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1. e Make sure that the user name or password is correct e You have moved out of range of the network e Turn off power management Modem Problems The modem does not work e Make sure that the modem driver is correctly installed e Make sure that the telephone line is properly connected e Make sure that the COM port in the communication software is correctly set e Turn off power management PC Card Problems The PC card does not work e Make sure that the PC card is correctly seated e Ifthe card requires an IRQ Interrupt ReQuest make sure that there is one available The PC card stops communicating properly e The application may have been reset when the computer is turned off or in Standby mode Exit and restart the application Regulatory Information 8 11 Power Management Problems for Windows The computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode automatically e Ifyou have a connection to another computer the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode if the connection is actively in use e Make sure that the Standby or Hibernation time out is enabled The computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode immediately e Ifthe computer is performing an operation it normally waits for the operation to finish The computer does not resume from Standby or Hibernation mode e The computer automatically enters Standby or Hibernation mode when the battery pack is empty Do any one of the
2. 2 10 Configuring the Touchpad cccscesceseessceeeeeeeeeteeeees 2 12 Using the Floppy Disk Drive 2 13 Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive eeeeeeeeeeeeteees 2 13 Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks ccceeeeeseentees 2 14 Using the Hard Disk Drive cccecceesceesceeneeeneeeteeeteeeseeesees 2 15 Using the DVD Drive 2 16 Inserting and Removing a CD DVD eeeceeeseeeeneeeees 2 17 Using the Video Features 2 18 Configuring the Display Modes 2 18 Using the Audio Features cccccceeccesseesseeeceeeeeeteeeseeeseeesaes 2 20 Connecting Audio Devices 4 4 2 21 Using the Communication Features 2 22 Using the Modem 2 22 Using the LAN 2 23 Using the Wireless LAN option ccccscesseeteeeteeeteees 2 24 Managing Power 3 1 AC AAP ter rm cust agean cannes nine nest 3 2 Battery PACKS ts eee tn te tte 3 3 Charging the Battery Pack 20 0 0 ececeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 3 3 Initializing the Battery Pack 3 4 Checking the Battery Level 3 4 Replacing the Battery Pack 3 5 Battery Low Signals and Actions 3 6 Power Management ccccsscceesseceeeceeseceeseeceeeeeeseeeeneeenenees 3 7 Hib rha tion sssrsemie miens rem nent 3 8 Power Saving Tips 3 9 Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer 4 1 Connecting an External Monitor cccccccsseeseeteeteetteensees 4 2 Connecting a
3. up the computer and identifying its external components Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer tells you how to use the computer s components and features Chapter 3 Managing Power provides information on power Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer provides information on installing and using peripheral devices Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup describes the SCU program that configures the computer s BIOS settings Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers describes how to install the drivers and utilities supplied with the computer Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer gives you tips in care and maintenance Chapter 8 Troubleshooting gives solutions to common problems you may encounter when using the computer Appendix A Specifications gives a brief specification for the computer Appendix B Regulatory Information provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your computer Notational Conventions vi Throughout this manual the following conventions are used to distinguish elements of text NOTE identifies additional information that requires special attention CAUTION identifies important information which if not followed may result in loss of data or damage to the computer Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all
4. at a minimum distance of 20 cm 8 inches or more from the body of all persons e High gain wall mount or mast mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm 12 inches or more from the body of all persons Please contact your professional installer VAR or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements Explosive Device Proximity Warning WARNING Do not operate a portable transmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Antenna Warning WARNING To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits it is recommended that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm 8 inches from all persons and that the antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm 8 inches Use on Aircraft Caution CAUTION Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments EMC Requirements This device uses generates and radiates radio frequency energy The radio frequency energy produced by this device is well below the I B 7
5. current status of the computer s devices DVD DVD RW Combo drive in use indicator Hard disk drive in use indicator Num Lock indicator Caps Lock indicator Scroll Lock indicator Receives sound and voice for the computer Serves as the data input device of the computer Turns the computer power ON and OFF See Also P 2 20 P 2 10 P 2 16 P 2 15 P 2 4 P 2 5 P 2 5 P 2 20 P 2 4 Getting Started Where to Go from Here As your computer is ready for operation you may want to do any of the following now For this purpose Do this To know more about the computer Go on to the next chapter To install the operating system if your See the operating system manual dealer has not already done so To know more about the operating Read the operating system manual system To set a power on password See Security Menu in Chapter 5 To charge the battery pack for the first See Charging the Battery Pack in time Chapter 3 Getting Started 1 13 CHAPTER 2 Operating Your Computer This chapter provides information about the use of the computer If you are new to computers reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics If you are already a computer user but are new to notebook computers you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components Keyboard Touc
6. exit so that the new settings can take effect Discard Changes and Exit exits SCU without saving the changes you have made Get Default Values loads factory default values for all the items Load Previous Values loads CMOS values before running SCU Using BIOS Setup 5 9 CHAPTER Installing Software Drivers To take full advantage of the unique features of your computer some operating systems require custom software known as drivers to be installed If you purchased the computer with Windows pre installed your dealer may have already installed the drivers If not you need to install the drivers using the CD supplied with your computer This chapter describes how to install the drivers How to Use the Driver CD NOTES e The drivers may have been updated after this manual was published For driver s upgrade please contact your dealer e This CD supports Windows XP only You are recommended to install Windows XP Service Pack 1 e The available items may differ according to your computer model e Please do not remove the driver CD when installing the driver An autorun program is provided on the driver CD to help you easily install the drivers As you insert the CD the autorun program automatically starts If you need to start the program manually run the AutoSetup exe program on the CD and the installation will start The main screen appears as shown next 8339 Driver AutolInstall Abies 6 2 Installing Soft
7. following Connect the AC adapter to the computer Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one The computer does not enter Hibernation mode with the Fn F12 hot keys e Make sure that the Hibernation function is specified for the sleep button e You might be using a PC card that prevents the computer from entering Hibernation mode To enter the mode stop the communication program and then remove the card or stop the card Software Problems An application program does not work correctly e Make sure that the software is correctly installed e fan error message appears on the screen consult the software program s documentation for further information 8 12 Specifications e Ifyou are sure the operation has stop reset the computer See Resetting the Computer later in this chapter Sound Problems No sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too low e Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed e Make sure that the computer is not in Standby mode e fusing an external speaker make sure that the speaker is properly connected Distorted sound is produced e Make sure that the volume control is not set too high or too low In most cases a high setting can cause the audio electronics to distort the sound The sound system does not record e Adjust the playback or recording sound levels The external microphone or audio device does not work e Make su
8. is installed correctly The external monitor displays nothing Make sure that the monitor is turned on Make sure that the monitor s signal cable is properly connected Switch the display to the monitor by pressing Fn F5 or change the display through the settings in Display Properties The TV displays nothing Make sure that the TV is turned on and switched to the video mode Make sure that the TV s signal cable is properly connected Specifications Switch the display to the TV by changing the settings in Display Properties in Windows Simultaneous display multi display does not work Make sure that you turn on the external monitor before turning on the computer Press Fn F5 to toggle through the display options or change the settings in Display Properties in Windows Floppy Disk Drive Problems The disk drive does not work Make sure that the disk drive is properly connected The Floppy Disk Drive In use Indicator stays on Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged Make sure that the floppy disk is inserted correctly The disk drive cannot write to a floppy disk Make sure that the floppy disk is formatted Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected Make sure that you are writing to the correct drive Make sure that there is enough space left on the floppy disk Make sure that the floppy disk is not physically damaged The disk drive cannot read a floppy disk M
9. maximum exposure allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 subpart C of the FCC Rules and Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual and operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful interference with radio or television reception occurs when the device is turned on the user must correct the situation at the user s own expense The user is encouraged to try one or more of the following corrective measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION The Part 15 radio device operates on a non interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency Any changes or modification to s
10. seconds You must press F2 quickly The SCU main screen appears as shown next 5 2 Using BIOS Setup Advanced Security Boot Exit Device System CPU Mobile AMD Spempron Floppy Drive A None tm Processor 2600 IDE Primary FUJITSU MHT2040AT BIOS Version R1 00 IDE Secondary QSI DVDRW SDW 041 KBC Version R1 00 Memory Base Extended Total RAM Share Memory Cache Ext Configure startup conditions fast boot password etc The SCU screen can be divided into four areas e On the top line is the menu bar containing the titles of the available menus Each menu title brings a specific menu e The center left column of the menu contains information regarding the current settings of the system If you open a pull down menu and select an item that provides multiple options the left column will display a submenu where you can make further selections e The right column of the menu contains details of the CPU and system memory e The bottom lines of the menu provide keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections When a menu item is highlighted more detailed information is given Using BIOS Setup 5 3 Moving Around and Making Selections Keyboard information can be found at the bottom of the screen A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next Key Function lt Selects a menu title Ts 1 Selects an item or option 2 Brings up down the value Enter 1 Brings up the sub men
11. the cursor left one space Moves the cursor right one space Moves the cursor up one line Moves the cursor down one line Pave Moves the page up MILI PgDn Moves the page down Moves the cursor to the beginning of the line or document Home Moves the cursor to the end of the line or document HAK Switches typing between insert and overtype modes Insert mode means any character typed will be inserted to the current cursor position overtype mode means any character typed will overwrite the text in the current cursor position Deletes the character to the right of the cursor and moves the following text left one space Numeric Keypad A 15 key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown ED TT O Oe 2 6 Operating Your Computer Numeric keys facilitate entering of numbers and calculations When Num Lock is on the numeric keys are activated which means you can use these keys to enter numerals NOTES e When the numeric keypad is activated and you need to type the English letter in the keypad area you can either turn Num Lock off or you can press Fn and then the letter without turning Num Lock off e Some software may not be able to use the numeric keypad on the computer If so use the numeric keypad on an external keyboard instead Euro Symbol If your Windows supports the Euro dollar sign you can press the sign on the US and UK keyboards
12. the keys When necessary keys are also shown in graphics A title command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in boldface A value or an option that you can select for a setup item is shown in italic For example Select Power Management set it to Enabled and then click the OK button CHAPTER 1 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing this computer Your computer incorporates desktop computer capabilities into a compact notebook sized package It can greatly enhance your productivity either in the office or at home And of course wherever you need it the computer is ready and easy to go This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running You will find instructions for these procedures Unpacking Connecting to AC power Opening the cover Turning on the computer Turning off the computer Then you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the computer And the last section navigates you to the information you may need after the computer is ready for use Getting the Computer Running This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready for operation Unpacking After unpacking the shipping carton you should find these standard items e Notebook computer e Accessories AC adapter AC power cord Driver CD Inspect all the items If any item is damaged or missing notify your de
13. Drive Problems 8 4 Display Problems sfr onu E a e 8 5 Floppy Disk Drive Problems 8 7 Hardware Device Problems 8 8 Hard Disk Drive Problems 8 8 Keyboard Touchpad and Mouse Problems 8 8 LAN Problems ii uinnean eos Geteelul cass denimlie are 8 9 WEAN Problems ist sister rte a a a 8 9 Modem Problems ccccessceeseeseeeeseeeseeeseeenseeseeeteenaeens 8 11 PCCard Problems nement 8 11 Power Management Problems for Windows 8 12 Software Problems cccccesccesscesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaes 8 12 Sound Problems nent ee 8 13 Startup Problems 8 14 Other Problems Monet 8 15 Resetting the Computer ccccccsccssscesceecesneeeeeeeeeseeeseeesaes 8 16 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Information B 1 On the Use of the System cceccecccesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeenees B 2 Class B Regulations 4 B 2 Safety Notices imite Ne ans eatin ententes B 3 On the Use of RF Device B 6 USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices B 6 European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices B 9 Preface This manual contains information that will help you operate the computer It is divided into 8 chapters 2 appendices and an index Chapter 1 Getting Started takes you through the process of setting
14. NOTE You can set up your threshold and signals of Battery Low under Windows Immediately save your data upon Battery Low The remaining operating time depends on how you are using the computer If you are using the audio subsystem PC card hard or floppy disk drives the battery might run out of charge very quickly Always respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on Standby or Hibernation mode turning off the computer or connecting the AC adapter If you do not take any action the computer will automatically hibernate and turn off CAUTION e Ifyou are using a flash PC card do not access the card during battery low periods This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run out of charge thus making your access to the card unsuccessful e Ifyou fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge then you lose your data 3 6 Managing Power Power Management Your computer supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface for power management The power management feature allows you to reduce the power consumption for energy saving With an ACPI compliant operating system such as Windows XP power supply to different computer components is controlled on an as needed basis This allows maximum power conservation and performance at the same time In general Windows power management works in this way Power to the hard disk is turned off When the hard disk
15. PC card slot supports CardBus specifications CardBus is the 32 bit version of PC card technology It allows speeds of up to 133 Mbps at 33 MHz Typical applications are SCSI host bus and high speed network cards Inserting and Removing a PC Card NOTES e Some PC cards require additional system resources Before using such PC card you may have to free other system resources for the PC card e Although some PC cards can be inserted and removed without turning off the computer you cannot remove or install PC cards during Standby mode To insert a PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on the left side of the computer Expanding Your Computer 4 5 2 Slide the PC card with its label facing up into the slot until the eject button pops out E Eject Button 3 When a new card is seated the computer will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process To remove a PC card 1 Double click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon found on the Windows XP taskbar and the Safely Remove Hardware window appears on screen 2 Select highlight the PC card you want to disable from the list and click on the Stop button to disable the card 3 Push the eject button and the card will slide out slightly 4 Pull the card out of the slot 4 6 Expanding Your Computer Internal Components Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing the CPU or adding memory However to av
16. To stop in Do this To start up or this mode resume again Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows Press the power you can place the computer in button Hibernation mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing Fn F12 e Pressing the power button If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer See Power Management in Chapter 3 for more information Operating Your Computer 2 3 Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has all the standard functions of a full sized computer keyboard plus a Fn key added for specific functions The standard functions of the keyboard can be further divided into four major categories e Typewriter keys e Cursor control keys e Numeric keys e Function keys Typewriter Keys 2 Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter Several keys are added such as the Ctrl Alt Esc and lock keys for special purposes When the lock keys are pressed their corresponding indicators light up Key Ctrl B Alt Shift Backspace ins Num LK af Description The Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Alternate key is normally used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Escape key is usually used for stopping a process Examples are exiting a program and canceling a co
17. User s Manual TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Prefata ae a aa aA AAAA ee ee ae v Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 Getting the Computer Running 1 2 Unpacking ss 1 2 Connecting to AC Power 4 1 2 Opening the Cover 1 3 Turning On and Off the Computer 1 4 Taking a Look at the Computer 1 6 Right Side Components 1 6 Left Side Components c ccccecsseesseeseestecseeeeeneeneenes 1 7 Rear Components het ad tant tes ere 1 8 Front Components 1 9 Bottom Components 0 cccccsseceeneeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeneneeesaees 1 10 Top open Components 1 11 Where to Go from Here 1 13 Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer 2 1 Starting and Stopping the Computer 2 2 Starting the Computer 2 2 Stopping the Computer cccecccecseesesseeeteeeseeeseeeneeessees 2 2 Using the Keyboarder ene ii 2 4 Typewriter Keys assis here e entiere 2 4 Cursor Control Keys 2 5 Numeric Keypad ss 2 6 Euro SymMbol seine es A aesicteand EET 2 7 Chapter 3 Windows Keys rite nt rules AAR 2 7 Function KO YS esis ccessce merde ie 2 8 FnKe Vs Rene pere M Re HN tt eld iatcestss 2 8 Hot Key Seis sir nr a sate ae eee ed 2 8 Using the Touchpad
18. Va sitter een 4 3 Connecting a USB Device 4 4 Using PC Cards s mnt 4 5 PCCard Types titane EiS 4 5 CardBus Support 4 5 Inserting and Removing a PC Card 4 5 Internal Components Upgrade 4 7 Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup ss 5 1 When and How to Use BIOS Setup 5 2 Wheto USE ays siete nen eee in ties 5 2 Starting BIOS Setup 5 2 Moving Around and Making Selections eeeeseeee 5 4 Main Menu nine nr nn oe cscs usa e a 5 5 Advanced Menu 5 5 Security Mentiis ssmesmineinmrneennneinrne minimes 5 7 Boot Menu enura noana tea hes ee ead ee Nan 5 8 RIC MENU se errr cee rere rere oir Meare ee crete 5 9 Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers 6 1 How to Use the Driver CD o0 cei eceecceseeceeeeceseceeeeeeeeeneeeeeenees 6 2 Using the OSD Utility 6 5 Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer 7 1 Protecting the Computer 7 2 Using the Password 7 2 Using the Cable Locke han sine en 7 2 Using an Anti Virus Strategy 7 3 Taking Care of the Computer cccccsccescessceeeceeeeeeeeesseeenes 7 4 Location Guidelines 7 4 General Guidelines 7 4 Cleaning Guidelines 7 5 Battery Pack Guidelines 7 5 iji When Traveling ss de test strates tendres 7 6 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting sssss 8 1 Preliminary Checklist cccccccccsccesceeseeseeeseeesseesecseenseeeseens 8 2 Solving Common Problems 8 3 Solving Common Problems 8 4 Battery Problems tiers E E EE EEEn 8 4 DVD
19. ack The battery pack is the internal power source for the computer It is rechargeable using the AC adapter The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the computer When your applications often access peripherals you will experience a shorter operating time Charging the Battery Pack NOTES e Charging will not start if the battery s temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F e The charging process will stop and the Battery Charge Indicator flashes amber when the battery s temperature gets above 60 C 140 F If this happens the battery pack may be damaged Please contact your dealer e During charging do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery To charge the battery pack connect the AC adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet The Battery Charge Indicator zal on the computer glows amber to indicate that charging is in progress You are advised to keep the computer power off while the battery is being charged When the battery is fully charged the Battery Charge Indicator glows green It takes approximately 4 hours to fully charge the Li Ion battery pack when the computer is off and 6 hours to fully charge the Li Ion battery pack when the computer is on CAUTION After the computer has been fully recharged do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to cha
20. aid product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this device Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing I B 8 Index Pour emp cher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l objet d une licence il doit tre utilis l int rieur et devrait tre plac loin des fen tres afin de fournir un cran de blindage maximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Index Statements of Compliance English This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999 5 EC Danish Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europ iske direktiv 1999 S EC Dutch Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999 5 EC Finnish T m tuote noudattaa EU direktiivin 1999 5 EC m r yksi French Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la Directive Europ enne 1999 5 EC German Dieses Produkt entspricht den Bestimmungen der Europ ischen Richtlinie 1999 5 EC Greek To npo v avt mAnpoi tis npo B yers tns Evpona ikns Odnyiac 1999 5 EC Icelandic Pessi
21. ake sure that the floppy disk is formatted Make sure that you are reading the correct drive Regulatory Information 8 7 Hardware Device Problems The computer does not recognize a newly installed device e The device may not be correctly configured in the SCU program Run the SCU program to identify the new type e Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed Refer to the documentation that came with the device e Make sure if the device needs any jumper or switch settings Refer to the documentation that came with the device e Check the cables or power cords for correct connections e For an external device that has its own power switch make sure that the power is turned on Hard Disk Drive Problems The hard disk drive error message appears on the screen e The hard disk drive has defects Ask your dealer for help The hard disk drive operations seem slow e The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented Use a tool such as Window s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files The hard disk drive in use indicator glows without blinking e The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented Use a tool such as Window s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files Keyboard Touchpad and Mouse Problems The keyboard does not respond e Try connecting an external keyboard If it works contact an authorized dealer as the internal keyboard cable might be loose 8 8 Specificati
22. aler immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future Connecting to AC Power 1 2 The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the computer for the very first time CAUTION Use only the AC adapter included with your computer Using other AC adapters may damage the computer 1 Make sure that the computer is turned off 2 Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the rear of the computer 3 Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet Getting Started 4 When the AC adapter is connected power is being supplied from the electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer Now you are ready to turn on the computer CAUTION e When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer e When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord NOTE When the AC adapter is connected it also charges the battery pack For information on using battery power see Chapter 3 Opening the Cover CAUTION Be gentle when opening and closing the cover Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer Open the top cove
23. an external device To switch the display back to the LCD press Fn F5 or change the display through the settings in Display Properties Regulatory Information 8 5 The characters on the screen are dim Adjust the brightness and or contrast Bad dots appear on the display at all times Adjacent defective dots A small number of missing discolored or bright dots on the screen are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology It is not regarded as a LCD defect Term definition Bright dots Dark dots Distance between at a dark area Red green blue bright dots also count at bright areas defective dots Defective dots within a radius of 10 mm When the LCD screen is lighted dots appear bright When the LCD screen is lighted dots appear black The minimum distance between two defective dots Defective dots Distance between Two adjacent Three or more adjacent LCD Type defective dots defective dots defective dots Total Bright Dark Bright Dark Bright Dark Bright Dark 14 1 XGA N lt S N lt 7 lt l5mm lt 15mm lt 2 Pairs lt 2 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 9 15 XGA N lt 8 N lt 8 lt l5mm lt l5mm lt 2 Pairs lt 2 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 10 18 XGA N lt 9 N lt 15 lt Smm lt 20mm lt 3 Pairs lt 5 Pairs Not allowed Not allowed N lt 20 Resolution cannot be adjusted to desired setting Make sure that the video driver
24. are booting from the hard disk make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive If there is remove it and restart the system e Ifthis message appears when you are booting from the hard disk insert a bootable disk in the floppy disk drive and check the condition of the hard disk e Make sure that the hard disk is set correctly in the SCU program Specifications Other Problems The date time is incorrect e Correct the date and time via the operating system or SCU program e After you have performed everything as described above and still have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the computer the RTC Real Time Clock battery is at the end of its life Call an authorized dealer to replace the RTC battery Regulatory Information 8 15 Resetting the Computer 8 16 You may have to reset reboot your computer on some occasions when an error occurs and the program you are using hangs up If the system operation seems to hang up first wait It is possible that the system is processing data Periodically check the hard disk drive in use indicator if it flashes irregularly the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keyboard If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the restart function of the operating system reset the computer Reset the computer by any one of these methods e Press Ctrl Alt Del e Ifthe above action does not work turn off the
25. articular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Please note The use of a non shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited Index Canada Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Class B Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canada Interference Causing equipment regulations Cet appareil num rique de Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement Canadien sur le mat riel brouileur This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques d
26. ausing the radio interference such as microwave oven and large metal objects Plug your computer into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device Consult your dealer or an experienced radio technician for help I cannot connect to another WLAN device Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every WLAN device in the network Your computer is not recognizing changes Restart the computer Make sure that the IP address or subnet mask setting is correct I cannot communicate with the computer in the network when Infrastructure mode is configured Make sure that the Access Point your computer is associated with is powered on and all the LEDs are working properly If the operating radio channel is in poor quality change the Access Point and all the wireless station s within the BSSID to another radio channel Your computer may be in an out of range situation Move your computer closer to the Access Point it is associated with Make sure that your computer is configured with the same security option encryption to the Access Point Specifications e Use the Web Manager Telnet of the Access Point to check whether it is connected to the network e Reconfigure and reset the Access Point I cannot access the network e Make sure that the necessary driver s is correctly installed e Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate
27. bar Click the W icon if the computer is using AC power 3 4 Managing Power Replacing the Battery Pack CAUTION e There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace the battery only with the computer manufacturer s optional battery packs Discard used batteries according to the dealer s instructions e Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack If you often rely on battery power for a long period of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup To replace the battery pack follow these steps 1 Make sure that the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power 2 Carefully place the computer upside down 3 Slide the battery security lock outward to the unlock 4 position O 4 Slide the battery release lever outward to the unlock 4 position and while holding it in the unlock position remove the battery pack off the computer Managing Power 3 5 5 Fit another battery pack into place and slide the battery security lock and release lever to the lock A position Battery Low Signals and Actions Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10 Windows default setting of its charge remaining The computer gives warning beeps or messages and the Battery Charge Indicator E4 blinks red to alert you to take actions
28. be Acrobat Reader program if you do not have it on your computer You need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the manual files supplied on this driver CD Allows you to select the manual in a particular language to view In case you have a printed copy of the manual the Adobe Acrobat Reader program and User s Manuals files may not be available on the driver CD Caring for the Computer CHAPTER 7 Caring for the Computer Taking good care of your computer will ensure a trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your computer This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance How to protect the computer What to note when using and storing the computer How to clean the computer What to note when using the battery pack What to note when traveling with the computer Protecting the Computer To safeguard the integrity of your computer data as well as the computer itself you can protect the computer in several ways as described in this section Using the Password The power on password protects your computer against unauthorized use If the password is set the prompt requesting for the password appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on The password is set via the BIOS Setup program See Security Menu in Chapter 5 for instructions Using the Cable Lock You can use a Kensington type cable lock to protect your computer against theft The cable lock is available in mos
29. chpad 1 12 2 10 A 2 Configuring 2 12 Driver installation 6 3 Troubleshooting 8 7 Traveling with the computer 7 6 Troubleshooting 8 1 Battery problem 8 3 CD drive problem 8 3 Display problem 8 4 Floppy disk drive problem 8 6 Hard disk drive problem 8 7 Hardware problem 8 7 Keyboard problem 8 7 LAN problem 8 8 Modem problem 8 10 Mouse problem 8 7 Other problems 8 14 PC card problem 8 10 Power Management problem 8 11 Software problem 8 11 Sound problem 8 12 Startup problem 8 13 Touchpad problem 8 7 WLAN problem 8 8 Turning off 1 5 2 2 Turning on 1 4 TV Connecting 4 3 Typewriter key 2 4 U Upgrading the computer 4 7 USB device Connecting 4 4 USB port 1 7 4 4 Setting 5 5 y VGA port 1 7 Video driver 6 3 Video subsystem Configuring 2 19 Driver installation 6 3 Feature 2 19 Video controller A 1 Video RAM A 1 Virus 7 3 Virus alert 5 8 W Weight of the computer A 2 Windows 1 5 Windows key 2 7 WLAN 6 3 Configuring 2 25 Driver installation 6 3 Troubleshooting 8 8 Turning off 2 25 Turning on 2 25 Using 2 24 Index
30. computer when external power is not connected MiniPCI Slot Inside is the Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card Depending on your model an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN card may have been pre installed CPU Inside is the CPU compartment of your computer Compartment Memory Inside is the memory slot of your computer Expansion Slot Hard Disk Inside is the hard disk drive of your computer Drive Compartment 1 10 Getting Started Top open Components Ref Component LCD Screen Wireless LAN Indicator Power Indicator O Battery Charge Indicator CA Getting Started Description Displays the output of the computer Glows green when the computer is ready for WLAN connection This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless LAN card is installed Glows green when the computer is on Blinks green when the computer is in Standby mode Glows green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power Glows amber when the battery is being charged Blinks red when the battery is almost completely discharged See Also P 2 18 P 2 24 P 3 3 Ref Component Stereo Speaker 6 o 1 12 Set Touchpad Device Indicators D O rat 1 a rant T Microphone g Keyboard Power Button Description Sends out sound and voice from the computer Serves as the pointing device of the computer Show the
31. d models Power AC adapter Universal AC adapter 65 W input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz AC support power on charge 6 9 cell 2000mAH Li ion battery Dimension WxDxH 326x27722 36 7 mm Environment Temperature Operating 0 C 32 F to 35 C 95 F Storage 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 90 non condensing Storage 5 to 95 non condensing A 2 Specifications APPENDIX Regulatory Information This appendix provides regulatory statements and safety notices on your computer NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your computer indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels and refer to the corresponding statements in this appendix Some notices apply to specific models only Index B 1 On the Use of the System Class B Regulations I B 2 USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a p
32. dicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the computer If the actual operating time is much less than the estimated time initialize the battery See Initializing the Battery Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions DVD Drive Problems The DVD drive cannot read a CD DVD 8 4 Make sure that the CD DVD is correctly seated in the tray with the label facing up Make sure that the CD DVD is not dirty Clean the CD DVD with a CD cleaning kit available in most computer stores Make sure that the DVD drive driver is installed correctly Specifications e Make sure that the computer supports the CD DVD or the files contained You cannot eject a CD DVD e The CD DVD is not properly seated in the drive Manually release the CD DVD following the method described next 1 Turn off the system 2 Insert a small rod such as a straightened paperclip into the drive s manual eject hole and push firmly to release the tray 3 Pull the tray out until fully extended and then remove the CD DVD Display Problems Nothing appears on the screen e During operation the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power management Press any key to see if the screen comes back e The brightness level might be too low Increase brightness by pressing Fn F7 e The display output might be set to
33. dio output connector Location of the computer 7 4 Low battery See Battery low M Microphone 1 12 2 21 Microphone connector 1 9 2 22 Modem 2 23 A 2 Driver installation 6 3 Troubleshooting 8 10 Index Monitor Connecting 4 2 Mouse Troubleshooting 8 7 N Network See LAN Num Lock 2 4 Indicator 1 12 Numeric key 2 6 O Operating system 1 5 2 2 P Password 5 8 Pause key 2 5 PC card 4 5 A 2 Inserting 4 5 Removing 4 6 slot 1 7 Troubleshooting 8 10 PCMCIA 4 5 Point 2 11 Pointing device A 2 POST 1 5 Power A 2 Power button 1 12 2 2 Power connector 1 8 Power Management 3 7 Troubleshooting 8 11 Power On Self Test See POST Print Screen key 2 5 R RAM A 1 Rebooting 8 15 Resetting 8 15 Index Restarting 8 15 RJ 11 1 7 2 23 RJ 45 1 7 2 24 ROM BIOS A 1 S Saving power 3 9 Screen See LCD Scroll 2 11 Scroll Lock 2 5 Indicator 1 12 Security Protecting the computer with lock 7 2 Protecting the computer with password 7 2 Shift key 2 4 Shutting down 1 5 2 2 Simultaneous display 2 19 Sleep button 2 9 Software Troubleshooting 8 11 Software driver 6 1 Speaker 1 12 2 21 Connecting external speakers 2 22 Specifications A 1 B 1 Standby 2 2 3 7 Troubleshooting 8 11 Startup 2 2 Troubleshooting 8 13 S video connector 1 8 T Telephone line Connecting 2 23 Connector 1 7 Temperature A 2 TFT 2 19 Time 5 5 8 14 Tou
34. e 3D stereo enhancement sound system support e External audio connectors e Built in microphone e A set of speakers Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information 2 20 Operating Your Computer Connecting Audio Devices For higher audio quality you can send or receive sound through external audio devices e Microphone Connector A can be connected to an external microphone for recording voice or sound e Audio Output Connector can be connected to the line in connector of powered speakers with built in amplifiers headphones or earphone set NOTE When using external speakers headphones or microphone you cannot use the internal one Operating Your Computer 2 21 Using the Communication Features Using the Modem 2 22 NOTE To take advantage of the modem feature the modem driver supplied with your computer must be installed The internal 56 K fax data modem allows you to use the telephone line to communicate with others by fax email or connect to an online service or bulletin board To connect the telephone line to the modem connect one end of the modem cable to the RJ 11 connector on the computer and the other end to the phone line N NOTES e When using communication software you may have to disable power management e Set the COM port of the modem to COM3 e Set pa
35. e To press the Euro sign on a United States International keyboard hold down either of the Alt keys and press 5 which has an Euro sign on it e To press the Euro sign on a United States 101 keyboard hold down either of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad of your keyboard e To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 which has an Euro sign on it Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Ag Windows Logo key and B Application key The mg Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs software specific functions when used in combination with other keys The B Application key usually has the same effect as a right mouse click See your Windows manual for more information Operating Your Computer 2 7 Function Keys On the top row of the keys are the function keys F1 to F12 Function keys are multi purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual programs Hot key functions are assigned toF1 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F10 F11 and F12 by your computer See Hot Keys later in this chapter for information Fn Key The Fn key at the lower left corner of the keyboard is used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key The letter Fn and the alternative functions are identified by the color of blue on the keytop To perform a desired function first press and hold Fn then press the other key Hot Ke
36. e in quick succession or Tap twice on the pad rapidly Drag and Press and hold the left button then move your finger until drop you reach your destination drag Finally release the button drop when you finish dragging your selection to the destination The object will drop into the new location or Gently tap twice on the pad and on the second tap keep your finger in contact with the pad Then move your finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your destination When you lift your finger from the pad the selected object will drop into place Scroll To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the working area on the screen To move vertically place your finger on the right edge of the pad and slide your finger up and down along the edge To move horizontally place your finger on the bottom edge of the pad and slide your finger left and right This function works only after you install the touchpad driver supplied with the computer and it may not work for all applications TABLE NOTE If you swap the left and right buttons tapping on the touchpad as an alternative method of pressing the left button will no longer be valid Operating Your Computer 2 11 Configuring the Touchpad You may want to configure the touchpad to suit your needs For example if you are a left handed user you can swap the two buttons so that you can use the right button as the left button and vise versa Yo
37. e la classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re des Communications du Canada Safety Notices Index About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverand ren NORWEGIAN ADVARSEL Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner SWEDISH VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anv nd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anv nt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion FINNISH VAROITUS Paristo voi r j ht jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti l B 3 B 4 ENGLISH CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions DEUTSCH VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem em Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich wertige
38. er option in the Power Management Properties Thus the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed When the LCD of the computer is closed the LCD backlight will grow dim Once the LCD cover is opened the LCD backlight will restore This is a way of saving system power Configuring the Display Modes NOTE 2 18 To take advantage of the enhanced video capabilities the video driver supplied with your computer must be installed When using CRT only the resolution would depend on the supported resolution by the CRT Operating Your Computer Your computer has been set to a default resolution and number of colors before shipment You can view and change display settings through your operating system See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information For displaying in higher resolutions you can connect an external CRT monitor that supports higher resolutions See Connecting an External Monitor in Chapter 4 for more information Operating Your Computer 2 19 Using the Audio Features NOTES e To take advantage of the enhanced audio capabilities the audio driver supplied with your computer must be installed e If you experience interference while recording try lowering the microphone recording volume The audio subsystem of your computer features e Digital audio and analog mixing functions required for recording and playing sound on your computer
39. ernal battery power This chapter tells you how you can effectively manage power To maintain optimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way The topics in this chapter include What is an AC adapter How to charge the battery pack When and how to initialize the battery pack How to check the battery level How to replace the battery pack What happens when the battery is low and what actions to take What is Power Management How to save power AC Adapter CAUTION e The AC adapter is designed for use with your computer only Connecting the AC adapter to another device can damage the adapter e The AC power cord supplied with your computer is for use in the country where you purchased your computer If you plan to go overseas with the computer consult your dealer for the appropriate power cord e When you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or computer e When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord The AC adapter serves as a converter from AC Alternating Current to DC Direct Current power because your computer runs on DC power but an electrical outlet usually provides AC power It also charges the battery pack when connected to AC power The adapter operates on any voltage in the range of 100 240 V AC 3 2 Managing Power Battery P
40. es Battery Low beep on and off Switches LCD on and off Serves as the sleep button that you can define with Windows Power Management See Power Management in Chapter 3 Operating Your Computer 2 9 Using the Touchpad 2 10 CAUTION Do not use a sharp object such as a pen on the touchpad Doing so may damage the touchpad surface NOTE For optimal performance of the touchpad keep your fingers and the pads clean and dry When tapping on the pad tap lightly Do not use excessive force The touchpad is a pointing device that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad and two buttons To use the touchpad place your forefinger or thumb on the pad The rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display As you slide your fingertip across the pad the pointer also called cursor on the screen moves accordingly When your finger reaches the edge of the pad simply relocate yourself by lifting the finger and placing it on the other side of the pad Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchpad Operating Your Computer Point Move your finger on the pad until the cursor points to the selection on the screen Click Press and release the left button _or Tap gently anywhere on the pad Double click Press and release the left button twic
41. etic detector the device you walk through or the magnetic wand the handheld device used by security personnel e Ifyou plan to travel abroad with your computer consult your dealer for the appropriate AC power cord for use in your country of destination 7 6 Troubleshooting CHAPTER Troubleshooting Computer problems can be caused by hardware software or both When you encounter any problem it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common computer problems It is divided into three sections e Preliminary checklist e Solving common problems e Resetting the computer Preliminary Checklist 8 2 Here are helpful hints to follow before you take further actions when you encounter any problem Try to isolate which part of the computer is causing the problem Make sure that you turn on all peripheral devices before turning on the computer If an external device has a problem make sure that the cable connections are correct and secure Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the BIOS Setup program Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed Make notes of your observations Are there any messages on the screen Do any indicators light Do you hear any beeps Detailed descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to consult one for assistance If any problem persists after you fol
42. h any other antenna or transmitter Radio Frequency Interference Requirements and SAR The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93 62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment The wireless LAN module meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65 2001 and ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC s recommended limits The following safety precautions should be observed e Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving e Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body especially the face or eyes while transmitting e Donot operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected if not the radio may be damaged Use in specific environments e The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments e The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Index Index e The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Antenna use e In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits low gain integrated antennas should be located
43. has been idle for a set period When the display has been idle for a set period Power to the display is turned off The computer enters Standby mode The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes When the entire system has been idle for a set period When you press Fn F12 less power When you close the cover When you press the power button The computer enters Hibernation When you press Fn F12 mode See the next subsection for f When you close the cover more information When you press the power button Depends on your settings in Windows For detailed information on power management see Windows Help Managing Power 3 7 Hibernation 3 8 Hibernation is a very useful feature People frequently open many applications when they use computers It takes some time to get all these applications open and running and normally they all have to be closed before the system can be turned off When you use the hibernation feature you do not have to close the applications The computer stores the state of your computer to a file on the hard disk and then shut down The next time you turn on your computer you return to exactly where you left off Managing Power Power Saving Tips In addition to your computer s automatic power management you can do your part to maximize the battery s operating time by following these suggestions Do not disable Power Manage
44. he computer for a long period of time more than two weeks remove the battery pack from the computer If you remove the battery pack make sure that the battery terminals do not contact any conductors such as metal objects or water Otherwise the battery may become unusable as a result of a short circuit If you need to store the battery pack store it in a cool dry place Never allow the temperature to exceed 60 C 140 F Do not leave the battery pack in storage for more than 6 months without recharging it Troubleshooting 7 5 When Traveling e Before traveling with your computer make a backup of your hard disk data into floppy disks or other storage devices As an added precaution bring along an extra copy of your important data e Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged e Make sure that the computer is turned off and the top cover is securely closed e Do not leave objects in between the keyboard and closed display e Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and take it with you Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery charger e Hand carry the computer Do not check it in as luggage e Ifyou need to leave the computer in the car put it in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat e When going through airport security it is recommended that you send the computer and floppy disks through the X ray machine the device you set your bags on Avoid the magn
45. hpad Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive DVD drive And these features Starting and stopping the computer Video features Audio features Communication features Starting and Stopping the Computer There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer Starting the Computer You always start the computer using the power button A computer starts up with an operating system OS existing on the storage device such as the hard disk and floppy disk The computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on This process is called booting NOTE An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run on The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows Stopping the Computer When you finish a working session you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode To stop in Do this To start up or this mode resume again Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your Press the power operating system This can prevent loss button of unsaved data or damage to your software programs If the system is locked up because of hardware or software problems press the power button to turn off the computer Standby Depending on your settings in Windows Press any key you can place the computer in Standby mode by e Closing the display cover e Pressing Fn F12 e Pressing the power button 2 2 Operating Your Computer
46. itry necessary for operation directly onto the drive itself This allows the drive manufacturer to carefully optimize drive performance CAUTION e Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to floppy disks or other storage media e Never try to remove or install the hard disk drive while the computer is powered on Doing so can result in loss of data and can damage the computer and the hard disk drive s sensitive circuitry e Never turn off or reset the computer while the hard disk drive in use indicator is on Operating Your Computer 2 15 Using the DVD Drive Your computer comes with a DVD drive usually configured as drive D The drive uses removable 5 25 inch silver discs which look like standard music CDs It is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store Depending on the model your drive is one of the following e DVD drive can read the following discs CDs CD R CD RW DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVD R DVD R DVD RW and DVD RW discs in addition to the above discs e Combo drive can work both as a DVD drive and CD RW drive e DVD RW drive can read the above discs and write to the following discs CD RW DVD R DVD R DVD RW and DVD RW CAUTION e When inserting a CD DVD do not use force e Make sure that the CD DVD is correctly inserted into the tray and then close the tray e Do not leave the DVD tray open Also avoid t
47. low the instructions in this chapter contact an authorized dealer for help Specifications Solving Common Problems For easy reference the problems are divided into these categories Problem Type Go to Battery Problems P 8 4 DVD Drive Problems P 8 4 Display Problems P 8 5 Floppy Disk Drive Problems P 8 7 Hardware Device Problems P 8 8 Hard Disk Drive Problems P 8 8 Keyboard Touchpad and Mouse Problems P 8 8 LAN Problems P 8 9 WLAN Problems P 8 9 Modem Problems P 8 11 PC Card Problems P 8 11 Power Management Problems for Windows P 8 12 Software Problems P 8 12 Sound Problems P 8 13 Startup Problems P 8 14 Other Problems P 8 15 Regulatory Information Solving Common Problems Battery Problems The battery does not charge Battery Charge indicator does not light amber e Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected e Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperature e Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly e Make sure that the battery terminals are clean The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter If you often partially recharge and discharge the battery might not be charged to its full potential Initialize the battery to solve the problem See Initializing the Battery Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions The battery operating time in
48. lows General European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP and the frequency range 2400 2483 5 MHz Belgium and the Netherlands Index Index In Belgium and the Netherlands the product may not be used outdoors See the instructions next under the heading How to Turn Off the Wireless LAN France Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module Can Be Used Indoors Only The wireless LAN module can currently be used indoors only in the following 38 departments of mainland France Please turn off your wireless LAN radio when operating the device in areas places other than the 38 departments listed O1 Ain Orientales 36 Indre 66 Pyr n es 02 Aisne 37 Indre et Loire 67 Bas Rhin 03 Allier 41 Loir et Cher 68 Haut Rhin 05 Hautes Alpes 42 Loire 70 Haute Sa ne 08 Ardennes 45 Loiret 71 Sa ne et Loire 09 Ari ge 50 Manche 75 Paris 11 Aude 55 Meuse 82 Tarn et Garonne 12 Aveyron 58 Ni vre 84 Vaucluse 16 Charente 59 Nord 88 Vosges 24 Dordogne 60 Oise 89 Yonne 25 Doubs 61 Orne 90 Territoire de Belfort 26 Dr me 63 Puy du D me 94 Val de Marne 32 Gers 64 Pyr n es Atlantique Departments in Which the Wireless LAN Module s Maximum EIRP Not Shown in the Previous Table Frequency Ranges MHz Indoors Outd
49. ment Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level If you work with an application that uses a PC card exit the application when you finish using it If you have a PC card installed remove it when not in use Some PC cards drain power even while they are inactive Turn off the computer when you are not using it Managing Power 3 9 CHAPTER 4 Expanding Your Computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other peripheral devices When using a device be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices External monitor TV USB device PC card Connecting an External Monitor 4 2 If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution you can connect an external CRT monitor to your computer Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor 1 Make sure that the computer is not turned on 2 Plug the monitor s D type signal connector to the computer s VGA port 3 Plug one end of the monitor s power cord into the power socket on the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet 4 To use the monitor turn on the monitor before turning on the computer 5 The monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display to the monitor or to both simultaneous display or to multi display by pressing F
50. mmand The function depends on the program you are using The Shift key is used with alphabet letter keys to produce uppercase letters when typing It is also used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Backspace key moves the cursor left one space and deletes the character in that space Pressing Fn and this key toggles the Num Lock on and off When on 77 light on the Num Lock activates the numeric keys Operating Your Computer Key Description Ga Pressing Fn and this key toggles Scroll Lock on and off When on Ai 15 light on the screen moves one line up or down when you press Tor arrow key Scroll Lock does not work for all programs Pressing this key toggles the Caps Lock on and off When on ra light on the Caps Lock keeps the letter keys in uppercase s The Pause key temporarily stops screen scrolling Scroll Lock does not work for all programs i The Print Screen key prints the displayed screen Print screen does not work for all programs Cursor Control Keys AEJ NOTE The word cursor refers to the indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line a block or one of many other shapes Cursor control keys are generally used for editing purposes They are Operating Your Computer 2 5 A lt e Description Moves
51. n F5 In Windows you can also change the display through the settings in Display Properties 6 You can change display settings through your operating system See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information CAUTION Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Standby mode or Hibernation mode If no external monitor is connected when the computer resumes the LCD might not display properly Expanding Your Computer Connecting a TV For entertainment conferences or presentations you can connect a TV to your computer Follow this procedure to connect a TV 1 2 Make sure that the computer is not turned on You need a video cable for connection Plug one connector of the video cable to the computer s S video connector then the other end of the cable into the video input connector of the TV Turn on the power of the TV and switch to the video mode Turn on the power of the computer and switch the display to TV by changing the display through the settings in Display Properties in Windows CAUTION Do not set the display to both LCD and TV This may cause unstable display on the LCD Do not disconnect the TV while the computer is in Standby or Hibernation mode If the TV is not connected when the computer resumes the LCD might not display properly NOTE Make sure that the VGA driver is installed correctly Expanding Your Computer 4 3 Connecting a USB De
52. n Typ Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers FRENCH ATTENTION II y a danger d explosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du m me type ou d un type quivalent recommand par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Attention for USA Users The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable At the end ofits useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal About the AC Adapter e Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and or danger e Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet e Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case e Connect the adapter to a proper power source The voltage requirements are found on the product case and or packaging e Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged e Do not attempt to ser
53. ndary Slave Device Shared Memory sets the shared memory size of the video controller The options are 32M and 64M The default setting is 64M NOTE This item is for Legacy VGA and SVGA mode only When under Windows mode the shared video memory is allocated directly by the VGA driver based on the size of your system memory Burst Mode allows you to increase the system memory s speed and performance but might affect its stability depending on the type of memory module installed A checkmark v indicates enabled while an underline _ indicates disabled The default setting is disabled Battery Low Warning Beep sets if the system will beep to warn you against a low battery situation A check mark v indicates enabled while underline _ indicates disabled Default setting is enabled APIC IOAPIC Mode enables or disables APIC Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller mode Default setting is Enable Using BIOS Setup Security Menu The Security menu contains the security settings which safeguard your system against unauthorized use Set Password _ Hard Disk Boot Sector Set Password allows you to set the password for your system When typing the password first make sure that Num Lock is off then type your password in the entry fields and press Enter Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter If the Enable Password to Power on sub item is enabled the set password is always required to boot the comp
54. oid damage during the installation procedure please ask your dealer for help Do not install an internal component by yourself Expanding Your Computer 4 7 CHAPTER 5 Using BIOS Setup System Configuration Utility SCU is a program for configuring the BIOS Basic Input Output System settings of the computer BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed by your computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features This chapter tells you how to use the BIOS Setup When and How to Use BIOS Setup When to Use You need to run SCU when e You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run SCU e You want to restore the factory default settings e You want to modify some specific settings according to the hardware e You want to modify some specific settings to optimize system performance Starting BIOS Setup NOTES e The SCU screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only The actual items or settings on your computer may differ e The SCU program may have been updated after the publication of this manual e The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in SCU To run SCU press F2 when the prompt appears on the screen during system startup The prompt shows up on the screen for only a few
55. ons The numeric keypad is disabled e Make sure that the Num Lock is switched on Check if the Num Lock Indicator L lights green or not The external keyboard does not work e Make sure that the keyboard cable is properly connected The USB mouse does not work e Make sure that the mouse cable is properly connected The touchpad does not work or the pointer is difficult to control with the touchpad e Make sure that the touchpad driver if any is correctly installed e Make sure that the touchpad is clean LAN Problems I cannot access the network e Make sure that the LAN driver is correctly installed e Make sure that the LAN cable is properly connected to the RJ 45 connector and the network hub e Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate e Make sure that the user name or password is correct WLAN Problems I cannot use the WLAN feature e Make sure that the Mini PCI WLAN card is correctly installed e Make sure that the necessary driver s is correctly installed e Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on Regulatory Information 8 9 8 10 Transmission quality is poor Your computer may be in an out of range situation Move your computer closer to the Access Point or another WLAN device it is associated with Check if there is high interference around the environment and solve the problem as described next Radio interference exists Move your computer away from the device c
56. oors 2400 2446 5 10 mW Not permitted 2446 5 2483 5 100 mW 100 mW on private property with Ministry of Defense approval I B 11 I B 12 Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio NOTE Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements While operating the computer in those French departments that do not allow use of the wireless LAN equipment the user of the equipment must turn off the wireless LAN radio in order to comply with local regulations see chapter 2 for more information Index Index A AC 3 2 AC adapter 3 2 A 2 Cautions B 4 Connecting 1 2 AC power Connecting 1 2 ACPI 3 7 Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 4 Alt key 2 4 Anti Virus 7 3 Audio driver 6 3 Audio output connector 1 9 2 22 Audio subsystem A 2 Connecting external audio devices 2 22 Driver installation 6 3 Feature 2 21 Troubleshooting 8 12 B Backspace key 2 4 Battery low 3 6 Battery pack 1 8 3 3 A 2 Battery low 3 6 Charging 3 3 Checking the battery level 3 4 Initializing 3 4 Replacing 3 4 Taking care 7 5 Troubleshooting 8 3 Index BIOS 5 1 BIOS Setup 5 1 Booting 2 2 Brightness 2 9 C Cache A 1 Caps Lock 2 5 Indicator 1 12 Card Reader Driver installation 6 3 CardBus 4 5 CD See CD drive CD drive 1 6 2 17 A 2 Inserting a CD 2 18 In use indicator 1 12 Troublesho
57. oting 8 3 CD ROM drive See CD drive CD RW drive See CD drive Charging 3 3 Chipset driver 6 3 Cleaning the computer 7 5 Click 2 11 Connecting external devices Monitor 4 2 TV 4 3 USB device 4 4 Connector Audio output 2 22 Microphone 2 22 Cover Opening 1 3 CPU 1 10 A 1 CRT monitor See Monitor Ctrl key 2 4 Cursor 2 5 Cursor control key 2 5 D Date 5 5 8 14 DC 3 2 Dimension of the computer A 2 Display mode 2 19 Double click 2 11 Drag and drop 2 11 Drive A 2 13 Drive C 2 16 Drive D 2 17 Driver installation 6 1 Driver O S support 6 2 DVD ROM drive See CD drive E EEPROM A 1 Environmental specifications A 2 Esc key 2 4 Euro symbol 2 7 F Floppy disk drive 2 13 A 2 Connecting 2 13 Ejecting floppy disks 2 14 Inserting floppy disks 2 14 Troubleshooting 8 6 Fn key 2 8 Function key 2 8 H Hard disk drive 2 16 A 2 Boot sector 5 8 Compartment 1 10 In use indicator 1 12 Partition table 5 8 Troubleshooting 8 7 Hibernation 2 3 3 7 3 8 Troubleshooting 8 11 Hot keys 2 8 Humidity A 3 I Indicator Caps Lock 1 12 CD drive 1 12 Hard disk drive 1 12 Num Lock 1 12 Scroll Lock 1 12 K Kensington lock 1 8 7 2 Keyboard 1 12 2 4 A 1 Troubleshooting 8 7 L LAN 2 24 A 2 Connector 1 7 Driver installation 6 3 Troubleshooting 8 8 LCD 1 11 2 19 A 1 Switching on and off with hot keys 2 9 Troubleshooting 8 4 Line out See Au
58. ouching the lens in the tray with your hand If the lens becomes dirty the DVD drive may malfunction e Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface such as paper towel Instead use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser based devices Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure NOTE The DVD drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product This label is located on the DVD drive CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 2 16 Operating Your Computer NOTE For DVD and Combo drives only 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 Inserting and Removing a CD DVD Follow this procedure to insert or remove a CD DVD 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the eject button and the DVD tray will slide out partially Gently pull on it until it is fully extended 3 To insert a CD DVD place down the CD DVD in the tray with its label facing
59. r by pressing the cover latch and lifting up the cover You can tilt the cover forward or backward for optimal viewing clarity Getting Started 1 3 Turning On and Off the Computer Turning On 1 Make sure that the computer is connected to AC power 2 Press the power button 3 Each time the computer is turned on it performs a Power On Self Test POST and the operating system such as Windows should start Getting Started 1 4 Turning Off To turn off the computer power use the Shut Down command of your operating system NOTE There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer See Stopping the Computer in Chapter 2 for information CAUTION If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off wait for at least five seconds Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it Getting Started 1 5 Taking a Look at the Computer This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly describes the function of each component NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the appearance of your computer may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual Right Side Components Ref Component Description See Also DVD Accepts CD DVD for installing or loading P 2 16 DVD RW software accessing data and playing Combo Dri
60. rameters such as modem speed baud rate and line type pulse dialing or tone dialing e Donotenter Standby mode when using communication software Operating Your Computer Using the LAN NOTE To take advantage of the LAN feature the LAN driver supplied with your computer must be installed The internal 10 100Base T LAN Local Area Network module allows you to connect your computer to a network It supports data transfer rate up to 100 Mbps To connect the network cable to the LAN module connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub Operating Your Computer 2 23 Using the Wireless LAN Option 2 24 Depending on your model an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN WLAN card may have been pre installed by your computer manufacturer at the factory This card allows you to access corporate networks or the Internet in a wireless environment The WLAN features include e IEEE 802 11b g standard compliance e 2 4 GHz DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum technology e Peer to Peer Ad Hoc and Access Point Infrastructure modes support e WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 128 bit data encryption e Transmission rate at 54 Mbps 11 Mbps 5 5 Mbps 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps with automatic data rating To take advantage of the WLAN feature make sure that the WLAN driver is installed correctly If your WLAN card was provided by your dealer instead of the computer manufactu
61. re that the microphone is connected to the proper connector on the computer e Make sure that your computer is equipped with the driver needed e Click the speaker symbol on the taskbar and check the Windows volume control e Check the volume control of your computer Regulatory Information 8 13 Startup Problems 8 14 When you turn on the computer it does not respond and the Power Indicator does not light green e Ifyou are using an external AC power make sure that the AC adapter is correctly and securely connected If so make sure that the electrical outlet works properly e Ifyou are using the battery power make sure that the battery is not discharged When you turn on the computer it stops after POST e Restart your computer The message Operating system not found appears on the screen after you turn on the computer e Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive If there is remove it and restart the system e Ifthis message appears when you are booting from the hard disk insert a bootable disk in the floppy disk drive and check the condition of the hard disk e Make sure that the hard disk is set correctly in the SCU program The message Invalid system disk or Disk error appears on the screen after you turn on the computer e Ifyou are deliberately trying to boot from a floppy disk replace the disk with a bootable one and press any key to continue booting e Ifyou
62. rer contact your dealer for the correct driver to use Configuring the WLAN After driver installation you can use the WLAN utility to configure and monitor your WLAN connection You can also use Windows XP s built in WLAN utility Follow this procedure to launch the WLAN utility in Windows XP 1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 2 Click Network Connections then double click the Wireless Network Connection icon 3 Click Properties in the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box 4 Youcan configure your WLAN settings in the Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box Operating Your Computer Turning Off On the WLAN Radio NOTE The FAA Federal Aviation Agency has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety Remember to turn off wireless LAN radio when using your computer in the airplane Your computer has a built in Fn F1 WLAN hot key to switch the WLAN radio on off see Hot Keys in chapter 2 Upon booting up your computer the WLAN radio is off Both Windows XP WLAN utility and the Fn F1 hot key must be on for the WLAN function to work To turn off the WLAN radio press Fn F1 It takes approximately 30 seconds for your computer to make a successful WLAN connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect Operating Your Computer 2 25 CHAPTER 3 Managing Power Your computer operates either on external AC power or on int
63. rge it again Doing so may damage the battery NOTE The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self discharge process 0 21 per day even when the battery pack is fully charged 100 This happens no matter if the battery pack is installed in the computer Managing Power 3 3 Initializing the Battery Pack You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected Initializing is the process of fully charging discharging and then charging It can take several hours 1 Make sure that the computer power is turned off Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack 2 After the battery pack is fully charged turn on the computer When the message Press lt F2 gt to enter System Configuration Utility appears press F2 to invoke the program 3 Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer on until the battery is fully discharged The computer will shut down automatically 4 Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack Checking the Battery Level NOTE Any battery level indication is an estimated result The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the computer You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system To read the battery level in Windows click the J icon on the task
64. system Wait for at least five seconds and turn it on again CAUTION Resetting will cause any unsaved data to be lost Specifications APPENDIX Specifications NOTE Specifications are subject to change without any prior notice Parts Specifications CPU AMD Mobile K8 35W 25W Processors Athlon64 Odessa 35W 2700 2800 Athlon64 Oakville 35W 2800 3000 Athlon64 Lancaster 35W 3200 3400 Athlon64 Lancaster 25W 3000 3200 Athlon M Dublin 25W 2500 2700 L2 Cache Memory 1MB on die for Lancaster 512 KB on die for Odessa Oakville 256 KB on die for Dublin capability supports PC 2100 2700 specifications 32 64 MB UMA Dynamic VRAM 64MB Display 14 1 15 inch TFT resolution up to 1024768 XGA Video controller Integrated in Unichrome Pro multi monitor Dual View support VGA port S video port Keyboard Standard keys numeric keypad 12 function keys a special Fn Function key Windows Logo Key x 2 and application key x 1 Intelligent Glide pad with 2 buttons Storage Floppy disk drive 3 5 inch 1 44 MB 1 2 MB 720KB USB device external Hard disk drive 2 5 inch 9 5 mm high 30GB 40GB 60GB 80GB ATA 33 66 100 support Parts Specifications Optical drive DVD ROM DVD RW DVD Combo microphone and function key volume control Two audio ports for Mic in Line out LAN Wireless LAN One Mini PCI slot and two antenna reserved for wireless LAN card compliant with 802 11b g Preinstalled in the selecte
65. t computer stores To use the lock loop the lock cable around a stationary object such as a table Insert the lock to the Kensington lock hole and turn the key to secure the lock Store the key in a safe place 7 2 Troubleshooting Using an Anti Virus Strategy New viruses are always being developed nowadays and they are attacking computers even more easily with emails so commonly used worldwide The security feature of the BIOS protects the boot sector of the hard disk To enable the function see Security Menu in Chapter 5 for instructions You can also install a virus detecting program to monitor potential viruses that could damage your files Troubleshooting 7 3 Taking Care of the Computer Location Guidelines Use the computer where the temperature is between 10 C 50 F and 35 C 95 F Avoid placing the computer in a location subject to high humidity extreme temperatures mechanical vibration direct sunlight or heavy dust Do not cover or block any ventilation openings on the computer For example do not place the computer on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Otherwise overheating may occur that results in damage to the computer Keep the computer at least 13 cm 5 inches away from electrical appliances that can generate a strong magnetic field such as a TV refrigerator motor or a large audio speaker Do not move the computer abruptly from a cold to a warm place A tempera
66. ting Your Computer 2 13 NOTES e Depending on your model there may be a core on the floppy disk drive cable e Do not put the floppy disk drive upside down e Do not put the AC adapter on the floppy disk drive Inserting and Ejecting Floppy Disks To insert a floppy disk hold it with the arrow facing up and towards the drive Slide the disk into the drive until it clicks into place Eject Button To eject a floppy disk first ensure that the floppy disk drive is not working and then press the eject button on the drive When the floppy disk pops out of the drive remove the floppy disk and store it properly CAUTION e Never turn off or reset the computer while the floppy disk drive is working e Always store your floppy disks in a safe clean container to protect them from the environment and magnetic fields e A floppy disk must be formatted before you can use it To know how to format a floppy disk see your operating system manual 2 14 Operating Your Computer Using the Hard Disk Drive Your computer comes with a hard disk drive as drive C A hard disk drive is a storage device with non removable rotating magnetic storage platters inside it It is where your operating system and application software programs are stored Your hard disk drive is a 2 5 inch IDE Integrated Drive Electronics hard disk drive This type of drive embodies the latest in fast reliable mass storage by integrating all the control circu
67. ture difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condensation inside the unit which may damage the storage media Do not place the computer on an unsteady surface General Guidelines 7 4 Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer when it is closed as this may damage the display The screen surface is easily scratched Do not use paper towels to clean the display Avoid touching it with your fingers pen or pencil To maximize the life of the backlight in the display allow the backlight to automatically turn off as a result of power management Avoid using a screen saver or other software that prevents the power management from working Troubleshooting Cleaning Guidelines Never clean the computer with its power on Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of the computer Gently wipe the display with a soft lint free cloth Do not use alcohol or detergent on the display Dust or grease on the touchpad can affect its sensitivity Clean the pad by using adhesive tape to remove the dust and grease on its surface Battery Pack Guidelines Recharge the battery pack when it is nearly discharged When recharging Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged Doing so may avoid harm to the battery pack Operate the computer with the battery pack installed even when using external power This ensures that the battery is fully charged If you will not be using t
68. u can also change the size of the on screen pointer the speed of the pointer and so on To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver if you are using Windows However you can install the touchpad driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features 2 12 Operating Your Computer Using the Floppy Disk Drive Depending on your model an external floppy disk drive may be supplied with your computer The floppy disk drive is referred to as drive A A floppy disk drive allows you to install new programs into your computer or to store information on a removable floppy disk so that you can transfer information from one computer to another Write Protect Tab High Density Notch The floppy disk drive is a high density 3 5 inch one which can read and write to either double density 2DD 720 KB floppy disks or high density 2HD 1 44 MB floppy disks Notice that both types of floppy disk have an arrow imprinted on the front upper left corner and a sliding write protect tab on the bottom left corner as illustrated above When opened the write protect tab prevents data from being written to or erased from the floppy disk Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk drive to the computer connect the floppy disk drive cable into any of the USB ports of the computer Make sure to let the USB mark face up when connecting the cable to the computer Opera
69. u when an item with the arrow signis selected 2 Opens or closes the option window when an item is selected Tab Jumps from one item to another Esc 1 Exits SCU 2 Returns to the previous menu if in a sub menu 3 Closes the options window if one is open 5 4 Using BIOS Setup Main Menu The main menu contains the basic configuration settings of the system Date and Time Internal Numlock Date and Time sets the system date and time Internal NumLock sets if you can enter a number when Num Lock is turned off When this item is enabled you can press and hold Fn and then press a letter key to enter a number even if Num Lock is turned off When this item is disabled you cannot enter a number with the above method A check mark v indicates enabled while underline _ indicates disabled Default setting is enabled Using BIOS Setup 5 5 Advanced Menu 5 6 The Advanced menu contains the I O Input Output configuration settings of the system IDE Settings ared Memory _ Burst Mode v Battery Low Warning Beep v APIC IOAPIC Mode IDE Settings sets the type of hard disk in your system HDD Timing sub item allows you to set the data transmission mode of the hard disk The options are Fast PIO Multiword DMA Ultra DMA 33 Ultra DMA 66 Ultra DMA 100 or Ultra DMA 133 The default setting is Ultra DMA 100 Select Devices sub item allows you to select between Primary Master Device Secondary Master Device or Seco
70. up Slightly press the center of the CD DVD until it clicks into place In use Indicator Eject Button To remove a CD DVD hold the CD DVD by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray 4 Gently push the tray back into the drive NOTES In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the DVD tray by pressing the eject button you can manually release the CD DVD See DVD Drive Problems in Chapter 8 Operating Your Computer 2 17 Using the Video Features The video subsystem of your computer features 14 1 15 inch TFT Thin Film Transistor color LCD display with XGA Extended Graphics Array resolution Up to 1024x768 resolution on an external monitor Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor which is useful when you have a presentation as you can control the screen from your computer and face the audience at the same time S video support allows the connection of a TV set and simultaneous display on TV and external monitor Multi display capability which allows you to expand your desktop on the screen to another display device so that you have more desktop space to work on Power Management NOTES Before using the multi display capability the video driver supplied with your computer must be installed The computer enters Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed If you want to use the computer with the LCD closed set Do Nothing to the When close the lid of my portable comput
71. uter Hard Disk Boot Sector sets if a warning message will appear when the hard disk boot sector partition table has been changed A checkmark V indicates enabled while an underline _ indicates disabled The default setting is disabled CAUTION Set this item to disabled before installing an operating system running Fdisk or Format program Otherwise the intended action will fail Using BIOS Setup 5 7 Boot Menu 5 8 The Boot menu sets the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system Boot Device sets the first second third and fourth booting device The system will try to boot from the first device but if it is not available will try the next boot device If you set the first boot device to LAN Boot the system will boot from the LAN server first The options are Hard Disk C CD ROM Drive Diskette A and PXE LAN The default setting is Diskette A gt CD ROM Drive gt Hard Disk C gt PXE LAN NOTE If you set all booting options to the same device then the computer will try to boot from that device only Using BIOS Setup Exit Menu The Exit menu displays ways of exiting SCU After finished with your settings you must save and exit so that the new settings can take effect Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Get Default Values Load Previous Values Save Changes and Exit saves the changes you have made and exits SCU After finished with your settings you must save and
72. vara stenst regluger Evr pska Efnahags Bandalagsins n mer 1999 5 EC l B 9 I B 10 Italian Questo prodotto conforme alla Direttiva Europea 1999 5 EC Norwegian Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 1999 S EC Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Europ ia 1999 5 EC Spanish Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 1999 5 EC Swedish Denna produkt har tillverkats 1 enlighet med EG direktiv 1999 5 EC Local Restrictions of 802 11b Radio Usage CAUTION Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802 11b wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries 802 11b products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use As a user of these products you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries or regions for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country or region of use Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country or region of use could be an infringement of local law and may be punished as such The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area However authorization for use is further restricted in particular countries or regions within countries as fol
73. ve music video 1 6 Getting Started Left Side Components cE 1000009000000 a ele Ref Component VGA Port Ventilation Openings USB Ports RJ 11 Connector RJ 45 Connector PC Card Slot Getting Started Description See Also Connects an external monitor P 4 2 Do not cover or block the ventilation openings for air circulation thus preventing overheating Each of the four ports connects a USB device P 4 4 such as a floppy disk drive printer digital camera joystick and more Connects the telephone line P 2 22 Connects the LAN cable P 2 23 Accepts a PC card for additional functions P 4 5 1 7 Rear Components 3 Ref Component Description See Also Kensington Locks the computer to a stationery object for P 7 2 Lock security Power Connects the AC adapter P 1 2 Connector S video Connects an external video device such as a P 4 3 Connector TV supporting S video input 1 8 Getting Started Front Components OO Ref Component Description See Also Microphone Connects an external microphone P 2 21 Connector Audio Output Connects a set of headphones external speakers P 2 21 Connector with amplifier or an audio recording device Top Cover Locks the top cover P 1 3 Latch Getting Started 1 9 Bottom Components Ref Component Description Battery Pack Supplies power to your
74. ver that allows you to access PCMCIA cards 6 3 6 4 Name Directory Wireless LAN WINXP Billionton ae WINXP WLL0010 optional WINXP WLL3010 USBreg Utility Utility USBreg Description Installs the WLAN driver that allows you to use the computer s internal Mini PCI Type IIIB WLAN card s network function This driver CD provides you with three driver options Depending on the PCI WLAN card that you are using the correct driver must be installed in order to activate the WLAN function NOTE e The Windows Plug and Play capability may automatically detect the new device Mini PCI WLAN card module and display the wizard requesting for drivers Click Cancel to bypass the wizard screen s This driver is for selected models only If your card was pre installed by your dealer please contact your dealer for the correct driver This feature allows the activity of a USB device to wake up the system from the standby mode Once the utility is installed the system will automatically activate the function for you NOTE You can desactivate this function by selecting Control Panel System gt Hardware tab Device Manager button your USB item Power Management tab Then set the Allow this device to birng the computer out of standby option to Disabled Installing Software Drivers Adobe Acrobat Guide Reader User s Manuals Guide Installs the Ado
75. vice Your computer has four USB ports that supports transfer rates up to 12 MB s for USB 1 1 devices and 480 MB s for USB 2 0 devices such as digital camera scanner printer modem and mouse USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture It supports Plug and Play technology so you can install and remove USB devices without turning off the computer With its multiple connection capability up to 127 devices can be connected in a daisy chain configuration In addition you can use a USB hub that converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices can be connected To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable to one of the USB ports 4 4 Expanding Your Computer Using PC Cards Your computer has a PC card slot PC cards are credit card sized peripheral products based on the standards developed by PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCMCIA is a non profit association for promoting the interchangeability among mobile computers where ruggedness low power and small size are critical Ever since its foundation the association has been continuing their efforts to add new specifications to the PC card standard as new needs arise in the market PC Card Type Your computer s PC card slot can accommodate a Type II or Type I card Typical Type II I cards are flash memory SRAM modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus Support Your computer s
76. vice the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture Index About the Modem Caution Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch non insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the telephone function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning e Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak e Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Caution for USA Users To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Index I B 5 On the Use of RF Device NOTE The information in this section applies to models with the wireless LAN module USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices I B 6 IMPORTANT NOTE To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction wit
77. ware Drivers To automatically install the intended drivers just click the Device Driver link on the main screen or run the AutoInstall exe program on the CD and the installation will start based on the operating system you are using You can also manually install the drivers The drivers are described next Name CPU driver Chipset driver Video driver Audio driver Modem driver LAN driver Touchpad driver CardBus driver Caring for the Computer Directory WINXP CPU WINXP Chipset WINXP VGA WINXP Audio WINXP Modem WINXP Lan WINXP Touchpad WINXP Cardbus Description This driver enhances the support for this CPU in Windows XP providing better performance and speed as well improved support for the power saving features Install this CPU driver before installing the device drivers Ensures the full function of the following drivers Install this main Chipset driver before installing the device drivers Installs the video driver that allows you to select high resolution displays with richer colors Installs the audio driver that allows you to take full advantage of the audio subsystem Installs the modem driver that allows you to use the modem function of the computer Installs the LAN driver that allows you to use the network function of the computer Installs the touchpad driver that allows you to take full advantage of the touchpad features Installs the CardBus dri
78. ys Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to activate special functions of the computer Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way Each time a hot key combination is pressed it shifts the corresponding function to the other or next choice You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop The hot keys are described next Key Description J tJ Switches the wireless LAN radio on and off Upon booting the computer default setting is off NOTES 1 This function works only if an optional Mini PCI wireless LAN card is installed 2 The FAA Federal Aviation Agency has deemed it unsafe to operate wireless devices in aircraft as this may interfere with flight safety Remember to turn off wireless LAN radio when using your computer in the airplane 2 8 Operating Your Computer Key Description JC ae r J Fa 5 3 5 Fee 2 al al ia a ae k El F12 m s Decreases the volume Increases the volume Switches the display output to one of the following when an external device is connected Upon booting the system with CRT P LCD CRT a LCD amp CRT H NOTES e Ifthe display mode is set to 256 colors or lower or in DOS mode there will be only two modes for selecting CRT only and LCD amp CRT e This function only applies to Plug amp Play CRT monitors Decreases the LCD brightness Increases the LCD brightness Switch

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