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Connecting to Peripherals

5 Connecting to Peripherals

his chapter describes how you attach peripheral

devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer
or mouse; connect an external monitor and
keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will
learn how to use these peripheral devices with the
step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.

Summary of Contents for LM7W+

Page 1: ...1 FSC LM7W User Guide ...

Page 2: ... any form or by any 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 and Windows Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel Intel Celeron M are registered trademark of Intel Corporation So...

Page 3: ... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 no...

Page 4: ...t complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body 15 247 b 4 the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission s guideline...

Page 5: ...which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission to operate this computer Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation European Notice For the following equipme...

Page 6: ... 1 2001 12 EN 301 489 1 V 1 3 1 2001 09 EN 301 489 17 V 1 1 1 2000 09 EN 50371 2002 EN 55022 2001 EN 55024 2001 EN 60950 2000 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 802 11b 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 restr...

Page 7: ... the strongest features which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry Your new notebook computer not only drives today multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow exciting new software This Professional Multimedia Notebook is a freedom flexibility and functionality notebook which users are demanding for a long time ...

Page 8: ... gives introduction on your computer features Chapter 2 provides step by step instructions to help you begin using your notebook as quickly as possible Chapter 3 describes how to operate the standard features of your computer Chapter 4 illustrates how to integrate video and sound chips into impressive presentation Chapter 5 illustrates how to connect external device to your computer Chapter 6 expl...

Page 9: ...HE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 24 1 7 THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 25 1 8 THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NOTEBOOK 27 1 9 NOTEBOOK ACCESSORIES 28 1 10 NOTEBOOK OPTIONS 29 2 GETTING STARTED 31 2 1 USING THE BATTERY PACK 32 Extending Battery Life 34 2 2 CONNECTING THE AC POWER SOURCE 35 2 3 STARTING YOUR COMPUTER 36 2 4 ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY CONTROLS 37 2 5 INSTALLING THE NOTEBOOK DEVICE DRIVERS 37 Installing ...

Page 10: ...ions 47 Cursor Control Keys 48 Screen Control Keys 49 Windows Hot Keys 49 Special Function Keys 49 3 3 USING THE TOUCHPAD POINTING DEVICE 50 3 4 CONFIGURING YOUR SCREEN DISPLAY 52 Possible Display Configurations 53 ChangingtheDisplayPropertiesunderWindows 53 3 5 KNOWING THE POWER SAVING FEATURES 54 3 6 WORKING WITH THE BUILT IN HDD 55 3 7 HOW TO ACCESS THE OPTICAL DRIVE 56 3 8 USING PCMCIA CARDS 5...

Page 11: ...ECTING TO PERIPHERALS 77 5 1 USING THE USB PORT 78 5 2 USINGANEXTERNALMONITORPORT 79 5 3 USING THE EXTERNAL AUDIO SYSTEM 80 5 4 USING THE LAN PORT 81 5 5 USING THE WIRELESS LAN 82 5 6 USING THE MODEM PORT 82 6 CUSTOMIZING YOUR NOTEBOOK 85 6 1 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM 86 6 2 USING THE MAIN MENU SETUP 88 6 2 1 Internal HDD Sub Menu 90 6 2 2 Secondary Master Sub Menu 90 6 3 USING THE ADVANCED C...

Page 12: ...ING YOUR COMPUTER 108 8 3 MAINTAINING THE LCD QUALITY 109 8 4 MAINTAINING YOUR HARD DISK 109 8 5 BATTERY CARE GUIDELINES 110 8 6 WHEN YOU TRAVEL 111 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 113 Processor Unit 114 System Memory 114 LCD Display 114 VGA System 114 Storage 115 Audio System 115 PCMCIA 115 Touchpad 115 Keyboard 116 Flash BIOS 116 I O Ports 116 Wireless devices 116 AC DC Power Supply Adapter 116 ...

Page 13: ...tebook makes a natural traveling companion With leap of technology and compact your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business personal productivity entertainment and professional applications It is ideal for use in the office at home and on the road Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in the office the schoolroom at home on the road and all other occasions ...

Page 14: ...your dealer on the CPU type and speed Fully compatible with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as Windows XP Memory This notebook provides two memory slots for installing DDR2 SDRAM 200 pin SODIMM modules up to 2GB using 256MB 512MB or 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM modules Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g Mini PCI Module DVD Dual The DVD Dual device pack combines two standard packs DV...

Page 15: ...e with 16 bit PC cards Audio System Full duplex 16 bit stereo audio system output Sound Blaster compatible Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program Power and System Management Integrated SMM System Management Mode on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption To execute power management you can ...

Page 16: ...n addition to this User Guide the shipping carton should also contain the following items The Notebook Computer An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Li Ion Battery Pack Utility Diskettes CD E book Quick Setup Manual Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and or damaged If any of these items is missing or damaged notify your dealer immediately Be sure to save the shipping ...

Page 17: ...isplay 2 Easy Buttons 3 7 Built in Stereo Speaker 4 Keyboard 5 Power On Resume Button 6 LED Indicators 8 Touchpad Pointing Device Color Widescreen LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position The LCD is 15 4 Widescreen TFT color LCD with 1280x800 Wide XGA with ratio 16 10 resolution panels The features of the Color LCD Display are ...

Page 18: ...d easily Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section Built in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure Keyboard ß Standard QWERTY key layout and full sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot keys embedded numeric keypad 6 hot keys inverted T cursor arrow key...

Page 19: ... tapping selection and dragging functions These buttons work like a standard computer mouse Simply move your fingertip over the Touchpad to control the position of the cursor Use the selection buttons below the Touchpad to select menu items NOTEBOOK STATUS ICONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook s current power and operating status Each LED is marked with an icon to designate...

Page 20: ...D Lights to indicate battery in charging status ß Lights orange to indicate that the battery is in charging ß Lights green to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive Wireless LAN Access When LED turns on indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated When LED lights ...

Page 21: ...l be enabled THE FUNCTION OF EASY BUTTONS 1 E mail Button 2 Internet Button 3 Wireless LAN Button E mail Button This is the most convenient way to access the outlook 2000 2003 utility just by pressing this button You can simplify several procedures in entering into Outlook 2000 2003 environment Internet Button This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way in connecti...

Page 22: ...tivate the wireless LAN function it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the driver 1 4 The Front Side of the Notebook 1 Cover Switch Cover Switch The cover LCD panel is locked when it is closed Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer ...

Page 23: ...Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot key Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a c...

Page 24: ...alled It keeps you connected to the outside world through phone line For electrical safety concerns only use telephone cables rated 26AWG or higher When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl ki...

Page 25: ...isposal instructions Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc CD or a digital video disc DVD and play conventional audio CDs It also can make CD DVD by using CD R RW or DVD R RW Headphone Jack Lets you plug in a stereo headphone powered speakers or earphone set with 1 8 inch phono plug for personal listening Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external micr...

Page 26: ...t CardBus and 16 bit PC cards USB 2 0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus USB port allows you to connect USB 2 0 compliant devices for example printers scanners and so on to your notebook computer Air Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging ...

Page 27: ...tment 2 Battery Lock Latch 3 Battery Bay 4 Wireless LAN Compartment 5 Memory Compartment 6 Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System 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 right side to lock and secure the battery This action is available to release the...

Page 28: ...attery first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side with unlock status then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack 1 9 Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously The AC adapter has an auto switching design that can connect to any 100VAC 240VAC power...

Page 29: ...battery cell degradation 1 10 Notebook Options DVD CD RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD R or CD RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD CD title DVD dual Dual Rewritable DVD combo Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs Using the suitable media you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want DVD RW combo This device pack can write...

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Page 31: ... and use This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible Contact your dealer if they have pre installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook ...

Page 32: ... pack allows you to operate the notebook 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 first before recharging it when you start to use it first time To do so unplug the AC adapter turn off power management features through Setup and Windows and turn on the system Once th...

Page 33: ...d 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 left side to unlock the battery lock latch 1 then slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch 2 and take out the battery pack with your finger 3 simultaneously Replacing the Battery Pack ...

Page 34: ... drive You will be unable to restart the notebook 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 35: ...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 computer Whenever possible it is advisable to always have the AC adapter connected to the notebook and the battery pack installed This ensures continu...

Page 36: ...wer supplies i e AC adapter 2 3 Starting Your Computer The Power Resume button is found on the top of the base unit Press the Power Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on After a few seconds the computer s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly Any erro...

Page 37: ...e 2 4 Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by Fn F8 and Fn F9 keys respectively You need to press these hot key controls after powering on your notebook 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 t...

Page 38: ...ng the instructions on the screen to finish the installation DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE Please be notified that whenever you install the driver utility it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first INSTALLING THE CHIPSET 4 IN 1 DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the advanced chipset Installing the driver to enhance the stability and performance Installing Chipset device driver for Windows XP 1 Click...

Page 39: ...hen point to Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Click the Browse button 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 Finish to complete driver installation INSTALLING THE AUDIO DEVICE DRIVER Your notebook computer uses the Realtek Audio controller Installing Audio device driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button...

Page 40: ... directory as E Drivers WinXP Modem ssetup exe 3 Click OK to implement the setup program to install this driver 4 Click OK to complete the modem driver installation INSTALLING ENE KEYBOARD CONTROLLER DRIVER Installing ENE Keyboard Controller 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 W...

Page 41: ...ntinue installing the WLAN driver 4 Click Next continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command 5 Tick the option Yes I want to restart my computer now and press Finish to restart your system INSTALLING THE LAN DEVICE DRIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver Installing LAN driver for Windows XP 1 Click the Start button then point to Run The Run d...

Page 42: ...hutdown the operating system After turning off the computer make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time This allows the inside parts of the computer 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 whe...

Page 43: ...in your day to day computer work If you are new to computers and to your operating system you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer It is very important to familiarize yourself well with the operating system The succeeding chapters not only guide you to go beyond the basics but also try other exciting features ...

Page 44: ...er user and would need a more powerful operating system If you have an operating system already installed in your computer then you would be up and running after you power on your computer and boot up the system Check your operating system manual on how to run it 3 2 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Your notebook computer is equipped with an 87 keys keyboard that provides all the functionality...

Page 45: ... keyboard 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 ...

Page 46: ... Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want In the screen the cursor is a blinking underline block or vertical bar depending on the application 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 differe...

Page 47: ... key Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor or delete marked texts or items Pause key Press this key to temporarily halt execution of a command Pressing any other key to resume execution of a command Backspace key Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor Shift key Press this key in combination with alphabet letters to produce uppercase letters in ...

Page 48: ...ed 15 key numeric keypad The keys are color coded blue Caps Lock key Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters Fn Scroll Lock key Used in most application program to scroll the screen without 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 l...

Page 49: ...y Moves the cursor to the end of a screen 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 notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions When pressed in conjunction with the Fn key these keys set specific system parame...

Page 50: ...play incrementally Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally Increases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally 3 3 Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built in Touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm rest surface The Touchpad offers a number of options that let you customi...

Page 51: ...nt 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 operating system However if you want to utilize the added features of the Touchpad you may want to try installing its own device driver that comes with added utilities for enhancing the function of the device 1 Left Sele...

Page 52: ...cond tap Tap lift tap hold and move The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad Avoid spilling any liquid on the Touchpad surface and always keep the Touchpad surface and pointing finger dry from sweat built up Also do not expose Touchpad to any magnetic source object 3 4 Configuring Your Screen Display The VGA display function of your notebook is based on a high per...

Page 53: ...16 million colors 16 million colors CRT Only 1280x1024 1280x1024 1152 x 768 1024x768 800x600 640x480 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 16 million colors 65 536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16 bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32 bit true color You can use the Fn F3 hot key to switch the display between LCD only CRT only or both LCD and CRT di...

Page 54: ... when system is idle or not in use This feature not only gives you longer battery hours but cooler systems and components as well For more information on how to control the power management features of your computer refer to Power Options function in Control Panel of Windows The definitions of Standby Mode Hibernation Mode and Shutdown are depicted as follows Standby Mode Standby Mode is mainly fo...

Page 55: ...l bring your notebook out of hibernation You ll find your applications and documents open on your desktop exactly as you left them Hibernation is enabled by default To verify that Hibernation is enabledd Click Start point to Settings and then click Control Panel Choose Power Options icon then click on the Hibernate tab IF the chock box of Enable Hibernate is selected the Hibernation mode is enable...

Page 56: ...drive with a drive of greater storage capacity If you wish to replace your hard disk contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer installable device Always turn off your computer first before removing the hard disk drive Failure to do so will damage the computer and the hard disk Avoid jarring or moving the computer while the hard disk is still being accessed 3 7 How to Access ...

Page 57: ...til the disc snaps out of the spindle lock If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader 4 To close the combo drive simply push the CD tray inside The combo drive LED will activate when the disc is detected Wait until the LED has turned off and then start to read the disc How to care the CD When y...

Page 58: ... profit trade association that defines the industry standard for the PC Card technology The goal of PCMCIA is to ensure that any PC Card can work in any mobile computer built with a PCMCIA slot A PC Card is a peripheral device that can add a wide variety of capabilities to your computer including memory mass storage LAN fax modem wireless communications and multimedia The PCMCIA standardized PC Ca...

Page 59: ...mm deep by 9 65 mm high This extension provides room for additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors The GPRS card is an example The extended part is for additional electronics and antenna Communication Cards Both network PC cards and fax modem cards can use with your notebook computer However if you use built in LAN Modem options of this computer it is not necessary to us...

Page 60: ...gh performance 32 bit PCI bus master interface from PCMCIA It runs up to 33MHz clock speed and operates at only 3 3V Your notebook computer incorporates the CardBus inside the PC card slot Aside from 3 3V CardBus PC cards you can also insert 5V 16 bit PC cards that can also be detected and used by your computer INSERTING AND REMOVING A PCMCIA CARD Your computer includes hot swapping capability tha...

Page 61: ... card will be detected and once the needed driver is installed it will generate a beep sound to indicate that the card is detected Removing PC Cards To remove a PC card from the PCMCIA slot you should first disable the PCMCIA card setting in the system as described followings 1 Double click the PC card icon on the right bottom side of the task bar 2 Select the socket from the list that you want to...

Page 62: ...wly slide it out MAKING PC CARDS WORK Since PC cards come in different types and brands making every card work on your computer may not that be easy PC cards like network SCSI or multifunction cards MFC need additional driver installation and configuration in making the card work This additional driver may already be built in under Windows that Windows will try to detect and prompts you if you wan...

Page 63: ... to disable either the USB port or the 56K internal modem Check the Windows device manager to ensure that there are no conflicts of resource amount those devices HOT SWAPPING PC CARDS Just like floppy disk drive your PCMCIA slot allows you to replace one PC card with another even while your computer is on However you need to remember the rule that if the PC card is in use you must not remove it PC...

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Page 65: ...ter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure You will learn how to mix and match the built in sound system use Combo drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation ...

Page 66: ...ne 4 2 Audio Sound System Features Your computer 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 computer to allow you to record and playback sound anytime and anywhere On the left side of your computer y...

Page 67: ...nstalled 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 computer Pointing the Start button Programs Accessories then Entertainment you will find the Multimedia p...

Page 68: ...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 computer 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 69: ...rder are 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 Combo drive Since you could record sound from different input sources...

Page 70: ... off each 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 Combo drive with audio music you must click on CD Player ...

Page 71: ...rocedure for recording voice USING THE BUILT IN COMBO DRIVE You would normally use the Combo drive for recording audio music from the Audio CD Follow these steps 1 Activate CD Player volume on the Recording Control as discussed earlier 2 Run the Sound Recorder program 3 Insert the audio CD into the Combo drive Unless you have disabled the CD auto insertion notification for supporting Suspend mode ...

Page 72: ... the Record button 6 Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button You can adjust the volume control so you can also hear the music while in recording 4 6 Playing Audio and Sound Your computer 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 ...

Page 73: ...cessories and then Entertainment 2 Click on Windows Media Player to start program 3 Click on the File 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 computer 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...

Page 74: ...th soundtracks subtitles and different languages Much more the DVD ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well It also works the same as the CD ROM To playback DVD titles you would need a software MPEG 2 program and the DVD ROM drive at least Your Notebook computer has installed Windows XP for operation system and its Windows Media Pla...

Page 75: ... In addition to these conventional DVD player tasks you can also retrieve information about each disc from the Internet Figure 4 7 To play a DVD On the Play menu point to DVD VCD or CD Audio and then click the drive that contains the DVD In the Playlist pane click a DVD title or chapter name if appropriate To eject a disc on the Play menu click Eject To play a selected title in a DVD repeatedly on...

Page 76: ...o CD R or CD RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining The CD R disc can be written several times until the CD R is full the CD RW disc furthermore can write and erase data repeatedly Please refer to the related user manual about the CD RW software Please pay attention to the copyright of the software or data you want to backup Backup or distribute the software or data might be illegal ac...

Page 77: ...scribes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook You can attach a printer or mouse connect an external monitor and keyboard or any other peripheral device You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step by step instructions depicted in this chapter ...

Page 78: ...off Microsoft HP Compaq Intel Agere NEC and Philip are seven core members of USB IF 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 computer and its peripherals 40 times faster than USB 1 1 However USB 2 0 is fully...

Page 79: ...onitor power switch is turned off The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external 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 back of your computer Se...

Page 80: ...5 3 Using the External Audio System At the left side of your computer you will find the built in audio ports You can connect Microphone jacks earphone or powered speaker To connect to a audio jack 1 Locate the audio port Microphone Headphone that you want to use to the target device 2 Plug the jack into the port on the left side of the system If you use external speakers and experience the sound d...

Page 81: ...nected with RJ 45 connectors The 100Base TX is based on the older Ethernet standard Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet The built in LAN module 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 notebook shipping carton Each end of the cable has a RJ 45 con...

Page 82: ...e network department of your company for more details This computer 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 You can connect to the wireless LAN Access Point without insert extra wireless LAN card into the PCMCI...

Page 83: ...a standard wall outlet 3 Connect the other end of the cable into the computer modem port The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission Contact your service provider for more information The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable Longer cables are available at your local electronics store ...

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Page 85: ...date disk drive configuration and password setup This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again This chapter discusses on how you will activate the BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your computer to run smoothly If you are not ...

Page 86: ...Whenever you turn on the computer 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 follow...

Page 87: ...ys 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 and exit Discard Chan...

Page 88: ...ory 640 KB Extended Memory 457728 KB CPU Type Celeron M Processor CPU Speed 1730 MHz BIOS Version 0 4A 2A16 8A20 F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit 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 computer Enter the current time for reach field and use the Tab Shift Tab or Enter...

Page 89: ... other value can be edited IDE Channel 1 Master This field is for information only as the BIOS automatically detects the optical drive 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 of extended memory found by the BIOS during Power On Self Test POST CPU Type This field reports...

Page 90: ...IO 4 DMA 2 Ultra DMA Mode Mode 6 SMART Monitoring Enable F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit 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 DVD User Auto or None by pressing Space bar Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during ...

Page 91: ...A Mode Mode 2 SMART Monitoring Disabled F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit 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 DVD User Auto or None by pressing Space bar Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on Set this...

Page 92: ...T Local Bus IDE adapter Both Legacy USB Support Enabled LAN Boot Control Disabled No Execute Mode Mem Protection Enabled F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Boot time Diagnostic Screen Display the diagnostic screen during boot Summary Screen Displays system configuration on boot Frame Buffer Size All items on this menu ca...

Page 93: ...SB device LAN Boot Control Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for booting the notebook from Network or not No Execute Mode Mem Protection When disabled forces the Execute Disable Bit Capability extended feature bit to always return 0 6 4 Security Menu Setup Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear User Password Is Clear Superviso...

Page 94: ...d in system booting and resuming from suspend mode When you press Enter in this field the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears Enter a new password with up to 8 alpha numeric characters and then re enter it for confirmation Set User Password This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode But if the Write ...

Page 95: ...rive configure devices 4 USB Storage Disk Up or Down arrows 5 Boot from LAN Select a device and moves the device up or down F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit This page allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first To select the boot device you can use the up or down arrow key the...

Page 96: ...Save Changes F1 Help Select Item F5 F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program Load Se...

Page 97: ...n 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 system has been successfully run this program a message similar to the following appears Flash memory has been successfully programmed press any key to restart the system If the ...

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Page 99: ...Using Options 7 99 7 Using Options This chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook You can upgrade your system for specific requirements ...

Page 100: ...cated inside your computer The table below lists the possible combinations of different memory module and memory size Please contact dealer for changing or adding DDR2 SDRAM module It is not available for users to change it by themselves Based Memory Installing Memory Total 256 MB 0 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 768 MB 256 MB 1024 MB 1280 MB 512 MB 0 MB 512 MB 512 MB 256 MB 768 MB 5...

Page 101: ...em The 256MB 512MB and 1024MB memory modules are available To install the memory module 1 Make sure the system is powered off the battery also is removed and that no peripheral devices are attached 2 Turn the computer upside down and locate the screw that secures the DIMM door at the underside of the notebook 3 Remove the screws and open the DIMM cover by your finger 4 Locate the memory module int...

Page 102: ...ry module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked 6 Put the DIMM door back and secure the screw on the DIMM door 7 Turn the system over To remove a memory module push the locking tabs aside from the memory module until the module pops up Then remove the memory module 7 2 Hard Disk Upgrade Your notebook computer offers one 2 5 format 9 5mm height hard disk If the volume does not fit your nee...

Page 103: ...er as Auto on BIOS setup menu Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu Then boot the system by using WinXP CD ROM and the system will detect 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 ...

Page 104: ...Notebook User Guide 104 Please contact dealer for adding or changing this module Any damage that caused by inappropriately adding or changing this module will not be under warranty ...

Page 105: ...omputing and multimedia technology Lightweight and compact your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business personal productivity and professional applications it is ideal for use in the office at home and on the road Your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs ...

Page 106: ...ing Instead use moisture sheet or a cloth for cleaning The socket outlet shall be installed near the notebook computer and shall be easily accessible Please keep the notebook computer from humidity Lay the notebook computer on a reliable surface when installing A drop or fall may cause injury The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence the notebook computer can be protected from ove...

Page 107: ...not step on it Do not place anything over the power cord All cautions and warnings on the notebook computer should be noted If the notebook computer is not in use for a long time disconnect 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 notebook computer For safety reason the not...

Page 108: ...vice The sound pressure level at the operator s position according to IEC 60704 1 is equal or less than 70dB A 8 2 Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard use a soft lint free cloth slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit Never use alcohol petroleum based solvents or harsh de...

Page 109: ...s in inactivity for some time Adding screen savers is also acceptable Follow the safety guidelines mentioned earlier and how to clean your computer 8 4 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Losing your data has the same consequences as a system break down Users must make it a habit of doing hard disk maintenance every week or so Here is some maintenance you could do Always back up your data files from your h...

Page 110: ...ing the battery pack Handle batteries carefully Do not try to disassemble crush puncture open drop mutilate short external contacts disposed of in water or fire or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your computer Do not leave batteries in hot locat...

Page 111: ...ow these instructions Back up all needed files on your hard disk before traveling Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you leave 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 ...

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Page 113: ... Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual Designed with an advanced modular architecture your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs ...

Page 114: ...56MB 512MB or 1024MB modules DDR2 400 533 SDRAM modules LCD DISPLAY Widescreen 15 4 WXGA Color TFT LCD 1280x800 Maximum 16M true colors on all LCD display VGA SYSTEM Integrated VIA VN800 graphic engine Simultaneous LCD and external monitor CRT display Maximum 16 million colors on LCD display at 1280x800 resolution for 15 4 LCD Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1600x1200...

Page 115: ... speaker with wavetable support H W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible Built in dual speakers Audio input jacks for microphone MIC Audio output jack for external speaker or headphone Line Out Sound volume adjust by K B Hot Keys PCMCIA 32 bit CardBus PCI Local Bus PCMCIA controller Supports 1 x Type II PC card Supports 32 bit Cardbus Cards and 16 bit PC Cards TOUCHPAD Integrated Touchpad Serial USB ...

Page 116: ...IOS 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I O PORTS 1 x 15 pin VGA port 4 x Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 1 x LAN port 1 x Modem port WIRELESS DEVICES Mini PCI 802 11b g Wireless LAN Solution AC DC POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER Universal auto switching 100V 240V 65W adapter 19 Volt BATTERY Rechargeable 3 Cell 6 Cell Li ion battery pack with Smart Battery function Approximately 2 Hours for 6 cells Batter...

Page 117: ...System Specification A 117 WEIGHT AND DIMENSION 357 W x 271 D x 26 42 H mm Approximately 2 8 kg ...

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