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Advanced Controls

Overview 3 - 1

Chapter 3: Advanced Controls

Overview

This chapter covers:

• Advanced video controls
• Power and battery management features
• Configuring the Infrared settings for FIR

Note

: All operating system pictures in this manual are from the

Microsoft

Windows XP

OS.

Drivers

You are unable to use
most advanced con-
trols until the neces-
sary drivers and
utilities are properly in-
stalled. If your system
hasn’t been properly
configured (your serv-
ice representative may
have already done that
for you), refer to

“What

to Install” on page 4 -
2

for installation in-

structions.

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Page 3: ...s of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trademarks of their re...

Page 4: ...If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferenc...

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

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

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

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

Page 9: ...or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects Battery D...

Page 10: ...icing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions When the power cord or AC DC...

Page 11: ...es from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters 6 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it wit...

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

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

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

Page 15: ...1 5 Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 6 PC Camera 1 7 LCD Panel 1 7 Microphone 1 7 LED Power Communication Indicators 1 7 LED Status Indicators 1 7 Hot Key Buttons 1 8 Close Cover Switch 1 8 Power Button...

Page 16: ...TV Tuner Module 1 22 Using The Computer 2 1 Overview 2 1 The Power Sources 2 2 AC Adapter 2 2 Battery 2 2 Recharging the Battery with the AC Adapter 2 3 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 2 3 Turnin...

Page 17: ...d Desktop Mode 3 10 Enabling TV Display 3 13 Power Management Features 3 14 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 3 14 Enabling Power Options 3 15 Conserving Power Individual Components 3 16 Turn...

Page 18: ...deo WinXP 4 13 USB 2 0 WinXP 4 13 PC Card PCMCIA WinXP 4 13 PC Camera WinXP 4 14 Hot Key WinXP 4 14 TouchPad WinXP 4 14 Wireless LAN WinXP 4 15 Bluetooth WinXP 4 15 Auto Mail WinXP 4 15 BIOS Utilities...

Page 19: ...stallation WinXP 7 7 Control Panel Options Bluetooth 7 8 Audio 7 8 Hyper Terminal 7 8 FAX WinXP 7 8 FAX Win2000 7 9 PC Camera 7 10 PC Camera Driver Installation Win2000 7 11 PC Camera Driver Installat...

Page 20: ...x A Specifications A 1 Processor A 1 Core Logic A 1 Structure A 1 Security A 1 Memory A 1 BIOS A 1 LCD A 2 Display A 2 Storage Devices A 2 Audio A 3 PC Card A 3 Interface A 3 Communication A 4 Power M...

Page 21: ...o refer to the What to Install on page 4 2 BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 and Upgrading The Computer on page 6 1 You may also find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced...

Page 22: ...dows XP etc have their own manuals as do applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs If you have questions about the operating systems or pro grams then please consult the appro...

Page 23: ...the box Before you begin please follow the safety instruc tions in the Preface 1 Remove all packing materials CDs DVDs floppy disks and any PC Cards 2 Securely attach any peripherals you want to use w...

Page 24: ...d by your operating system Further explanations of the various subsystems are covered in the chapter or pages indicated Getting to Know Your Computer The following graphics will help you to become fam...

Page 25: ...op cover 3 Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard 4 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 5 The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer give not...

Page 26: ...View with LCD Panel Open 1 Optional PC Camera 2 LCD 3 Built In Microphone 4 LED Power Communication Indicators 5 LED Status Indicators 6 Hot Key buttons 7 Close Cover Switch 8 Power Button 9 Keyboard...

Page 27: ...hone Record on your notebook computer with the built in microphone LED Power Communication Indicators These indicators display the system power status and battery status of the computer The third indi...

Page 28: ...ting system s power scheme sends the computer into a power saving state see Figure 3 13 on page 3 19 Power Button Press this button to turn your computer on or off see Turning on the Computer on page...

Page 29: ...e way as a two button mouse The right TouchPad button is the same as the right mouse button the left TouchPad button is the same as the left mouse button The central button may be used to scroll up an...

Page 30: ...connection to various peripheral devices e g external disk drives and digital cameras see note above Figure 1 3 Front View 1 LCD Latches 2 Consumer Infrared Transceiver functions with optional TV Tun...

Page 31: ...r system s vol ume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Infrared Transceiver The infrared transceiver enables communication between the computer and another similarly equipped device and...

Page 32: ...e two modules installed see Wireless LAN Bluetooth Modules on page 7 2 and LED Power Communication Indicators on page 2 6 Stereo Speakers Two built in speakers provide rich stereo sound Wireless Devic...

Page 33: ...rive please refer to CD DVD Device on page 2 12 3 4 1 5 2 Figure 1 4 Left Side View 1 CD Device Bay 2 USB 2 0 1 1 Port 3 Floppy Disk Drive 4 PC Card Slot 5 PC Card Slot Eject Button CD Emergency Eject...

Page 34: ...tem off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device 3 5 FDD Floppy Disk Drive This is a 3 5 1 44 MB fixed floppy disk drive...

Page 35: ...Introduction Right Side View Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store 1 Figure 1 5 Right Side View...

Page 36: ...ower your notebook Figure 1 6 Rear View 1 Vent 2 DC In Jack 3 2 USB 2 0 1 1 Ports 4 External Monitor CRT Port 5 Parallel Port 6 Serial Port 7 S Video Out Port 8 PS 2 Type Port 9 RJ 11 Phone Jack 10 RJ...

Page 37: ...plugged from the computer without the need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device External Monit...

Page 38: ...Display on page 3 13 PS 2 Type Port Connect an external PS 2 type mouse or keyboard to this port You can use a Y splitter if you want to attach both RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in...

Page 39: ...ofer or TV Tuner or 6 in 1 Flash Card Reader Note The RAM and option al Wireless LAN module are located under the CPU Heat sink Cover 1 1 2 4 5 3 6 CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening t...

Page 40: ...k Drive The internal hard disk drive is used to store your data See information on page 6 4 for information on upgrading replacing your hard disk drive Drive Warning Don t try to remove the hard disk...

Page 41: ...t externally visible please check with your service repre sentative If your configuration includes the Wireless LAN module make sure to install the driver see sidebar Bluetooth Module The Bluetooth mo...

Page 42: ...Memory Stick SM SmartMedia Card CF Compact Flash IBM Microdrive TV Tuner Module With the TV tuner installed you can watch TV video conference and capture still and video images on your computer The T...

Page 43: ...ease read this chapter This chapter includes The Power Sources Turning on the Computer The LED Indicators The Auto Mail Program The Hard Disk Drive The Floppy Disk Drive The CD DVD Device The PC Card...

Page 44: ...you to use your notebook computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase bat...

Page 45: ...nd to Battery Information on page 3 20 for more information on how to maintain the battery pack Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT e...

Page 46: ...pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Shutdown Note that you should always sh...

Page 47: ...icators are also visible when the top of your computer is closed LED Status Indicators Icon Color Description Green Floppy Hard disk CD Device activity Green Number Lock is activated Green Caps Lock i...

Page 48: ...New mail has arrived Fast Blinking Green New mail has arrived from users defined in the Special Group in Auto Mail Checker Green The optional Wireless LAN module is On Orange The optional Bluetooth mo...

Page 49: ...online to receive this notification note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol and your default mail program does not need to be open The Auto Mail Checker appears as an icon in the taskba...

Page 50: ...ptions for your mailserver name password pro gram and method s of notification Note Check with your Inter net Service Provider network administrator or Mail Service provid er for details on what to pu...

Page 51: ...may add the e mail addresses of those you wish to assign to your special group here The Mail LED will then blink fast when mail is received from members of this group if LED notification is enabled in...

Page 52: ...f your computer as seen be low Further details on removing and inserting the hard disk are available in Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 4 Power Safety Before attempting to access any of the in...

Page 53: ...n the BIOS refer to Boot Menu on page 5 14 Inserting Removing Floppy Disks When using the floppy drive always insert your floppy diskette with the label side facing up To remove the inserted diskette...

Page 54: ...force for the disc to click onto the tray s spindle Gently push the CD DVD tray in until its lock clicks and you are ready to start The busy indicator will light up while data is being accessed or whi...

Page 55: ...rite on the surface with a pen Do not attach paper or other materials to the surface of the disc Do not store or place the CD or DVD in high temperature areas Do not use benzene thinner or other clean...

Page 56: ...ection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth selection is permanent This can not be altered even if you change your operating system or you us...

Page 57: ...VD Region tab to bring up the control panel as seen in DVD Regional Codes Windows XP on page 2 14 To change the TV system to from PAL or NTSC see TV Format on page 3 13 DVD Regional Coding Region Geog...

Page 58: ...for one type II PC Card Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card see What to Install on page 4 2 Inserting and Removing PC Cards Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks i...

Page 59: ...eys After installing the Hot Key driver you can configure or change the settings Hot Key Function Activate the default e mail program Activate the default Internet browser Activate the user specified...

Page 60: ...press Enter 3 An Open dialog box will appear on the screen 4 Browse to the directory where the desired application exe see the sidebar program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open...

Page 61: ...escription Fn Function Key Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Resume Toggle Fn F5 Decrease Audio Volume Fn F6 Increase Audio Volume Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn F8 Decrease LCD Brightness Fn F9 Increase LCD Bri...

Page 62: ...e LED status indicators see LED Indicators on page 2 5 Activate Scroll Lock by pressing and holding the Fn key then press the Scr Lk key at the top right of the keyboard Special Characters Some softwa...

Page 63: ...2 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad icon in the taskbar or by going to the Mouse control panel in Windows Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then do...

Page 64: ...the Mouse control panel Click on Settings for Easy Launcher to get the settings options Click the New button and browse to any pro grams you wish to add to the menu Restart the computer and run Easy...

Page 65: ...new printers have a USB interface connection You may use any of the USB ports on your computer to connect the printer Install Instructions 1 Set up the printer according to its instructions unpacking...

Page 66: ...packing paper tray toner ink cartridge etc 2 Attach the parallel cable to the printer 3 Connect the printer s parallel cable to the parallel port at the rear of the computer see Rear View on page 1 16...

Page 67: ...FIR Note All operating system pictures in this manual are from the Microsoft Windows XP OS Drivers You are unable to use most advanced con trols until the neces sary drivers and utilities are properly...

Page 68: ...the lid adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on without any glare If necessary adjust the brightness controls Fn F8 F9 Protecting the LCD Do not allow any for eign objects i e paper or pl...

Page 69: ...ystem The driver interface shows the available options see LCD on page A 2 You can switch display devices from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed...

Page 70: ...el 2 Double click Display icon 3 In the Display Properties dialog box click Settings tab 4 In Screen area resolution move the slider to the preferred setting for resolution see in Figure 3 3 on page 3...

Page 71: ...3 5 3 When the Display Properties control panel is open click the Advanced but ton to bring up the options tabs Clicking through these tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you require 3 1 2 F...

Page 72: ...river Controls 3 Access the menus from ATI taskbar to get further help on display options TV options etc Right click the ATI icon in the taskbar and point to Help or Trou bleshooting Figure 3 4 Figure...

Page 73: ...connect it to the external monitor CRT port on the rear panel see Rear View on page 1 16 You can use the Fn F7 keys to toggle through the display options Vertical Refresh Rate The vertical refresh rat...

Page 74: ...Extended Desktop Mode 3 Not Available Single Either the LCD CRT or TV as a display device Multiple Clone The LCD CRT or TV outputting the same view you can apply different display modes with differen...

Page 75: ...sable button for the display device you wish to use Select ONE display as Primary the remaining as the Clone the Clone may operate in either Clone Mode or Extended Desktop Mode Primary Clone Displays...

Page 76: ...LCD and a CRT showing differ ent views in multiple display environments in Windows XP but this mode is NOT supported in Windows 2000 An Extended Desktop creates a desktop spanning multiple displays a...

Page 77: ...shown in Figure 3 7 the primary monitor is on the left the other display is on the right 12 With the Extended Desktop Mode enabled drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is t...

Page 78: ...Desktop mode back to Clone mode first uncheck the tick box to disable the Extended Desktop via the settings tab in the Display Properties control panel and click Apply see Extended Desktop Monitor Arr...

Page 79: ...the Displays tab Figure 3 6 on page 3 9 Further help is available to help you troubleshoot your TV connection through the menus accessed from the taskbar see Figure 3 4 on page 3 6 TV Format If you ne...

Page 80: ...ides the computer with enhanced power saving tech niques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example it enables the OS to s...

Page 81: ...abled through the control panel in your Windows sys tem Power Options With other operating systems you may have power management available so check your documentation You may conserve power through in...

Page 82: ...cified time Turn off Hard Disk The computer s hard disk motor will be turned off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time If the system reads or writes data the hard...

Page 83: ...bernate mode and Shutdown are the same in that the system is off and you need to press the power button to turn it on Their main difference is When you come back from hibernation you can return to whe...

Page 84: ...saves all of your information on a part of the HDD before it turns the system off Although it saves the most power it takes the longest time to return to full operation You can set your notebook to au...

Page 85: ...n Hibernate mode the LED will be off If you are in a power sav ing mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Sleep Button You may also config...

Page 86: ...ached Power Options settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life if configured ap propriately Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its p...

Page 87: ...p until the LED charging indicator light turns from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or af ter about 20 partial dis...

Page 88: ...these steps 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Wireless Link icon 3 Click Hardware tab then click Properties button 4 Select Advanced tab 5 Select Infrared Transce...

Page 89: ...e of the system components won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system required drivers and uti...

Page 90: ...DO NOT Install the drivers for them The optional TV tuner software is included on the CD ROM provided with the module Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drivers make sure that the Wire...

Page 91: ...y Windows this will be the high lighted option Navigate Browse to D You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to Navigate Browse to D In this case D is the driv...

Page 92: ...g the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the comput er Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is...

Page 93: ...e 4 12 Video page 4 7 page 4 13 USB 2 0 page 4 8 Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 after installing all the drivers to get support for USB 2 0 PC Card PCMCIA page 4 8 page 4 13 PC Camera See page 7 11...

Page 94: ...tall Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 after installing all the drivers Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drivers make sure that the Wireless Module ON OFF switch is turned OFF until you co...

Page 95: ...is ready for dial up configuration LAN Win2000 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers lan Setup exe and click OK 3 To continue click Next 4 Click Finish then restart the computer 5 The...

Page 96: ...n ager button 2 Click Device Manager tab then click next to PCMCIA if its sub items are not shown 3 Double click Generic CardBus Controller and click the Driver tab 4 Click Update Driver button 5 When...

Page 97: ...and then click Hardware tab Device Man ager button 2 Click next to Mice and other pointing devices if its sub items are not shown 3 Double click PS 2 Compatible Mouse and click Driver tab 4 Click Upda...

Page 98: ...2000 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers AutoMail SETUP EXE and click OK 3 To continue click Next Next 4 Click Finish then restart your computer 5 Run the program from the Start menu...

Page 99: ...tallation process for the Audio driver After you have installed all the drivers you may then configure the language options Windows XP Service Pack 1 Make sure that you install Windows XP Service Pack...

Page 100: ...se to D Drivers MODEM WINXP Setup exe and click OK 3 The driver will install and quit the installer menu automatically The modem is ready for dial up configuration LAN WinXP 1 Click Start menu Run 2 N...

Page 101: ...oint to but don t click just highlight it My Computer Right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 3 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device M...

Page 102: ...t menu then point to but don t click just highlight it My Computer Right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 3 3 Click the Hardware tab then c...

Page 103: ...t menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers AutoMail SETUP EXE and click OK 3 To continue click Next Next 4 Click Finish then restart your computer 5 Run the program from the Start menu point to Program...

Page 104: ...Drivers Utilities 4 16 4...

Page 105: ...gs found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the settings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general r...

Page 106: ...gs as they will already be set for your computer However the following is a quick reference to the most important settings you may need to change at some point Option Page Purpose Boot Order 5 14 Spec...

Page 107: ...ou can t get into Setup without rebooting POST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 HDD identification notice 5 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pi...

Page 108: ...r authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the...

Page 109: ...Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen in Figure 5 1 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard E...

Page 110: ...n If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the right side of each screen explains the high...

Page 111: ...to re flect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Men...

Page 112: ...he computer s HDD bay These items are configured au tomatically for you Secondary Master Main Menu Pressing Enter under opens the sub menu to show the configuration of the CD device These items are co...

Page 113: ...operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly Note An incorrect setting can cause some operating systems to display unexpected behavior Setup Warning Setting itmes on thi...

Page 114: ...ll display information on your CPU type Graphics Aperture Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control The AGP aperture is an area of system RAM reserved for use by the comput er s video system for storing...

Page 115: ...se can be left to the default settings however you may wish to use certain devices that require settings to be adjusted accordingly Check the documentation for any such devices to see what settings ar...

Page 116: ...work passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Se...

Page 117: ...not a substi tute for proper virus protection supplied by updated anti virus software This is merely an extra safeguard see Viruses on page 8 4 Password on boot Security Menu After setting the supervi...

Page 118: ...oot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help...

Page 119: ...th an operating system already installed on Drive C If you wish to boot from a CD ROM you will need to add it to the boot order As a general rule the order below is recommended 1 Removable Devices usu...

Page 120: ...nu Set the Network Boot option as the first prior ity in the list Save the changes and exit At startup press and hold the Shift and F10 keys Configure the network protocol Save the settings to automat...

Page 121: ...to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 7 Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Valu...

Page 122: ...BIOS Utilities 5 18 5...

Page 123: ...ver A small regular slotted screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an anti static wrist strap to ground yourself because static electri...

Page 124: ...e necessary equipment You re not in the correct environment You doubt your abilities Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or replace the component s Power Safe...

Page 125: ...ocess 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Remove screws from the battery cover and remove the cover 3 Carefully use a small screwdriver disconnect the battery cable at point 4 Lift the battery...

Page 126: ...2 Remove screws from the hard disk cover and remove the cover 3 Disconnect the hard disk cable at point by carefully but firmly gripping the plastic loop and easing it upwards 4 Lift the HDD assembly...

Page 127: ...nd pay careful attention to the orientation of the disk in the case 8 Insert the new HDD into the case and replace screws 9 Reconnect the HDD connector cable see sidebar 10 Reverse the removal procedu...

Page 128: ...or 200 pin Small Outline Dual In line SO DIMM type memory modules supporting DDR SDRAM SODIMM 2 5V DDR 200 DDR 266 DDR 333 The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB The SO DIMMs support ed are 128M...

Page 129: ...screws from the memory socket cover 3 Carefully lift up the memory socket cover a fan cable is still attached to the mainboard and there is no need to disconnect it and set it on the computer 4 Remov...

Page 130: ...remove it 7 Repeat the process for the second module if necessary 8 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 1 2 1 1 2 3 Contact Warning Be...

Page 131: ...T FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 11 Replace the memory socket co...

Page 132: ...anged CD Device Upgrade Process 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Remove screws from the memory socket cover 3 Carefully lift up the memory socket cover a fan cable is still attached to the m...

Page 133: ...5 Insert the new device and carefully slide it into the computer the device only fits one way DO NOT FORCE IT the screw holes should line up 6 Replace the memory socket cover be careful with the fan c...

Page 134: ...ll need to contact your customer service representa tive We recommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incor rectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is no...

Page 135: ...dules Sub Woofer Flash Card Reader TV Tuner Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drivers make sure that the Wireless Module ON OFF switch is turned OFF until you come to install the driv...

Page 136: ...the Auto Mail program and mail is incom ing then the mail notification warning will be shown see LED Power Communication Indicators on page 2 6 If you have both wireless modules turning the ON OFF sw...

Page 137: ...dd a shortcut to the WLAN utility on the desk top 8 Follow the instructions to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed and click Yes if asked if you...

Page 138: ...nd New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel 4 Insert the Wireless LAN CD ROM into the CD drive 5 The program will run automatically 6 Click Next Next Yes Next Next 7 Click Yes if you wish to add a sho...

Page 139: ...Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel and click OK if you see Unsafe Removal of Device 7 Click Start menu Run 8 Navigate Browse to the top level of the CD D and click OK 9 Click Install Drivers and App...

Page 140: ...skbar If this is the case then fol low this procedure 1 Go to the Sounds Multimedia Control Panel Start Menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds Multime dia icon...

Page 141: ...the license agreement then click Next 8 Click Next Install click OK if asked if you want to continue 9 When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears select Install from a list or specific location Advanc...

Page 142: ...lt device is the Realtek AC97 Audio Hyper Terminal 1 Go to Start menu and click Programs All Programs then point to Acces sories Communications HyperTerminal 2 Double Click your connection and make su...

Page 143: ...2 Click Advanced Options tab and click the Open Fax Service Management Console button 3 Click Devices in the Tree window on the left 4 The fax devices will be displayed in the right window with the d...

Page 144: ...tall the de vice driver for it as indicated in the following pages only install the drivers for the optional modules you have purchased After installing the driver you can run the application software...

Page 145: ...up the Found New Hardware Wizard for the USB PC Camera 301P 8 If you see the Found New Hardware Wizard follow the procedure below otherwise go to step 13 9 Click Next 10 Select Search for a suitable...

Page 146: ...ard for the Universal Serial Bus USB Controller appear first click Cancel to close the window 8 Click Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next 9 Select Search for the best dri...

Page 147: ...e tab 3 Click Options Volume Control and scroll down and click Properties 4 Click Recording Adjust volume for and click Microphone check box then click OK 5 Make sure the Select check box in the Recor...

Page 148: ...7 14 PC Camera 7 Windows 2000 Audio Setup continued Make sure the Select check box in the Mi crophone section is checked and boost the volume as high as it will go Close the windows Figure 7 1 Audio...

Page 149: ...tured Video As choose a file name and location then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the AMCAP program you will only be asked to set the capture file...

Page 150: ...AMCAP program is flickering you can try to adjust the option from the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the AMCAP program from the Start Programs menu 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video...

Page 151: ...odule enhances the audio output with a deep precise bass sound 6 in 1 Flash Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage cards The formats which can be read include M...

Page 152: ...and video images on your computer The TV tuner comes with a remote control unit and quick start guide Consult the guides for full instructions on how to use the TV tuner and software The TV tuner incl...

Page 153: ...s make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what...

Page 154: ...tions anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the Fn F4 key combination see System Resume on page 3 18 or by pressing the power but ton to wake...

Page 155: ...rams to run at times when you are not using your computer You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep...

Page 156: ...ources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus programs to check all e mail attachments...

Page 157: ...looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the doc...

Page 158: ...ings The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it wil...

Page 159: ...eck its settings You may also be using a PC Card device that is drawing a lot of power The notebook feels too hot Make sure the notebook is properly ventilated and the fan port is not blocked If this...

Page 160: ...down Adjust the volume control and connect the computer with the AC adapter Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make...

Page 161: ...c Keypad on page 2 19 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 see Opening the LCD on page 3 2 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure i...

Page 162: ...the screen using a soft clean dry cloth Many cleaning solutions can damage the LCD surface so you should follow the precautions outlined in the Preface Try to avoid touching the screen itself Even th...

Page 163: ...he computer is waking up from the Hibernate mode Problem Possible Cause Solution You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your...

Page 164: ...ot store important files you wish to keep for a long time on floppy disks As a general rule it is worth reformatting floppy disks regularly The floppy disk is write protected Undo the protection by mo...

Page 165: ...jack see Headphone Out Jack on page 1 11 Bluetooth Driver Audio Setup in Windows 2000 After installing the Bluetooth driver in Windows 2000 you may no longer hear any sound nor see the Volume icon in...

Page 166: ...y be a problem with the disc hardware or software Refer to your operating system manual for more information on the software and make sure you have the correct software installed for running video com...

Page 167: ...ce The PC Card or card driver is not compatible with the computer Check PC Card on page A 3 to check the compatibility of the card The PC Card driver is not installed Install the driver see What to In...

Page 168: ...e you read the documentation which comes with any new external device and make sure you install the driver for it as this will allow you to access any extra functions which come with your device Other...

Page 169: ...he printer or the paper is incorrect for the settings designated in your software Put more paper in the printer also fan the paper to make sure it doesn t stick together and cause a paper jam and chec...

Page 170: ...t go into a power saving mode when the battery is low No power saving options are enabled Use one of the Power Options presets The infrared device does not work The drivers if supplied with the device...

Page 171: ...to the modules DO NOT enable power and attempt to use both modules at the same time as this may cause a conflict The Wireless LAN or Bluetooth module cannot be configured The driver s for the module s...

Page 172: ...e is a problem installing the Audio drivers in Windows XP You have enabled Windows XP Multi Language Options Make sure that you do not enable any Multi Language Options when installing the drivers in...

Page 173: ...rted in Windows XP so DO NOT enable this option if you are using Windows 2000 If you have updated the Flash ROM BIOS from a previous version which did not have the CPU Hyper Threading option you must...

Page 174: ...Troubleshooting 8 22 8...

Page 175: ...C PGA2 package 478 pin Only notebooks with Pentium 4 processors of 3 06GHz support Hyper Threading see CPU Hyper Threading Advanced Menu on page 5 10 Core Logic SIS M645DX 962 Chipset M9 P Structure P...

Page 176: ...Dual View display monitor Storage Devices 3 5 3 mode Floppy Disk Drive Easy changeable 2 5 9 5 mm h Hard Disk Drive Supports Master mode IDE Supports PIO mode 4 ATA 33 66 100 133 Ultra DMA 12 7mm h D...

Page 177: ...SB 2 0 ports One Mini IEEE 1394 port One S Video Out port for TV output One serial port One parallel port LPT1 supporting ECP EPP One infrared transceiver supporting IrDA 1 1 FIR SIR ASKIR One consume...

Page 178: ...tory option Power Management Supports ACPI v1 0b Supports Hibernate mode Supports Standby mode Supports Battery low sleep Supports resume from modem ring Power Full range AC adapter AC Input 100 240V...

Page 179: ...7 5 h mm Weight 3 85 kg with battery Optional DVD ROM Drive CD RW Drive Combination Drive DVD RW Drive Software DVD player Wireless LAN module Bluetooth module PC Camera module 6 in 1 Flash Card Reade...

Page 180: ...A 6 A...

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