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Chapter 3 

— Power Management

 

When to Replace the Battery 

Over time, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. We recommend 
that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store 
significantly less charge. 

Changing the Battery 

Change the main battery pack as 
follows: 

1.  Turn off the computer.  

2.  Close the screen cover and turn the 

computer over. 

3.  Slide the battery latch away from the 

battery. Continue to hold it until the 
battery is removed. 

4.  Remove the battery. 

5.  Make sure the replacement battery 

is properly orientated. Insert the 
battery into the battery compartment. 
Check that the latch locks back into 
position. 

 

 

 

 

Heat Considerations 

The computer's processor has been specially designed to consume 
little power, and generates very little heat. However, working in a hot 
environment, or working for long periods may raise the temperature. 
Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature: 

1.  The cooling fan will automatically turn on. You may feel air coming 

from a vent at the left side when this happens.  

2.  If the temperature continues to rise, processor activity will be 

reduced. You may notice a slight loss of performance when this 
happens. 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for eBuddy EB14-RY

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Page 2: ...ing the Brightness 9 Turning off Your Computer 10 Making a Startup Disk 10 Tips for New Owners 11 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 13 Hardware and Software 14 Front View 15 Left View 16 Right View 18 Bottom View 20 LED Status Indicators 21 Function Keys 22 Numeric Keypad 22 Touchpad 23 The Optical Drive 25 The PC Card Slot 27 The Graphics System 28 Communication Components 29 Information about the Wirele...

Page 3: ...up Utility 38 Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS 39 The Main Menu 40 Advanced Menu 41 Boot menu 42 Security menu 43 Exit menu 44 Change User Password 45 Change Supervisor Password 45 CMOS Optimal Defaults 45 Exiting and Saving 45 APPENDIX A STATEMENTS 46 Statements 47 European Notice 49 SAFETY CAUTION 51 Battery Disposal 52 CAUTION FOR AC ADAPTER 52 BATTERY CAUTION 52 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUC...

Page 4: ...Introduction Getting Started C Ch ha ap pt te er r 1 1 I In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n 1 ...

Page 5: ...cated architecture to provide you with a personal computer that is compact powerful and easy to use Designed for a wide range of general business and personal productivity applications the notebook is an ideal choice for use in the office at home and on the road This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook It describes all the features of the notebook in an...

Page 6: ...anty period Update this section when you add new options DATE OF PURCHASE PLACE OF PURCHASE DEALER S NAME DEALER S ADDRESS TELEPHONE E MAIL ADDRESS WWW CONTACT PERSON MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER BIOS VERSION The serial number is on the label with a bar code on the bottom side of the computer The BIOS revision number will appear briefly on the screen after turning on the computer before the graphic ...

Page 7: ...om a fall Slots and openings in the system cabinet are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust On the base or rear panel of this notebook there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system These requirements must be followed If you are unsure of your local power...

Page 8: ...em in the standard package Some items may not be available in some countries or some vendors may choose not to carry all the items A Carry bag Caution When purchasing any of the accessories listed above purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer The above accessories are proprietary items Your system vendor can obtain these approved accessories If you use items th...

Page 9: ... knob enable you to easily adjust the volume to the stereo speakers Function Keys Function keys give you easy control of power management and your monitor Scrolling Buttons Comfortably scroll through documents with the ergonomically designed scrolling button Where to Look For Information About Your Computer This User s Manual describes the key elements of your computer New users can find a simple ...

Page 10: ... Allow your battery to fully charge before using it i e before disconnecting AC power Calibrating the battery before use is also highly recommended Refer to Chapter 5 Power Management for further information Use the touchpad to move the cursor on the screen Move your finger across the pad to control the cursor and press the right and left buttons beneath with your thumb These buttons have the same...

Page 11: ...ook 1 Type your name and if applicable the name of your company 2 Read the End User s License Agreement Click Next to accept it 3 Enter the product key number You can find this on the Certificate of Authenticity on a sticker attached to the computer Click Finish 4 The Start Wizard will prompt you to set the date and your local time After the Start Wizard updates your system settings the Welcome to...

Page 12: ...n F8 decreases the volume Fn F9 increases the volume Alternatively you can adjust the volume with the Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness Fn F6 decreases the brightness Fn F7 increases the brightness 9 ...

Page 13: ...en If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system See Chapter 3 Power Saving Modes for details Warning Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss Making a Startup Disk If you have trouble starting Windows the startup disk can be used to start your computer and fix many problems Refer to the Wind...

Page 14: ...or belts are safe for computers If you are not sure ask the security staff You should keep a close eye on your computer When you are in a hurry make sure that you walk away with the correct notebook computer Tape your business card to the notebook and accessories In the workplace notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike leading to equipment mix ups Prevent such mix ups by placing you...

Page 15: ...carrying case Consider using a lock For added security consider purchasing a Kensington lock to put into the Kensington lock hole on the left side of your computer see Chapter 2 Left View Use the Kensington lock to secure the computer to a desk or table Note Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can cause health problems 12 ...

Page 16: ...Getting Started C Ch ha ap pt te er r 2 2 G Ge et tt ti in ng g S St ta ar rt te ed d 13 ...

Page 17: ...erent components and controls of your notebook computer including the hardware components the software and the audio and video systems Getting Started Before you begin using your computer read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system 14 ...

Page 18: ...d 6 Touchpad buttons 7 Scroll buttons 8 Microphone in jack 9 Audio out jack for external speakers or headphones 10 Microphone on 14 1 model only 11 Status indicators 12 Power button 13 WLAN button 14 Speakers on 13 3 model only 15 Microphone on 13 3 model only 16 Camera on 13 3 model only 15 ...

Page 19: ...al Video Display Port The 15 pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monitor See the Graphics System in chapter 2 for more information 4 Fax modem RJ 11 Jack The fax modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 92 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case...

Page 20: ...riety of communications devices such as network adapters SCSI adapters fax modems or provide additional data storage capacity 7 Smart Card Integrated Circuit Card Reader A smart card is typically a credit card sized form factor with a small embedded computer chip There are different of smart cards memory cards processor cards and security cards Note The gold contact pad of the smart card must face...

Page 21: ...gle cable 2 IEEE 1394 Port The IEEE 1394 port is able to transfer large amounts of data at high speed Because of this ability the IEEE 1394 port is often used with multimedia devices such as video cameras However a variety of devices that support the IEEE 1394 standard can be connected to this port 3 Docking Port on selected models 4 RS 232 Serial Port The RS232 Port provides the connection for RS...

Page 22: ...te The gold contact pad of the memory card must face up when insert the card into the card reader of the Notebook PC 2 Audio out Jack Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this jack to listen to multimedia 3 Microphone in Jack Connect a microphone this jack to record audio 4 Optical Drive The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives See the marketing specificati...

Page 23: ...arted Bottom View 3 2 1 1 Battery 2 Battery Release Button 3 Air Vents Note Make sure that papers books clothing cables or other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of the Notebook PC may occur 20 ...

Page 24: ...tion Blue Power is on Power Flashing Blue Power is in suspend to disk mode Wireless Blue Wireless is in use Number Lock Green The keyboard is in Num Lock mode Caps Lock Green The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode HDD ODD Green The computer is reading from or writing to the built in HDD ODD Bluetooth Blue Bluetooth is in use Green Battery is fully charged Battery Orange Battery is charging 21 ...

Page 25: ...4 Suspend to RAM HDD Suspend mode Setup from Power Management n F5 Toggles between LCD CRT displays LCD Æ CRT Æ LCD CRT F Fn F6 Brightness Decrease Fn F7 Brightness Increase Fn F8 Volume down Fn F9 Volume up Fn F10 Mute Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of ten keys that make number intensive input more convenient Press Num Lock to enable or disable the numeric keypad 22 ...

Page 26: ...cking with a mouse Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select lightly double tap the pressure sensitive touchpad This double tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation 4 The buttons located directly below the touchpad are the same in function as those on a two buttoned mouse Clicking these buttons makes selecti...

Page 27: ...ou to change the orientation of the touchpad from right handed to lef anded and fine tune the pointer ovement and timing of clicks The To can be ea pointer over the object you wish to select rapidly press the left button two times This action is commonly referred to as double clicking a wn the left he pointer t button move t ation Lift your fing h Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting Settings...

Page 28: ... Place the disk on the tray label side up ce the disk on the central ndle and press gently until the disk clicks into place 4 Slide back the tray until it clicks shut Removing a Disk 1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the optical drive 2 Press the eject button and pull the tray all the way out 3 until it closes fully Pick up the CD by the edges and remove the disk from the tray Push the tra...

Page 29: ...es or fingerprints e center outward Wipe from th Do not write on the surface o Extremes in temperature ma cool dry place Do not use benzene thinners use op Do not bend or drop the di Do not place objects on top of d Wa foreign ob disc tray the tray to open or cl manually When not in keep the tray close prevent dust or dirt f entering the drive uni If you experienc difficulty when removing CD disc ...

Page 30: ...ith pinhole contacts going in irst des into the back of the 3 PC ca that allows the operating system are included with Windo pted to install the driver include 4 The co successful installation A single oblem recognizing the card rds require drivers or a program to use a specific device Many drivers ws but if not you will be prom d with your card mputer will beep twice to indicate beep means that t...

Page 31: ...odes may be used as long as the monitor supports High them C The external monitor Using the V onnecting to an External Monitor notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an GA monitor port cate the 15 pin VGA monitor port on the left side of your tebook and connect the video 1 Lo no signal cable from the external monitor or the VGA adapter to the monitor port wer cable from the ex...

Page 32: ... operation of the LCD ote Light or dark dots may appear on Commu ctions including built in nication Components This system provides powerful communication fun Fax Modem and WLAN Fax Modem allows you to connect to the e en using this function first plug the phone cord into the Atte When using the data communications function please do n avoid an electrical surge that will cause the MDC m A phone ja...

Page 33: ...eless Local Area Network The built in Wireless Local Area Network WLAN interface card can access without using cables for the connection to the st computer and other computers e s ugh Ethernet interface card The Configuration Tool a W e W d nd Note Contact your distributor for the information of upgrading the provide a quick network equipments The interface card adopts the IEEE 802 11 protocol and...

Page 34: ...Power Management Power Management C Ch ha ap pt te er r 3 3 P Po ow we er r M Ma an na ag ge em me en nt t 31 ...

Page 35: ...choose Battery Calibration then press enter Do you want to do Battery Learning OK Cancel 4 Choose OK at the above Battery Learning dialog to begin the battery calibration Battery Calibration will take from 6 to 8 hours depending on how much power the battery may already contain Note For optimum performance we recommend calibrating the battery again every three months Each time you charge and disch...

Page 36: ...your computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start Control Panel Power Options Alarms Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled the Low Battery Alarm and the Critical Battery Alarm Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds displays a message or both Warning When battery...

Page 37: ...he Power Options Advanced dialog box in the Control panel The Power Options Properties dialog box allows you to set different actions to take when the computer is left idle for a certain amount of time Suspend Mode There are several possible settings for suspend mode which can be selected in the Power Management dialog box You may have the notebook standby suspend or you can power off the computer...

Page 38: ...ore than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation resulting in the loss of any unsaved information Power Saving Tips Avoid operating the fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the computer s power requirements Decreasing monitor brightness can also save power Decrease brightness by p...

Page 39: ...sure the replacement battery is properly orientated Insert the battery into the battery compartment Check that the latch locks back into position Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume little power and generates very little heat However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following s...

Page 40: ...Using the BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Setup Menu C Ch ha ap pt te er r 4 4 U Us si in ng g t th he e B BI IO OS S S Se et tu up p U Ut ti il li it ty y 37 ...

Page 41: ...puter on the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly Use the BIOS setup utility to change your computer s start up configuration For example you can change the security and power management routines of your system Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting that is between the time you turn o...

Page 42: ... Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Press Esc to exit any section If you wish to exit the BIOS utility without saving changes go to the main menu then press Esc ESC Users are allowed to enter new values to replace the default settings in certain fields and the rest fields are specified by system default parameters and cannot be modified by users Reverse the attribute of the main options ...

Page 43: ...th Date Year select a field Version RX XX Use or to Configure system Time Processor Type Intel processor Speed xxxx MHz System Memory Select Screen Size xxxx MB Select Item Change Option System Time Hour Minute Second Tab Select Field System Date Week Month Date year F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 1 40 ...

Page 44: ...bled FAN Calibration Enter Battery Calibration Enter Peripheral Settings Hard Disk Configuration IDE Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Select Screen Parallel Port Address 378 Select Item Parallel Port Mode Normal Change Option TPM Device Enable F1 General Help TPM Owner Don t change F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 2 4...

Page 45: ...ecifies the boot 2nd Boot Device SATA sequence from the 3rd Boot Device Network Available devices A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 3 42 ...

Page 46: ...it Security Settings Install or Change the password Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 4 43 ...

Page 47: ... system setup Save Changes and Exit after saving the changes Discard Changes and Exit F10 key can be used Discard Changes for this operation Load Optimal Defaults Select Screen Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 59 Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Figure 6 5 44 ...

Page 48: ...rify it Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press Esc to start over Resetting the CMOS to Default Settings The main page provides the system parameters for you to reset the CMOS to default settings After you enter this page select the Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Defaults OK Cancel Select OK to reset the CMOS to default settings Exiting and Saving Save Settings Select this opt...

Page 49: ... Statements A Ap pp pe en nd di ix x A A S St ta at te em me en nt ts s 46 ...

Page 50: ... encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cable...

Page 51: ...used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company...

Page 52: ...each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance ...

Page 53: ...ith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Low voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC the procedures given in European Council Directive 99 5 EC and 89 3360EEC The equipment was passed The test was performed according to the follo...

Page 54: ...n this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations About the Modem The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipme...

Page 55: ...make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device To prevent overloading the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requi...

Page 56: ...M AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT TO USE THIS MODEL PROPERLY READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY AND KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN CASE OF ANY TROUBLE WITH THIS MODEL PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE STATION TO PREVENT DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM DO NOT TRY TO OPEN THIS ENCLOSURE 53 ...

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