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1. er ae a 4 4 Driver Installation Manual Driver Installation If you wish to install the drivers manually click the Exit button to quit the Notebook Driver Installa tion application then follow the manual installa tion procedure for each driver The manual installation procedure begins with instructions on how to browse to the executable file Click Start menu gt Run New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found Found New Hardware Wizard during the in stallation procedure other than when outlined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure Drivers amp Utilities service Packs Make sure you have installed the appropriate Ser vice Pack before installing all the drivers Service Pack Installed To see which Service Pack is currently installed on your computer go to the General tab of the System control panel Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop or in the Start menu and select Proper ties The Service Pack currently installed on your sys tem will be listed under the System heading If no Service Pack information is listed then no Service Pack is installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 2 before installing any drivers Service Pack 2 includes support for USB 2 0 Driver installati
2. gs My Computer L e d My Network Files of type Programs Figure 4 I Navigate Browse to 4 2 What to Install Authorized Driver Message If you receive a message telling you that the driver you are installing is not authorized Digital Signa ture Not Found just click Continue Anyway to ignore the message and continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driver has been released after the version of Win dows you are currently using All the drivers pro vided will have already received certification for Windows Version Conflict Message During driver installation if you encounter any file version conflict message please click Yes to choose to keep the existing newer version Drivers amp Utilities Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Add Remove Programs item If you see the individual driver listed if not see below uninstall it following the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the comput er Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is not listed in the Add Remove Pro grams item 1 Click Start menu point to Settings and click Control Panel or cli
3. Xl Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders e Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light e Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly e Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance e Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position XII Preface Contents NOCO cesareo ei anA ETNE I LOCO Panel Jrecsccsecsnidmeciesiesicedsennemceienieicanscenseaaceed 1 7 Trademarks weed veanedevosseelnsiaaciesoesdsueasedewsaiusdentseedars I LED Power amp Communication Indicators 1 7 FOC Statement asore aaao II Stereo Speakers ccceceecssessessessssssssssnesssteeeeeeeees 1 7 Instructions for Care and Operation Pe eee IV WS SS OL sass seeattcaien we eenaa AEA IENE 1 8 Power Safety ccccccccccesccccescsscsscsscsesscsseseeseesess VI LED Status Indicators 00 eeeeneeeeeesees 1 8 Battery Precautions a VII Power Button se ia EE E a A E E E E E E 1 8 Cleaning ieccecccscsccsccecssscscsesesevevsestseseveveteeeseee VII Keyboard E E T E N 1 9 Servicing v eccecccecesscsessscsecsecsecseseeseeseesecssceeceeeees VII Microphone sormr adine e e EEA 1 9 Travel Considerations o IX TouchPad amp Buttons c cccccccecececcccecsccccececsceees 1 9 AP Key BOONS eessen
4. Advanced Controls Windows Display Properties ee Clicking through the tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you re Desktop Access to quire GeForce Go 6600 Control Panel Display Properties 12 x Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 Pro Aa Themes Desktop Screen Saver i Appearance Settings Color Management E GeForce Go 6600 General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot I To access the Ge Force Go 6600 control panel from the desk top Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display If your screen resolution makes screen items too small to view comfortably you can increase the DPI to compensate To change font sizes only click Cancel and go to the Appearance tab DPI setting Normal size 96 DPI Normal size 96 dpi 1 Right click the desk top 2 Point to NVIDIA Dis play and click Lap top Display Display ee ae 1 Multiple Monitors on NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 Compatibility Some programs might not operate properly unless you restart the Screen resolution Color quality computer after changing display settings Less J Moe Highest 22 bi v 41 After change display settings 1280 by 800 pixels Restart the computer before applying the new display settings Use this device as the primary monitor Apply the new display settings without restarting Extend mv gt Some games and other programs must be ru
5. LED Indicators on page 2 2 with Alt to produce special characters Th ial charac Activate Scroll Lock by pressing and holding the Fn key and then press the eee ete ees Scr Lk key at the top right of the keyboard duced by using the numeric keypad Reg ular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that Num Lock is on BaS a Numeric Keypad Num Lock amp Scr Lk Keys Figure 2 8 Keyboard Function Keys and Numeric Keypad 2 15 Using The Computer E 3 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse The TouchPad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons If you are using an ex function in much the same way as atwo button mouse The central button may ternal mouse your op be configured to function as you require erating system may be Mouse Driver able to auto configure your mouse during its oe installation or only en double clicking the TouchPad driver icon Ly on the taskbar or by from the able its basic functions Mouse control panel in Windows Start menu and point to Settings and click Be sure to check the Control Panel then double click the Mouse icon In Windows XP the Install the TouchPad driver see page 4 9 and configure the functions by device s user docu Mouse control panel is in the Printers and Other Hardware Category mentation for details Mouse
6. OOE Equalizer TruBass Software Support SRS WOW Surround Sound Technology provides TruBass hardware support Turn off this function in any software applica tions which provide TruBass support In Windows Media Player this item is in the View gt Enhancements gt SRS WOW 2 88S eeeseeaes ese x Effects menu The SRS WOW Figure 2 10 Effects should be turned off Realtek Audio see left Configuration Menus Audio Features 2 17 Using The Computer E z Adding a Printer The most commonly used peripheral is a printer The following conventions will help you to add a printer however it is always best to refer to the printer After setting up the manual for specific instructions and configuration options printer attach the paral lel cable to the printer USB Printer Connect the printer s Most new printers have a USB interface connection You may use any one of parallel cable to the the ports to connect the printer Parallel port Parallel Printer Install Instructions 1 Setup the printer according to its instructions unpacking paper tray toner ink cartridge etc Turn ON the computer Turn ON the printer Turn ON the printer then the computer Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer drivers or ask you to Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drive
7. 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Control Panel 2 Double click NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager icon Click Switch to You can view the Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Category View nView Desktop Man 3 Click the Enable button ager control panels from the Additional Properties window Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 P k General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot _ Color Management GeForce Go 6600 Click Additional Prop erties from the Ge Force Go 6600 control panel Click the Desk alda 3 To turn off all the n view Desktop Manager features click Click the Enable button top Management item J AET acs P amp GeForce Go 6600 V lew LJ Desktop Management See Profiles niew Desktop Manager Applications cic to display the Desktops i B User Itetace P Diae X Desktop Management and click the Enable Zoom niew Desktop Manager wizard options menu button to display the Hot Keys 7 To easily set up commonly used Desktop Manager features j Mouse al click Setup Wizard O ptio nS Menu Editing Display properties r To setup or modify TY or display settings click TY Wizard or r _ A Display Wizard F l E ure 3 5 O E TV Wizard Display wizard Y The Display Wizard Desktop Manager helps you to quickly configure any Appl attached displays NVIDIA Display Properties 3 7 Advanced Controls Ze Di
8. Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Infor mation contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the man ufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated transmitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trademarks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer April 2005 Trademarks This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home or other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise author
9. E o is Enabled NEVER Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password forget your password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu your boot password you Enables you to write protect the boot sector of your hard disk to protect against PU CASIN ECAS TAT viruses dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk Security Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Boot Menu Figure 5 5 Boot Menu Advanced Security TK Item Specific Help 41S Boot priority order Keys used to view or IDE 0 2 Channel 2 DE SAMSUNG CD ROM SN 124 PS configure devices Se DIE Ae Up and Down arrows IDE channel 0 is for par 4 USB FDC Y E DATA USB FDU USB select a device Di allel hard disks and IDE PCI LAN a bee device up or down channel 2 is for serial E cee EC a ane lt f gt and lt r gt Specifies hard disks UCE ooo the device fixed or removable USB CDROM lt x gt exclude or include 1394 HDD the device to boot OOA EDE lt Shift 1 gt enables or disables a device lt 1 4 gt Loads default boot sequence When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Win dows XP from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the oper
10. Left Side View 1 13 D Introduction F S Video Out Port Connect your television to your computer and view DVDs VCDs or anything else your computer can display You will need an S Video cable to make the connection Enable this port from the video driver controls RJ 11 Phone Jack r This port connects to the built in modem You may plug the telephone line di rectly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ 45 LAN Jack lt E This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port 1 14 Left Side View Introduction a 2 USB 2 0 1 1 Ports om gt These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 5 00mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device USB 2 0 Support in Windows XP Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or are installing a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 2 before installing any drivers Service Pack 2 includes support for USB 2 0 PC Card Slot The 3 3V 5V slot may be used for a Type
11. ND N 4 ANS Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan intake while the computer is in use Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshoot ing keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let it out of your sight In some areas computer theft is very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knocking the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the computer hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead com partment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the
12. 1 LED Status Indicators 2 2 LED Indicators LED Indicators There are two sets of LED indicators LED Status Indicators and LED Pow er amp Communication Indicators and on your computer that will display helpful information about the current status of the computer The LED Power amp Communication Indicators are also visible when the top of your computer is closed LED Status Indicators reon coir Pesoton O Number Lock is activated ce Caps Lock is activated Scroll Lock is activated D Green to activate deactivate press Fn amp Scr Lk B Green Hard Disk CD Device activity lt p The WLAN Module is ON Using The Computer LED Power amp Communication Indicators eon or son Table 2 2 LED Power amp DC power is plugged in Communication D cb The computer is on indicators Blinking Green The computer is in standby mode Orange The battery is being charged Ti The battery is fully charged Blinking Blinking Orange The battery has reached critically low power status ene Blinking Green New mail has arrived LED Indicators 2 3 Using The Computer Auto Mail Checker After you have installed the driver for the Auto Mail Checker program see AutoMail Checker WinXP on page 4 10 you may then configure it to give you notification when you receive new mail You must be online to re ceive this notification note that this program only supports the POP3 proto col an
13. 6600 P AR Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 P P X gt The display options listed under the Prima General I Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot General Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot p Color Management GeForce Go 6600 GeForce Go 6600 Color Management ry display Secondary display drop boxes will differ according to the displays attached and the Display Mode cho sen 1 niew allows you to sonnet epia displays to a single graphics card avaa Dismay Mode ance al Primary display B Laptop Display nview Display Mode Clone Secondary display B Analog Display Primary display yy Laptop Display Secondary display c B Analog Display 1 Analog Display od Analog Display Figure 3 7 S Laptop Display 5 i op sahara a cae sce ou hi Color Correction gt 6 Ve isplay go iRes desktop scaling Device Adjustments Primary Secondary D Detect isslys Device Setings gt T Drwotate i i fi iah ay Change EN aA TV Gii wy R Display Dropbox amp glee _ nit a Laptop Display ag tv v 9 Click the monitor icon to select it then click the Device Settings button to make any adjustments for the selected display including Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates 10 Click Apply to confirm any setting changes Device Settings 3 10 Attaching Other Displays Advance
14. Do not use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may break and become lodged in the hole DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to power your computer D M Right Side View 1 17 k Introduction Rear View amp Bottom Views Figure I 6 Rear View amp Bottom u L L Views J Security Lock Slot Vent Fan Intake Battery RAM Bay Cover JER Hard Disk WLAN amp Bluetooth Module AE Bay Cover The CPU is not a user 6 Optical CD DVD serviceable part Device Screw Cover Opening this compart ment or accessing the CPU in any way may a a TU Ta violate your warranty THe 33 Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store 1 18 Rear View amp Bottom Views Introduction a Vent Fan Intake NNI This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating JAS Overheating Battery To prevent your com See Battery Information on page 3 21 for instructions on battery use and outer from overheating care make sure nothing blocks the vent fan in Hard Disk Drive take while the comput er is in use The internal hard disk drive is used to store your data See page 6 4 for in formation on upgrading replacing your hard disk drive Ve amp AA Drive Warning Don t try to remove the hard disk HDD while the system is on This could cause data loss or da
15. II PC Card PC Cards were also pre viously referred to as PCMCIA and fully supports Cardbus Refer to PC Card Slot on page 2 11 for more information SS ee T Left Side View 1 15 Introduction Figure I 5 Right Side View 1 USB 2 0 1 1 Port 2 Serial Port 3 Optical CD DVD Device Bay 4 DC In Jack lt lt 1 16 Right Side View Right Side View USB 2 0 1 1 Port These USB 2 0 compatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 5 00mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device Serial Port Connect a serial type mouse to this port Introduction a Optical CD DVD Device Bay The optical device bay will contain a 5 25 12 7mm height CD DVD type device The actual device will depend on your purchase option see Option al on page A 5 for options For more information on using the drive please refer to The Optical CD DVD Device on page 2 7 CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD DVD e g due to an unexpected power interrup tion you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole
16. O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your au thority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment 1 2 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit DC Output 20V 4 5A minimum CAUTION Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equip ment TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE USE ONLY NO 26 AWG OR LARGER TELECOMMUNICATION LINE CORD This Computer s Optical Device is a Class Laser Product Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is qui
17. Properties is Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Device Settings Button configuration Devices Wheel Mouse on PS 2 Port 3 Fi gure 2 9 Right handed Left handed H Left Right M O u se P ro pe rti es Primary Click Normal Select Stenden Click Context Normal Drag Menu Special Drag Double Click Speed Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder does not open or close try using a slower setting ClickLock F Tum on ClickLock Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again 2 16 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Using The Computer Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sounds and Audio Devices Windows control panel or from the Sound Effect Man ager Ejij icon in the taskbar control panel this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration menus The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn How high the sound F11 F10 key combination The audio system features SRS WOW Surround sales a Be et n Sound 8 Technology inside SRS TruSurround TruBass Focus En Pa Paes es hancement and can be toggled ON OFF using the Fn F7 key combination within Windows Click l the Volume icon on the sentra E rs VAS sailed aii J ZS taskbar to check the setting A Sound Volume Adjustment Ton Environment Karaoke
18. Top View 1 7 D Introduction Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 sec onds or longer to force the system to turn itself off 1 8 Top View Lid Sensor This LCD lid sensor is activated when the LCD panel is closed When activat ed the default setting of your operating system s power scheme sends the computer into a power saving state see Figure 3 13 on page 3 20 LED Status Indicators These display the system s operational status Refer to LED Status Indica tors on page 2 2 for more information on what the lights mean Power Button Press this button to turn your computer on or off This button may also be used as a suspend resume key once configured as such in the power management control panel of your operating system see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 20 a Shutdown Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Keyboard The computer has a Win Key keyboard including a numeric keypad It has the same features as a full sized desktop keyboard and can easily be replaced with a different language keyboard should you desire Microphone Record on your computer with the built in microphone TouchPad amp Buttons The po
19. a problem when your computer appears not to be working e Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power amp Communication Indicators see LED Power amp Communication Indicators on page 2 3 to see the computer s power status e Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere e Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the keys configured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 20 the Fn Esc key combination or power button to wake up the system e Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F9 and F10 keys to adjust the brightness see Advanced Video Controls on page 3 2 e Display Choice Press Fn F6 to make sure the system is not set to external only display see Function Key Combination on page 3 9 e Boot Drive Make sure there are no floppy disks in the drive if you have one connected when you start up your machine this is a common cause of the message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key Remove disks or other media Press any key to restart 8 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS an
20. page 3 3 for instructions on configuring the video on driver Boot Password Possible Cause Solution forget the boot If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact lem your service representative for help DONO LK Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 9 Troubleshooting Audio amp CD Device Possible Cause Solution The sound cannot be The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel heard or the volume is in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn F11 and F12 see Function very low Keys and Numeric Keypad on page 2 14 to adjust The compact disc cannot The compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit be read The compact disc tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the will not open when there eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 7 is a disc in the tray The DVD regional codes The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on can no longer be page2 9 changed Mave BOG Media Warning When manually ejecting a CD DVD DO NOT
21. use a sharpened pencil or similar object which may break and be come lodged in the hole 8 10 Problems amp Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Keyboard Possible Cause Solution Unwelcome numbers If the LED amp is lit then Num Lock is turned ON Check that Padlock mode is not enabled appear when typing see Numeric Keypad on page 2 15 T Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work Operation Possible Cause Solution The system freezes or The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC adapter press the sleep the screen goes dark Fn Esc key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options menu and into a power saving enable the features you prefer see Power Options on page 3 14 Make sure you mode have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 11 Troubleshooting Modules Possible Cause Solution The Wireless LAN The module s are off Check the LED indicator to see if the WLAN module is ON OFF Bluetooth module s see LED Status Indicators on page 2 2 Check the WLAN B
22. when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus programs to check all e mail attachments Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowledge Keep a Boot Floppy Disk or Bootable CD ROM this disk provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instruc tions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one Sa aE ee a ee 8 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software e Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system e Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing e Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the com puter s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST e When installing a new device always make sure th
23. work for just a while you can put the sys tem on standby instead of in hibernation It takes a longer time to wake up the system from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode 3 18 System Power Options Standby Standby saves the least amount of power but takes the shortest time to return to full operation During Standby the hard disk is turned off and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed All open applications are retained in memo ry When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Standby mode to save power Hibernate Hibernate uses no power and saves all of your information on a part of the HDD before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your computer to au tomatically enter Hibernate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume from Hibernate mode by pressing the power button Power Options Properties Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate e aa When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in LC memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state Hibernate Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 6 015 MB Disk space requ
24. 6 3 Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Re fer to LED Power amp Communication Indicators on page 2 3 for informa tion on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page 3 21 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack 3 22 Battery Information Advanced Controls Proper Handling of the Battery Pack e DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances e DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other ae AAS Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire It is recommended that you replace your computer battery every two years TE E Battery I
25. Audio input Realtek HD Audio output Playback Recording Other Show the following volume controls Options Help Line Volume Mic Volume Balance Balance Line Volume Mic Volume C Stereo Mix gt z _ Select Select Realtek HD Audio input Figure 7 4 Audio Setup PC Camera 7 9 a Pre Allocating File Space You may pre allocate the file size for the cap ture file in the AMCAP program You can choose to ignore this by clicking Cancel Pre allocating space on the hard disk can im prove the capture quali ty particularly of large capture files by reduc ing the amount of work the hard disk has to do in finding space for the video data as it is being captured You may find it helpful to defragment the HDD before capture Wireless amp PC Camera Modules AMCAP AMCAP is a video viewer useful for general purpose video viewing and test ing and can capture video files to avi format 1 Run the AMCAP program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt CMM PC Camera menu it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process see Set Capture File below Go to the Capture menu heading if you wish to capture audio make sure that the Capture Audio option is ticked and select Start Capture On the first run of the program if you have not set the captured file you will be asked to choose a file name and size see the si
26. Device out of the computer Reverse the process to install the new device eS on Figure 6 6 CD DVD Device Removal Procedure ay ae Ei t my eT i a PEUTT EEE EO LEUTEULUTUUUIONI EEUUUTAUEUUNIAN 6 8 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Processor If you want to upgrade your computer by replacing the existing processor with a faster new one you will need to contact your customer service representa garanty tive We recommend that you do not do this yourself since 1f it is done incor The CPU is not a user rectly you may damage the processor or mainboard serviceable part Opening this compart ment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tamper ing with the HDD may also violate your war ranty Se a aS a a ee en eel Upgrading the Processor 6 9 Upgrading The Computer 6 10 Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Chapter 7 Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the optional Wireless LAN option al Bluetooth and optional PC Camera modules which may come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following e Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802 11b g OR 2195ABG 802 11a b g Mini PCI WLAN Module optional feature e The Bluetooth Module o
27. IDIA Information gt gt Some screen examples are shown on the following page NVIDIA Display Properties 3 5 Advanced Controls You may make changes to the Display Settings Color Correction Video Overlay Resolutions Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation etc by clicking the appropriate tab and adjusting the setting ares ps mmm rg EYIDA pph snoa pika cr itere prois flung acre coe ei oe mrj a O aP psen fleco k ilere Nader Waki a Wi Sane herpes iriki etre Herk n imti Pests Sou gun tutu Mer Edie Chua iiaa as eee Dea Vite Figure 3 4 Screen Examples BB nview Desktop Manager Right click on a control panel item to bring up a Help Help menu see sidebar L Screen Resolution Screen Refresh Rate E Color Quality ta nview Display Settings JI Performance amp Quality Settings Custom Color Settings 72 Rotation Settings Color Correction z OS Se Se Se EC a TS Steer that Chek the cenba a Aion cork Once pebected you dian noon bo i ha portion of ha baean by Mairg a Doon alder bain ie a py TV Output NVIDIA Display About NVIDIA settings Exit 3 6 NVIDIA Display Properties Advanced Controls NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager The nView Desktop Manager allows quick access to control panels for video Za features The Control panel may be accessed as follows nView Desktop Manger from Additional Properties
28. Intel R PROSet View User Guides but Wireless control panel Start gt Programs All Programs gt Intel ton as per Installation PROSet Wireless or by clicking the taskbar icon kia Screens on page 7 Figure 7 2 Intel PROSet Wireless A connect ham Cree Popers Available Networks 5 CT LT TT network Name Js 3Comg a MIS_13F_WLAN all S8 Msi nat 7 4 Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Bluetooth Module X 1 N Before installing the Bluetooth driver make sure that the optional Bluetooth r P a Wireless Device module is on Use the p Ap Key Button see Ap Key Buttons on page 2 Operation Aboard 13 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module Make sure you install the Aircraft drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 The use of any portable electronic transmission Bluetooth Driver Installation devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make 1 Make sure the module is powered on then insert the Bluetooth CD sure the module s are ROM into the CD DVD drive OFF if you are using the 2 The program will run automatically computer aboard aircraft 3 Choose the language you prefer and click OK ERREK D 4 Click Next gt Yes gt Next toggle power to the Blue 5 Click Finish to restart the computer tooth module and check 6 Click OK when the Welcome to Bluetooth screen appears on restart He Eraser
29. Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vents intakes to be blocked Display Possible Cause Solution Nothing appears on The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn screen Esc see Function Keys and Numeric Keypad on page 2 14 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F9 F10 see Advanced Video Controls on page 3 2 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F6 see Function Key Combination on page 3 9 If an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad SSS aa ee a ea a 8 8 Problems amp Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control No image appears on the Panel See Video WinXP on page 4 amp for instructions on installing the driver and external monitor have plugged in and powered see NVIDIA Display Properties on
30. Soleil please refer to Getting Started wath Bluesoloil See Also Gethine Started with BioSoled Wireless amp PC Camera Modules PC Camera y Before installing the PC Camera driver make sure that the optional PC Cam era module is on Use the Fn F8 key combination see Function Keys and Taking Still Numeric Keypad on page 2 14 to toggle power to the PC Camera module Pictures make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on DE Ee My page 4 6 Computer icon on the desktop or go the Start menu and point to My Computer then click it Double click the CMM PC Camera icon DAN BLAS Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the PC Camera CD and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the information provided here 1 cm pc Camera PC Camera Driver Installation Click Take a new pic ture in the Camera 1 Make sure the module is powered on then insert the PC Camera Tasks box CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 2 The program will run automatically 3 Click Next 4 Click Finish to restart the computer 5 6 After restart the computer will find the new hardware for you Run the AMCAP program from the CMM PC Camera item in the Start gt Programs AlIl Programs menu SS ee ee e PC Camera 7 7 Wireless amp PC Camera Modules PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video amp
31. VD Regional Codes Windows XP on page 2 9 Table 2 3 DVD Regional Coding DVD Regional Coding Geographical Location USA Canada Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East amp Egypt South amp Central America Mexico Australia New Zealand N Korea Russia Eastern Europe India amp Most of Africa South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong Oe oo 2 10 The Optical CD DVD Device Using The Computer PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3 3V 5V slot for one type II PC Card Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card Card Reader see PC MCIA amp Card Reader WinXP on page 4 9 Inserting and Removing PC Cards e Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place e To remove a PC Card simply press the eject button next to the slot Figure 2 6 PC Card Slot Se a ae Se ee ee ne ee ee PC Card Slot 2 11 Using The Computer 4 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device e MMC MultiMedia Card e SD Secure Digital e MS Memory Stick e MS Pro Memory Stick Pro Figure 2 7 oe D aeni Card Reader Cover Removable Disks s D nese Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not is use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to th
32. WIC e aterndan tp saausaanes 8 1 Basic Hints and Tips sacessiscissecrsacevadseasasdecsadsacasasrnneans 8 2 Backup and General Maintenance 0008 8 3 MINS 8 EE A E E E E TEN 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems amp Possible Solutions cceeeeeeeees 8 7 POWYS Le carer epics ee soe E veneer ecceeene anges 8 7 Diop aeee E ati eeiscatene 8 8 Boot PASS WOM csssssasesidswedeusseaniesniestennedstesveleendesesises 8 9 Audio amp CD Device sccsccisiiasenneditouxseresarrartnanvessuaurs 8 10 ICV DOI eesi 8 11 OPEO uenra ianatsucusan Doran cdeaeesasannuinas 8 11 Module oessa E E E T 8 12 Specifications Processor Types esris ki e RAER A 2 CO OIG a E nate apennetecue A 2 GB rerrer rere ere reer ere rrr eee er rrr A 2 NO a E A 2 Dp oe a A 2 O E E AS A 3 BIO S E E eect ce conatunnedsedeamecseseungse A 3 O E E E E EE eT A 3 O E E A 3 Keyboard Pointing Device amp Buttons A 3 PEME Vc ctrsen seduce sess E E ecsetatevantntesecnteeetcesant A 3 CAG TR CACC i opne p ES A 3 Preface Interface amp COMMUNICATION cc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 4 Power Management ccseseseesecceceeeeeeeneeeeseeeees A 4 POW Cl e E A E E OES A 5 Environmental Spec ccceecssssssssessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 5 Physical Dimensions amp Weight cccccccceeeeeees A 5 OO aa E EE canes A 5 XVII XVIII Chapter 1 Introduction Overview This manual re
33. achine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall perfor mance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power powered Windows will use Porta ble Laptop as the default scheme Windows will use Portable Laptop as the default scheme SS a a nee ee eee Power Schemes 3 17 Advanced Controls System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off This system features Standby and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel Figure 3 12 on page 3 19 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want to stay away from your
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35. amaged or frayed e If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer NASI BG Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade remember to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on Vill Preface Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter How ever check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software Make sure your papers are handy Oe SN
36. as a optional feature for the com Operation Aboard puter depending on your purchase configuration You will be provided with Aircraft the appropriate software CD for your module The use of any portable Before installing the Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG Mini PCI electronic transmission WLAN driver make sure that the Wireless LAN module is on the p LED ni eee will be green Use the p Ap Key Button see Ap Key Buttons on page 2 sure the module s are 13 to toggle power to the Wireless LAN module make sure you install the J Qap i O06 Sige ut drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 G a Use the AP Key button to To get help you can view the User Guide from the Intel PRO CD ROM toggle power to the WLAN module and check the status indicator to see if the module is powered on or not see F Intel R PROSI Wireless Installer Figure 7 1 Installation Screens Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module 7 3 Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Intel WLAN Driver Installation ee 1 Make sure the module is powered on then insert the Intel PROSet User Guide Wireless CD ROM into the CD DVD drive Cen er mer ee A Click Install Software button audes by meening Te 3 Click the button to accept the license and click Next gt Next gt OK Intel PROSet Wireless 4 Click OK to complete the installation CD ROM and clicking 5 You can configure the settings by going to the
37. as do ap plications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs If you have questions about the operating systems or programs then please consult the appropriate manuals System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a dif ferent system you will find this manual refers to the following operating sys tems e Microsoft Windows XP Home amp Professional Editions E E E E 1 2 Overview Introduction a Quick Start Guide z This guide assumes that you are already familiar with computers and can tell at a glance what and where all the key components are If you are not that com Peripheral Devices fortable with this type of device then please refer to the following pages Please note that pe which give an overview of the system ripherals printers dig ital cameras etc which attach to your computer by either It is still best to review these steps before taking any action If there is any thing you are not sure about then please refer to the appropriate chapter before USB or IEEE1394 continuing ports may be connect ed after Windows is Unless you need to install an operating system your computer should be ready up and running All oth to work right out of the box Before you begin please follow the safety instruc A Pelee oleae 8 y Sm p y connected before you tions in the Preface turn on t
38. ating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot priority order Item specific help on the right is available to help you move devices up and down the order 5 12 Boot Menu BIOS Utilities Boot devices usually are hard drives floppy drives and CD ROMs DVD ROMs and Networks LANs When you specify a device as a boot device on the Boot Menu it requires the availability of an operating system on that device Most home computers come with an operating system already installed on Drive C If you wish to boot from a CD ROM DVD ROM you will need to add it to the boot order As a general rule the order below is recommended Removable Devices usually floppy disks CD ROM DVD ROM Drive Hard Drive LAN i In everyday use you will usually boot from the hard drive however there may be occasions when it is advantageous to boot from a floppy disk or CD ROM DVD ROM Boot Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities Exit Menu Figure 5 6 Exit Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes CMOS Save Changes Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made
39. attanes Total battey powersemaning 15 Total me rensning 20 mn Nome ghon Sound Tet m Actors Stand by f M a Aun Pogam Nore Adar Acton F Actwabe critical battery alam when power level reaches Alam Action Noificadon Sound Text Actor Hibernate Aun Progam Nore oe Ceni Advanced Controls Low Battery Warning When the battery is critically low immedi ately connect the AC adapter to the comput er or save your work otherwise the un saved data will be lost when the power is de pleted Figure 3 14 Power Options Alarm amp Power Meter Battery Information 3 21 Advanced Controls Ti Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery pow er Lower the brightness lev el of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not pow ered by the AC adapter Close modem or commu nication applications when they are not being used Remove any unused PC Cards from the computer PC Cards quickly use up battery power even if the system enters sleep mode Disconnect any unneces sary external devices Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself If you do need to remove the battery for any reason see Removing the Battery on page
40. audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 Goto the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds amp Audio Devices icon Speech and Audio Devices in Category View Click Advanced button in the Device volume tab Click Options Volume Control and scroll down and click Properties Select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer device dropbox Click Mic Volume check box if not already clicked and click OK Make sure the Select check box in the Recording Control panel under the Mic Volume section is checked boost the volume as high as it will go Close the window then click OK ot a ae N 7 8 PC Camera Sounds and Audio Devices Properties Volume Sounds Audio Voice Hardware Realtek HD Audio output Device volume Place volume icon in the taskbar Speaker settings Use the settings below to change individual speaker volume and other settings Speaker Volume Properties Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Master Volume Options Wave SW Synth CD Player Advanced Controls Line Volume Exit Balance Balance Balance Balance gt gt 4p J gt 940 5 4 Volume Volume Volume Volume Volume 4 t t C Mute all Realtek HD Audio output Mixer device Realtek HD Audio input Adjust volumi Realtek HD
41. booting it will display a 4 Enter Setup prompt system summary and prompt you to run Setup appears only during POST If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting Note The POST screen as pictured is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on your com puter may appear slightly different Phoenix NoteBIOS 4 0 Release 6 1 ea Copyright 1985 2003 Phoenix Technol 1es Ltd All Rights Reserved BIOS Revision 1 00 D04 03 10 Boot Time Diagnostic KBC EC Firmware Revision 1 00 D01 02 22 Screen CPU Intel R Pentium R M processor 2 10 511M System RAM Passed 2048K Cache SRAM Passed If you have disabled the System BIOS shadowed Video BIOS shadowed Boot Time Diagnostic Fixed Disk 0 FUJITSU MHT2020AT Screen then the POST ATAPI CD ROM SAMSUNG CD ROM SN 124 Figure 5 1 screen will not appear acne imal POST Screen You can still press F2 to enter Setup see page 5 9 Press lt F2 gt to enter SETUP 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possibl
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43. ced Menu 5 9 Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu 5 9 Secu MeNi scere E A 5 10 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 10 Password on boot Security Menu 00 5 11 Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu 5 11 Boot Ment scoytessiccsusadsnascssnvetaivesoxmesdacdesniadsiacduaatenes 5 12 Exit MEDU aiscn ee sctasandsinsbscewsaiiososseencetcanidtmnasoucieud sede 5 14 XVI Upgrading The Computer OO N aaa seesw tte pactoss eo cwncieen ts ease coteaeneaena accanseeaace 6 1 When Not to Upgrade cccccccecesentneeeessnesseens 6 2 Removing the Battery ccccccccesecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 3 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ecccceeeees 6 4 Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 6 Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device 6 8 Upgrading the Processor cccccceseeceeceeeeeeeeeeeees 6 9 Wireless amp PC Camera Modules CO ECW rs ser see corset shanscecetenne an E A 7 1 WLAN Bluetooth Toggle Power Order 7 2 Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module 7 3 Intel WLAN Driver Installation 7 4 Bluetooth Module ccccccccsssssssseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeees 7 5 Bluetooth Driver Installation 2 0 0 0 cece eens 7 5 PCL Oe E T 7 7 PC Camera Driver Installation 0 00 ee 7 7 PC Camera Audio Setup ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 8 PAVING AEP a 7 10 Troubleshooting COVER
44. ck Start gt Control Panel 2 Double click System icon System icon is in Performance and Maintenance category 3 Click Hardware tab gt Device Manager button 4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for click to see sub items 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts What to Install 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Man ual CD ROM and the Notebook Driver Installa tion application will run automatically If you want to install the driver manually see Manual Driver Installation on page 4 5 NoteBook Driver Installation 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 6 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the driver installation screen menu 2 Double click to select the name of the driver you wish to install Wait for the driver to start installing Mandal Browse Exi The computer may need to restart check the la _ D _ l instructions in this chapter 5 Make a note of the drivers you have installed Ee 6 To get back to the Driver Installation screen after Notebook a enetaliailon Screen a restart click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D drsetup5p exe and click OK OR Double click the My Computer icon and then double click the CD icon
45. click 2 Click Next gt Yes OK 3 Click Finish 3 Click Next 4 Click Finish to restart your computer Wireless LAN WinXP i See install procedure in Intel WLAN Driver In TouchPad WinXP stallation on page 7 4 1 Double click TouchPad from the Driver Installation menu Bluetooth WinXP OR See install procedure in Bluetooth Driver Instal Click Start menu gt Run and navigate lation on page 7 5 Browse to D Drivers 06Touchpad Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart your computer 4 See page 2 16 for configuration details Se re ee S a eS Neer gr a Installation Procedure 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities PC Camera WinXP AutoMail Checker WinXP See install procedure in PC Camera Driver In 1 Run the Notebook Driver Installation appli stallation on page 7 7 cation and double click AutoMail OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Latest PC Camera Driver Information Browse to D Drivers 11Automail SETUP EXE and click OK aL E e lth 2 To continue click Next gt Next gt Finish insert pages for the latest updated information on the PC Camera driver which may override the infor 3 Run the program from the Auto Mail mation provided here Checker in the Start menu Start gt Pro grams All Programs gt Auto Mail Checker 4 Click the icon lt in the taskbar to input the e mail account details 5 For further
46. compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC adapter and keep your bat tery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain Remember to Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Alter your posture frequently Stretch and exercise your body several times a day Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Fre quent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks
47. ct a heading a new screen appears Scroll through the features listed The setup menus shown in this section on each screen to make changes to Setup are for reference only Your computer s Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box along the bottom of f Menus will indicate the configuration appropri ate for your model and options and are sub ject to update without The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlight prior notice ed item and has useful messages about its options the screen If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page If you see an arrow p next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that subject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Program 5 5 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 2 Main Menu Main Menu Advanced System Date PIPE Channel 0 Master PIDE Channel 0 Slave System Memory Security Boot Item Specific Help PE 12 05 09 22 2004 sielos lt Saire Meloe or 20004MB lt Enter gt selects field CD ROM 640 KB Extended Memory 522240 KB VGA BIOS Revision 5 43 OVE Grey ME AVIDA System Time amp Date The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will al
48. d Controls Enabling TV Display To display desktop images on a TV connect the TV to your computer by using an S Video cable from the TV to computer s S Video Out port d TV Wizard Use the TV Wizard in Enable the TV display from the nView Display Settings tab see Attaching the Device Settings Other Displays on page 3 9 The TV will appear as a display option select menu window to the display option from the Primary Display Secondary Display dropbox a Phang ou figure any attached when attached to the S Video Out port Click to Apply the setting TV Dualview Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 P ag Troubleshoot g GeForce Go 6600 lt a In Dualview mode the TV will be the second ary display nView allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card nView Display Mode Clone Primary display B Laptop Display _ _ Secondary display g TY F 3 8 z F v mintsc TY Wizard M Japanj NTSC TV S Primary Display MIPAL etti n g S B PAL ek P s GIPAL oe a D PAL z Device Adjustments C Make this the primary display IPAL Change Resolution H PAL i ii PAL only K1 PAL Detect Displa ma evice Setting N PAL y Combination N PAL ok L_ cance AR Click the Detect Displays button to get a full range of options on the Device Settings menu Click the TV icon then click the Device Settings button Attaching Othe
49. d programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wallet Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these programs to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This 1s especially impor tant if you choose to use a Startup password for the SCU see Security Menu on page 5 10 Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Troubleshooting Viruses e Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet e Be careful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care
50. d your default mail program does not need to be open The Auto Mail Checker appears as an icon in the taskbar if you do not see the icon in the taskbar go to Start gt Programs All Programs gt Auto Mail Checker gt Auto Mail Checker Right clicking on the icon will bring up the following options menu If you have not input your mail account data then you will be prompted to do so Check Mail Reset Turn OFF Start Figure 2 1 Auto Mail Checker Exit Select Open to bring up the control panel for the program 2 4 Auto Mail Checker You may then configure the options for your mailserver name password pro gram and method s of notification Auto Mail Checker gt Mail Recetved Host Part 1D User ID 0 0 0 0 Password e Mail Checking Interval E a minutes F 3 seconds Start Hide Auto Mail Checker Connection Account Special Group Options Options 7 Setting Iv Enable Mail LED H f Mail F M Enable Notification Sound STH eaten Outlook Express Using The Computer i Note Check with your Inter net Service Provider network administrator or Mail Service provid er for details on what to put on these pages Figure 2 2 Auto Mail Checker Account Setup and Options Auto Mail Checker 2 5 Using The Computer X Hard Disk Drive a The hard disk drive is used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate oth
51. debar Pre Allocating File Space for the captured file Click OK to start capturing the video and press Esc to stop the capture If you wish to you may go to the File menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File You will only be asked to set the capture file name on the first run of the AM CAP program When you run the program the next time the file will automat ically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture Set the name and location then click Open you can choose Cancel to ignore the file size if prompted 7 10 PC Camera Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the AMCAP program 1s flickering you can try to adjust the option from the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the AMCAP program from the Start gt Programs All Programs gt CMM PC Camera menu 2 Goto Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 You can choose either 50Hz or 60Hz from the No Flicker box Properties Image Control Default Brightness Reset _ Figure 7 5 _seve_ Camera Controls Restore Contrast Gamma Hue 168 7 Vertical Flip V Color Enable Mirror Flip Sharpness j j M Bag
52. des Using The Computer DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This can not be altered even if you change your operating system or you use the module in another computer z S rT EO r General Properties DVD Region Volumes Driver Most DYDs are encoded for play in specific regions To play a regionalized DYD on your computer you must set your DYD drive to play discs from that region by selecting a geographic area from the following list CAUTION You can change the region a limited number of times After Changes remaining reaches zero you cannot change the region even if you reinstall Windows or move your DYD drive to a different computer Changes remaining 5 To change the current region select a geographic area and then click OK United race Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Current Region Not Selected New Region Region 1 Figure 2 5 DVD Regional Codes Windows XP The Optical CD DVD Device 2 9 Using The Computer Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel in WindowsXP and double click System gt Hard ware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device to bring up the Properties menu and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel as seen in D
53. details see Auto Mail Checker on page 2 4 aaa E E 4 10 installation Procedure BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities X 1 N e BIOS Settings Overview Warning This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software Incorrect settings can cause your system to Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test malfunction To correct mistakes return to Configuration The Setup utility E ees If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes te to the system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts con sult your service representative SS ee r ee ee Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST ee Each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to con POST Sereen duct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory e Ui As the POST proceeds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong 3 Memory status If there is a problem that prevents the system from
54. e Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt e Press lt F1 gt to resume e lt F2 gt to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the cor rect configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and man age basic features and subsystems e g port configuration Entering Setup To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen in Figure 5 I on page 5 2 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combina tion and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will ap pear a ee a ee ae 5 4 The Setup Program BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup A Setup Menus Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five 5 menu headings When you sele
55. e card reader The cards will appear as removable disks on the computer and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card Card Reader see PCMCIA amp Card Reader WinXP on page 4 9 2 12 4 in 1 Card Reader Using The Computer Ap Key Buttons These buttons access the Internet and e mail and toggle the WLAN Bluetooth module power ON OFF with one quick button press Make sure you install the Ap Key driver see Ap Key WinXP on page 4 9 Activate the default Internet browser My Computer Hot Key The Hot Key i at the bottom left of the key board gives you quick one button access to the My Computer fold er on your computer om Activate the default e mail program kp Toggle the Wireless LAN Bluetooth module power ON OFF Table 2 4 Ap Key Buttons Wireless Module Power Ap Key Button You can use this button to toggle the power ON OFF for the optional Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802 11b g OR 2195ABG 802 11a b g Mini PCI WLAN Module and the optional Bluetooth module see WLA N Bluetooth Toggle Power Order on page 7 2 To enable the modules you will need to install the drivers software for them see Intel WLAN Driver Installation on page 7 4 amp Bluetooth Driver Installation on page 7 5 Make sure the wireless modules are OFF when you are using the computer aboard aircraft see sidebar Ap Key Button
56. e ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech from the Start menu in niques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and Windows Ihis will thermal states of devices and processors For example it enables the OS to set AC P PTEVENE MATO AISE devices into low power states based on user settings and information from ap plications ACPI is fully supported in Windows XP Forced Off we Shutdown or system problems If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 sec onds or longer to force the system to turn itself off See a ee a a ee Power Management Features 3 13 Advanced Controls Figure 3 10 Power Options Control Panel 3 14 Power Options Power Options When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Standby Hiber nate Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Control Panel 2 Double click Power Options icon In the Performance and Maintenance category BE Control Papel Be p Yee Forester Took p r it po Snare i Fors m Control Panel Be 0 2 Mtoi De arl Tiree Drim Eep cY Eipri Hiart Advanc
57. e Optional Second Battery Smart Lithium lon 8800mAh 12 cells Environmental Spec Physical Dimensions amp Weight Optional Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C 360mm w 273mm d 29 5mm h CD ROM Drive Module DVD CD RW Combo Drive Module DVD ROM Drive Module DVD Dual Drive Module DVD Super Multi Drive Module Software DVD Player USB Video Camera Module Factory Option Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 3 20Kg with 6 cell battery Wireless Network Options Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802 11b g Option OR Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG 802 11a b g Option Bluetooth 1 2 Module Factory Option
58. e compo nents for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven t built in drivers and utili ties Thus some of the system components won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities This chapter covers driver and utility installation instructions for Windows XP Professional amp Home What to Install The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces sary for the proper operation of the computer Ad ditional CD ROMs are provided with any optional modules included in your purchase see below Table 4 I on page 4 6 lists what you need to in stall manually according to your choice of the oper ating system It is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in the table Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the op tional Wireless LAN Bluetooth and PC Camera modules are provided in Wireless amp PC Camera Modules on page 7 I Make sure that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 6 SSS re ee ee a es a ee ee Overview 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities 7i Navigate Browse to D You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to Navigate Browse to D We assume t
59. e device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected e Make sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites e Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Troubleshooting e Don t over complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 8 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems amp Possible Solutions Power Possible Cause Solution You turned on the power Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the battery is but it doesn t work present and seated pr
60. e necessary equipment you have turned off the e You re not in the correct environment power and discon oe nected all peripherals e You doubt your abilities and cables including ae l telephone lines It is Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase advisable to also re or replace the component s move your battery in order to prevent acci dentally turning the machine on ONE ANS Removal Warning When removing any cover s and screw s for the purposes of device upgrade re member to replace the cover s and screw s before turning the computer on ear E E 6 2 Overview Upgrading The Computer 4 N Removing the Battery e If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery Warranty Warning Please check with your 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over service representative 2 Locate the battery bay at point before undertaking any 3 Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow towards the unlock upgrade procedures to symbol and hold it in place find out if this will VOID 4 Slide the battery out of the computer s battery bay your warranty Figure 6 I Battery Removal ee CETT CUREUUCUTEUOTIII CACIUUILENUULITI P d Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accomm
61. ed Controls The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC adapter or a battery pack aq Power Button as Standb Hib t AC Adapter an oe ernate Use only the AC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of l i lf i full AC adapter will damage the computer and its components e ae ay ACPI compliant OS such as Windows XP 1 Attach the AC adapter to the DC in jack on the right of the computer you can use the OS s Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter Power Options con trol panel to set the 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle power button to send 4 Press the power button to turn On the system into Stand by or Hibernate mode Battery see your OS s docu mentation or Config The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or uring the Power when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the Button on page 3 applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let 20 for details the battery discharge completely before recharging see How do I com pletely discharge the battery on page 3 24 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the battery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 21 The Power Sources 3 15 Advanced Controls ve Resuming Operat
62. elec ese sill f e module is powered on 7 You can configure the settings by going to the IVT Corporation or not see BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Start gt Programs All j Programs gt IVT BlueSoleil or by clicking the taskbar icon ff View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab and click to select the appropri ate User Guide from the panel on the right see Figure 7 3 on page 7 6 Bluetooth Module 7 5 Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Figure 7 3 Bluetooth Control Panel amp User Guides 7 6 Bluetooth Module IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window File view My Bluetooth My Services Tools Help hvhi2gh2j ress 00 0D m 2hyhl2gh2jd57 00 0D F0 17 82 2A Device search stopped PAN IP 192 168 50 1 A E IVT BlueSoleil gt 0B A amp F amp Hee Locale Bahk Sko Refresh Home Fin Upton Contents texto Search Farveapes r e BlueSoleil User Guides This chapter describes BlueSoleil User iterface and how to do yanous confguratons and operamons It e Man wind incluchers Sewa Windu Menus e BlueSoted Environment 1D See Su asnan gt uaioth Connection Management Device Configuration Secuaty C io Conh ryt H D Tioutie Shoutrg Bvetooth Securty 8 Tew For details on how to use Bluetooth profiles in Blue
63. er 2 5 IDE hard disk drives with a height Before attempting to of 9 5 mm access any of the inter fel omena Cu The hard disk is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen be our computer please l EE a TE TA low Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in chine is not connected Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 to the AC power and that the machine is turned off Also ensure that all peripheral ca bles including phone lines are disconnected from the computer Power Safety i r Lj Taa E Figure 2 3 TI Hard Disk Location 2 6 Hard Disk Drive The Optical CD DVD Device There is a bay for a 5 25 CD DVD device 12 7mm height The actual device will depend on the model you purchased see Optional on page A 5 The CD Device is usually labeled Drive D and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS see Boot Menu on page 5 12 Loading Discs To insert a CD DVD press the open button and carefully place a CD DVD onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or while an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a
64. fers to the hardware and essential software required to run your computer Depending on how your system is configured some or all of the features described may already be set up This chapter covers e The Manual how to use it e System Map navigating around your computer Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this manual However you may find it useful to refer to What to Install on page 4 1 BIOS Util ities on page 5 I and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then you should try to look through all the documentation Do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin Introduction a Notes Check the light colored boxes with the mark above to find detailed information about the computer s features Overview 1 1 D Introduction Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safe ty information indicated by the 2 symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows XP etc have their own manuals
65. hat you will install all drivers and utilities from the built in CD device and it is assigned to Drive D In addition all file extensions can be seen In this case D is the drive specified for your CD de vice Not all computers are setup the same way and some computers have the CD listed under a different drive letter e g if you have two hard drives or hard disk partitions one may be designated as Drive C and the other as Drive D In this case the CD device may be designated as Drive E Please make sure you are actually navigating to the correct drive letter for the CD device When you click the Browse button after clicking Run in the Start menu you will see the Look in di alog box at the top of the Browse window Click the scroll button to navigate to My Computer to display the devices and drive letters Activate Winker Set Program Access and Defaults Type the name of a program Folder document or Windows Catalog Internet resource and Windows will open it for you Open D Audio Setup exe ional T S Windows Update Las uid pe Windows XP Profess in Audio My Recent Documents 2 G Desktop EG My Documents My Recent i My Computer Documents lt Local Disk C Drivers D pann j CMM PC Camera Shared Documents gt My Documents a My Network Places Drivers My Documents
66. he system 1 Remove all packing materials 2 Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer e g keyboard and mouse to their ports 3 Attach the AC adapter to the DC in jack on the right of the computer see Right Side View on page 17 16 then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter 4 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 5 Press the power button to turn On Quick Start Guide 1 3 D Introduction System Map Your computer has a lot of built in features Most of these are enabled by your operating system Further explanations of the various subsystems are covered in the chapter or pages indicated Getting to Know Your Computer The following graphics will help you to become familiar with the basic func tions and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your computer E a E S EE 1 4 System Map Introduction a Figure 1 1 Top View LCD Panel Closed s LCD Latches 2 LED Power amp Communication Indicators To open the LCD display 1 Place the computer on a stable surface 2 Move the LCD latches Q in the direction of the arrows to release the top cover the left latch will lock in position and is clearly marked with locked amp and unlocked fy icons Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 5 The LED
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68. icrophone 24 bit Stereo Full Duplex CODEC Keyboard Full Size Winkey Keyboard Built In TouchPad Scroll Functionality Pointing Device amp Included Buttons PCMCIA One Type II PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket Card Reader One 4 in 1 Built In Card Reader SD MS MS Pro MMC Interface amp Communication Power Management Three USB 2 0 1 1 Ports One Mini IEEE1394a Port One External Monitor Port One S Video Out Port for TV Output One Serial Port One Headphone Out Speaker Out Jack One Microphone In Jack One S PDIF Out Jack One DC In Jack 300K Pixel CMOS Video Camera Module Factory Option Bluetooth 1 2 Module WPN Wireless Personal Network Option Supports ACPI 2 0 Supports Hibernate Standby Modes Supports Battery Low Sleep One RJ 45 Jack Local Area Network 10M 100M 1G PCI ExpressFast Gigabit Ethernet On Board One Infrared Transceiver IrDA 1 1 Compliant IrDA 1 1 FIR SIR ASKIR Infrared Transfer 1cm 1M Operating Distance 115 2K bps SIR 4M bps FIR One Ru 11 Jack Modem AZALIA 56K Plug amp Play Fax Modem V 90 92 Compliant Wireless Network Options Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802 11b g Option OR Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG 802 11a b g Option Supports Resume from Alarm Supports Resume from Modem Ring Supports Resume from LAN Universal AC Adapter AC In 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 4 5A 90W Easy Changeable Main Battery Smart Lithium lon 4400mAh 6 cells Easy Changeabl
69. in a previous session 5 14 Exit Menu Upgrading The Computer Chapter 6 Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer Follow the steps outlined to make the desired upgrades If you have any trouble or prob aXe BLAG Warranty Warning lems you can contact your service representative for further help Before you Please check with your begin you will need service representative o before undertaking any e A small crosshead or Phillips screwdriver upgrade procedures to e A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver find out if this will VOID e An antistatic wrist strap your warranty Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an anti static wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the components The chapter includes e Removing the Battery e Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive e Upgrading the System Memory RAM e Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Please make sure that you review each procedure before you perform it SS ee a ee ee Overview 6 1 Upgrading The Computer When Not to Upgrade JAS These procedures involve opening the system s case adding and sometimes Power Safety replacing parts Warning You should not perform any of these upgrades 1f Before you undertake any upgrade proce e Your system is still under warranty or a service contract dures make sure that e You don t have all th
70. indicators 2 show the power and battery status of the computer and give notification of e mail received PR Top View 1 5 D Introduction D o a Ap Key Buttons Figure I 2 Top View LCD Panel Open Optional Built In PC Camera LCD LED Power amp Communication Indicators Speakers Lid Sensor LED Status Indicators Power Button Keyboard Built In Microphone TouchPad and Buttons 1 6 Top View Top View with LCD Panel Open ra eae Introduction gi PC Camera If you have purchased the optional PC Camera make sure you install the driv er software application see PC Camera on page 7 7 Use the Fn F8 key combination to toggle power to the PC Camera see Function Keys and Numeric Keypad on page 2 14 LCD Panel The computer comes with a wide screen TFT Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display screen see LCD on page A 2 for details LED Power amp Communication Indicators These indicators display the system power status and battery status of the computer The third indicator may be configured to give a visual confirmation when e mail is received in the default e mail program see LED Power amp Communication Indicators on page 2 3 SRS Surround Stereo Speakers Sound The built in speakers provide rich stereo sound The SRS WOW Sur round Sound R may be toggled ON OFF using the Fn F7 key combination
71. inting device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements It functions the same way as a two button mouse The right TouchPad button is the same as the right mouse button the left TouchPad button is the same as the left mouse button The central button may be used to scroll up and down or may be configured to perform a variety of functions see TouchPad and Buttons Mouse on page 2 16 Ap Key Buttons The three Ap Key buttons allow you instant access to your default Internet browser and default e mail program and to toggle the power on off to the op tional Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules To learn how to set the buttons see Ap Key Buttons on page 2 13 Introduction a EN WM op Top View 1 9 a1 Introduction Figure l 3 Front View LCD Latches Mini IEEE 1394 port 4 in 1 Card Reader S PDIF Out Jack Microphone In Jack Headphone Out Jack Ap Key Buttons ot Io IEEE1394 Front View Inserting Cards When inserting digital storage cards make sure that the readable side of the card is facing upwards as indicated by the icon on the card reader Mini IEEE 1394 Port This allows high speed connection to various peripheral devices e g external disk drives and digital cameras see note below A IEEE 1394 The Mini IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices 1 10 Front View 4 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the
72. ion The system can re sume from Monitor or Hard Disk Standby by pressing a key on the keyboard Figure 3 11 Power Schemes 3 16 Power Schemes Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the computer s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate modes see System Power Op tions on page 3 18 Power Options Properties OS Power Schemes Alarms Power Meter Advanced Hibernate Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Portable Laptop ome Office Desk Portable Lapto Presentation Always On Minimal Power Management Max Batter When computer is Turn off monitor After 15 mins Turn off hard disks After 30 mins System standby After 20 mins System hibernates After 3 hours v w batteries After 5 mins After 5 mins After 5 mins After 2 hours Advanced Controls Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your m
73. ired to hibernate 248 MB System Power Options 3 19 Advanced Controls aa System Resume The system can resume from Standby mode by e Pressing button the power e An alarm resume that is enabled and expires e An incoming call received on the modem if enabled e Network card activity if enabled Figure 3 12 Enable Hibernation Advanced Controls Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Standby or Hi bernate mode Figure 3 13 In Standby mode the LED D will flash green In Hibernate mode the LED will be off If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk mon itor the LED will remain green Power Options Properties Power Options Properties Ry Power Options Properties Pose Schemes Alans Powe Meter Adverord Hibernate Peas Schemes leme Powe Meter Adrorced Hibesnste Pot Schemes Alarms Power Mote Advoreed Hibernate Figure 3 13 Power Options Aah aleni enp eE Advanced Power ERER EEE Pit et E AE Buttons penne waver bas weer befor When chowe the kj of my portabde comgaaer When chose the iid of my portable Compu sar Seine the pomer sane soling you wart to uin Select the power saving tefing you wari fo ure 1 h Select Pn power sang seling pou ward bo utn A Alwayy thow icon on he taikba 4 Promet lor parzrscrd when computer resume bon standby Po
74. isplays Connect an external display to the appropriate port and configure it as follows d Function Key 1 Attach your external monitor to the external monitor port or TV to the S Combination Video Out port and turn it on You can use the Fn 2 Click Additional Properties in the GeForce Go 6600 Properties control mae pe ae ee F6 key combination to panel tab see Additional Properties on page 3 5 toggle through the dis 3 Select nView Display Settings play options 4 Select the display mode from the nView Display Mode drop box 5 Select Apply e Notebook Only 6 Click Yes to confirm the settings e External Display Only e Notebook External Display Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 P MPX Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management a GeForce Go 6600 MVIDIA nView allows you to connect separate displays to a single graphics card Make sure you give the displays enough time to refresh Figure 3 6 nView Display Settings ll Detect Displays iC Device Settings gt gt rn Attaching Other Displays 3 9 Advanced Controls 7 Select the display option from the Primary Display Secondary Display 4 dropbox If you have a TV and external monitor flat panel display attached you will have a number of available options see sidebar nView Display Mode 8 Select and Apply the appropriate option Options l Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go
75. ized by Macrovision Cor poration Reverse engineering or disassembly 1s prohibited Intel and Pentium are US registered trademarks of Intel Corporation BSC is a trademark of SRS Labs Inc WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Ne ANS Warning Use only shielded cables to connect
76. kig orn Saturation YvhiteBalance f No Flicker C oft C 50Hz 60Hz V Auto Enable Auto Mode Control Exposure auTO AutoEnabe IY USB Bandwidth __ AUTO Auto Enable V Cancel Apply SSS E ce ee PC Camera 7 11 Wireless amp PC Camera Modules 7 12 Troubleshooting Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start work ing again Then call your service representative Sear a a a ee Overview 8 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to
77. l programs 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements ww e Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer ZS e Your AC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifi Warning cations consult your service representative or local power company Before you undertake e The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The any upgrade proce third prong is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not dures make sure that have access to a compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one you have turned off the e When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head power and discon Be nected all peripherals NOLOY S WIG and cables including e Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total cur telephone lines It is rent load of all the connected devices advisable to also re e Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external move your battery in power supplies i e AC adapter or car adapter order to prevent acci dentally turning the machine on Do not plug i
78. latest digital storage cards SD MS MS PRO MMC Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a remov able device refer to 4 in 1 Card Reader on page 2 12 ee Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not is use This will help pre vent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Jack allows you to connect your DVD capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound Microphone In Jack Record on your computer with an external microphone Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Introduction a S P Front View 1 11 Introduction WW M kp Ap Key Buttons The three Ap Key buttons allow you instant access to your default Internet browser and default e mail program and to toggle the power on off to the op tional Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules see below To learn how to set the buttons see Ap Key Buttons on page 2 13 kp Wireless Module Power Ap Key Button You can use this button to toggle the power ON OFF for the optional Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802 11b g OR 2195ABG 802 11a b g Mini PCI WLAN Module and the optional Bluetooth module To enable the module s you will need to install the drivers software for
79. luetooth Toggle cannot be detected Power Order on page 7 2 for the power status of both the WLAN and Bluetooth modules If the indicator s is are off then press the r Ap Key button in order to power ON OFF the modules The Wireless LAN The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the Bluetooth module s driver for the appropriate module see Intel WLAN Driver Installation on page 7 4 cannot be configured and or Bluetooth Driver Installation on page 7 5 The PC Camera The module is off Press the Fn F8 key combination to power ON OFF the module module s cannot be detected The PC Camera The driver for the module has not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver module s cannot be for the PC Camera module see PC Camera Driver Installation on page 7 7 configured SSS age ee a a a 8 12 Problems amp Possible Solutions Appendix A Specifications a Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly proces sor types speeds may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details Processor Types Intel Pentium M Processor 478 pin 10 09 0 09 Micron Process Technology Micro FCPGA Package 2MB On Die L2 Cache amp 533MHz Front Side 730 740 750 760 770 780 B
80. mage Unauthorized removal or tampering with the HDD may violate your warranty If you are in doubt consult your service representative SSS a Se aa Rear View amp Bottom Views 1 19 a1 Introduction Wireless LAN Network amp Bluetooth Modules d The antenna e and other components of the Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Wireless LAN amp 802 11b g OR 2195ABG 802 11a b g Mini PCI WLAN Module and the Bluetooth Modules optional Bluetooth module are not externally visible please check with your service representative If your configuration includes the module s make The optional Wireless i LAN and Bluetooth sure you install the driver for it see 7 3 amp 7 5 for more information modules may be pow ered ON OFF by pressing the button at the front of the comput er see Wireless Module Power Ap Key Button on page 1 12 amp WLAN Bluetooth Toggle Power Order on page 7 2 1 20 Rear View amp Bottom Views Using The Computer Chapter 2 Using The Computer Overview To learn more about using your computer please read this chapter This chapter includes e LED Indicators e Auto Mail Checker e Hard Disk Drive e The Optical CD DVD Device e PC Card Slot e 4 in 1 Card Reader e Ap Key Buttons e Function Keys and Numeric Keypad e TouchPad and Buttons Mouse e Audio Features e Adding a Printer SSS a ee a ee ee ee Overview 2 1 Using The Computer Table 2
81. n in 256 color mode EIAN Learn more about running programs in 256 color mode Figure 3 2 at Display Properties Ask me before applying the new display settings 3 4 NVIDIA Display Properties Advanced Controls Additional Properties The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you to configure your display s If the items do not display you can either click the Additional Properties button or click the icon f Multiple Monitors and NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 P Aa General Adapter Monitor i Troubleshoot Color Management GeForce Go 6600 Figure 3 3 GeForce Go 6600 lL VALLE wigs niew Display Settings Lha Ad d l ti O nal Performance amp Quality Settings 3 Color Conection Information about your NVIDI4 based graphics card and the Pro pe rti es i ci tem it i i F Video Overlay Settings SET Ae EAMES Full Screen Video System information Tools Processor Intel R Pentium R M processor 2 10GHz PowerMizer Operating system Windows xP Service Pack 2 N VRotate Directx version Direct 9 0 or better Screen Resolutions amp Refresh Rates H Desktop Management Menu Editing Processor GeForce Go 6600 Video BIOS version 5 43 02 63 4B IRQ 16 PE ST Bus PCI Express x16 Click pin icon to push pin in amour 128 MB to keep the menu open Graphics card information Forceware version 72 30 TY Encoder Type NVIDIA integrated NV
82. n the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the com puter Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qualified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects VII Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions e When the power cord or AC DC adapter is d
83. nformation 3 23 Advanced Controls Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dis card used battery ac cording iKe the manufacturer s in structions Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer by yourself even when you see a message that in dicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the bat tery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel especially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see 3 21 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page 3 16 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or af ter about 20 partial discharges E a E E 3 24 Battery Information Drivers amp Utilities Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities Overview This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes advantage of some newer hardwar
84. nndesiaendensconias 4 8 Video CW TIX PY sorires eieaa 4 8 Ap Key WinXP eeeseeeeeseeessssssssssssssssssssesssseseee 4 9 TouchPad WinXP oo eee eeeccceeeccceesesseeeeseeees 4 9 PCMCIA amp Card Reader WinXP eee 4 9 Wireless LAN WinXP oo ceeeccceeeecceeeeceeees 4 9 Bluetooth WinXP oo cece cceeececeeeecseeeseseees 4 9 PC Camera WinXP csisnsscresusssdsosesiussvversersinaverars 4 10 AutoMail Checker WinXP eeen 4 10 BIOS Utilities OO TOW a ratte ates E ie ened tame 5 1 The Power On Self Test POST ececcceeceees 5 2 Preface ile e POST secctececcsccerersussesucecestrsssioeiveseaonsstecs 5 3 AN EONS e A E OAE TES 5 3 Non Fatal Errors eeeeceeccceesesccseeercesessceresrreresseeee 5 3 The Setup Program ccccscnccsccasservadaiecacsvasdevesacsndiveatssnaes 5 4 PCTS SCUD sere 5 4 Sep SCENE copiis i iiie 5 5 Main Menu seseriersirerisrir dieser iiie iin TE 5 6 System Time amp Date ccccccccccccccceseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 6 IDE Channel 0 Master Slave ocer 5 7 System Extended Memory ccccceccccccceeceeeeeeeeees 5 7 Advanced Ment sccdrascisrsvacsicnacsavahetgnidcaas eisaidsapaccuanons 5 8 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 8 National 383 SIO Control Sub Menu Advanced Menu cccccceecccceeeeseeeeees 5 9 Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu 5 9 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu 5 9 Reset Configuration Data Advan
85. o interface lets you change the screen resolution and color output to whatever is most comfortable efficient for you This is a matter of hardware video memory and the driver for your operating system The driver interface Click the NVIDIA icon shows the available options in the taskbar to bring up a menu see Figure 3 4 on page 3 6 which allows you to quickly Ae NVIDIA Taskbar Icon More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Dis play Properties control panel tab make any video adjust ments required To access Display Properties in Windows If you cannot see the tray 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel or click Control go to the Ge Panel Force Go 6600 control 2 Double click Display icon In the Appearances and Themes category panel tab and select the 3 Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box Wee a aeei 4 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen area resolution tonal ProperigS mMenu Click the tickbox Enable taskbar icon then click Apply Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 5 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Color quality Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 6 Click Advanced button Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs 7 Click GeForce Go 6600 tab 8 Click Additional Properties button for further video options NVIDIA Display Properties 3 3
86. odate other 2 5 parallel PA TA hard disk drives with a height of 9 5mm h see Storage on page A 3 Follow your operating system s installation instructions and install all necessary drivers and utilities as outlined in Installation Procedure on page 4 6 when setting up a new hard disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the bay cover THe TU TUE 5a Figure 6 2 Hard Disk Cover Removal E E E 6 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive oe Upgrading The Computer Slide the hard disk assembly in the direction of the arrow Carefully lift the hard disk assembly up out off the computer Remove screws and separate the cover from the hard disk Reverse the process to install a new hard disk pay careful attention to the orientation of the disk under the cover Figure 6 3 Hard Disk Assembly Removal Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 6 5 Upgrading The Computer Figure 6 4 RAM Cover Removal amp Release Latches Upgrading the System Memory RAM The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM DDRII DDR2 400 533 MHz type memory modules see Memory on page A 2 for details The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it
87. on 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities Installation Procedure Chipset WinXP 1 Double click Chipset from the Driver Installation menu OR This section covers driver and utility installation in structions for Windows XP Professional amp Home Windows XP Driver SP2 Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Driv ers 00Chipset Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer PC Card PCMCIA amp Card Reader Table 4 1 Driver Installation Order 4 6 Installation Procedure Audio WinXP l e Double click Audio from the Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 01AUDIO Setup exe and click OK Click Next click Cancel if The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Click Finish to restart the computer When the computer restarts click Cancel if the The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Click Yes to restart the computer click Can cel if The Found New Hardware Wizard appears after the restart Drivers amp Utilities Modem WinXP l Double click Modem from the Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 02Modem SSETUP EXE and click OK Click OK The modem is ready for dial up configura tion A Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap propriate for y
88. onnnssssssssssss 1 17 DC TACK sensensa EEEE 1 17 Rear View amp Bottom Views ou ceeecceeeeeeeeeeeees 1 18 Sery LOCK SIOL sessenta 1 18 Vent Fan Intake sxcsssascascessesuswsvstaconraormvaceviavsdsaenaas 1 19 D E a tneg 3 yeaa aadunarantaussautacaddeaeuaiee 1 19 Hard Disk DVE sacinsatesrvacnisacvicteseentapacsarecosanaels 1 19 Wireless LAN Network amp Bluetooth Modules 1 20 Using The Computer O a araeste ecatweseesessceecceceaee 2 1 LED ndicho senenin rioen NN 2 2 LED Status Indicators eeeeeneeenesenssenseesserssesssessee 2 2 LED Power amp Communication Indicators 2 3 Auto Mail Checker sisescivcdsesctesniesessetssccovnasstedesesccsusses 2 4 Hard Disk Drive ciseincsivesdeccscccuscesccsdeudeepsecsdesdenvbacnvense 2 6 The Optical CD DVD Device cccceeeeeeeees 2 7 Eoadine IIS CS seresa 2 7 Handling CDs or DVDS sive sveteueautenetocsesniercceesins 2 8 DVD Regional Codes ccccccccccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 9 XIV Changing DVD Regional Codes 0008 2 10 PCC OL ai a e E 2 11 Inserting and Removing PC Cards 00 2 11 4 in 1 Card Reader ou cccccccccesssesseseeeeseeeseeeeeeeeees 2 12 Ap Key Buttons ssssssseeeeesssssssssssecresesssssseseeceeresses 2 13 Function Keys and Numeric Keypad 0 2 14 Function Keys ssrisessinnendesneini 2 14 Numeric Keypad cccccccssssesseseseeeceeeeeeeeeeees 2 15 TouchPad and Buttons Mouse cc
89. operly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The Battery LED power Low Battery Plug in the AC power source If the computer doesn t start up immediately indicator ij is blinking turn it off then on again orange You are losing battery The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see power too quickly Power Schemes on page 3 16 check its settings You may also be using a PC Card device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery time is shorter than is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information expected on page 3 21 Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options A peripheral device or PC Card is consuming a lot of power Turn off the unused device to save power SSS re ee ee a a ee ae eee geen ee ae Problems amp Possible Solutions 8 7 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution The computer feels too Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents fan intakes are not blocked If hot this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 19
90. ou Control Panel gt Phone and Mo dem Options Installation Procedure 4 7 Drivers amp Utilities LAN WinXP l a oe Double click Lan from the Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 03LAN Wetup YukonWin exe and click OK Click Next Click the button to accept the license and click Next Click Next gt Install gt Finish The network settings can now be config ured 4 8 Installation Procedure Video WinXP l Double click VGA from the Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers 04V ga setup exe and click OK To continue click Next click Continue Anyway Yes if asked if you want to con tinue at any time Click Finish to restart the computer You can then configure the initial setting from the NVIDIA Display Setup Wizard See NVIDIA Display Properties on page 3 3 for details on adjusting the video settings Drivers amp Utilities Ap Key WinXP PCMCIA amp Card Reader WinXP 1 Double click Ap Key from the Driver Instal 1 Double click PCMCIA_CardReader from lation menu the Driver Installation menu OR OR Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Click Start menu gt Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers Browse to D Drivers G 0S5Ap key Setup exe and click OK 07Pcmcia setup exe and click OK 2 Choose the language you prefer and
91. over and remove the battery Locate the memory RAM bay cover remove screws and remove the bay cover 3 Gently pull the two release latches amp on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 4 3 2 X a 3 A o S v D eey 1 gt TH 6 6 Upgrading the System Memory RAM Upgrading The Computer 4 The RAM module see Figure 6 5 will pop up and you can remove it Figure 6 5 RAM Modules Released oe Oo 5 Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary 6 Insert anew module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 7 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 8 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 9 Replace the memory socket cover and the 5 screws see Figure 6 4 10 Restart the computer to allow the BIOS will register the new memory configuration as it starts up Serer SONOS Upgrading the System Memory RAM 6 7 Upgrading The Computer Upgrading the Optical CD DVD Device Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery Remove the screw at point Remove CD DVD device screw cover Apply pressure at point to push the CD DVD
92. ptional feature e The PC Camera optional feature Sea a ee a ee ee Overview 7 1 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any porta ble electronic trans mission devices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Check the taskbar icons and the WLAN LED status indi cator for the power sta tus of the WLAN Bluetooth module s Table 7 1 WLAN Bluetooth Toggle Power Order Wireless amp PC Camera Modules WLAN Bluetooth Toggle Power Order If you have either a WLAN OR Bluetooth module press the p Ap Key Button to power ON OFF the single module If you have both WLAN AND Bluetooth modules press the p Ap Key But ton to toggle through the range of power options for both modules If both modules are OFF then the following is the order the power is toggled to the modules se WLAN module only ON Press Press Once Press Three Both WLAN amp Bluetooth modules ON Times Press Four Both WLAN amp Bluetooth modules OFF Times If you restart turn off the computer the power status of the module s will remain the same as it was before the restart shut down 7 2 WLAN Bluetooth Toggle Power Order Wireless amp PC Camera Modules Intel PRO Wireless Mini PCI WLAN Module x Wee Either an Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG 802 11b g or 2915ABG 802 11a oe b g Mini PCI WLAN module is supplied
93. r Displays 3 11 Advanced Controls Set the TV format from the Select TV Format menu The Advanced option at the bottom of the Select TV Format menu allows you to select TV format by country if you are unsure of your TV format Figure 3 9 TV S e tti n g S an d Select TY format ov MINTSC SALES a aT TY Wizard M Japan NTSC Se ry Displa M PAL G Misa aken visa es conri nair hoan h a dead dahi eae Color Correction GIPAL Device Adjustments D PAL Sigal format ee ee L NvRotate IPAL Pa eee een eae repy Gii H Late Derim Change Resolution H PAL Eeconedey dupla er PAL only MANTSC K1JPAL N PAL Combination N PAL E Dewees hd pcutment Ki TV Date l i inland WPA la Geamany Feima Repubie of fee vi Gamay edera Repub c ol Guinea Repubie of tee fhe i Engi z m zr naaa fRepubbc ol ri the pe e aE ee a ho eth ye 14 A Auto ante Device Adjustments Device Settings menu allows you to make changes to the TV output 3 12 Attaching Other Displays Advanced Controls Power Management Features To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer uses the ACPI power management system Power management conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer the monitor and hard disk Note that you should drive or the whole system always shut your com puter down by choos P n i th T Off Advanced Configuration and Power Interface a peace Th
94. rs or supply one Follow the ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions on screen instructions a Se Parallel Printer This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar 2 18 Adding a Printer Advanced Controls Chapter 3 Advanced Controls 2 Ove rv i ew Drivers You are unable to use most advanced con This chapter covers e Advanced Video Controls e eee se NVIDIA Display Properties utilities are properly in e Display Devices amp Display Modes stalled If your system e Attaching Other Displays hasn t been properly e Power Management Features configured your ser e ThePower Sources vice representative may have already e Power Schemes done that for you re e System Power Options fer to Installation e Configuring the Power Button Procedure on page 4 6 for installa tion instructions e Battery Information Oee a ee a ee ae Overview 3 1 Advanced Controls Advanced Video Controls This section is about making adjustments for the LCD and switching display devices You can switch display devices with the Fn Display F6 toggle Opening the LCD As you open the lid adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on without any glare If necessary adjust the brightness controls Fn F9 F10 Figure 3 1 Brightness Controls 3 2 Advanced Video Controls Advanced Controls NVIDIA Display Properties The vide
95. s 2 13 Using The Computer F Function Keys and Numeric Keypad Other Keyboards Function Keys If your keyboard is On the bottom left of the keyboard is the Fn key or Function key The Fn key damaged or you just allows you to change operational features instantly To use the functions press want to make a and hold the Fn key then press the appropriate function key F5 F12 etc change you can use any standard USB key located on your keyboard z Mute Toggle Display Toggle see Display Devices amp Display Modes on page 3 8 Toggle SRS WOW Surround Sound ON OFF board The system will detect and enable it automatically Howev er special functions hot keys unique to the sys tem s regular keyboard may not work Toggle Power to the PC Camera Module Decrease LCD Brightness Table 2 5 Fn F10 Increase LCD Brightness Function Keys Fn F11 Decrease Audio Volume Fn F12 Increase Audio Volume Scroll Lock Toggle 2 14 Function Keys and Numeric Keypad Using The Computer Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input A The numeric keys are highlighted by a yellow typeface Special Characters Some software appli Activate the Number Lock feature by pressing the Num Lock key at the top cations allow hie aN right of the keyboard You may check if Number Lock is activated or not by ber keys to be used looking at the LED status indicators see
96. so change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to re flect these changes Sa E 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0 Master Slave Pressing Enter here opens the sub menu to show the configuration of either a CD DVD type Device or HDD on the computer s IDE Channel 0 Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you System Extended Memory This item contains information on the system memory and is not user config urable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Select options for Advanced Chipset National 383 SIO Control Sub Menu renee Legacy USB Support Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Enabled Reset Configuration Data No Power on Boot Beep Disabled Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu Pressing Enter here will provide valuable information on your system It in cludes some data on Advanced Chipset Control features 5 8 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities National 383 SIO Control Sub Menu Advanced Menu Pressing Enter here will provide a sub menu that controls the configuration of various National 383 SIO devices Legacy USB Support Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu Use this men
97. splay Wizard Use the Display Wiz ard in the Desktop Management window to quickly setup and configure any attached displays see Figure 3 5 on page 3 7 Cyberlink Power DVD Do not switch display modes e g from Du alview to Clone etc when playing DVDs in the Cyberlink Power DVD 6 program Set the display mode be fore launching the pro gram Display Devices amp Display Modes Besides the built in LCD you can also use an external monitor flat panel dis play or TV as your display device The display devices and options are as fol lows 1 The notebook s built in LCD 2 An external monitor connected to the external monitor port 3 A TV connected to the S Video Out Port Single Display Only one of your displays is used Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display s This mode will drive multiple displays with the same con tent and each display device can be configured independently Dualview Mode Dualview Mode treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When Dualview is en abled you can drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one program visible in one of the displays and a different program visible in the other display 3 8 Display Devices amp Display Modes Advanced Controls Attaching Other D
98. straightened pa per clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray The Optical CD DVD Device 2 7 Using The Computer Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound volume can be set de pends on the setting of the volume control within Windows Click the Speaker icon on the taskbar to check the setting All peripherals must be connected before you turn on the system Figure 2 4 Optical CD DVD Device Using The Computer Handling CDs or DVDs Proper handling of your CDs DVDs will prevent them from being damaged CD Emergency Please follow the advice below to make sure that the data stored on your CDs Eject DVDs can be accessed If you need to manually Remember to eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power e Hold the CD or DVD by the edges do not touch the surface of the disc e ON ey e Usea clean soft dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints e Do not write on the surface with a pen push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency e Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc eject hole However e Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas please do NOT use a e Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD a an e Do not bend the CD or DVD similar object that may break and become Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock lodged in the hole 2 8 The Optical CD DVD Device DVD Regional Co
99. te rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be dam aged Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface on the computer 2 Keep it dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating element This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly damaged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place Don t use or store the com Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight where foreign matter or mois puter ina humid environment any surface that will block the ture may affect the system bs Preface 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data 4 Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance until you properly shut down devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer al
100. them see Intel PRO Wire less Mini PCI WLAN Module on page 7 3 amp Bluetooth Module on page 7 5 Make sure the wireless modules are OFF when you are using the computer aboard aircraft see below Wireless Device Power Status If you restart turn off Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft the computer the pow The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usu er status of the mod ally prohibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer ule s will remain the aboard aircraft Check the taskbar icons and the WLAN LED status indicator for same as it was before the power status of the WLAN Bluetooth module s the restart shut down 1 12 Front View Introduction a Left Side View Figure 1 4 7 Left Side View ee 1 Vent r External Monitor Port S Video Out Port RJ 11 Phone Jack RJ 45 LAN Jack 2 USB 2 0 Ports Infrared Transceiver PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Overheating Button a Vent Fan Intake This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating NANI 4 N Se eS To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan intake while the computer is in use External Monitor Port Connect an external monitor to this port to allow dual video or simultaneous display on the notebook s LCD and external monitor see Display Devices amp Display Modes on page 3 8
101. u item to enable disable the display on the boot time Diagnostic Screen Reset Configuration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have installed a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu to enable disable the single beep sound at the end of the POST This item is Disabled by default Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS Utilities Security Menu Figure 5 4 Security Menu Advanced Security Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear Enter Di Bied Supervisor Password pede controls access to the Setup welit Password on boot Fixed disk boot sector Normal Set Supervisor Password Security Menu You can set a password for access to the Setup utility This will not affect ac cess to the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on Boot see over Se a a era aa ee E E 5 10 Security Menu BIOS Utilities Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password supervisor or user password should be JIK entered to boot the computer If Enabled is selected only users who enter a Password Warning correct password can boot the system See the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled i yOur seta Oot pass word Password on boot
102. us Intel Pentium M Processor 478 pin u0 09 0 09 Micron Process Technology Micro FCPGA Package 2MB On Die L2 Cache amp 400MHz Front Side 715 725 735 745 755 765 Bus Intel 915PM ICH6 M 15 4 WXGA 1280 800 WSXGA 1680 1050 WUXGA 1920 1200 TFT LCD oR 6 10 Wide eee Aspect Ratio 64 bit DDR Dual Channels Supporting 256 512 1024 MB DDRII DDR2 Two 200 Pin DDR SODIMM Sockets RAM Modules Supporting DDRII DDR2 400 533 MHz Expandable up to 2GB Modules Display NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600 NV34M High Performance Chip 128 256MB DDR SGRAM External Video Memory Integrated 128 bit 2D 3D Graphics Engine PCI E 16 Interface CineFX3 0 Engine Microsoft DirectX 9 amp Shader Model 3 0 Support Pure Video Technology High Definition Video Super Picture Quality Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password BIOS O One 512KB Flash ROM Plug and Play 1 0a Phoenix BIOS Storage One Changeable 12 7mm h Optical Device CD ROM DVD ROM Combo DVD Dual DVD Super Multi One Changeable Primary 2 5 9 5mm h Parallel PATA Hard Disk Drive Supporting LBA Mode Supports ATA 33 66 100 Integrated AZALIA Compliant Interface HDA EAX 1 0 amp 2 0 DirectSound 3D A3D Compatible with AC 97 amp WHQL Compatible Specifications 7 1 Channel Audio Analog Output aan SRS WOW Surround Sound S PDIF Digital Output Technology inside SRS TruSurround 4 Built In 1 5W Speakers TruBass Focus Enhancement Built In M
103. wer bunor Wher clote the ki of my potiebte competes Stand by Stand by v Stad by Wher prer the powa bulon on my computer and be Sh down Wher press the poset tion on my congiet Shut down v When pres the sleep buton on my computer Stand by v When pres the sleep Dutton on my computer Power Button Sleep Button You may also configure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn Esc from the menu illustrated in Figure 3 13 In Windows this is referred to as the Sleep button 3 20 Configuring the Power Button Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 24 for instructions on how to do this Battery Life Your computer s battery life is dependent upon many factors including the programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help pro long the battery life if configured appropriately Power Options Properties wales _ p Powes Schemes Alama Powe Meter Advanced Hibemate l Ponti Schemas Alans Pome Mei Advanced H anata L cm batery aont Shoes detai for each hahere 7 Actrvate low banay slam rhen porer level reaches 103 Power nau ar J phi bs f Cieri powst taata D

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