option for Model A computers SS Sa a ee ee C 4 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Interface amp Communication Card Reader Four USB 2 0 Ports One Mini IEEE 1394 Port
59. h comes with the device A 4 Interface Ports amp Jacks ATI Video Driver Controls Appendix B ATI Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page l 19 ATI Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 1 Double click VIDEO from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to one of the following D Drivers 01Vga ATIM26 Setup exe D Drivers 01Vga ATIM28 Setup exe and click OK 2 To continue click Next gt Yes gt Express click Continue Anyway B Yes if asked if you want to continue at any time 3 Click Finish to restart the computer ATI Video Driver Installation B 1 ATI Video Driver Controls ATI Mobility Radeon Properties More advanced video configuration options are provided in the ATI Mobility Radeon X700 X800 XT Properties control panel A ATI Taskbar Icon You can also access ae M ATI Mobility Radeon 1 Open the Display Properties see Video Features on page 1 19 con X700 X800 XT Proper trol panel ties by right clicking 2 Click Advanced button the ATI icon jg in the 3 Click the ATI Mobility Radeon Properties tabs see the examples in taskbar Point to Set Figure B 2 to adjust video settings See the sidebar for information on tings and click ATI Dis the ATI taskbar W icon me
60. he chapter includes e Removing the Battery e Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive e Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device e Upgrading the System Memory RAM e Inserting the 2nd Hard Disk Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it SSS eS Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer u When Not to Upgrade aS These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes Power Safety replacing parts Warning Before you undertake You should not perform any of these upgrades 1f any upgrade proce dures make sure that e Your system is still under warranty or a service contract you have turned off the e You don t have all the necessary equipment PO eo Bs You re not in the correct environment nected all peripherals uap and cables including e You doubt your abilities telephone lines It is advisable to also re 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 A 7s Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade re member to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on 6 2 Overview Upgrading The Computer Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery 1 Turn the compu
61. heck the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts 4 4 What to Install Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Man ual CD ROM and the NoteBook Driver Installa tion application will run automatically If you want to install the driver manually see Manual Driver Installation below NoteBook Driver Installation Manual ER PYTO2 Figure 4 2 NoteBook Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities NoteBook Driver Installation Application 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 6 the drivers must be installed in this order 2 Double click the name of the driver you wish to install 3 Follow the instructions as listed in this chapter 4 Make a note of the drivers you have installed 5 If the computer needs to restart after installing a driver you will usually need to click the Yes Finish button when prompted to restart the computer 6 To get back to the NoteBook Driver Installation screen click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D AUTODR3P EXE and click OK Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually click the Exit button to quit the NoteBook Driver Installa tion application then follow the manual installa tion procedure for each driver The manual installation procedure begins with instructions on how to browse to the executable file Click Start menu gt Run D
62. his Computer s Optical Device is a Laser Class I Product Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be dam aged Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface 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 Do not leave it in a place Don t use or store the com Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight where foreign matter or mois puter ina humid environment any surface that will block the ture may affect the system Vents Fan Intakes bs ILA 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 Do not turn off any periphera
63. i OS tered Hiseni System standby After 20 mins After 5 mins L s Sand by be System hibernates After 3 hours v After 2 hours Figure 1 12 Power Options The computer s power button sleep button Fn F4 key combination and lid closing the lid may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hibernate mode Power Saving and Performance Power Schemes may have an affect on your computer performance see Power Schemes on page 3 4 a a a a ee 1 22 Power Management Features Features amp Components Chapter 2 Features amp Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and compo nents of the computer e Hard Disk Drive e Optical CD DVD Device e 4 in 1 Card Reader e PC Card Slot e Auto Mail Checker e Application Ap Key e TouchPad and Buttons Mouse e Audio Features e Adding a Printer SSS oa r ee Overview 2 1 yO J Power Safety Before attempting to access any of the inter nal components of your computer please ensure that the ma chine is not connected to the AC power and that the machine is turned off Also ensure that all peripheral ca bles including phone lines are disconnected from the computer Figure 2 1 Hard Disk Location 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Features amp Components Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be taken o
64. ic Volume Line Volume Playback Recording Balance Balance Balance Other Show the following volume controls CD Volume Mic Volume Line Volume C Stereo Mix Meee eeemeeeemeeeeee C Select Select Select Realtek HD Audio input PC Camera Module 7 11 Modules amp Options i Pre Allocating File Space You may pre allocate the file size for the cap ture file in the Bison Cap 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 BisonCap BisonCap is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and test ing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the BisonCap program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt BisonCam menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio check PC Camera Audio Setup on page 7 10 and select Start Capture 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
65. ical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire It is recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years a a I U eT ee ree Battery Information 3 11 Power Management Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dis card used battery ac cording 0 the manufacturer s in structions Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that in dicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the bat tery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel especially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see 3 9 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page 3 4 As the bat tery 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
66. ick 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 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 Con trol Panel or click Start gt Control Panel 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab gt Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button c
67. icsian Pmimeros Geet Adee Mires Tiat Cor Manages Gt Drager G2 Cote E Operdit E o T Dptoru E Omi Ee Help Menus Right click on almost any item in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the Whats This button to bring up the help menu PowerPlay Menu The menus pictured in this chapter are from the ATI Mobility Radeon X700 The X800 XT has an addi tional PowerPlay menu with power sav ing features Figure B 2 ATI Mobility Radeon Properties ee A E E ATI Mobility Radeon Properties B 3 ATI Video Driver Controls Display Devices Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel dis play or TV as your display device The following are the display options 1 The built in LCD An external monitor connected to the DVI Out port may require DVI to VGA converter 3 A flat panel display connected to the DVI Out port may require DVI to VGA a converter 4 A TV Model B computers with ATI Mobility Radeon X800 XT video cards also support HDTV but require an HDTV converter connected to the S Video Out port ure B 2 Note Contact your service center for the HDTV converter EE SS B 4 Display Devices ATI Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display connect it to the DVI Out Port at the rear of the computer 1 Attach your external monitor to the DVI Out port or TV to the S Vide
68. ill auto detect the amount of memory installed VGA BIOS Revision Main Menu This item contains information on the Video BIOS version including the amount of video memory available This information is not user configurable Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 3 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Men u Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Select options for Advanced Chipset National 383 SIO Control Sub Menu a Legacy USB Support Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Reset Configuration Data No Enabled Power on Boot Beep Battery Low Alarm Beep Disabled Enabled Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Select P Sub Menu Save and Exit Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu Pressing Enter here will provide valuable information on your system s Ad vanced Chipset Control features The sub menu items allow you to configure advanced settings which affect the power and processor management of the computer Unless you are an advanced user these options are best configured in your Windows OS In addition you can enable disable the Giga LAN PXE OPROM for network boot 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities National 383 SIO Control Sub Menu Advanced Menu Pressing Enter here will provide a sub menu that controls the configuration of National 383 SIO devices such as the serial port and or the infrared transceiver FIR Device Lega
69. ini IEEE 1394a Port Headphone Out Jack Mini IEEE 1394a Port 5 Microphone in Jack 6 2 USB 2 0 Ports Both Mini IEEE 1394a ports only support 7 8 4 in 1 Card Reader Security Lock Slot SELF POWERED IEEE 1394a devices PC Card Slot Speaker aai gt ee 4 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro System Map Right View 1 15 Quick Start Guide System Map Left View Figure 1 8 Left View Se n 1 Security Lock Slot 7 5 2 Speaker 3 Optional Device Drive Bay Left View Model B for CD DVD Device see page gS SSS gr Gite 2 3 or 2nd PATA Hard Disk or te 2nd Battery oe ETETETT PALETA Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click System 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 dialogue box and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth se lection is permanent This cannot be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another com puter
70. k button press Application exe You will need to locate To configure a program to open when the application Ap key is pressed the actual application Windows Media Player is the default program follow the instructions be executable exe file low not just the shortcut To find the application 1 Right click the Ap Key driver icon in the taskbar right click its shortcut 2 Select Setup from the menu scroll to Application 1 and press Enter on the desktop and click Properties Click the shortcut tab and see where the execut able file is located by clicking the Find Tar 3 get button Gaye F Figure 2 8 Ap Key Configuration Screens 4 Browse io the directory where the desired application exe see the sidebar program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open 2 10 Application Ap Key Features amp Components TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a 4 mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons Mouse Driver function in much the same way as a two button mouse The central button may If you are using an ex be configured to function as you require ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons your mouse during its Once you have installed the TouchPad driver you can configure the functions installation or only en by doub
71. l Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance until you properly shut down devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer all programs 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements JDS e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Power Safety e Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Warning steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifi Before you undertake cations consult your service representative or local power company any upgrade proce e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The dures make sure that third prong is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not you have turned off the have access to a compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one povan A eaei e When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head nected all peripherals i not by its wire and cables includin telephone ne lt A e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total cur advisable to also re rent load of all the connected devices move your battery in e Before cleaning the computer make sure it is dis
72. l Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters These special char acters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Regular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that NumLk is on Function Keys 1 11 Quick Start Guide System Map Front View Audio DJ eds py aS ee oe deg Es St a a Minot eae E U S ifra TATTTETT at AT T OOC mii ot ia Dg iunn FEA 1 iin fin Lh hit oe wie oo i E Lao Li 1 a Figure 1 5 Front View Audio DJ 1 Audio DJ Power Button 2 Volume Down 3 Volume Up 4 Repeat 5 LED Display 6 Previous Track 7 Next Track 8 Play Pause 9 Stop Press Twice To Eject The CD DVD 10 Repeat Mode Indicator 11 Track Indicator 12 Time Indicator 13 Disc Indicator 1 12 System Map Front View Audio DJ Audio DJ CD Player The built in standalone audio CD player gives direct hardware control for audio CDs DVDs when the com puter is shut down but has a working power source I 9 Make sure that the computer is shut down i e the operating system is not running but you have a working power source either battery or AC Power Press the Audio DJ power button Press the open button on your CD DVD device or press the stop button twice and carefully place an audio CD onto the disc tray with label side facing up DVD drives will
73. lance gt dD 4 Volume t Volume Properties Miner device Reakek HO Audo input Adsl vokar lor QRrecordind Show the fedloweng voluse condat CO Vokene y Mic Vekume E Line Volume E Stereo Mes Modules amp Options Figure 7 4 Bluetooth Audio Setup Windows XP Bluetooth Module 7 7 Modules amp Options PC Camera Module a l If you have included an PC Camera module in your purchase option you will Taking Still have the appropriate software CD provided for your module Pictures Before installing the PC Camera driver make sure that the optional PC Cam Double click the My y a era is on the LED will be green Use the Fn F10 key combination see Computer icon on the desktop or go the Function Keys on page I 11 to toggle power to the PC Camera mod Start menu and point ule Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on to My Computer then click it page 4 6 Double click the BisonCam NB Pro icon After installing the driver you can run the application software by going to the BisonCam item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu and selecting the BisonCap program ry Bisonlam WE Pro L Click Take a new pic LS ture in the Camera Latest PC Camera Driver Information Tasks box Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which ma
74. le clicking the TouchPad driver icon E_ on the taskbar or by going able its basic functions to the Mouse control panel in Windows Start menu and point to Settings and Be SU a We device s user docu click Control Panel then double click the Mouse icon In Windows XP the meniaton or deias Mouse control panel is in the Printers and Other Hardware Category Quick Pounds Fe Pore Option Heme ETS JH Cone Tap Furen O M e Figure Pi _ 9 Mouse Properties tan ELANTEOH Devices Carp ELAMTECH feria Corp ETP Bare Var PAD WEH SDA Capra a 200 5 LAHTE Daan Coney F F an in the ua L ca Hep TouchPad and Buttons Mouse 2 11 Features amp Components Audio Features LP You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Sound Volume Adjustment Audio Devices Windows control panel or from the Sound Effect Man ager f icon in the taskbar control panel this will bring up the Realtek Audio How high the sound Configuration menus The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn volume can be set de 4 F5 F6 key combination see Bluetooth Audio Setup on page 7 6 and ends on the setting of i back H volume ea PC Camera Audio Setup on page 7 10 for further audio information within Windows and the volume control function keys Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 10 eon eon uon eog HSK SHH Realtek Audio Gia Gece GD G
75. menu in this feature Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems LP 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 Power Button as Standby or Hibernate Button If you are using a fully ACPl compliant OS such as Windows XP you can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the system into Standby or Hibernate mode see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Button on page 3 8 for details a ee el Turning on the Computer 3 3 Power Management A Resuming Operation The system can re sume from Monitor or Hard Disk Standby by pressing a ley on the keyboard the Sleep Resume key combina tion Fn F4 or pow er button Figure 3 1 Power Schemes 3 4 Power Schemes Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the computer s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate modes
76. ms gt Life to access the manual View and select the LifeView DTV program or double click the icon on the desktop Installing the InterVideo WinDVD 4 Software 1 Insert the InterVideo WinDVD CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Next gt Yes 3 Type in the serial number and click Next gt Next 4 Click Finish 5 Run the program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt InterVideo WinDVD 4 menu and select the InterVideo WinDVD 4 program or double click the icon on the desktop TV Tuner Module Options 7 15 Modules amp Options YUAN PVR Mini PCI MPC622 MCE TV Tuner Module If your purchase includes the YUAN PVR MPC622 MCE TV Tuner for Win MPC622 MCE dows XP Media Center Edition then you will need to install the driver as per TV Tuner the instructions below In order to watch TV channels you will need to pur Note PES chase a copy of Cyberlink Power DVD 5 0 module supports Win SIE eI Installing the MPC622 Driver for Windows XP Media Center Edition Only Edition MCE 1 Insert the driver CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 2 The CD will autorun OR click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D MPC622_WHQL exe and click OK 3 Click Next gt Finish 4 To watch TV you will then need to install a copy of Cyberlink Power DVD 5 0 7 16 TV Tuner Module Options Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer befo
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78. nfiguration Menu Save the settings to automatically boot from the network at startup 5 14 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 7 Advanced Security 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 that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session SS ee T Exit Menu 5 15 BIOS Utilities 5 16 Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps outlined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or prob NNA 2K Warranty Warning lems you can contact your service representative for further help Before you Please check with your begin you will need service representative o before undertaking any e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver upgrade procedures to e A small regular slotted flathead 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 T
79. ng 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 and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light e Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e P
80. ns anywhere e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the keys configured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 8 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the brightness e Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display e Boot Drive Make sure there are no floppy disks in any connected drive when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance 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 in a CD wallet 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 Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This 1s especially impor tant if you choose to use a Supervisor pass
81. nus play Settings then click Settings tab ATI Desktop D 4 Schemes 4 Schemes ATI Flat Panel D 4 Settings 4 Settings The menus Figure B 1 will also allow ac ATI Television Display D y ATI Desktop a 4 Help ies 1 Help Trouble ATI Television Display Di 4 Troubleshooting Al shooting and Schemes lt etc Wen gt _ amp 10 43 4M Default Single Display wa 4 Schemes a Schemes E3 Fi gure B 1 Switch amongst displays 4 Settings ATI Icon Settings EJ Settings EP 4 Help ATI Display Settings ATI Menus A Q tas kbar con 4 Troubleshooting Device Settings 43 Troubleshooting ay g J Sati 10 46 AM B 2 ATI Mobility Radeon Properties MeRiple Monitors and AT DST BLOCH EP Proportion Holtipie Montes aed AT LITT HA EP Freperiies ave _ eps Hahr Taimi aa Dii Hii E iiim Coie E Open E Geet EI dete E imig Moltiple Moeters aed ATIY HAD EDO Peer Gema Acdagter Merwe Trmubieshont Coke Managen ED Oapipe Drm idis incwabee Tcmb Ci Harani E epii G Cas ER Oi GiDo G Opos E Owi Ei cas Gb pit Ga Gia E ai MSi ah Urn a ian penGL Daise Saing Paiao Yer EESTO e OTE Dash j m yii detec ft rrin arrg rm Q asi A a a appaia Ct Uesli con on imita l hti qei mher ee w hema ns mde ATI Video Driver Controls Curice etp Siy HVA HD sinampe zi eti G iik krnoirope Hiers e A rie Peete Hagh Qualy foes eiia Lra bigh using Watte Vaici fee App
82. o Out A Function Key Combination port and turn it on You can use the Fn 2 Select the Displays tab in ATI Mobility Radeon Properties F7 key combination to 3 Click the enable disable button for the display device you wish to toggle through the dis use a play options 4 Click Apply e Notebook Only e External Display Only e Notebook External Display 5 Click Yes to accept the settings and OK to save the changes Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Figure B 3 Display Settings 6 Select One display as Primary the remaining as the Clone the Clone may operate in either Clone Mode or Extended Desktop Mode Attaching Other Displays B 5 Ve Primary amp Clone Displays The Primary display in an Extended Desktop environment will be as sociated with display Icon 1 in the settings tab The Clone display will set the associated dis play to show a copy of the Primary desktop The Clone display in an Extended Desktop environment will show the portion of the desk top extended from the Primary display ATI Video Driver Controls Display Modes Single Only one of your displays is used Multiple Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display s This mode will drive multiple displays with the same con tent and each display device can be configured independently Multiple Extended
83. o be open The Auto Mail Checker appears as an icon in the taskbar if you do not see the icon in the taskbar go to Start gt Programs All Programs gt Auto Mail Checker gt Auto Mail Checker Right clicking on the icon will bring up the following options menu If you have not input your mail account data then you will be prompted to do so Toren Check Mail Reset Turn OFF Start Figure 2 6 Auto Mail Checker Exit Select Open to bring up the control panel for the program 2 8 Auto Mail Checker Features amp Components You may then configure the options for your mailserver name password pro gram and method s of notification Ze Note Auto Mail Checker Check with your Inter net Service Provider network administrator or Mail Service provid a Mail Received Hast Port 110 er for details on what to UserID ts 0000 put on these pages Password i Mail Checking Interval E a aes CaS seconds start Hide Figure 2 7 Auto Mail Checker Account Setup and Auto Mail Checker Options Connection amp ccount Special Group Options Options Setting W Enable Mail LED H f Mail F W Enable Notification Sound epee COU Beato alt Outlook Express Auto Mail Checker 2 9 Features amp Components z Application Ap Key The Ap key buttons give instant access to the default Internet browser and e mail program and to a user defined application with one quic
84. o quickly Power Schemes on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using a PC Card device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery time is shorter than is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information expected on page 3 9 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 Se E ee ae cial a cer ne oe ee eee Problems and Solutions 8 7 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If hot 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 see Overheating on page 1 714 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 Vent Fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 screen see Sleep Button on page 3 8 The screen controls need to
85. odem You may plug the telephone line directly into this 3 RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions E Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks ee Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be HG purchased at any computer store Serial Port Connect a serial type mouse to this port S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Jack allows you to connect your NF DVD capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound S Video Out Jack Connect your television to your computer and view DVDs VCDs or anything else your computer can display You will need an S Video cable to make the connection Enable this L jack from the video driver controls USB 2 0 1 1 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 speed peripherals such as lt external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply whic
86. omputer Driver Installation 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities Audio l a Double click Audio from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 02Audio Setup exe and click OK Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer When the computer restarts click Cancel if the The Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time Click Yes to restart the computer click Can cel if The Found New Hardware Wizard appears after restart 4 8 Driver Installation Modem 1 Double click Modem from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to one of the following D Drivers 03Modem Conexant Setup exe D Drivers 03Modem SmartLnk Setup exe D Drivers 03Modem Setup exe and click OK 2 Click OK gt OK click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time 3 The modem is ready for dial up configura tion ae 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 LAN AP Key Buttons 1 Double click LAN from the NoteBook 1 Double click AP key from the Notebook Driver Installation menu Driver Installation menu OR OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Click Start menu gt Run and navig
87. omputer Documents lt Local Disk C 2 Drivers D p j a CMM PC Camera Shared Documents My Documents E My Network Places o gt Drivers My Documents gs My Computer 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 the devices and drive letters My Network Files of type Programs v Figure 4 I Navigate Browse to 4 2 What to Install Drivers amp Utilities Service Packs Check the warnings on the following pages regard ing installation of the appropriate Service Pack for your Windows OS Make sure you have installed the appropriate Service Pack before installing all the drivers A Service Pack Installed To see which Service Pack is currently installed on your computer go to the General tab of the System control panel Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop or in the Start menu and select Proper ties The Service Pack currently installed on your sys tem will be listed under the System heading If no Service Pack information is listed then no Service Pack is installed What to Install 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities 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 cl
88. on then insert the Intel PROSet a Wireless CD ROM into the CD DVD drive User Guide 2 Click Install Software button ETE EE E E 3 Click the button to accept the license and click Next gt Next gt OK eae by ori 4 Click OK to complete the installation Intel PROSet Wireless 5 You can configure the settings by going to the Intel R PROSet CD ROM and clicking Wireless control panel Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel View User Guides but PROSet Wireless or by double clicking the taskbar icon ee ee He cl eraser creen on page 7 2 Intel PROSet Wireless File Tools Profiles Help Wireless networks found Select one below and click Configure F to connect Figure 7 2 Intel PROSet Profiles z Automatically connect to wireless profiles in the order specified below Wi rel ess connect ham remove Popes Available Networks 5 Network Name A 3Com_g MIS_13F_WLAN all S8 MSl nsI Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module 7 3 Modules amp Options Bluetooth Module If you have included an Bluetooth module in your purchase option you will B EES BIST have the appropriate software CD provided for your module Operation Aboard Aircraft Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth ie D EA TE module is on the LED will be green Use the Fn F12 key combination E a a A see Function Keys on page 1 11 to toggle po
89. on menu ule on page 7 4 OR PC Camera Click Start menu gt Run and navigate See the installation procedure in PC Camera Browse to 7 D Drivers 11Automail SETUP EXE and Module on page 7 8 click OK 2 To continue click Next gt Next gt Finish 1y Tuner Options l 3 For further details see Auto Mail Checker See the installation procedure in Installing the LifeView FlyDVB T Driver on page 7 15 or on page 2 8 Installing the MPC622 Driver for Windows XP Media Center Edition MCE on page 7 16 Module Drivers See the following pages for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your pur chase option Wireless LAN See the introduction in Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module on page 7 2 and check the installation procedure SS a a ee a eee Driver Installation 4 11 Drivers amp Utilities 4 12 BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities X 1 N s BIOS Settings Overview Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Incorrect settings can cause your system to Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test malfunction To correct mistakes return to Configuration The Setup utility REA aie ape ade If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes lt F9 gt to the system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the o
90. or TV as your display device A VGA monitor Flat Panel Display connects to the DVI Out port a TV to the S Video Out jack The following display modes are available see ATI Video Driver Controls on page B I for full details One of the connected displays is used as the display device Multiple Clone Mode Both connected displays output the same view Multiple Extended Desktop Mode Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop Table 1 5 Display Options Note Model B computers with ATI Mobility Radeon X800 XT video cards also support HDTV output but require an HDTV converter contact your service center for the HDTV converter connected to the S Video Out port SS er ee a a cee ca a ee ee eel Video Features 1 21 Quick Start Guide Power Management Features The Power Options control panel icon in Windows see page 1 18 allows you to configure power management features for your computer You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk by means of Power Schemes or you may use either Standby or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system enable Hibernate support from the control panel as pictured in Figure I 12 Pay at tention to the instructions on battery care in Battery Information on page 3 9 Power Options Properties ud Power Options Propertics Power Options Propartioa i A p e a n Power Schemes Alarm
91. orized by Macrovision Cor poration Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Intel Pentium and Celeron are US registered trademarks of Intel Corporation SRSC is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help aye AS Warning Use only shielded c
92. orted Display Name DDC Display Max Reported Resolution 12801024 Different monitors sup port different resolu tions and refresh rates experiment for the best setting 1024x768 60 Hz 5 Max Reported Refresh Rate 85 Hz Monitor Attributes QO Use DDC information Maximum Resolution Maximum Refresh 1280 1024 85 Hz Figure B 4 Monitor Properties Display Modes B 7 ATI Video Driver Controls Extended Desktop Mode The system supports Extended Desktop in multiple display environments in Windows XP An Extended Desktop creates a desktop spanning multiple dis plays and acts as a large workspace To get this effect 1 Attach your external monitor to the DVI Out port or TV to the S Video Out port and turn it on 2 Select the Displays tab in the ATI Mobility Radeon Properties use 4 Click Apply Click Yes to accept the settings and OK to save the changes Use the Display Properties see Extended Desktop Monitor Arrangement on page B 9 window to select the second monitor by clicking on the icon or select it from the Display pop up menu 7 Click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Click Apply gt OK Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use C20 oc B 8 Display Modes ATI Video Driver Controls 10 In the example shown in Figure B 5 the primary monitor J is on the left
93. osition the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position XII Preface Contents NONO oera A E E I Ap Key Buttons amp Keyboard cee 1 10 PCC Statement ose nsaserseriveaicasnaniameneiinartinaseasievieasorts I Function Keys vecisisccnvssssssrserssareseacidarcnrtbancainecescionns 1 11 Instructions for Care and Operation 00 IV System Map Front View Audio DJ 00 0 1 12 Power Salety ircscngieirroniaier kasein ariris VI Audio DJ CD Player cc ceeccecceeeeeeeeeeees 1 13 Battery Precautions ccccccceeccceeceecceeeeeeeeeeeees VI System Map Rear View cccccccccecccceccceeeeeeeeees 1 14 VGA 2 sical saiesttatascaratpanesanan ance a r Ra E VII System Map Right View 2 0 cccccccceeeeeeeeeees 1 15 MSL VICING E VII System Map Left View ccccccccceceeeeeeeeeees 1 16 Travel Considerations ccccsssseeseeeceeeeeeeeeeees IX System Map Bottom View cccccccececceeeeeeeeees 1 17 Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel 1 18 Quick Start Guide Video Features ccccccccesscsscsssscsssssessessesssssseesees 1 19 ON E icra toon seen 1 1 Display Devices amp Options seese 1 21 Model Differences cece ceeessecceessseceeeessseceeesaes 1 2 Power Management Features ee eeeeeeeee 1 22 Advanced LIS CIS sossen 1 4 Beginners and Not So Advanced Users
94. ou just made and see if the problem still occurs e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Possible Cause Solution You turned on the power Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the battery is but it doesn t work 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 Audio DJ player is on Press the Audio DJ power button to turn the player off then press the computer s power button to power on the computer The battery LED power Low Battery Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately indicator m is blinking turn it off then on again orange You are losing battery The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see power to
95. ptions menu and enable the features you prefer see System Power Options on page 3 6 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The modules are off Check the appropriate LED indicator to see if the WLAN Bluetooth PC Camera module is on or off see LED Indicators on page 1 9 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN Fn F12 Bluetooth or Fn F10 PC Camera key combination s in order to enable the modules see Function Keys on page 1 11 8 10 Problems and Solutions Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The Wireless LAN The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the Bluetooth PC Camera driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in modules cannot be Modules amp Options on page 7 1 configured Problems and Solutions 8 11 Troubleshooting 8 12 Interface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your com puter to communicate with external devices connect to the internet etc DE aay a a a a ee a ae ee Cee ee Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Notebook Ports and Jacks Ee a Built In Microphone The built in microphone allows you to record on your computer A
96. re consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start work ing again Then call your service representative Sear a a a ee Overview 8 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators see LED Indicators on page I 9 to see the computer s power status e Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connectio
97. riginal settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts con sult your service representative SS ee r ee ee Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to con duct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory m POST Screen 1 BIOS inf ti 2 CPU ae bere As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong 3 Memory status If there is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a 4 Enter Setup prompt system summary and prompt you to run Setup appears only during POST If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Note The POST screen as pictured is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on your compu ter may appear slightly different If you have enabled the Boot time Diagnostic screen see page 5 9 it will bypass the POST Phoenix NoteBIOS 4 0 Release 6 1 Copyright 1985 2003
98. river Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Table 4 1 Driver Installation 4 6 Driver Installation Driver Installation Procedure This section covers driver and utility installation in structions for Windows XP Home amp Professional with Service Pack 2 installed New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the in stallation procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation procedure as directed Service Pack Installation Make sure you install the appropriate service pack for your operating system before installing any drivers see Windows XP Service Pack 2 on page 4 3 Chipset 1 Double click Chipset from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 00Chipset Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Drivers amp Utilities Video VGA l Double click VIDEO from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to one of the following D Drivers 01Vga ATIM26 Setup exe D Drivers 01Vga ATIM28 Setup exe and click OK To continue click Next gt Yes gt Express click Continue Anyway Yes if asked if you want to continue at any time Click Finish to restart the c
99. river Installation Procedure on page 4 6 for installation instructions Se a ee Overview 1 5 Quick Start Guide System Startup Remove all packing materials Place the computer on a stable surface Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook e g Keyboard and mouse to their ports Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Move the LCD latches one Model B design does not have latches at the front of the computer outwards towards the sides of the computer and hold them in place to release the top cover 6 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle and press the power button make sure the Audio DJ player is turned off to turn the computer on 7 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 8 The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer give notification of e mail received and display information on the power status of the PC Camera Bluetooth and Wireless LAN modules a a Shutdown Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems 1 6 System Startup Quick Start Guide System Map Model J A Front View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 2 Front View LCD Panel Open
100. rol Advanced Menu 5 8 National 383 SIO Control Sub Menu Advanced Menu ccccceeececeeeeseeeeees 5 9 Preface Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 5 9 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu 5 9 Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu 5 9 Power on Boot Beep Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 068 5 9 Security Men sssini dedii niai 5 10 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 10 Password on boot Security Menu ccc00 5 11 BOOL MENU sisena a 5 12 Configuring the Network Boot Protocol 5 14 PM DU ee ene ne ee 5 15 Upgrading The Computer CEN sara asain seat E E E T 6 1 When Not to Upgrade cccceececeesteeeesneeeeens 6 2 Removing the Battery ccccccccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ccc eeeceees 6 4 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 7 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 8 Inserting the 2nd Hard Disk ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 6 11 Upgrading the Processor ccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 12 Modules amp Options OV CVC EEI TEE E A E EA 7 1 XV Preface Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module 7 2 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Intel WLAN Driver Installation 0 7 3 Problems and Solutions ee eeccceeeecceeeeeeeeee 8 7 Bluetooth Module cc cc ceeeccc
101. s Power Meter Advanced Hibernate Powe Scheme Alama Powe Meter Advanced Mbemste Powe Schemea Alami Powe Meter dranced jdinemete Poes Schemes dsmr Power Mesie Actrenmed iterate Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for r EE m this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify Select r pree sarren setting pou mari lo uan 4 pa Baeri tne pong eE wou a bo wee the selected scheme r 5 pi I Gei the pii tira jra pou ad lo Lae Optrorr Oiphione O phon Power schemes p M Aey tha con on Ihe Lathan J i Akap haa bey oe Pa bahy F Amii thie norra dr a baih hisi Portable Laptop ad ed ey j eii i Demet tor parsword when computer resumes hom sandy EF Prome fot pacman einen computer penmet hom dandy Paar b pcr ale Gone dere fom clare Fie bitten When chose ha hel od pry patahe computer Stand by hd Minimal Power Management Piws tuAo Pora b rs Max Batter When close the bd of my portatle computer Vatan oka thee hed col pry palala oaii When computer is if a Plugged in H Au To f batteries Stand by irand bey be Turn off monitor After 15 mins v After 5 mins Wgn gerss the power badien on my comgader Siami Whon pigti i pari Butte on y caigui Turn off hard disks After 30 mins w After 5 mins Shad chown Tid deren i hu doer y When giiia iha cheep bulin on iy Camguia Wahan pren Che les buin onre computer Fand by mi Di maie hak me aha bor cio i
102. sor Intel Pentium M Processor u0 09 0 09 Micron Process Technology 478 pin Micro FC PGA Package 2MB On die L2 Cache amp 533MHz FSB Celeron Models 730 740 750 760 770 780 1 6 1 73 1 86 2 2 13 2 26 GHz Processors are Available for Model A Computers Only Intel 915PM ICH6 M Memory Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRII DDR2 With Speeds Up To 533 MHz Memory Expandable up to 2GB 256 512 1024 MB DDRII Modules Note Do Not Use Other Module Types Intel Celeron M Processor L10 09 0 09 Micron Process Technology 478 pin Micro FCPGA Package 1MB On die L2 Cache amp 400MHz FSB Models 350 350J 360 360J 370 380 390 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 GHz Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password a One 4MB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS Plug and Play Model A Computers Model B Computers 15 4 WXGA 1440 900 Flat Panel TFT 17 0 WXGA 1440 900 Flat Panel TFT OR OR 15 4 WSXGA 1680 1050 Flat Panel TFT 17 0 WSXGA 1680 1050 Flat Panel TFT OR OR 15 4 WUXGA 1920 1200 Flat Panel TFT 17 0 WUXGA 1900 1200 Glare Type Flat Panel TFT C 2 Specifications Specifications Feature Specification Video Card Model A Computers Model B Computers Options ATI Mobility Radeon X700 M26 PCI ATI Mobility Radeon X700 M26 PCI Express Video Card Express Video Card 128 256MB DDR Video RAM On Board 128MB DDR Video RAM On Board 256 bit Video Memory Interface 256 bit Video Memory Inter
103. t order As a general rule the order below is recommended Removable Devices usually floppy disks CD ROM DVD ROM Drive Hard Drive LAN oN gt In everyday use you will usually boot from the hard drive however there may be occasions when it is advantageous to boot from a floppy disk or CD ROM DVD ROM Network LAN Boot To boot from a network see Configuring the Network Boot Protocol on page 5 14 Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 6 Configuring the Network Boot Protocol Boot Agent Menu Realtek RTL8110S 8169S Gigabit Boot Agent Press Shift F10 to configure Enabling Network Boot Realtek RTL8110S 8169S Gigabit Boot Agent Configuration Menu v1 50 Go to the Advanced gt Advanced Chipset Control menu to en able the Giga LAN PXE OPROM option Network Boot Protocol Boot Order PnP BEV BBS Show Config Message Enable Show Message Time 3 Seconds Save the changes and exit At startup press and hold the Shift and F10 keys Boot ordered by BBS BIOS if BBS BIOS present lt Esc gt lt Space gt lt Enter gt lt F4 gt Quit Change Value Next Option Save Quit Configure the network protocol Enable the Giga LAN PXE OPROM option from the Advanced gt Advanced Save the settings to Chipset Control menu and then configure the settings at startup When you automatically boot see the message pictured press and hold the Shift and F10 keys to get to from the network the Boot Agent Co
104. ter off and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Figure 6 I Battery Latch Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage on page C 4 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all neces sary drivers and utilities as outlined in Driver Installation on page 4 5 when setting up a new hard disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws Model A OR screws Model B Figure 6 2 Bay Screws amp Covers 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading The Computer For Model A computers see overleaf for Model B 3 Remove screws from the hard disk assembly 4 Pull the tab upward and lift the assembly out of the computer 5 Remove the 4 screws to release the hard disk from the assembly cover and remove the connector 6 Reverse the process to install any new hard disk Figure 6 3 HDD amp Cover Assembly Removal Model A Computers Only Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 Upgrading The Computer For Model B computers 7 Remove screws amp amp from the hard disk assembly 8 Pull the tab upward and lift the ass
105. uctions Features amp Components 2 14 Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management y Overview OS Note Power management functions will vary To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer uses the ACPI power management system Power management conserves power by slightly depending on controlling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk your operating system drive or the whole system This chapter covers For more information it is best to refer to the e The Power Sources users manual of your Turning on the Computer operating system e Power Schemes Note All pictures e System Power Options used on the following e Configuring the Power Button pages are from the Windows XP OS e Battery Information 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 Windows XP MCE Overview 3 1 Power Management The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack AC DC Adapter Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will d
106. ut to accommodate other 2 5 serial SATA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5 mm The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For further details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Model A Model B Features amp Components Optical CD DVD Device There is a bay for a 5 25 optical CD DVD device 12 7mm height The ac tual device will depend on the module you purchased see Storage on page C 4 The optical device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 12 How high the sound volume can be set de a Sound Volume Adjustment pends on the setting of Loading Discs the volume control To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD within Windows Click onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc f the Volume icon on to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock ne TA Roar tO neck e TE the setting see Au clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while dio AERA on data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If page 2 12 power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a straightened pa per clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray Figure 2 2 Optical Device Optical CD
107. wan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong TE A General Properties DVD Region Volumes Driver Most DYDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a regionalized DYD on your computer you must set your DYD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even if you reinstall Windows or move your DYD drive to a different computer F l g ure 2 _ 3 Changes remaining 5 DV D Reg i O n S To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK United ie a Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Mexico Australia New Zealand N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa Current Region Not Selected New Region Region 1 South amp Central America 4 Optical CD DVD Device 2 5 Features amp Components ve Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not is use This will help pre vent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 4 Right View 1 Card Reader 4 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be ac cessed in the same way as your hard disk
108. wer to the Bluetooth usually prohibited Make module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 sure the module s are 1 on page 4 6 OFF if you are using the ie ii computer aboard aircraft Bluetooth Driver Installation Use the Fn F12 key combination to toggle 1 Make sure the module is powered on then insert the Bluetooth CD power to the optional ROM into the CD DVD drive Bluetooth module and Th Tl t ticall check the indicator to see s PrO ANT eee on OMANSA if the module s is pow Click Application Driver Installation button ered on or not see The computer will restart automatically You can configure the settings by going to the IVT Corporation i BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Start gt Programs All Programs gt IVT BlueSoleil gt BlueSoleil or by clicking the taskbar icon 6 The Installation Guide User Manual and FAQ Document are all available from the installation window Aa 7 4 Bluetooth Module IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window File view My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help m 2hvhl2gh2jd57 00 0D F0 17 82 24 IVT BlueSoleil a amp e gt Q Hide Locate Back Stop Contents Index Search N 0 BlueSoleil Environment Main Window Service Window Menus Bluetooth Connection Managemen Device Configurations Security Configurations 2 Trouble Shooting E Terms pees ao poate a me m 2hvhl2gh2jd
109. word for the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 10 Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus programs to check all e mail attachments Note You 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 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 instruc tions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such
110. y View Figure 1 10 Start Menu amp Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows XP provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however many new controls are added or existing ones are enhanced when you install the drivers listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 To see all controls it may be necessary to toggle off Category View 1 18 Windows XP Start Menu amp Control Panel Quick Start Guide g Video Features This computer features Two different PCI Express video cards depending on the model purchased see Video Card Options on page C 3 Model A computers feature an ATI Mobility Radeon X700 M26 video card with 128 256MB DDR video RAM on board Model B computers feature either an ATI Mobility Radeon X700 M26 video card with 128MB DDR video RAM on board or an ATI Mobility Radeon X800 XT M28 PRO video card You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed For more detailed video information see ATI Video Driver Controls on page B 1 To access Display Properties in Windows Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or just cli
111. y override the information provided here 7 8 PC Camera Module Modules amp Options Sertek PC Camera Driver Installation WinXP 1 Press the Fn F10 key combination to power on the PC Camera module click Cancel if you see a New Hardware Found message Insert the PC Camera CD ROM into the CD DVD drive The program will run automatically Click Install Products Choose the language you prefer and click OK Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to con tinue 7 When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click the No not this time button and click Next 8 Select install the software automatically Recommended and click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue 9 Click Finish in the Found New Hardware Wizard gt Finish in the InstallShield Wizard to restart the computer 10 Run the BisonCap application program from the shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start gt Programs All Programs menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combination to turn it on again MPRA PC Camera Module 7 9 Modules amp Options PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows see Figure 7 5 on page 7 11 1 Goto the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds
112. y pull the two release latches on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows amp in Figure 6 7 Figure 6 7 RAM Module Location amma Pf 4 The RAM module will pop up and you can remove it Figure 6 RAM Removal Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 9 Upgrading The Computer 5 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 6 Insert anew module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 7 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 8 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module Replace the memory socket cover and the screw 10 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS to register the new memory configuration as it starts up 6 10 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer Inserting the 2nd Hard Disk 1 2 3 4 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place Eject the installed device CD DVD battery or HDD by carefully sliding the latch in the direction of the arrow Turn the computer over again so that the top of the computer is facing upwards Insert the new hard disk until

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