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Table of Contents

ABOUT YOUR MINI-NOTE ................................................................. 15

ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE............................................................... 16

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 23

1.1

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IGHLIGHT

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1.2

NPACKING THE

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1.3

NSIDE OF THE

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Mini-note Status Icons .................................................................. 29

1.4

RONT

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1.5

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1.6

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1.7

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1.8

INI

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CCESSORIES

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GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 37

2.1

SING THE

ATTERY

ACK

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Extending Battery Life .................................................................. 40

2.2

ONNECTING THE

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2.3

TARTING

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2.4

DJUSTING THE

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2.5

EVICE

RIVERS

NSTALLATION

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Installing Windows XP from Optical Disk Drive............................ 44

Installing the Chipset Driver ........................................................ 44

Installing the VGA Device Driver ................................................ 45

Installing the Audio Device Driver............................................... 45

Installing the Touch Pad Device Driver....................................... 46

Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver .................................. 46

Installing Bluetooth Device Driver .............................................. 47

Summary of Contents for CW0A1

Page 1: ...CW0A1 Mini note User Guide ...

Page 2: ...means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written permission Trademarks Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective companies Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Intel Atom Intel HD Audio Azalia are registered trademark of Intel Cor...

Page 3: ... 4 Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 5 Avoid using a telephone other then a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in a vicinity of the leak 7 Lay this equipment on a reliable surfac...

Page 4: ...been damaged z If the product displays a distinct change in performance it indicates a need for service z If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage 12 Refer your system for servicing to qualified service personal under the following conditions 13 The unit can be operated at maximum ambient temperature of 35ºC 14 Li Ion battery is vulnerable do not charge it with other power adapter or it may c...

Page 5: ...and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies i e AC adapter Installation Restrictions 1 Please read these safety instructions carefully 2 If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the...

Page 6: ...than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiate exposure To prevent exposure to laser emanations Harmful to Human eyes do not attempt to disassemble this unit Battery Lithium Note 1 The following caution statement is located in the service and operating manual or on the label adjacent to the battery 2 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type 3 Do not dispose of bat...

Page 7: ...atterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction Danish Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering Udskiftning må kum ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lever det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren Norwegian Ekspolsjonsafe ved feilaktig skifte av batteri Benytt samme batteritype eller en tilsv...

Page 8: ...rotect the power cord form being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Power Lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits or where it could fall into such power or circuits Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touch such power l...

Page 9: ...ase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help You may find helpful the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission Interference Handbook stock number 004 000 00345 4 This booklet is available fro...

Page 10: ...This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions 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 ...

Page 11: ...tution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification substitution or attachment Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelin...

Page 12: ...いますがこの装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用されると受信障害を引き起こすことがあります取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをしてください Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with ...

Page 13: ...his device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Notice For the following equipment Notebook PC Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Lowvoltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amen...

Page 14: ...01 EN 60950 1 2001 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 802 11b and 802 11g Restrictions European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2 400 2 4835GHz In France the equipment must be restricted to the 2 4465 2 4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use ...

Page 15: ...Notebouide 15 About Your Mini note Congratulation for having purchased your new Mini note This Mini note incorporates the newest features to serve your daily needs easily for anywhere you go ...

Page 16: ...epts of your new Mini note This manual is divided into eight chapters Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Mini note Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup Chapter 5 Connecting External devices Chapter 6 System BIOS Setup Chapter 7 Upgrade Options Chapter 8 Care and Maintenance Appendix A System Specifications ...

Page 17: ...E OF THE MINI NOTE 34 1 8 MINI NOTE ACCESSORIES 35 2 GETTING STARTED 37 2 1 USING THE BATTERY PACK 38 Extending Battery Life 40 2 2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE 41 2 3 STARTING YOUR MINI NOTE 42 2 4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS 43 2 5 DEVICE DRIVERS INSTALLATION 43 Installing Windows XP from Optical Disk Drive 44 Installing the Chipset Driver 44 Installing the VGA Device Driver 45 Installing t...

Page 18: ...POINTING DEVICE 59 3 4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY 61 Possible Display Configurations 61 ChangingtheDisplayPropertiesunderWindows 62 3 5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES 62 3 6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT IN HDD 64 3 7 USING FLASH MEMORY CARDS 64 Flash Memory Card 64 4 FUNWITHMULTIMEDIA 67 4 1 MULTIMEDIA FEATURES 68 4 2 AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES 68 4 3 SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES 69 4...

Page 19: ...Menu 88 6 3 USING THE ADVANCED CMOS SETUP 89 6 4 SECURITY MENU SETUP 90 6 5 USING THE BOOT SETUP 91 6 6 HOW TO EXIT THE SETUP PROGRAM 92 6 7 HOW TO UPGRADE THE BIOS 93 7 USING OPTIONS 95 SYSTEM UPGRADE 96 7 1 HARD DISK UPGRADE 96 7 2 WIRELESS MODULE INSTALLATION 97 8 CARING FOR YOUR MINI NOTE 99 8 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 100 8 2 CLEANING YOUR MINI NOTE 102 8 3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY 1...

Page 20: ... 108 Processor Unit 108 System Memory 108 LCD Display 108 VGA System 108 Storage 109 Audio System 109 Touchpad 109 Keyboard 109 Flash BIOS 109 I O Ports 109 Wireless devices 110 AC DC Power Supply Adapter 110 Battery 110 Weight and Dimension 110 ...

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Page 23: ... sleek ultra portable computer This device matches all the demands for high performance computing and multimedia technology Your Mini note runs a wide variety to customize your special requirements personal productivity entertainment professional applications and especially ideal for use on the road ...

Page 24: ...ully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Memory This Mini note provides one memory slot for installing DDRII SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 1GB using 512MB 1024MB DDRII SDRAM modules Wide Screen LCD Display Provides 8 9 1024 x 600 16 10 wide screen LCD display Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g Mini half card USB 2 0 Provides two USB2 0 ports...

Page 25: ...nents not in use to reduce power consumption To execute power management you can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows Closing the Mini note lowering the cover allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to pro...

Page 26: ... to make sure that nothing is missing and or damaged Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the Mini note or store for an extended period of time 1 3 The Inside of the Mini note The Mini note is compact with features on every side First look at the inside of the system The following sections describe inside features ...

Page 27: ... It can be used as a communication device that transmits instant image through network for conference Color Widescreen LCD Display The Mini note comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is 8 9 TFT color LCD with 1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows TFT color LCD with Widescreen 8 9 1024 x 600...

Page 28: ...ent power status and operating status Description of the status icons appears in the latter part of this section Integrated Microphone Integrated mono microphone for instant voice recording and simultaneous voice conversation Power On Resume Button Switches the Mini note power on and off or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode Keyboard Standard QWERTY key layout and full sized 80 keys keyboard w...

Page 29: ...or Use the selection buttons at each side of the Touchpad to select menu items MINI NOTE STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the Mini note s current power and operating status Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status 1 Battery Charging 2 Drive Access 3 WLAN Bluetooth Access 4 Caps Lock Battery Charging LED Lights to indicate battery in charging status Ligh...

Page 30: ...dicates that the wireless LAN module is activated When LED lights off it indicates that the function is disabled Caps Lock When LED turns on indicates that the Caps Lock key on the keyboard is activated When activated all alphabet keys typed in will be in uppercase or capital letters 1 4 The Front Side of the Mini note 1 4 in 1 card slot 2 Microphone Jack 3 Headphone Jack ...

Page 31: ...more detail of flash card you can refer to Chapter 3 7 Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your Mini note computer Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for personal listening 1 5 The Left Side of the Mini note The left side of your Mini note provides the fea...

Page 32: ... 0 Port The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your Mini note Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your Mini note and keeps it within operating temperature 1 6 The Right Side of the Mini note The right side of the Mini note offers the features shown in the following figure 1 ExpressCard Slot 2 USB 2 0 Port 3 Loc...

Page 33: ...u to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your Mini note Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your Mini note LAN Port An internal 10Base T 100Base TX Ethernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers networks through a local area network LAN DC Power Port Lets you connect th...

Page 34: ...de in unlock status then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the left side to lock and secure the battery This action is available to release the battery when the battery lock latc...

Page 35: ...it charges the battery whether or not the Mini note is powered on Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter your Mini note can also be powered through the internal battery pack The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium Ion Li Ion battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled You should always leave the battery inside your Mini note even when using th...

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Page 37: ...d 2 37 2 Getting Started Your Mini note is designed and pre configured for easy setup and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the Mini note up and running as quickly as possible ...

Page 38: ...on battery pack allows you to operate the Mini note without an external power source When you connect the AC power adapter the battery immediately starts to recharge For maximum battery performance fully discharge the battery before recharging it the first time To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once the battery is ful...

Page 39: ...ed nose directed toward the compartment insert and push the battery pack Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack slide the lock latch to the end of right side to unlock the battery lock latch 1 then slide the battery release latch to the end of left side to release the battery latch 2 and take out the battery pack with your finger 3 simultaneously ...

Page 40: ...rive You will be unable to restart the Mini note until you have connected to the AC adapter or installed a charged battery To replace the battery pack refer to the previous sections on Installing the Battery Pack and Removing the Battery Pack For Window XP the suspend mode Hibernate or Standby can be chosen at Power Options of Windows s Control Panel Be sure to save your data before replacing the ...

Page 41: ...nnect the power adapter 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet 3 Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC IN port found at the right side of the Mini note Whenever possible it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the Mini note and the battery pack installed This ensures conti...

Page 42: ... button is found on the right top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your Mini note and check that if the Power LED turns on After a few seconds the Mini note s display will turn on and your Mini note will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly Any error found during the test will be displayed on the screen and ma...

Page 43: ... to press these hot key controls after powering on your Mini note to suit your viewing pleasure The Brightness hot key control adjusts the brightness on the LCD The brightness hot key control will not set the LCD completely dark or bright it provides sufficient lighting to the LCD to match the external lighting of the surrounding The brighter the room the more you need to increase the brightness o...

Page 44: ...ase install Chipset and VGA driver first The Bluetooth device must be activated before installing Bluetooth driver INSTALLING THE CHIPSET DRIVER Your Mini note uses the advanced chipset Installing the driver to enhance the stability and performance Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and spe...

Page 45: ...ton and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP VGA Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click Next continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command 5 Click Yes to accept the License Agreement 6 Click Next to continue the following step 7 Click Next to complete it 8 Tick the option Yes I want to restart this computer now and press Finish t...

Page 46: ...he Touch Pad driver Installing Touch Pad device driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Touch Pad Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click Next three times to continue the following steps 5 Tick the option Yes I want to restart my compute...

Page 47: ...vice must be active before installing Bluetooth driver Installing Bluetooth driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Bluetooth Setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click Next to continue the following steps 5 Choose I accept the terms in the...

Page 48: ...G THE CARD READER DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Card Reader driver Installing Card Reader driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button and specify the directory as E Drivers WinXP Card Reader setup exe 3 Click OK to execute the setup program The Setup box appears 4 Click OK to complete it...

Page 49: ...sed for an extended period of time This allows the inside parts of the Mini note to cool off Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen which may degrade the LCD when done regularly More importantly never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when is on and power saving features are disabled ...

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Page 51: ...Using Your 3 51 3 Using Your Mini note This chapter describes how to operate the standard built in features of the Mini note ...

Page 52: ...crosoft Windows The Mini note comes with an operating system pre installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use 3 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your Mini note is equipped with an 80 keys keyboard that provides all the functionality of a full sized 101 or 102 key keyboard Aside from the standard typewriter layout keyboard of your Mini note there are a number of extr...

Page 53: ...board These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions Some keys printed in blue on keypad are preprogrammed with dual functions Control keys Ctrl Alt Fn and Shift are controls used in conjunction with other keys to change their functions To use control keys press and hold the control key while pressing another key For example Press Ctrl C means to hold down the Ctrl key and ...

Page 54: ...The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted Typewriter keys Typewriter keys also called alphanumeric keys are used to enter text and characters Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined with control keys BASIC KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS Keypad Function Description Enter key Execute a command Within many text editing application programs the Enter key inserts a hard carri...

Page 55: ...t letters to produce uppercase letters in typing Use this key in combination with those two character keys found on the second row of the keyboard to produce the upper marked keys Also used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command Tab key Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right This key works much the same as in ordinary ty...

Page 56: ...ut having to move the cursor CURSOR CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description Up arrow key Moves the cursor up one line at a time Down arrow key Moves the cursor down one line at a time Left arrow key Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time Right arrow key Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time SCREEN CONTROL KEYS Keypad Function Description Fn Home key Moves the cursor to the b...

Page 57: ...or line WINDOWS HOT KEYS Keypad Function Description Start key Pulls up the Windows Start menu Right Click key Performs a mouse right click function for Windows system SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS The Mini note has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions When pressed in conjunction with the Fn key these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as hot...

Page 58: ...itches display between LCD CRT or LCD and CRT simultaneously To enable or disable the Webcam function To shut down or resume the built in system speaker volume Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Decreases the audio volume of the Mini note incrementally ...

Page 59: ...ck on the Mouse icon The options let you control the size and color of the cursor cursor speed the accepted double click speed and selection button orientation The Touchpad works a mouse pointing device replacement that is used under Windows based operating system You can use the standard Microsoft driver that is compatible with the Touchpad device and is normally used under Windows based operatin...

Page 60: ...ve the mouse cursor place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction If you reach the end of the pad lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad 2 To select an item click on the item by pressing the left button control or by simply tapping on the surface once A light quick tap always works best To execute an item click the left button twice or d...

Page 61: ...and is fully VGA compatible This controller offers a large set of extended functions and higher resolutions especially useful when you are connecting an external high resolution and high frequency CRT or LCD Please Refer to Section 5 Installing the Mini note Device Drivers of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver under Windows After installing the VGA ...

Page 62: ... desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen Click on the Settings tab to set your desired configuration Make sure to follow the configuration table above If you cannot configure the display properties change the display driver first as mentioned on Section 5 Installing the Mini note Device...

Page 63: ...u by setting proper times in Power Options of Control Panel in Window While the Mini note is in Standby mode the LED of power indicator flashes To resume your working again you can press the power button to return your work to the screen where you left off Hibernation Mode In Hibernation mode all system devices are powered down and the contents of RAM are stored on your hard drive Hibernate mode u...

Page 64: ...SH MEMORY CARD Flash Memory is a memory storage media It is used by most digital camera Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name The 4 in 1 card slot in this Mini note supports following cards as SD MS Memory Stick MMC and MS_Pro For a single moment only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the...

Page 65: ...ted the card but it is not recognized by the computer please remove the card and insert it again To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side Removing Flash Memory Card To remove the flash memory card you can pull out the card directly there is no release button for flash memory slot ...

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Page 67: ...Fun with Multimedia 4 67 4 Fun with Multimedia This chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your Mini note in having fun and excitement during work or leisure ...

Page 68: ... compatible 4 2 Audio Sound System Features Your Mini note has a built in 16 bit stereo sound controller that allows you to record store and playback voice music and other sound effects with built in mixer controls An integrated full duplex microphone and twin mini speakers are also built in into your Mini note to allow you to record and playback sound anytime and anywhere At the front side of you...

Page 69: ...installed it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you If not you must refer to Chapter 2 on how to setup the sound drivers for Windows 4 4 Windows Multimedia Programs Windows provides several multimedia programs that you can run with the built in features of your Mini note Pointing the Start button Programs Accessories then Entertainment you will find the Multimedia...

Page 70: ...ound Recorder for recording sounds and playback Volume Control for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components run the program and click on the Help menu 4 5 Recording Sounds Your Mini note allows you to record voice and other sounds in several ways and stores them as files on your hard disk These voice or sound files can then ...

Page 71: ...simple to understand which comprise of the Fast Rewind Fast Forward Play Stop and Record buttons Click the Help menu on how to operate the Sound Recorder Figure 4 2 Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input audio source like the following From the external microphone From the USB Slim Combo Drive optional Since you could record sound from different inpu...

Page 72: ...h component that list in the Shows the following Volume Controls box Figure 4 3 Audio Properties 4 Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear Here you will select the input device for the recording source If you want to record from the USB Slim Combo Drive optional with audio music you must click on CD Player ...

Page 73: ... with 1 8 inch mini jack connector Follow the same procedure for recording voice 4 6 Playing Audio and Sound Your Mini note has built in twin speakers to playback audio and sound You can also adjust the volume manually by adjusting the volume control hotkeys found on the keyboard For more quality sound output you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack A...

Page 74: ...ile menu and select the file you want to play 4 When the file is recognized and open click on the Play button to start playback 4 7 Playing Video and MPEG Files Your Mini note is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG Motion Picture Expert Group files on CD DVD or CD RW By using software MPEG program you can watch real full motion picture on your Mini note You can also run the Windo...

Page 75: ...Fun with Multimedia 4 75 Figure 4 6 Windows Media Player ...

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Page 77: ...chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your Mini note The Mini note allows you to add a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or other compatible peripheral device Use of additional devices is described in this chapter ...

Page 78: ... to have worked on USB 2 0 standardization USB 2 0 offers data transfer rate up to 480Mbps megabits per second compared to USB 1 1 devices which transfer at speeds of 12Mbps So you could know that USB 2 0 can transfer data between the Mini note and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1 1 However USB 2 0 is fully backward compatible you will be able to use a USB 1 1 device in a USB 2 0 complia...

Page 79: ...xternal monitor however it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices 2 Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the left of your computer Secure the cable connection with the screws provided 3 Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet 4 Turn on the power of the monitor 5 Turn on your computer Both the LCD panel ...

Page 80: ...port Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the front side of the system If you use external speaker and experience the sound distortion or feedback please lower the volume Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speaker from each other moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help 5 4 Using the LA...

Page 81: ...e provides a standard RJ 45 connector To connect the twisted pair cable to your LAN port 1 Locate the twisted pair cable in the accessories box in Mini note shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 45 connector 2 Connect one end of the cable into the network wall outlet or HUB 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the Mini note RJ 45 LAN port 5 5 Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN lets ...

Page 82: ...y In most case you probably can use it at office please consult with the network department of your company for more details This Mini note integrates built in 802 11 b g wireless LAN module IEEE 802 11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed However IEEE 802 11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed and is backward compatible with the slower 802 11b Wireless LAN module is similar...

Page 83: ...your computing needs User adjustable options include system time and date disk drive configuration and password setup BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed Default factory settings are used top optimize performance of your Mini note and do not need further alteration to operate your Mini note Use caution when changing any BIOS settings ...

Page 84: ...n on the Mini note the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test POST If an error occurs an error message will be displayed on the screen and you will then be prompted to run the Setup Program As the POST Power On Self Test executes during the boot up process the screen will display the following message Pre...

Page 85: ...its own screen Parameters The left side of the screen This area lists the parameters and their current settings Key Status Bar The bottom part of the screen These lines display the keys available to move the cursor select a particular function and so forth To exit the BIOS Setup program simply press the Esc key and select from the Exit menu whether you want to Save Changes Discard Changes and Exit...

Page 86: ...Speed 1 60GHz System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 916480 KB BIOS Version 0 4A 1585 0018 F1 Help Ç È Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit System Time Allows you to change the system time using the hour minute second format of the Enter the current time for reach field and use the Tab Shift Tab or Enter key to move from one...

Page 87: ...he storage media CPU Type This field reports the CPU type information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST System Memory This field reports the amount of base or conventional memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST Extended Memory This field reports the amount o...

Page 88: ...here 32 Bit I O Disabled ATAPI Removable Transfer Mode FPIO 4 DMA 2 removable disk drive is Ultra DMA Mode Mode 5 installed here SMART Monitoring Enabled F1 Help Ç È Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Use the Type field to select the drive type installed You can select different drive types as CD ROM User Auto or None by...

Page 89: ... boot Energy Star Support Enabled F1 Help Ç È Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Å Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device Boot time Diagnostic Screen Lets you choose display or not display the diagnostic screen during system boot Energy Star Support Lets you activate or ...

Page 90: ... Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Supervisor Password Is Set Clear selections show that the Mini note is under controlled by Supervisor Password or not User Password Is Set Clear selections show that the Mini note is under controlled by User Password or not Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility You also need to enter this password in system bo...

Page 91: ...when boot the system or resume from suspend mode Password on Boot If you set this field to Enabled your Mini note will always ask for the password every time you boot your 6 5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit LAN BOOT Disabled Item Specific Help Enable LA...

Page 92: ... list To exit from this menu press Esc 6 6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup Exit Discarding Changes and save your Load Setup Defaults changes to CMOS Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help Ç È Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup...

Page 93: ...sily upgrade the BIOS program When you update the BIOS any customized settings you made are lost To upgrade the BIOS 1 Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device 2 Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive 3 On the DOS prompt type the following command A Phlash XXXXXX ROM BIOS filename or A XXXXXX BAT Batch file for BIOS file Press Enter to run this BIOS utility After the sy...

Page 94: ...Mini note User Guide 94 4 Press any key to restart this system Contact your dealer for the latest BIOS update file ...

Page 95: ...Using Options 7 95 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your Mini note ...

Page 96: ...d you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk Please do the following steps to change it 1 Remove the screw and open the cover by lifting its upper side cover 2 Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 3 Remove the connector from the hard disk gently 4 Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk 5 Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard d...

Page 97: ...etect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk Any vibration may cause damage for the running hard disk Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty 7 2 Wireless Module...

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Page 99: ... 8 99 8 Caring for Your Mini note Your Mini note the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology If properly cared for and maintained the performance and reliability of the Mini note can be greatly prolonged ...

Page 100: ...e sheet or a cloth for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the Mini note and shall be easily accessible Please keep the Mini note from humidity Lay the Mini note on a reliable surface when installing A drop or fall may cause injury The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the Mini note can be protected from overheating DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS Be careful of using ...

Page 101: ...nect it from mains to avoid possible damage by transient over voltage Never pour any liquid into openings as this may cause fire or electrical shock Never open the body of Mini note For safety reason the Mini note should only be opened by qualified service personnel If one of the following situations arises have the Mini note checked by service personnel The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid ha...

Page 102: ...h detergents to clean the Mini note Also never spray any liquids directly on the Mini note case keyboard or screen If the liquid crystal display LCD screen has become smeared or dusty clean the screen by first applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft clean lint free cloth and gently wipe the glass Never apply liquids directly on the screen surface Moreover do not use paper towels to clean the displ...

Page 103: ...aintenance you could do Always back up your data files from your hard disk Install the virus detecting program to monitor virus that could tamper your files Use SCANDISK occasionally to correct any errors found in the directory and File Allocation Table This will also free up space from any unused sectors Never move or raise the Mini note while the hard disk is being accessed most especially don t...

Page 104: ...cribed in this manual and only in ventilated areas Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your Mini note Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Do not leave your battery in your Mini note for longer than 1 month without plugging in the power adapter Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months without recharging it to prevent over disch...

Page 105: ...ve Don t forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack Try to bring backup software as well Check the voltage rating and the outlet type of your destination If the power cord of the adapter is different then you need to purchase a suitable one Consult your dealer Carry your Mini note in its carrying case or in a briefcase Never check in the Mini note as a luggage Remember to apply th...

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Page 107: ...System Specification A 107 APPENDIX A System Specification This appendix provides technical specifications for the Mini note ...

Page 108: ...sing 200 pin SODIMM DDRII 533 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY 8 9 WSXGA 16 10 Color TFT LCD 1024 x 600 Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM Intel 945 GSE graphic engine Simultaneous LCD and external monitor CRT display Maximum 16 million colors on LCD display at 1920 x 1200 resolution CRT only for 8 9 LCD Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1600x1200 resolution...

Page 109: ... jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line Out Sound volume adjust by K B Hot Keys TOUCHPAD Integrated Touchpad Serial USB mouse pointing device with 2 click buttons KEYBOARD Full sized 80 keys keyboard with Windows systems hot keys inverted T cursor keys 10 hot keys 12 function keys and embedded numeric keypad Provides international language keyboard FLASH ...

Page 110: ...AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 40W adapter 20 Volt BATTERY Rechargeable 4 Cells or 6 Cells Li ion battery pack with Smart Battery function Approximately 4 Hours for 4 Cells or 6 Hours for 6 Cells Battery Life for Battery Mark WEIGHT AND DIMENSION 230 W x 172 D x 29 4 38 7 H mm Approximately 1 kg with 1 8 HDD ...

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