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chapter 1 getting to know the basics

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LED Status Indicator

The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your
notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light
up. The following section describes its indication.

System Status Indicator

LED Graphic

Symbol

Indication

Green light indicates the WLAN module
is active.
Green light indicates the hard drive
and/or optical drive is being accessed.
Green light indicates the numeric keypad
is activated.

Green light indicates the cap-lock is
activated.

Green light indicates the scroll-lock is
activated.

Summary of Contents for Lithium Li-3312

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Page 2: ...dows 95 98 ME 2000 NT XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners companies The software described in this manual is delivered under a license agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technology...

Page 3: ...board Features 1 17 Function Quick Keys 1 17 Windows Keys 1 18 Embedded Numeric Keypad 1 18 Touch Pad 1 19 Graphic Subsystem 1 20 Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 20 Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel 1 20 Opening and Closing the Display Panel 1 21 Audio Subsystem 1 22 Adjusting the Volume in Windows 1 22 Voice Recording 1 22 Modem and Modem Setting 1 23 Ethernet Adapter 1 24 2 BIOS SET...

Page 4: ...Usage Cycles 3 6 Using Windows Power Options 3 7 Windows Power Schemes 3 7 8 Suspend Modes 3 9 10 Power Button Action 3 11 Low Battery Warning 3 12 Power Manual Quick Access 3 13 4 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive 4 2 3 4 5 Upgrading the System Memory 4 6 7 8 9 Installing a Mini PCI Card to the System 4 10 11 12 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING First Step 5 2 3 Audio Problems 5 4 Hard Disk ...

Page 5: ...roblems 5 14 Performance Problems 5 15 Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2 0 Problems 5 16 APPENDIX A Product Specification APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices APPENDIX C Power Cinema Installation and User Manual APPENDIX B Bluetooth Module Installation and User Manual ...

Page 6: ...s O S and symbols are used For instance Start Settings Control Panel Display means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the Control Panel then the Display icon When you need to make a selection with the touch pad or mouse you will be asked to select or click or double click right click the item Note Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions commentary sidelights or...

Page 7: ...puter Do not subject the computer to adverse shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer Do not let water get into the adapter Do not block t...

Page 8: ...rve these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs Computer has been dropped or the body has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the product The computer does not operate normally Cleaning ...

Page 9: ...nt and how to use them to achieve longer battery life Chapter 4 Upgrading Your Computer In this chapter you will learn how to upgrade the system memory the hard disk drive and to install wireless mini PCI card Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems Appendix A Product Specification In this section you will find a list of the comp...

Page 10: ... chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 1 C H A P T E R O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer ...

Page 11: ...layback 3D graphics capability also adds realism to PC games LCD Display The computer is equipped either with a 12 1 inch TFT in standard format 4 3 aspect ratio or 12 1 inch TFT in Wide format 16 10 aspect ratio high resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors Expandability The system offers upgradeable hard disk drive and 2 DDR SDRAM sockets for expansion allowing the user to ea...

Page 12: ... high speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2 0 ports to connect to any USB based peripheral devices Note In some models IEEE1394 Port may not be available Wireless LAN Optional The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows your notebook to connect wirelessly to other 802 11 enabled systems devices or network Integrated USB Devices Optional The optional USB Bluetooth m...

Page 13: ... chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 4 System At A Glance Front View 1 11 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 10 3 ...

Page 14: ...he notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key Press momentarily to turn on the system Press and hold for at least 3 4 seconds to turn off the system How this key behaves can be defined in Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Advanced menu Press the power suspend button again to return from the suspend mode See Chapter 3 for more details on system suspend function 5 Power Ci...

Page 15: ...stall O S and Power Cinema please go to Appendix C for installation instructions 6 LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the status of these functions Numeric keypad cap lock scroll lock WLAN module enabling and disabling and also the ODD HDD activities See the LED Status Indicator Section for details 7 Keyboard The keyboard is used to enter data It has an embedded numeric keypad a...

Page 16: ...rds 13 4 in 1 Card Reader The 4 in 1 Card Reader supports SD Card MS Card MMC Card and MS Pro Card Note In some models the Card Reader may not be available 14 USB Device Optional You may install the optional Bluetooth module or USB Thumb Drive into this slot Please see Appendix D to learn how to use the Bluetooth device 15 Optical Drive and Disk Eject Button and Manual Eject Key Hole If your compu...

Page 17: ...16 External VGA Port The 15 pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT monitor or projector 17 Built in Stereo Speakers If your system comes with the 12 1 inch wide aspect ratio panel there is an additional pair of speakers built in ...

Page 18: ...e II PCMCIA is inserted Press the eject button to release the PC Card Note In some models the PC Card Slot may not be available 2 Stereo Headphone SPDIF out Jack The stereo headphone jack 3 5 mm diameter is where you connect the headphones or external speakers Alternatively you may connect the SPDIF output to an external DTS AC3 or PCM sound processor decoder in your home stereo system Note In som...

Page 19: ...ariety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to the latest USB2 0 plug and play standards 6 TV S Video Port The S Video port permits you to redirect the screen output to a television set or any analog video playback device This TV Port is copyright protected when DVD movie is played the output is scrambled to prevent analog recording 7 Modem Port This is where ...

Page 20: ...theft purpose 10 Power Jack DC in The DC out jack of the AC Adapter connects here and powers the computer 11 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where air is exchanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely 12 Battery Pack The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook ...

Page 21: ...to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely Warning Do not block the Fan Grill outlet Place the machine on hard surface only The bottom case may get very hot 2 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook Slide the battery latch to release the battery pack ...

Page 22: ...u may install the optional Bluetooth module or USB Thumb Drive into this slot Please see Appendix D to learn how to use the Bluetooth device And make sure you put the latch in the locked position Put the latch in the unlocked position before removing the Bluetooth module 1 2 ...

Page 23: ... the optional wireless LAN module into this slot 5 System Device Cover The system s processor with cooler assembly hard disk drive and DDR memory module are located under the case cover The system memory and HDD can be upgraded to a larger capacity See Chapter 4 for instructions on a memory upgrade ...

Page 24: ...C Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet Warning Make sure you are using a standard 3 prong AC wall socket with a ground pin If not you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer s metal parts such as the I O ports This is caused by leakage current when the AC adapter is not properly grounded via the ground pin However the amount of leakage current is within the safety regul...

Page 25: ...ight up The following section describes its indication System Status Indicator LED Graphic Symbol Indication Green light indicates the WLAN module is active Green light indicates the hard drive and or optical drive is being accessed Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated Green light indicates the cap lock is activated Green light indicates the scroll lock is activated ...

Page 26: ...nking it means the system is now in long battery life mode The High Performance Mode and Long Battery Life Mode can be enabled or disabled in the BIOS Setup See Chapter 2 for details P Persistent blue light indicates the system is in the Power Cinema mode under Linux O S Or Persistent blue light indicates in Silent Mode under Windows Blinking green light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode B...

Page 27: ... Volume up Fn F6 Turns Speaker Volume down Fn F7 Increases Display Brightness Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness Fn Num Lk Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad Fn Scr Lk Press the Scroll Lock key and then press ...

Page 28: ...u Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key in a color different from the alphabets This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators Press Num Lock to revert to normal character keys 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 En...

Page 29: ...Button Right Button Equivalent Tapping Action Execution Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold to drag the cursor Tap twice quickly and on the second tap hold finger to the touch pad to drag the cursor Access Context Menu Click once Move One Page Up or Down Tips on Using the Touch Pad 1 The double click ...

Page 30: ... keys to control brightness Press Fn F7 to increase the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brightness Note To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal backlight uses less power Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display 1 Set the brightne...

Page 31: ...LCD latch inwardly and lift up the lid Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position To close the display cover fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place Warning To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when closing Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed ...

Page 32: ...sting the Audio Volume in Windows 1 Click the speaker symbol in the task tray in Windows 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Voice Recording A built in microphone allows you to record sound You will need to use audio processing software to enable the built in microphone For example you may...

Page 33: ...eed to clip the included EMI CORE to the phone line 2 Plug the other end of the line into the analog phone wall outlet Depending on where your computer is used you may need to change settings in the modem Correct setting will allow you to maintain a stable connection in a country where its telecommunication system may be different to others To change the modem setting do the following 1 Go to Star...

Page 34: ...the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 100 1000BASE TX networks The maximum cable run length is 100 meters m 328 feet ft Fo...

Page 35: ...eature 2 1 C H A P T E R T W O BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE In this chapter you will learn how to enter the BIOS Setup Menu and manipulate various hardware control settings You will also learn how to use the built in security features ...

Page 36: ...gs for the computer s standard operations However there are occasions when you may be required to modify the default settings in the BIOS For example you may need to configure the BIOS power management APM settings if you are using DOS or non Windows operating system The BIOS allows you to set up passwords to limit access to users This is an important feature because a great deal of vital informat...

Page 37: ...s exit the BIOS It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description ESC Exit Leaves a sub menu to return to the previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes Enter Go to Sub Screen Shows the Sub Menu F1 General Help Shows the Help Screen F9 Default setting Load Optimal Defaults F10 Save and Exit Saves changes and reboots the computer ...

Page 38: ... view basic processor and system memory information Item Selections Sub menu Description Date N A Type in the current date in MM DD YY format Time N A Type in the current date in HH MM SS format Advanced Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description Internal Modem Support Enabled Disabled Enable or disable the built in modem function Mini PCI Wireless LAN Enabled Disabled Enable or disable the built ...

Page 39: ...am attempts to rewrite or delete the boot sector Note About Boot Sector Virus Protection If enabled the following warning message appears when a program attempts to alter the boot sector You may have to enter N several times to prevent the boot sector write Boot Sector Write Possible VIRUS Continue Y N _ The following warning message appears when a program attempts to format the hard disk drive Fo...

Page 40: ... Sub menu Description Intel SpeedStep tech Automatic Reversed Battery Optimized Maximum Pe rformance Disabled Automatic CPU adjusts its frequency automatically on AC power or battery power to save battery life Reversed currently no function Battery Optimized CPU performance is minimized to save battery life Maximum Performance CPU performance is maximized Disabled SpeedStep function is disabled Po...

Page 41: ...ptions Properties Start Control Panel Power Options Note By default both the Long Battery Life Mode and High Performance Mode are enabled In this combination when the notebook is on AC power it enters Higher Performance Mode automatically and when the notebook is on battery power it enters Long Battery Life Mode Boot Setup Boot Settings Configuration Item Selections Sub menu Description Quiet Boot...

Page 42: ...vice selection menu You may choose CD DVD Hard Drive or Realtek Boot Agent as the first storage device to boot from If you have already connected a USB Floppy Disk Drive before powering up it will appear as a Removable Device in the Boot Device selection menu Exit Setup Item Selections Sub menu Description Saves Changes and Exit N A After you have completed the BIOS settings select this item to sa...

Page 43: ... 3 battery power power management 3 1 C H A P T E R T H R E E BATTERY POWER POWER MANAGEMENT In this chapter you will learn the fundamentals of power management and how to use it to achieve longer battery life ...

Page 44: ...n have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to recharge the battery The Battery Pack Lithium Ion Battery Your notebook uses a six cell or four cell Lithium Ion battery pack that provides power when you don t have access to an AC outlet Note It is necessary that you charge the battery p...

Page 45: ...arning Very Low battery condition occurs at 3 power remaining The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4 second interval When the notebook warns you of its low battery condition you will have about 3 5 minutes to save your current work Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0 degree Celsius 32 degree F or above 60 degree C 140F This may adversely affec...

Page 46: ... Pack To Remove the Battery Pack 1 Place the notebook bottom side up on a flat and secured surface 2 Slide Latch 1 to the unlocked position 3 Hold Latch 2 to the unlocked position as indicated by the arrow and pull the battery s hard case away from the notebook 1 2 2 Latch 1 Latch 2 ...

Page 47: ...y while the battery pack is in the notebook plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The charging time is approximately 4 5 5 hours when the notebook is turned off and approximately 4 5 6 hours when the notebook is turned on When the battery is fully charged the battery charge indicator becomes dark off Note If system runs at heavy loading or in a high temperature environment...

Page 48: ...pack Store the battery pack in room temperature Higher temperature tends to deplete the battery s power faster Make good use of the power management function Save To Disk Hibernate saves the most energy by storing current system contents in a hard disk space reserved for this function The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 300 recharges See the notices section in the beginning of the ...

Page 49: ...er Schemes is designed to provide the user with an easy to use interface The Power Schemes tab can be found in the Power Options Properties panel that is accessible via the control panel window Schemes are easy to understand based on notebook usage scenarios and control not only processor power usage but other system peripherals as well Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Power...

Page 50: ...e s time out values in the Plugged in column and in the Running on batteries column Lower time out values will save more battery power Note Also consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different ...

Page 51: ...ystem state and contents are saved to the hard disk drive after a period of inactivity defined by the user No power or very little power is drawn from the battery module under this mode However depending on how much RAM that have been installed on your computer the amount of time the system requires to restore all its previous contents can range from 5 to 20 seconds For Windows 2000 XP users hiber...

Page 52: ... chapter 3 battery power power management 3 10 Note Do not install or remove the memory module when the system is in the suspend mode Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different ...

Page 53: ...ick on the Advanced tab In the pull down menu select how you wish the power button to work as Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different Warning In the When I close the lid of my portable computer pull down menu DO NOT select Do nothing otherwise the system will still run at high speed while the processor s fan grill is fully blocked by the closed LCD panel The heat will da...

Page 54: ...w condition Go to the Alarms tab in the Power Options Properties box If you wish to hear audible beeps click on the Alarm Action button and put a check on Sound Alarm Note Consult Windows user guide for more information on how to use Windows power management functions Note Actual dialogue box shown above may appear slightly different ...

Page 55: ...ing on the Battery icon at the lower right hand corner of the task bar If you do not see a battery or AC in icon go to Power Options Properties box and click on the Advanced tab Check off Always show icon on the task bar Select Max Battery if you want the system to enter suspend mode more often Or select Always On if your notebook PC is plugged into an AC power source Note Actual dialogue box show...

Page 56: ...hapter 4 upgrading your computer 4 1 C H A P T E R F O U R UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER In this chapter you will learn how to upgrade the DRAM hard disk drive and to install the optional wireless LAN mini PCI ...

Page 57: ...erve the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Apply care when handling the hard disk Do not drop or apply any shock Do not press on the cover Do not touch the connector with your fingertips Mishandling of the hard drive can result in permanent loss of dat...

Page 58: ...e notebook 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity 3 Locate and remove 8 Screw A s on the System Device Cover Sy stem Dev ice Cove r Screw A S crewA ScrewA 4 Remove the Device Cover 5 Locate and remove 2 Screw B s Gently pull the soft tab on the HDD module forward to disengage from the HDD connector and carefully remove the HDD module from the bay ...

Page 59: ... the metal frame 7 Re attach the metal cover to the new hard drive and tighten 4 Screw C s Note the green PC board of the hard disk drive is facing against the metal case 8 Re insert the HDD module to the HDD connector 9 Re attach and tighten 2 Screw B s If the HDD assembly is not fully inserted into the bay the screw and its hole will not line up 10 Replace the System Device Cover and 8 Screw A s...

Page 60: ...puter 4 5 Congratulations You have now completed the hard drive upgrade When you boot up the PC you may need to create a primary HDD partition and reformat the new drive and re install O S drivers and all the necessary applications ...

Page 61: ...ype DDR SDRAM has 200 pins and runs on 2 5V The SO DIMM should be PC2700 compliant Warning Memory upgrade is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Changing memory while your computer is in suspend or power saving mode ...

Page 62: ...d and all cables devices attached to the notebook 2 Place your hand on a large metal object momentarily to discharge any static electricity Place the notebook on a flat surface and fully open the LCD lid 3 Locate and remove 8 Screw A s on the Metal Cover Sy stem Dev ice Cove r Screw A S crewA ScrewA 4 Remove the Metal Cover The DIMM socket is now seen as shown below ...

Page 63: ...hould pop up to an angle of 30 degree see diagram below Pull the DIMM module out of the memory socket Store away the DIMM for the future use 6 Install the new DIMM module into the memory socket The DIMM will only fit in one orientation Insert the DIMM at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty memory socket Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is driven into the receiving sock...

Page 64: ...socket 8 Replace the System Device Cover and 8 Screw A s Congratulations You have just completed the memory upgrade When you boot up the computer you should expect to see an increase in DRAM capacity Note Your computer has been tested with a wide range of DIMM on the market However not all memory modules are compatible Check with your system vendor for a list of compatible DIMM for your computer ...

Page 65: ...dealer on the availability of the mini PCI card Warning Installing a mini PCI card is a delicate process Please observe the following instructions carefully or have a qualified technician install it for you Damages due to mishandling of this procedure are NOT covered by the manufacture s warranty Warning Installing the mini PCI card while your computer is in suspend or power saving mode may cause ...

Page 66: ...lace the notebook on a flat surface and fully open the LCD lid 3 Locate and remove 2 Screw D s on the WLAN Module Cover WLA N Module Cover Screw D 2 The mini PCI card will only fit in one direction Align the small notch in the module with the socket on the connector and insert the card at an angle of approximately 30 degrees into the empty socket Then press it firmly so that the contact edge is dr...

Page 67: ...ing You may want to connect the antenna cables before inserting the wireless card into the socket MiniPCI WLAN Socket Antenna Cable with Connector 4 Replace the WLAN Module Cover and 2 Screw D s Congratulations You have now completed the mini PCI card installation During the next time the system boots to Windows the system will prompt for driver location Insert the Factory CD ROM and point to the ...

Page 68: ... chapter 5 trouble shooting 5 1 C H A P T E R F I V E TROUBLE SHOOTING In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems ...

Page 69: ... following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to ...

Page 70: ...r do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving Legacy peripheral are not plug and play capable You need to restart the system with these devi...

Page 71: ...een set incorrectly Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Audio page make sure that VIA AC 97 Audio WAVE is the default playback device Sound cannot be recorded Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted 1 Click Options and select Properties 2 Select Recording and click the OK...

Page 72: ...ible If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices The hard disk drive has reached its capacity Run Disk Cleanup utility in Windows Start All ...

Page 73: ...drive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down the system performance The files are corrupted Run the Error checking utility in Windows to check the HDD Double ...

Page 74: ...disk is firmly seated onto the spindle The disk is damaged or not readable The disk cannot be ejected Normally it takes a few seconds to eject the disk If the disk cannot be ejected it may be mechanically jammed Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole next to the eject button This should reject the disk tray If not return the unit for repair Do not forcefully pull on the disk tray...

Page 75: ... energy in these modes The screen is difficult to read The display resolution should at least be set to at least1024x768 for optimal viewing 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Display icon 2 Under the Settings page set screen resolution to at least 1024x768 and choose at least 256 colors The screen flickers It is normal if the display flickers a few times during shutting dow...

Page 76: ...d accepts no input If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work Try restarting the system The characters on the screen repeat while I type You may be holding the keys down too long while you re typing Keep the keyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature star...

Page 77: ...essage CMOS Checksum Failure appears during the booting procedure even after rebooting it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts two to five years The battery is of type CR2032 3V You may replace it by yourself The battery is located next to the MiniPCI WLAN Module socket See Chapter 4 on how to access the WLAN Module socket ...

Page 78: ...The memory module may not be installed properly Go back to Chapter 4 to review the details of this operation The memory module may be defective The O S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation This is often a software or Windows related problem A program is draining the memory resources Close the application programs you re not using and restart the system You need to install a...

Page 79: ...ual for how to handle such problems Make sure the phone line which the computer is connected to is working Connection difficulties Be sure to disable Call Waiting on the phone line Be sure to have the correct country setting where your computer is used Start Settings Control Panel Modem Settings Configuration In the Country Area pull down menu select the appropriate country setting Excessive line ...

Page 80: ...ource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator is working The Ethernet adapter does not appear t...

Page 81: ...e outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer Remove and insert the PC card again Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card See Windows on line help for solving IRQ conflicts Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists The card may be defective Try the card on another system if possible Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card Make sure you have ...

Page 82: ...cally slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding Restart the computer This may be normal for Windows when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow speed devices such the floppy disk drive You may be running t...

Page 83: ...ou should see an entry which reads Texas Instrument OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the 1394 host controller it may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Wind...

Page 84: ... appendix A product specification A 1 A P P E N D I X A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...

Page 85: ...3 PC2700 compatible 128 256 512 2 5 Volt 64 bit bus Two 200 pin DIMM sockets Max 1 GB Display 12 1 inch 1280x800 WXGA or 12 1 inch 1024x768 XGA active matrix TFT display with 24 bit colors Intel Integrated Extreme Graphic2 2D 3D graphics accelerator 4X AGP architecture graphics capability Hardware Motion Compensation and IDCT Supported for MPEG1 2 Playback Shared Memory Architecture Direct3D compa...

Page 86: ...rted LAN Ethernet Realtek RTL8100CL Ethernet function for 10 100Base TX network standards Windows 2000 XP Plug and Play compatible Automatic Jam and auto negotiation for flow control Auto Negotiation and Parallel detection for automatic speed selection IEEE 802 3u High performance 32 bit PCI bus master architecture with integrated DMA controller for low CPU and bus utilization Remote Wake up Schem...

Page 87: ...l Purchase Keyboard Touch pad 86 key QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and Windows keys 19 05mm Pitch Built in Touch Pad PC Card Multiple Card Reader TI PC1410 PC Card Genesis GL817E Card Reader Single Slot TYPE II Hot insertion and removal supported Multimedia Card MMC Secure Digital Card SD Memory Stick MS and MS Pro Card Note In some models PC Card and Multiple Card Reader functions ...

Page 88: ...1394 Port PC Card Slot and Card Reader may not be available Battery Pack AC Adapter Li ion 6 Cell pack 11 1V x 4000 mAh or Li ion 6 Cell pack 11 1V x 4400 mAh or Li ion 4 Cell pack 14 8V x 2200 mAh Low battery state with low battery warning beep SmartPower1 2 Smart Battery Compliant low battery warning beep Autosensing AC in 100 240V DC out 20V 65W Note For SmartPower 2 to work correctly the syste...

Page 89: ... access Ultra DMA PIO5 Mode support Multi boot capability Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000 XP DOS Physical Specification 292 W x 230 D x 25 36 H mm 4 18 lbs 1 9 KG with 12 LCD DVD ROM Drive and 4 cell battery pack Operating Temperature 5 to 30 o C 41 to 86 o F Operating Humidity 20 to 90 percent RH 5 to 35o C Storage Temperature 20 to 50o C 4 to 122o F PnP Function Self Test Auto Detection P...

Page 90: ... appendix B agency regulatory notices B 1 A P P E N D I X B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES ...

Page 91: ...nect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacture may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Connec...

Page 92: ... match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area However if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage you should use one of the power cords listed below To purchase a power cord including one for a country not listed below or a replacement ac adapte...

Page 93: ...taly UTE France CCC China PSB Singapore PSE Japan BSMI Taiwan B Polish VDE Germany SASO Saudi Arabia The flexible cord must be of a HAR harmonized type HO5VV F 3 conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0 03 square inches The minimum specification for the flexible cord for Class II product are 1 2X0 75 mm2 conductors 2 2 conductor cord The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 1...

Page 94: ... 15 minutes and seek medical attention Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 113 To obtain a replacement battery contact your local dealer Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 60 140 When discarding a battery pack contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries Use only sup...

Page 95: ... to your eyes For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an authorized service provider Lithium battery warning Bridge battery warning This computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries accordin...

Page 96: ...nd einem Gerategewicht groBer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als 1 H05VV F 3G 0 75mm2 2 2X0 75 mm2 conductors einzusetzen Die Steckdose muB nahe dem Gerat angebracht und leicht zuganglich sein CAUTION Thisp art ish ot Be C are ful VORSICHT Die se Fla ch e wird se hr he iss When you see this symbol be careful as this spot may be very hot ...

Page 97: ... appendix C Using the Bluetooth Module C 1 A P P E N D I X C USING THE BLUETOOTH MODULE ...

Page 98: ...book for the first time the system will prompt you for driver Put in the Bluetooth CD disc into the optical drive and follow the on screen instructions to install the Bluetooth driver and utility program properly Hardware Installation Plug the Bluetooth module into the slot next to the optical drive on the bottom of the notebook Remember to put the latch to the locked position to lock the module i...

Page 99: ...uter accesses a service on another Bluetooth device Locate remote Bluetooth devices Configure the way that this computer provides services to remote Bluetooth devices Set the name and type of this Bluetooth device e g John s PC Desktop Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel Right click the Bluetooth icon and then select Advanced Configuration Access the Quick Connect option Right click the Bluet...

Page 100: ...indows system tray right click the Bluetooth icon and select Bluetooth Setup Wizard Follow the wizard s on screen instructions Find Bluetooth Devices Search for Devices looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices that it finds in My Bluetooth Places To start a search for devices in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood and then from t...

Page 101: ...evices For example if this computer allows a remote Bluetooth device to send a fax using a fax modem that is physically attached to this computer then this computer is providing the Bluetooth fax service Some services are hardware dependant this computer cannot provide the fax service unless it has a physical fax modem for example Note For detailed Bluetooth operations use the Help button on the B...

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Page 103: ...reserve 500MB of disc space for Power Cinema You could either use a partition tool or as you install Windows XP when Windows prompts you about creating a partition for Windows during the initial installation process Press C to create a new partition for Windows you should set aside 500MB of disc space For example if your hard drive has 30GB disk space then you should create a partition of 29 5GB f...

Page 104: ... then press the Enter key It will take about 2 3 minutes to install the software 2 5 When installation is finish please type poweroff and press the Enter key to shutdown system Press the P button to start Power Cinema Note If you made a mistake in the steps above for example you didn t type YES in the 4th step the system will exit to a Linux shell If you still want to install PCM Linux you can con...

Page 105: ... this function music playback stops DVD VCD Whenever you move the mouse during playback player controls appear at the bottom of the screen These player controls include the following Play plays the movie Stop stops movie playback Pause pauses movie playback Next jumps to the next movie chapter Prev jumps to the previous movie chapter Fast Forward fast forwards movie playback Rewind rewinds movie p...

Page 106: ... TGA formats Click Device to select a media source You can select CDROM for media on a CD USB Devices for media on a removable device or HDD for media in hard disk folders Click a photo to view it Click Slideshow to view a slideshow of the photos in the current directory When the Subfolders option is selected images in all of the subfolders contained in the selected directory are also displayed in...

Page 107: ...order for the selection to take effect USB Refresh Click USB Refresh each time you attach a USB device to your computer in order to enable PowerCinema to read from the device The amount of time required to refresh depends on the device Eject Click Eject to open your computer s CD DVD ROM tray Reboot Click Reboot to restart your computer and enter the Windows partition Battery Status Indicator A ba...

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