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USER’S MANUAL 

 

 

 

 

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Graphic Controller 
 

This notebook comes with an embedded 4X AGP-bus on 
Intel

®

 855GM chipset graphics on a share memory 

architecture (UMA) (i.e. a portion of the system memory is 
allocated for graphics engine’s use.) Depending upon the 
total system memory installed, up to 64MB dynamic video 
memory allocation can be automatically allocated as graphics 
frame buffer by video driver. More memory to the graphics 
subsystem means higher graphics performance; however, as 
it decreases system memory capacity, overall system 
performance may suffer change. 
 

Dual Display and Extended Desktop Support 
 

The notebook’s display and multimedia capabilities are great 
for giving presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect 
an external monitor when giving presentations. This 
notebook supports LCD and CRT displays in Dual Display 
Clone mode both displays show the same contents. 
 
In the Extended Desktop mode, the system allows you to 
open and work on different applications independently across 
two display devices (i.e. the built-in LCD display and external 
display.) 

 
To enable Dual Display and Extended Desktop function, 
do the following: 

 
There are two ways to enable LCD with an external CRT or 
projector to the notebook, one is to get into Control Panel 
and double clicks Intel

®

 Extreme Graphics Icon to choice to 

enable Dual Display or Extended Desktop. The other is 
double clicks Intel

®

 Extreme Graphics Icon on the right 

bottom of Windows command column to select the Output to 
Dual Display or Extended Desktop. 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Sentia 244

Page 1: ...i Notebook User s Manual...

Page 2: ...s 95 98 ME 2000 NT XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned here may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners companies The software described in...

Page 3: ...Key Pad 1 15 Touch Pad With Page Up and Page Down Function 1 16 Display 1 17 Adjusting the Brightness 1 17 Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device 1 17 Opening and Closing the Display Panel 1 17...

Page 4: ...lems 2 10 Modem Problems 2 11 Network Adapter Ethernet Problems 2 12 PC Card PCMCIA Problems 2 12 13 Performance Problems 2 13 14 Power Start and Battery Problems 2 14 Printing Problems 2 15 Firewire...

Page 5: ...clicking actions is needed in Windows O S and symbols are used For instance Start Settings Control Panel Multimedia means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the Control Panel then t...

Page 6: ...unplugging t he power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug n Keep the adapter away from children n The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the amper...

Page 7: ...ook It gives you a general understanding of the makeup of your Notebook Section 2 Trouble Shooting In this section you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems Appendix A Product...

Page 8: ...Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 1 1 SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This section introduces the features and components of the notebook computer...

Page 9: ...e processor also supports up to 1 7GHz Source Synchronous processor system 400 MHz front side bus bandwidth with Advanced Power Management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology for un...

Page 10: ...n 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 1 3 capacities as the need arises n Large LCD Display The notebook is equipped with a large 14 1 inch TFT SXGA active matrix display panel for clear text and brilliant c...

Page 11: ...r to pear connection or dial up remote network n Firewire IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394a 2000 and USB ports In addition to a full array of built in I O ports the notebook computer offers IEEE 1394 for ultra hig...

Page 12: ...ck unlock the LCD panel 2 LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed 3 Turbo Key The Turbo key disables the Intel SpeedStep function the processor will perform at its highest frequ...

Page 13: ...n off the system How this key behaves can be defined in Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Advanced menu Press the power suspend button or any key to return from the suspend mode The button ha...

Page 14: ...ty program in the Utility CD to make use of the hot key for any Windows O S See side note for Quick Keys installation 14 Search Quick Launch Key The Search Quick Key launches the Internet Explore Sear...

Page 15: ...rates of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to USB plug and play standards 21 Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and also conforms to 10 100Base T transmission pro...

Page 16: ...in Stereo Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo 27 LED Status Indicators The LED Status indicators reveal the locking unlocking of certain key functions and HDD CD ROM drive status...

Page 17: ...fax modem functions 4 External VGA Port The 15 pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT monitor or projector 4 Suspending LED Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspended...

Page 18: ...sk Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk 8 USB Port x2 The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect a wide variet...

Page 19: ...ase the battery pack 2 CPU Cover and Ventilation Grills CPU resides underneath the cover The grills are where air is exchanged in and out of the notebook for internal thermal regulation Do not block t...

Page 20: ...is where the hard disk drive is located The hard disk drive stores all the system data The hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity 5 Swappable Device Bay The optical disk drive normally r...

Page 21: ...er jack DC in on the notebook 2 LED Lamp The LED lamp appears green when the unit is plugged into a valid AC source 3 Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant direct current and...

Page 22: ...cessed Green light indicates the optical drive is being accessed Green light indicates the embedded numeric keypad is activated Green light indicates the cap lock is activated Green light indicates th...

Page 23: ...ness Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness Num Lock Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeri...

Page 24: ...lication Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Key Pad Press Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric key pad The...

Page 25: ...n Left Button Right Button Page Up Down Button Equivalent Tapping Action Execution Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Dra...

Page 26: ...8 2 When working at your desk connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal display Fn F4 3 Do not disable the suspend time outs 4 If you are using AC power and have no externa...

Page 27: ...e great for giving presentations If you prefer you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This notebook supports LCD and CRT displays in Dual Display Clone mode both displays s...

Page 28: ...Speaker Volume Using the Volume Dial Rotate the Volume Dial located to the front side of the notebook to adjust the speaker volume Turn to the right to increase loudness Turn to the left to decrease l...

Page 29: ...y where its telecommunication system may be different to others To change the modem setting do the following 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click on Modem Settings icon You will see a...

Page 30: ...of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connects the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UT...

Page 31: ...Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 1 SECTION 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING In this section you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems...

Page 32: ...he error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions n Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices a...

Page 33: ...and microphone will not work n If external devices such as USB camera scanner and SCSI card do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the d...

Page 34: ...correctly n Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Multimedia icon or Sounds and Audio Device Property icon In the Volume page make sure that VIA VT1616 Wave is the playback device So...

Page 35: ...drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises n You should back up your files as soon as possible n Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devic...

Page 36: ...ROM drive does not work n Try rebooting the system n The disk is damaged or files are not readable n After you have inserted a CD ROM disk it may take a moment before you can access its content The d...

Page 37: ...F4 to make sure the notebook is not in the CRT output only mode The screen is difficult to read n Press Fn F7 to increase the screen brightness n The display resolution should at least be set to 1024...

Page 38: ...ouch pad performs erratically n Make sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry n Do not rest your palm or w...

Page 39: ...e failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts one to two years on continuous operation However for a typical user the battery lasts three to five year...

Page 40: ...etails of this operation n The memory module may be defective n This system s graphic engine shares a portion of the system s DRAM as its frame buffer How much is being shared depends on the setting i...

Page 41: ...ies n Be sure to disable Call Waiting n Be sure to have the correct country setting where your notebook is used Start Settings Control Panel Modem Settings Configuration In the Country pull down manua...

Page 42: ...ndows manual on how to solve this problem n Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good n The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstatio...

Page 43: ...icon at the lower right corner of the task bar and select the card you wish to stop When you click OK in few seconds Windows will prompt you to remove the card Performance Problems The notebook become...

Page 44: ...gain The notebook beeps intermittently n When battery charge is low an audible beep warns you Press Fn F3 to turn off the warning beep if desired The battery life gets shorter and shorter n The batter...

Page 45: ...isplayed on the screen may not exactly be the same as what is printed n If the printer print extra and strange symbols it is the result of the cache garbage in the printer memory buffer Cancel all the...

Page 46: ...Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION A 1 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION...

Page 47: ...ompatible l Default 0KB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 2 5 Volt 64 bit l Memory Expansion Two 200 pin DDR SO DIMM sockets up to 1GB x 2 LCD l Display Panel 14 1 inch SXGA active matrix TFT display with up to...

Page 48: ...M with Modem Controller integrated l Transmission Speed V 92 K56flex for download data speed up to 56000bps V 34 V 17 V 29 protocol supported LAN l Network Adapter ICH4 M with integrated PCI Fast Ethe...

Page 49: ...e slot for TYPE I II l Features Hot insertion and removal supported Ports l VGA Port One 15 pin CRT connector l Audio Port One stereo line out jack One microphone in jack l 1394 Port One IEEE1394 Fire...

Page 50: ...tures 32bit access Ultra DMA PIO5 Mode support Multi boot capability Operating System l O S Microsoft Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP Microsoft NT 4 0 Physical Specification l Dimension and Weight 305 L x 27...

Page 51: ...Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES B 1 APPENDIX B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES...

Page 52: ...an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by...

Page 53: ...ne for a country not listed below or a replacement ac adapter contact your local dealer U S and Canada n The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified n The minimum specifications for the flexible...

Page 54: ...water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention n Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F n To obtain a replacement...

Page 55: ...terie Remplacer uniquement avec unc batterie du m me type ou d un type recommand par le constructer Mettre au r but les batteries usag es confor m ment aux instructions du fabricant VORSICHT Explosion...

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