manualshive.com logo in svg

Tsunami Slider D400S, User Manual

Share
Download
Tsunami Slider D400S User Manual Download Page 112

BIOS Utilities

5 - 2 Important BIOS Settings

5

Important BIOS Settings

Generally speaking you should not have to adjust any of the BIOS settings, 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

Embedded 
Share 
Memory

5 - 10

Specifies the amount of total memory to be allo-
cated to video memory.

TV System

5 - 10

This item allows you to switch between NTSC and 
PAL TV systems when connecting a TV to the S-
Video-Out port.

Boot Order

5 - 15

Specifies the order of the devices on which the com-
puter searches for an operating system (OS) as it 
starts up.

Table 5 - 1

Important BIOS 

Settings

Summary of Contents for Slider D400S

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...s 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 registered trademarks of their re...

Page 4: ...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 interferenc...

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: ...any 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 pl...

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: ...qualified electrician 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 th...

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: ...icing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions When the power cord or AC DC...

Page 11: ...es from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters 6 Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it wit...

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: ...iew 1 6 Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 7 PC Camera 1 8 LCD Panel 1 8 Microphone 1 8 LED Power Communication Indicators 1 8 LED Status Indicators 1 8 Hot Key Buttons 1 9 Close Cover Switch 1 9 Power Bu...

Page 16: ...the Battery Pack 2 3 Turning on the Computer 2 4 LED Indicators 2 5 LED Status Indicators 2 5 LED Power Communication Indicators 2 6 Auto Mail Checker 2 7 Special Group 2 9 Hard Disk Drive 2 10 Flopp...

Page 17: ...em 3 19 Power Management Features 3 20 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 3 20 Mobile CPU SpeedStep 3 20 Enabling Power Options 3 21 Conserving Power Individual Components 3 22 Turn off Monito...

Page 18: ...deo WinXP 4 12 USB 2 0 WinXP 4 13 PC Card PCMCIA WinXP 4 13 PC Camera WinXP 4 13 Hot Key WinXP 4 14 TouchPad WinXP 4 14 Wireless LAN WinXP 4 15 Bluetooth WinXP 4 15 Auto Mail WinXP 4 15 BIOS Utilities...

Page 19: ...7 6 Bluetooth Driver Installation WinXP 7 7 Control Panel Options Bluetooth 7 8 PC Camera 7 10 PC Camera Driver Installation Win2000 7 11 PC Camera Driver Installation WinXP 7 12 Audio Setup 7 13 AMC...

Page 20: ...2 Display A 2 Storage Devices A 3 Audio A 3 Interface A 4 PC Card Model A computers only A 4 Communication A 4 Power Management A 4 Power A 5 Indicators A 5 Environmental Spec A 5 Physical Dimensions...

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

Page 22: ...dows XP etc have their own manuals as do applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database programs If you have questions about the operating systems or pro grams then please consult the appro...

Page 23: ...the box Before you begin please follow the safety instruc tions in the Preface 1 Remove all packing materials CDs DVDs floppy disks and any PC Cards 2 Securely attach any peripherals you want to use w...

Page 24: ...rts and components of your computer Model Differences This notebook series includes two different model types according to the spec ifications You can identify if your computer is Model A or Model B b...

Page 25: ...No Infrared Transceiver Yes No Floppy Disk Drive Yes No Design I Design II Table 1 1 Model Differences Figure 1 1 Design Differences Design Types This manual refers to the two notebook de signs pictur...

Page 26: ...op cover 3 Lift the top cover to reveal the LCD panel and keyboard 4 Adjust the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle 5 The LED indicators show the power and battery status of the computer give not...

Page 27: ...igure 1 3 Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 Optional PC Camera 2 LCD 3 Built In Microphone 4 LED Power Communication Indicators 5 LED Status Indicators 6 Hot Key buttons 7 Close Cover Switch 8 Power Butt...

Page 28: ...s Microphone Record on your notebook computer with the built in microphone LED Power Communication Indicators These indicators display the system power status and battery status of the computer The th...

Page 29: ...ting system s power scheme sends the computer into a power saving state see Figure 3 18 on page 3 25 Power Button Press this button to turn your computer on or off see Turning on the Computer on page...

Page 30: ...se movements It functions the same way as a two button mouse The right TouchPad button is the same as the right mouse button the left TouchPad button is the same as the left mouse button The central b...

Page 31: ...F Switch 8 Built In Speakers Model B does not in clude the IEEE 1394 port or Infrared Trans ceiver 4 5 6 7 1 2 1 3 8 8 IEEE 1394 The Mini IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices In...

Page 32: ...round sound Microphone In Jack Record on your notebook computer with an external microphone Headphone Out Jack Headphones may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s vol ume to a reduced...

Page 33: ...e two modules installed see Wireless LAN Bluetooth Modules on page 7 2 and LED Power Communication Indicators on page 2 6 Stereo Speakers Two built in speakers provide rich stereo sound Wireless Devic...

Page 34: ...e 2 12 3 4 1 5 2 Model A Model B Figure 1 5 Left Side View 1 CD Device Bay 2 USB 2 0 Port 3 Floppy Disk Drive 4 PC Card Slot 5 PC Card Slot Eject Button Model B does not in clude the Floppy Disk Drive...

Page 35: ...g of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure you use the power supply which comes with the device 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive Model A only This is a 3 5 1 44 MB fixed floppy disk drive For more informat...

Page 36: ...t Side View 1 Right Side View Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be purchased at any computer store 1 Figure 1 6 Right Side View...

Page 37: ...to power your notebook Figure 1 7 Rear View 1 Vent 2 DC In Jack 3 2 USB Ports 4 External Monitor CRT Port 5 Parallel Port 6 Serial Port 7 S Video Out Port 8 PS 2 Type Port 9 RJ 11 Phone Jack 10 RJ 45...

Page 38: ...ugged from the computer without the need to turn the system 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 External Monitor...

Page 39: ...lay on page 3 19 PS 2 Type Port Connect an external PS 2 type mouse or keyboard to this port You can use a Y splitter if you want to attach both RJ 11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built in mod...

Page 40: ...Battery Cover 3 Hard Disk Cover 4 Bluetooth Module Cover 5 CPU Memory Socket Cover Note The RAM and option al Wireless LAN module are located under the CPU Heat sink Cover 1 1 2 4 5 3 CPU The CPU is n...

Page 41: ...ponents are not externally visible please check with your service repre sentative If your configuration includes the Bluetooth module make sure to install the software see sidebar note Drive Warning D...

Page 42: ...Introduction 1 22 1...

Page 43: ...ease read this chapter This chapter includes The Power Sources Turning on the Computer The LED Indicators The Auto Mail Program The Hard Disk Drive The Floppy Disk Drive The CD DVD Device The PC Card...

Page 44: ...you to use your notebook computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase bat...

Page 45: ...nd to Battery Information on page 3 26 for more information on how to maintain the battery pack Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT e...

Page 46: ...pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com puter down Use Power Options in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Shutdown Note that you should always sh...

Page 47: ...icators are also visible when the top of your computer is closed LED Status Indicators Icon Color Description Green Floppy Hard disk CD Device activity Green Number Lock is activated Green Caps Lock i...

Page 48: ...New mail has arrived Fast Blinking Green New mail has arrived from users defined in the Special Group in Auto Mail Checker Green The optional Wireless LAN module is On Orange The optional Bluetooth mo...

Page 49: ...online to receive this notification note that this program only supports the POP3 protocol and your default mail program does not need to be open The Auto Mail Checker appears as an icon in the taskba...

Page 50: ...ptions for your mailserver name password pro gram and method s of notification Note Check with your Inter net Service Provider network administrator or Mail Service provid er for details on what to pu...

Page 51: ...may add the e mail addresses of those you wish to assign to your special group here The Mail LED will then blink fast when mail is received from members of this group if LED notification is enabled in...

Page 52: ...f your 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 in...

Page 53: ...d as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS refer to Boot Menu on page 5 15 Inserting Removing Floppy Disks When using the floppy drive always insert your floppy diskette with the label side facing...

Page 54: ...e 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 while data is being accessed or while a...

Page 55: ...rite 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 other clean...

Page 56: ...ection 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 you us...

Page 57: ...ng up the control panel as seen in DVD Regional Codes Windows XP on page 2 14 To change the TV system to from PAL or NTSC see TV System Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control on page 5 10 DVD Regional...

Page 58: ...equipped with a PCMCIA 3 3V 5V slot for one type II PC Card Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card see What to Install on page 4 2 Inserting and Removing PC Cards Align the PC Card with the...

Page 59: ...eys After installing the Hot Key driver you can configure or change the settings Hot Key Function Activate the default e mail program Activate the default Internet browser Activate the user specified...

Page 60: ...1 and press Enter 3 An Open dialog box will appear on the screen 4 Browse to the directory where the desired application exe see the sidebar program exists 5 Double Click on the program file or choose...

Page 61: ...Function Key Fn F3 Mute Toggle Fn F4 Sleep Resume Toggle Fn F5 Decrease Audio Volume Fn F6 Increase Audio Volume Fn F7 Display Toggle Fn F8 Decrease LCD Brightness Fn F9 Increase LCD Brightness Fn F12...

Page 62: ...rs see LED Indicators on page 2 5 If NumLk is enabled you do not need to hold the Fn key down to type a number from the numeric keypad Activate Scroll Lock by pressing and holding the Fn key then pres...

Page 63: ...2 you can configure the functions by double clicking the TouchPad icon in the taskbar or by going to the Mouse control panel in Windows Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then do...

Page 64: ...the Mouse control panel Click on Settings for Easy Launcher to get the settings options Click the New button and browse to any pro grams you wish to add to the menu Restart the computer and run Easy...

Page 65: ...new printers have a USB interface connection You may use any of the USB ports on your computer to connect the printer Install Instructions 1 Set up the printer according to its instructions unpacking...

Page 66: ...packing paper tray toner ink cartridge etc 2 Attach the parallel cable to the printer 3 Connect the printer s parallel cable to the parallel port at the rear of the computer see Rear View on page 1 17...

Page 67: ...g 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 properly in stalled If your s...

Page 68: ...the lid adjust it so you can look at the screen straight on without any glare If necessary adjust the brightness controls Fn F8 F9 Protecting the LCD Do not allow any for eign objects i e paper or pl...

Page 69: ...ore information 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 and click Control Panel if you a...

Page 70: ...play 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 requir...

Page 71: ...ol Panel if you are in Cate gory View choose Appearance and Themes 2 Double click Display icon 3 In the Display Properties dialog box click Settings tab 4 Click Advanced button and click SiS Utility M...

Page 72: ...ake changes to the Driver Mode Settings Video Settings Gamma Correction Settings and view General Information by clicking the appropri ate tab and adjusting the setting Some screen examples are shown...

Page 73: ...t Control on page 5 10 Bear in mind that the more overall memory is used as video memory the less is available as system memory This memory is allocated from your system memory e g if your computer ha...

Page 74: ...puter Single 4 The built in LCD and a VGA monitor showing the same image Mirror 5 The built in LCD and a TV showing the same image Mirror 6 The built in LCD and a VGA monitor showing different images...

Page 75: ...device Mirror The LCD VGA monitor or TV outputting the same view Multimonitor The LCD VGA monitor or TV outputting a different view not available in Windows 2000 Multiple Display Modes DVD Playback In...

Page 76: ...e through the options to display the LCD only the LCD and the external display together and the external display alone make sure you allow time for the screens to refresh as you toggle through Note If...

Page 77: ...h between the displays as follows 1 Plug the VGA monitor or TV into the appropriate port 2 Following the instructions in SiS Utility Tray Manager on page 3 5 and choose Driver Mode Setting 3 If the de...

Page 78: ...on etc Setting Mirror Mode 1 Follow the instructions in Switching Enabling Displays Driver on page 3 11 make sure Auto is unchecked 2 Choose the Mirror option from the Driver mode drop box 3 Choose a...

Page 79: ...monitor Mode 1 Follow the instructions in Switching Enabling Displays Driver on page 3 11 make sure Auto is unchecked 2 Choose the Multimonitor option from the Driver mode drop box 3 Choose which devi...

Page 80: ...d in Figure 3 9 Use the Display Properties control panel to drag the monitors to match the physical arrangement you wish to use In the example shown in Figure 3 9 the primary monitor is on the left th...

Page 81: ...depth options available from the VGA drop box under Support Modes 3 Click OK OK Yes to adjust and confirm the settings Vertical Refresh Rate The vertical refresh rate of your CRT is impor tant If it...

Page 82: ...nel after Multimonitor mode has been enabled 1 Double click on the VGA monitor icon in the example below it is the icon as the VGA monitor is set for Display_2 2 Click the Monitor tab then select the...

Page 83: ...on page 3 11 2 Choose the Mirror or Single option from the Driver mode drop box 3 Set the VGA monitor as the Primary device 4 You may then choose the refresh rate resolution and color depth options a...

Page 84: ...itor tab 1 Once the VGA monitor is confirmed as the Primary device close the Dis play Properties control panel 2 Open the Display Properties Settings control panel again 3 Double click the monitor ico...

Page 85: ...ing Enabling Displays Driver on page 3 11 to switch to a TV display TV System You can set the TV system as NTSC or PAL in the BIOS see TV System Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control on page 5 10 VGA...

Page 86: ...it enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user settings and information from ap plications ACPI is fully supported in Windows 2000 and Windows XP Mobile CPU SpeedStep If you hav...

Page 87: ...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 88: ...cified time Turn off Hard Disk The computer s hard disk motor will be turned off if the hard disk drive has not been accessed for a specified period of time If the system reads or writes data the hard...

Page 89: ...bernate 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 whe...

Page 90: ...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 set your notebook to au...

Page 91: ...n Hibernate mode the LED will be off If you are in a power sav ing mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Sleep Button You may also config...

Page 92: ...ached Power Options settings in the OS will help prolong the battery life if configured ap propriately Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its p...

Page 93: ...p until the LED charging indicator light turns from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or af ter about 20 partial dis...

Page 94: ...these steps 1 Click Start point to Settings and click Control Panel 2 Double click Wireless Link icon 3 Click Hardware tab then click Properties button 4 Select Advanced tab 5 Select Infrared Transce...

Page 95: ...e 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 uti...

Page 96: ...not include any of the optional modules DO NOT Install the drivers for them Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drivers make sure that the Wireless Module ON OFF switch is turned OFF u...

Page 97: ...y Windows this will be the high lighted option 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 driv...

Page 98: ...g the on screen prompts it may be necessary to restart the comput er Go to the appropriate section of the manual to complete the update reinstall procedure for the driver in question If the driver is...

Page 99: ...e 4 12 Video page 4 7 page 4 12 USB 2 0 page 4 8 Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 after installing all the drivers to get support for USB 2 0 PC Card PCMCIA page 4 8 page 4 13 PC Camera See page 7 11...

Page 100: ...tall Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 after installing all the drivers Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drivers make sure that the Wireless Module ON OFF switch is turned OFF until you co...

Page 101: ...The modem is ready for dial up configuration LAN Win2000 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers lan Setup exe and click OK 3 To continue click Next 4 Click Finish then restart the comp...

Page 102: ...icon and then click Hardware tab Device Man ager button 2 Click Device Manager tab then click next to PCMCIA if its sub items are not shown 3 Double click Generic CardBus Controller and click the Dri...

Page 103: ...and then click Hardware tab Device Man ager button 2 Click next to Mice and other pointing devices if its sub items are not shown 3 Double click PS 2 Compatible Mouse and click Driver tab 4 Click Upda...

Page 104: ...2000 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers AutoMail SETUP EXE and click OK 3 To continue click Next Next 4 Click Finish then restart your computer 5 Run the program from the Start menu...

Page 105: ...tallation process for the Audio driver After you have installed all the drivers you may then configure the language options Windows XP Service Pack 1 Make sure that you install Windows XP Service Pack...

Page 106: ...odem is ready for dial up configuration LAN WinXP 1 Click Start menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers lan Setup exe and click OK 3 To continue click Next 4 Click Finish then restart the computer 5 T...

Page 107: ...p 3 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager button 4 Click next to PCMCIA Adapters if its sub items are not shown 5 Double click Generic Cardbus Controller and click Driver tab 6 Click Upda...

Page 108: ...light it My Computer Right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 3 3 Click the Hardware tab then click Device Manager button 4 Click next to Mic...

Page 109: ...t menu Run 2 Navigate Browse to D Drivers AutoMail SETUP EXE and click OK 3 To continue click Next Next 4 Click Finish then restart your computer 5 Run the program from the Start menu point to Program...

Page 110: ...Drivers Utilities 4 16 4...

Page 111: ...gs 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 general r...

Page 112: ...ant settings you may need to change at some point Option Page Purpose Embedded Share Memory 5 10 Specifies the amount of total memory to be allo cated to video memory TV System 5 10 This item allows y...

Page 113: ...ou can t get into Setup without rebooting POST Screen 1 BIOS information 2 CPU type 3 Memory status 4 HDD identification notice 5 Enter Setup prompt appears only during POST Note The POST screen as pi...

Page 114: ...boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message followed by the prompt Press F1 to resume F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to see if the boot process can continue It may work...

Page 115: ...Setup turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST The prompt Press F2 to Enter Setup seen in Figure 5 1 is usually present for a few seconds after you turn on the system If you get a Keyboard E...

Page 116: ...n If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen 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 high...

Page 117: ...to re flect these changes Figure 5 2 Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Men...

Page 118: ...he computer s HDD bay These items are configured au tomatically for you Secondary Master Main Menu Pressing Enter under opens the sub menu to show the configuration of the CD device These items are co...

Page 119: ...Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly Note An incorrect setting can cause some o...

Page 120: ...trol The AGP aperture is an area of system RAM reserved for use by the comput er s video system for storing textures if it needs The RAM is available for use by the system as normal if not used by the...

Page 121: ...s to see what settings are required Mobile CPU SpeedStep Advanced Menu If your computer has the mobile CPU option Speedstep technology automat ically detects whether the notebook is running from AC po...

Page 122: ...d Menu This item is set to No as default You can change the setting to Yes if you have installed a new add on which has reconfigured the system resulting in such a serious system conflict that the ope...

Page 123: ...work passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 4 Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Se...

Page 124: ...not a substi tute for proper virus protection supplied by updated anti virus software This is merely an extra safeguard see Viruses on page 8 4 Password on boot Security Menu After setting the supervi...

Page 125: ...have floppy disk drives see Model Differences on page 1 4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Sel...

Page 126: ...t home computers come with an operating system already installed on Drive C If you wish to boot from a CD ROM you will need to add it to the boot order As a general rule the order below is recommended...

Page 127: ...nu Set the Network Boot option as the first prior ity in the list Save the changes and exit At startup press and hold the Shift and F10 keys Configure the network protocol Save the settings to automat...

Page 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...ocess 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Remove screws from the battery cover and remove the cover 3 Carefully use a small screwdriver disconnect the battery cable at point 4 Lift the battery...

Page 132: ...2 Remove screws from the hard disk cover and remove the cover 3 Disconnect the hard disk cable at point by carefully but firmly gripping the plastic loop and easing it upwards 4 Lift the HDD assembly...

Page 133: ...nd pay careful attention to the orientation of the disk in the case 8 Insert the new HDD into the case and replace screws 9 Reconnect the HDD connector cable see sidebar 10 Reverse the removal procedu...

Page 134: ...DIMM 2 5V DDR 200 DDR 266 Mobile CPU s Support DDR SDRAM SODIMM 2 5V DDR 200 DDR 266 DDR 333 The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB The SO DIMMs support ed are 128MB 256MB and 512MB in size and...

Page 135: ...screws from the memory socket cover 3 Carefully lift up the memory socket cover a fan cable is still attached to the mainboard and there is no need to disconnect it and set it on the computer 4 Remov...

Page 136: ...remove it 7 Repeat the process for the second module if necessary 8 Insert a new module holding it at about a 30 angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory slot 1 2 1 1 2 3 Contact Warning Be...

Page 137: ...T FORCE the module it should fit without much pressure 10 Press the module in and down towards the mainboard until the slot levers click into place to secure the module 11 Replace the memory socket co...

Page 138: ...anged CD Device Upgrade Process 1 Turn the computer off and turn it over 2 Remove screws from the memory socket cover 3 Carefully lift up the memory socket cover a fan cable is still attached to the m...

Page 139: ...5 Insert the new device and carefully slide it into the computer the device only fits one way DO NOT FORCE IT the screw holes should line up 6 Replace the memory socket cover be careful with the fan c...

Page 140: ...ll need to contact your customer service representa tive We recommend that you do not do this yourself since if it is done incor rectly you may damage the processor or mainboard Warranty The CPU is no...

Page 141: ...he PC Camera Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drivers make sure that the Wireless Module ON OFF switch is turned OFF until you come to install the drivers for the 802 11b Wireless LA...

Page 142: ...the Auto Mail program and mail is incom ing then the mail notification warning will be shown see LED Power Communication Indicators on page 2 6 If you have both wireless modules turning the ON OFF sw...

Page 143: ...dd a shortcut to the WLAN utility on the desk top 8 Follow the instructions to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not already have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed and click Yes if asked if you...

Page 144: ...und New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel 4 Insert the Wireless LAN CD ROM into the CD drive 5 The program will run automatically 6 Click Next Next Yes Next Next 7 Click Yes if you wish to add a sh...

Page 145: ...Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel and click OK if you see Unsafe Removal of Device 7 Click Start menu Run 8 Navigate Browse to the top level of the CD D and click OK 9 Click Install Drivers and App...

Page 146: ...skbar If this is the case then fol low this procedure 1 Go to the Sounds Multimedia Control Panel Start Menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds Multime dia icon...

Page 147: ...the license agreement then click Next 8 Click Next Install click OK if asked if you want to continue 9 When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears select Install from a list or specific location Advanc...

Page 148: ...lt device is the Realtek AC97 Audio Hyper Terminal 1 Go to Start menu and click Programs All Programs then point to Acces sories Communications HyperTerminal 2 Double Click your connection and make su...

Page 149: ...2 Click Advanced Options tab and click the Open Fax Service Management Console button 3 Click Devices in the Tree window on the left 4 The fax devices will be displayed in the right window with the d...

Page 150: ...tall the de vice driver for it as indicated in the following pages only install the drivers for the optional modules you have purchased After installing the driver you can run the application software...

Page 151: ...up the Found New Hardware Wizard for the USB PC Camera 301P 8 If you see the Found New Hardware Wizard follow the procedure below otherwise go to step 13 9 Click Next 10 Select Search for a suitable...

Page 152: ...ard for the Universal Serial Bus USB Controller appear first click Cancel to close the window 8 Click Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next 9 Select Search for the best dri...

Page 153: ...e tab 3 Click Options Volume Control and scroll down and click Properties 4 Click Recording Adjust volume for and click Microphone check box then click OK 5 Make sure the Select check box in the Recor...

Page 154: ...7 14 PC Camera 7 Windows 2000 Audio Setup continued Make sure the Select check box in the Mi crophone section is checked and boost the volume as high as it will go Close the windows Figure 7 1 Audio...

Page 155: ...tured 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 the AMCAP program you will only be asked to set the capture file...

Page 156: ...AMCAP program is flickering you can try to adjust the option from the Video Capture Filter options 1 Run the AMCAP program from the Start Programs menu 2 Go to Options and scroll down to select Video...

Page 157: ...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 158: ...ere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the Fn F4 key combination see System Resume on page 3 24 or by pressing the power but ton to wake up the sys...

Page 159: ...rams 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 160: ...ources you 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...

Page 161: ...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 162: ...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 163: ...eck its settings You may also be using a PC Card device that is drawing a lot of power The notebook feels too hot Make sure the notebook is properly ventilated and the fan port is not blocked If this...

Page 164: ...down Adjust the volume control and connect the computer with the AC adapter Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make...

Page 165: ...page 2 19 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 see Opening the LCD on page 3 2 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure it s plugged...

Page 166: ...the screen using a soft clean dry cloth Many cleaning solutions can damage the LCD surface so you should follow the precautions outlined in the Preface Try to avoid touching the screen itself Even th...

Page 167: ...he computer is waking up from the Hibernate mode Problem Possible Cause Solution You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your...

Page 168: ...ong time on floppy disks As a general rule it is worth reformatting floppy disks regularly The floppy disk is write protected Undo the protection by moving the write protect tab on the disk down until...

Page 169: ...jack see Headphone Out Jack on page 1 12 Bluetooth Driver Audio Setup in Windows 2000 After installing the Bluetooth driver in Windows 2000 you may no longer hear any sound nor see the Volume icon in...

Page 170: ...y be a problem with the disc hardware or software Refer to your operating system manual for more information on the software and make sure you have the correct software installed for running video com...

Page 171: ...puter Check PC Card Model A computers only on page A 4 to check the compatibility of the card The PC Card driver is not installed Install the driver see What to Install on page 4 2 The system cannot a...

Page 172: ...ve not installed the driver to enable any extra functions Make sure you read the documentation which comes with any new external device and make sure you install the driver for it as this will allow y...

Page 173: ...he printer or the paper is incorrect for the settings designated in your software Put more paper in the printer also fan the paper to make sure it doesn t stick together and cause a paper jam and chec...

Page 174: ...attery is low No power saving options are enabled Use one of the Power Options presets The infrared device does not work only Model A computers have floppy disk drives see Model Differences on page 1...

Page 175: ...to the modules DO NOT enable power and attempt to use both modules at the same time as this may cause a conflict The Wireless LAN or Bluetooth module cannot be configured The driver s for the module s...

Page 176: ...e is a problem installing the Audio drivers in Windows XP You have enabled Windows XP Multi Language Options Make sure that you do not enable any Multi Language Options when installing the drivers in...

Page 177: ...or 478 pin FC PGA2 package 0 18 0 18 Micron Process Technology 128KB L2 Cache 400MHz FSB 1 7 1 8 GHz Intel Mobile Pentium 4 Processor 478 pin Micro FCPGA package Model A computers only 0 13 0 13 Micro...

Page 178: ...56 512MB SODIMM Modules If you are unsure if your CPU type is mobile or not check the POST screen information see The Power On Self Test POST on page 5 3 BIOS One 512KB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS LCD Opti...

Page 179: ...MA 12 7mm h Device Bay for ONE of the following drive configuration options CD ROM DVD ROM CD RW Combination CD RW DVD ROM Audio AC 97 2 1 compliant interface 3D stereo enhanced sound system Compatibl...

Page 180: ...dem One RJ 45 jack for 100M 10M LAN One S PDIF out port One DC in jack Wireless module On Off switch PC Card Model A computers only One type II PCMCIA 3 3V 5V socket supporting CardBus Communication W...

Page 181: ...tery Full Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 Physical Dimensions 329 w x 275...

Page 182: ...A 6 A...

Reviews:

No comments

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands