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Preface

Upgrading The Computer

Overview ..................................................................6-1

When Not to Upgrade  ............................................6-2

Removing the Battery ...............................................6-3

Battery Removal Process  .......................................6-3

Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive ...............................6-4

Hard Disk Upgrade Process  ...................................6-4

Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) ...................6-5

Memory Upgrade Process  ......................................6-5

Upgrading the Processor  ..........................................6-7

Troubleshooting

Overview ..................................................................7-1
Basic Hints and Tips  ................................................7-2
Backup and General Maintenance ............................7-3
Viruses ......................................................................7-4
Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software  ....7-5
Power ........................................................................7-7
Display .....................................................................7-9
Boot Password ........................................................7-10
Audio ......................................................................7-11
CD Device (Optional)  ............................................7-12
Keyboard ................................................................7-13
Operation ................................................................7-14

Appendix A. Model A Specifications

Processor Options  ................................................... A-1
Memory ................................................................... A-1
Core Logic  .............................................................. A-1
Structure .................................................................. A-1
Security ................................................................... A-1
BIOS ....................................................................... A-1
LCD ........................................................................ A-1
Storage .................................................................... A-2
PC Card ................................................................... A-2
Audio ...................................................................... A-2
Keyboard ................................................................. A-2
Pointing Device ....................................................... A-2
Interface .................................................................. A-3
Power ...................................................................... A-3
Indicators ................................................................ A-3
Buttons .................................................................... A-3
Environmental Spec ................................................ A-4
Physical Dimensions ............................................... A-4
Weight ..................................................................... A-4
Optional .................................................................. A-4

Appendix B. Model B Specifications

Processor Options  ....................................................B-1
Memory ....................................................................B-1

Summary of Contents for T200V

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Page 3: ...vendor manufacturer or creators 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 reg...

Page 4: ...n 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 interferen...

Page 5: ...ring 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 batteri...

Page 6: ...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 place...

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: ...trician 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 the total cur ren...

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: ...he computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply...

Page 11: ...adapters 6 Put the computer in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or...

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: ...3 System Map 1 4 Model Differences 1 4 Getting to Know Your Computer 1 5 Top View 1 6 The LCD Swivel Screen 1 7 Top View with LCD Open 1 8 PC Camera 1 9 LCD Swivel Screen 1 9 LED Power Indicators 1 9...

Page 16: ...omputer 2 4 LED Indicators 2 5 LED Power Indicators 2 5 LED Status Indicators 2 6 Hard Disk Drive 2 7 The Floppy Disk Drive Optional 2 8 Inserting Removing Floppy Disks 2 8 CD Device DVD Device Option...

Page 17: ...nate Mode 3 11 Standby 3 12 Hibernate 3 12 Configuring the Power Button 3 13 Battery Information 3 14 New Battery 3 14 Battery Life 3 14 Battery FAQ 3 15 Via Power Saver 2 0 3 16 PC Camera 3 17 PC Cam...

Page 18: ...on Level Advanced Menu 5 11 Firstware Video Mode Advanced Menu 5 11 Boot time Diagnostic Screen Advanced Menu 5 11 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu 5 12 I O Device Configuration Advanced Menu 5...

Page 19: ...tenance 7 3 Viruses 7 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 7 5 Power 7 7 Display 7 9 Boot Password 7 10 Audio 7 11 CD Device Optional 7 12 Keyboard 7 13 Operation 7 14 Appendix A Model A Speci...

Page 20: ...ructure B 1 Security B 1 BIOS B 1 LCD B 1 Storage B 2 PC Card B 2 Audio B 2 Keyboard B 2 Pointing Device A 2 Interface B 3 Power B 3 Indicators B 3 Buttons B 3 Environmental Spec B 4 Physical Dimensio...

Page 21: ...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 find the notes marked with a of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users I...

Page 22: ...e their own manuals as do ap plications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs If you have questions about the operating systems or programs then please consult the appropriate manuals...

Page 23: ...dy to work right out of the box Before you begin please follow the safety instruc tions in the Preface 1 Remove all packing materials 2 Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the compute...

Page 24: ...he chapter or pages indicated Model Differences This notebook series includes two different model types Model A includes a Touch Panel screen Model B does not The specifications for each model are lis...

Page 25: ...func tions and to learn the location of the various ports and components of your computer Design Differences This manual refers to the two notebook de signs pictured on this page The designs vary sli...

Page 26: ...lease the top cover 3 Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD Swivel Screen and keyboard 4 Adjust the LCD Swivel Screen to a comfortable viewing angle 5 The LED indicators show the power and battery stat...

Page 27: ...de 1 Unlock the LCD side hinges by moving them in the direction of the arrows 2 Carefully rotate the LCD fully in the direction indicated by the arrow then lock the side hinges 3 Move latches in and t...

Page 28: ...1 4 Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 Built In PC Camera Optional 2 LCD Swivel Screen 3 LED Power Indicators 4 Cover Sensors 5 LCD Swivel Hinge 6 LCD Side Hinges 7 Power Button 8 Speakers 9 Keyboard 10 T...

Page 29: ...2 16 If your computer is Model A the screen also acts as a Touch Panel when the driver is installed see Touch Panel Model A Computers on page 4 9 You can use the stylus pen provided to point directly...

Page 30: ...ess and hold the right LCD cover sensor and simultaneously press tap the Q key to trigger the functions as per Q Key Functions on page 2 16 Notebook Mode LCD Closed Close the LCD to automatically trig...

Page 31: ...ey once configured as such in the power management control panel of your operating system see Configuring the Power Button on page 3 13 Stereo Speakers Two built in speakers provide rich stereo sound...

Page 32: ...rent language keyboard should you desire TouchPad Buttons The pointing device features a sensitive glide pad for precise movements It functions the same way as a two button mouse The right TouchPad bu...

Page 33: ...hone the microphone in jack is colored pink Figure 1 5 Front View 1 LCD Latches 2 Microphone In Jack 3 Headphone Out Jack 4 Infrared Transceiver 5 Scroll Enter Wheel 6 LED Status Indicators 7 3 Hot Ke...

Page 34: ...d another similarly equipped device and is 4M bps FIR IrDA 1 1 compliant For further information please refer to the manual of the device you wish to connect Scroll Enter Wheel The wheel key works as...

Page 35: ...Por trait and Landscape modes it also acts as a power button see Q Key Functions on page 2 16 for full details Windows Media Player and Screen Rotation If you are playing a DVD VCD video in Windows Me...

Page 36: ...at any computer store Vent This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating Stylus Pen Holder Keep the stylus pen in this holder when not in use 3 1 2 Figure 1 6 Left Side View 1 Securit...

Page 37: ...rtMedia Card See 4 in 1 Card Reader on page 2 14 1 2 3 Figure 1 7 Right Side View 1 4 in 1 Flash Card Reader 2 2 USB 2 0 Ports 3 PC Card Slot USB Cables Make sure that your USB cable connector is orie...

Page 38: ...ys 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 PC Card Slot The 3 3V 5V slot may be used for a Type II PC Card PC Ca...

Page 39: ...splay Devices on page 3 7 RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port Figure 1 8 Rear View 1 External Monitor CRT Port 2 RJ 4...

Page 40: ...You may plug the telephone line di rectly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC adapter into this jack to...

Page 41: ...tom View 1 Stylus Pen Holder 2 Battery 3 Modem Wireless LAN Module Cover 4 Hard Disk Cover 5 RAM Cover 6 CPU Cover 7 Vent 7 1 2 4 5 3 CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compart me...

Page 42: ...a See page 6 4 for in formation on upgrading replacing your hard disk drive Vent This enables airflow to prevent the computer from overheating Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any...

Page 43: ...e read this chapter This chapter includes The Power Sources Turning on the Computer The LED Indicators The Hard Disk Drive The Floppy Disk Drive Optional CD DVD Device Optional 4 in 1 Card Reader The...

Page 44: ...ck at the rear of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and then connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter 3 Raise the LCD Swivel Panel to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the powe...

Page 45: ...ctrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge ti...

Page 46: ...shut the com puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature If the computer is in Tablet Mode you can use the Q Hot Key as a power button see Q Key Functions on pa...

Page 47: ...mputer The LED Power Indicators are also visi ble when the top of your computer is closed in Notebook Mode LED Power Indicators Icon Color Description Orange The AC Adapter is plugged in Green The com...

Page 48: ...tus Indicators Icon Color Description Green The WLAN Module is On Green Hard Disk System activity Green Number Lock is activated Green Caps Lock is activated Green Scroll Lock is activated to activate...

Page 49: ...r 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 inter n...

Page 50: ...5 18 If your purchase configuration does not include this option you can purchase a USB floppy disk drive from a computer store Inserting Removing Floppy Disks When using the floppy drive always inser...

Page 51: ...from a com puter store When used with your computer the device must be powered by an AC power source via the AC adapter When used with the AC adapter make sure the power switch is set to EXT external...

Page 52: ...5 18 Loading CDs or DVDs To insert a CD DVD press the eject button and carefully place a CD DVD onto the disc tray with label side facing up use just enough force for the disc to click onto the tray s...

Page 53: ...Do not write 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 oth...

Page 54: ...ion detection 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...

Page 55: ...ing up the Properties menu and select the DVD Region tab to bring up the control panel as seen in DVD Regional Codes Windows XP on page 2 12 DVD Regional Coding Region Geographical Location 1 USA Cana...

Page 56: ...o read from the card simply insert the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device The formats which can be read include MMC MultiMedia Card SD Secure Digital MS Memory Stick SM SmartM...

Page 57: ...nstall on page 4 2 Inserting and Removing PC Cards Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place To remove a PC Card simply press the eject button next to the slot Figure 2...

Page 58: ...n Notebook mode Power State Q key function Time Pressed On Rotate Screen Tap do not press Less than 0 8 seconds On Initiates the default setting of OS s power scheme Power Button When I press the powe...

Page 59: ...ghtness Fn F9 Increase LCD Brightness Fn F11 Wireless LAN Module On Off Toggle Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB key board The...

Page 60: ...ess the key on the numeric keypad To type a letter from the numeric keypad if Num Lk is enabled hold down the Fn key and press the appropriate letter key Activate Scroll Lock by pressing the Fn and Sc...

Page 61: ...lick the tickbox to display the icon in the taskbar see Figure 2 8 after you install the Touch Panel driver Click this icon to switch your provided stylus pen to act as a left or right mouse but ton T...

Page 62: ...te the Touch Panel from the Touch Panel Set Up and Configura tion Utility 1 Click the Calibra tion tab 2 Click the Calibrate Now button 3 Use the input device to touch the cross at the different posi...

Page 63: ...en avoid sliding the stylus pen or any object in the area around the edge of the screen between the LCD and the frame Do Not Slide the Stylus Pen or any object Around the Edge of the LCD Screen Touch...

Page 64: ...e to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The TouchPad buttons function in much the same way as a two button mouse see Figure 2 10 on page 2 23 for...

Page 65: ...see What to Install on page 4 2 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon on the taskbar You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling pointer motion...

Page 66: ...one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions Parallel Printer This is stil...

Page 67: ...optional 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 pro...

Page 68: ...any glare If necessary adjust the brightness controls Fn F8 F9 The Fn F7 key combination allows you to toggle through display options if you have a monitor attached Function Key Combination on page 3...

Page 69: ...the LCD can display on screen To change the LCD s resolution and color depth go to the Display Properties control panel 1 Click Start point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control P...

Page 70: ...3 Display Properties When the Display Properties control panel is open click the Advanced button to bring up the options tabs Clicking through these tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you r...

Page 71: ...nal tabs are available in the Advanced Display Properties Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 Click Advanced in the Dis play Properties Control Panel see Making Adjustments for the Display on page 3 3 to see the a...

Page 72: ...ettings note some op tions will only appear when you have attached an external monitor LCD Screen examples are shown below Help Menus Right click on any item in the S3 tabs to bring up the What s This...

Page 73: ...itor time to refresh the display OR 1 Attach the VGA monitor CRT to the external monitor port 2 Click Advanced in the Display Properties Control Panel see Making Adjustments for the Display on page 3...

Page 74: ...computer the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole system Advanced Configuration and Power Interface The ACPI interface provides the computer with enhanced power saving tech niques and gives the o...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...tem reads or writes data the hard disk motor will be turned back on You can also set a specified time for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate modes see Conserving Power System on page 3 11 Power...

Page 77: ...te 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 where yo...

Page 78: ...tion 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 computer to au tomatically enter Hibern...

Page 79: ...ugh individual com ponents e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Lid Button It is recommended that you set the lid left LCD cover sensor power button to Do nothing This will prevent acci den...

Page 80: ...upon many factors including the programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options cont...

Page 81: ...the Control Panel especially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see page 3 14 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page 3 10 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any crit...

Page 82: ...ou You can click the short cut on the desktop or the program icon Startup Programs All Programs VIA Power Saver to bring up the utility The VIA Power Saver utility will give you information on power c...

Page 83: ...ith your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings or just click Control Panel and click Control Panel then double click the S...

Page 84: ...Advanced Controls 3 18 PC Camera 3 Figure 3 13 Audio Setup...

Page 85: ...Save Captured 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 AMCAP program you will only be asked to set the capture...

Page 86: ...r To toggle power to the WLAN module use the key combination Fn F11 Full instructions for use of the Wireless LAN module are available in the man ual installed with the driver The User Manual is in Ad...

Page 87: ...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 util...

Page 88: ...nstallation procedure as directed 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 drive specified f...

Page 89: ...alling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click...

Page 90: ...5 the drivers must be installed in this order 2 Double click the driver you wish to install do not press any keys 3 Follow the installation procedure as listed in the manual installation process the a...

Page 91: ...A 4 in 1 page 4 6 VIA VGA Video page 4 6 VIA LAN page 4 7 Modem page 4 7 PCMCIA PC Card page 4 7 PC Camera page 4 8 Wireless LAN page 4 8 Touch Panel Manual Install Only for Model A computers only pag...

Page 92: ...exe and click OK 3 Click Next Yes Next Next Next Next 4 Click OK to restart the computer VIA VGA Video 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers VGA SETUP EXE and click OK 3 Click Next Nex...

Page 93: ...Browse to D Drivers Modem Setup exe and click OK 3 Click button 4 Click 5 The modem is ready for dial up configuration PC Card PCMCIA 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers PCMCIA Setu...

Page 94: ...WLAN mod ule use the key combination Fn F11 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers WLAN Setup exe and click OK 3 Click Next Next Yes Next Next 4 Click Yes if you wish to add a shortcut...

Page 95: ...Manager button 4 Click next to Mice and other pointing devices if its sub items are not shown 5 Double click Microsoft Serial Mouse and click Driver tab 6 Click Update Driver button 7 When the Hardwar...

Page 96: ...k OK 3 To continue click Next Next 4 Click Yes a prompt will pop up to ask you if you want to restart directly after the driver has completed installation to restart the computer after the installatio...

Page 97: ...settings 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 gen...

Page 98: ...ings 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 Menu 5 18 Spe...

Page 99: ...ong If there is a problem which prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary and prompt you to run Setup If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system wi...

Page 100: ...he message Click mouse or press Enter for System Utilities will appear at the bottom of the screen Pressing the Enter key or clicking the mouse will bring up the options To enter the Setup utilities s...

Page 101: ...ST Figure 5 1 POST Sample Screen PhoenixBIOS 4 0 Release 6 0 Copyright 1985 2002 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved VIA VLINK CLE2666 VT8235 BIOS Version 1 00 P2 KBC Version 1 00 P1 CPU VIA...

Page 102: ...ized 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 prompt P...

Page 103: ...e combina tion and then hold down F2 or Enter when you see the Logo startup screen when prompted Setup s main menu will appear Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions o...

Page 104: ...ata files to re flect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter...

Page 105: ...D which fits into the com puter s HDD bay QuickBoot Mode Main Menu Enable the QuickBoot Mode to skip certain tests while the computer boots up This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Sum...

Page 106: ...cific Help Sets the current FirstWare language to the selected language Setup Warning Setting itmes on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction FirstWare Language Firstware A...

Page 107: ...the Firstware utilities to Low Medium or High Firstware Video Mode Advanced Menu Set the screen resolution for the Firstware utilities setting the resolution too high may cause some information not to...

Page 108: ...the feature enabled Aperture Size The AGP aperture is an area of system RAM reserved for use by the AGP card for storing textures if it needs to The RAM is avail able for use by the system as normal i...

Page 109: ...Disk Access Mode Advanced Menu Select Other if you are using systems such as Novell UNIX etc Select DOS default if you are using Windows Installed O S Advanced Menu This setting tells the computer wha...

Page 110: ...ity Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced S Se ec cu ur ri it ty y Power Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Ex...

Page 111: ...assword after you have set the supervisor password Fixed disk boot sector Security Menu Choose Write Protect to protect the area of the hard disk containing informa tion on how to start up the compute...

Page 112: ...uter If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see Warning in the sidebar The default setting is Disabled Note To clear existing passwords press Enter Type the...

Page 113: ...setting for system stability If you need to adjust the CPU clock for any reason the settings are as follows Enabled CPU Clock at 1003MHz Disabled CPU Clock at 999MHz Figure 5 5 Power Menu PhoenixBIOS...

Page 114: ...CD ROMs and networks LANs Figure 5 6 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Men...

Page 115: ...it to the boot order As a general rule the order below is recommended 1 Removable Devices usually floppy disks 2 CD ROM Drive 3 Hard Drive 4 Networks LANs In everyday use you will usually boot from th...

Page 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...battery bay as highlighted in Figure 6 1 3 Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow 4 Slide the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 5 Slide the battery in the...

Page 120: ...puter and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Remove screw from the hard disk cover 3 Slide the hard disk in the direction of the arrow and lift it out of the computer HDD System Warning New HDD s a...

Page 121: ...The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB The SO DIMMs supported are 256MB and 512MB in size and the total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer...

Page 122: ...ed as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 7 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure...

Page 123: ...aster new one you will need to contact your customer service representa tive The processor is surface mounted and is not a user serviceable part see sidebar Warranty The CPU is not a user serviceable...

Page 124: ...Upgrading The Computer 6 8 6...

Page 125: ...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 126: ...the system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the keys configured in your Power Management Power Options see Conserving Power System on page 3 11 or by pressing the Fn F4 key combination...

Page 127: ...grams 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 128: ...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 Note You s...

Page 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...ately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Schemes on page 3 10 check its settings You...

Page 132: ...the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completel...

Page 133: ...nd powered on You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control Panel See VIA VGA Video on page 4 6 for instructions on installing the driver and see Video Driver...

Page 134: ...may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this cou...

Page 135: ...e Solution The sound cannot be heard or the volume is very low The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows taskbar or use the key combination Fn...

Page 136: ...stem cannot read from the optional CD DVD device The system cannot not read from the optional USB 2 0 CD DVD device When used with your computer the optional USB 2 0 CD DVD device must be powered by a...

Page 137: ...rned ON Press and release the Fn and Num Lk key combination see Numeric Keypad on page 2 18 Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB k...

Page 138: ...in the Power Options control panel in your OS see Hibernate on page 3 12 The system does not go into a power saving mode when the battery is low No power saving options are enabled Use one of the Pow...

Page 139: ...ning disable all startup program This is due to the Touch Panel driver The Touch Panel driver will copy a file into the Startup programs group and this file cannot be deleted by the system or any util...

Page 140: ...Troubleshooting 7 16 7...

Page 141: ...s Memory Expandable up to 1GB 256 512 MB DDR Modules Core Logic CLE266CE Structure ACPI v1 0b Compliant Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password BIOS ACPI 4MB Flash ROM LCD 14 1 XGA 1...

Page 142: ...4 in 1 Card Reader for the following formats SD Secure Digital MMC Multi Media Card MS Memory Stick SM Smart Media Card PC Card One Type II PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket Audio AC 97 2 1 Compliant Advanced Wav...

Page 143: ...100M Max Fast Ethernet One External CRT Monitor Port One DC in Jack Power Full Range AC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 2 5A 50W One Standard Smart Lithium Ion 1800mAH x 6 cells Batter...

Page 144: ...m w 265mm d 26 5 29 5mm h Min Weight 2 2 Kg without Battery Pack Optional PC Camera factory option Optional Smart Lithium Ion 8 cell Battery Pack 802 11b Wireless LAN Module with USB Inter face Extern...

Page 145: ...g 266 MHz DDR Modules Memory Expandable up to 1GB 256 512 MB DDR Modules Core Logic CLE266CE Structure ACPI v1 0b Compliant Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password BIOS ACPI 4MB Flas...

Page 146: ...4 in 1 Card Reader for the following formats SD Secure Digital MMC Multi Media Card MS Memory Stick SM Smart Media Card PC Card One Type II PCMCIA 3 3V 5V Socket Audio AC 97 2 1 Compliant Advanced Wav...

Page 147: ...100M Max Fast Ethernet One External CRT Monitor Port One DC in Jack Power Full Range AC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 20V 2 5A 50W One Standard Smart Lithium Ion 1800mAH x 6 cells Batter...

Page 148: ...ysical Dimensions 313mm w 265mm d 26 5 29 5mm h Min Weight 2 2 Kg without Battery Pack Optional PC Camera factory option Optional Smart Lithium Ion 8 cell Battery Pack 802 11b Wireless LAN Module with...

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