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1. If you properly care for the Notebook it will provide many years of reliable service However remember this computer system is a precision instrument and it should not be Exposed to excessive heat or direct sunlight Subjected to shock or vibration Exposed to strong magnetic fields Left in a place where foreign matter or moisture may enter the system System Features The Notebook Computer is a state of the art high performance portable system It offers a host of features specially designed to enhance performance and usability CPU v Intel P54C Y Intel P54LM v Intel P55C with MMX technology Memory 3 3 V power supply Supports Fast Page Mode EDO 512KB secondary cache PBSRAM 8MB expandable up to 128MB 8 16 32 64MB 144 pin SODIMM RAM modules option SSSS S System BIOS v 256KB flash ROM v PCI2 v Plug and Play 1 0a e Display v 11 3 TFT SVGA 800x600 pixels LCD panel available 12 1 TFT SVGA 800x600 pixels LCD panel available 12 1 DSTN SVGA 800x600 pixels LCD panel 2MB display memory EDO Simultaneous display with an external monitor SA NI put Output Built in trackpad PS 2 Serial ports COM1 COM2 Parallel port CRT port Game port PS 2 type port Headphone jack Microphone in jack Line in jack an OO EI PC Card Sockets Y One Type III or two Type II PC cards Mass Storage v 2 5 12 7mm high or less hard disk drive v 3 5 floppy disk drive2. interchangeable v 5 25 CD ROM Infrared Wireless Communication Y IrDA HPSIR Y ASKIR Audio v Sound Blaster Pro compatible v Built in microphone Power Management v Doze mode Y Suspend Resume v Display idle mode v Hard disk idle mode v APM 1 2 eee battery Pack Ni MH or Lrlon available Battery low warning Auto switching with AC power adapter Secondary Battery Pack option KANNAN AC Power Supply Y External Model AC DO1 v Alternative Model F1650L Size amp Weight v 302mm w x234mm d x54mm h vV 34kg Quick Starting Up Powering the System Use only the Power Adapter that comes with your Computer System operation with an incorrect power adapter will cause damage to the Notebook and its components 1 Connect the power cord to the power adapter 2 Plug the power adapter to the AC in socket on the rear panel of the Notebook 3 Plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded outlet Opening the LCD Cover 1 Slide the top cover latch to the right to release the latch 2 Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard 3 Raise the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button once to turn the system on once to turn it off Portable Operating Primary Battery Pack The Notebook system can be powered by battery pack for continuous portable operation without an external power source when you take it away from the office The actual operating time ho
3. S369 LS 2526 O2O 2526 25 4095049404 Be 29 9 nr L A SSSOSS 423262542 Working with WINBIOS Setup The WINBIOS Setup has four windows Setup Utilities Security and Default Each window contains several icons To activate a specific function click on the corresponding icon WINBIOS Window Main Menu Power Mgmt Configures power conservation features Peripheral Configures Input output support Supervisor Supervisor Password setting User User Password setting Utilit Detect IDE Auto detects IDE device Original Restores old values Def EE Standard Sets the time and date configures disk drives Advanced Configures basic system Setup performance parameters 45 Help Press key combination Alt H to pop up the on line Help window Use the trackpad pointing device to access the WINBIOS Setup or use the specific key defined as below Tab Esc Setup Keystroke Mouse Convention Mouse click Point Select item Tab Select window Enter Select item Esc Return to previous level Alt H Help Alt Space Global exit Cursor keys Usual meaning Set Date Time Floppy Hard Disk 46 Standard Setup Pri Master Click on an icon to set the parameters Sec Master Type Not Installed 1 46 User Auto CDROM Floptical LBA Large Mode Off On Block Mode Off On 32Bit Mode Off On PIO Mode Auto 0 1 2 3 4 5 Date Time Enters the current date and time Day Month Year Hour M
4. The system setup that is included with the BIOS canbe used to configure the system to accept different drives Refer to Chapter 3 WINBIOS Setup for instructions to operate the utility Removing 1 Turn the system power off 2 Pull the hard disk tray gently out of the compartment 3 Be careful when disconnecting the cable from the hard disk drive not to bend any pins or crimp the cable Inserting When inserting the hard disk drive back into the Notebook be sure to firmly seat the hard disk drive tray into the compartment You will feel the tray click into position when it is seated properly 37 Using Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook comes standard with a 1 44 MB 3 5 floppy disk module It is labeled drive A and may be used as a boot drive if properly set The compartment that the floppy disk currently resides may get exchangeable with the option Secondary Battery Pack described in Chapter One Contact your dealer for more details of the option When using the floppy drive always insert your floppy diskette label side up To remove your diskette press the eject button on the top right corner of the floppy drive 39 Using CD ROM The Notebook comes standard with a 5 25 CD ROM that is internally mounted It is labeled drive D and may be used as a boot drive if properly set Do not disassemble the CD ROM from the Notebook Only certified technicians should perform repairs to the CD ROM To i
5. VI III DIES II L k x ai e m gt gt So So CH CH gt ate da M gt 4 4 va C Z lt gt 2 E so ville PgUp v dum V P um o a O demm o a Saa SA N A an Y a Ia a da mE as O a Y 34 Using PC Card Sockets The Notebook provides system expanding capabilities with two PC card sockets previously referred to as PCMCIA by inserting various PC cards Both sockets supports 5V 3 3V 16 bit PC cards The PC cards may be LAN fax modem communication devices or expanded memory PC cards have three types Type I measures 3 3mm thick Type II 5 0mm and Type II 10 5mm You may accordingly use two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card with the 68 pin connector in each socket Inserting and Removing PC Cards Open the access door on the right side of the Notebook To insert a PC card align the card with the slot and push it in firmly until it locks into place 35 To remove a PC card press the appropriate eject button and the card will be ejected from its slot A Socket A B Socket B C Eject Button for Socket A D Eject Button for Socket B 36 Replacing Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive of the Notebook can be removed since it is mounted on a removable tray The tray can house any 2 5 IDE hard disk drive with a height of 12 7mm The system BIOS supports drives with capacities greater than 528MB through the Logical Block Addressing LBA mode
6. an infrared communication that is IrDA compliant It can be used to make a cordless connection between the system and an IrDA compliant device D Ventilation Grids The ventilation grids are necessary to dissipate heat Do not block or obstruct them during operation E Headphone Jack Headphone can be attached to the system through this jack so can external speakers that have built in output power amplifier F Line in Jack External audio source can be fed into the Notebook through this jack G Microphone in Jack Use this jack to connect a microphone to the system H Right Side Stand Move this stand together with the left one to adjust the typing angle If a high speed CPU is installed on the system erecting the stands on both sides will be necessary for heat dissipation during operation 21 Left Side View A 2 5 Removable Hard Disk Drive This compartment houses a removable 2 5 hard disk drive To replace the hard disk open the cover then pull out the hard disk gently B 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook comes standard with a 1 44MB floppy drive installed You may press the button on its top right side for diskette ejection This compartment may also be used for optional accessory such as the Secondary Battery Pack C Primary Battery Pack and Latch This compartment houses a removable and rechargeable battery pack Pressing the battery latch upward will pop up the battery pack D Left Side Sta
7. is no display activity for a specified period of time the system enters Suspend Mode The settings are No or Yes Specify the length of a period of video inactivity When the timer expires the LCD display will be put on standby mode The settings are Disabled or from 1 to 20 minutes Specify the length of a period of hard disk inactivity If the timer expires the hard disk will be put on standby mode The settings are Disabled or from I minute to 20 minutes Power Management Setup Auto DOZE Mode CPU Clock Disabled Auto DOZE Mode Time Out Suspend Mode Suspend Time Out SV to OV Suspend Time Out Battery Low Suspend Resume Alarm Resume Alarm Time Monitor Video for Suspend Display Idle Time Out Ze S Set Power Management Features Disabled Reserved Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled No Disabled 51 Peripheral Setup OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA OnBoard Se rial Dor OnBoard Serial Port2 Serial Port2 Mode OnBoard Audio Base Port OnBoard MIDI Port Enable the parallel port and specify the base VO port address The settings are Disabled 378h 278h or 3BCh Specify the parallel port mode The settings are Normal EPP Enhanced Parallel Port oc ECP Extended Capabilities Port Set the EPP mode version when Parallel Port Mode is configured to be EPP The settings are version 1 9 or 1 7 This option all
8. right trackpad button is equivalent to the right mouse button the left trackpad button is equivalent to the left mouse button E Windows 95 Keyboard The Notebook utilizes an 86 key Windows 95 keyboard It is detachable for various language versions 18 LEDs Power and Microphone Icon ColorofLight Description System power on either by AC or by battery q Red _ Battery in charge when system power off Battery in charge when system power on Primary battery fully charged E NE Red Secondary battery fully charged Both batteries fully charged Icon Function Description PowerSwith Toggle the power switch to turn the system on or off 9 Microphone This is the built in microphone for audio input System Status LCD Bar kon eeipin A a A o ET AS OY Floppy Disk Drive is accessing Hard Disk Drive is accessing A pais 77000000007 Oe 0 A ILL NNNM je eg Right Side View A PC Card Sockets One Type III or two Type II PC cards may be used The ejection button for the upper slot is located on the left The eject button for the lower slot is on the right Both sockets will expand the system capabilities when a PC card is inserted B 5 25 CD ROM Drive The 5 25 IDE CD ROM is installed in this compartment The eject button is located in the middle of the front cover of the drive Pressing it will release the CD tray C Infrared The Notebook provides
9. 0 Right Side Vi Wisst nnns ioia aaa ka r aoa BE Ven p ERA 21 PC Card SOCKS ES 21 SE WAR A RE 21 ur DEE 21 Ventilation Grids E 21 Headphone Jacks iu at Rete de e nen 21 Linean Jackor M 21 Microphone n Jackie aee Eposk 21 Ee BEE 21 Lett Side Me A ge ee Eed 23 2 3 Removable Hard Disk eie ete ettet eee oe eee 23 3 2 Hloppy Disk DAVE iii 23 Primary Battery Pack and Lach 23 LSO 23 AC I Sockets E 25 SerialPort COND Case 012x009 eiae reinaan eso aee s npn pae tu beu S Ee ies 25 MIDlI Game Poit tr UU e He ne EGEE 25 External Monitor CRT bont 25 Serial Pot COM Di nn 25 ERT ON 25 PS 2 Type TE 25 Chapter 2 Operating Upsradn amp CPU ia Rn nn s ch 28 Replacing CPU 3 reet eisen hp 28 ZIE Socket Oper iia 30 Updating EE 3l Expanding Mem dE tente ele ette ere REPRE AR ieh 32 Using Hot EE 34 Using PG Card Sockets E 35 Replacing Hard Disk Drive etre teet eet tet thee ert aha edes 37 Replacing Floppy Disk Uwe 39 Using CD ROM E 40 Using Embedded Numeric Keypad eese 4 Using Power Management 42 Dis otc is Dep bisa ai od o aima d 42 Suspend and R SUIme lt 5 s5 o eE E enee sette eint TH se 42 Display el inte ent 42 Hard Disk Idle eigene A Hal be ire tans 42 Advanced Power Management 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Utilities Power On Self Test POST sss 1112211114311 1 1011111011111 11 111181111 re 43 PO
10. 24 or AUTO for auto detection 7 AdditionalMemory 0 Options Enter additional memory to reserve in KB or 0 if none 8 Programl ZVSR PMD Options Use ZVSR PMD default display file or enter Path FileName for OV Suspend Resume display program or _None_ for no display program 9 Program2 LOGO PMD Options Use LOGO PMD default display file or enter Path FileName for logo display program or _None_ for no display program 10 Create file HDPREP CFG Y N Options Y for Yes or N for No Keep the diskette write enable and press Enter to create HDPREP CFG on t 11 Execute the HDPREPEZ EXE utility again to create the DOS FAT compatible file or create the partition A gt HDPREPEZ 12 Reboot your Notebook system 59 Create HDPREP CFG HDPREP CFG file format FileSystemInformation DosFile 1 SelectedLogicalDrive C MemoryConf iguration SystemMemory AUTO UGAMemory AUTO AdditionalMemory 8 ProgramConf iguration Programi ZUSR PMD Program2 LOGO PMD Save to DOS file Options 1 8 Partition 60
11. Notice Updating or revising this manual or making any changes to the information herein will be initiated when the company deems it necessary The company reserves the right to take the above mentioned actions and is under no obligation to notify any person of such actions in advance or afterwards 1997 Trademark MS DOS Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Microsoft Mouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM PC OS 2 PS 2 EGA and VGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Intel Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies Warranty Provisions Warranties for the Notebook Computer may vary with different areas If you have any questions please call your local dealer with the serial number of your unit and you will be provided with all warranty information you need The manufacturer is not liable to any purchaser for damage lost revenue lost wages lost savings or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from the purchase or use of the product or inability to use the product FCC Notice 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 T
12. Of 2 28 O The back side of heat sink Washer for AMD K6 only Washer BERE b Thermal Pad H P Heat Sink 29 ZIF Socket Operation A ZIF Zero Insertion Force socket is provided to facilitate CPU removal and installation for you You may need to contact your dealer for the proprietary tool to work with the ZIF socket Improper tool or incorrect operation may damage the socket Insert the proprietary tool into the OPEN position of the ZIF socket Move the screwdriver to the right to unlock the CPU Align the index corner to install the CPU in place Index corner Insert the proprietary tool into the CLOSE position of the ZIF socket and lever to the left to lock the CPU 30 Updating BIOS In order to keep up with the latest system BIOS you may upgrade your Notebook system from available source your dealer for example Continue the process that you work with CPU processors The DIP Switch SW2 1 and SW2 2 need to be set ON when you are going to update the existing system BIOS But you should set them back OFF after updating BIOS is complete DIP Switch SW2 Purpose SW2 1 SW2 2 Flash ROM BIOS p AOS E Existing BIOS Eb d On Updating BIOS 31 Expanding Memory The system has two memory sockets for different RAM Modules to expand the memory up to 128MB These RAM Modules are 144 pin SODIMM Small Outline Dual In line Memory Module type The Notebook supports Fast Page Mo
13. ST Normal Operation 5 6 21 E91 E 51 E91 995113119111 9 gu ng 4 POST Error Detected e nia in e ica 43 WINBIOS Setup tee tee ene 410v SE 44 Invoking WINBIOS S tUp 0 HH HH HH H 44 Working with WINBIOS Setup eese sese 45 Help M E 46 Standard Setup dente ida elect ede e dete iss 47 Advanced Setup eege UU re eque pt iege tua reete ee 48 Power Management Setup 50 Noelia M 54 L I D 56 KEE 57 i MUR 58 OV Susperid Utility ern rete tite ertet rers o RES Ie SEXE ERE i de Rs 59 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides a short introduction and tutorial that will familiarize you with the Notebook system and get you up and running quickly Unpacking Carefully unpack the Notebook Computer and its included accessories If there are any discrepancies or problems contact your dealer immediately Be sure to save the packing materials in the case you need to repack and ship the Notebook back in the future Notebook Computer Carrying bag Power adapter Power cord User manual PS 2 transfer cable Utilities diskette s Compact Disk Operating Environment Thanks to the Notebook s ability to run on battery power its compactness in size and light weight it can be conveniently operated wherever the temperature and humidity are comfortable enough for you to work
14. atible Mode Disabled ze e 9696969696909 S Set Advanced Features DE 49 Power Management Setup Auto DOZE Mode CPU Clock Auto DOZE Mode Time Out Suspend Mode Suspend Time Out 5V to 0V Suspend Time Out Battery Low Suspend Resume Alarm Resume Alarm Time Set the CPU clock state when the CPU enters DOZE Mode The settings are Disabled CPU 3 4 CPU 2 CPU 4 CPUS or CPU I6 Specify the length of a period of system inactivity When the timer expires the CPU enters DOZE Mode The settings are Disabled 1 2 second 2 seconds 8 seconds Set the level of suspend mode The settings are 5 volt Suspend to DRAM 0 volt Suspend to Disk or 5V to OV Suspend from DRAM to Disk Specify the length of a period of system inactivity When the timer expires the system enters Suspend Mode The settings are Disabled or from 1 minute to 20 minutes Specify the length of a period of system inactivity When the timer expires the system enters 5V to OV Suspend Mode if configured so The settings are from minute to 120 minutes Suspend the system upon a low battery condition The settings are Disabled or Enabled Resume the system from 5V Suspend Mode if configured so when resume alarm timer expires The settings are Enabled or Disabled Set the time to resume the system from 5V Suspend Mode 50 Monitor Video for Suspend Display Idle Time Out Hard Disk Idle Time Out Tf there
15. de EDO operation With the following memory configurations the total memory size will be automatically detected by the POST routines Power Bank 0 64 bit Bank 1 64 bit 1Mx16 x4 None 1Mx16 x4 1 1 1 None None 3 D ES IN IN T 4Mx16 x4 2Mx8 x8 A A 3 a F None 2Mx8 x8 1Mx16 x8 4Mx16 x4 None None 4Mx16 x4 4Mx16 x8 8Mx8 x8 33V Mx16 x8 Mx16 x8 8Mx8 x8 32 Speed 33 Using Hot Keys Located on the bottom left edge of the keyboard layout is a colored Fn key It is a special key only found on the Notebook to make key combination with other keys for easy access to system features Hold down the Fn key while pressing other key as below Tn F4 Control display topcenterpostion Sd Toggle LCD CRT LCD amp CRT Reduce LCD brightness Increase LCD brightness Fn F11 Reduce audio volume Fn F12 Increase audio volume Toggle audio mute on off Fn Esc Initialize the suspend mode ES E IE Es P We Ig Ir b m e CRI Le x m t LT M Y es f QQ JU 4 d L Y d g A e E D v n Pur rpgr E PE rn as vz are Ve S7 Se ara are We gt ST N amp t n a 1 77 9 elf la 7 N X7 X X7 NS NJ DU MUA Y AAN ATAN 4 ATAN MEAN MAN NV N deg Cp er Eege eg eg ebe eme nir bet Ve eae N een d Rb W T Y U a E 4 H h gt JO YO GOD 1 RS Y K SO GRO c III N
16. erformance OT 393456965 X EIER 5 Restore Old Setup Values 8695909098 251505959 Load Optimal Default Values 9696969696 969696 Exit Click the Close button in the upper left corner of the window to close the WINBIOS Setup You can also follow the Help instruction to exit the WINBIOS by pressing Esc key Exit Setup 82 292020203 ve Ir 40 9 AS 59 Se RN Y Med FSIS S OF OPO tO tO OO REEL 030 0 0 D 59 59895949 z 9s Load Optimal Default Values S RSLS LEZ SL SLO LOLOL O O OO OOO OOO O OOOO O 6969 69e 6T SSS 58 Utility UN Suspend HDPREPEZ EXE The utility HDPREPEZ EXE is used to create the OV Suspend partition or DOS FAT compatible file reserved for storing the system state during a 0 Volt suspend mode 1 Insert the OV Suspend Utility in the appropriate drive for example Drive A to create a configuration file named HDPREP CFG A gt HDPREPEZ C 2 A screen will appear for configuration as shown in the next page 3 DosFile 1 Options 7 Save to DOS file 0 Partition Use your operating system s FDISK program to create a partition on the hard disk whose size should accommodate the following configured memory 4 SelectedLogicalDrive C Options Select logical drive from C to Z if Save to DOS file 5 SystemMemory AUTO Options Enter system memory in KB e g 8096 or AUTO for auto detection 6 VGAMemory AUTO Options Enter video memory in KB e g 10
17. his equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CE Certificate This model is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulation EN 55 022 CLASS B Important Safety Instructions Please read and follow these important instructions 1 2 a 10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may 17 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning it or connecting peripheral devices Use a damp cloth with mild soap to clean this product Do not apply cleaner directly to the unit Do not use volatile or abrasive cleaners on this product Do not p
18. inute Second Floppy A Specifes the floppy disk type Not Installed 360KB 51 4 1 2MB 514 720KB 312 1 44MB 31 2 2 88MB 312 pz er 9 9 494 SSCL 1 6 EEEE 4049 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 98 S Current Setting Not Installed 9696269626969 O O LSPS OS OS LS OS PS OS PS OSS 2 499696969696 S 47 Advanced Setup Plug and Play Aware O S 15T Boot Device 2 Boot Device 3 Boot Device BootUp Num Lock Mouse Support Password Check OS 2 Compatible Mode Set Yes if the operating system is Plug amp Play aware Set No if the OS is not PnP aware Set the first boot drive The settings are Disabled IDE 0 Floppy CDROM Set the second boot drive The settings are Disabled IDE 0 Floppy oc CDROM Set the third boot drive The settings are Disabled IDE 0 Floppy CDROM Set Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the system is booted or set On to turn the Num Lock on Set Enabled to support a PS 2 type mouse or set Disabled to disable the capability Set Always to pop up a password prompt every time the Notebook is turned on Set Setup to pop up a password prompt every time WINBIOS is accessed Set Enabled to run with IBM OS 2 Set Disabled to disable the capability 48 Advanced Setup Plug and Play Aware O S ist Boot Device Disabled 2nd Boot Device Disabled 3rd Boot Device Disabled BootUp Num Lock Off Mouse Support Disabled Password Check Setup OS 2 Comp
19. lace this product on an unstable surface where it may fall Do not block or cover the system s ventilation openings Also never place this product near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless adequate ventilation is provided Operate this product in accordance with its rated power specifications If you are unsure of your local power specifications consult your dealer or local power company This product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug This is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to such power have a qualified electrician install a proper outlet Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will likely walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure the total current drawn by the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord or outlet power ratings Do not allow foreign matter to enter the system expose dangerous voltage points Refer all repair work to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet do not operate it and immediately seek proper servicing if The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed Liquid or foreign matter has entered this product This product has been exposed to rain or water This product has been dropped or damaged This product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for ser
20. nd Move this stand together with the right one to adjust the typing angle If a high speed CPU is installed on the system erecting the stands on both sides will be necessary for heat dissipation during operation 23 Rear View A AC in Socket Plug the AC adapter into this connector for power supply To disconnect the power adapter pull the plug not the cord directly back B Serial Port COM2 This RS232 port is UART 16C550 compatible It is defined as COM2 C MIDI Game Port This port is used for connecting a MIDI keyboard or instrument A standard joystick may also be connected D External Monitor CRT Port This port is used for display output to an external monitor Simultaneous display with the LCD panel is available E Serial Port COM1 This RS232 port is UART 16C550 compatible It is defined as COM1 F Parallel Port This parallel port supports EPP Enhanced Parallel Port and ECP Extended Capabilities port modes G PS 2 Type Port This port is used to connect an external PS 2 mouse or keyboard 25 Chapter 2 Operating The Notebook has many advanced features to help you with your computing work This Chapter describes each of the Notebook s hardware features and show you how to use them Before you begin working with any internal components of the Notebook removal all batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter Make sure that you wear an anti static wrist strap to ground yourself bef
21. nsert a CD press the Eject Button and place the CD on the Disc Tray label side facing up Push the CD tray in and you are ready to get started The Busy Indicator will light up while data is accessed or audio is playing When system power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an instrument such as a straightened paper clip into the Emergency Eject Hole to manually eject the tray 40 Using Numeric Keypad The colored keys in the middle section of the keyboard will function as a Numeric Keypad Follow these steps to access the Numeric Keypad Press the NumLock key to lock the Numeric Keypad O Notice if the NumLock LED indicator in green light Press the Fn key along with the specified keys to operate the Numeric Keypad 4 AAA LA ee a vz D I D I AA TT HT E BH m az 3 4 5 8 77 8 a al X2 MOZO AO X2 aa Sas aa 3 I e D c Sg c BE H 2 Zeg X ng 2 S Lemma E d 8 2 U D E 2 U j Z i lt 2 ZZ CZ C2 i 7 K2 L H N 7 u t Y ZU LX D D D SS c S 41 Using Power Management The Notebook system provides you with various modes to manage its power consumption while maintaining system performance Refer to Chapter 3 WINBIOS Setup on how to set the options Doze Doze mode is the state in which the CPU is fully alive and o
22. ore working with any internal components of the Notebook Static electricity may damage components beyond repair Upgrading CPU Updating BIOS Expanding Memory Using Hot Keys Using PC Card Sockets Replacing Hard Disk Drive Replacing Floppy Disk Drive Using CD ROM Using Embedded Numeric Keypad Using Power Management 27 Upgrading CPU The system is capable of hosting a wide range of Intel CPUs speed Upgrading your CPU will increase your computing speed Different CPUs may have different power voltages The Notebook comes standard with 3 3 volt CPU If you upgrade CPU at other power voltage than 3 3V contact your dealer to obtain the CPU Power Module to set the required power voltage Both CPU frequency and CPU voltage are configurable by DIP Switches Setting CPU Speed 1 Tum the Notebook over Remove the CPU cover Remove the two screws that fasten the bracket mounted on the heat sink Remove the four screws that fasten the heat sink mounted on the CPU the DIP Switch SW2 to set the proper D n gt CPU frequency L or or or or or oomW Off Off 120 ME Un rwm 133 MHz 150 MHz Setting CPU Power Find the pole DIP Switch on the CPU Power Module to set the power voltage of the CPU you just installed Refer to the user guide of the installed CPU to make sure which power voltage you should set Incorrect setting will cause damage to both the system and the CPU O or Or
23. ows you to specify the parallel IRQ The settings are 5 or 7 This option is available only if the setting for the Parallel Port Mode is ECP Available settings are or 3 Enable the serial port 1 and specify the base I O port address for serial port 1 The settings are Disabled 3F amp h 2F8h 3E8h or 2E amp h Enable the serial port 2 and specify the base I O port address for serial port 2 The settings are Disabled 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h or 2E amp h Specify Serial Port 2 Mode The settings are Standard IrDA HPSIR ox ASK IR Specify the audio base I O port address The settings are Disabled 220h 230h 240h or 250h Specify the onboard MIDI I O port address The settings are Disabled 300h 310h 320h or 330h 52 1 Audio DMA Channel 2 Audio DMA Channel IRQ Select Specify the first audio DMA channel The settings are DMA 0 DMA 1 DM A 3 Specify the second audio DMA channel The settings are Disabled DMA 0 DMA I DMA 3 Select an IRQ signal The settings are Disabled TIROS 7 9 10 11 Peripheral Setup OnBoard Parallel Port Disabled Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA OnBoard Serial Port1 OnBoard Serial Port2 Serial Port2 Mode Onboard Audio Base Port Onboard MIDI Port SS Set Peripheral Options EIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIEIEEIENEIEINEIENE N A N A N A N A Disabled Disabled N A Disabled Disabled 53 Security Supervisor Ente
24. perational yet running at a speed that is greatly reduced in order to save power The system may enter the Doze mode when there is no system activity for a specified period of time Suspend and Resume The system offers the ability to halt operations at extremely low power yet retain all its programming called Suspend The Suspend Mode features two levels 5 V Suspend Mode referred to as Suspend to DRAM and OV Suspend Mode referred to as Suspend to Disk 5V Suspend Mode will respond to interrupt events to determine a return to normal operation called Resume Display Idle The system will shut off the Notebook s LCD display panel backlight after a specified period of time of displayinactivity The display panel backlight will be turned back on once there is any input to the Notebook or any output from the Notebook Hard Disk Idle The system will turn off the Notebook s hard disk drive motor if it has not been accessed after a specified period of time The motor will be turned back on once the system attempts to read or write data to it Advanced Power Management APM 1 2 The Notebook provides built in Advanced Power Management APM 1 2 support to reduce power consumption The functionality of APM varies depending on the operating system you are using Some operating systems do not support APM such as Windows NT and therefore cannot take advantage of the system s capabilities in this area 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Utilitie
25. r a supervisor password up to 6 characters every time the system is booted or when WINBIOS Setup is accessed You may either type the password on the keyboard or select letters using the mouse The password does not appear on the screen when typed Enter New Password o 9 gt ZS SE 20202 Ot ot oss ba hd SEP S49 DEP DED 9409469 Du ES DE DEO DEO DS SSES 54 User Enter a user password up to 6 characters every time the system is booted or when WINBIOS Setup is accessed Prior setting of supervisor password is required Enter New Password 55 Utility Detect IDE Select the IDE Detection icon to automatically detect all drive parameters Type Cyl number of cylinders Hd number of heads WP Starting write precompensation cylinder Sec number of sectors Size drive capacity Click on PIO Mode to select the IDE programmed I O mode among the settings Auto 0 1 2 3 4 5 Click on Block Mode and choose On to support IDE drives that use Block Mode Click on LBA Mode and choose On to support IDE drives whose capacities are greater than 528MB Ruto Detection Status Type Cyl Sec Size MB gt PIO Block LBA Pri Master User 1571 65535 63 773 EN o o Pri Slave Not Detected Sec Master CDROM Sec Slave Not Detected ez 4 Detect all IDE devices IEISISIEIEIEIEIEIEIENEN 56 Default Original Restore the current setup settings to the old values Optimal Load the optimal values for best system p
26. s Power On Self Test POST The system BIOS Basic Input Output System performs a series of Power On Self Test POST on system memory and key computer components every time the computer is powered on If an error exists the POST routine may halt execution depending on the severity of the problem POST also initializes BIOS configuration then boots the operating system POST Normal Operation If no error occurs the BIOS will begin to boot POST Error Detected If an error is detected before the display device is initialized a series of audible beeps will be emitted to indicate that a fatal error has occurred Fatal errors do not allow the computer to continue the boot process 43 WINBIOS Setup WINBIOS Setup configures system parameter settings that are stored in non volatile battery backed CMOS RAM The information will be saved even when the power is turned off and retains that when the system is turned back on WINBIOS provides you with graphical user interface for easy access Invoking WINBIOS Setup Access WINBIOS Setup by pressing Delkey when POST Power On Self Test executes Hit lt DEL gt if you want to run setup Sa Power Mgmt Peripheral E E Ze 90407990901 EE EE EE Set Date Time Floppy Hard Disk TOLOSA EO LG EG LEG AG 787579879875 357578757 55 FF SF FF SF EE FG AGS AGO AOE NEE NSN ENS SNPS SIENNA RINI PSNI NNN NPS NES NP SENS NPS DE SOS SEE OE NSE ORO se 44 99 x gt
27. t may take more hours than off line charge to charge the battery DURACELL Rechargeable Battery Compatible The Notebook system is compatible with DURACELL rechargeable battery O DR36 nickelmetal hydride Ni MH rechargeable battery O DR202 Lithium ion LiIon rechargeable battery The DURACELL battery comes with a charge indicator button Simply press the indicator button to get informed of the reamining battery life Read its instrtuctions before using the battery Proper Handling of Battery Packs Y Do not attempt to disassemble the battery under any circumstances v The battery may explode if exposed to fire or high temperatures Y Avoid short circuit the battery by the metal terminals Top Front View A LCD Panel The LCD display is SVGA 800x600 pixels compatible and driven by a PCI local bus video controller with 2MB video memory providing high performance and crystal clear resolution It measures 11 3 12 1 diagonally either with Thin Film Transistor TFT technology or 12 1 Duatscan Super Twisted Nematic DSTN technology B Dual Stereo Speakers Dual built in speakers provide cle ar stereophonic sound C LCD Bar The Notebook features the LCD bar which displays the status of various devices The symbols defined later will appear on the LCD bar when appropriate D Trackpad The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements It functions like a two button mouse does The
28. vice Mesh RUE Do not use any battery pack other than the one specifically designed for this system Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or guarded Refer battery replacement to your dealer or qualified service personnel Only use UL listed CSA certified type SVT SJT power cords rated 6A 250V minimum VDE approved or equivalent It should be a detachable type with a minimum length of 6 feet Adjust only those controls that are covered by these operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in serious damage to the system which is not covered by the warranty Table of Contents Unpaid e earl eek 7 Operating Environment 8 System A 9 Quick Starting UP EE 11 Powering the System 11 Opening the EC D Cover ttt rete rr c nh 12 Portable Operation esee eese eene enne nennen eterne 13 Primary battery Pack n tetro ttd tn etes 13 Secondary Battery Pack ec E HH HH HH HH tenen 14 Charging Battery Dacks 15 DURACELL Rechargeable Battery Compatible 15 Proper Handling of Battery Dacks 15 Top Eront AE 17 LED Panel eerte trie tete trip eis 17 Dual Stereo Speakers meti enge see c 17 LED Bar RE 17 ee E 17 Windows 95 Keyboard sc srei nisse tie exei tele 17 LEDs Power Switch and Microphone cscccesseeescceseeneeceseeceneecneeeeseeeseeeeaees 19 LED REN 2
29. wever will be dependent upon the application you use and the configuration you set Inserting 1 Open the battery access door on the left side of the Notebook 2 Slide the battery into the compartment until the latch clicks into place 3 Close the access door Removing 1 Open the access door 2 Press the battery latch upward to pop up the battery pack 3 Pull the battery pack out of the compartment Secondary Battery Pack Option When you need prolonged use without the availability of the AC adapter you may consider a spare battery called Secondary Battery Pack for optimal portable operation Insert the battery pack into the proprietary bracket to have your system powerful Contact your dealer for more information 1 Turn the Notebook off 2 Tum the Notebook over 3 Locate the FDD Floppy Disk Drive latch 4 Press the latch in the illustrated direction and pull the Floppy Disk Drive out of the compartment 5 Slide the Secondary Battery Pack all the way into the empty compartment Charging Battery Packs Off Line Charge The Notebook system is powered off Connect the AC adapter to the unit Its DC output will be used solely to charge the battery It will take hours to bring a completely discharged battery to its full charge state Trickle Charge The Notebook system is powered on Again make sure the AC adapter is connected to the unit Its DC output will both power the system and charge the battery I
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