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User’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(July 2005) 

 

Summary of Contents for MN4000IM

Page 1: ...User s Manual July 2005...

Page 2: ...TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE The information in this manual is subject to change without notice...

Page 3: ...the Computer 1 6 Right Side Components 1 6 Left Side Components 1 7 Rear Components 1 8 Front Components 1 9 Bottom Components 1 10 Top open Components 1 11 Where to Go from Here 1 13 Chapter 2 Operat...

Page 4: ...r 3 2 Battery Pack 3 3 Charging the Battery Pack 3 3 Initializing the Battery Pack 3 4 Checking the Battery Level 3 4 Replacing the Battery Pack 3 5 Battery Low Signals and Actions 3 6 Power Managemen...

Page 5: ...r 7 2 Using the Password 7 2 Using the Cable Lock 7 2 Using an Anti Virus Strategy 7 3 Taking Care of the Computer 7 4 Location Guidelines 7 4 General Guidelines 7 4 Cleaning Guidelines 7 5 Battery Pa...

Page 6: ...Other Problems 8 13 Resetting the Computer 8 14 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Regulatory Information B 1 On the Use of the System B 2 Class B Regulations B 2 Safety Notices B 3 On the Use...

Page 7: ...uter provides information on installing and using peripheral devices Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup describes the BIOS Setup program that configures the computer s BIOS settings Chapter 6 Installing Softw...

Page 8: ...hown in a bold typeset For example Press the Enter key to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release...

Page 9: ...u need it the computer is ready and easy to go This chapter first tells you step by step on how to get the computer up and running You will find instructions for these procedures Unpacking Connecting...

Page 10: ...materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future Connecting to AC Power The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power It is suggested that you...

Page 11: ...the AC adapter or the computer When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord NOTE When the AC adapter is connected it also charges the battery pack For information on...

Page 12: ...ter Turning On 1 Make sure that the computer is connected to AC power 2 Press the power button 3 Each time the computer is turned on it performs a Power On Self Test POST and the operating system such...

Page 13: ...ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer See Stopping the Computer in Chapter 2 for information CAUTION If you have to turn the...

Page 14: ...nt NOTE Depending on the model you purchased the appearance of your computer may not be exactly the same as those shown in this manual Right Side Components Ref Component Description See Also Combo DV...

Page 15: ...ects an external CRT monitor P 4 2 S video Connector Connects an external video device such as a TV supporting S video input P 4 2 RJ 11 Connector Connects the telephone line P 2 17 RJ 45 Connector Co...

Page 16: ...ton Lock Locks the computer to a stationery object for security P 7 2 Power Connector Connects the AC adapter P 1 2 USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device such as a USB disk floppy disk...

Page 17: ...E 1394 device such as a scanner printer DVCAM VCR and more P 4 5 USB Port Connects a USB device such as a USB disk floppy disk drive printer digital camera joystick and more P 4 4 Microphone Connector...

Page 18: ...Hard Disk Drive Compartment Inside is the hard disk drive of your computer Inside are Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card Depending on your model an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN card m...

Page 19: ...the computer is using battery power Battery Power Indicator Blinks green when the computer using battery power is in Standby mode P 3 6 Glows green when the battery is fully charged and connected to...

Page 20: ...mputer It consists of a rectangular pad as well as left and right buttons P 2 8 Device Indicators Show the current status of the computer s devices DVD drive in use indicator Hard disk drive in use in...

Page 21: ...apter To install the operating system if your dealer has not already done so See the operating system manual To know more about the operating system Read the operating system manual To install the dri...

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Page 23: ...operating basics If you are already a computer user but are new to notebook computers you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer Described in this chapter ar...

Page 24: ...ating system today is Microsoft Windows Stopping the Computer When you finish a working session you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Hibernation mod...

Page 25: ...ou can place the computer in Hibernation mode by Closing the display cover Pressing the Fn F12 hot key Pressing the power button Press the power button If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation...

Page 26: ...F1 to F12 are multi purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual programs Fn The Fn key at the lower left corner of the keyboard is used with another key to perform the alternative funct...

Page 27: ...combination is pressed it shifts the corresponding function to the other or next choice You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop The hot keys are described next Key...

Page 28: ...the system sound output off mute and on Switches LCD on and off Serves as the sleep button that you can define with Windows Power Options See the Power Management in Chapter 3 Euro Symbol Windows supp...

Page 29: ...ific functions Windows Logo key and Application key The Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs software specific functions when used in combination with other keys The Application key usua...

Page 30: ...the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad and a left and right buttons To use the touchpad place your forefinger or thu...

Page 31: ...r finger in contact with the pad Then move your finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your destination When you lift your finger from the pad the selected object will drop into place Sc...

Page 32: ...eft button and vise versa You can also change the size of the on screen pointer the speed of the pointer and so on To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver if yo...

Page 33: ...materials with rough surface such as paper towel Instead use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser based devices Caution Use of controls o...

Page 34: ...nsert a disc place down the disc in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the disc until it clicks into place Eject Button To remove a disc hold the disc by its outer edge and...

Page 35: ...isplay on TV and external monitor Multi display capability which allows you to expand your desktop on the screen to another display device so that you have more desktop space to work on Power Manageme...

Page 36: ...itor s supported resolution Your computer has been set to a default resolution and number of colors before shipment You can view and change display settings through your operating system See your oper...

Page 37: ...try lowering the microphone recording volume The audio subsystem of your computer features Digital audio and analog mixing functions required for recording and playing sound on your computer Sound Bla...

Page 38: ...for recording voice or sound S PDIF Connector S PDIF can be connected to the line in connector of S PDIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace compliant as well as ordinary powered speakers with built in am...

Page 39: ...email or connect to an online service or bulletin board To connect the telephone line to the modem connect one end of the modem cable to the RJ 11 connector on the computer and the other end to the p...

Page 40: ...t one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub Using the Wireless LAN Depending on your model an internal Mini PCI wireless LAN WLAN card may ha...

Page 41: ...built in WLAN utility Follow this procedure to launch the WLAN utility in Windows XP 1 Select Control Panel from the Start menu 2 Click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections and...

Page 42: ...puter in the airplane The information in this section applies to models with the wireless LAN module only Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as turning off the Windows WLAN utility You...

Page 43: ...Operating Your Computer 2 21 It takes approximately 30 seconds for your computer to make a successful WLAN connection and approximately 10 seconds to disconnect...

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Page 45: ...ptimal battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way The topics in this chapter include What is an AC adapter How to charge the battery pack When and how to initialize...

Page 46: ...you disconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or computer When unplugging the connector always hold...

Page 47: ...happens the battery pack may be damaged Please contact your dealer During charging do not disconnect the AC adapter before the battery has been fully charged otherwise you will get a prematurely charg...

Page 48: ...attery pack 2 After the battery pack is fully charged turn on the computer When the message Press F2 to enter System Configuration Utility appears press the F2 key to invoke the program 3 Disconnect t...

Page 49: ...r for a long period of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup To replace the batter...

Page 50: ...are using the computer If you are using the audio subsystem PC card hard or optical drives the battery might run out of charge very quickly Always respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on t...

Page 51: ...o the hard disk is turned off When the hard disk has been idle for a set period Power to the display is turned off When the display has been idle for a set period When the entire system has been idle...

Page 52: ...ns when they use computers It takes some time to get all these applications open and running and normally they all have to be closed before the computer can be turned off When you use the hibernation...

Page 53: ...Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level If you work with an application that uses a PC card exit the application when you finish using it If you have a PC card installed remove it...

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Page 55: ...by connecting other peripheral devices When using a device be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter This chapter gives guidelines on...

Page 56: ...trical outlet 4 To use the CRT monitor turn on the CRT monitor before turning on the computer 5 The CRT monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display to the CRT monitor or to mul...

Page 57: ...o a TV you can connect external speakers to the computer for audio output See Connecting Audio Devices in Chapter 2 4 Turn on the power of the TV and switch to the video mode 5 Turn on the power of th...

Page 58: ...logy so you can install and remove USB devices without turning off the computer With its multiple connection capability up to 127 devices can be connected in a daisy chain configuration In addition yo...

Page 59: ...ation link and Hot Plug connectivity It allows connection of up to 63 devices The applications include not only computer peripheral devices such as scanner printer and high quality CCD but also consum...

Page 60: ...in the market PC Card Type Your computer s PC card slot can accommodate a type II card Typical type II cards are flash memory SRAM modem LAN and SCSI cards CardBus Support Your computer s PC card slot...

Page 61: ...the computer will detect it and try to install the appropriate driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process To remove a PC card 1 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on th...

Page 62: ...l Components Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing the CPU or adding memory However to avoid damage during the installation procedure please ask your dealer for help Do not install an inte...

Page 63: ...computer BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed...

Page 64: ...e Starting BIOS Setup NOTE The SCU screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only The actual items or settings on your computer may differ The SCU program may have been updated after the pu...

Page 65: ...ard information can be found at the bottom of the screen A brief description of keyboard usage is listed next Key Function Selects a menu title 1 Selects an item or option 2 Brings up down the value E...

Page 66: ...f you can enter a number when Num Lock is turned off When this item is enabled you can press and hold the Fn key and then press a letter key to enter a number even if Num Lock is turned off When this...

Page 67: ...Video Memory allows you to set the shared memory size of the video controller The available options are 1M and 8M Default setting is 8M NOTE This item is for Legacy VGA and SVGA mode only When under W...

Page 68: ...you to set the password for your system When typing the password first make sure that Num Lock is off then type your password in the entry fields and press the Enter key Confirm your password by typin...

Page 69: ...the first device but if it is not available will try the next booting device The options are Floppy Disk Hard Disk CD ROM Drive and LAN Boot If you set the first booting device to LAN Boot the system...

Page 70: ...ke effect Save Changes and Exit saves the changes you have made and exits SCU Discard Changes and Exit exits SCU without saving the changes you have made except for changes made to the Date and Time i...

Page 71: ...operating systems require custom software known as drivers to be installed If you purchased the computer with Windows pre installed your dealer may have already installed the drivers If not you need...

Page 72: ...dows XP Service Pack 2 The available items may differ according to your computer model Do not remove the driver CD when installing the driver An autorun program is provided on the driver CD to help yo...

Page 73: ...use the modem function of the computer LAN driver Installs the LAN driver that allows you to use the network function of the computer Touchpad driver Installs the touchpad driver that allows you to t...

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Page 75: ...on and reduce the risk of damage to your computer This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance How to protect the computer What to note when using and storing the computer How...

Page 76: ...requesting for the password appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on The password is set via the BIOS Setup program See Security Menu in Chapter 5 for instructions Using the Cable Lock...

Page 77: ...trategy New viruses are always being developed nowadays and they are attacking computers even more easily with emails so commonly used worldwide You can also install a virus detecting program to monit...

Page 78: ...strong magnetic field such as a TV refrigerator motor or a large audio speaker Do not move the computer abruptly from a cold to a warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause...

Page 79: ...t the battery pack is fully charged Doing so may avoid harm to the battery pack Operate the computer with the battery pack installed even when using external power This ensures that the battery is ful...

Page 80: ...with you Use the AC adapter as the power source and as a battery charger Hand carry the computer Do not check it in as luggage If you need to leave the computer in the car put it in the trunk of the c...

Page 81: ...are or both When you encounter any problem it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common computer problems It is divided into...

Page 82: ...ections are correct and secure Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the BIOS Setup program Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed Make notes of your o...

Page 83: ...rive Problems P 8 4 Display Problems P 8 5 Hardware Device Problems P 8 6 Hard Disk Drive Problems P 8 7 Keyboard Mouse and Touchpad Problems P 8 7 LAN Problems P 8 8 WLAN Problems P 8 8 Modem Problem...

Page 84: ...y Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time The actual operating time can be different from the estimated ti...

Page 85: ...then remove the disc Display Problems Nothing appears on the screen During operation the screen may automatically turn off as a result of power management Press any key to see if the screen comes back...

Page 86: ...thing Make sure that the TV is turned on and switched to the video mode Make sure that the TV s signal cable is properly connected Switch the display to the TV by changing the settings in Display Prop...

Page 87: ...l such as Window s Disk Defragmenter to defragment the files The hard disk drive in use indicator glows without blinking The data files stored on the hard disk drive may be fragmented Use a tool such...

Page 88: ...ni PCI WLAN card is correctly installed Make sure that the necessary driver s is correctly installed Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on Transmission quality is poor Your computer may be in a...

Page 89: ...properly If the operating radio channel is in poor quality change the Access Point and all the wireless station s within the BSSID to another radio channel Your computer may be in an out of range situ...

Page 90: ...C card stops communicating properly The application may have been reset when the computer is turned off or in Standby mode Exit and restart the application Power Management Problems The computer does...

Page 91: ...ibernation mode To enter the mode stop the communication program and then remove the card or stop the card Software Problems An application program does not work correctly Make sure that the software...

Page 92: ...dows volume control Check the volume control of your computer Startup Problems When you turn on the computer it does not respond and the Power Indicator does not light green If you are using an extern...

Page 93: ...hard disk make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive If there is remove it and restart the computer If this message appears when you are booting from the hard disk insert a bootab...

Page 94: ...se indicator if it flashes irregularly the program may be accessing data and preventing you from using the keyboard If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the restart function of...

Page 95: ...rt S video connector Keyboard Standard keys numeric keypad 12 function keys a special Fn Function key and Windows keys Pointing device PS 2 compatible touchpad Floppy disk drive external 3 5 inch 1 44...

Page 96: ...9 8 0 98 1 32 inch 353 8 250 25 33 5 mm Weight 6 4 lb 2 9 kg Temperature Operating 0 C 32 F to 35 C 95 F Storage 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F Environment Humidity Operating 10 to 90 non condensing Storage...

Page 97: ...and safety notices on your computer NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your computer indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels and refer to th...

Page 98: ...erence will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the us...

Page 99: ...ar le minist re des Communications du Canada Safety Notices About the Battery Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries DANISH ADVARSEL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig h ndtering Udskift...

Page 100: ...life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling...

Page 101: ...ng or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the telephone function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Do not use the tele...

Page 102: ...limits found in OET Bulletin 65 2001 and ANSI IEEE C95 1 1992 Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC s r...

Page 103: ...nsmitter such as a wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use Antenna Warning WARNING To comp...

Page 104: ...mercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular commercial installation or if operated in a residential area If harmful interference with radio or te...

Page 105: ...ximal Si le mat riel ou son antenne d mission est install l ext rieur il doit faire l objet d une licence European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices Statements of Compliance English This product...

Page 106: ...zed in all countries 802 11b 802 11g products are designed for use only in specific countries or regions and is not allowed to be operated in countries or regions other than those of designated use As...

Page 107: ...nly in the following 38 departments of mainland France Please turn off your wireless LAN radio when operating the device in areas places other than the 38 departments listed 01 Ain Orientales 36 Indre...

Page 108: ...ireless LAN Radio NOTE Turning the wireless LAN radio off is not the same as disabling the wireless LAN card It is not necessary to disable the card to meet the regulatory requirements While operating...

Page 109: ...low 3 6 Charging 3 3 Checking battery level 3 4 Initializing 3 4 Replacing 3 5 Taking care 3 3 7 5 Troubleshooting 8 4 Battery power Indicator 1 11 BIOS Setup 5 1 Advanced menu 5 5 Boot menu 5 7 Exit...

Page 110: ...2 14 Troubleshooting 8 4 DVD Dual drive See DVD drive EEPROM A 1 Environmental specifications A 2 Esc key 2 4 Euro symbol 2 7 External monitor Connecting 4 2 FDA regulations 2 13 Fn key 2 8 Function...

Page 111: ...1 4 2 2 Password 5 6 Pause key 2 5 PC card 4 6 A 1 Inserting 4 7 Removing 4 7 Slot 1 7 Troubleshooting 8 11 PCMCIA 4 6 Point 2 11 Pointing device A 1 POST 1 4 Power A 1 Power button 1 12 2 2 Power co...

Page 112: ...roblem 8 8 Modem problem 8 10 Mouse problem 8 8 Other problem 8 14 PC card problem 8 11 Power Management problem 8 11 Software problem 8 12 Sound problem 8 12 Startup problem 8 13 Touchpad problem 8 8...

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