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Page 3: ...ication 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 trade marks of their respective comp...

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: ...l 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 batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fir...

Page 6: ...nd of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose the computer to any shock or vibration Do not place...

Page 7: ...d 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 pr...

Page 8: ...rician 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 current...

Page 9: ...from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from meta...

Page 10: ...hen refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liq...

Page 11: ...adapters 6 Put the notebook 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: ...rectly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD monitors caused by the continuou...

Page 15: ...del B 1 7 LED Indicators 1 8 Hot Key Buttons Keyboard 1 9 Function Keys 1 10 System Map Front Rear Views 1 11 System Map Left View 1 12 System Map Right View 1 13 System Map Bottom View 1 14 Windows V...

Page 16: ...wer 3 11 Battery Life 3 12 New Battery 3 12 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter 3 12 Proper handling of the Battery Pack 3 13 Battery FAQ 3 14 Drivers Utilities What to Install 4 1 Module Dr...

Page 17: ...USB 2 0 Enable 5 9 POST Beep Sound Advanced Menu 5 9 Total Graphics Memory Advanced Menu 5 9 Security Menu 5 10 Set Supervisor Password Security Menu 5 10 Password on boot Security Menu 5 11 Fixed dis...

Page 18: ...oubleshooting Overview 8 1 Basic Hints and Tips 8 2 Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Viruses 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Problems Possible Solutions 8 7 Interface Ports Jacks...

Page 19: ...res D 4 Function Keys Hot Keys D 5 Application Hot Key D 6 Video Features D 7 Dynamic Video Memory Technology D 7 Display Graphics Properties D 8 Display Devices Options D 10 Attaching Other Displays...

Page 20: ...ty WinXP D 27 Module Drivers D 27 Bluetooth Module D 28 Bluetooth Driver Installation D 28 PC Camera Module D 32 PC Camera Driver Installation D 32 PC Camera Audio Setup D 33 WLAN Module D 34 Intel WL...

Page 21: ...ns Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems Chapter 5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BI...

Page 22: ...all the documentation more detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every thing the...

Page 23: ...drivers listed in Drivers Utilities on page 4 1 Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the com puter and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that y...

Page 24: ...tion on page D 1 Operating System Version Supported Note Windows XP Home or Professional Windows Vista SP1 64 bit Home Basic Edition In order to run Windows Vista without limitations or decreased perf...

Page 25: ...the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 5 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle and press the power button to turn the computer on 6 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 7 The...

Page 26: ...cators 10 Built In Microphone 11 Card Reader Module 2 5 1 7 8 4 6 9 3 10 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard air craft is usually p...

Page 27: ...Note This model may have either a fingerprint module or card reader module depend ing on your purchase configu ration 2 5 1 7 8 4 6 9 3 10 Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any por...

Page 28: ...s Fn NumLk Green Caps Lock Activated Green Scroll Lock Activated to activate press Fn ScrLk Icon Color Description Green The Computer is On Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Orange The AC D...

Page 29: ...lable when the hot key utility is installed The keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and features Function Keys to allow you to change operational features instantly s...

Page 30: ...acklight Off Press a key to or use TouchPad to turn on Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F11 Wireless Power Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Toggle Fn F12 Bluetooth Power Toggle Fn F5 Decrease Audi...

Page 31: ...2 7 in 1 Card Reader 3 External Monitor Port 4 Security Lock Slot 5 Battery 1 5 2 4 3 7 in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia...

Page 32: ...igure 1 6 Left View 1 RJ 45 LAN Jack 2 Vent Fan Intake 3 2 USB 2 0 Ports 4 S PDIF Out Jack 5 Line In Jack 6 Mini IEEE 1394 Port 7 ExpressCard Slot see page 2 7 1 5 2 4 6 7 3 ExpressCard Slot The Expre...

Page 33: ...you to adjust the regional code see DVD Regional Codes on page 2 5 DVD region detection is device dependent not OS dependent You can select your module s region code 5 times The fifth se lection is p...

Page 34: ...using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 10 for full instructions 1 5 1 3 4 1 CPU The C...

Page 35: ...ties if you want to customize the appearance of the Start menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is accessed from the Sta...

Page 36: ...he slider to the preferred setting in Resolution Figure 1 10 on page 1 17 4 Click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting In Colors Figure 1 10 on page 1 17 5 Click Advanced Settings button Figu...

Page 37: ...Mode Description Single Mode One of the connected displays is used as the display device Intel R Dual Display Clone Mode Both connected displays output the same view and may be configured independent...

Page 38: ...sed display and sleep mode from the left menu Note that the power saver plan may have an affect on computer performance Click to select one of the existing plans or click Create a power plan in the le...

Page 39: ...iew Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Optical CD DVD Device 7 in 1 Card Reader ExpressCard Slot Function Keys Hot Keys Ma...

Page 40: ...essible from the bottom of your computer as seen below For fur ther details see Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive on page 6 5 Power Safety Before attempting to ac cess any of the internal components of yo...

Page 41: ...el side facing up use just enough 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 w...

Page 42: ...her 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 cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD or DVD Do...

Page 43: ...egional Coding Region Geographical Location 1 USA Canada 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South Central...

Page 44: ...ssCard Card Reader on page 4 5 Card Reader Cover Make sure you keep the cover in the card reader when not in use This will help prevent foreign objects and or dust get ting in to the card read er Figu...

Page 45: ...m for the Ex press Card 54 and 34mm for the ExpressCard 34 Make sure you install the Card Reader driver see ExpressCard Card Reader on page 4 5 Inserting and Removing ExpressCards Align the ExpressCar...

Page 46: ...Keys Function Fn Keys Function Fn F1 TouchPad Toggle Fn F10 PC Camera Power Toggle Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F11 WLAN Module Power Toggle Fn F5 F6 Volume Decrease Increase Fn F12 Bluetooth Module Power To...

Page 47: ...the desired application exe program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open and click OK button 6 Press the application hot key button to open the program as long as the hot key driv...

Page 48: ...tocol and the default mail program does not need to be open Double click the Mail Check icon in the taskbar to run the program click Hide to close the window but keep the program running You may then...

Page 49: ...TouchPad driver configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon in the taskbar Alternatively click Start and click Control Panel and then double click the Mouse icon Hardware and...

Page 50: ...l panel right click the taskbar icon to bring up an audio menu The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination Sound Volume Adjustment The sound volume level is set using the...

Page 51: ...Connect the printer s USB cable to 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 instru...

Page 52: ...Features Components 2 14 2...

Page 53: ...the Power Buttons Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For...

Page 54: ...connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are...

Page 55: ...this feature Shut Down Note that you should al ways shut your comput er down by choosing the Shut Down command from the Lock Button Menu in Windows Vis ta This will help prevent hard disk or system pr...

Page 56: ...ified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivity Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac cess further configuration options in Advance...

Page 57: ...ncing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose High performance for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in min...

Page 58: ...ting system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and fil...

Page 59: ...also return you to where you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the...

Page 60: ...power saving state Password Protection It is recommended that you enable a password on wake up in order to protect your data However you can dis able this setting from the Power Options menu by click...

Page 61: ...n F4 Key Combo Hibernate Off battery Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Green Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Closing the Lid If you have chosen to send the computer...

Page 62: ...set actions to be taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from power plan Advanced Settings see Figure 3 1 on page 3 4 Click the battery icon in the taskbar to see t...

Page 63: ...wer when it is not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Dis...

Page 64: ...new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 14 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached an...

Page 65: ...manating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your service center If the battery has been dropped we do not recommend using it any further as even if the computer...

Page 66: ...computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a...

Page 67: ...tery options 5 Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Low battery levels 0 Critical battery Levels 0 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down Critica...

Page 68: ...e the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at leas...

Page 69: ...manually install some system required drivers and utilities What to Install The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of...

Page 70: ...the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install after installing each driver it will become grayed out if you need to reinstall any driver...

Page 71: ...the appropriate driver folder Table 4 1 Driver Installation Driver Page Video VGA Page 4 5 Audio Page 4 5 Modem Page 4 5 LAN Page 4 5 TouchPad Page 4 5 ExpressCard Card Reader Page 4 5 Hot Key Page 4...

Page 72: ...for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts User Account Control Win Vista If a User Account C...

Page 73: ...guration LAN 1 Click 4 Install Lan Driver Yes 2 Click Next Install 3 Click Finish TouchPad 1 Click 5 Install TouchPad Driver Yes 2 Click Next Finish 3 Click Restart Now to restart the computer 4 You m...

Page 74: ...Click Next Install 5 Click Finish Finish to restart your computer Wireless LAN Module See the introduction in Wireless LAN Module on page 7 2 and check the installation procedure PC Camera Module See...

Page 75: ...s found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your system ever needs servicing There is one general r...

Page 76: ...OST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pictured right is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on your com...

Page 77: ...or 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 78: ...er Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen on page 5 2 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard E...

Page 79: ...al Help screen and 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 highlighted item and has useful messages about its options...

Page 80: ...reflect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu 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 Speci...

Page 81: ...igured automatically for you IDE Secondary Master Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of an optical Device on the computer s IDE Channel 1 Use the Auto Type setting t...

Page 82: ...t Figure 5 3 Advanced Menu 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 Select Y...

Page 83: ...Use this menu item to enable disable the support for Legacy Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 Enable This menu item can be used to enable disable support for USB 2 0 POST Beep Sound Advanced Menu Use this...

Page 84: ...t boots up af ter you turn it on These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu Main Advanced S Se ec cu ur ri it ty y Bo...

Page 85: ...tten to the hard disk boot sector this is not a substitute for installing an anti virus program see Viruses on page 8 4 TPM Support Security Menu Enable TPM Support from this menu and the TPM State me...

Page 86: ...em Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Changes TPM State TPM State Current TPM State Enabled and Deactivated TPM Function No...

Page 87: ...Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Physical Presence operations TPM configuration change was requested to State Clear...

Page 88: ...evices up and down the order Figure 5 7 Boot Menu Phoenix TrustedCore tm Setup Utility F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit...

Page 89: ...riginal state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session Figure 5 8 Exit Menu F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10...

Page 90: ...BIOS Utilities 5 16 5...

Page 91: ...r slotted flathead screwdriver An antistatic wrist strap Before working with the internal components you will need to wear an antistatic wrist strap to ground yourself because static electricity may d...

Page 92: ...s Under any of these conditions contact your service representative to purchase or re place the component s Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have tu...

Page 93: ...to remove the battery 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow and hold it in place 3 Slide the battery in the direction of the arrow Warranty Warning P...

Page 94: ...nsert the battery by pushing it straight down into the battery bay it will only fit one way don t force it 6 Make sure the battery is sitting flat in the slot and then slide the battery in the directi...

Page 95: ...w hard disk 1 Turn off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the hard disk cover HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Be fo...

Page 96: ...and case assembly in the direction of arrow 5 Lift the hard disk and case assembly out of the bay in the direction of arrow 6 Remove screws to release the hard disk from the case and reverse the proc...

Page 97: ...off the computer and turn it over and remove the battery 2 Locate the module bay cover and remove screws 3 Remove the bay cover 4 Use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point 5...

Page 98: ...RII DDR2 type memory modules see Memory on page C 1 for details of supported module types The total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer 1 Turn off...

Page 99: ...allow it to only fit one way Make sure the module is seated as far into the slot as it will go DO NOT FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 9 Press the module in and down towards the ma...

Page 100: ...will need to contact your customer service representative We rec ommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incorrectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is n...

Page 101: ...guration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative Wireless LAN Module PC Camera Module Bluetooth Module Security Modules TPM Fingerprint Wireless Device Operation Aboard...

Page 102: ...CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes 802 11 b g WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the module is powered on and then insert the Device Drivers Utilities User...

Page 103: ...con and then click Connect to a network 2 In the Show list click to choose Wireless from the drop down menu 3 A list of currently available networks will appear Figure 7 1 Taskbar Menus Network and Sh...

Page 104: ...o not see a network you want to connect to click Set up a connection or network a list of options will appear allowing manual searching and creating a new network 6 Move the cursor over the taskbar ic...

Page 105: ...he network menu and click Disconnect or right click the icon and then click Disconnect from Security Enabled Networks You should try to make sure that any network you are connecting to is a se cure ne...

Page 106: ...n battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc To access the Windows Mobility Center 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click...

Page 107: ...ual CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install Camera Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click Next 5 Click Next Install 6 Click Finish to restart the co...

Page 108: ...gh Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled 5 Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu 6 Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sl...

Page 109: ...Modules Options PC Camera Module 7 9 7 Figure 7 7 Audio Setup for PC Camera Right click...

Page 110: ...ile menu and select Save Captured Video As choose a file name and location and then click Open you can view the file using the Windows Media Player Set Capture File In the BisonCap program you will on...

Page 111: ...en in the BisonCap program is flickering you can try to adjust the setting in the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the BisonCap program 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video Capture Filter...

Page 112: ...ck 3 Install Bluetooth Driver Yes 4 Choose the language you prefer and click OK Next 5 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next 6 Click Next Install 7 Click Finish and the...

Page 113: ...ides from the Help Menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Cor poration BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Click the Help menu and select Contents and Index Look through Getting Started or select the ap...

Page 114: ...ction status will then be displayed in the control panel 7 To disconnect click File from the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window and select Exit the Local Area Connection will then display Network...

Page 115: ...n or Fn F12 key combination before clicking File Exit or the correct status will not be displayed 9 You can then use the Fn F12 key combination to turn off the Bluetooth module check the LED icon for...

Page 116: ...play and file your favorite web pages Fill in frequently used dialogs Run your favorite applications The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform au...

Page 117: ...lect TPM Support and set the item to Enabled 5 The TPM State menu will then appear Figure 7 12 TPM Support Phoenix TrustedCore tm Setup Utility Main Advanced S Se ec cu ur ri it ty y TPM State Boot Ex...

Page 118: ...Execute Reject the change after restart Physical Presence Operations on page 5 13 10 You can now install the TPM driver see overleaf Figure 7 13 TPM State Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Sele...

Page 119: ...5 Click the button to accept the license agreement and then click Next 6 Click Next Next Install 7 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer 8 Run the application from the Infineon Security Platform So...

Page 120: ...nformation exit the BIOS and restart the computer 6 If you make any changes to the TPM State you will be asked to Execute Reject the change after restart Physical Presence Operations on page 5 13 Figu...

Page 121: ...ion browse to the location required to store the token and password for the Password Reset Token and click Next 15 Click Next to confirm the settings 16 Click the tickboxes to confirm the Automatic Ba...

Page 122: ...icate and click Select 26 Click Next 27 Select a drive letter and name for your Personal Secure Drive and select if you want the drive to load at logon and click Next 28 Select the storage space size...

Page 123: ...r password information and to backup and restore the TPM data As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing th...

Page 124: ...int Reader Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM Win Vista into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Install Drivers button 3 Click 6 Install Fingerprint Driver Yes 4 Clic...

Page 125: ...e hard disk and click Finish 4 If you have not set a Windows password you will be prompted to do so note If you have not set a password Protector Suite QL cannot secure access to your computer 5 Click...

Page 126: ...r 11 Repeat the process for all the fingers you wish to enroll see sidebar and then click Next 12 Click Finish 13 Click any of the headings under Learn more about to get more information on any topic...

Page 127: ...Initialization 1 After the restart the computer will then show the message Invalid TPM Status if you have included the TPM module in your purchase option and initialized the TPM 2 Click Next 3 Click...

Page 128: ...Control Center etc from the Protector Suite QL item in the Programs All Pro grams menu 2 See Help Manual on page 7 24 for further details 3 If you swipe your finger over the reader at any time you ca...

Page 129: ...es 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 130: ...anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 8 the Fn F4 key c...

Page 131: ...ams 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 t...

Page 132: ...w Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You should als...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...battery power too quickly The system is using too much power Check the settings of any active power plan scheme see Power Plans on page 3 4 Power Schemes on page D 15 You may also be using an PC Card...

Page 136: ...g the Power Buttons on page 3 8 Configuring the Power Buttons on page D 18 sleep resume key combination The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If y...

Page 137: ...compact disc is dirty Clean it with a CD ROM cleaner kit The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove...

Page 138: ...oth key combination s in order to enable the modules The PC Camera module cannot be detected The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the module Run the BisonCap program s...

Page 139: ...Ports Jacks A 1 A Appendix A Interface Ports Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devi...

Page 140: ...n Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer External Monitor VGA Port This port allows you to connect an external monitor or Flat Panel Display to get dual video or si...

Page 141: ...o the built in modem You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN...

Page 142: ...mpatible ports USB 2 0 is fully USB 1 1 compliant are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high sp...

Page 143: ...ick Install Drivers 1 Click 1 Install Video Driver Yes 2 Click Next Yes Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Dynamic Video Memory Technology Intel DVMT automatically and dynamically alloca...

Page 144: ...nel see Video Features on page 1 16 and click Advanced Settings button 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Taskbar Icon The Intel GMA control panel can also be ac cessed by cl...

Page 145: ...ties of the computer and see the Support tab in Information to get weblinks to the latest information on the Intel Website Help Menus Right click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the What...

Page 146: ...he scheme click on Browse button 7 Browse to the executable file for the application you want to set the scheme for see sidebar and click Open to select it 8 Click Save Save OK to save the settings yo...

Page 147: ...an external monitor flat panel display connected to the exter nal monitor port Single Display 2 The built in LCD AND an external monitor flat panel display connected to the external monitor port Multi...

Page 148: ...tach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 If a New Display Detected window does not appear in Windows Vista go to the Windows Mobility Center control panel Mobile PC Adj...

Page 149: ...el see Intel Graphics Proper ties on page B 2 and click Display Devices 2 Click to choose the display option from the Multiple Display menu 3 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change and OK b...

Page 150: ...color quality etc Use this feature to display the screen through a projector for a presentation Extended Desktop extended This mode allows a desktop to span multiple displays and acts as a large works...

Page 151: ...rn it on 2 Go to the Intel Graphics Properties control panel see Intel Graphics Properties on page B 2 and click Display Devices 3 Click to choose Intel R Dual Display Clone Multiple Display 4 Click A...

Page 152: ...e settings for the attached devices Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them...

Page 153: ...click Connect display 3 Click to select Show different parts of my desktop on each display extended 4 Click Right or Left under Extend your desktop 5 Click Apply OK Display Settings Extended Desktop U...

Page 154: ...panel see Video Features on page 1 16 3 Click the monitor icon e g and make sure you have checked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click Apply Figure B 9 Display Properties Extended De...

Page 155: ...gy 4MB On die L2 Cache 800MHz FSB 2 0 2 2 2 4 GHz Core Logic Intel GM965 ICH8M Chipset Memory Two 200 Pin SO DIMM Sockets Supporting DDRII DDR2 533 667 MHz 64 bit Wide DDRII DDR2 Data Channel Memory E...

Page 156: ...emory where needed Supports Analog Monitor Pixel Resolution up to 2048 1536 at 60Hz Supports DirectX 10 3D Graphics Engine Accelerator Supports Two Displays Dual View Storage One Changeable 12 7mm h O...

Page 157: ...te Model B computers may have either a fingerprint module or card reader module depending on your purchase configuration ExpressCard Slot ExpressCard 34 54 Slot Communication AZALIA 56K Plug Play Fax...

Page 158: ...ive Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Dimensions Weight 333mm w 243mm d 24 33mm h 2 4 kg With 6 Cell Battery Optional Note The Blue tooth Module Option is unavailable if the Intel PRO Wirel...

Page 159: ...Windows XP Information D 1 D Appendix D Windows XP Information This Appendix contains information including control panel information driver installation etc for users of the Windows XP OS...

Page 160: ...1 DVD Regions Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double click System Hardware tab click Device Manager then click the next to DVD CD ROM drives Double click on the DVD ROM device...

Page 161: ...menu by right clicking the Start menu and selecting Properties from the menu In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel is access...

Page 162: ...r control panel this will bring up the Realtek Audio Configuration menus The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key com bination Figure D 3 Realtek Audio Configuration Menus Sound Vo...

Page 163: ...appear in the taskbar Double click the icon to bring up the configuration menu to define which application to open when the ap plication hot key button is pressed see over If you click the close icon...

Page 164: ...Browse to the directory where the desired application exe program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose Open and click OK button 6 Press the application hot key button to open the progr...

Page 165: ...n Color quality Figure D 5 on page D 8 6 You can also access Display Properties by right clicking the desktop and scrolling down and clicking Properties Click Settings tab and adjust as above 7 Open t...

Page 166: ...access the controller prop erties from the taskbar Click on the icon to bring up the menu and scroll to Graphics Properties If you cannot see the tray icon go to the Intel R Graphics Media Accelerator...

Page 167: ...see the Support tab in Information to get weblinks to the latest information on the Intel Website Figure D 6 Intel GMA Driver for Mobile Function Key Combination You can use the Fn F7 key combination...

Page 168: ...e connected displays is used as the display device Multiple Display Intel R Dual Display Clone Both connected displays output the same view and may be configured independently Multiple Display Extende...

Page 169: ...nal monitor port at the rear of the com puter 1 Attach your external display to the external monitor port and turn it on 2 Go to the Intel GMA Graphics Properties control panel and click Display Devic...

Page 170: ...onitor port and turn it on 2 Go to the Intel GMA Graphics Properties control panel and click Display Devices 3 Click to choose Intel R Dual Display Clone Multiple Display 4 Click Apply and OK to confi...

Page 171: ...attached devices Figure D 10 Display Devices Extended Desktop Click the appropriate monitor icon and drag it to match the physical arrangement you wish to use e g the second ary display may be ex ten...

Page 172: ...you have checked Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click Apply Figure D 11 Display Properties Extended Desktop 2 Click the appropriate mon itor icon e g to be able to select the option t...

Page 173: ...onserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes You can also adjust the settings for each scheme to set the monitor to turn off after a specified time and the com puter s hard di...

Page 174: ...System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off This sys tem features Stand by and Hibernate sleep mode levels Hibernate mode...

Page 175: ...nate uses no power and 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...

Page 176: ...In Hibernate mode the LED will be off battery or orange AC DC adapter If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green...

Page 177: ...rs including the programs you are running and pe ripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and s...

Page 178: ...everal hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page 1 8 for information on the...

Page 179: ...you notice any physical defects e g the battery is bent out of shape after being dropped or any unusual smells emanating from the notebook battery shut your computer down immediately and contact your...

Page 180: ...nclick the tickboxes see page D 19 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page D 15 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the batte...

Page 181: ...1 Check the driver installation order from Table the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 2 Click to select the driver you wish...

Page 182: ...able file in the appropriate driver folder Table 5 Driver Installation WinXP SP2 Driver Page Chipset Page 26 Video Page 26 Audio Page 26 Modem Page 26 LAN Page 26 TouchPad Page 27 Express Card Card Re...

Page 183: ...4 Double click the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click 5 Look for the Update Driver button check the Driver tab and follow the on screen prompts Windows XP Servic...

Page 184: ...uter Audio WinXP 1 Click 3 Install Audio Driver Yes 2 Click Next click Continue Anyway if asked if you want to continue at any time 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Modem WinXP 1 Click 4 Install...

Page 185: ...Module Drivers See the following pages for the driver installation pro cedures for any of the optional modules included in your purchase configuration Wireless LAN Bluetooth Modules Wireless Device Op...

Page 186: ...Finish 10 The IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window screen appears on restart 11 You can configure the settings at any time by going to the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window control panel Start...

Page 187: ...ontents and In dex from the Help menu or press the F1 key in the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Win dow control panel Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Contents tab and click to select the appro pr...

Page 188: ...icon in the notification area when connected box 4 Close the control panels and the icon for the Bluetooth connection will be displayed in the taskbar when connected see sidebar and overleaf Disconne...

Page 189: ...cted 8 To disconnect click File from the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil Main Window and select Exit the Local Area Connection will then display A network cable is unplugged 9 Do not use the close button o...

Page 190: ...and click OK 5 Click Next Finish to restart the computer 6 Run the BisonCap application program from the BisonCam shortcut on the desktop or from the BisonCam item in the Start Programs All Programs m...

Page 191: ...lume tab 3 Click Options and scroll down and click Properties 4 Select Realtek HD Audio input from the Mixer device menu 5 Make sure the Mic Volume check box is checked then click OK 6 Boost the volum...

Page 192: ...iver Yes 4 Click Install Software button 5 Click the button to accept the license and click Next Next OK 6 Click OK to complete the installation 7 Configure the settings by going to the Intel R PROSet...

Page 193: ...ick Option Drivers button 3 Click 3 Install WLAN Driver Yes 4 Click Finish to complete the installation 5 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows XP 6 Access an...

Page 194: ...PM Utility Installation 1 Enable the TPM state in the BIOS see Enabling Activating TPM on page 7 17 2 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM WinXP into the CD DVD drive 3 Click Optio...

Page 195: ...Click Install Drivers button 3 Click 7 Install Fingerprint Driver Yes 4 Click Software Installation 5 Click Next Next Next 6 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer 7 After restart you will see an in...

Page 196: ...a password Protector Suite QL cannot secure access to your computer 5 Click Next Next tick the Run interactive tutorial tickbox to run through the Fingerprint Tutorial 6 Click Next for each window of...

Page 197: ...he taskbar icon to bring up the menu that allows you to Edit Fingerprints start Control Center access the Help menu etc You can also run the Control Center etc from the Protector Suite QL item in the...

Page 198: ...Windows XP Information D 40 D...

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