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1. Conventional memory The first 640 KB of system memory Operating systems and application programs can directly access this memory without using memory management software Disk The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information Disk can refer to a floppy disk hard disk or RAM disk Disk cache A software device that accumulates copies of recently used disk sectors in RAM The application program can then read these copies without accessing the disk This in turn speeds up the performance of the application A cache is a buffer for transferring disk sectors in and out of RAM Data stored in a disk cache is a copy of data already stored on the physical disk DMA direct memory access A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data pass through the microprocessor Using DMA can speed up system performance Glossary 93 94 Users Manual DPMS Display Power Management Signalling Displays or monitors that comply with this can be managed by the Power Management features found in the system setup Floppy disk A removable disk also called floppy or diskette Hard drive Also called fixed disk A hard drive is connected to the computer and can be installed or removed Data written to a hard drive remains until it is overwritten or corrupted The 2 5 inch hard drive in your computer was designed for use in a notebook computer Because hard drives in notebook computers are smaller than
2. Power buttons hen press the power button on my computer Power Off When press the sleep button on my computer Hibermate Lon Programming tare i Windows Figure 43 Power Options Properties Advanced 4 Select the mode Standby Hibernate Power Off that you wish to assign to the Power button and or Sleep f key The Sleep key is assigned to the Em key combination See Basic Power Management Schemes on page 59 for meaning of Standby and Hibernate modes 5 Click OK to set your power management options and close the window You can return to normal operation after you have used one of the Power Management buttons by quickly pushing and releasing the Power button Using Power Management Options 61 Installing a New HDD This section discusses installing anew HDD and other basic HDD operations Installing Reinstalling a HDD To install a new HDD you must contact your local service representative He will do the physical change of the drive You should complete the instructions below before you go to the service center See the information below before you install your HDD Back up data files of your old hard drive For system boot with CD ROM under the Boot menu in System setup set Bootable CD Check to Enabled and set Boot Device Priority is ordered starting from the DVD CD ROM When you are ready to install the new HDD use the Recovery CD
3. Turn off the all hard disks System standby mode System hibernation mode Using Power Management Options 59 Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibemate pi 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 Power Schemes Tab REH Laptop Save As Delete Settings for Portable Laptop power scheme Wh teri X Plugged Running on ien computer Is S amp S lugged m Baltes Tum off monitor After 20 mins v after 10 mins z Tum offharddisks After 25mins After 15mins System standby After 30 mins v After 30mins z System hibemates After 45 mins v After 45mins x Figure 42 Power Options Properties Power Schemes Turning off the monitor and HDDs will save a substantial battery power therefore when in battery only mode select the shortest time practical amp Hibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method When hibernation is used your computer turns off and when you power up again everything is restored exactly as you left it including programs and documents you may not have saved or closed Everything in memory gets saved to the HDD and the monitor and hard disk get turned off Frequent Interruptions If you experience frequent interruptions you might also consider putting your computer into automatic hibernation after a specifi
4. Media Player You can play video and audio CD files with the Windows Media Player as well as watching TV video and listening to the radio through internet The on board audio hardware and software of your computer enable the computer to play audio video compact discs The instructions to play a video CD ROM are the same as the instructions for the audio CD below If you wish to do so you can attach external speakers to the Headphone jack Playing a Audio Multimedia CD ROM To play an Audio CD follow the instructions below 1 2 3 4 Insert a compact disc into your CD ROM drive Press the button on the CD ROM drive to open the CD ROM device Insert a CD label side up Carefully push the tray in to close the drive tray The Windows Media Player button appears on the taskbar if not already there and the music begins to play If the disk does not play click 5 icon on the Windows task bar then navigate to the CD drive using the file open menu Display Change Mode Figure 32 Windows Media Player Multi Media Functions Equipment 39 CD LED On ALED on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD Do not remove a disc when this LED is on Removing the Audio CD To remove the CD follow the instructions below 1 Click 5 on the Windows taskbar to open the Windows Media Player window if not already open Click Stop in the Windows Media Player window or simply close the Wind
5. Press A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved 9 Press again to return to the Security menu 10 Press E to go to the Exit menu 11 Select Exit Saving Changes press E 12 Press E again to restart the computer To enable the prompt select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field in System Setup 56 Users Manual Using Power Management Options Your computer includes Power Management options that can help the battery charge last longer and extend the life of the battery Power management options will slow down or shut off system components when the components are not being used Power management may slow down system performance Your computer runs fastest with the power cord attached when power management is disabled In the next sections basic and advanced methods of power management will be discussed Intel SpeedStep There are two methods to change the Intel SpeedStep IM setting they are explained below BIOS Interface Intel SpeedStep will control the CPU speed on your system according to the kind of power supply as part of power saving management To use this function your system must meet the conditions below Intel SpeedStep supporting CPU Application for SpeedStep function BIOS Support To start or verify Intel SpeedStep is operational complete the following 1 Start your computer and press to enter BIOS setup 2 Goto System Power men
6. A user might request operation system services to copy files or format a disk An application program might use the operating system to obtain keyboard input write data to a file or write data to a screen PC Card PC Card stands for personal computer card The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA defines the standards used to develop all PC Cards PC Card types include modems Ethernet adapters SCSI adapters ATA cards and memory cards PC slot The PC slot is the hardware slot in the computer where the PC Card is placed Pixel A pixel is an individual dot in a graphic displayed on your computer The pixels are so close together that they look as though they are connected An LCD screen displays thousands or millions of pixels Plug and Play A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components to work with your system With this type of operating system you normally do not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs RAM random access memory The computer s system memory including conventional and extended memory You can write to and read from RAM Information stored in RAM is temporary and is erased when the system is turned off Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering Glossary 95 96 Users Manual Resolution The resolution is
7. DVD ROM LED Figure 30 Using the CD DVD ROM Drive Install and or start a CD based program as you would run a program on a floppy disk See your operating system documentation for more information on running programs 36 Users Manual Working with PCMCIA PC Cards By installing PC Cards you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to those found on add in boards for desktop computers Available PC Cards include Input output such as modem network video capture and SCSI cards Storage such as hard drive and flash memory cards Your computer includes the following PC Card support One PC Card slot You can install Type I or II cards in the slot CardBus hardware and software CardBus enables the computer to use 32 bit PCMCIA Cards Windows Me supports 32 bit and 16 bit PC Cards Zoomed video Both PC Card slots and the video chip on your computer support zoomed video When you install a zoom video PC Card slot data can be transferred directly from the PC Card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor Video conferencing and real time multimedia devices such as video cameras are supported by zoomed video Maintaining PC Cards To maintain your PC Cards follow these guidelines Keep cards away from excessive heat direct sunlight and liquids Do not drop bend flex or crush cards when handling Keep dust oil water magnets and static electricity away from PC Ca
8. ROM to install the device driver Using FDISK Utility To use the FDISK utility 1 p a o mn oe Woop Set the system boot with CD ROM press to boot with Safe mode command prompt only Operate Fdisk exe type A gt fdisk Press Enter When Do you wish to enable large disk support Y N shows Select Y and press Enter Select 1 Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive field in FDISK Options Select Create Primary DOS Partition field in Create DOS Partition or Logical DOS Drive Press Enter to start creating Primary DOS Partition Finish the Fdisk by pressing __ 62 Users Manual 10 Display the HDD information using 4 in the FDISK menu verify the size of the HDD partition 11 Press the power button to reboot the system Formatting the HDD To format the HDD complete the following 1 Boot system by CD ROM 2 Operate Format exe type A format c s and press Enter 3 Warning message saying all the data will be removed shows typeY for Proceed with Format Y N and press Enter 4 Type the drive label if one is desired and press Enter Re Installing Windows and Device Drivers Use System Recovery CD to re install OS and System Software CD to re install device drivers The System Recovery CD is used to re install the OS and System Software to a new HDD or recover from a system crash Installing a New HDD 63 Video Features and Configuration Your computer includes
9. Shut Down Shut Down Windows x R What do you want the computer to do Restart z Restart Stand by Hibernate Cancel Help Figure 13 Windows Shutdown Pop up Window 3 Select Shut down 4 Click OK If you need to restart your computer after software re installation or because it is not responding select the Restart option in step 3 above instead If the system does not power off then press and hold the power button for over 4 seconds See Using Power Management Options on page 57 System problems requiring a computer restart Cold Boot Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform a warm boot software restart When you perform a cold boot you lose all data since it last saved to a storage medium i e Hard drive Floppy disk Ctrl Alt You can also perform a soft boot by saving your files and pressing to pop up the windows Close Program window Click on the Shut Down button You can perform a cold boot by pressing the power button for more than 3 seconds to turn the computer off waiting more than five seconds and then pressing the power button to turn the computer on The power button has several functions other than just turning on and off your computer see Using Power Management Options on page 57 Using Your Computer for the First Time 13 Using the LCD Display This section will discuss using
10. Use to select the Security menu Use to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password Press E The Set Password dialog box appears Type a password of up to seven characters Precautions for Password Entry You can enter letters or numbers but you cannot use the function keys such as the Shift key Your computer does not distinguish between capitalized and lowercase letters in your password As you type the password the cursor moves but your password does not appear on the screen Using System Security 55 6 Press after you have typed your password The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verification 7 Type your password again and press E A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved 8 Press again to return to the Security menu 9 Press E to go to the Exit menu 10 Select Exit Saving Changes press E 11 Press again to restart the computer Deleting a Password To delete the password follow the steps below 1 At startup press to open System Setup 2 Type your password when prompted and press E 3 Use to select the Security menu 4 Use to select Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password 5 Press Em The computer prompts you to enter the current password 6 Press The computer prompts you to enter a password Do not type anything 7 Press The computer prompts you to re enter the password Do not type anything 8
11. View mode 1 2 70 Users Manual Open Display properties and click Settings tab Place the cursor on the first monitor picture and click and hold over a second a number 1 will be shown on the first actual monitor screen And place the cursor on the second monitor picture and click and hold over a second then digit number2 will be shown on the second actual monitor screen The monitor displays digit number 1 is the primary monitor and number 2 is the secondary monitor In Windows explorer the program is displayed on the primary monitor if you can drag it to the secondary monitor then Duo View mode is now working properly Figure 45 Dual View Display Menu The secondary monitor has a display of 256 colors color depth and 640x480 pixels resolution at first The color depth and resolution of primary secondary monitors are separately changeable To reset the system to Single View mode 1 2 3 4 5 Start Display properties Click Settings tab Click the second monitor among two monitor pictures Uncheck Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Click OK Figure 46 Computer in Duo View Mode Using Duo View Mode 71 Using Options You can order the following options for your Notebook computer from your authorized reseller An extra AC adapter A battery pack Standard or Long Life size An upgraded hard drive Optional hard drives are available to fit in the hard drive com
12. a TFT LCD or active matrix display The capabilities of the screen plus the video drivers installed on the computer determine the quality of the image your LCD can display The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer Adjusting the LCD Display You may wish to adjust the LCD Liquid Crystal Display when you begin using your computer A TFT Thin Film Transistor LCD does not require adjustment for contrast because the contrast is set to remain at maximum To adjust the LCD Press E to decrease the display brightness Press to increase the display brightness 64 Users Manual Resolution and Color Depth Display supported A Display Supported except for DVD X Display not supported Use either LCD or CRT when using the DVD player but not both LCD Only CRT 640X 480 800 X 600 1024 X 768 Color Refresh Rate Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default 256 Color e e e e e e 16 bit e e e e e 32 bit e e e e e e CRT Only CRT 640X 480 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1280 X 1064 1400 X 1050 1600 X 1200 Color Retresh Rate Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default 256 Color e e e e e e e e e e e e 16 bit e e e e e e e e e e e e 32 bit e e e e e e A A x x xX x Dual Monitor LCD amp CRT 1024 X 768 640 X 480 256 Color 16 bit e
13. be displayed in Bold text or shown in a small figure such as the Start Button shown on the right gt Astar Table 1 Touchpad Click Conventions Action Process Click Depress the touchpad left button and release Double Click Quickly click the left touchpad button two times If you are new to using computers see Glossary The Glossary explains general computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of the differences between notebook computers and desktop computers Almost all Windows programs will display the name function of a button or icon if you place the touchpad pointer on the item you want information about Software User Documentation Your computer is shipped from the factory with several software programs installed The software may include its own online or printed documentation Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the software for more information The figures and illustrations in this manual may not be identical to those on your system 2 Users Manual Introducing Your Computer Your lightweight portable notebook computer includes many features to meet your computing needs at home and or on the road The computer is a very slim lightweight notebook computer with a docking station that has peripheral devices that allow it to perform all of the functions of a desktop computer Where Everything Is The following sections PC Equipment Locations and Docking St
14. computer x Users Manual Country Specific Power Cord Set Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to the specific country listed County ae ee Australia EANSW 1 Austria OVE 1 Belgium CEBC 1 Canada CSA 2 Denmark DEMKO 1 Finland FIMKO 1 France UTE 1 Germany VDE 1 Italy IMQ 1 Japan JIS 3 The Netherlands KEMA 1 Norway NEMKO 1 Sweden SEMKO 1 Switzerland SEV 1 United Kingdom BSI 1 United States UL 2 Notes 1 Flexible cord must be lt HAR gt Type HOSVV F 3 conductor 1 0 mm conductor size Power cord set fittings appliance coupler and wall plug must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used 2 Flexible cord must be Type SVT or equivalent No 18 AWG Wall plug must be a two pole grounding type 3 Appliance coupler flexible cord and wall plug must bear a T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law Flexible cord must be Type VCT or VCTF 3 conductor 0 75 mm conductor size Wall plug must be a two pole grounding type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 15 A 125V configuration Power Cord Requirements xi Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of a notebook computer Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user this user s manual can help you get the most from your computer Manual Documentation Conventions
15. computer runs when needed to help eliminate heat Make sure the fan vent on the right side of your computer is not blocked when you use the computer See Figure 2 on page 4 for the location of the vent Occasionally check the vents and remove any accumulated dust on the outside Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas such as a car on a hot day Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sunlight Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components If you have left your computer in a hot place let it cool down slowly to room temperature with the LCD panel open before using it Do not remove the memory module compartment door or try to install a memory module when the computer is on See Figure 4 on page 5 for door location For information on installing a memory module see Installing a Memory Module on page 73 Set up your computer work area to avoid physical strain Sit with your back straight and supported by your chair Adjust your chair or work table so that your arms and wrists can remain in a relaxed position parallel with the floor Avoid bending or twisting your wrists as you work Your hands should float slightly above the keyboard Refer to a book on office ergonomics for more information on setting up your work area Take frequent breaks from working at the computer to rest your eyes and stretch your muscles Remember to save your data files frequently a
16. follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Consult the following sections for advice on how to handle system problems If steps 1 do not help you to resolve the problem contact your reseller Refer to warnings cautions and notes within applicable portion of this manual Refer to Windows and other Program manuals as applicable Operating Problems This section tells you what to do if you have problems running your computer If any problem persists after you take corrective action contact your reseller for assistance The computer does nothing when you turn it on Has the battery run down Connect the power cord to get power and recharge the battery Try turning on the computer again Some of the letter keys type numbers instead of the indicated letters Is the Num Lock LED on If so the numeric keypad on the keyboard is active To return the keypad keys to typing letters press i _ Battery power seems to run out faster than expected If you are running the computer from the battery rather than the power cord make sure that you set the Idle Mode field in System Setup to On This setting enables the microprocessor and the hard drive to slow down when the computer is not busy Certain software programs hang during operations when there is no interaction with the keyboard or peripheral devices Your computer may be in Suspend or Rest mode Tap the touchpad to resume from Suspend or press the power button to resume from re
17. mated to the system Undocking your Computer To remove your computer from the docking station with the power off complete the following steps 1 Turn off the system 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Grab the two docking release levers and pull them out until they click The computer will pop up approximately 1cm 4 Tilt the system up at the back 8 Users Manual zas Ie J Figure 9 Docking Station Release Lever Operation 5 After tilting remove the system by sliding lifting out toward the back of the docking station 6 Connect the AC adapter to the system To remove your computer from the docking station with the power on complete the following steps 1 Press the Eject PC button on front of the docking station for one second 2 When Dock Change message shows on the screen pull the two release levers outward until they click and the computer pops up approximately lcm 3 Remove the system 4 Attach the AC adapter to the system Figure 10 Undocking Computer Power On Do not detach the computer if battery power is less than 20 power The system may crash and you will lose any unsaved data Use Start gt Eject PC instead of the Eject PC button if the Eject PC Button does not work and the dock change message is not displayed Introducing Your Computer 9 Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed informatio
18. only memory SVGA Super video graphics array S VHS Super VHS TED e248 Thin film transistor 90 Users Manual Vila cod oak Volt VAC Voltage alternating current VOCE vices Voltage collector current VDC Voltage direct current whr Watt hour Abbreviations 91 Glossary 92 Users Manual AC adapter The AC or alternating current adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wall outlet The current at the wall outlet is alternating current and needs to be changed by the adapter to DC direct current before your computer can use it for power ACPI ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface a method for describing hardware interfaces in terms abstract enough to allow flexible and innovative hardware implementations and concrete enough to allow shrink wrap OS code to use such hardware interfaces BIOS BIOS stands for basic input output system The BIOS is software often called firmware that is independent of any operating system It enables the computer to communicate with the screen keyboard and other peripheral devices without using programs on the hard disk The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS which means that it has been recorded on a flash memory chip that can be updated if needed Boot To start your computer A cold boot resets the entire computer and runs through all computer self tests A warm boot clears out computer memory only Boot disk A disk contai
19. programs e g Microsoft Fax Driver Problems Driver Re Installation This section will discuss driver problems due to system crashes accidental file deletion etc Generally you will simply reinstall the driver More detail is provided in the sections below Windows Me Modem Driver Re Installation Modem Driver Re Installation Before you re install the modem drivers check if the PCI Serial Controller under Other devices of Device Manager tab of Control Panel on Windows exists If it exists remove it first After that re install the modem driver according to the instruction below You can also install the modem driver by specifying the directory location of the modem driver file When windows 98 automatically detects the modem and starts the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box you may follow the instructions in the wizard or click on the cancel button However It is easier to not use the wizard Insert the CD or floppy diskette that contains the modem driver Click Start Click Run Locate the directory that contain the modem driver Run setup exe ex D Driver Combodrv Modemdrv WinMe Setup exe Click the OK button in the confirmation dialog box The setup program will copy the driver files into the correct system locations os ee Sic O Restart the system by clicking OK Troubleshooting 79 Selecting a Country You have to check if the country is selected correctly before you use the modem Incorrect Coun
20. send e mail or transfer files to or from another computer you must re install the LAN drivers see Windows Me LAN Driver Re Installation on page 85 There are two ways to hook up to a LAN You may plug directly into the back of the computer or use a LAN cable adapter To install the LAN cable to the back of the computer simply plug in the cable in the slot in the back of the computer or you may also use the LAN adapter cable to access the LAN Simply plug the adapter cable into the LAN Serial slot on the left side of the computer To install the LAN cable complete the following steps 1 Plug the LAN cable into the LAN port in the back of the computer or into the portable LAN cable connector Figure 24 LAN Cable Installation Back Left 2 Contact your SysAdmin to obtain information required to make the connection in your area 3 After the cable is connected create the connection by clicking on Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 4 Double Click s icon to pop up the network connection window 5 If you require further assistance to connect to your network contact your SysAdmin Connecting to the Internet 29 Portable LAN cable You may also connect to the LAN using the portable cable that plugs into the port provided on the left side of the computer LAN Serial Port Portable LAN cable _ gt Figure 25 Using the Portable LAN Cable 30 Users Manual Using the LAN Configuring Network Envir
21. version of the BIOS basic input output system on your computer Starting System Setup To start System Setup turn on your computer and then press and hold until the System Setup screen appears The top of the System Setup screen has a menu bar with the selections listed in Table 5 Table 5 System Setup Menus Menu Function Main Changes the basic system configuration Advanced Configures advanced features on your computer Security Enables security features including passwords and backup and virus check reminders Power Configures power management features Boot Specifies the order of boot devices and configures boot features Exit Specifies how to exit System Setup To open the menu you need to use use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name Table 6 lists the keys you can use to navigate through System Setup 52 Users Manual Table 6 System Setup Navigation Keys Navigation Key Function FT Displays the General Help window Prt Sc Esc Exits the current menu fme or a Selects different menus Pressing the ESC key at the Main lt gt menu brings you to the Exit menu M Paip N of B Moves the cursor up and down between fields v Moves the cursor forward through the cells for a highlighted field If the field has only one cell the Tab key moves the cursor down to the next field Scrolls backwards through the options for the highlighted fiel
22. 2 C Ambient temperature storage 23 104 F 5 40 C Relative humidity noncondensing operating 20 80 Relative humidity noncondensing storage 5 90 Altitude operating 0 to 8 000 ft 0 to 2 348 m Altitude storage 0 to 40 000 ft 0 to 12 192 m Shock operating 10 G for 11 ms half sine Shock nonoperating 60 G for 11 ms half sine Lithium lon Smart Battery Long Life Standard Normal Weight 420g 200g Nominal open circuit voltage 7 4 VDC 7200 mAh 7 4 VDC 3300mAh Capacity typica S i Bw i Aw Charging time approximate with computer turned off typical 4 0 hr 1 5 hr Charging time approximate with computer turned on typical 8 0 hr 3 0 hr Average battery life with no power management enabled 5 0 hr 2 0 hr External AC Adapter Operating voltage 100 240 VAC Line frequency 50 60 Hz Input current 1 2 A 100 VAC 0 6 A 240 VAC Output current 3 2A Output voltage 12 0 VDC 88 Users Manual Abbreviations Your computer s documentation uses the following abbreviations Avs ed ce ye Amperes ACw oe na ees Alternating current ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface APM Advanced Power Management ATA AT attachment refers to the hard drive interface in an AT compatible computer ATAPI AT attachment packet interface BBS Bulletin board system BIOS Basic input output system C siidesen Centigrade CD Compact disc CD ROM C
23. Battery 47 Battery Calibration Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of increasing your computer s battery life To calibrate the battery complete the following steps Calibration Notes You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery battery status LED is green The power meter may not show 100 Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully charge then fully discharge and finally fully recharge the battery again 1 Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system 2 Restart your computer and press to enter BIOS setup 3 Using the arrow keys highlight Battery Calibration in the Power menu 4 Press E to start calibration process The calibration usually takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the current battery charge 5 When the calibration process is complete recharge the battery fully Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally Expose the equipment to liquid Drop jar or damage the computer Use only approved battery chargers Do not disassemble the battery heat it above 212 F 100 C or burn it The battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated Your computer s rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste If you replace your battery with a new one Keep th
24. Configuration tab Select Enable DNS Enter host name in the Host Enter domain name in the Domain Enter DNS server address in the DNS Server Search Order Click Add If you use DHCP server this process is not needed Click OK when you finish the TCP IP set up Click Add from the Network dialog box From the Select Network Component type dialog box select protocol Click Add From the Select Network Protocol dialog box select Microsoft in the Manufactures list and then select IPX SPX compatible Protocol Click OK Repeat steps 15 to 17 Select Microsoft in the Manufactures list and then select NetBEUI Click OK In the Network window click File and Print Sharing Select both check boxes then click OK Click Network Identification tab type in anything you wish to identify this computer in Computer Name Workgroup Computer Description Keep in mind that each Computer Name is unique on a network When you finish the network set up click OK from the Network dialog box Restart your computer to update the system 32 Users Manual Using the Multi Bays in the Docking Station Your computer includes the docking station that holds a 5 25 and a 3 5 device in the two multi bays Below is a listing of the device types you may install in your docking station The default system is purchased with CD DVD ROM and FDD devices 5 25 Devices CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive CD RW drive 3 50 Devices Zip 250Mb
25. Information Icons Three icons and their associated messages appear in this manual The information icons are placed before the step information they apply to A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment or data A note informs you of special circumstances Keyboard Conventions Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are displayed in the manual using a small graphic of the button For example EJ indicates the control key Ctrl on the keyboard If you need to press two keys at the same time the key names are shown joined by a plus sign For example a 6 means that you should press the Alt key and hold it and then press the Pg Up key Using Your Documentation 1 CD ROM Device Naming Convention In many installation programs you will have to get a program from the CD ROM device The program installation sequence assumes that the CD is drive d however this is not always the case The name of the CD ROM drive is the letter following the letter assigned to your last HDD For instance if you have one HDD with two partitions the HDD is drives C and D and the CD ROM drive is then drive E Touchpad Conventions You may be asked to click or double click on items on the display screen As a general note the touchpad actions act much in the same way as a wheel mouse any differences are explained fully The object that needs to be clicked upon will
26. Notices No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the manufacturer The information within this manual is subject to change without notice The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of this material Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies Macrovision Statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Copyright 2000 All rights are reserved Notices i Important Safety Information Safety Instructions
27. The plug on this cord will fit only into a grounding type outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet If you use an extension cord with this system make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating ii Users Manual Care During Use Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it Do not spill anything on the system The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink near your system Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions If the CMOS battery requires replacement insure that a qualified technician performs the task When the computer is turned off a small amount of electrical current still flows through the computer To avoid electrical shock always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has been spilled into the system The system does not operate properly when the operating ins
28. Your system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followed Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your system Setting Up your System Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator Set up the system on a stable work surface The product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the rating label Insure that the electrical outlet you are using to power your equipment is easily accessible in case of fire or short circuit If your computer has a voltage selector switch make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure you provide adequate space at least 6 inches 15 cm around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area Never insert objects of any kind into the computer ventilation openings The computer product is equipped with a three wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use
29. a 2 Windows sO Program Files B E My Documents y MyPictures Declare We Are The E My Music independ Winner mp3 Compact Disc 0 KR We Are The Winner wma OFiles 0B Selected 2Files 32MB 23804KB Free A Figure 38 MP3 Loader q Independ Winnerwma Download Button Flash Memory Used Free Indicator Bar 5 Open the folder you saved the MP3 files on the hard disk The files will be shown in the middle part of the window in a similar manner to Windows Explorer 6 Select files you want to save to the flash memory of MP3 Player 7 Click Ae You may also use the standard windows drag and drop method to move your files Repeat this step until you have downloaded all of your selections or you have run out of memory 8 Close the MP3 loader The MP3 player will not operate with the MP3 loader open PC will be displayed in the led window of the player 9 Slide the Power Slide bar to Music mode A musical note A icon will appear on the LCD of MP3 controller 10 Press Play Stop button to play MP3 files The MP3 file number and the playing time will be displayed on the LCD of the controller Refer to the on line help of the program 44 Users Manual Voice Recorder You can use the microphone attached to the ear phone to record your voice or other sounds into the MP3 Player Recording 1 Slide the Power Slide bar to Voice mode A microphone icon will appear on t
30. an adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power management program Control Panel gt Power management in Windows Me If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when you attach the power cord the problem may be that The battery temperature is below 50 F 10 C or over 90 F 32 C If you think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold turn off the computer remove the battery and let the battery reach room temperature Then try charging the battery again The battery is defective Replace the battery with a new battery Using the Battery 51 Using System Setup The System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power savings options The settings you choose are stored in battery maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer s power is turned off When your computer is turned back on it is configured with the values found in this memory Run System Setup if you get a message prompting you to run the program You may also want to run System Setup particularly the first time you use your computer to set the time and date use security or power management features or alter the settings of other features Your computer s version of System Setup may not include all the fields listed here or may include additional fields Field names and order of appearance can vary according to the
31. and real time multimedia devices such as video cameras are supported by zoom video
32. appens the telephone company will provide advanced notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact your local distributor or Samsung Electronics Corporation at 408 544 5124 If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The user must use the accessories and cables supplied by the manufacturer to get optimum performance from the product No repairs may be done by the customer This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs vi Users Manual The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including fax machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission c
33. ation Equipment Locations will explain the details of the notebook computer and the docking station as well as other basic operations to dock and undock the computer J Notebook Computer Figure 1 Notebook amp Docking Station Introducing Your Computer 3 PC Equipment Location The figures in this section show you the location of important items on the computer LCD Latch LCD Display Power Button Keyboard Touchpad Internet Button Touchpad Buttons Video Port Speaker Z gt Fan Vent Headphone Jack Microphone Jack MP3 Controller Jack Figure 2 Front Right View of PC 4 Users Manual Security Lock Port Figure 3 Back Left View of PC The figure below is the bottom view of the PC without the Docking Station attached __ Battery Latch Battery Docking Connector Battery Latch__ lt Memory Module Compartment Figure 4 Bottom View of PC Introducing Your Computer 5 Docking Station Equipment Location The figures in this section show you the location of important items on the docking station See Using the Multi Bays in the Docking Station on page 33 5 25 Multi Bay Docking Pins Release Latch m Docking Release Lever 5 25 Multi Bay CD DVD Drive installed Eject PC Button 3 5 Multi Bay Release Latch 3 5 Multi Bay FDD installed Figure 5 Docking Station Front Right Top Docking Hook Docking Hook Security Lock Po C
34. ation number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following USOC jacks RJ11C An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or promises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant See Installation Instructions for details The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by total RENs contact the local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the Telephone Company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this h
35. call by using AT commands and communicate with others by connecting to other modems You can call this status Data mode or On line mode Troubleshooting 81 In data mode You can t use any AT commands except the command which has at the head If you stop communication and disconnect the phone the Fax modem will run in command mode again Using Command Mode during Communications Sometimes you have to use AT command while you re communicating with others via modem In this case you can use command for AT command without hanging up your telephone Pressing three times makes fax modem change to command mode Of course the telephone is not disconnected Don t press the Enter key after input Connection may be lost depending on the server If you want return to Data mode from command mode you only have to input ATO and press the Enter key to start the communications again The mode can not be transferred from the command mode to data mode depending on the server Using AT Commands AT commands can be used in the following way There s no difference between capital letters and small letters and all commands should include AT as a prefix except ones which include A instead Also Carriage Return saved in the S3 register should be entered in order to sign the end of the command AT commandPress Enter key Example ATDT 123 4567Press Enter and the modem dials to 123 4567 Display the result value After en
36. changing the LCD display and its defaults The LCD display brightness adjustment is divided into 8 levels The key combination decreases LCD brightness The key combination increases LCD brightness The LCD display default settings are Level 6 when operating on AC power Level 4 when operating on battery power LCD Cleaning Cleaning the LCD display should only be done with a soft cloth dampened with denatured alcohol Even if you change the default LCD display brightness settings the defaults listed above will be restored once you power off and then back on Notice The limits of LCD manufacturing technology allow a maximum of 10 abnormal bad pixels 14 Users Manual Tips for Using Your Computer The following information helps you avoid potential problems as you use your computer Do not try to disassemble your computer Opening the system chassis voids your warranty Only an authorized manufacturer service center can replace or add any parts inside the chassis Follow all the instructions and cautions in your computer user documentation The LCD display has a polarized surface and can be damaged easily To prevent damage avoid touching the LCD display screen Use only approved AC adapters auto adapters memory modules and other options Because a notebook computer is small and has restricted air flow around components it is more likely to overheat than a desktop computer A fan inside your
37. d Scrolls forward through the options for the highlighted field Boo og F3 Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default ft values F10 Sets the parameters for the current menu to their previous a values iter Executes commands or opens a submenu Fas Using System Setup 53 Changing Booting Priority The Boot menu in System Setup enables you to select the booting device and to set booting options Boo t Device Priority field enables You to select the order in which the computer attempts to boot from different devices The field has four options Diskette Drive Removable Devices Hard Drive and ATAPI CD DVD ROM Drive To change the booting device priority choose the device positions by completing the following 1 2 3 4 5 6 The At startup press to open System Setup Use to select the Boot menu Press in the Boot Device Priority field Highlight the option with or keys Use or EJ keys until the option moves up or down in the list of options and the number 2 3 or 4 appears beside the option Press E to return to the Boot menu default setting is 1 Diskette Drive 2 Removable Devices 3 Hard Drive 4 ATAPI CD DVD ROM Drive 7 8 9 54 Users Manual Press to go to the exit menu Select Exit Save Changes press EJ Press again to restart the computer If you want to start the system using a bootable CD change the ATAPI CD ROM Dri
38. d Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Laser Safety Note Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent exposure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive Laser Safety ix Power Cord Requirements The power cord set appliance coupler flexible cord and wall plug you received with your computer meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your equipment Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the computer For more information on power cord set requirements contact your authorized dealer reseller or service provider General Requirements The requirements listed below are applicable to all countries The length of the power cord set must be at least 6 00 feet 1 8m and a maximum of 9 75 feet 3 0m All power cord sets must be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country where the power cord set will be used The power cord set must have a minimum current capacity of 7 A and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 volts AC as required by each country s power system The appliance coupler must meet the mechanical configuration of an EN 60 320 IEC 320 Standard Sheet C13 connector for mating with appliance inlet on the
39. docked is to plug into the docking station The battery starts charging as soon as you plug the power cord into an electrical outlet The battery charges faster if the computer is turned off during charging Ensure you charge the battery fully the first time you use it See Using the Battery on page 46 for more information on using your computer s battery Using Your Computer for the First Time 11 Turning On the Computer To turn on the computer s power for the first time 1 Slide the LCD latch located on the front of the cover to the right 2 Lift up the LCD display 3 Press and then release the power button Figure 12 The power LED is on when the computer s power is on Figure 12 Turning on the Computer s Power Initial computer startup The first time you start your computer you will see the operating system registration screen There are several screens in the registration process Simply read each screen and follow the simple directions You must complete this process in order to use your computer A tutorial is provided if you require it Turning Off Your Computer Prior to shutting down your computer ensure all of your data and current work are saved The shutdown process will ask if you wish to save your work however by saving your work first the shutdown process is quicker 12 Users Manual To turn off the computer complete the following steps 1 Click gQStart on the taskbar 2 Click
40. drive 2nd HDD pack FDD Changing Devices This section will discuss changing the 5 25 and 3 5 devices The multi bay is the portion of the docking station where you change devices See Figure 5 on page 6 Changing a 5 25 Device To change from one 5 25 device to another simply follow the steps below Figure 27 Figure 27 Changing 5 25 Device Turn off the system Detach the system from the docking station Slide the 5 25 multi bay latch toward the middle of the multi bay PS ye The device will pop out approximately 2cm Using the Multi Bays in the Docking Station 33 5 Remove the device 6 Insert the new 5 25 device into the multi bay until the multi bay latch clicks Changing a 3 5 Device The method of changing a 3 5 device is same as changing a 5 25 device except you have to use 3 5 multi bay latch instead of 5 25 s Figure 28 3 5 Device Figure 28 Changing 3 5 Device 34 Users Manual Using the Disk Drives Using the Floppy Disk Drive Your computer comes with a 1 44 MB 3 5 inch floppy drive To use a floppy disk in your computer insert it into the floppy drive Figure 29 Figure 29 Inserting a Floppy Disk To remove a floppy disk press the floppy disk eject button on the front of the floppy drive To protect the data on your floppy disks follow the manufacturers guidelines Using the CD DVD ROM Drive Compact discs are designed so that you can easily in
41. e audio volume da o E le F9 Rest Puts the computer into Suspend mode To resume Rest normal operation press the power button See Power Management on page 47 m F10 Brightness down Decreases the LCD brightness n amp F11 Brightness up Increases the LCD brightness a Ga F12 Scroll In some applications sets the cursor control keys to CES Scroll scroll the page up or down while the cursor position does not change Pressing key combination again turns off the scrolling function ma fmre Home Home In some applications moves cursor to the start of the a lt line am CE PgUp PgUp In some applications moves cursor up one screen not A A necessarily a full page h PgDn PgDn In some applications moves cursor down one screen M v not necessarily a full page m E End End In some applications moves cursor to the end of the Ca gt line 20 Users Manual When you press a function key combination the system sound may be temporarily muted Internet Quick Start Button Use the internet quick start button to start your connection to the internet just by pressing one button Internet Quick Start Button Figure 17 Internet Explorer Quick Start Button User Defined Keys Magic Keyboard You may program the key combination to start any program you have installed on your computer By default the Windows calculator is assigned to the Magic Keyboard key combinat
42. e e e A e wei o e tate Tate Video Features and Configuration 65 Dual View Using the LCD and CRT as 1 Display 256 Color CRT 640 X 480 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1280 X 1064 1400 X 1050 Re LCD fresh Rate Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default 640 X 480 e e e e e e e e x x 800 X 600 e e e e e e e x x 1024 X 768 e e e e e e e x x 16 bit Color CRT 640 X 480 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1280 X 1064 1400 X 1050 Re LCD Stresh Rate Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default 640 X 480 d e e e e e e x x 800 X 600 e e e e e e e x x 1024 X 768 e e e e e x x 32 bit Color CRT 640 X 480 800 X 600 1024 X 768 1280 X 1064 1400 X 1050 Re LCD Sesh Rate Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default Optimal Default 640 X 480 e e e e A e xX xX x x 800 X 600 e e e A e x x x x 1024 X 768 A A A A A A x x x x Configuring Display Features The following sections describe how to configure the display settings on your computer Selecting a Monitor Type When you attach an external monitor to your computer Windows Me automatically selects display settings for it If you wish you can adjust the display settings by selecting a monitor type 1 2 3 4 5 66 Users Manual Click Start gt Settings gt Cont
43. e it The keys on the keyboard can be grouped into the following categories Full sized Alphanumeric typewriter keys are arranged like a standard typewriter keyboard QWERTY and are used for text entry The Windows key opens Windows menus and performs other special functions FI to F12 and the Cursor Screen Control keys when pressed together with key enable special functions 18 Users Manual The F1 to F12 keys are assigned to different functions depending on the program in use however the fis E key is usually assigned to program help Cursor and Screen control keys move the cursor They may perform other functions depending on your software Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard To clean the computer keyboard use slightly damp cotton swabs Scrub the keys and the surface around the keys Using the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols such as the plus sign Figure 16 A number or symbol on the right corner of each keypad key shows its numeric function AEE ii Figure 16 Numeric Keypad amp Numlock LED a LX 1 Num Lock LED E L B C Press to turn on the embedded numeric keypad The numeric functions of the keypad are enabled and the Num Lock LED turns on See Reading the System Status LEDs on page 26 for the
44. e old battery out of the reach of children Dispose of the old battery promptly Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old battery 48 Users Manual Removing the Battery Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer To remove the battery from the computer 1 Turn the computer s power off and close the LCD display panel 2 Undock the computer if docked See Docking Undocking your Computer on page 7 3 Turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit is facing up 4 Slide the locking battery latch to the unlock position Locking Battery Latch amp Battery Latch Figure 39 Removing the Battery Pack 5 Slide and hold the remaining battery latch outward and slide the battery out of the compartment Installing the Battery To install the battery pack follow the steps below Insert the battery into the battery compartment Ensure the correct orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly 1 With the computer s power off close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so the bottom of the unit faces up 2 Slide the battery into the battery pack into the compartment Figure 40 Ensure the battery is fully inserted into the compartment Using the Battery 49 3 Slide the battery pack latches toward the center of the computer Make sure the locking battery latch is in the lock position Figure 40 Installing the Bat
45. ed number of minutes using the power management options Standby Mode Power Management or Manual Method Standby is used mainly for conserving battery power in your notebook computer It also gives you the benefit of getting right back to your work without waiting for the computer to restart Standby turns off your monitor and hard disks placing your entire system in a low power state When you return to your computer restores your desktop exactly as you left it Itis recommended that you do not enter standby mode with less than 20 battery power 5 Click OK to set your power management options and close the window The manual lt Fn F9 gt key combination will not work to go into Standby or Hibernate modes while you are playing a multimedia program or using the USB camera 60 Users Manual Advanced Power Management Schemes This section discusses the advanced power management schemes There are two buttons that you can use to manually conserve power To enter the power management window complete the following 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double Click E icon to display the Power Options Properties window 3 Click the Advanced tab to display the advanced power management options Power Options Properties J 2 x Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced ibemate nl A Select the behaviors you want Options Advanced Tab I Prompt for password when computer goes off standby and hibernate
46. ge usage All batteries lose their charge if they sit unused for an extended time period When not used battery can discharge fully in 2 to 3 months Increasing Battery Life If you plan to use your notebook computer without the docking station increase battery life using the following methods General Environment Using the methods below you can increase battery life by as much as 1 5 times Detach the docking station Detach any unnecessary USB and PS 2 devices camera mouse keyboard etc Do not use any Multimedia programs Windows Media Player audio video CDs unless absolutely necessary Adjust LCD Brightness Reducing the LCD display brightness will reduce the power consumption of the battery However if you require the screen to be bright the computer will automatically reduce the brightness after 20 minutes of inactivity The screen will be returned to original settings when you resume your activities To reduce the LCD display brightness use the key combination Power Management To change the time until your computer goes into reduced power modes use the system power management function 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double Click Power Options The power options panel enables you to reduce the time until your computer goes into standby mode for example See Using Power Management Options on page 57 for instructions on how to use this battery saving tool Using the
47. harges In order to program this information into your fax machine refer to your communications software user manual Canadian Users Radio Interference Regulations ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada DOC notice for products fitted with an IC compliant modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operation and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should make sure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations To avoid electrical
48. he LCD of MP3 controller 2 Press REC Erase button to record your voice The track number and recording time will be shown on the LCD of the MP3 controller 3 Press REC Erase button again to finish recording 4 To listen to what you recorded press Play Stop button Delete Recording 1 Select a file recorded file from your MP3 controller that you wish to delete 2 Press REC Erase button for greater than 1 second Next ERASE message is displayed and blinks on the LCD it means that the MP3 Player is ready to erase what you have chosen 3 When ERASE message is blinking press REC Erase button for greater than 1 second to erase the file If you are using MP3 Loader program it is easier to erase the file by deleting a file from flash memory Multi Media Functions Equipment 45 Using the Battery Your computer uses a smart rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet The smart battery gives a accurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operating time by enabling effective power management in operating systems that take advantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery Charging the Battery Your computer s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the power to the computer and to an electrical outlet If the computer is off the battery charges faster than if the computer s power is on A
49. he following command before trying the connection and check modem initialization ATX3 amp W And add 9 as the external line prefix in our example of the phone number when using the dial command ATDT9 123 4567 Screen displays random or garbage characters during communications After your modem has connected to the on line service your screen may display garbage characters or after images in screen transitions This problem is caused by a mismatch of the terminal modes between communications service and communications programs You need to match the terminal modes to each other Refer the user s guide of the communications program you re using Reports error message that insufficient Hard Disk space is available Delete the unnecessary messages or data you received by Modem or Fax every one to three months as required If you re using WWW of the internet many picture and data files can get downloaded to your HARD DISK every time you visit a home page which will consume a lot of your HARD DISK space Delete the unnecessary messages or data you received by Modem or Fax every one to three months as required For more detailed information about the method of deleting refer to the help of the Web browser you ve been using or your user s guide Depending on telephone line status or types of Fax machines programs that send receive the Fax Fax transmission reception may not work correctly In that case please try other Fax
50. he window which you want to drag using the touchpad 2 Press the left touchpad button and hold it 3 Drag the window using the touchpad Cursor in Windows Title Bar Title Bar and Hold Click the Window Penca LP Drag your finger to move the window Figure 20 Dragging a window Area or multiple item selection The drag function may be used to select an area or multiple items in an area by clicking in one area and then dragging to create a selection window The items inside the window will be selected 24 Users Manual Scroll The touchpad has a scroll function Scroll along the right edge of the touchpad to scroll up and down Scroll along the bottom edge of the touchpad to scroll right and left However this function may not work in some programs Scroll Directions Ga A Figure 21 Scrolling using the touchpad Touchpad Buttons You can use the buttons below the touchpad in the same way you would use standard wheel mouse buttons For more information on these features and other features supported by your mouse driver such as button assignment see the Mouse properties in the Control Panel Using the Touchpad 25 Reading the System Status LEDs System Status LEDs show the status of computer functions Figure 22 System Status LEDs Table 4 LED Functions LED Name Function Num Lock Changes a portion of the keyboard to a n
51. ic or Ask me before automatically changing CPU speed changes based on the power supply source 2 Each power supply option has a drop down window and when you click on the arrow the drop down selector appears displayed in number above These options allow the user to set operation of the CPU based on the power supply source 3 These are the available options for each type of supplied power 4 The Intel R SpeedStep technology Advanced popup window has 3 options that are self explanatory 58 Users Manual Basic Power Management Schemes This section discusses the basic schemes of power management when the computer is operating on battery power or using AC power Standby vs Hibernation Standby unlike hibernation mode does not store unsaved information on your hard disk it s stored only in the computer memory If there is an interruption in power the information is lost So before putting your computer on standby you should save your files Changing Devices Do not change devices while in standby or hibernate modes To enter the power management window complete the following 1 2 3 4 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double Click ey icon to display the Power Options Properties window Click the Power Schemes tab to display the basic power management options Select the time that you wish each of the following actions to occur in Battery and AC power mode Turn off the monitor
52. ing 83 ATX4 ATZ AT amp F AT amp V AT amp W AT amp Zn x AT MS X 84 Users Manual Dials after dial tone is detected Initializes modem Loads the factory default configuration profile Shows current configuration Saves user profile Stores the dial string in modem memory n 0 3 x phone number e g AT amp Z0 1235678 Automatically calls the stored phone number by using the following command ATDTSORecalls the stored phone number as AT amp ZO by tone dial ATDPSORecalls the stored phone number as AT amp ZO by pulse dial Sets protocol for modem connection X V90 V34 AT MS V90 default setting Try to connect with V 90 max 56 Kbps AT MS V34 Try to connect with V 34 max 33 6 Kbps Windows Me LAN Driver Re Installation Before you begin verify that the Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter is installed otherwise you will have to install it LAN Driver Re Installation Windows Me has its own PCI Ethernet Adapter driver simply install the LAN driver according to the instructions below O a OS A OG UNS 13 14 15 16 17 18 Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double click B icon Click the Device Manager tab Double click Network Adapters in the list area Click the Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter Click Update Driver in the Driver tab Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced Click Next Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location
53. ion To reprogram the Magic Keyboard follow the steps below 1 Double Click pa icon on the Windows taskbar or click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double Click F amp icon 3 Select User Key from the drop down menu 4 Use the Browse button to locate the program you wish to assign to the Magic Keyboard key combination 5 Click on your program choice to select it 6 Click OK Using the Keyboard 21 MagicKeyboard 2 x F Key Setup E Display Setup p Magic Keyboard Key Definition List Cee SSS S Ya User Key mue ker m MagicKeyboard Options Use the MagicKeyboard key definition o If you do not use this option MagicKeyboard is not used BBR and Windows key definition will be used IV Show icon on the taskbar Sound Effects Use sound effects when key is pressed Cancel Spp Figure 18 Magic Keyboard Program Interface 7 Click OK to close window and complete programming the Magic Keyboard You may also program the internet button to open the internet browser program you wish to use 22 Users Manual Using the Touchpad Your computer is equipped with a touchpad which is an integrated pointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions Figure 19 The touchpad is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works with a touch of your finger Figure 19 Touchpad Operation Touchpad Precautions Do not use sharp mag
54. k Next when the dialog appears saying that Windows is now ready to re install the driver Click OK when the dialog appears saying that Windows has finished installing Restart the system to update your files Changing the Video Driver It is possible that you may want to update your video driver or that your installed video driver has become corrupt so that the display is unusable Windows Me Reinstallation If your system crashes and you have to reinstall Windows Me you will have to reinstall the S3 Savage IX Video Driver To reinstall the driver complete the following steps 1 Insert System Software CD ROM to CD ROM drive 2 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 3 Double Click WY icon 4 Click Settings gt Advanced in Display Properties 5 Click Adapter tab 6 Click Change The Update Device Driver Wizard window appears 7 Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced 8 Click Next 9 Select Specify a location and input D Driver Graphics WinME 10 Click Next 11 Click Next 12 Restart your system Troubleshooting 87 Specifications Table 7 gives the specifications for your slim notebook computer Table 7 Hardware Specifications Dimension LCD viewing area 12 1 System 27 3 mm w x 22 7 mm d x 21 24 3 mm h Docking 27 4 mm w x 23 0 mm d x 25 27 mm h Total Weight 2 4 2 5 Kg Environment Ambient temperature operating 50 90 F 10 3
55. location of the Num Lock LED While the numeric functions are enabled you can temporarily return a key to its normal function by pressing and the key For example to type the letter m press E this operation displays the letter m To turn the numeric keypad off press again The Num Lock LED turns off Using the Keyboard 19 Using Special Function Keys The function key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another keys Table 2 shows the special key combinations Table 2 Description of Special Function Key Combinations Fn Key Key E Key Function Combinations Name y AO F1 Print screen Takes a picture of the open screen which you can Prt Sc paste into many graphics programs E 5 F2 System request Reserved for use in software programs ss Sys Rq F3 Euro key This key combination can generate Euro Mark as tos other Eurokey am mi F4 Magic keyboard Gives the user the ability to quick launch a program vV using the Magic keyboard key combination Windows Calculator is the default program an G F5 CRT LCD Switches the display between the LCD the external a CRT LCD monitor and simultaneous display on both the LCD and the external monitor a tue F6 Mute Turns the audio output on and off ss Mute mn fe F7 Volume down Decreases the audio volume aes dy D a F8 Volume up Increases th
56. m Your system has a MP3 player integrated inside the computer chassis You can download songs from internet and save them on your system You can use the MP3 player to listen to music even though the system is powered off FF Forward REW Rewind REC Erase Power slide bar Off Music Voice LCD Equalizer Preset Classic Rock Pop Ear phone connector Figure 34 MP3 Controller Top Right View Ead REP Repeat Repeat repeat one MP3 file All repeat every MP3 file Shuffle mix the order of the file VOL Volume HOLD Lock the MP3 controller buttons except the Power slide bar Figure 35 MP3 Controller Bottom Left View 42 Users Manual Listening to a MP3 file To listen to your MP3 files simply follow the steps below 1 Make a new folder on your system hard drive to store your MP3 files 2 Connect MP3 controller to its jack on front of a system SR eo lt x SRS ASRS gt Coo o o EEEREN ESSAS Ses SS SSE S233 ISSN Figure 36 Connecting MP3 Controller 3 Connect ear phone to the MP3 controller Ear phones Figure 37 Headphone Hookup 4 Click Start gt MP3 Loader gt MP3 Loader Multi Media Functions Equipment 43 i MP3 Loader a loj xj File E Edt E View HelplH cy m x Wa ay a x amp 9 Folder C C My Documents My Music E Hard Disk Flash Memory S My Computer a J Local Disk C wine C _RESTORE Declare We Are The
57. n on using your computer for the first time Installing the Battery The first step in using your notebook computer is to determine the normal use for your computer Two batteries Standard and Long Life come with the computer and both go into the same slot The standard battery may be used whether the computer is in the docking station or not the long life battery may only be used when the PC is not in the docking station Ensure that both battery latches are slid fully toward the center of the computer The long life battery cannot be used with the PC in the docking station Standard Battery 10 Users Manual AC Adapter Your computer runs on power from the battery in the computer or from an electrical outlet The first time that you use your computer fully charge the battery using the AC adapter see Figure 11 To attach the power cord complete the following Power Cords Many countries have different power cord configurations Your computer should be supplied with the correct one for your area If not contact the supplier 1 Plug the AC adapter into the power connector on the back side of the computer 2 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to an electrical outlet DC in Port ac lt D NY Power Cor K a w sA 2A Power Connector AC Adapter Figure 11 Connecting the AC Adapter The power connector may be plugged into either the computer or the docking station The preferred method when
58. nd to make backup copies of your files Using Your Computer for the First Time 15 Travelling with Your Computer Air Travel If you are travelling by air follow these tips Take the computer with you as carry on luggage Do not check the computer with your baggage Allow the computer and disks to go through the X ray security devices Do not hand carry disks through the walk through metal detectors which can cause loss of data Make sure that the battery is charged or the power cord is easily accessible You may be required to turn on the computer for airport security personnel Be prepared to turn off the computer during take off and landing Locking your Computer As a precaution when you are travelling you should keep your computer as safe as possible An option to do this is the Security Lock System Follow the Security Lock System manufacturers instructions for specific installation and use The following figure shows generally how to use the lock Figure 14 Security Lock System 16 Users Manual Handling Spills Sweet liquids leave a sticky residue that may jam the keyboard despite your efforts to dry it Some liquids damage the polarized LCD screen If your screen is damaged contact your authorized manufacturer s service center for a replacement Do not spill anything on your computer The best way to avoid spills is to not eat or drink around your computer If you do spill something on your compute
59. netic or heavy items on your touchpad doing so may cause damage Press on the touchpad gently The touchpad responds to light pressure The following sections will basically explain how to use the touchpad Table 3 lists the general actions associated with the touchpad Table 3 Touchpad Click Conventions Action Process Comment Click Depress the touchpad left button and This will cause a process to begin release Double Click Quickly click the left touchpad button This will cause a process to begin two times Click Hold Depress the touchpad button and do This is used to move drag objects to new not release locations Right Click Depress the touchpad right button and This is usually used to obtain information release about an object or start a process PS 2 Mouse You may change the setup in Setup gt Advanced Menu Disabled prevents both the touchpad and external PS 2 port from functioning Single mouse default enables the external PS 2 port or the touchpad and external PS 2 port has priority Dual Mouse allows the use of both the touchpad and PS 2 port Using the Touchpad 23 Double Click Tap Select the window or icon by tapping once on a touchpad You can start program process in the window by double tapping the touch pad quickly or you can use the touchpad buttons Drag Move To move a window to change the view on the desktop complete the following 1 Click the window title bar or icon in the bottom of t
60. ng to the Internet 27 Using the Modem Your Notebook computer will have a Modem LAN installed in your computer Precautions Before Use If you connect the modem to a digital phone line the modem may be damaged DOS support Windows Me does not support pure DOS mode and the modem does not support a DOS box in Windows So you can not use a communication application using in DOS Using the Modem on a PBX system If you use a simple terminal program Type the ATX3 amp W or ATX3 command as an initialization command If you use a Windows Communication Program Follow the instructions below 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double Click 3 icon 3 Click Properties in the General tab section 4 Check off Wait for dial tone before dialing check box in the Connection tab section Click OK to close the dialog box om 6 Click OK to close Modem Properties dialog box MODEM Notes 1 Inthe US due to FCC limitations speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible transmit power levels during download transmissions Actual data speeds will vary depending on line conditions 2 In order to use the 56K feature be sure to check if the standards supported by the on line service provider and the modem are identical 3 If you use a PBX phone system you can not connect using the 56K mode due to line loss 28 Users Manual Installing a LAN Cable Before you can obtain information on the Internet
61. ning operating system programs required to start your computer A boot disk can be a floppy disk hard drive or compact disc Byte The basic unit of measure for computer memory A character such as a letter of the alphabet uses one byte of memory Computer memory is often measured in kilobytes 1 024 bytes or megabytes 1 048 576 bytes Each byte is made up of eight bits For more information on bytes and bits see an introductory book on computers Cache memory Cache is very fast zero wait state memory located between the microprocessor and main memory Cache reduces the average time required by the microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently accessed data in the cache CardBus CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32 bit PC Cards Hardware in the computer and the Windows operating system provide support for the 32 bit cards The voltage of 32 bit cards 3 3 volts is lower than that of 16 bit cards 5 volts The 32 bit cards can transmit more data at a time than the 16 bit cards thus increasing their speed CMOS memory CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor memory is powered by the CMOS battery The System Setup settings and other parameters are maintained in CMOS memory Even when you turn your computer off the information in CMOS memory is saved COM port COM stands for communication COM ports are the serial ports in your computer Compact Disc A compact disc CD
62. odule carefully Hold them only by the edges To install a memory module 1 Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up 2 Using a screwdriver remove the screw that holds the memory module compartment door in place Figure 47 Figure 47 Removing the Memory Module Compartment Door 3 Grasp the edge of the door and pull the door off the chassis Memory Module Precautions When removing the module pull on the plastic portion of the connector slots tabs only Do not pull on the metal part of the tabs this may damage the tabs Using Options 73 4 Remove the installed module if necessary a Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly until the edge of the memory module pops up b Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the compartment 5 Align the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot 6 Push the memory module into the slot at a slight angle until the connectors are fully engaged Figure 48 AE Figure 48 Installing a Memory Module 7 Push down on the edge of the memory module until the module snaps into place 8 Align the memory module compartment door with the compartment and push the door down until it snaps into place 9 Reinstall the screw you removed in step 2 10 Turn on the computer and perform a complete POST to check the memory integrity 74 Users Manual Troubleshooting If you ever have difficulty running your computer
63. ompact disc read only memory CIN pe p enos Centimeters COM Communication as in communication port CMOS Complementary metal oxide semiconductor DC Direct current DMA Direct memory access DPMS Display power management signaling DRAM Dynamic random access memory DSTN Double layer super twist nematic ECP Extended capabilities port EPP Enhanced parallel port ae Fahrenheit FIR Fast infrared eee Feet eee gram ee ee Gravity GB Gigabytes BYP ieee hour Abbreviations 89 IDE Integrated drive electronics Mg ec ad aes Inches VO Input output IrDA Infrared Data Association IRQ Interrupt request line ISA Industry Standard Architecture KB Kilobytes kg Kilograms LAN Local area network PAE Pounds LBA Logical block addressing ECD 3 c e Liquid crystal display 1 EEn Meters mA Milliampere mAhr Milliampere hour MB Megabyte mm millimeter MPEG Motion Picture Experts Group MPU Microprocessor unit ms Millisecond PDF Portable document format PC oocres Personal computer POD ecrn Peripheral component interconnect PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association POST Power on self test PNP pects Plug and play PS 2 Personal System 2 RAM Random access memory ROM Read
64. omposite TV Out Port PS 2 Port Docking Release Lever LAN Port DC in Port Figure 6 Docking Station Top Back Left 6 Users Manual Speaker 3 5 Multi Bay Disk Drive FDD Drive 5 25 Multi Bay Disk Drive CD DVD ROM Drive Figure 7 Docking Station Bottom Docking Undocking your Computer The docking station allows you to use this system as a desktop PC Connect the AC adapter to the docking station when it is installed to the computer Docking your Computer You may dock your computer while the computer is off or on however the preferred and safer method is with the power off To install your computer into the docking station with the power off complete the following steps 1 Disconnect the AC adapter from the system 2 Place the front part of a system on two hooks of the docking station 3 Press the back part of a system until it clicks into the docking station fully Introducing Your Computer 7 Front of the System Back of the System Docking Hook Figure 8 Docking Sequence To dock your computer with the power on simply place the computer on the docking hooks and press down on the area above the keyboard Dock Change When the docking station is connected properly then the Dock Change message shows When the Dock Change message disappears you may use the system Press the system on both sides not the middle to ensure that the docking connector is completely
65. on disappears while changing the resolution and color Display properties settings The resolution and the color you chose in the Display properties is not supported by the video chip Change the resolution and the color to 1024 x 768 and 16 bit If the connected CRT monitor display is not steady If the refresh rate is not optimal to the connected CRT then this problem may occur To correct this problem do the following Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double Click the Display icon to open the Display properties Select Settings Click the Advanced button Click the Adapter tab Adjust the Refresh rate to optimal or other selections until you see the CRT clearly Modem Problems NOP WN My modem doesn t connect to services or disconnects during communication If your modem has difficulty in connecting to on line services and sustaining communications firstly check the quality of the phone line Interference from certain devices or poor line power conditions may degrade the quality of your connection Under these conditions gradually reduce the communication speed of your modem until a reliable connection is achieved Check your on line service provider Service line or service may be halted Troubleshooting 77 78 Users Manual When using a PBX phone system I can t dial on my modem If you use a PBX phone system you may need to press a number i e 9 to connect to an external line you should enter t
66. onment 1 2 3 Complete the installation of the Network Adapter Driver Double Click 38 icon in the control panel Click Network Configuration tab then ensure that the Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter is installed LL 2x Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed I NDIS 1394 Net Adapter Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter X7 TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter X7 TCP IP gt NDIS 1394 Net Adapter Yo TCP IP gt Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks Add Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Windows Logon i Eile and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks Figure 26 Installing the LAN Driver Select TCP IP gt Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter in the list of network components in the installed list Click Properties The TCP IP Properties window opens Click IP Address tab Select Specify an IP address and then enter your IP address and the appropriate subnet mask If you use a DHCP server select Obtain an IP address automatically Click Gateway tab Connecting to the Internet 31 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Enter gateway address in the New gateway Click Add If you use DHCP server this process is not needed Click DNS
67. ot occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules This device complies with Par t15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by manufacturer could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product FCC ID A3LS760 Regulatory Compliance Statements v FCC part 68 applicable to products fitted with USA modems This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registr
68. ows media player See Figure 32 Press the button on your CD ROM drive The drive tray opens and you can remove the CD from the CD ROM drive For more information on playing compact discs see the Help menu in the Windows Media Player window 40 Users Manual Movie Maker You can edit audio and video data using this Movie Maker that is included with Windows Me It is also possible to make a slide show with each frame or picture To start the program Click Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Windows Movie Maker E Windows Movie Maker Untitled Fle Edt View Cip Ply Help z Tool Bar DSa ee X E Esee See aed a 3 E E Colection 3 My Cotections ___ Monitor Collections SS PM ease ve re bt Workspace 9 _ gt ES Figure 33 Windows Movie Maker Please refer to the on line help manual to operate the Windows Movie Maker Volume Control Using the Keyboard Changing the volume with your keyboard Use to decrease the volume or 7 EJ to increase the volume Using the Volume Control Icon Double Click sf icon in the active program tray The Volume Control window pops up Use this window to adjust the volume You can pop up a simple volume slider by a single click of icon Multi Media Functions Equipment 41 MP3 Player The flash memory size of the MP3 Player is 32 MB but the memory size could be different from system to syste
69. partment or the 3 5 multi bay of the docking station 64 128 and 256 MB SDRAM memory modules that enable you to upgrade your computer s memory to a maximum of 320MB A CD ROM drive module 5 25 Multi bay A DVD ROM drive module 5 25 Multi bay A CD RW drive module 5 25 Multi bay A Zip 250 Mb drive 3 5 Multi bay The options that are available may change periodically Contact your reseller for updated information on current and new options Memory Module You can increase system memory by installing an optional 64 128 or 256 MB memory module Before You Install Memory To prevent personal injury and damage to the equipment follow the precautions listed here before installing a memory module Take the following precautions when installing a memory module Before you remove the memory module compartment door turn off the computer unplug the power cord and remove the battery Also disconnect any peripheral devices Before handling a memory module discharge any static electricity by touching a grounded surface or using a grounding wrist strap 72 Users Manual Do not insert objects with conductive material such as metal screwdrivers or graphite pencils into the memory module compartment Be careful in handling the metal plate of the memory door To avoid possible system problems use only an approved memory module in your computer Installing a Memory Module Handle a memory m
70. pproximate charging times for the Li Ion battery are 1 5 hours with the computer off Standard battery and 3 hours Long Life battery 4 hours with the computer on Standard battery and 8 hours Long Life battery While the battery is charging normally the battery Status LED on the computer is amber See Reading the System Status LEDs on page 26 for the location of the battery Status LED When the battery is fully charged the LED changes to green When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long period of storage the initial battery life is shorter than normal Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge recharge cycles Follow these rules for charging your battery A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery This can help extend the life of the battery Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 50 F 10 C or over 90 F 32 C If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time a month or more you should completely charge the battery After you have done so remove the battery from the unit 46 Users Manual All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge You may need to replace your battery pack after a year of avera
71. r turn it off and unplug it immediately then do the following If you spill liquid on the keyboard drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible Be careful not to let the liquid drip onto the LCD panel Allow the system to dry for several days before trying to use it If you spill liquid on an external keyboard or keypad unplug it and drain as much of the liquid as possible Allow the keyboard to sit at room temperature for a full day before trying to use it If you spill liquid on the LCD panel clean it immediately with a soft cloth and denatured alcohol Do not use water window cleaner acetone aromatic solvent or dry rough towels to clean it Using Your Computer for the First Time 17 Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 81 key keyboard Figure 15 By pressing designated key combinations you can have access to all the key functions of a full sized keyboard Keyboard configuration is different from one country to another however the operation of the keys and key combinations remain the same Function amp Special purpose Hot Keys Embedded Numeric Keypad 2 3 Pl os ITD AANA GA E E E a all ses Boe Alphanumeric Keys Windows Key Function Key Cursor Screen Control Keys Figure 15 US Keyboard Although the layout of the keys on your computer s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer s keyboard the keyboard feels like a full sized keyboard when you us
72. rds When a card is not in use carry it in its protective carrying case Some PC Cards include cables that extend from the back of the cards Be careful not to bend or put excessive strain on these cables Using PC Cards You can install PC Cards while the computer is on To insert a PC Card into a slot 1 Push the slot door in with the PC Card 2 Align the card with a slot and insert the card into the slot until it locks in place See Using PC Cards on page 37 Working with PCMCIA PC Cards 37 The eject button for the card slot operates in two steps therefore to remove a PC Card 1 Push the eject button once to pop it outward 2 Push the eject button again then the card will be ejected PC Card Insert PC card with product information facing up Figure 31 Inserting a PC Card Windows Me Windows Me automatically assigns computer resources such as communication ports and memory addresses to the PC Card installed in your computer To remove a PC Card from your computer if your operating system is Windows Me Use the following procedures to remove PC Cards or you may lose data that is being stored to a card 1 Click iz icon on the taskbar 2 Select the name of the card you want to remove and then click the Stop button 3 Push the card eject button on the side of the PC Card slot when prompted to do so 4 Pull the card out of the PC Card slot 38 Users Manual Multi Media Functions Equipment
73. rol Panel Click the Settings tab The Settings screen appears Double Click By icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Advanced button The Advanced Properties screen appears Click the Monitor tab Click Change The Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears 7 Click Next 8 Select Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want radio button 9 Click Next 10 Select Show all hardware radio button 11 Select the manufacturer and model setting that matches your external monitor Your computer has an intelligent video chip set that automatically matches your LCD panel resolution and frequency when an external monitor is not present 12 Click Next 13 The Update Device Driver Wizard screen appears showing the driver location of the device you have selected 14 Click Next 15 Follow any prompts that appear on the screen Changing Color Depth and Resolution To change the colour depth and resolution of your LCD or external monitor 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double Click By icon The Display Properties window appears Video Features and Configuration 67 3 Click the Settings tab The Settings screen appears Display Properties HE Display Properties Settings Display Jr Digtal Flat Panel 1024x768 on 53 Inc Savage IX w MV z Colors Screen area Tue Color 32 bit Less y 1024 by 768 pixels F Ex
74. roperties screen appears CoS sw Se Click the S3DuoVue tab The system will now try to detect a TV connected to the TV out port 9 Put a tick in the box under the TV symbol if it is detected If the TV symbol is greyed out then the system has not detected a TV check that the TV standard in the System Setup is set correctly and that the TV is turned on and connected properly And you can not use TV out port in DOS mode 10 Click OK 11 Follow the prompts that appear on the screen Video Features and Configuration 69 Using Duo View Mode Single View mode is used to be the basic display method until now which displays same view on all the display devices connected to a system While Duo View mode is the Extended screen mode supported in Windows Me which displays separate views one ach display devices connected to a system The default setting on your system is Single View mode Setting Duo View Mode To set Duo View mode on your system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connect peripheral display device such as monitor or TV to your system and start the system Select Start gt Settings gt Control panel Double Click E icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab The Settings screen appears Click the second monitor among two monitor pictures When Do you want to enable this monitor message appears then select Yes Click OK To confirm whether the system is set properly with Duo
75. s are the industry standard and necessary for any fax modem It is used with the S register to set the modem status Generally AT commands are used by directly entering the command into any communications program like Hyper terminal You can do the jobs below more easily by using AT commands Calling up or hanging up the phone in order to communicate by Computer modem Choosing a modem in order to make the most efficient communication status But as the communication programs are becoming more efficient and more intelligent nowadays users do not have to know all the AT commands Only a few basic commands are enough for computer communications Before Using AT Commands AT commands can be used by entering them into terminal based communication programs directly Hyper terminal CrossTalk Procomm etc CompuServe America On line applications are not terminal based communication programs but they are the communication programs based on a Graphic environment This kind of program can initiate the modem setting by entering AT commands in a menu having a modem initialization command What you have to know before using AT commands is that there are two kinds of modes when you use it Command mode If you turn on your computer and start communication by a communication program you can see a prompt on the terminal screen Under such conditions you can use AT commands like calling etc DATA mode In command mode you can
76. sert one into the computer when you need it and then remove it DVD Notes You may also purchase an optional CD DVD device to view videos recorded on the CD DVD medium You will have to install the provided DVD software to view the DVD Title Using the Disk Drives 35 1 Press the button on the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive and the tray slides out Do not lean on the tray because it will not support much weight CD DVD drive precautions Do not place reflective objects in the disc slot because of possible hazardous laser emissions The laser beam used in this CD DVD ROM drive is harmful to the eyes Do not attempt to disassemble the CD DVD ROM drive Refer servicing to your authorized service center Do not touch the CD DVD lens doing so may damage the device CD DVD tray fails to slide out The tray may be stuck in which case straighten out a paper clip s insert it into the Emergency Eject hole in the front of the CD DVD ROM and push it until the tray ejects CD DVD LED On ALED on the drive tray is on when the computer is reading from a CD Do not remove a disc when this LED is on Proper CD DVD Handling Techniques To clean a CD DVD wipe from the center outwards with clean and dry cloth Remove the CD DVD when the drive activity LED is off 2 Insert a CD DVD label side up or remove a disc if you have finished using it 3 Push the tray in gently to close the drive tray Figure 30 Emergency Eject Hole CD
77. shock or equipment malfunction do not attempt to make electrical ground connections by yourself Contact the appropriate inspection authority or an electrician as appropriate Regulatory Compliance Statements vii Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should make sure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 viii Users Manual Laser Safety All systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standar
78. so you can select the driver you want Click Next 11 12 Click Have Disk Insert the Recovery CD in the CD Drive Type D Driver Combodrv Landrv WinMe in the Copy manufacturer s files from Select the Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter Click OK Verify the Samsung SEM 2100iL MiniPCI LAN Adapter is displayed on the device wizard Click Next Click Finish Windows has finished re installing an updated driver for your hardware device Click Yes to restart your computer and complete the driver re installation Troubleshooting 85 Windows Me Sound Driver Re Installation When you add a new sound device Windows Me will recognize the addition of PCI Mul timedia Audio Device and start the driver re installation process automatically This also applies to reinstallation if problems occur Sound Driver Re Installation When Windows ME automatically detects a PCI Multimedia Audio Device click Nex BEE Ree CS JON RS Ne _ a rn S 13 14 86 Users Manual t and Finish Insert the System Software CD ROM Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double Click System icon Choose Device Manager tab Select Sound Video and Game controller and ESS Allegro PCI Audio WDM Click Properties Click Update Driver Select Specify the location of the driver Advanced Click Next Check Specify a location and type D Audio Winme Click Next Clic
79. st A PC Card does not work correctly Make sure that the PC Card is inserted left side up in the PC Card slot Check that the card is inserted fully into the slot If you are using a PC Card modem check the modem cable connections Troubleshooting 75 The System Setup settings are not retained when you turn off the computer The CMOS battery inside the computer may need to be replaced The CMOS battery provides power to save the system BIOS information when the computer is turned off Normally the CMOS battery lasts for several years Do not attempt to open the chassis and replace this battery yourself or your warranty is void Have an authorized the manufacturer s service center replace the CMOS battery No sound Verify if the mute check box is checked or the volume is not turned down in the pop up menu by clicking the speaker icon of the task bar Can not use the ZV card Check if the driver for the ZV card is VPE type Contact the ZV card manufacturer for detailed information Video Problems Nothing appears on the LCD panel when you turn on the computer Adjust the brightness on a TFT LCD Are you using an external monitor If so press to return to the LCD panel Error Message when entering Power Management while in Duo View mode If the secondary monitor is set to 256 colors this error message could appear Change the color of the secondary monitor to high color 16bit Nothing appears on the external moni
80. tend my Windows desktop orta this monitor Advanced esolution Slider Color Palette Figure 44 Display Properties Window 4 To change the colour depth click the arrow next to Color palette and select the colour depth you want 5 To change the resolution click and drag the slider under the Screen area until you select the resolution you want 6 Click OK 7 Follow the prompts that appear on the screen 68 Users Manual Using the TV Out Port This feature is only available with Windows Me Using the TV out port a compatible TV or other compatible display device can be connected and an image displayed No Audio is transmitted through the TV Out port To check if and how your TV displays the TV out signal see the documentation included with your TV Concurrent enabling of the LCD and TV is not supported Therefore it is FI Gaal ais either the TV or LCD is used While TV is ON pressing no camel disables TV Out To enable TV out 1 Connect the TV to the TV Out port using an appropriate cable 2 Enter System Setup and under the Advanced menu set TV Out Mode to the appropriate standard for your TV Default is NTSC if you need to change go to BIOS setup Reboot your computer Click the Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double Click By icon The Display Properties window appears Click the Settings tab The Settings screen appears Click the Advanced Properties button The Advanced P
81. tering AT commands the result value is displayed on the screen The result value can be displayed during communication Generally the result will be OK According to the ATV command the result can be displayed as Words or numeral letters ATVO Display as numeral letters ATV 1 Display as English words 82 Users Manual Basic AT Commands A ATA ATO ATEn E0 El Repeats the previous command in the buffer Responds manually to incoming RING signals Switches from on line mode to command mode Switches from command mode to on line mode Echo control Disables echoing of the commands to the screen Enables echoing of the commands to the screen ATDT phone numberTouch tone dial ATDP phone numberPulse dial ATHn HO H1 ATLn LO 1 L2 L3 ATMn MO M1 M2 M3 ATS0 n ATS0 ATX3 Hook control On Hook same as hang up Off Hook same as hold on Modem speaker loudness control Low volume Medium volume High volume Modem speaker control Disables modem speaker Enables only when in connection procedure Enables always Enables until carrier has been detected after connection Sets SO register value n range 0 255 Sets the number of incoming ring signals before answering Modem responds after ringing as many times as specified in n value If the value of n is 0 ATA command should be entered for auto answer Displays SO register value on the terminal Dials after waiting for specified time Troubleshoot
82. tery Monitoring the Battery Charge Battery life is affected by factors such as the power management settings in System Setup the applications you use and the brightness settings of the LCD Under normal usage the battery charge lasts approximately 3 hours for standard battery undocked 1 1 2 on standard battery docked and approximately 5 hours for the long life battery undocked Battery life estimates are subject to variation The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual 50 Users Manual Power Meter The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of computer power AC or batteries You may monitor the battery charge or usage by using the Power Meter To access the power meter click icon on the task bar or click Start gt Control Panel gt Power Options gt Power Meter tab V Show meter on taskbar T Show the details for each battery r Power status Current power source AC power ae Total battery power remaining 97 3 Figure 41 Power Meter You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the La icon a small dialog box will display the of charge Battery Warnings If the battery charge is low about 10 you have approximately 5 10 minutes of battery life left You should Save your work and Connect the power cord the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery You c
83. the sharpness or clarity of the image on your LCD screen Resolution is measured by the number of pixels the computer s screen can display For example a resolution of 800x600 means that the screen can display 800 pixels in row and can display 600 rows The more pixels displayed the higher the resolution and the better the image ROM read only memory Permanent computer memory dedicated to a particular function For example the instructions for starting the computer when you first turn on power are contained in ROM You cannot write to ROM ROM is not the same as RAM Sector Also known as disk sector The portion of a track that is numbered and can hold a specified number of characters usually 512 KB Shadow RAM A write protected area of RAM that contains a copy of the BIOS As the computer boots the BIOS is copied from its permanent location in ROM to RAM The BIOS can be executed much faster in RAM than in ROM The BIOS remains in shadow RAM until you turn off the computer TFT thin film transistor LCD A TFT LCD uses a separate transistor circuit to control each pixel This technology provides the best resolution for an LCD screen A TFT LCD is also sometimes called an active matrix LCD Zoomed video Zoomed video technology enables zoom video PC Card to transfer data directly from the card to video and audio systems without going through the microprocessor This process improves video performance Video conferencing
84. those in desktop computers their maximum storage capacity may be less than that of desktop hard drives However because of their smaller size the drives handle shock and vibration better than larger drives which is important for a notebook computer TO Input output Refers to peripheral devices such as printers that are addressed through an I O address T O address TO stands for input output Peripheral devices such as printers are addressed through the I O port address IRQ interrupt request line The IRQ is a hardware line that a device uses to signal the microprocessor when the device needs the microprocessor s services The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards LCD liquid crystal display The LCD screen on your computer differs from the display screen of a desktop monitor Most desktop monitors use CRT cathode ray tube displays which work by moving an electron beam across phosphor dots on the back of the screen The phosphor dots light up to show the image LCDs use a liquid crystal solution between two sheets of polarizing material Electric current passing through the liquid aligns the crystals so that light can or cannot pass through them creating an image MB megabyte 1 024 kilobytes Megabit 1 048 576 bits or about 128 kilobytes Operating system A program that supervises the computer s operation including handling I O Application programs and users can request operating system services
85. tor when you switch the display to it Is the monitor properly connected to the computer Is the monitor s power cord connected to an AC wall outlet Check the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Does the program appear on the LCD panel instead of the external monitor If so press Eze to switch to the monitor Try turning the monitor off and on again Only the LCD Display works when system returns from Power management mode while in Duo View mode The system resets to the original BIOS setup when the system returns from the power management mode If the Display mode in the Advanced menu of BIOS setup is set to LCD then only the LCD will be turned on when the system wakes up Set the Display mode in the BIOS to Both to turn on the LCD amp CRT on wakeup 76 Users Manual The external monitor displays flashes or waves Check the cables between the monitor and the computer Are they properly installed Cannot toggle between CRT and LCD while playing the 3D game If you are using the Duo View mode you can not use the lt Fn gt lt F5 CRT LCD gt key combination and also you cannot use this function in 3D games using Direct X There is LCD or CRT has noise while playing a MPEG file with the Media player DVD software or using the USB camera Adjust the resolution and the color to 1024 x 768 and 16 bit to display clearly or avoid playing two programs at the same time A desk cpl error occurs and the Duo View ic
86. tructions are followed The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged The system performance changes Replacement Parts and Accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by manufacturer To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord Do not use this product in areas classified as hazardous Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities oxygen rich environments or industrial areas Important Safety Information iii Battery Disposal Do not put rechargeable batteries or products powered by non removable rechargeable batteries in the garbage Contact your customer service representative for information on how to dispose of batteries that you cannot use or recharge any longer Follow all local regulations when disposing of old batteries iv Users Manual Regulatory Compliance Statements United States Users FCC Part 15 This device 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 or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will n
87. try Selection If the country is not selected correctly the modem may not work properly Therefore you must check if the country you re calling from is selected appropriately and then use the modem If your modem only supports Domestic you must select the country where you bought your notebook computer If you use the modem in other countries your modem may not work properly If your modem supports Worldwide please check with your local distributor which countries are supported by the SENS modem 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double Click the Telephony icon 3 Go to the My Locations tab of Dialing Properties dialog Select the country at the I am in this country region list box Confirming Re Installation of the Modem Driver After the modem driver is re installed check if the modem driver is re installed properly 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double Click 3 icon 3 Select the SENS LT56IDW Modem in the Diagnostics tab and then click More Info button 4 The modem is properly installed if the contents of Command and Response appear in the More Info window 80 Users Manual Modem Commands The Modem includes the basic commands used by the Smart Modem of the Hayes Corporation Some additional commands have been added to it to improve its capacity What are AT Commands AT commands are the control commands of Fax modems developed by the Hayes Corporation AT command
88. u 3 Select the Intel R SpeedStep field and select one of the following options Performance The CPU runs at high speed regardless of the type of power supply Battery life is the shortest Battery The CPU runs at low speed regardless of the type of power supply Battery life is the longest Automatic The CPU speed is changed according to the type of power supply It is recommended you select this option Disabled Disables this function 4 Press E to save and exit system setup Using Power Management Options 57 Task Bar Interface You may change the Intel SpeedStep setting by double clicking on the icon on the task bar This will open the Intel R SpeedStep technology popup window Intel R SpeedStep TM technology 2x Battery Optimized Performance Recommended aximum Performance K Automatically change performance when the power source changes r Ask me before automatically changing performance Intel R SpeedStep TM technology Ady d 21x Ad Battery Optimized Performance Recommended S Plugged in Maximum Performance Recommended d Intel SpeedStep technolo ti J Remove icon from taskbar Current Setting Maximum Performance J Disable audio notification when performance changes Cancel OK Cancel The following will explain each of the above numbered items 1 This option will allow automat
89. umeric keypad 1 See Using the Numeric Keypad on page 19 DQ Caps Lock Changes all alpha or letter input into capital letters A No changes occur to numeric and special keys lan Scroll Lock Scroll lock in certain software a HDD Using Hard disk pig Power Green System power on ne Blinking Standby mode ig Battery Status Green No battery pack installed battery fully charged Amber Charging 26 Users Manual Connecting to the Internet This section explains how to connect you to the internet For program details on how to establish the connection contact the Internet Service Provider ISP or system administrator SysAdmin Installing a Modem Cable Before you can obtain information on the Internet or send e mail you must verify the modem drivers are installed and connect the modem cable See Using the Modem on page 28 To connect the modem cable follow the steps below Figure 23 Modem Cable Installation 1 Open the modem cable door located in the back left portion of the computer 2 Plug the modem cable into the Modem port 3 Contact your Internet Service Provider to obtain information required to make the connection in your area 4 After the cable is connected create a Dialup connection by clicking Start gt Settings gt Dial Up Networking 5 Double Click E icon to pop up the connection wizard 6 Follow the instructions in provided in the Make New Connection wizard Connecti
90. ve to be the first priority and make sure that Auto is set in the Type field of the Secondary Master Submenu at Main page Using System Security This section describes the security options provided with your computer System Passwords The computer provides two levels of password security administrative level supervisor and user level user Either password prevents unauthorized access to the computer The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields The user password enables full access to only the Set User Password and Password on boot security fields and read access to all other System Setup fields If multiple users have access to the computer such as in a network environment a supervisor password can prevent unauthorized access to certain security options Choose the type of password security that is appropriate for your work If you want to set a user password you must set a supervisor password first If You Forget Your Password It is very important that you do not forget your password If you do you cannot access your system Write your password down and keep it in a safe place If you do forget and cannot find the written note you will have to contact the reseller of your computer and possibly take or send it in to them so that you can access the computer again Creating a Password To create a password follow the instructions below 1 2 3 4 5 At startup press to open System Setup

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