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Upgrading The Computer

6 - 4 Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

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Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive

The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard
disk drives with a height of 9.5mm (h) (see 

“Storage” on page C - 2

). Follow your

operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and util-
ities (see 

“Driver Installation” on page 4 - 2

), 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 hard disk bay cover 

.

HDD System 

Warning

New HDD’s are blank. Be-
fore you begin make sure:
You have backed up any
data you want to keep from
your old HDD.
You have all the CD-ROMs
and FDDs required to in-
stall your operating system
and programs.
If you have access to the in-
ternet, download the latest
application and hardware
driver updates for the oper-
ating system you plan to in-
stall. Copy these to a
removable medium.

Figure 6 - 2

Hard Disk Bay & 

Screws

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2

3

2

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Page 4: ...o 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 Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Incre...

Page 5: ...adiator and your body Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 5G modules then the appropriate antennas will be installed Note ...

Page 6: ...l shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 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 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz...

Page 7: ...nd of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect the ...

Page 8: ...and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Do not turn off the power until you properly shut down all programs Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform routine maintenance on your computer Use only approv...

Page 9: ...ctrician install one When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power cord if you are...

Page 10: ...ive or qual ified 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 object...

Page 11: ...hen refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions If the computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there is...

Page 12: ... the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 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 hard ware and software Make sure your documents are prepared Power Off Before Traveling Make sure ...

Page 13: ...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 compartment make ...

Page 14: ...arms 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 lon...

Page 15: ...directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time take the following precautions Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time Use a rot...

Page 16: ...XIV Preface ...

Page 17: ...CD Panel Open Models A B 1 8 System Map LCD Panel Open Models C D 1 9 LED Indicators 1 10 Keyboard 1 11 Function Keys Visual Indicators 1 12 System Map Front Rear Views 1 13 System Map Left Right Views 1 14 System Map Bottom View Models A B 1 15 System Map Bottom View Models C D 1 16 Windows Vista Start Menu Control Panel 1 17 Video Features 1 18 Display Devices Options 1 18 Power Options 1 20 Fea...

Page 18: ...Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 13 Battery FAQ 3 14 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Module Driver Installation 4 1 Driver Installation 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers 4 4 User Account Control Win Vista 4 4 Windows Security Message 4 4 New Hardware Found 4 4 Driver Installation Procedure 4 5 Chipset 4 5 Video 4 5 LAN 4 5 CardReader 4 5 TouchPad 4 6 Hot Key 4 6 Audio 4 6 Opt...

Page 19: ...vanced Menu 5 11 Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu 5 11 Fan Control Advanced Menu 5 11 Security Menu 5 12 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 12 Set User Password Security Menu 5 13 Password on boot Security Menu 5 13 Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu 5 13 Boot Menu 5 14 Exit Menu 5 15 Upgrading The Computer Overview 6 1 When Not to Upgrade 6 2 Removing the Battery 6 3 Upgrading the Hard...

Page 20: ...bile Partner Application 7 34 Profile Management 7 34 Troubleshooting Overview 8 1 Basic Hints and Tips 8 2 Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Viruses 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems and Possible Solutions 8 7 Screen Resolution Error 8 12 Interface Ports Jacks Overview A 1 Intel Video Driver Controls Intel Video Driver Installation B 1 Video B 1 Dynamic Video Memory Tec...

Page 21: ... installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System Chapter 6 Instructions for upgrading your computer Chapter 7 A quick guide to the computer s Bluetooth PC Camera Wireless LAN and 3 75G modules some of which may be optional depending on ...

Page 22: ... Model C Model D Core Logic Intel R GS40 ICH9M SFF Chipset Intel R GS45 ICH9M SFF Chipset Intel R GS40 ICH9M SFF Chipset Intel R GS45 ICH9M SFF Chipset Video Adapter Intel GMA 4500M Intel GMA 4500M HD Intel GMA 4500M Intel GMA 4500M HD RAM Type Supported DDRIII DDR3 800MHz DDRIII DDR3 1006MHz DDRIII DDR3 800MHz DDRIII DDR3 1006MHz Dimensions Weight 330mm W 221mm D 23mm H 1 45kg full system 340mm W...

Page 23: ...through all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every thing 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 For a more detailed description of a...

Page 24: ...which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you ref...

Page 25: ... Operating System Version Note Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Editions with Service Pack 2 In order to run Windows without limitations or decreased performance your computer requires a minimum 1GB of system memory RAM Windows 7 Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Make sure you install Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or a Windows Vista version which includes Service Pack 2...

Page 26: ...connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 4 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle do not exceed 120 degrees while using the other hand to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD 5 Press the power button to turn the computer on Figure 1 1 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Opening the Lid LCD Shutdown Note that you should alwa...

Page 27: ...fore installing a new operating system see Advanced Menu on page 5 8 for further information 1 Start up the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS 2 Go to the Advanced menu select Installed O S and make sure the appropriate operating system is selected 3 Go to the Exit menu and select Exit Saving Changes or press F10 and select Yes then press Enter and press Enter to exit the BIOS and reboot the ...

Page 28: ...uchpad Buttons valid operation area 2 5 1 4 7 3 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually pro hibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3 75G WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator icon to see if the modules are ...

Page 29: ...Buttons valid operation area 2 5 1 8 4 7 3 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable elec tronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually pro hibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Use the key combinations to toggle power to the 3 75G WLAN Bluetooth modules and check the LED indicator icon to see if the modules are power...

Page 30: ...Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Battery Status Orange The Battery is Charging Green The Battery is Fully Charged Blinking Orange The Battery Has Reached Critically Low Power Status Green A B White C D Hard Disk Activity Green A B The optional Wireless LAN Module is Powered On Note that Models C D have separate icons for Bluetooth and WLAN Models A B have a sin...

Page 31: ...le it automatically Howev er special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular key board may not work NumLk ScrLk Hold down the Fn Key and either NumLk or ScrLk to enable num ber or scroll lock and check the LED indica tor for status Numerical Keypad Play Pause Key Function Keys Toggle Key 3 5G Module Power NumLk ScrLk Keys Fn Key Special Characters Some software applications allow the num...

Page 32: ...rightness Decrease Increase Fn F1 Touchpad Toggle Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle Fn F2 Turn LCD Backlight Off Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on Fn F11 WLAN Module Power Toggle Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Fn NumLk Number Lock Toggle Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Fn ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle Note Any modules not included in your purchase config...

Page 33: ...ls A B only 2 Vent Fan Intake Outlet 3 Security Lock Slot 4 USB Port Models A B only 5 External Monitor Port Models B C Only 6 DC In Jack 1 4 3 5 2 Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent s fan in take s while the computer is in use Models A B Models A B Models C D Models C D 2 3 6 6 ...

Page 34: ...Jack Optical Device Drives To install applications and drivers etc you will need to attach an external optical CD DVD device to the USB ports 1 7 6 4 2 3 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Duo requires PC adapter Mini SD requires PC adapter RS MMC require...

Page 35: ...n ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Overheating To prevent your comput er from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan In take while the computer is in use Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new bat tery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 pa...

Page 36: ...n ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Overheating To prevent your comput er from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan In take while the computer is in use Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new bat tery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 pa...

Page 37: ...ties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Start menu and it allows you to configure the settings for most of the key features in Windows e g power video network audio etc Windows Vista provides basic controls for many of the fea tures however ma...

Page 38: ...he slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 11 on page 1 19 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 11 on page 1 19 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figure 1 11 on page 1 19 and click Intel R GMA Driver for mobile tab 6 Click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 11 on page 1 19 to access the Intel GMA control panel this control panel can also be access...

Page 39: ...y Mode Description Single Mode One of the connected displays is used as the display device Intel R Dual Display Clone Mode Both connected displays output the same view and may be configured independently Extended Desktop Mode Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 40: ...osed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the Power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the left menu and select the options to create a new plan Click Change Plan Settings and click Change advanced power settings to access further con figuration options Pay attention to the instructions on b...

Page 41: ...er 2 Features Components Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive 7 in 1 Card Reader ExpressCard Slot TouchPad and Buttons Mouse Audio Features Adding a Printer ...

Page 42: ...is accessible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of your computer please ensure that the machine is not connected to the AC power and that the ma chine is turned off Also ensure that all peripher al cables including phone lines are discon nected fr...

Page 43: ...ader driver see CardReader on page 4 5 Note The PC adapters are usually supplied with these cards Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust getting in to the card reader Figure 2 2 Right View 1 Card Reader MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick MS Pro Memory Stick Pro MS Duo re...

Page 44: ...ber denotes the card width 54mm for the Ex press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards Align the ExpressCard with the slot and push it in until it locks into place as pictured in the generic figure below To remove an ExpressCard simply press the card to eject it ExpressCard Slot Cover Make sure you keep the rubber cover provided in the ExpressCard slot when no...

Page 45: ...page 4 6 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further information at www synaptics com Mouse Driver If you are using an ex ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its ...

Page 46: ...volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the volume control within Windows and the volume func tion keys on the comput er Click the volume icon in the taskbar to check the setting Figure 2 6 Realtek Audio Manager Right click the icon to access the menu above See HDMI Audio Configuration on page B 7 for a descri...

Page 47: ... Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions Parallel Printer This is still a very common type of printer The install instructions are in the sidebar however you will need to purchase a parallel to USB converter Parallel Printer After set...

Page 48: ...Features Components 2 8 2 ...

Page 49: ...wer saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications OS Note Power management functions will vary slight ly depending on your operating system For more information it is best to refer to the user s...

Page 50: ...ct the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely be...

Page 51: ... this feature Shut Down Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vis ta This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the pow er button for 4 seconds or longer to force the system to turn itself off Power Button Sleep Sleep...

Page 52: ...cified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings Resuming Operation See Table 3 1 on page 3 9 for informa tion on how to resume from a power saving state Password It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to...

Page 53: ...encing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose High performance for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered Figure 3 2 Power Plans ...

Page 54: ...ating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the ha...

Page 55: ...You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery see The Hibernate func tion has disappeared on page 8 11 if you cannot see the Hibernate function in Windows Vista SP1 Shut Down You should shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all ...

Page 56: ...a power saving state Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by clicking Require a password on wakeup in the left menu and se lecting the options click Change settings that are currently unavail able Figure 3 4 Power Options Define Power Buttons ...

Page 57: ... F4 Key Combo Hibernate Off battery Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up Table 3 1 Resuming Operation Power Button When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down ho...

Page 58: ...n set actions to be taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Advanced Settings see Figure 3 1 on page 3 4 Click the battery icon in the taskbar to see the current battery level and charge status Low Battery Warning When the battery is criti cally low immediately connect the AC DC adapter to the computer or save your work oth erwise the unsaved data ...

Page 59: ...wer when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobility Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on b...

Page 60: ...rge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 14 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC 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 electric...

Page 61: ...rer Discard used battery according to the manufacturer s in structions 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...

Page 62: ...the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never 3 Click Change plan settings after saving it and click Change advanced power settings Figure 3 7 Power Plan Create ...

Page 63: ... battery options 5 Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Low battery levels 0 Critical battery Levels 0 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down Critical battery action Plugged in Do Nothing Figure 3 8 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery ...

Page 64: ...harge 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 after about 20 partial discharges ...

Page 65: ...r utility during oper ating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install You will need to attach a CD DVD drive to the com puter in order to access the drivers on the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc This contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper oper ation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 3 lis...

Page 66: ...Installer Screen 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 3 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver click the Unlock button 3 Follow the instructions for each indi...

Page 67: ...ude the latest hotfixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 6 for instructions Driver Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 Page Chipset Page 4 5 Video Page 4 5 LAN Page 4 5 CardReader Page 4 5 TouchPad Page 4 6 Hot Key Page 4 6 Audio Page 4 6 PC Camera Module Page 7 8 Wireless LAN Module Page 7 15 3 75G HSPA Module Page 7 24 Page 7 33 Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Make sure you install Windows...

Page 68: ...l the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts User Account Control Win Vista If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Continue or Allow and follow the installation procedure as direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Win...

Page 69: ...1 Click 3 Install LAN Driver Yes 2 Click Install Finish 3 The network settings can now be configured CardReader 1 Click 4 Install Cardreader Driver Yes 2 Click Install Finish Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chap ter and in Chapter 7 Options Modules are accu rate at the time of going to press Drivers are always subject to upgrade and revisio...

Page 70: ...mputer Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win dows Update in order to get all the latest security up dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft To enable Windows Update make sure you are con nected to the internet 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Click Check for updates Security or doub...

Page 71: ...default setting for Bluetooth control in Windows Vista and does not re quire a driver See Bluetooth Module on page 7 2 for configuration instructions PC Camera Module See the introduction in PC Camera Module on page 7 7 and check the installation procedure Wireless LAN Module See the introduction in Wireless LAN Module on page 7 15 and check the installation procedure 3 75G Module See the introduc...

Page 72: ...Drivers Utilities 4 8 4 ...

Page 73: ...ttings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings 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 d...

Page 74: ...lay a system summary and prompt you to run Setup 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 POST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pictured right is for guideline purposes only The POST scree...

Page 75: ... or authorized service center as soon as possible 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 Press F1 to resume F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work without the correct configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the pr...

Page 76: ...er Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen 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 combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu w...

Page 77: ... these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the highlighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but th...

Page 78: ...Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system i e ØØ midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu ...

Page 79: ...ort 1 Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed BIOS Revision KBC EC Firmware Revision Main Menu This item contains information on the BIOS version ...

Page 80: ...BIOS Utilities 5 8 Advanced Menu 5 Advanced Menu Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu ...

Page 81: ...ntrol to operate in either IDE native compatible or AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface modes from this menu The SATA mode should be set to AHCI mode for this system unless you are sure your hard disk can only operate in IDE mode If you are unsure of the mode your hard disk supports contact your service center Note that an incorrect setting here can cause certain operating systems to display u...

Page 82: ...ration Data Advanced Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have in stalled a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Total Graphics Memory Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Use this menu item to set the amount of system memory to be allocated for use by Intel ...

Page 83: ...ry Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the audible warning when the battery has reached low power status Fan Control Advanced Menu This menu item allows you to set the fan cooling behavior under light system activity if you choose Automatic the system will adjust the fan cooling as appropriate for the system activity ...

Page 84: ...s will not affect access to the computer OS only the Phoenix SecureCore Setup Utility Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself and also access to your ma chine as it boots up af ter you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu ...

Page 85: ...s selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu If you choose Write Protect thi...

Page 86: ...a from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating 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 Figure 5 5 Boot Menu ...

Page 87: ... Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Set up defaults that will return the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 6 Exit Menu ...

Page 88: ...BIOS Utilities 5 16 5 ...

Page 89: ...iver A small regular slotted flathead screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may damage the compo nents The chapter includes Removing the Battery Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive Upgrading the System Memory RAM Please make sure that you review each procedure before ...

Page 90: ...es Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines It is advis able to also remove your battery in order to pre vent accidentally turning the machine on Remova...

Page 91: ...rn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow 3 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 4 Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow and then lift the battery up out of the computer Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative before undertaking any upgrade procedures to find out if this will VOID your warranty Figure 6 1 Battery Remov...

Page 92: ...ard 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 hard disk bay cover HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fore you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the CD ROMs and FDDs required to in stall your operating system and programs If you have access to t...

Page 93: ... Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of the arrow 5 Lift the hard disk up in the direction of arrow 6 Remove screws and then remove the cover tab 7 Reverse the process to install a new hard disk drive Figure 6 3 HDD Removal 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 94: ... of supported module types 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 over and remove the battery 2 Press the four keyboard latches at the top of the keyboard to elevate the keyboard from its normal position you may need to use a small screwdriver to do this 3 Locate the RAM CPU bay cover and remove screws ...

Page 95: ...ove the keyboard Keyboard Cable To release this cable use a small flat head screwdriver to gently pry the locking collar away from its base When re placing the connection make sure the connec tor is oriented in the same way Re Inserting the Keyboard When re inserting the keyboard firstly align the four keyboard tabs at the bottom of the key board with the slots in the case Figure 6 5 Keyboard Disc...

Page 96: ... sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in Figure 6 6 7 8 Figure 6 6 RAM Module Release Contact Warning Be careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the cleanest hands have oils which can attract particles and degrade the module s performance 7 8 ...

Page 97: ... if you are inserting a single module 11 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 12 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 13 Replace the keyboard 14 Restart the computer to allow t...

Page 98: ... will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable part Open ing this compartment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty Unauthorized tampering with the HDD may also violate your warranty ...

Page 99: ...odule Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the mod ule s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Important Notice If your purchase option includes both Wireless LAN and 3 75G modules then the appro priate antennas will be installed Note that In order to comply with FCC RF expo...

Page 100: ...y com bination to toggle power to the Bluetooth module and check the LED indicator to see if the module is pow ered on or not see Table 1 3 on page 1 12 Table 1 2 on page 1 10 Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is sup ported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copying a file f...

Page 101: ...nel Double click the icon to access the Bluetooth Devices control panel Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel and then click Bluetooth Devices Hardware and Sound Click Right click the icon and choose an option from the menu Bluetooth Taskbar Icon If you cannot see the Bluetooth icon in the task bar access the Blue tooth Devices control panel Click Bluetoo...

Page 102: ...oth Devices control panel 4 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer 5 On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device Pairing Options If a device has been pre viously connected then the pairing option menu will appear when you at tempt subsequent con nections You can choose to have the computer cre ate a pairing code for you us...

Page 103: ...tructions on the computer if device drivers are required to be installed 9 Click Close Figure 7 3 Pairing Code Example Figure 7 4 Pairing Complete Bluetooth Device Enabled Pairing Codes The example outlined here shows a connection to a mobile device Other devices e g computers may have a slightly different connection proce dure and may require you to confirm a pairing code is correct on both devic...

Page 104: ...s the Bluetooth Devices control panel 2 Click Bluetooth Settings Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a tick inside it 3 Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a tick inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Bluetooth Help To get help on Bluet...

Page 105: ...eys Visual Indicators on page 1 12 to toggle power to the PC Camera module When the PC Camera module is powered on the indicator will briefly be displayed Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Latest PC Camera Driver Information Check the Device Driv ers Utilities User s Manual disc and any accompanying insert pages for the latest up dated information on...

Page 106: ...tcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start Programs All Pro grams menu if the hardware is turned off use the Fn F10 key combina tion to turn it on again PC Camera Screen Refresh The PC Camera module supports a frame rate of 12 fps If you find that the screen refresh rate is subject to lag or stut tering then reduce the window size or adjust the Output Size and or Color Space Compre...

Page 107: ...igh Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required 7 Click OK and close the control panels 8 Run the BisonCap application program from the Start Programs All Programs BisonCam menu 9 Go to the Devices menu heading and sele...

Page 108: ...Modules Options 7 10 PC Camera Module 7 Figure 7 6 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click ...

Page 109: ...File Prior to capturing video files you may select the Set Capture File option in the File menu and set the file name and location before capture this will help avoid ac cidentally overwriting files Set the name and location then click Open then set the Capture file size and click OK You can then start the capture process as above Note the important information in Reducing Video File Size on page ...

Page 110: ...CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows Vista system requires a minimum of 15GB of free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommend ed that you save the captured video file to a location other than the C drive see Set Capture File on page 7 11 limit the file size of the captured video see Pre Allocating File Space on page 7 11 or reduce video r...

Page 111: ...een in the BisonCap program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Click either 50Hz or 60Hz under Frequency in Property Page tab Figure 7 7 Video Capture Filter ...

Page 112: ...un the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and select Take Picture 3 The picture in JPEG format will be placed in the Snapshot folder on the desktop Figure 7 8 Zoom Setting Snapshot Folder The Snapshot folder s default location is on the desktop Do not move this folder or an error may appear when you try to take a still picture If you accidentally de lete or move the folder you can create a new Snaps...

Page 113: ...rivers Utilities User s Manual disc into your exter nal optical device drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish to restart the computer Note The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Win dows Vista see overleaf Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The ...

Page 114: ...con and then click Connect to a network 2 In the Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu 3 A list of currently available networks will appear Figure 7 9 Taskbar Menus Network and Sharing Center You can also use the Net work and Sharing Cen ter control panel in Windows Network and Internet to connect to any available wireless networks Figure 7 10 Connect to a Network Click icon R...

Page 115: ...do not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar icon to see the connection status see below Figure 7 11 Connecting Figure 7 12 Connection Status ...

Page 116: ...the network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon and then click Disconnect from Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure network Connecting to unsecure net works may allow unautho rized access to your computer documents web sites and files etc Figure 7 13 Disconnecting Click icon Right click icon ...

Page 117: ...on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Windows Mobility Center Mobile PC 3 Click the button to Turn wireless off on or click the icon to access the network menu Figure 7 14 Windows Mobility Center ...

Page 118: ...er indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 3 75G HSPA Module Options There are two optional 3 75G HSPA modules available for this series of computer models Each module is supplied with the appropriate ap plication software The module type sup plied may depend upon the computer model pur chased Check with your service center for de tails Install the driver from the Drivers Installer menu and check the i...

Page 119: ...le phone by sliding the SIMLOCK towards the hinge in order to release the lock and lift it up Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any installation proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines It is advis able to also remove your battery in order to pre vent accidentally turning the machine on Figure 7 15 USIM...

Page 120: ...he SIMLOCK by pushing it in the direction of the arrow in Figure 7 17 until it clicks into the lock position 6 Replace the cover and screw and then re insert the battery Figure 7 16 SIM Card Insertion 3 75G HSPA Modules System Wake Up Note that the 3 75G mod ules DO NOT support system wake up on 3 75G HSPA modem ac tivity Figure 7 17 Lock the SIMLOCK ...

Page 121: ... briefly be displayed Make sure you in stall the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 3 Note that exiting the application does NOT turn off the 3 75G HSPA module HSPA Modem Interface See HSPA Modem Interface Installation on page 7 24 for driver installation information and HSPA Modem Interface on page 7 25 for instructions on using the HSPA Modem Interface Mobile Partner See Mobil...

Page 122: ...s Manual disc into your exter nal optical device drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 3 Install 3 5G Driver Yes and then click Next 6 Click Next Install 7 Click Finish to restart the computer 8 Access the HSPA Modem Interface from the Start menu Start Pro grams All Programs HSPA modem or by double clicking the HSPA modem icon on the desktop Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use ...

Page 123: ...d to enter a pin then a message will appear to prompt you to enter a pin Note to change pin go to Settings and click OK in PIN code 5 Click the Network connection button and the HSPA Modem interface window will display Connection Manager HSPA Modem Help To get help on 3 75G HSPA module configu ration and settings click the help icon and select Help Figure 7 18 HSPA Modem Interface Window Connectio...

Page 124: ...o your service provider 7 The message Network is connected will be displayed when the network connection is successful 8 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection Figure 7 19 Connecting to Network Figure 7 20 Network is Connected ...

Page 125: ... icon Connection Manager 11 The program will disconnect from the service provider 12 The module will still be on and you will need to press the Fn key combination to turn it off Adding a Profile 1 Access the HSPA Modem Interface from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs HSPA Modem HSPA Modem or by clicking the desktop icon 2 Click the Network connection and click Profiles tab Figure 7 21 Upl...

Page 126: ...ings required by your service provider 4 Click OK to save the profile 5 You can Edit or Delete profiles from the Profiles tab 6 To use a profile click to select it and then click Apply button and the settings will be transferred to Connection Manager Figure 7 23 Network Settings Profiles ...

Page 127: ...licking the desktop icon 2 Click Contacts button 3 Click Refresh button to download the contacts from the USIM card to the computer 4 The Contacts will then be displayed 5 Double click any contact to edit the information or right click and select Edit 6 You can also Export Import contacts by clicking the appropriate button Figure 7 24 Network Settings Profiles ...

Page 128: ...ton to download the messages from the USIM card to the computer 4 Click New button to create a new message 5 You can either type the telephone number in the recipient field or press To button to select the contact from the list SMS Service In addition to standard in ternet services you may also send and receive SMS text messages us ing the HSPA Modem In terface if your service supports SMS Figure ...

Page 129: ...7 Type the message information into the message body and click Send button to send it or Save to draft button to save the message 8 Select any message to forward or delete it or to reply to it Settings 1 Access the HSPA Modem Interface from the Start menu Start Programs All Programs HSPA Modem HSPA Modem or by clicking the desktop icon 2 Click Settings button Figure 7 26 Settings ...

Page 130: ... need to press the Fn key combination to turn off the module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 24 8 If the module is on and the computer enters a power saving state then the power status of the module on resuming from the power saving state will be as below If the 3 75G HSPA module is on and the computer is Shut Down or Restarted ...

Page 131: ...device drive 4 Click Option Drivers button 5 Click 3 Install 3 5G Driver Yes 6 Choose the language you prefer and click OK 7 Click I Agree button to accept the license agreement 8 Click Next Install 9 Click Finish to restart the computer 10 Access the Mobile Partner application from the Start menu Start Pro grams All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desk...

Page 132: ...menu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 If you have not created a profile click Tools and select Options and then click Profile Management 4 Click New and input the appropriate information for Profile Name APN and Authentication etc as supplied by your service provider 5 Click Save to save the profile Mobile Partner Help To get...

Page 133: ...rom the Start menu Start Programs All Programs Mobile Partner or by double clicking the Mobile Partner icon on the desktop 3 The software will run and you can select the Profile Name from the menu 4 Click Connect to begin the connection process 5 The Mobile Partner application will then display the connection information Figure 7 29 Connect Figure 7 30 Network Connection Prompt ...

Page 134: ...nload e mail etc as per any internet connection 8 While you are connected the indicators in the Mobile Partner window will display uploading and downloading icons and a network icon in the taskbar 9 To disconnect click the Disconnect icon or right click the taskbar icon and select Disconnect 10 The program will disconnect from the service provider Figure 7 31 Connected Taskbar Notification Figure ...

Page 135: ...d to press the Fn key combination to turn off the module pay careful attention to this aboard aircraft see Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft on page 7 33 14 If the module is on and the computer enters a power saving state then the power status of the module on resuming from the power saving state will be as below If the 3 75G HSPA module is on and the computer is Shut Down or Restarted the...

Page 136: ...Modules Options 7 38 7 ...

Page 137: ...ges 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 eve...

Page 138: ...t there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Power Saving States on page 3 6 the Fn F4 key combination or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness Display Choice Press Fn...

Page 139: ...o 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 is especially important if you choose to use a Supervisor password for the BIOS see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 2 Keep copies of vital settings files such as...

Page 140: ...ow Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams 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 knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage devic...

Page 141: ...e looking at the computer 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 When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in ma...

Page 142: ...hings 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 remov...

Page 143: ...oesn t start up immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 check its settings You may also be using an ExpressCard USB device external device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully disc...

Page 144: ...ing mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F4 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 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 ...

Page 145: ... adjust Unwelcome numbers appear when typing Num Lock maybe turned ON see Function Keys Visual Indicators on page 1 12 Problem Possible Cause Solution 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 di...

Page 146: ...n key indicator to see if the WLAN Bluetooth 3 75G module is on or off see System Map LCD Panel Open Models C D on page 1 9 If the LED indicator is off then press the Fn F11 WLAN Fn F12 Bluetooth or Fn 3 75G key combination s in order to enable the modules see Function Keys Visual Indicators on page 1 12 The PC Camera module cannot be detected The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in ...

Page 147: ... off after resuming from the Sleep power saving state Use the key combination Fn F12 to power on the Bluetooth module after the computer resumes from Sleep The Hibernate function has disappeared You have a computer with 4GB of RAM and have installed Windows Vista Serv ice Pack 1 This is a known issue if your computer has 4GB of RAM and is run ning Windows Vista Service Pack 1 To re enable Hibernat...

Page 148: ...lti Monitor Manager when the notebook lid S3 is closed TMM disconnects the LCD display from the OS and then adds the LCD display back when the lid is opened This may trigger TMM to restore an old display setting which may result in screen flickering or a screen resolution change To fix this problem you will need to disable TMM in the OS 1 Go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click ...

Page 149: ...creen Resolution Error 8 13 8 3 Double click Task Scheduler Library Microsoft Windows 4 Click MobilePC to open the control panel 5 Right click TMM and select Disable Figure 8 2 TMM Disable 6 Close all the control panels ...

Page 150: ...Troubleshooting 8 14 8 ...

Page 151: ...able device DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA Port This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or simultaneous display on the LCD and external monitor FPD HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface is an audio video connector interface for transmitting uncompress...

Page 152: ...k Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store USB 2 0 1 1 Ports 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 plug...

Page 153: ...l disc into an attached CD DVD drive and click Install Drivers 2 Click 2 Install Video Driver Yes 3 Click Next Yes Next Next 4 Click Finish to restart the computer Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically allocates as much up to 256MB sys tem memory RAM as needed to the video system the video driver must be in stalled DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed...

Page 154: ... control panel see Video Features on page 1 22 and click Advanced Settings button 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Taskbar Icon The Intel GMA control panel can also be ac cessed by clicking the icon in the taskbar and selecting Graphics Properties from the menu If you cannot see the tray icon click the Show Tray Icon tickbox in the Intel R Graphics Me dia Accelerator fo...

Page 155: ...enu item or button Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What s This button Click the What s This button to bring up the help menu Display Selection At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple Display Selection op tions Figure B 2 IntelGraphicsMedia Accelerator Driver for mobile Control Panel Tabs ...

Page 156: ...ickbox Automatically launch an application when the scheme is applied and then click on Browse button 7 Browse to the executable file for the application you want to set the scheme for see sidebar and click Open to select it 8 Click Save Save OK to save the settings you can click in the Restore the display settings after exiting this application box to return to your original settings when you exi...

Page 157: ...the external monitor port or HDMI Out port Multiple Display Configuring Other Displays from Windows Vista 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port or HDMI Out port and turn it on 2 Go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC Adjust commonly used mobility settings and click Connect display 3 Click on any of the buttons to configure the displays to your preference or...

Page 158: ...ile control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 2 and click Display Devices 3 Click to choose the display mode from the Operating Mode menu 4 Choose which device is to be the Primary Device Secondary Device from the Display Selection menu 5 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change and OK button Display Selection At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multi...

Page 159: ...rt Windows Audio Setup for HDMI 1 Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port 2 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 3 Click Sound Hardware and Sound 4 Click Playback tab and click to select HDMI Device 5 Double click HDMI Device or right click the icon and select Properties Figure B 6 HDMI Device Click the taskbar volume in dicator when HDMI...

Page 160: ...Intel Video Driver Controls B 8 Intel Video Driver Installation B 6 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 7 Click OK to close the Sound control panel Figure B 7 HDMI Device Properties ...

Page 161: ...lay as per the instructions in Configuring Other Displays from Intel GMA Driver for Mobile on page B 6 3 Set up your external display TV or LCD for HDMI input see your display device manual 4 You can now play video audio sources through your external display Other Applications If you are using a third party application to play DVDs etc from any attached DVD de vice you will need to consult the app...

Page 162: ...ector for a presentation Extended Desktop extended This mode allows a desktop to span multiple displays and acts as a large workspace This creates a lot more screen area for display Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use or you may also use the Extended Desktop Settings control panel tab in Graphics Prop erties to configure t...

Page 163: ... Driver for mobile control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 2 and click Display Devices 3 Click to choose Intel R Dual Display Clone Operating Mode 4 Choose which device is to be the Primary Device Secondary Device from the Display Selection menu 5 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change 6 Click Display Settings to adjust the settings for the attached devices Figure B 8 Disp...

Page 164: ...firm the settings change 6 Click Display Settings to adjust the settings for the attached devices Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Color Quality Screen Resolution and Re fresh Rate settings for each display device pro vided your device can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged betwe...

Page 165: ...ay 3 Click to select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended 4 Click Right or Left under Extend your desktop 5 Click Apply OK Display Settings Extended Desktop Use the control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical ar rangement you wish to use You can drag any icons or windows across to ei ther display desktop which makes it possible to have one program visible in one...

Page 166: ...play Settings control panel see Video Features on page 1 22 3 Click the monitor icon e g and make sure you have checked Extend the desktop onto this monitor and click Apply Figure B 11 Display Properties Extended Desktop 2 Click the appropriate monitor icon e g to be able to select the op tion to extend the desktop on to it In this example the Primary Dis play is on the left the Secondary Display ...

Page 167: ... R GMA Driver for mobile control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 2 and configure your external display as the Single display from the Operating Mode menu 3 Click Intel R TV Wizard Intel R GMA Driver for mobile control panel 4 The wizard will now take you through the steps to set up high quality video support for your external display configure in either Automatic or Manual modes TV W...

Page 168: ...Intel Video Driver Controls B 16 B ...

Page 169: ...ormation The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed updated or delayed due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your service center for details ...

Page 170: ...Models B D Intel GS45 ICH9M SFF Chipset Display Models A B 13 3 HD 1366 768 TFT LCD Models C D 14 0 HD 1366 768 TFT LCD Memory 64 bit Wide DDRIII DDR3 Data Channel Supporting Single Channel DDRIII DDR3 SDRAM Memory Expandable up to 2GB Models A C One 204 Pin SO DIMM Socket Supporting DDRIII DDR3 800MHz Models B D One 204 Pin SO DIMM Socket Supporting DDRIII DDR3 1006MHz Video Models A C Intel GMA ...

Page 171: ...g n Wireless LAN PCIe interface Half Mini Card Module Option 1 3M Pixel PC Camera Module with USB interface Factory Option 3 75G Module UMTS HSPDA based 3 75G Module with Mini Card Interface Factory Option Quad band GSM GPRS 850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz UMTS WCDMA FDD 2100 MHz Note that UMTS modes CAN NOT be used in North America Card Reader Embedded 7 in 1 Card Reader MS MS Pro SD Mini SD MM...

Page 172: ...s C D 340mm w 231mm d 23mm h 1 50kg full system with 1G RAM 2 5 HDD and Polymer Battery Optional Intel WiFi Link 5300 Series 3 3 802 11a g n Wireless LAN PCIe interface Half Mini Card Module 802 11b g n Wireless LAN PCIe interface Half Mini Card Module External Super Multi Optical Device Drive with USB Interface Removable Polymer Battery Pack 5600mAH Bluetooth 2 1 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Module Fac...

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