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Page 3: ...or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer Trademarks AutoCAD and Autoshade are trademarks of Autodesk Inc IBM OS 2 and VGA are trademarks of International Busine...

Page 4: ...erence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures R...

Page 5: ...y Pack 22 Chapter 4 Using the Notebook Computer 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen Display 23 The TouchPad 26 Data Storage and Retrieval 26 Power Saving Modes 28 Resetting the System 31 Chapter 5 Desktop Ope...

Page 6: ...g a Problem 73 Checking Cables and Connections 74 The Power On Self Test 75 General Hardware Problems 75 Contacting Your Dealer 77 Chapter 12 How do I Expand my Notebook 79 Upgrading your Memory 79 Ea...

Page 7: ...gences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Personal Inventory This Notebook computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing Use this section to keep notes a...

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Page 9: ...efore using your system Whether or not you are an experienced user you should consult on the Troubleshooting Chapter if you encounter any problems with your notebook The check mark symbol indicates th...

Page 10: ...able surface when installed A drop or fall could cause injury Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connecting the equipment to the power outlet Place the power cord in such a w...

Page 11: ...or power cord set selection The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a CEE22 EN6032 IEC 320 appliance inlet For...

Page 12: ...eam Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instr...

Page 13: ...telle zu berpr fung Netzlabel oder Netzstecker sind besch digt Fl ssigkeit ist in das Ger t eingedrungen Das Ger t war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt Wenn das Ger t nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend...

Page 14: ...dem jeweiligen Land f r die Sicherheitspr fung zust ndig ist tragen Das Kabel muss vom HAR harmonisierten Typ H05VV F sein Das Kabel Set muss eine Stromkapazit t von mindestens 2 5 Ampere haben und S...

Page 15: ...tellers Entfernen Sie den Akku auf keinen Fall bei eingeschaltetem Notebook da hierdurch Daten verloren gehen k nnten Der Netzeingabeanschluss dient als Hauptschalter des Ger ts Things you must rememb...

Page 16: ...omputer will run well wherever you re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your system s parts There are some things you can tolerate that the computer can t thin...

Page 17: ...connectivity A Media solution is a combination of Windows XP software augmented by InterVideo WinCinema including WinDVR for watching television WinDVD for viewing movies and WinRIP playing music plus...

Page 18: ...f the Notebook you will find a retaining latch on the display panel that locks the display in closed position when the Notebook is not in use 1 2 3 Locate the display latch on the front of the unit Sl...

Page 19: ...system from damaged if it exceed the temperature limit In the windows environment the lid switch will be controlled by Windows With the LCD screen open you will see several features important for ope...

Page 20: ...Music DVD TV function will only be applicable when the InterVideo applications on the Support CD is installed into your system The Outlook Explorer application will automatically installed after the...

Page 21: ...ntrol The Stop Button The Previous Track Button The Play Pause Button The Next Track Button The Volume Down Button The Volume Up Button Audio DJ Power Button You will not be able to use this button to...

Page 22: ...The Left Side 1 2 3 4 DC IN Connector PCMCIA Socket Cover PCMCIA Socket Button USB Ports LED Indicators 1 Battery Charge This LED will light when the battery is in charging mode 14...

Page 23: ...The Right Side 1 2 Card Reader Card Reader Eject Button Aside from the CardReader function this model provides another kind of option with the RAID function that lets you respond for unexpected hardwa...

Page 24: ...all outlet before servicing or disassembling this equipment To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord 8 9 10 11 12 13 1394 Port USB Ports Microsoft Media Cent...

Page 25: ...The Bottom Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Hard Disk Drive Card Reader Battery Battery Release Latch CPU Compartment Expansion Compartment Optical Drive Release Latch Optical Drive 17...

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Page 27: ...t voltage can range anywhere from 100 to 240 volts covering the standard voltages available in almost every country The power cord for the AC adapter requires a three hole grounded AC outlet To connec...

Page 28: ...Notebook before turning it back on turning the power on and off in rapid succession can damage the Notebook s electrical circuitry Turning On Your Notebook Computer Turn on your Notebook by pressing...

Page 29: ...l only All batteries are not the same and therefore should not be treated as such Using the wrong battery could cause serious damage to your computer and yourself through toxic emissions Inserting and...

Page 30: ...battery will now be angled slightly out of the bay Hold the battery at the finger grip and lift it out of the compartment Charging the Battery Pack The installed battery pack charges automatically an...

Page 31: ...T simultaneous LCD CRT simultaneous LCD TV simultaneous LCD CRT TV LCD Care LCD screens are delicate devices that need careful handling Please pay attention to the following precautions When you are n...

Page 32: ...mesaving features of Windows software The function keys F1 F12 on the top row of the keyboard serve different purposes and carry out different tasks depending on the application you are running The cu...

Page 33: ...level Fn F8 Increases the brightness level Fn F10 Use this key combination to expand your video screen or reset to its original size Fn F12 This key combination toggles the display between the LCD CRT...

Page 34: ...a pressure sensitive device Please take note of the following precautions Make sure the TouchPad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the TouchPad if your fingers are di...

Page 35: ...tore discs in a cool dry place not to damage the disc Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use DVD ROM cleaning kits Do not bend or drop the discs PCMCIA Cards and Expansion Soc...

Page 36: ...power system including the AC Adapter the battery system recharging the battery and tips for conserving battery power The power system is comprised of two parts the AC Adapter and the battery system...

Page 37: ...charged Turn On the notebook let the battery run down until the battery is in low low state and you hear a warning beeps The system will automatically enter the Suspend mode You can now connect the A...

Page 38: ...aning Continuous beeping every 1 5 seconds Battery Low Indicates that there is 10 to15 minutes charge remaining Beeping accelerates Battery Low Low Indicates that there is 1 to 2 minutes of battery ch...

Page 39: ...t This key combination acts as software reset switch when you encounter hardware or software problems which lock up the Notebook If this key combination does not shut down the Notebook you can reset t...

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Page 41: ...vices can be connected to the Line in jack Audio Volume Control The Notebook is equipped with hot key volume controls Pressing the Fn F3 hot key combination decreases the audio output volume press the...

Page 42: ...ve finished installing it press FN F12 simultaneously to change the display Installing the Printer Simply connect the enclosed cable to connect the notebook computer USB port to the printer You also h...

Page 43: ...this notebook according to the methods described on the rear and then use a phone cable to connect the slot on the modem to the jack of the phone line The hardware installation is complete Then follow...

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Page 45: ...figure such items as Hard drives and peripherals Boot up Drive Sequence Password protection Power Management Features The settings made in the BIOS Setup program intimately affect how the Notebook per...

Page 46: ...fault system device used to locate and load the Operating System and for booting up the Notebook Exit Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the Setup program To access the menu...

Page 47: ...parameters for the current menu to their default values F10 Save and Exit Enter Will select a sub menu or show a range of options for a field Launching Submenus Note that a right pointer symbol appea...

Page 48: ...t the Setup Program Refer to the Exit menu section of this chapter for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program The Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed the followi...

Page 49: ...advanced menu If your system support InterVideo application select the InterVideo item from the Shortcut Key Working With selection menu If your system supports the WinXP MCE application select the W...

Page 50: ...The Security Menu The Notebook s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources data and the BIOS Setup Program 42...

Page 51: ...ot the system You can also configure the way that the system will boot up To make changes select Boot from the menu bar The following screen appears Use the up and down arrows to select the boot devic...

Page 52: ...Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program you should save your changes and exit Setup Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu...

Page 53: ...performance RAID disk drives are used frequently on servers but aren t generally necessary for personal computers There are number of different RAID levels Level 0 Provides data striping spreading out...

Page 54: ...application has been properly installed Installing the System OS The support CD that comes along with your package contain the RAID driver for you to install in order to run this application Insert th...

Page 55: ...ette inserted inside to your notebook computer Insert your OS CD into the optical drive Power on your computer and boot directly from the OS CD Follow the instruction on the display and press the F6 b...

Page 56: ...Again press the Enter key to select the Win XP OS and proceed with the installation of the Win XP on your system 48...

Page 57: ...ou to enjoy entertainment choices together in one place easily accessible from anywhere in the room This will benefits the consumers to enjoy Media Center experience in their own living room For more...

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Page 59: ...tute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Installing VGA Display D...

Page 60: ...ct Run Type the following D Driver 1GLAN Setup exe If D is not your DVD ROM drive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on scre...

Page 61: ...ive substitute D with the correct drive letter Click on Setup to begin the Installation Wizard Follow the Wizard s on screen instructions to complete the installation Restart the system Manual Install...

Page 62: ...2KXP Please follow these instructions to install the driver Please follow these instructions to install the driver Insert the CD ROM Driver into your CD ROM DVD ROM drive Click Start and Select Run Ty...

Page 63: ...Please follow these instructions to install the driver From Start click on the My Computer icon and click the View System Information Click on the Hardware tab from the System Properties dialog window...

Page 64: ...y Properties window select the Settings tab and click on the Advanced tab to enter the Multiple Monitors on ATi MOBILITY RADEON 9600 Series Properties window Please take note that the VGA chipset for...

Page 65: ...er allows three simultaneous outputs to LCD CRT LCD CRT TV LCD LCD TV and CRT Before proceeding be sure the monitor is connected to the computer User can also use hotkeys by typing the name that corre...

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Page 67: ...Color You can adjust the right resolution for your screen display 59...

Page 68: ...Options Display all the items concerning the ATI related function 60...

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Page 71: ...ther sit in front of your monitor controlling the video with menu commands toolbar buttons as well as the TV Tuner or lay back in your chair with the remote control pad in your hand For more detailed...

Page 72: ...ur favorite music Under DOS mode When the system is power off and on AC mode pressing this button will automatically open the audio application to listen to your favorite music WinDVR Mode Cable Conne...

Page 73: ...ere is no need to change this setting If you are working outside your country you are required to adjust the setting of our video source From the WinDVR window click on your mouse right button and sel...

Page 74: ...ge display size to full screen Mute Mute or restore sound when watching TV C C Close Caption Display overlay text caption MTS SAP Switch TV sound mode to mono stereo or SAP Scan Auto scan Scans all av...

Page 75: ...crease and decrease sound Stop Stops functions such as record play rewind forward and pause Play Pause Plays or pauses a scene Record Records TV and encodes it into MPEG I II format TimeShift Pauses l...

Page 76: ...r right Cancel Cancel last operation Select Right click menu for selection Speed Speed up the play CHAPTER Previous Next Selects previous or next chapter Volume Volume up and down Increase and decreas...

Page 77: ...MCE application you will have to use the Microsoft Remote Control that comes with your package To choose between these two applications please proceed to BIOS Setup and select the Advanced menu From t...

Page 78: ...c Arrow Up and Down Navigates up or down Arrow Left and Right Navigates left or right Cancel Cancel last operation Select Right click menu for selection Track Previous Next Plays previous or next trac...

Page 79: ...cation when the system is off Mute Mute or restore sound when listening audio DJ Volume Volume up and down Increase and decrease sound REW Play disc in fast reverse mode FWD Play disc in fast forward...

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Page 81: ...solving the problem The problems that you will encounter can be divided into two basic categories hardware problems and software problems Hardware problems can be further divided into electrical and...

Page 82: ...may also need to check the fuses and breakers in your electric box If the outlet is controlled by a wall switch make sure that the switch is on If the outlet is controlled by a dimmer switch use a di...

Page 83: ...s that furnish important information on the power on and boot processes such as memory status These non critical malfunctions are those that cause incorrect results that may not be readily apparent An...

Page 84: ...tup Utility If the date and time become incorrect after a short time your CMOS battery may be depleted Contact your dealer to change the battery You hear irregular beeps during operation of the Notebo...

Page 85: ...rates in full speed to lower down the temperature of the system When the system temperature reduces into normal condition then the fan will gradually slow down into its normal speed Contacting Your De...

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Page 87: ...on the 4 grip of the keyboard attaching to the slot Use any card to release the keyboard by inserting on the 4 grip attaching the keyboard Turn over the keyboard and locate for the RAM module compartm...

Page 88: ...drive before attempting o change the hard drive Make sure that before you install a new drive all the files in your system should be backed up This system provides you with two hard drive slots if you...

Page 89: ...re the screw holes on the cover align completely with the screw holes in the case Secure the cover with the two screws If your system supports RAID As mention on previous Chapter on RAID setting the R...

Page 90: ...s a 6 in 1 card reader module that is swappable with the 2nd HDD CPU Upgrade To upgrade your CPU follow the procedures below 1 2 Turn the notebook over so that the rear ports are facing you Locate for...

Page 91: ...carefully After loosening one screw be certain that the next to be loosen should be the screw on its adjacent side as shown on the illustration Be sure to loosen all the screws first before removing...

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Page 93: ...B L2 cache on die CPU front side bus FSB 533 MHz supports Hyper Threading Technology Mobile Intel P4 Prescott series above 2 8G CPU 1 MB L2 cache on die CPU front side bus FSB 533 MHz supports Hyper T...

Page 94: ...se interface Integrated PCI to LPC bridge LPC 1 0 Compliance Memory Main Memory 2 expandable memory slot up to 1GB with 512Mb technology 128 256 512 MB memory module options Two 200pin DDR SODIMM type...

Page 95: ...and ATAPI devices Allows byte boundary memory region during Bus Master DMA transfers which benefits operating systems or applications which has odd byte boundary memory transfers Dual independent data...

Page 96: ...r Japan full size keyboard alike pitch 300 mm keyboard with key stroke 3 0mm Twelve function keys and Windows Function key Internal keyboard works a standard 101 102 desktop keyboard Audio Controller...

Page 97: ...in MDC V 90 56K Fax Modem TV Tuner Module Mini PCI Type3B Interface TV tuner with coaxial connector Philips mini tuner with Philips Video Audio decoder SAA7135 Supports NTSC PAL SECAM Adopt software...

Page 98: ...in female D connector USB 2 0 port x 4 MIC in Headphone jack w adaptor for 5 1 channel SP DIF support Audio jack x 3 supports 6 channels surround sound output RJ 11 jack for Fax Modem MDC 56K FAX Mode...

Page 99: ...and TMDS transmitter Comprehensive AGP support AGP3 0 mode 4X and 8X operation AGP2 0 mode 1 5V signaling only PCI 2 3 compliance using AGP electrical interface Graphic Memory Discrete 128MB DDR RAM...

Page 100: ...285 0 x 39 0 44 0 mm Options Mini PCI WLAN 802 11b 802 11g Built in wireless LAN antenna or 802 11b combo card modem WLAN 2nd HDD or 6 in 1 Card Reader Memory Extension Card Module bay DVD ROM Combo D...

Page 101: ...93 VGA driver Audio driver Touch Pad driver Modem driver LAN driver WLAN driver RAID driver Card reader driver AV function applications...

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