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Installing the VIA Service Pack .............................................................................................. 73

Installing VGA Display Drivers.............................................................................................. 73

Intalling the Audio Driver....................................................................................................... 74

Intalling the LAN Driver ........................................................................................................ 74

Installing the USB 2.0 Driver ................................................................................................. 74

Installing the TouchPad Driver ............................................................................................... 75

Manual Installation....................................................................................................... 75

Installing the AC97Modem Driver for Win2K/XP.................................................................. 75

Installing the AC97 Modem Driver for WinME...................................................................... 76

VGA Utilities ................................................................................................................. 77

S3Display ............................................................................................................................... 78

S3Gamma Plus........................................................................................................................ 79

S3Overlay ............................................................................................................................... 80

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting............................................................................... 81

Locating a Problem....................................................................................................... 82

Checking Cables and Connections............................................................................... 82

The Power-On Self Test................................................................................................ 83

General Hardware Problems ....................................................................................... 84

Contacting Your Dealer................................................................................................ 87

Chapter 9: How do I expand my Notebook ...................................................... 89

Upgrading your Memory.............................................................................................. 90

Easy to Upgrade HDD Module..................................................................................... 92

How to upgrade your Hard Drive............................................................................................ 92

Appendix A: Specification ................................................................................. 95

Summary of Contents for G320

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Page 3: ...ny form without prior written permission of the manufacturer Trademarks AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc AutoCAD and Autoshade are trademarks of Autodesk Inc IBM OS 2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corp Lotus 1 2 3 and Symphony are trademarks of Lotus Development Corp Windows Word MS DOS and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corp VESA is a trademark of V...

Page 4: ...anual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reori...

Page 5: ... comply with emission limits This equipment is to be used with power supply I P 100 240 Vac 50 60Hz 1 8A O P 19Vdc 3 42A There is no internal power supply Canadian DOC Notice For Class B Computing Devices This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement su...

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Page 7: ...table place to work 19 Chapter 2 Introduction 21 Welcome to the Notebook PC 22 Unpacking the Notebook 22 Features 22 Getting to Know Your Computer 25 Opening the LCD Panel 25 The Front 31 The Left Side 31 The Right Side 32 The Rear 34 The Bottom Panel 35 Chapter 3 Getting Started 37 Connecting to a Power Source 38 Connecting the AC Adapter 38 Turning On Your Notebook Computer 39 Operating on Batte...

Page 8: ...47 Connecting an External Tracking Devices 47 Data Storage and Retrieval 48 The CD DVD ROM 48 Features of the CD DVD ROM Module 48 Precautions for Handling CD DVD ROM Combo Discs 48 Loading a Disc 49 Power Saving Modes 49 The Battery Power System 50 Removing the Battery Pack 50 Preparing the Battery Pack for Use 50 Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function 51 Battery Status 51 Battery Low Warning 5...

Page 9: ... the Printer 58 Installing USB Devices 58 Connecting to the network 58 Installing the modem 58 Chapter 6 Configuring Maintaining Your System 61 Introduction 62 Navigating through BIOS Setup 62 Accessing the BIOS Setup Program 62 Item Specific Help 62 The Legend Bar 63 Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program 63 The Standard CMOS Setup 63 The Advanced CMOS Setup 64 The Peripheral Setup 67 Chapter 7 ...

Page 10: ...r for Win2K XP 75 Installing the AC97 Modem Driver for WinME 76 VGA Utilities 77 S3Display 78 S3Gamma Plus 79 S3Overlay 80 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting 81 Locating a Problem 82 Checking Cables and Connections 82 The Power On Self Test 83 General Hardware Problems 84 Contacting Your Dealer 87 Chapter 9 How do I expand my Notebook 89 Upgrading your Memory 90 Easy to Upgrade HDD Module 92 How to upgrade...

Page 11: ...Detailed Notebook Specifications 96 General 96 Video System 99 Electrical 99 Dimensions 100 Operating Environment 100 Options 100 Accessories 100 Software Specifications 101 9 ...

Page 12: ...ve and pleasurable computing Use this section to keep notes about details of your purchase Update this section when you add new options Date of Purchase Dealer s Name Phone Address E Mail Address WWW Site Serial Number CPU Type Hard Disk Capacity Memory Capacity Optional Equipment 10 ...

Page 13: ...Before you Start 1 11 ...

Page 14: ... notebook The check mark symbol indicates that you should take note on every detailed information when you encounter some function that might be useful when you are using your notebook The pencil symbol identifies information which is important for you to read to avoid damage to the computer This warning cautions you against actions which might be destructive to your data or might disrupt proper s...

Page 15: ...to the power outlet Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it Do not place anything on top of the power cord All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted If the equipment is not use for a long time disconnect the equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage Never pour any liquid into the opening this could cause fire or ...

Page 16: ...he following information explains the requirements for power cord set selection The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a CEE22 EN6032 IEC 320 appliance inlet For U S and Canada The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No 18 AWG For Japan All compon...

Page 17: ...in this manual Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids Never spill liquid into the AC adapter Laser Warning Laser Class I Product Caution Invisible laser radiation when open avoid exposure to beam Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufact...

Page 18: ...n dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeien in das Gerät gelangen Dies könne einen Brand bzw Elektrischen Schlag auslösen Öffnen Sie niemals das Gerät Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu Überprüfung Net...

Page 19: ...et muss UL gelistet und CSA zertifiziert sein Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel entsprechen No 18 AWG Für Japan Alle Teile des Kabel Sets müssen entsprechend dem japanischen Dentori Law mit einem PSE or T Symbol markiert sein Die Minimalanforderungen für das Kabel sind 75m Leiter Für andere Länder Die Zubehörteile des Kabel Sets müssen das Prüfsiegel derjenigen Stelle die in dem jeweiligen La...

Page 20: ...offenem Gehäuse Es besteht Explosionsgefahr wenn der Akku nicht ordnungsgemäß ersetzt wird Ersetzen Sie den Akku nur durch einen Akku gleichen oder äquivalenten Typs der vom Hersteller empfohlen wird Entsorgen Sie Akkus entsprechend den Anweisungen des Herstellers Entfernen Sie den Akku auf keinen Fall bei eingeschaltetem Notebook da hierdurch Daten verloren gehen könnten Things you must remember ...

Page 21: ...not place your computer in direct sunlight Suitable place to work Your computer will run well wherever you re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your system s parts There are some things you can tolerate that the computer can t things like static electricity dust water steam and oil In case you decide to pull over for roadside computing try to choose a clean...

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Page 24: ...the carton and carefully remove the contents If anything is missing or damaged please contact your Notebook dealer immediately The shipping carton should contain the following items The Notebook computer An AC adapter An AC power cord Software Drivers CD Do not throw the packaging materials away You may need them later if you have to ship the computer for repairs Features This section provides an ...

Page 25: ... intensive data entry The Notebook s enhanced keyboard design emulates a full size desktop keyboard and supports multiple language formats Your keyboard supports Windows 95 by incorporating two Windows specific keys With the two Windows 95 keys you will be able to access and take advantage of the many time saving features of Windows 95 software Battery and AC Power System The Notebook can operate ...

Page 26: ...rt supports both EPP and ECP capabilities USB Ports USB Universal Serial Bus connectors are available for you to connect USB devices The USB is a personal computer bus endorsed by Intel and others that has a total bandwidth of 1 5MB per second making it much faster than conventional serial ports Contact your dealer for details on purchasing a USB device Audio System The Notebook s sound system inc...

Page 27: ...ent configurations some of the features mentioned in this manual might not be included on your computer or may differ slightly Getting to Know Your Computer Opening the LCD Panel At the front of the Notebook you will find a retaining latch on the display panel that locks the display in closed position when the Notebook is not in use 1 2 Locate the display latch on the front of the unit Slide the l...

Page 28: ... to place any object on top when it is closed or open Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before you close the display panel With the LCD screen open you will see several features important for operating your Notebook computer Each of these features is briefly described below 26 ...

Page 29: ...over LCD Screen Your Notebook computer is equipped with a replaceable color Liquid Crystal Display LCD screen that supports up to 1024 x 768 LCD resolution utilizing an AGP BUS A built in backlight allows you to comfortably view the screen even when ambient lighting is low 27 ...

Page 30: ...s for Explorer and mail respectively 1 Internet Explorer Button Use this key to open the Internet Explorer 2 Outlook Express Button Use this key to open Microsoft s Outlook to send receive your mail 5 System Status Indicator Panel The system status indicator panel keeps you informed of the computer s operating status There are also three system status indicators Power On Suspend and Battery Charge...

Page 31: ...es uppercase text when you press a key When you press the Caps Lock key again the indicator goes off and the keyboard produces lowercase text Indicates when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode Some applications will move information across the screen differently when Scroll Lock is on 6 7 Keyboard Your computer has an 88 key enhanced keyboard that provides all the functions of a standard 101 102 k...

Page 32: ...tem 9 10 TouchPad The TouchPad is hardware compatible with a USB mouse and software compatible with the Microsoft mouse TouchPad Buttons The buttons below the TouchPad correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse A USB mouse will work with the Notebook PC s TouchPad simultaneously 30 ...

Page 33: ...book has a 3 5 floppy disk 1 44MB FDD installed The Left Side 1 The LAN Port This jack provides a standard RJ 45 connection for integration with an existing network or a high speed DSL or cable connection via a network cable When using a LAN please use an EMI Shielding Cable to minimize an inteference when transmitting 31 ...

Page 34: ...nes from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord The Right Side 1 2 Kensington Lock Allows you to connect a special computer lock to secure your system You can purchase a lock at most computer retailers DC IN Connector Plug the AC adapter into this connector 32 ...

Page 35: ...A Battery Charge This indicator will lit when the battery is in charging status B Suspend This indicator will lit when the system enter suspend mode C Power On This indicator will lit when the notebook is powered on 33 ...

Page 36: ... jack to an audio device such as a cassette recorder to record the notebook s audio output External Microphone Jack This mono microphone jack is used to connect an external microphone PS 2 Connector Allows you to connect any external PS 2 device such as mouse or keyboard Serial Port This port is used to connect RS 232 serial devices to the Notebook Three types of serial devices are external mice s...

Page 37: ...ect an external VGA SVGA display monitor into your Notebook using the 15 pin female connector The Bottom Panel 1 Battery Secure Lock Push this button to unlock the battery This button must be in the unlock position in order to remove the battery 35 ...

Page 38: ...n to upgrade your RAM module Hard Disk Drive Your computer includes a 2 5 inch IDE hard disk drive 9 5mm in height The notebook PC s BIOS automatically detects IDE drive types Battery Your notebook comes equipped with a factory installed battery pack module After the battery runs down the module can be removed and replaced with a charged battery 36 ...

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Page 40: ...tage can range anywhere from 100 to 240 volts covering the standard voltages available in almost every country The power cord for the AC adapter requires a three hole grounded AC outlet To connect the computer to an external power source 1 2 Plug the AC adapter s connector into the DC IN connector on the rear of the computer Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and then to a wall outlet 38 ...

Page 41: ...truction of your data Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your Notebook before turning it back on turning the power on and off in rapid succession can damage the Notebook s electrical circuitry Turning On Your Notebook Computer Turn on your Notebook by pressing the power button The Power On Self Test POST runs automatically After the POST is completed the computer reads the operating ...

Page 42: ...hat are approved by an authorized dealer that is used on for this model only All batteries are not the same and therefore should not be treated as such Using the wrong battery could cause serious damage to your computer and yourself through toxic emissions Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack should already be inserted in your Notebook computer when you unpack it If not inserte...

Page 43: ... battery from sliding out of its compartment Push the battery lock button to the locked position to ensure that the battery is securely inserted into the battery bay To remove the battery pack Turn off the notebook turn it over and place it on a solid flat surface Push the battery lock button to the unlocked position Push the release latch into outer direction Hold the battery at the finger grip a...

Page 44: ...attery pack charges automatically any time the computer is connected to the AC adapter and an external power source If this is your first time to use the battery be sure to fully discharge the battery and recharged until it is fully charged 42 ...

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Page 46: ...l handling Please pay attention to the following precautions When you are not using the computer keep the LCD screen closed to protect it from dust If you need to clean your LCD screen use a soft tissue to gently wipe the LCD surface Do not put your fingers or sharp objects directly on the surface and never spray cleaner directly onto the display Do not press on or store any objects on the cover w...

Page 47: ...s which are all located in the lower right corner of your keyboard and the PgUp PgDn Home and End keys which are located along the right edge of the keyboard allow you to move the active cursor of the computer to various locations on the screen or within the document The embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient Like the Num Lock key these keys ar...

Page 48: ...me Fn F3 This key combination decreases the system volume Fn F4 This key combination Increases the system volume Fn F5 Enable Disable the system Touchpad function Fn F7 This key combination decreases the brightness level Fn F8 This key combination Increases the brightness level Fn F10 This key combination expand your video screen or reset to its original size Fn F12 This key combination toggles th...

Page 49: ...iquids or grease Do not touch the TouchPad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects on the TouchPad or the TouchPad buttons You can use the TouchPad with Microsoft Windows as well as non Windows applications Connecting an External Tracking Devices The system will only enable you to use one tracking device whether it is an internal or external tracking device 47 ...

Page 50: ... music CDs Front panel load unload button Supports CD DA DVD ROM mode 1 and mode 2 Multi Session Photo CD CD I Video CD pcs Low power consumption 12 7mm height Precautions for Handling CD DVD ROM Combo Discs Always hold the disc by the edges avoid touching the surface Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward Do not write or place objects on the surf...

Page 51: ...the edges and while pressing down on the center ring remove the CD DVD ROM Combo from the tray Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray If you experience difficulty when ejecting the CD disk tray stretch a paper clip or use a pin or a thin metal rod and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the right side of the front panel The CD disk tray should eject immediately This pr...

Page 52: ...e Before using the battery pack for the first time the Smart Battery IC within the battery pack should be calibrated in order to get accurate reporting of remaining battery life status To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below 1 2 3 4 Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the Notebook If the battery is completely without power go to the next step Otherwise ...

Page 53: ...arge is supplied to the Li Ion battery pack Battery Status Windows 98 ME 2000 XP has an applet in the Control Panel that will display an icon in the Windows taskbar indicating when the Notebook is running on battery power or is attached to the AC adapter This applet also displays a meter that indicates how much charge is remaining in the battery Battery Low Warning When the pack initially reaches ...

Page 54: ... information will be lost Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Never remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power Resetting the System After installing a software applicati...

Page 55: ...e Brightness To adjust the brightness on the LCD screen press and hold down the Fn key in the lower left hand corner of the keyboard and press the F7 key to reduce the brightness or F8 to increase the brightness 53 ...

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Page 58: ...he microphone jack External speakers or headphones can be connected to the Notebook s audio out jack External audio devices can be connected to the Line in jack All audio features are software controlled The Notebook s multimedia sound system includes the following features Supports Windows Sound System compatibility Full Duplex operation Dynamic filtering reduces noise and distortion rate 16 bit ...

Page 59: ...Volume Control at the lower right end of your screen From the Volume Control windows click on the Advanced tab click and select the Microphone Boost item Playing Sound Files Your notebook can play audio files stored in MIDI WAVE or MP3 file format Check the Help and Support Center in Windows for information on the functions of the Media Player External Microphone The sound system is capable in pro...

Page 60: ...network Unless you are a technician we do not recommend that you install to the Ethernet all by yourself The illustration only shows how to connect the notebook to the network the actual application and setting should be done following the instructions in the OS manual or you should ask for a technician s professional assistance Installing the modem Using the modem to connect to the Internet is a ...

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Page 64: ... t know which one to switch back to the Setup program has a hot key that allows you to return to the previous value Accessing the BIOS Setup Program To access the BIOS Setup program press the Del key after the notebook computer has run through its POST Item Specific Help On the right side of the Setup screen is an area labeled Item Specific Help This area will list navigation key shortcuts and inf...

Page 65: ...ponding alternates and functions Legend Key Function Esc Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the Main menu from a submenu or Moves the cursor up and down between fields PgUp PgDn Set to modify the field selected F2 F3 Set the color 8 colors of the BIOS Setup screen F10 Save and Exit Enter Will select a sub menu or show a range of options for a field Save Changes and Exit the Setup Program Refer t...

Page 66: ...isplayed Enter new values through the keyboard Pri Master Sec Master Select one of these hard disk drive icons to configure the hard disk drive named in the option The Advanced CMOS Setup When the Setup program is accessed the following screen appears 64 ...

Page 67: ...r is powered on The settings are Disabled or Enabled default value 1st Boot Device This option sets the type of device for the first boot drives that the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from after AMIBIOS POST completes The settings are Disabled IDE 0 default value Floppy CD DVD 0 and Intel UNDI 65 ...

Page 68: ...stalled PS 2 mouse The default setting is Enabled Password Check This option enables password checking every time the system boots or when you run AMIBIOS Setup If Always is chosen a user password prompt appears every time the computer is turned on If Setup is chosen the password prompt appears if AMIBIOS is executed Share Memory Size This field shows the share memory size available The settings a...

Page 69: ...brightness The settings are Enable default value and Disabled Battery Life Expand This option expand the battery life during operation The settings are Disabled Auto default value Maximum Medium and Minimum The Peripheral Setup 67 ...

Page 70: ...sor Password This field allows you to set the Supervisor password To set the Supervisor password highlight this field and press the Enter key The following dialog box appears Enter new supervisor password Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings The optimal default settings are best case values that should optimize system performance To set the configuration highlight this field and press the Ente...

Page 71: ...saves your selections and exit the Setup program Save current settings and exit Y N Exit Without Saving This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program Quit without saving Y N 69 ...

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Page 74: ...explanation Please install the driver of your system in the following order VIA Service Pack VGA driver Audio driver LAN driver Modem driver USB20 driver and TouchPad driver After you finished installing all the drivers please restart your system even the system does not display a message board to restart your system If you encounter this message when executing the Auto Run in Windows 2000 please ...

Page 75: ...ion the VIA PCI IDE Bus Driver is added aside from the AGP VxD and VIA INF driver included in the WinME edition Click on the Next button and follow the instructions displayed to proceed with the instatllation Installing VGA Display Drivers This section describes the operation and installation of VGA display software drivers supplied on the Driver Utility CD ROM that is shipped with your computer I...

Page 76: ...er To install the LAN driver you must first remove the currently installed driver Insert the driver CD into your CD DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver LAN WinSetup exe If D is not your CD DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation R...

Page 77: ... must first remove the currently installed driver Insert the driver CD into your CD DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Type the following D Driver Touchpad Win2K XP Setup exe or D Driver TouchPad WinME Setup exe If D is not your CD DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete th...

Page 78: ...ver AC97 Modem Win2K WinXP Modem Driver location in driver CD is Driver AC97 Modem WinXP Installing the AC97 Modem Driver for WinME Please follow these instructions to install the Modem driver From your screen click on the My Computer icon and use your mouse or touchpad right button to select the Properties item Click on the Device Manager tab from the System Properties dialog window Click on the ...

Page 79: ...started Windows open the Control Panel and double click on the Display icon From the Display Properties window select the Settings tab and click on the Advanced tab to enter the Default Monitor and VIA S3G CLE266 Properties window 77 ...

Page 80: ...You will notice there are numerous options included in the Display Properties window S3Display color S3Gamma Plus S3Info Plus and S3Overlay S3Display 78 ...

Page 81: ...S3Gamma Plus You can adjust the right resolution for your screen display 79 ...

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Page 84: ...roblems Hardware problems can be further divided into electrical and mechanical problems You will know you have a hardware problem if the screen is dark the computer cannot read the disk drives or you get an error message during the Power On Self Test POST Software errors can occur at several levels The ROM BIOS and the operating system can give you a large number of error messages On top of this ...

Page 85: ... plugged into a power strip with an On Off switch make sure the switch is on With the computer s power switched off check all cable connections If the computer is connected to any peripheral devices look for loose or disconnected cables If the computer is too close to a wall a cable connection may be loose or the cables may be crimped Do not substitute cables for different devices other than the m...

Page 86: ...correct results that may not be readily apparent An example of a non critical error would be a memory chip failure In general if the POST detects a system board failure a critical error the computer halts and generates a series of beeps If failure is detected in an area other than the system board such as the display keyboard or an adapter card an error message is displayed on the screen and testi...

Page 87: ...e date and time become incorrect after a short time your CMOS battery may be depleted Contact your dealer to change the battery The message Invalid system disk Replace the disk and then press any key appears during boot Check and make sure that you do not have a non bootable floppy diskette inserted in your floppy drive If your USB FDD is empty you may not have an operating system installed on you...

Page 88: ... You can t save data to disk Ensure that the disk has been formatted Consult your operating system manual for information on formatting floppy diskettes The diskette is write protected Eject the diskette remove the write protection and try again The diskette if full Try using another diskette or free up some space on the diskette The disk drive is not operating Contact your dealer for support You ...

Page 89: ...e taken to the shop Before you call your dealer however prepare the following information How is your computer configured Your dealer needs to know what peripheral devices you are using What messages if any are on the screen What software were you running at the time What have you done already to try to solve the problem If you have overlooked a step your dealer may be able to solve the problem ov...

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Page 92: ...and locate the memory module compartment 3 4 5 Remove the screws that secure the RAM module compartment cover and set it aside in a safe place Remove the compartment cover and then angling it up and out If you need to install a higher capacity module gently push the edge clips on both sides to release the module Angle the card slightly upward and gently slide it from its edge connector slot Store ...

Page 93: ...ions You will only be able to insert the card in one direction Insert the edge connector into the slot The gold edge connector of the card should not be visible when the card is fully inserted Press the card downward where you should hear an audible click as the latches of the connector secure the card in place Once the module is properly seated you can replace the cover on this compartment Replac...

Page 94: ...up How to upgrade your Hard Drive 1 2 3 4 5 Power down the system completely Turn the system over with the front of the unit facing you Remove the two screws that secure the compartment cover and set them in a safe place Slide the HDD cover away from the compartment The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the notebook computer There are 2 screws that hold the bracket Push the...

Page 95: ... bracket with the slots on the bay Press down gently on the drive bracket until it engages with the system Do not force the drive into place this can bend the pins on the hard drive Slide the compartment cover into place and be sure the screw holes on the cover align completely with the screw holes in the case Secure the cover with the two screws 93 ...

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Page 98: ...e Logic North bridge VIA VT8623 South bridge VT8235 4X AGP bus interface Supports host bus at 66 MHz AGP v2 0 compliant 3 3V PCI version 2 2 compliance ACPI v1 0 USB 2 0 compatible PS 2 keyboard mouse support Memory Main Memory 0MB on board expandable up to 512MB 128 256 512 MB memory options One 200 pin SO DIMM type memory slot 2 5V TSOP DRAM 96 ...

Page 99: ...t 3 mode 720 1 2MB 1 44MB format capacity Module Bay Supports CD ROM DVD ROM Combo Drive 5 25 12 7mm height Fast IDE and ATAPI interface DVD ROM Combo Drive Pointing Devices Synaptics TouchPad Support scrolling feature Keyboard US Europe DOS V keyboard for Japan full size keyboard alike pitch 300 mm keyboard with key stroke 3 0mm Twelve function keys and Windows Function key Internal keyboard work...

Page 100: ...rallel port supported EPP ECP 25 pin female D connector One 16550A UART RS 232 serial port 9 pin mail D connector One DC input port for External AC adapter 2 pin DC jack One video port for external analog VGA monitor 15 pin female D connector USB 2 0 port x 4 Win2000 Win XP support USB2 0 MIC in Line out RJ 11 jack for Fax Modem RJ 45 jack for LAN One PS 2 keyboard mouse connector 6 pin Mini DIN c...

Page 101: ...ace 4X Graphic Memory SMA Sharing Memory Architecture up to 64MB Display Supports 14 1 TFT VGA Models 14 1 XGA TFT QDI QD141X1LH03 Electrical AC Adapter External universal type AC adapter output maximum 65W Smart Battery 12 x 18650 Lithium Ion battery pack 32 56Whrs User interchangeable Removable and rechargeable Charge modes 2 5 hours 4 cell to full charge when system off 99 ...

Page 102: ...ironment Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Storage 20 C 60 C Humidity Operating 30 90 non condensing Non operating 10 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 200 to 10 000 feet above sea level Non operating 200 to 30 000 feet above sea level Options Spare Li Ion Battery Pack FDD Module bay CD ROM DVD ROM Combo DVD ROM CD RW Drive Accessories Supporting CD title include Drivers and User s manual 100 ...

Page 103: ...I BIOS Supported Operating Systems Optional Windows 2000 or above version Optional Windows ME or above version Optional Windows XP Home Professional or above version Standard Software Drivers 4 in 1 driver VGA driver Audio driver LAN driver TouchPad driver Modem driver USB20 driver ...

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