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Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

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Audio Capability

The audio playback function supports 3D audio, 64-
voices DirectSound, and uses a hardware-based
wave-table.

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Communication Features

The system provides built-in Ethernet network
adapter for local network and 56K V.90 modem for
dial-up network.

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Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB ports

In addition to a full array of built-in I/O ports, the
notebook computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high
speed connection to high bandwidth digial video
devices and multiple USB ports for peripheral
devices.

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Wireless LAN (Optional)

The optional internal Wireless LAN module allows
your notebook to connect wirelessly to other
802.11b-enabled systems, devices, or network.

Summary of Contents for Webshox-Per4mance-35AS1

Page 1: ...Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 1 1 SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This section introduces the features and components of the notebook computer...

Page 2: ...ine An integrated AGP bus 2D 3D video processor for high performance graphics The integrated SiS650 graphic chip also incorporates an enhanced hardware based motion compensation engine which gives you...

Page 3: ...cal network and 56K V 90 modem for dial up network n Firewire IEEE1394 and USB ports In addition to a full array of built in I O ports the notebook computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high speed connec...

Page 4: ...USER S MANUAL 1 4 System at a Glance Top View 1 LCD Latch The LCD latches lock unlock the LCD panel 2 Built in Microphone The built in microphone records sound...

Page 5: ...battery charging status of the notebook See the LED Status Indicator Section for details 7 Touch Pad with Page Up Down Function The touch pad is a built in pointing device with functions similar to a...

Page 6: ...the sound in stereo 14 Internet Hot Key The Internet Hot Key launches the Internet Explore automatically in Windows XP or 2000 In other Windows O S you will need to activate a utility program in the...

Page 7: ...rive is where the floppy disk is read and written Press the ejection button to eject the floppy disk 4 Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where hot air is vented Do not block this airway completely 5...

Page 8: ...g and play standards 11 PS 2 Serial Port This is where you connect PS 2 type mouse or keyboard 12 Firewire IEEE1394 Port This is a high speed data port You may connect any Fire wire ready device to th...

Page 9: ...be upgraded to a larger capacity See Section 4 for instructions on a hard drive upgrade 2 Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook Pull on the batte...

Page 10: ...cks to the power jack DC in on the notebook 2 LED Lamp The LED lamp appears green when the unit is plugged into a valid AC source 3 Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant DC vo...

Page 11: ...k drive and or CD ROM drive is being accessed Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated Green light indicates the cap lock is activated Green light indicates the scroll lock is activated P...

Page 12: ...Fn F7 Increases Display Brightness Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness Fn Num Lock Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode w...

Page 13: ...plication Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Key Pad Press NumLock to enable the embedded numeric key pad The...

Page 14: ...t Button Page Up Down Button Equivalent Tapping Action Execution Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold t...

Page 15: ...display 1 Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting Fn F8 2 When working at your desk connect your notebook to an external monitor and disable the internal display Fn F4 3 Do not disable th...

Page 16: ...ns This notebook supports LCD and CRT displays in Mirror mode or Multimonitor Mode In the Mirror mode both displays show the same content In the Multimonitor mode the system allows you to open and wor...

Page 17: ...or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Voice Recording You need to use audio processing software to enable the built in microp...

Page 18: ...y where its telecommunication system may be different to others To change the modem setting do the following 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click on Modem Settings icon You will see a...

Page 19: ...nsert one end of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45...

Page 20: ...ow the signal quality meter do the following Double click the Wireless icon on the Taskbar and select Link Info tab or alternatively go to Start Settings Control Panel Prism Settings Note Make sure th...

Page 21: ...g Mode Select 802 11 AdHoc Mode SSID Enter the same name if two or more than two system are to establish wireless connection Tx Rate Select Fully Automatic for transmission rate PS Mode Select Disable...

Page 22: ...Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 1 SECTION 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING In this section you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems...

Page 23: ...he error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions n Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices a...

Page 24: ...rs and microphone will not work n If external devices such as USB camera scanner SCSI card do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the dev...

Page 25: ...edia icon or Sounds and Audio Device Property icon In the Volume page make sure that SiS 7012 Wave is the playback device Sound can not be recorded n Double click the speaker icon on the lower right c...

Page 26: ...ve is making abnormal whining noises n You should back up your files as soon as possible n Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the fan or other devices The hard disk dr...

Page 27: ...M drive does not work n Try rebooting the system n The disk is damaged or files are not readable n After you have inserted a CD ROM disk it may take a moment before you can access its content The driv...

Page 28: ...F4 to make sure the notebook is not in the CRT output only mode The screen is difficult to read n Press Fn F7 to increase the screen brightness n The display resolution should at least be set to 1024...

Page 29: ...sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry n Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad...

Page 30: ...derneath the keyboard See Section 4 on how to remove the keyboard If you are not sure how this i s done return the notebook to the dealer Infrared Problems The infrared communication port does not wor...

Page 31: ...odule may not be installed properly n The memory module may be defective n This system s graphic engine shares a portion of the system s DRAM as its frame buffer How much is being shared depends on th...

Page 32: ...es n Be sure to disable Call Waiting n Be sure to have the correct country setting where your notebook is used Start Settings Control Panel Modem Settings Configuration In the Country pull down manual...

Page 33: ...Replace update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve this problem n Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good n The hub o...

Page 34: ...ere the notebook automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly n Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still res...

Page 35: ...ed The battery life gets shorter and shorter n The battery has a finite life of about 500 charge cycles If your battery is over one or two years old it may be time to have it replaced n Try a higher p...

Page 36: ...printer vendor for assistance n Try rebooting the system with the printer powered up and connected first The printer does not print what s on the screen n The information displayed on the screen may n...

Page 37: ...e Device Manager You should see an entry which reads IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed proper...

Page 38: ...Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION A 1 APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION...

Page 39: ...alt 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2 5 Volt 64 bit bus l Memory Expanssion Total of Two 200 pin DDR SO DIMM sockets Max 1GBx2 LCD l Display Panel 15 0 inch XGA active matrix TFT display with up to 16M colo...

Page 40: ...Modem Controller integrated with MDC card MC 97 Modem support l Transmission Speed V 90 K56flex for download data speed up to 56000bps V 34 V 17 V 29 protocol supported LAN l Network Adapter SiS961 wi...

Page 41: ...nnector l Audio Port One microphone in jack One headphone audio out jack l Parallel Port One 25 pinparallel connector l Firewire One Fireware IEEE1394 host connector l USB Port Three USB connectors l...

Page 42: ...ower Interface l Security Two Level Password Protection l Other Features 32bit access Ultra DMA PIO5 Mode support Multi boot capability Operating System l O S Microsoft Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP Micros...

Page 43: ...Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES B 1 APPENDIX B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES...

Page 44: ...radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacture...

Page 45: ...dealer U S and Canada n The cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified n The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are 1 No 18 AWG 2 Type SJ and 3 3 conductor n The cord set must have a rated...

Page 46: ...water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention n Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F n To obtain a replacement battery contact your local dealer n Do not exp...

Page 47: ...isassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increase the potential...

Page 48: ...type recommand par le constructer Mettre au r but les batteries usag es confor m ment aux instructions du fabricant VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgem en Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch d...

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