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Getting Familiar with your

Getting Familiar with your

Computer

Computer

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Changing or Removing a Password

Changing or Removing a Password

Should you want to change or remove a password,
do the following:

1.

During POST (while the startup logo is being
displayed), press 

F2

 to enter the Setup Utility.

2.

Select System Security and press 

Enter

.

3.

Highlight the desired password parameter to
change or remove.

4.

Press 

 or 

 

to display the password prompt

and key-in a new password, or

Press 

 or 

 

and select 

None

 to remove the

existing password.

5.

Press 

Esc

 to exit the System Security screen

and return to the main menu.

6.

Press 

Esc

 to exit the Setup Utility.  A dialog box

appears asking if you want to save the CMOS
data.

Do you want to save CMOS data?

[Yes]   [No]

7.

Select 

Yes

 to save the changes.

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Страница 1: ...uter combines high performance versatility power management features and multimedia capabilities with unique style and ergonomic design Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner This chapter gives an in depth tour of the computer s many features ...

Страница 2: ...Large LCD Liquid Crystal Display and PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect local bus video with graphics acceleration q Internal CD ROM drive and external 3 5 inch floppy drive CD ROM drive model q Internal 3 5 inch floppy drive FDD model q High capacity Enhanced IDE Integrated Device Electronics hard disk q Nickel Metal Hydride battery pack q Power management system with standby and hibernation p...

Страница 3: ...mics q Lightweight and slim q Sleek smooth and stylish design q Full sized keyboard q Wide and curved palm rest q Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device Expansion Expansion q CardBus PC card formerly PCMCIA slots two type II I or one type III with ZV Zoomed Video port support on upper slot q User upgradeable memory and hard disk 1 This feature is available only in the U S Canada Japan and...

Страница 4: ...r s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations If you prefer you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations This computer supports simultaneous LCD and CRT display Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience You can even connect an LCD projection panel for large audience...

Страница 5: ...able viewing position The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display and enters standby mode to conserve power when you close the display cover and turns it back on when you open the display cover To close the display cover fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place Warning To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when closing Do not place any object on ...

Страница 6: ...1 3 Indicators Indicators The computer has six easy to read indicator lights LEDs near the display cover Two of these LEDs Power and Standby are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 ...

Страница 7: ...Lights when the computer is on Flashes when the battery is low 2 Standby Flashes when the computer enters Standby mode 3 Media Activity Lights when the hard disk or CD ROM drive is active 4 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged 5 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated 6 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated ...

Страница 8: ...u can toggle on and off Lock Key Lock Key Description Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase Fn NumLk When Num Lock is on the embedded keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external k...

Страница 9: ...ted on the keys Desired Access Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock On Num Lock Off Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad Type the letters in a normal manner Note If an exter...

Страница 10: ...ion Description Windows logo key Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions Below are a few examples q Windows Tab Activates next Taskbar button q Windows E Explore My Computer q Windows F Find Document q Windows M Minimize All q Shift Windows M Undo Minimize All q Windows R Displays Run dialog box Application key Opens the application s context menu same as right click ...

Страница 11: ...S setup utility Hotkey Hotkey Icon Icon Function Function Description Description Fn Esc Esc Hotkey Escape Exits the hotkey control Fn F1 Hotkey Help Displays the hotkey list and help Fn F2 Brightness Control Contrast Control Toggles between brightness control and contrast control Press the scale hotkeys Fn Fn to increase and decrease the brightness or adjust the contrast level Computers with TFT ...

Страница 12: ...keys Fn Fn to increase and decrease the output level Fn F6 Setup Gains access to System setup by invoking Notebook Manager Fn F7 Sleep Enters hibernation mode if the hibernation function Sleep Manager is installed valid and enabled otherwise the computer enters standby mode See section 2 2 1 for more about standby and hibernation modes Fn Scale Increase Increases the setting of the current icon Fn...

Страница 13: ...g hotkeys press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other keys in the hot key combination Some hotkeys pop up an onscreen icon as shown in the previous table For hotkeys with pop up icons press the scale hotkeys Fn and Fn to increase and decrease the setting of the icon Exiting Pop up Icons and Screens Exiting Pop up Icons and Screens Press hot key escape Fn Esc to exit a pop up icon res...

Страница 14: ...ith your Getting Familiar with your Computer Computer 1 14 1 4 2 1 4 2 Keyboard Ergonomics Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard the wide and curved palm rest gives you a place to rest your hands while you type ...

Страница 15: ...ace of the touchpad The central location on the palm rest provides ample comfort and support Note When using an external PS 2 mouse you can press Fn T to disable the internal touchpad If you want to use an external PS 2 mouse first enable the touchpad connect the external PS 2 mouse then disable the touchpad if necessary Touchpad Basics Touchpad Basics The following items teach you how to use the ...

Страница 16: ...xecution 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 at the same speed as double clicking the mouse button and hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor Access Context Menu Click once Note Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Also keep the...

Страница 17: ... 1 6 1 Hard Disk Hard Disk The hard disk module can be upgraded when you need more storage space See section 3 10 2 1 6 2 1 6 2 Internal Drive Internal Drive The computer comes with a built in floppy drive or CD ROM drive The CD ROM drive gives you portable multimedia access for models with built in CD ROM drives An external floppy drive is included Ejecting the CD ROM Tray Ejecting the CD ROM Tra...

Страница 18: ...ppy Drive Connecting an External Floppy Drive Connect the larger end of the floppy drive cable to the parallel port and the other end to the connector on the external floppy drive Note The external floppy drive is hot pluggable You do not need to turn off the computer to connect and use the floppy drive ...

Страница 19: ...puter as you would with a desktop PC The ports are found on the rear panel PC card slots and the modem jack are found on the left panel of the computer Note See Chapter 3 on how to connect external devices to the computer 1 7 1 1 7 1 Left Ports Left Ports Icon Icon Port Port Connects to Connects to 1 Modem Jack Phone line 2 PC Card Slots PC Cards 1 1 2 2 ...

Страница 20: ... data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port to a telephone jack Start your communications software program See your communications manual for instructions PC Card Slots PC Card Slots There are two type II I or one type III CardBus PC Card slots found on the left panel of the computer These slots accept credit card sized cards that enhance the usability and expandability of the compu...

Страница 21: ...s and cellular modems CardBus improves on the 16 bit PC card technology by expanding the bandwidth to 32 bits ZV Zoomed Video port support allows your computer to support hardware MPEG in the form of a ZV PC card supported in the upper slot Note Refer to your card s user s manual for details on how to install and use the card and its functions Inserting a Card Inserting a Card Insert the card into...

Страница 22: ...e PC card slots the computer will not enter standby hibernation mode but sleeps to maintain your communication connection Ejecting a Card Ejecting a Card Exit the application using the card then follow these steps If the PC Card eject button where the card is inserted is tucked into its recessed area pull it out Then press the slot eject button to eject the card ...

Страница 23: ...wer outlet 2 PS 2 Port PS 2 compatible device e g PS 2 keyboard keypad mouse 3 Serial Port UART16550 compatible Serial device e g serial mouse 4 Parallel Port ECP compliant External floppy drive parallel device e g parallel printer 5 Line out Port Line out device e g speakers headphones 6 Line in Port Line in device e g audio CD player stereo walkman 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 67 7 8 8 9 9 ...

Страница 24: ...ng Familiar with your Computer Computer 1 24 Icon Icon Port Port Connects to Connects to 7 Microphone in Port External 3 5mm minijack condenser microphone 8 External CRT Port Monitor up to 1024x768 256 colors 9 USB Port Any USB device ...

Страница 25: ...ements that include 3D sound for true audio immersion Dual speakers found near both ends of the display hinge direct sound towards you to facilitate excellent stereo sound output Besides the built in speakers there are audio ports on the rear panel of the computer See section 3 6 for more information on connecting external audio devices Left Left Speaker Speaker Right Right Speaker Speaker ...

Страница 26: ...urity notch located on the rear panel of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible key based computer security lock Wrap a computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or locked drawer handle Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock 1 9 2 1 9 2 Passwords Passwords A two level password scheme protects your computer from unauthorized a...

Страница 27: ...uter against unauthorized use Once set you have to type it whenever you boot the computer Important Do not forget your password If you forget your password you need to contact your dealer Setting a Password Setting a Password Follow these steps 1 During POST while the startup logo is being displayed press F2 to enter the Setup Utility 2 Press the or key to select System Security then press Enter 3...

Страница 28: ...d to verify your first entry 6 Retype the password then press Enter After setting the password the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Enabled 7 Press Esc to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu 8 Press Esc to exit the BIOS Utility A dialog box appears asking if you want to save the CMOS data Do you want to save CMOS data Yes No 9 Select Yes to save ...

Страница 29: ...up Utility 2 Select System Security and press Enter 3 Highlight the desired password parameter to change or remove 4 Press or to display the password prompt and key in a new password or Press or and select None to remove the existing password 5 Press Esc to exit the System Security screen and return to the main menu 6 Press Esc to exit the Setup Utility A dialog box appears asking if you want to s...

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