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Modules

Overview 8 - 1

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Chapter 8: Modules

Overview

This chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which
are 

optional

) which may come with your computer, depending on the config-

uration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representa-
tive.

The chapter includes information on the following:

• The Wireless LAN Module Options
• The Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module
• The TV Tuner
• PC  Camera
• RAID

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Page 3: ...user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trademarks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identific...

Page 4: ...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 interferenc...

Page 5: ...n electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Use only the power cord and batteries ind...

Page 6: ...any kind of heating element This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly damaged Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not p...

Page 7: ...nd don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted 5 Take care when using peripheral devices Do not turn off the power until you p...

Page 8: ...trician install one When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by its wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total cur ren...

Page 9: ...aged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the bat...

Page 10: ...en refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liq...

Page 11: ...apters 6 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or c...

Page 12: ...ta Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most ai...

Page 13: ...ms wrists and hands in a relaxed position Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary Use a chair with a back and adjust it to s...

Page 14: ...n the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the scr...

Page 15: ...ns 1 7 Function Keys Numeric Keypad 1 7 System Map Front Rear Views 1 9 System Map Left View 1 10 System Map Right View 1 11 System Map Bottom View 1 12 Windows XP Start Menu Control Panel 1 13 Video...

Page 16: ...ayer 3 14 Power Management Overview 4 1 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 4 1 The Power Sources 4 2 AC Adapter 4 2 Battery 4 2 Turning on the Computer 4 3 Power Schemes 4 4 System Power Optio...

Page 17: ...Errors 6 3 Non Fatal Errors 6 3 The Setup Program 6 4 Entering Setup 6 4 Setup Screens 6 5 Main Menu 6 6 System Time Date Main Menu 6 6 IDE 0 1 Main Menu 6 7 Installed memory Main Menu 6 7 Advanced Me...

Page 18: ...Utility Software 8 9 Installing the InterVideo WinDVD 4 Software 8 10 PC Camera 8 11 PC Camera Driver Installation WinXP 2000 8 11 PC Camera Audio Setup 8 12 WinXP 8 12 Win2000 8 12 LiveCam 8 14 RAID...

Page 19: ...Jack A 4 Headphone Out Jack A 4 Security Lock Slot A 5 Specifications Processor Types B 2 Core Logic B 2 Security B 2 Memory B 2 BIOS B 2 LCD B 2 Display B 2 Storage Options B 3 Audio B 3 Keyboard Poi...

Page 20: ...XVIII Preface...

Page 21: ...uter s power saving options Chapter 5 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 6 An outline of the computer...

Page 22: ...in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You may find it useful to refer to...

Page 23: ...our computer for a different system you will need to install the drivers listed in Drivers Utilities on page 5 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware com...

Page 24: ...ver the left latch will lock in position and is clearly marked with locked and unlocked icons 6 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle and press the power button to turn the computer on 7 Ad...

Page 25: ...ne 7 Hot Key Buttons 8 Power Button 9 Lid Sensor not visible externally see page 4 8 10 Keyboard 11 TouchPad and Buttons Wireless Device Oper ation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic t...

Page 26: ...Green Number Lock Activated Green Caps Lock Activated Green Scroll Lock Activated to activate press Fn ScrLk Icon Color Description Orange DC Power is Plugged In Green The Computer is On Blinking Gree...

Page 27: ...make sure you select the exe file not a short cut to it Function Keys Numeric Keypad The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input see Figure 1 3 Activate the Number Lock...

Page 28: ...tness Fn F9 Increase LCD Brightness Fn F11 WLAN Module Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Toggle Fn Scr Lk Scroll Lock Toggle Fn Function Key Numeric Keypad Num Lk Scr Lk Keys Function Keys Fn Key Special...

Page 29: ...ay see page 10 2 9 PS2 Port 10 RJ 11 Phone Jack 11 RJ 45 LAN Jack 12 CATV Jack 13 S Video In Jack Enabled with Optional Mini PCI TV Tuner Only Overheating To prevent your computer from overheating mak...

Page 30: ...3 1 5 2 4 6 7 8 10 9 Mini IEEE 1394a Both Mini IEEE 1394a ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394a devices 7 in 1 Card Reader Formats The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital stor...

Page 31: ...ow you to adjust the regional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is...

Page 32: ...ny way may violate your warranty Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low ba...

Page 33: ...the look of the Start menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The C...

Page 34: ...hemes category 3 Click Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog box 4 Move the slider to the preferred setting in Screen area resolution 5 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In C...

Page 35: ...the Ge Force 6800 Go Properties control panel tab see Chapter 3 Video Audio Controls from page 3 1 for fur ther details Table 1 5 Display Options Display Mode Description Win XP Win 2000 Single One o...

Page 36: ...either Standby or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system enable Hibernate support from the control panel as pictured in Figure 1 10 Pay at tention to the instructions on battery care i...

Page 37: ...inter Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and compo nents of the computer The Hard Disk Drive The Optical CD DVD Device 7 in 1 Card Reader The PC Card Slot The C...

Page 38: ...ttom of your computer as seen be low Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive s on page 7 4 Power Safety Before attempting to access any o...

Page 39: ...cing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data...

Page 40: ...per or other materials to the surface of the disc Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinner or other cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD o...

Page 41: ...11 DVD Regional Coding Region Geographical Location 1 USA Canada 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South...

Page 42: ...BM Microdrive The cards will appear as removable disks on the computer and can be accessed in the same way as your hard disk s Operating System Installation Warning If you are installing an operating...

Page 43: ...3V 5V slot for one type II PC Card Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card see What to Install on page 5 1 Inserting and Removing PC Cards Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until...

Page 44: ...t to give notification when new mail is received You must be online to receive this notification note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol and your default mail program does not need to b...

Page 45: ...the interval in seconds Click SAVE to keep the settings and Hide to minimize the program After clicking Hide the program will be accessible by double clicking the icon in the taskbar If you click the...

Page 46: ...You may enable an audible warning for received mail by clicking on Set Mail Wave and browsing to a WAV sound file to use for mail notifica tion Click Enable play wave for mail arrival and SAVE to save...

Page 47: ...er you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two button mouse The central button may be configured to function as y...

Page 48: ...Pad drivers see What to Install on page 5 1 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling poi...

Page 49: ...Printers and Other Hardware Category icon 3 Click Hardware tab and click the Properties button then click the Advanced tab 4 Select Infrared Transceiver A and change the Value to HP HSDL 2300 3600 5...

Page 50: ...tray toner ink cartridge etc 2 Turn ON the computer 3 Turn ON the printer 4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load...

Page 51: ...indows XP OS Drivers You are unable to use most advanced con trols until the neces sary drivers and utilities are properly in stalled If your system hasn t been properly configured your ser vice repre...

Page 52: ...ggle Opening the LCD As you open the lid adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on without any glare If necessary adjust the brightness controls Fn F8 F9 Function Key Combination You can use...

Page 53: ...itional Properties options allows you to make any video adjustments required NVIDIA Taskbar Icon Click the NVIDIA icon in the taskbar to bring up the trouble shooting menu and go to the GeForce 6800 G...

Page 54: ...do not display you can either click the Additional Properties button or click the icon Some screen examples are shown on the following page Screenshots All screenshots in this chapter are from the Wi...

Page 55: ...ns Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation by clicking the ap propriate tab and adjusting the setting Right click on a control panel item to bring up a Help menu see sidebar Help Menus Right click on many o...

Page 56: ...er icon Click Switch to Classic View from the left of the menu if you are in Category View Enable nView Desktop Manger from Additional Properties You can view the nView Desktop Man ager control panels...

Page 57: ...nel display connected to the DVI Out Port may require DVI to VGA converter 4 A TV HDTV HDTV requires an HDTV converter connected to the S Video Out jack Display Wizard Use the Display Wiz ard in the D...

Page 58: ...Go to Additional Properties in the GeForce 6800 Go Properites control panel tab NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Go Properties on page 3 3 3 Select nView Display Settings available if external display is attached...

Page 59: ...y the appropriate option 8 Click the monitor icon to select it then click the Device Settings button to make any adjustments for the selected display including Screen Resolutions Refresh Rates 9 Click...

Page 60: ...Dualview treats both connected displays as separate devices and they act as a virtual desktop resulting in a large workspace When Dualview is enabled you can drag any icons or windows across to the o...

Page 61: ...ll need to enable the TV display from the nView Display Settings tab see Attaching Other Displays on page 3 8 The TV will appear as a dis play option select the display option from the Primary Display...

Page 62: ...at menu The Advanced option in Dualview mode at the bottom of the Select TV Format menu allows you to select TV format by country if you are unsure of your TV format Device Adjustments Device Settings...

Page 63: ...Effect Manager icon in the taskbar control panel this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration menus The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Sound Volume Adjustme...

Page 64: ...cing up DVD drives will also play audio CDs 4 Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start 5 The Audio Format Indicator will flash while data is being accessed and w...

Page 65: ...play 6 Play Pause 7 Stop press twice to eject the CD DVD 8 Volume Down 9 Volume Up 10 Audio Format Indicator 11 Shuffle Mode Indicator 12 Track Indicator 3 9 10 11 12 TV Tuner Option If you have inclu...

Page 66: ...Video Audio Controls 3 16 3...

Page 67: ...ormation Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech niques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and...

Page 68: ...while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery disc...

Page 69: ...ressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Shutdown Note that you should always shu...

Page 70: ...puter s hard disk motor to turn off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time if the system reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on The scheme...

Page 71: ...rmance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that...

Page 72: ...Hibernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to w...

Page 73: ...ormation on a part of the HDD before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your computer to au tomatically enter Hi...

Page 74: ...Hibernate mode the LED will be off If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk mon itor the LED will remain green Figure 4 3 Power Options Advanced...

Page 75: ...pon many factors including the programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options contro...

Page 76: ...ral hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Re fer to LED Indicators on page 1 6 for information on the ba...

Page 77: ...notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your ser...

Page 78: ...click the tickboxes see 4 9 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page 4 4 As the bat tery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When...

Page 79: ...cov ered Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional and Home Editions What to Install The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces sary for the pr...

Page 80: ...etup the same way and some computers have the CD listed under a different drive letter e g if you have two hard drives or hard disk partitions one may be designated as Drive C and the other as Drive D...

Page 81: ...ervice Pack Installed To see which Service Pack is currently installed on your computer go to the General tab of the System control panel Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop or in the Star...

Page 82: ...k on it once to select it then right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 3 2 If you cannot see the My Computer icon click Start menu then poin...

Page 83: ...alling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click...

Page 84: ...ct the name of the driver you wish to install 3 Follow the instructions as listed in this chapter 4 Make a note of the drivers you have installed 5 If the computer needs to restart after installing a...

Page 85: ...s with instructions on how to browse to the executable file Click Start menu Run Feature Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP1 Chipset page 5 9 Table 5 1 Driver Installation Audio page 5 10 page 5 9 Modem p...

Page 86: ...click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure Windows XP Service Pack 1 Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or a Windows XP version which includes Service Pack 1...

Page 87: ...n2000 1 Double click AUDIO from the Notebook Driver Installation menu OR Click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers AUDIO Setup exe and click OK 2 Click Next 3 Click Next when The Found New...

Page 88: ...The Found New Hardware Wizard appears click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time 5 Click Yes to restart the computer click Cancel if The Found New Hardware Wizard appears Mode...

Page 89: ...Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D Drivers VIDEO setup exe and click OK 2 To continue click Next click Continue Anyway Yes if asked if you want to continue at any time 3 Click Finish OK to resta...

Page 90: ...ime 3 Click Finish to restart your computer 4 You may then configure your TouchPad as outlined in Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons on page 2 12 Auto Mail Checker WinXP 2000 1 Double click AUTOMAIL...

Page 91: ...WinXP 2000 See install procedure in CastleNet IPN2220 802 11g Wireless LAN Driver Installation WinXP 2000 on page 8 4 WLAN Bluetooth Combo WinXP 2000 See install procedure in Combo Module Blue tooth D...

Page 92: ...Drivers Utilities 5 14 5...

Page 93: ...gs found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general r...

Page 94: ...an t get into Setup without rebooting POST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pictured is for guideline purposes...

Page 95: ...r authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the...

Page 96: ...Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen in Figure 6 1 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard Er...

Page 97: ...n If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the high...

Page 98: ...ions may also alter data files to re flect these changes Figure 6 2 Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Se...

Page 99: ...computer s IDE Channels 0 or 1 Use the Auto Type setting to have the items configured automatically for you Installed memory Main Menu This item contain information on the system memory and is not use...

Page 100: ...ed Security Power Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Setup Warning Setting items on this menu...

Page 101: ...nge the setting to Yes if you have installed a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Hyper Threading Tech...

Page 102: ...e g Windows XP it is recommended that you disable the card read er as otherwise the card reader slots will automatically be defined as drives C through F your hard disk drive will then be defined as d...

Page 103: ...itself and also access to your ma chine as it boots up af ter you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 6 4 Security Me...

Page 104: ...t setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the...

Page 105: ...6 5 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help...

Page 106: ...e computers come with an operating system already installed on Drive C If you wish to boot from a CD ROM you will need to add it to the boot order As a general rule the order below is recommended 1 Re...

Page 107: ...s original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 6 6 Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9...

Page 108: ...BIOS Utilities 6 16 6...

Page 109: ...ular slotted flathead screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an anti static wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity m...

Page 110: ...s Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or replace the component s Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have tur...

Page 111: ...ons it is best to remove the battery 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Loosen screws 3 Release the battery and lift the battery out of the battery bay Warranty Warning Please check with your...

Page 112: ...l your oper ating system and programs If you have access to the internet download the lat est application and hard ware driver updates for the operating system you plan to install Copy these to a remo...

Page 113: ...pgrading the Hard Disk Drive s 7 5 7 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the bay cover 1 4 5 Figure 7 2 HDD Bay...

Page 114: ...le and lift the hard disk assembly up out off the computer 5 Remove screws in order to separate the bracket from the hard disk s and disconnect the cable 6 Reverse the process to install a new hard di...

Page 115: ...ed by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the memory RAM bay cover and remove screws and carefully the fan cable wi...

Page 116: ...the connectors firmly into the memory slot 7 The module s pin alignment will allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it...

Page 117: ...e s 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws and remove the bay cover 3 Remove screw and use the screwdriver to push the optic...

Page 118: ...ll need to contact your customer service representa tive We recommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incor rectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is no...

Page 119: ...s some of which are optional which may come with your computer depending on the config uration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representa tive The chapter includes information...

Page 120: ...hibited Make sure the module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft When the computer first Boots Up the module s will be OFF If you restart the com puter the power status of the modu...

Page 121: ...ill be provided with the appropriate driver CD for your module Insert the CD and follow the installation procedure Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any porta ble electronic trans m...

Page 122: ...6 Click Install Finish 7 Access any available wireless networks from Network Connections control panel in Windows see sidebar The INPROCOMM Wireless LAN Configuration Utility may be run from the Start...

Page 123: ...lick Next Install click OK if asked if you want to continue 6 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer 7 You can configure the settings in the Bluetooth Configuration control panel Start menu and poin...

Page 124: ...When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears click click the No not this time button Next 7 Make sure install the software automatically is selected and click Next 8 Click Finish 9 You can configure th...

Page 125: ...ked if you want to continue 6 Click Finish 7 Access any available wireless networks from Network Connections control panel in Windows see sidebar The WLAN Utility may be run by clicking the desktop ic...

Page 126: ...se the TV Tuner and TV Studio software The CATV In jack and S Video In jack will only be enabled when the TV Tuner module is installed Make sure you install the software before connecting the coaxial...

Page 127: ...the Start Programs All Programs AVer TV menu and select the Aver TV program or double click the icon on the desktop The video driver will have already installed the Microsoft DirectX 9 pro gram so the...

Page 128: ...Utility CD ROM and click Acrobat Reader 5 1 button to install the program if you have not already done so to read the AVerTV User Guide The guide is accessible from the Start Programs All Pro grams A...

Page 129: ...LiveCam application software from the Bs350u2 shortcut on the desktop or from the Bs350u2 item in the Start Programs All Pro grams menu give the computer time to find the hardware PC Camera TV Tuner I...

Page 130: ...n the Recording Control panel under the Microphone section is checked boost the volume as high as it will go 7 Close the window then click OK Win2000 1 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings and c...

Page 131: ...Modules PC Camera 8 13 8 Figure 8 4 Audio Setup Windows XP...

Page 132: ...ured Video As choose a file name and location then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In LiveCam program you will only be asked to set the capture file na...

Page 133: ...n the LiveCam program is flickering you can try to adjust the option from the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the LiveCam program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter 3 Cl...

Page 134: ...ng two hard disk in a RAID configuration in your computer make sure to set the jumper on the slave hard disk to the cable select option in order for the system to recognize the disks see your hard dis...

Page 135: ...array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a sepa rate disk drive RAID 1 Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is part of a...

Page 136: ...ey combination to enter the utility If you have a disk array defined you will see a screen similar to that below FastTrak 378 tm BIOS Version 1 00 1 35 C 2002 2005 Promise Technology Inc All rights re...

Page 137: ...ay to setup your first array see sidebar for hard disk options 2 Press Ctrl Y keys to save the information 3 Restart the computer Setup Options What options are avail able in Optimize Ar ray for depen...

Page 138: ...see the Windows Setup menu appear press the S key to Specify Additional Device 9 Make sure you have the floppy disk with the RAID drivers copied to it inserted in the external USB floppy disk drive 1...

Page 139: ...s make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what...

Page 140: ...system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the keys configured in your Power Management Power Options see Configuring the Power But ton on page 4 8 the Fn Esc key combination or power butt...

Page 141: ...ograms to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and kee...

Page 142: ...don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus programs to check all e mail attachments Note You s...

Page 143: ...looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the doc...

Page 144: ...ings The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it wil...

Page 145: ...t off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Schemes on page 4 4 check its settings You may also be u...

Page 146: ...de or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 9 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completel...

Page 147: ...the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 see Keyboard Video Controls on page 3 2 If an external m...

Page 148: ...may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this cou...

Page 149: ...The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2...

Page 150: ...k is turned ON Check that Padlock mode is not enabled see LED Indicators on page 1 6 Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard...

Page 151: ...dapter press a key on the keyboard or press the sleep Fn F4 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power saving mode Power Options features are not e...

Page 152: ...Function Keys on page 1 8 The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules cannot be configured The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate modu...

Page 153: ...ndix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your com puter to communicate with external devices connect to the in...

Page 154: ...d Capabilities Port and EPP Enhanced Parallel Port 1 7 1 9 modes DVI Out Port The DVI Out Digital Visual Interface Port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to allow dual vi...

Page 155: ...PCI TV Tuner in your purchase S Video Out Jack Connect your television to your computer and view DVDs VCDs or anything else your computer can display You will need an S Video cable to make the connec...

Page 156: ...Digital Interface Format Out Port allows you to connect your DVD capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this...

Page 157: ...A 5 A Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store Item Description...

Page 158: ...A 6 A...

Page 159: ...specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly proces sor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed or updated due to the manufac...

Page 160: ...rity Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Memory Two 64 bit wide DDR II DDR2 Data Channels Four 200 Pin DDR SODIMM Sockets Expandable up to 2814MB Compatible with 1024MB 512MB 256MB DDR II DDR2 Mod...

Page 161: ...ical Device Bay 12 7 mm h for Optical CD DVD Device Drive Options see Optional on page B 5 Audio SRS WOW Surround Sound Technology inside Inter Azalia Compliant Interface 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound Syst...

Page 162: ...V Tuner Module One S Video In Jack for Video Input Functions with Optional TV Tuner Module One Line In Jack for Audio Input Functions with Optional TV Tuner Module Communication Infrared Transfer 1cm...

Page 163: ...ithium Ion 6600mAH Main Battery Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Physical Dimensions Weight 397mm w 298mm...

Page 164: ...B 6 B...

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