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This chapter tells you how to manage the power effectively,
in order to maintain the longest battery life and increase the
productivity when you are using the computer.

Power Management

Summary of Contents for Ego Series

Page 1: ...I Ego Notebook PC User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...nt off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Note 1...

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Page 4: ...ne function other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning 6 Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak CD ROM Drive Notice CAUTION This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT To use this model properly read the instruction manual carefully and keep thi...

Page 5: ...cord before inserting any add on card or module 9 All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted 10 Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or cause an electrical shock 11 If any of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a service personnel z the power cord or plug is damaged z liquid has penetrated into the equipment z the equipment...

Page 6: ...uipment please ask your local vendor for help Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Windows 98 ME 2000 XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory Card Internati...

Page 7: ...side View 1 7 z z z z z Rear View 1 8 z z z z z Bottom View 1 10 1 3 Preparing to Operate 1 12 z z z z z Connecting the Power 1 12 z z z z z Turning On Off the Notebook PC 1 14 2 1 Safety and Comfort Tips 2 2 z z z z z Set Up Your Work Environment 2 2 z z z z z Have a Good Work Habit 2 3 2 2 Knowing the Keyboard 2 4 z z z z z Typewriter Keys 2 5 z z z z z Cursor Keys 2 6 z z z z z Numeric Keys 2 7...

Page 8: ...ion 2 20 z z z z z Powerful Video Controller 2 20 z z z z z Display Modes 2 21 z z z z z Configuring the Display Settings 2 22 2 8 Using the Audio Function 2 24 z z z z z Connecting Audio Devices 2 24 z z z z z Volume Control 2 25 Using the Software Applications 3 1 Using the Driver CD 3 2 z z z z z When do I Need the Driver CD 3 2 z z z z z How to Use the Driver CD 3 2 3 2 Advanced Features 3 4 z...

Page 9: ...Run BIOS Setup 5 2 z z z z z Control Keys 5 3 5 2 Main Menu 5 4 5 3 Advanced Menu 5 6 5 4 Security Menu 5 8 5 5 Peripheral Menu 5 11 5 6 Boot Menu 5 12 5 7 Exit Menu 5 14 6 1 Connecting the External Devices 6 2 z z z z z Connecting the Peripheral Devices 6 2 z z z z z Connecting the Communication Devices 6 5 z z z z z Installing the PC Card 6 7 6 2 Safely Remove Hardware 6 9 6 3 Upgrading Your Sys...

Page 10: ...ur Computer 7 2 z z z z z Setting Up Password 7 3 z z z z z Using the Anti Virus Protection 7 4 7 2 Tips for Traveling 7 5 7 3 Taking Care of Your Computer 7 6 z z z z z Placing and Operating Your Computer 7 6 z z z z z Cleaning Your Computer 7 7 z z z z z Using the Battery Pack 7 7 ...

Page 11: ...his chapter first provides a general introduction on your Notebook PC to let you know the hardware components well and start to work easily Why wait Read on to learn more about the powerful features and multimedia function of your Notebook PC Getting Started ...

Page 12: ...o keep the box and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future The package should contain the following items One Ego Notebook PC One Software CD containing the drivers and utilities One User s Manual and one Quick Guide One Warranty Card Accessories High capacity Li ion battery pack AC adapter and power cord Phone cable Phone jack optional Notebook PC carry bag optional Unpa...

Page 13: ...te up to 480Mb s The USB standard allows you to connect up to 127 devices through the single interface including mouse keyboard printer hard disk drive digital camera and more IEEE 1394 Support IEEE 1394 is a high speed bus that allows you to connect up to 63 high end devices on a single computer Memory The computer provides two memory slots that allows you to expand the memory size up to 2GB Inte...

Page 14: ...ection provides the multi views of your Notebook PC and briefly introduces the function of each component Press the Cover Button to open the top cover see page 1 6 and you can find the main operating area of your computer 1 2 Quick Components Guide ...

Page 15: ...s Lock glows Green to indicate the Caps Lock function is activated Scroll Lock glows Green to indicate the Scroll Lock function is activated Hard Disk In use blinks Green to indicate the computer is accessing the hard disk drive Keyboard The built in keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 87 88 key keyboard see Using Keyboard in Chapter 2 for more information Touchpad The pointing dev...

Page 16: ...mode Battery Status glows Green to indicate the battery is being charged with AC adapter connected glows Orange to indicate low battery power less than 5 blinks Orange to indicate the battery failed USB Port The USB 2 0 port allows you to connect USB interface peripheral devices such as the mouse keyboard modem external hard disk module printer and more Ventilator The ventilator is designed to coo...

Page 17: ...e Type II PC card for expansion functions such as LAN WLAN card modem card memory card etc Optical Storage Device AslimCD ROM DVD ROM CD RW DVDCombo DVDDualdriveisavailable in the computer depending on the model you purchased The optical device allows you to use the CD DVD disc for installing software accessing data and playing music movie on the computer Knowing the components on the left side of...

Page 18: ...culation PowerConnector To connect the AC adapter and supply power for the computer S VideoConnector By using a Super VHS S Video cable this connector allows you to connect a television NTSC PAL system for a great view of the computer display VGAPort The 15 pin D sub VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor or other standard VGA compatible device such as a projector for a great view of t...

Page 19: ...us that allows you to connect high end digital devices such as the DV digital video camera RJ 45 Connector The 100 10 Ethernet connector is used to connect a LAN cable for network connection RJ 11 Connector The computer provides a built in modem that allows you to connect an RJ 11 telephone line through this connector With the 56K V 90 modem you can make a dial up connection MicrophoneJack This co...

Page 20: ...1 10 Ego Series Notebook PC Bottom View Carefully put the computer upside down and you can find the core components of the computer ...

Page 21: ...he memory size up to 2GB Please note that the memory installation replacement must be done by an authorized retailer HardDiskDriveCompartment This compartment contains a holder to secure the hard disk drive of the computer Please note that the hard disk drive installation replacement must be done by an authorized retailer MiniPCICompartment The computer provides a built in wireless LAN card that i...

Page 22: ... the AC adapter is connected the battery is charged immediately ConnectingtheACPower 1 Unpack the package to find the AC adapter and power cord 2 Attach the power cord to the connector of the AC adapter 3 Plug the DC end of the adapter to the computer and the male end of the power cord to the electrical outlet 4 When the AC adapter is connected the green LED on the AC adapter will light up to indi...

Page 23: ...nd then unplug the connector from the computer Remind you 1 The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using other adapter model may damage the computer or other devices on the computer 2 When unplugging the power cord always hold the connector part of the cord never pull the cord Disconnecting the AC power ...

Page 24: ...connected you are ready to use your computer OpeningtheTopCover First open the top cover by pressing the cover button on the right side of the computer and then lifting the top cover gently You can tilt the top cover forward backward to the optimal viewing position Opening the top cover ...

Page 25: ...operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP in this manual should start and you can start to work with your Notebook PC Remind you Power On Self Test The POST Power On Self Test is a software controlled diagnostic test tool which is a set of routines stored in a computer s ROM read only memory that tests various system components such as the memory disk drives and the keyboard to see whether the...

Page 26: ...ys use the Shut Down command of the system to turn off the computer This is the normal operating procedure that can prevent the system problems 1 Click Start from the taskbar and then select the Turn Off Computer option 2 Click Turn Off to turn off the system Turning off the computer ...

Page 27: ...rst and then turn off the computer Otherwise you may lose your data 2 Confirm that the Hard Disk In use LED is OFF before turning off the computer Also remember to remove any CD disk from the drive 3 Gently tilt down the top cover when you are closing the cover and make sure that the cover latches click into place securely ...

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Page 29: ...erating basics for your Notebook PC including the use of keyboard touchpad LCD panel hard disk drive and optical storage device It also includes the advanced features such as audio and communication functions Basics of Using Notebook PC ...

Page 30: ...port your back comfortably Place your feet flat and naturally on the floor so that your knees and elbows have the proper position about 90 degree when operating Put your hands on the desk naturally to support your wrists Adjust the angle position of the LCD panel so that you can have the optimal view Avoid using your Notebook PC in the space where may cause your discomfort such as on the bed The N...

Page 31: ...e keep the following tips in mind when operating Change your posture frequently Stretch and exercise you body regularly Remember to take breaks after working for a period of time Adjust the angle and position of LCD panel Adjust the desk s height Keep your hands and feet with optimal comfort Setting up your work environment Sit straight and keep a good posture Adjust the chair s height ...

Page 32: ... s keyboard provides all the functions of a full sized 87 88 key keyboard and an additional Fn key for specific functions on the computer The use of the keyboard can be divided into four categories Typewriter keys Cursor keys Numeric keys and Function keys The Keyboard ...

Page 33: ...riter Keys Num Lock Press and hold the Fn key and then press this key to toggle the Num Lock on and off When this function is activated you can use the numeric keys that are embedded in the typewriter keys Caps Lock Press this key to toggle the Caps Lock on and off When this function is activated the letters you type are in uppercase always Scroll Lock Press and hold the Fn key and then press this...

Page 34: ...Keys The Backspace key Ins and Del keys at the upper right corner are use for editing purpose Move the cursor left for one space Move the cursor right for one space Move the cursor up for one line Move the cursor down for one line Move to the previous page Move to the next page Move to the beginning of the line or document Move to the end of the line or document The Cursor Keys ...

Page 35: ...some specific software applications If so you may use the typewriter keys to input the numbers or connect an external numeric keypad This key is used to switch the typing mode between insert and overtype modes Press this key to delete one character to the right of the cursor and move the following text left for one space Press this key to delete one character to the left of the cursor and move the...

Page 36: ...er left corner which is to be used with another key to perform the alternative function of a key This combination of keys can be called hot key in operating your Notebook PC which allows you to perform some special functions easily and quickly The hot keys includes Switch the display output mode between the LCD external monitor and Both Increase the LCD brightness Decrease the LCD brightness Decre...

Page 37: ...ternet to launch the web browser such as Internet Explorer to surf the Internet Wireless LAN to enable or disable the wireless LAN function of your computer User defined allows you to define a software application to launch Customizing the User defined Button You can customize this button to launch a specific software application 1 If the button is not pre defined you can see the Search Key window...

Page 38: ...gram s icon appears in the Search Key window indicating that the program is defined to the button Click Close Now you can use it to launch the defined software application You can use the Search Key utility to change the defined program of the button see Advanced Features in Chapter 3 Input a name ...

Page 39: ...omputer by pointing the location of the cursor on the screen and making selection with its two buttons CursorMovementArea The pressure sensitive area of the touchpad allows you to place your finger on it and control the cursor on the screen by moving your finger LeftButton Acts as the mouse s left button RightButton Acts as the mouse s right button The Touchpad ...

Page 40: ...edure called as point and click is the basics of operating your Notebook PC Unlike the traditional pointing device such as the mouse the whole touchpad can act as a left button so that your each tap on the touchpad is equivalent to pressing the left button Tapping twice more rapidly on the touchpad is to execute a double click Drag and Drop You can move files or objects in your computer by using d...

Page 41: ...ad with soft dry cloth regularly to prevent the dust and liquids on it 3 When using the touchpad keep your fingers and the touchpad clean and dry for optimal performance Do not use excessive force when tapping on the touchpad Using the Touchpad Put your wrist on the desk comfortably Move the cursor by sliding your fingertip ...

Page 42: ...s of the two buttons In addition you can change the size shape moving speed and other advanced features of the cursor on the screen To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver in your Windows operating system The Mouse Properties in Control Panel allows you to change the configuration Mouse Properties window Configuring the Touchpad ...

Page 43: ...pplications The hard disk drive is a non removable storage device in your computer However you can upgrade it by replacing a lager capacity hard disk drive To do so please refer to Upgrading Your System in Chapter 6 Remind you 1 To avoid unexpected data loss in your system please backup your critical files regularly 2 Do not turn off the computer when the Hard Disk In use LED is on 3 Do not remove...

Page 44: ...ormance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure 2 Do not touch the lens inside the drive CD ROM Drive allows you to read CD disks including audio CDs and CD R RW disks DVD ROM Drive allows you to read DVD disks and CD disks including movie DVDs audio CDs and CD R RW disks CD RW Drive allows you to create the CD R RW disks containing your own conte...

Page 45: ...t the computer is turned on 2 Press the Eject Button on the drive s panel and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Place your CD in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the CD to secure it into place 4 Push the tray back into the drive Inserting the CD Inserting the CD ...

Page 46: ...l slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Hold the CD by its edge with your fingers and then lift it up from the tray 4 Push the tray back into the drive Removing the CD Remind you 1 Confirm that the CD is placed correctly and securely in the tray before closing the tray 2 Do not leave the CD tray open ...

Page 47: ...irm that the computer is turned off 2 Insert a pointed object e g a straightened clip into the Emergency Eject Hole and the CD tray will slide out partially Then gently pull the tray out until fully extended 3 Remove the CD and then push the tray back into the drive Releasing the CD Manually Releasing the CD Manually ...

Page 48: ...rated dual channel LVDS interface up to 85Hz per channel Integrated enhanced TV encoder with 10 bit DAC frequency Supports Dual independent displays LCD CRT LCD TV TV CRT Motion compensation and iDCT for MPEG2 playback acceleration Hardware based DirectX 9 supported for 3D acceleration Remind you 1 You are strongly recommended to install the video driver included in the software CD of your compute...

Page 49: ...00 600 60 72 75 80 60 1024 768 60 70 75 80 60 1280 1024 60 75 60 1400 1050 60 75 60 Mode CRT monitor only LCD Simulscan 640 480 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 800 600 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 1024 768 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 1280 1024 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 8 16 32 bit color 1400 1050 8 16 32 bit color 8...

Page 50: ... Resolution and Colors Quality 1 Click Start from the taskbar and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 In the Control Panel double click the Display item to open the Display Properties window 3 In the Screen Resolution field move the slide bar to adjust the screen resolution in the Color Quality field select the desired colors setting from the pull down menu Adjust the colors qu...

Page 51: ...en the Display Properties window 3 Click the Advanced button to bring up the following window that contains more settings 4 Under the Displays tab if you have connected the external display device such as the CRT monitor or TV simply select the one you want to use and click OK You can also use the hot key Fn F2 on the keyboard to switch the display output device ...

Page 52: ...uter The audio out jack allows you to connect the speakers and headphones the microphone jack allows you to connect the external microphone Remind you 1 You are strongly recommended to install the audio driver included in the software CD of your computer to take full advantage of the audio subsystem 2 When you connect the external speakers or microphone and use them as your audio subsystem the bui...

Page 53: ... not appear on the taskbar click Start and select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window In the Control Panel window selecttheSounds SpeechandAudioDevicesitem andthentheSounds and Audio Devices item to open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window as shown below Check the Place Volume icon in the taskbar option and click OK Now you can see the Volume Control icon on the taskbar Check...

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Page 55: ...2 1 Your Notebook PC provides you with the useful software applications as well as the required drivers for the system Using the Software Applications ...

Page 56: ...D but not from the Recovery CD that included in the package You want to install the drivers and software applications manually When do I Need the Software CD Insert the Software CD into your CD DVD ROM drive and the Setup program should start automatically as shown below Then click the item you want to install and follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation How to Use the Softwa...

Page 57: ...indows operating system when purchased the required drivers should be installed in the system already If not you may need to install the drivers manually from the Software CD included in the package 2 Please contact your local dealer for driver update information ...

Page 58: ... Input a name 3 2 Advanced Feature Your Notebook PC provides you with a practical utility Search Key Click the Searchkey Utility item in the Autorun screen to install the program The Search Key utility allows you to define re define the application to be launched when pressing the User defined Quick Launch button Once the button is defined to launch some specific application you can use this utili...

Page 59: ...3 5 3 The desired program s icon appears in the Search Key window indicating that the program is defined to the button Click Close ...

Page 60: ...2 1 This chapter tells you how to manage the power effectively in order to maintain the longest battery life and increase the productivity when you are using the computer Power Management ...

Page 61: ...mputer Also it can charge the battery pack when connected The AC adapter consists of two parts the adapter n and the power cord o The AC Adapter Your Notebook PC provides a universal AC adapter and a high performance Li ion battery in the package and it can operate either on the battery s power or AC power Remind you 1 The AC adapter included in the package is correct for your Notebook PC using ot...

Page 62: ...ranging from 0O C 32O F to 50O C 122O F If the temperature is higher than 60O C 140O F it will stop charging to protect the battery pack After the temperature is down to 50O C 122O F it resumes charging automatically During charging the Battery Status LED on the right side of computer glows Green When the battery is fully charged about 2 5 hours in power off mode the LED becomes OFF Alternately yo...

Page 63: ...ion Properties window 4 Under theAdvanced tab check the Always show icon on the taskbar option and click OK Check this option Remind you 1 The charging time depends on the system mode When the computer is turned on it will take a longer time 3 4 hours to have the battery fully charged 2 The Power Meter only provides an estimated value of the battery power The operating time allowed depends on the ...

Page 64: ...remove the battery pack 1 Confirm that the computer is turned off 2 Place the computer upside down gently 3 Locate the Battery Unlock Button on the bottom side of the computer 4 Press and hold the button and then push it outwards n The battery pack will bound upwards slightly o 5 Remove the battery pack from the compartment Removing the Battery Pack ...

Page 65: ...into the compartment 2 Press down the battery pack until a click sound The battery pack will be locked automatically Remind you 1 Do not try to disassemble the battery pack 2 Please follow your local laws and regulations to dump your used battery pack Replacing the Battery Pack ...

Page 66: ...optimal system operation please set up the most appropriate configuration for your computer The following instructions describe the Power Options setup procedures 1 Click Start from the taskbar and then select Control Panel to open the Control Panel window 2 ClickPerformanceandMaintenance 3 In Performance and Maintenance window click the Power Options item to open the Power Option Properties windo...

Page 67: ... and Critical battery alarm fields Once activated adjust the slide bar to set up the low or critical power level the default setting is 10 ClickAlarmActionwithinthe fields to set up the actions when the power has reached the preset low or critical level Set up the actions Stand by Hibernate or Shut down Check this option Check this option ...

Page 68: ...n F12 allows your computer to enter suspend mode immediately 2 When you are alarmed for the low battery power please save your data as soon as possible Also if available connect the AC adapter before you continue operating 3 Do not use the card reader or other storage devices when the battery power is low The access time may be longer than the time you can operate Otherwise you may lose your criti...

Page 69: ...rent and programs are saved to the hard disk drive Therefore you do not need to close the current applications when you are going to exit the operating system temporarily The next time you press the Power button you can resume the previous status when you left off To enter the Hibernation mode click Start and select Turn off Computer Press and hold the Shift key n so that the Stand By option chang...

Page 70: ...at you can customize the system performance to meet your needs Using Intel SpeedStep Technology Since Windows XP has the Intel SpeedStep technology driver built into the system the processor performance is controlled under the Power Scheme setting in the standard power options see page 4 7 No additional program or interface is employed to set the policy The following table describes the policy use...

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Page 72: ...guration of the computer To take full advantage of your computer and connected peripheral devices you should configure the system through BIOS Setup This chapter provides the information of BIOS Setup Utility and guides you to configure the system for optimal use BIOS Setup ...

Page 73: ...to Use BIOS Setup To run the BIOS Setup Utility turn on the computer and press the Del key during the POST procedure If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup restart the system by turning it OFF and On or simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt Delete keys to restart How to Run BIOS Setup Remind you The screen snaps and setting options in this chapter are for your re...

Page 74: ...u title Move the cursor down to select one item under the menu title Increase the setting value or make changes Decrease the setting value or make changes 1 Open the selected item to change setting options 2 Bring up a sub menu when available In some items press this key to change setting fields Bring up help screen providing the information of control keys 1 Exit the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Return t...

Page 75: ... the screen The Main menu displays the system information including the basic configuration 5 2 Main Menu AMIBIOS This item displays the BIOS version and ID Processor This item displays the information of CPU including the type and speed SystemMemory This item displays the information of memory ...

Page 76: ...o Sat which is determined by BIOS read only Month The month from 01 January to 12 December Date The date from 01 to 31 Year The year can be adjusted by users Primary SecondaryIDEMaster The two items display the types of the primary and secondary IDE devices installed in the computer Press Enter to bring up a window showing the detailed information of the device including the device name vendor LBA...

Page 77: ...ng system that does not support or have any USB 1 1 2 0 driver installed such as DOS Set to Disabled only if you want to use any USB device other than the USB mouse Setting options Disabled Enabled and Auto USB 2 0 Set to Enabled if you need to use any USB 2 0 device in the operating system that does not support or have any USB 2 0 driver installed such as DOS Setting options Disabled and Enabled ...

Page 78: ...stem always operates in a conserve power mode the processor works at 600MHz If you want optimize the processor set this item to Enabled so that the processor s speed will be controlled by the use of your operating system and applications RemotePowerOn When set to Enabled you can boot up the system through onboard LAN function ...

Page 79: ... system against unauthorized use Security Settings This field displays the status of security settings including Supervisor Pass word and User Password ChangeSupervisor UserPassword When you select the function a message box will appear on the screen as below 5 4 Security Menu Enter New Password ...

Page 80: ... item is used to specify the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented Settings are de scribed below Setup The password prompt appears only when end users try to run Setup Always A password prompt appears every time when the computer is powered on or when end users try to run Setup To clear a set password just press Enter when you are prompted to enter the password Amessageboxwillshowup...

Page 81: ... used to set the virus warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made BIOS will display a warning message on screen and beep Set tings options Disabled and Enabled Hard Disk Security This item allows you to set the Primary Master HDD User Password to protect your hard disk drive ...

Page 82: ...vices Parallel Port Address This item is used to set the parallel port address Setting options Disabled 378 278 and 3BC ParallelPortMode This item allows you to select the operation mode for the onboard parallel port Normal Bi Directional EPP and ECP 5 5 Peripheral Menu ...

Page 83: ...o show the vendor logo on the boot up screen Set tings options Disabled and Enabled NetworkBootSupport This item allows you to enable or disable the network boot up function 1st 2nd Boot Device The two items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system 5 6 Boot Menu ...

Page 84: ...5 13 RTCPowerOnTimer When set to Enabled you can set the date and time at which the RTC real time clock alarm awakens the system from suspend mode ...

Page 85: ...you have made and exit the utility DiscardChangesandExit Exit the utility without saving the changes you have made Discard Changes Abandon your changes and reload the previous configuration before running the utility LoadOptimalDefaults Select this item to load the default settings for optimal system performance 5 7 Exit Menu ...

Page 86: ... can expand the capabilities of your Notebook PC and upgrade your system for your necessary This chapter introduces the installation of optional devices components for your Notebook PC Expanding and Upgrading ...

Page 87: ...es The I O input output ports on the rear panel of the computer allow you to connect peripheral devices For the information of these I O ports please refer to Quick Components Guide in Chapter 1 Connecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the Peripheral Devices ...

Page 88: ...system Connecting the TV The S Video connector of your computer allows you to use a TV to display the computer images for your specific purpose such as enjoying your DVD movies To connect a TV you will need the S Video cable not included Then you can configure the display settings as described in the section Using the Video Function of Chapter 2 Connecting the USB Devices The USB 2 0 ports of your...

Page 89: ... computer To connect the IEEE 1394 device simply connect the cable of the device to the IEEE 1394 port of your computer Connecting the Printer If your printer has a parallel interface you can then use the 25 pin D sub parallel port on the computer to connect the printer The following instruction describes the general procedure to connect a printer 1 Turn off the computer 2 Connect one end of the p...

Page 90: ...er rate up to 100Mbps The following diagram describes the basic connection in a network environment For more instructions or detailed steps on connecting to the LAN please ask your MIS staff or network manager for help Connecting the Communication Devices Remind you You are strongly recommended to install the LAN driver included in the software CD of your computer to take full advantage of the LAN...

Page 91: ...nection of modem For more instructions or detailed steps on dialing up through the modem please ask your MIS staff or Internet service provider ISP for help Connecting the Modem Remind you 1 To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord 2 You are strongly recommended to install the modem driver included in the software CD of your computer to take full advantag...

Page 92: ...ith a basic installation for the PC card including how to install and remove it For more information please refer to the manual of your PC card Installing the PC card 1 Locate the PC card slot on your notebook computer If there is the dummy card in the slot remove it first 2 Insert the PC card into the slot usually with its label facing up and push it until it is firmly seated Installing the PC Ca...

Page 93: ...e interference or damage to the PC card 2 Before removing the PC card you should stop the device in Windows operating system RemovingthePCcard 1 Press the Eject Button to make it stretch out 2 Push the Eject Button n and the PC card will slide out slightly Then pull it out of the slot o Eject button Removing the PC card ...

Page 94: ...ptheSafelyRemoveHardwaredialogbox Youcanseeallconnectedperipheral devices here If you want to remove any of the devices move the cursor to the device and then click Stop 6 2 Safely Remove Hardware Select The following dialog box is to confirm the device to be removed Click OK to continue You have successfully removed the device Click Close to exit ...

Page 95: ... the following ways 1 adding memory to a maximum of 2GB 2 replacing the hard disk drive 3 replacing the CPU Please NOTE that system upgrade should be done by an authorized retailer or service representative otherwise it will void your warranty 6 3 Upgrading your System ...

Page 96: ...re a trouble free operation and reduce the risk when working you should take good care of your computer This chapter provides the basic guidelines to protect your computer and critical data Caring Your Notebook PC ...

Page 97: ...e computer in the public area you can secure your computer on the immovable object such as a desk by connecting a Kensington compatible lock 1 Loop the cable around the immovable object 2 Plug the lock into the Kensington Lock hole of the computer and lock it up with the key 3 Keep the key in a safe and personal location The Kensington lock is not included in your package however it is available i...

Page 98: ...ot password you can also set up the password in the operating system such as the login password and screen saver password Once the login password is set it will ask you to enter the user name and password when logging in Windows For more information on setting the system password please refer to the manual or online help of your operating system Remind you 1 Remember the passwords once they are se...

Page 99: ... wreak havoc within the computer whenever these executable programs execute The destructive portion of a virus can range from overwriting critical information stored on your hard disk s partition table to scrambling the numbers in your spreadsheets to just taunting you with sounds pictures or obnoxious effects Remind you To know more about the computer virus and anti virus application please refer...

Page 100: ...the fully charged Notebook PC to meetings for long time use If the meeting time is longer than 4 hours you are recommended to prepare a second battery pack or an AC adapter Store your Notebook PC in a cool and dry place if you can not bring it with you Long time exposure to temperature and humidity fluctuation may cause malfunction of the system Carry your Notebook PC as a carry on luggage The air...

Page 101: ...nt where the temperature is between 10O C 50O F and 35O C 95O F and the humidity not higher than 80 Place the computer on a flat solid and steady surface of objects DO NOT block the ventilator when operating the computer DO NOT move the computer vigorously when the power is turned on DO NOT place any heavy object on the computer DO NOT scratch the LCD panel by using any sharp object such as your f...

Page 102: ...ressor or the brush Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety Tips Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion which could cause serious injury Only replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery Do not disassemble short circuit or incinerate batteries or expose them to temperatures above 60O C 140O F Do not temper with batteries Kee...

Page 103: ...the Notebook PC Please NOTE that the following with respect to charging or changing the battery pack If a charged battery pack is not available save your work and close all running programs then shut down the system or Save to Disk Plug in an external AC DC power source You can use the system suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process Th...

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