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Many browsers store files in the hard drive as a cache to 

speed up the performance. Check the program’s Online Help 
for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing 
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Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space. When 

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If you have been using the drive for a period, the files 

may be fragmented. Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories > 
System Tools > Disk Defragmenter] to perform a disk 
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Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware 

devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down 
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Run the Error-checking utility in Windows to check the 

HDD. Double-click My Computer. Right-click C: and select 
Properties. Click Check Now in Error-checking in Tools. 

Summary of Contents for Visionary XP-210

Page 1: ...i 1 Manual English TARGA Visionary XP 210 ...

Page 2: ...ndows 95 98 ME 2000 NT XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners companies The software described in this manual is delivered under a license agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement This product incorporates copyright protection technolog...

Page 3: ...tors 1 15 Keyboard Features 1 16 Function Quick Keys 1 16 Windows Keys 1 17 Embedded Numeric Keypad 1 17 Touch Pad with Page Up Page Down Function 1 18 Graphic Subsystem 1 19 Adjusting the Display Brightness 1 19 Extending the Life of the TFT Display Panel 1 19 Opening and Closing the Display Panel 1 20 Audio Subsystem 1 21 Adjusting the Volume Manually 1 21 Adjusting the Volume in Windows 1 21 Ad...

Page 4: ... Problems 2 8 Keyboard and Mouse Problems 2 9 CMOS Battery Problems 2 10 Memory Problems 2 11 Modem Problems 2 12 Network Adapter Ethernet Problems 2 13 PC Card PCMCIA Problems 2 14 Performance Problems 2 15 Printer Problems 2 16 Firewire IEEE1394 and USB2 0 Problems 2 17 APPENDIX A Product Specification APPENDIX B Agency Regulatory Notices ...

Page 5: ...O S and symbols are used For instance Start Settings Control Panel Display means clicking the Start icon first then the Settings then the Control Panel then the Display icon When you need to make a selection with the touch pad or mouse you will be asked to select or click or double click right click the item Note Text in this format and symbol means specific instructions commentary sidelights or a...

Page 6: ...t the computer to adverse shock and vibration Do not expose the computer to dust and dirt Do not place objects on top of the computer to avoid damaging the computer Do not place the computer on rocky surfaces Do not block the ventilation airway of the computer Here are some ways of taking care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any devices other than your computer Do not let water ge...

Page 7: ... Notebook uses exclusively the AC adapter LITE ON PA 1121 02 120W LITE ON PA 1121 01 120W or LISHIN 0227A20120 120W or LSE0110A20120 01 120W When cleaning the computer observe these steps 1 Power off the computer and remove the battery pack 2 Disconnect the AC adapter 3 Use a soft cloth dampened with water Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Contact your dealer or see your service technician if ...

Page 8: ...er It gives you a general understanding of the components of your computer Chapter 2 Trouble Shooting In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems Appendix A Product Specification In this section you will find a list of the computer s system specifications Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices In this section you will find the general electro magnetic and safety...

Page 9: ...႑ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 1 C H A P T E R Ⴍ O N E GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This chapter introduces the features and components of the computer ...

Page 10: ...e advanced graphic engine is DirectX 9 compatible and delivers the fastest performing 3D graphics supporting the latest games cinematic quality video and features that dramatically enhance all aspects of the visual experience in every application Large LCD Display The computer is equipped with a large 15 inch TFT high resolution display panel for clear text and brilliant colors Built in Multifunct...

Page 11: ...SB2 0 ports In addition to a full array of built in I O ports the computer offers IEEE1394 for ultra high speed connection to high bandwidth digital video devices and USB2 0 ports to connect to any USB based peripheral devices Built in SuperDJ MP3 Player The system comes with a standalone MP3 player You can playback MP3 tracks in the DC DVD ROM disc or in the hard disk drive C MP3 ...

Page 12: ...ow the basics 1 4 System At A Glance Front View 1 LCD Latch The LCD latches lock unlock the LCD panel 2 LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed 3 Built in Microphone The built in microphone records sound ...

Page 13: ... down in Windows 7 Quick Key Lock Out To prevent accidental pressing of the quick keys you may slide the button to the left position locked position to disable all quick key functions To reverse lock out slide the button toward the right 8 Next Fast Forward Key Press the key once to go forward to the next audio track Press and hold the key to perform a fast forward search of the current track 9 Pr...

Page 14: ...ngs in the CD DVD ROM disc first and then songs stored in HDD under directory C MP3 Note How to Switch between CD DVD drive and HDD Stop the player and press Fast Forward and Fast Backward keys at the same time Note A utility program must be installed to make full use of the MP3 player in standalone non Windows mode E utility SuperDJ 13 Multifunction Card Reader The built in multifunction card rea...

Page 15: ...n for details 18 Built in Stereo Speakers The built in speakers output the sound in stereo 19 Internet Quick Key The Internet Quick Key launches the Internet Explore automatically in Windows XP or 2000 Note To enable the Internet Quick Key and Email Quick Key in Windows O S other than XP 2000 you must install the special Quick Keys application contained in the factory CD ROM e Utility Qkeys SETUP ...

Page 16: ...seconds to turn off the system How this key behaves can be defined in Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Advanced menu Press the power suspend button again to return from the suspend mode 22 LED Status Indicator The LED Status indicators reveal the locking unlocking of certain key functions numeric keypad enable disable cap lock and scroll lock and HDD and optical drive status See the LED ...

Page 17: ...hanged to dissipate the internal heat Do not block this airway completely 2 Parallel Port The 25 pin parallel port connects to any parallel port devices such as a printer 3 External VGA Port The 15 pin VGA analog port is for connecting the external CRT monitor or projector 4 Firewire IEEE1394 1394a Port This is a high speed serial data port You may connect any Fire wire ready device to this port ...

Page 18: ...omputer 8 Modem Port This is where you plug the phone jack RJ 11 for fax modem functions 9 Ethernet LAN Port The port connects to a network hub via the RJ 45 cable and also conforms to 10 100Base TX transmission protocol 10 USB2 0 Port x3 The Universal Serial Bus USB2 0 compliant port allows you to connect a wide variety of devices to your computer at a rate of up to 480 Mbps This port conforms to...

Page 19: ...a onto a CD R CD RW disk Press the eject button to eject the disk tray The manual eject keyhole allows you to manually eject a jammed disk 15 PC Card Slot Type II PCMCIA and Card Eject Button The slot is where PC Card Type II PCMCIA is inserted Press the eject button to release the PC Card Note Some system may not have the PC Card Slot option 16 Power Status LED The multi color LED indicates the p...

Page 20: ...႑ chapter 1 getting to know the basics 1 12 Bottom View ...

Page 21: ...mbly This is the system s processor subassembly with fan and heat sink for thermal regulation 4 Hard Disk Drive This is the system s hard drive module The hard disk drive stores all the system data The hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity 2 5 9 5mm high 5 Battery Pack The battery pack is a built in power source for the notebook 6 DDR Memory Module This is the system s DDR memory mo...

Page 22: ...for the computer 4 AC Plug The AC plug plugs to the AC wall outlet Some models may come with the 2 prong AC plug Warning Make sure you are using a standard 3 prong AC wall socket with a ground pin If not you may feel a slight tingling sensation on any of the computer s metal parts such as the I O ports This is caused by leakage current when the AC adapter is not properly grounded via the ground pi...

Page 23: ... optical drive is being accessed Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated Green light indicates the cap lock is activated Green light indicates the scroll lock is activated Power Indicator LED Graphic Symbol Indication Blinking red light indicates the battery is being charged the system is OFF Blinking green orange light indicates the battery is being charged the system is ON Blinking...

Page 24: ...eaker Volume down Fn F7 Increases Display Brightness Fn F8 Decreases Display Brightness Num Lock Enables the embedded keypad to work in numeric mode The keys act like numeric keypads in a calculator Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry An alternative would be to connect an external numeric keypad Scroll Lock Press the Scroll Lock key and then press or ൻto move one line up ...

Page 25: ... Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application similar to a click of the right mouse button Embedded Numeric Keypad Press Num Lock to enable the embedded numeric keypad The numbers are printed in upper right corner of a key in a color different from the alphabets This key pad is complete with arithmetic operators Press Num Lock to revert to normal character keys 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 Ent...

Page 26: ...tton Right Button Page Up Down Button Equivalent Tapping Action Execution Click twice quickly Tap twice at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button Selection Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold to drag the cursor Tap twice quickly and on the second tap hold finger to the touch pad to drag the cursor Access Context Menu Click once Move One Page Up or Down Click upper portion to move u...

Page 27: ...7 to increase the brightness Press Fn F8 to decrease the brightness Note To maximize your battery operating time set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting so that the internal backlight uses less power Extending the Life of the TFT Display Device Observe the following guidelines to maximize the life of the backlight in the display 1 Set the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting F...

Page 28: ...CD latch to the right and lift up the lid Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position To close the display cover fold it down gently until the LCD latches click into place Warning To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when closing Do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed ...

Page 29: ...k tray in Windows 2 Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume 3 To temporarily silence the speaker without changing the volume setting click Mute Adjusting the Audio Volume Using the Volume Dial Rotate the Volume Dial located on the right edge of the notebook to adjust the speaker volume Voice Recording A built in microphone allows you to record sound You will need to use audio p...

Page 30: ... of the computer 2 Plug the other end of the line into the analog phone wall outlet Depending on where your computer is used you may need to change settings in the modem Correct setting will allow you to maintain a stable connection in a country where its telecommunication system may be different to others To change the modem setting do the following 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double...

Page 31: ...of the UTP cable into the network connector until the connector snaps securely into the receptacle 2 Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ 45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ 45 port on a UTP concentrator or hub in the network Cabling Restriction for Networks The following restrictions should be observed for 100BASE TX networks The maximum cable run length is 100 meters m 328 feet ft For ...

Page 32: ...႑ chapter 2 trouble shooting 5 1 C H A P T E R Ⴍ T W O TROUBLE SHOOTING In this chapter you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems ...

Page 33: ... following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues contact your reseller for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions Check to see if the problem persists when all the external devices are removed Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to ...

Page 34: ...er do not function correctly when connected to the system it is usually the device s own problem Consult the device s manufacturer first Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during your routine use Consult the software vendor for problem solving Legacy peripheral are not plug and play capable You need to restart the system with these dev...

Page 35: ...been set incorrectly Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Audio page make sure that VIA AC97 Audio Wave is the default playback device Sound cannot be recorded Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted 1 Click Options and select Properties 2 Select Recording and click the OK...

Page 36: ... or is not compatible If your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the disk drive Insert the Easy Install CD boot from CD and the computer will be recovered see Flyer Recovery The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not the f...

Page 37: ...sk takes longer to read a file If you have been using the drive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start Programs Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down the system performance The files are corrupted Run the ...

Page 38: ... the tray Make sure the disk is firmly seated onto the spindle The disk is damaged or not readable The disk cannot be ejected Normally it takes a few seconds to eject the disk If the disk cannot be ejected it may be mechanically jammed Straighten out a paper clip and insert it to a tiny hole next to the eject button This should reject the disk tray If not return the unit for repair Do not forceful...

Page 39: ...rve energy in these modes The screen is difficult to read The display resolution should at least be set to at least1024x768 for optimal viewing 1 Go to Start Settings Control Panel and double click the Display icon 2 Under the Settings page set screen resolution to at least 1024x768 and choose at least 16bit The screen flickers It is normal if the display flickers a few times during shutting down ...

Page 40: ...d accepts no input If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system the built in keyboard may not work Try restarting the system The characters on the screen repeat while I type You may be holding the keys down too long while you re typing Keep the keyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature star...

Page 41: ...rs during the booting procedure even after rebooting it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts two to five years The battery is of type CR2032 3V You may replace it by yourself The battery is located next to the DDR DRAM socket See Chapter 1 Button view on how to access the DDR DRAM socket If you are not sure how this is done retu...

Page 42: ...uk The memory module may not be installed properly Go back to Chapter 1 Button view to review the details of this operation The memory module may be defective The O S issues an insufficient memory error message during operation This is often a software or Windows related problem A program is draining the memory resources Close the application programs you re not using and restart the system You ne...

Page 43: ...nual for how to handle such problems Make sure the phone line which the computer is connected to is working Connection difficulties Be sure to disable Call Waiting on the phone line Be sure to have the correct country setting where your computer is used Start Settings Control Panel Modem Settings Configuration In the Country Area pull down menu select the appropriate country setting Excessive line...

Page 44: ...resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on how to solve the resource conflict problem Make sure the physical connections on both ends of the cable are good The hub or concentrator may not be working properly Check to see if other workstations connected to the same hub or concentrator is working The Ethernet adapter does not appea...

Page 45: ...e outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the computer Remove and insert the PC card again Make sure there is no IRQ conflict with the card See Windows on line help for solving IRQ conflicts Reboot the computer and see if the problem persists The card may be defective Try the card on another system if possible Windows crashes or freezes when you remove the PC card Make sure you have ...

Page 46: ...cally slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding Restart the computer This may be normal for Windows when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow speed devices such the floppy disk drive You may be running t...

Page 47: ... system with the printer powered up and connected first The printer does not print what s on the screen The information displayed on the screen may not exactly be the same as what is printed If the printer prints extra and strange symbols it is the result of the cache garbage in the printer memory buffer Cancel all the printer tasks and toggle off the printer power switch to clear up the memory bu...

Page 48: ...vice Manager You should see an entry which reads IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers If it does not exist Windows has not detected the host controller or the device driver has not been installed properly If there is a yellow mark or red cross on the 1394 host controller it may be a device or resource conflict Replace or update the device driver from the factory CD ROM disk or consult Windows manual on ...

Page 49: ...႑ appendix A product specification A 1 A P P E N D I X Ⴍ A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION ...

Page 50: ...0 compatible 0 128 256 512 2 5 Volt 64 bit bus Two 184 pin DIMM sockets Max 1 GB Ⴍ Display 15 inch XGA or 15 inch SXGA active matrix TFT display with up to 16M colors ATI Radeon 9600 256 bit 2D 3D graphics accelerator 8X AGP architecture graphics capability Hardware Motion Compensation and IDCT Supported for MPEG1 2 Playback 32MB 64MB or 128MB Dedicated DDR SDRAM Frame Buffer DirectX9 compatible S...

Page 51: ...Ethernet VIA integrated Ethernet function for 10 100Base TX network standards VT6103 Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP Plug and Play compatible Automatic Jam and auto negotiation for flow control Auto Negotiation and Parallel detection for automatic speed selection IEEE 802 3u High performance 32 bit PCI bus master architecture with integrated DMA controller for low CPU and bus utilization Remote Wake up S...

Page 52: ...႑ appendix A product specification A 4 ...

Page 53: ...mm height fixed module Optional Purchase 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional Purchase 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional Purchase 5 25 inch format 12 7mm height fixed module Optional Purchase Ⴍ Keyboard Touch pad 88 90 key QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and Windows keys 19mm Pitch Built in Touch Pad with PageUp PageDown Buttons 19mm Pitch Hard Drive...

Page 54: ...r One 25 pin parallel port connector One 15 pin VGA connector One Card Reader slot optional One PC Card Slot type II optional One 6 pin PS 2 Port Ⴍ Battery Pack AC Adapter z Li ion 8 Cell pack 14 8V x 4400 mAh 65 1Wh or z Li ion 8 cell pack 14 4V x 4000 mAh 59 2Wh Smart Battery Compliant Autosensing AC in 100 240V DC out 20V 120W Audio In Port Audio Out SPDIF Volume Pot Firewire USB2 0 Port Ethern...

Page 55: ...ctions 32bit access Ultra DMA PIO5 Mode support Multi boot capability Support Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Compatible Microsoft Windows 95 98 98SE ME NT4 0 Ⴍ Physical Specification 345 W x 282 D x 39 H mm 7 7 lbs 3 5 KG with CD ROM Operating Temperature 5 to 35oC 41 to 95oF Operating Humidity 20 to 90 percent RH 5 to 35oC Storage Temperature 20 to 50oC 4 to 122oF PnP Function Self Test Auto Detection...

Page 56: ...႑ appendix B agency regulatory notices B 1 A P P E N D I X Ⴍ B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES ...

Page 57: ...tion between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by the Manufacture may void the u...

Page 58: ...du Canada Power Cord Requirement The power cord supplied with the AC adapter should match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area Regulatory approval for the AC adapter has been obtained using the power cord for the local area However if you travel to a different area and need to connect to a different outlet or voltage you should use one of the power cords listed below To purchase a...

Page 59: ... BSI UK OVE Australia CEBEC Belgium SEMKO Sweden FIMKO Finland DEMKO Denmark NEMKO Norway SETI Finland EANSW Australia SEV Switzerland IMQ Italy UTE France CCC China PSB Singapore PSE Japan BSMI Taiwan B Polish The flexible cord must be of a HAR harmonized type HO5VV F 3 conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0 03 square inches The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 A an...

Page 60: ...area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 45ഒ 113ഘ To obtain a replacement battery contact your local dealer Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 60ഒ 140ഘ When discarding a battery pack contact your local waste disposal provider reg...

Page 61: ...disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increase the potential hazard to your eyes For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an authorized service provider LED Infrared Safety The infrared port located on the left side of this computer is classified ...

Page 62: ... according to the manufacturer s instructions ATTENTION Il y a danger d xplosion s il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie Remplacer uniquement avcc unc batterie du meme type ou d un type recommande par le constructer Mettre au rebut les batteries usagees conformement aux instructions du fabricant VORSICHT Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemaessem Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur durch denselben ...

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