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Notebook PC

Hardware User’s Manual

DV

E2543 / Apr 2006

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Страница 1: ...Notebook PC Hardware User s Manual DV E2543 Apr 2006 ...

Страница 2: ...arted 21 Power System 22 Using AC Power 22 Using Battery Power 23 Battery Care 23 Powering ON the Notebook PC 24 The Power On Self Test POST 24 Checking Battery Power 25 Charging the Battery Pack 25 Restarting or Rebooting 26 Powering OFF 26 Special Keyboard Functions 27 Colored Hot Keys 27 Microsoft Windows Keys 29 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 29 Keyboard as Cursors 29 Switches and Status Indicat...

Страница 3: ...4 Hard Disk Drive 44 Connections 45 Modem Connection 45 Network Connection 46 Wireless LAN Connection on selected models 47 Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models 48 Trusted Platform Module TPM on selected models 49 Power Management Modes 50 Full Power Mode Maximum Performance 50 ACPI 50 Suspend Mode 50 Power Savings 50 Power State Summary 51 Thermal Power Control 51 Stand by and Hiberna...

Страница 4: ... Contents ...

Страница 5: ... 1 Introducing the Notebook PC About This User s Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC ...

Страница 6: ...mation on using the Notebook PC s components 5 Appendix Introduces you to optional accessories and gives additional information Notes For This Manual A few notes and warnings in bold are used throughout this guide that you should be aware of in order to complete certain tasks safely and completely These notes have different degrees of importance as described below NOTE Tips and information for spe...

Страница 7: ...ook PC should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F Battery safety warning DO NOT throw the battery in fire DO NOT short circuit the contacts DO NOT disassemble the battery DO NOT expose to strong magnetic or electrical fields DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged DO NOT place or drop objects o...

Страница 8: ...es much longer to charge the battery pack when the Notebook PC is in use Airplane Precautions Contact your airline if you want to use the Notebook PC on the airplane Most airlines will have restric tions for using electronic devices Most airlines will allow electronic use only between and not during takeoffs and landings CAUTION There are three main types of airport security devices X ray machines...

Страница 9: ...ebook PC 1 Install the battery pack 3 Open the Display Panel 4 Turn ON the Notebook PC 2 Connect the AC Power Adapter Press the power button and release In Windows XP this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC 1 2 IMPORTANT When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Note book PC by the display panel ...

Страница 10: ...10 1 Introducing the Notebook PC ...

Страница 11: ...11 2 Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC ...

Страница 12: ...12 2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC NOTE The keyboard will be different for each territory 1 4 3 5 6 2 7 8 ...

Страница 13: ...C and recovering from STD Use the switch once to turn ON and once to turn OFF the Notebook PC In Windows XP this button can also be used to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC The power switch only works when the display panel is opened Status Indicators top Status indicator details are described in section 3 Instant Keys Instant keys allow you to launch frequently used applications with one push of a...

Страница 14: ...ion or recently been in operation High tempera tures are normal during charging or operation Do not use on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT NOTE The bottom side may vary in appearance depending on model Audio Sub Woofer The built in sub woofer speaker allows you to enjoy ama...

Страница 15: ...wn Button Emergency In case your operating system cannot properly turn OFF or restart the shutdown button can be pressed with a straightened paper clip to shutdown the Notebook PC Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC whenAC power is not connected This allows use when moving tempo rarily between locations ...

Страница 16: ...dditional adapters Display Monitor Output The 15 pin D sub monitor port supports a standard VGA compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display Power DC Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for use with this jack Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack To preven...

Страница 17: ... or single display Use an S Video cable not provided for high quality displays or use the provided RCAto S Video adapter for standard video devices This port supports both NTSC and PAL formats 10 11 12 Audio Video Input AV S Video Input The audio video input is a way of inputting audio and video signals through RCA jacks or S Video requires the RCA adapter included with selected models This functi...

Страница 18: ... metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to be removed from a fixed object Some security products may also include a motion detector to sound an alarm when moved Optical Drive type varies by model The Notebook PC comes in various models with different optical drives The Notebook PC s optical drive may support compact discs CD and or digital video discs DVD and may have record able R or r...

Страница 19: ...tachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich vibrant sound results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers Audio features are software controlled WARNING When opening do not force the display panel down to the table or else the hinges may break Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel Display Panel Tab Lift the display...

Страница 20: ...pack is automatically charged when connected to an AC power source and maintains power to the Notebook PC whenAC power is not connected This allows use when moving tempo rarily between locations Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for this Notebook PC The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit ...

Страница 21: ...ting Started Using AC Power Using Battery Power Powering ON the Notebook PC Checking Battery Power Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF the Notebook PC Special Keyboard Functions Switches and Status Indicators ...

Страница 22: ... for almost every country NOTE This Notebook PC may come with either a two or three prong plug depending on territory If a three prong plug is provided you must use a grounded AC outlet or use a properly grounded adapter to ensure safe operation of the Notebook PC WARNING THE POWER ADAPTER MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE BE SURE NOT TO COVER THE ADAPTER AND KEEP IT AWAY FROM YOUR BODY Power Sys...

Страница 23: ...t can be recharged The battery pack s useful life will depend on your environment temperature humidity and how your Notebook PC is used It is ideal that the battery be used in a temperature range between 5 C and 35 C 41 F and 95 F You must also take into account that the Notebook PC s internal temperature is higher than the outside temperature Any temperatures above or below this range will shorte...

Страница 24: ...n which is used to make a diagnostic check of the system This record is created by using the BIOS Setup program If the POST discovers a difference between the record and the exist ing hardware it will display a message on the screen prompting you to correct the conflict by running BIOS Setup In most cases the record should be correct when you receive the Notebook PC When the test is finished you m...

Страница 25: ...n for sub menus Left click the battery icon for power management settings Note Screen captures shown here are examples only and may not reflect what you see in your system Move your mouse over the battery icon for remaining power information When the AC power is connected charging status will be shown Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road you will have to charge the...

Страница 26: ... systems and then power OFF by holding the power switch for 2 seconds as opposed to 1 second to power ON Holding the power switch for 2 seconds is necessary in order to prevent ac cidental power OFFs IMPORTANT To protect the hard drive wait at least 5 seconds after turning OFF your Notebook PC before turning it back ON Screens are different depending on security settings Emergency Shutdown In case...

Страница 27: ...g low resolution modes Open Sun Icon F6 Increases the display brightness Filled Sun Icon F5 Decreases the display brightness Zz Icon F1 Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode either Save to RAM or Save to Disk depending on sleep button setting in power management setup NOTE The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same Follow the ic...

Страница 28: ...ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for cell navigation Num Lk Ins Toggles the numeric keypad number lock ON and OFF Allows you to use a larger portion of the keyboard for number entering Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys ...

Страница 29: ... pressing Fn Ins Num LK the number lock LED lights up If an external keyboard is connected pressing the Ins Num LK on the external keyboard enables disables the NumLock on both keyboards simultaneously To disable the numeric keypad while keeping the keypad on an external keyboard activated press the Fn Ins Num LK keys on the Notebook PC Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while...

Страница 30: ... you up or down into the proper mode segment AC or DC Bluetooth Key This button is only applicable on models with internal Bluetooth BT Press once to enable and once to disable the BT function Windows software settings are necessary Pad Lock Key Pressing this button will lock your touchpad when using an external mouse Locking the touchpad will prevent you from accidentally moving the cursor while ...

Страница 31: ...s allows switching between different display color enhance ment modes in order to improve contrast brightness skin tone and color saturation for red green and blue independently You can see the current mode through the on screen display OSD OSD Icons Switches Cont Switches and Status Indicators ...

Страница 32: ...k PC is in the Suspend to RAM Standby mode This indicator is OFF when the Notebook PC is turned OFF or in the Suspend to Disk Hibernation mode Battery Charge Indicator The battery charge indicator is an LED that shows the status of the battery s power as follows ON The Notebook PC s battery is charging when AC power is connected OFF The Notebook PC s battery is charged or completely drained Blinki...

Страница 33: ... B C When the capital lock light is OFF the typed letters will be in the lower case form e g a b c Scroll Lock Indicator Indicates that scroll lock Scr Lk is activated when lit Scroll lock allows some of the keyboard letters to act as direction keys in order to allow easier navigation when only a part of the keyboard is required such as for playing games Number Lock Indicator Indicates that number...

Страница 34: ...34 3 Getting Started ...

Страница 35: ... PC Operating System Pointing Device Storage Devices ExpressCard Slot Optical Drive Hard Disk Drive Connections Modem Connection Network Connection Wireless LAN Connection Bluetooth Wireless Connection Power Management Modes ...

Страница 36: ...ular operating systems including those that have been pre installed The support CD does not include the operating system itself The support CD is necessary even if your Notebook PC came pre configured in order to provide additional software not included as part of the factory pre install A recovery CD is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at...

Страница 37: ...on software Using the Touchpad Light pressure with the tip of your finger is all that is required to operate the touchpad Because the touchpad is electrostatic sensitive objects cannot be used in place of your fingers The touchpad s primary function is to move the cursor around or select items displayed on the screen with the use of your fingertip instead of a standard desktop mouse The following ...

Страница 38: ...e double click speed using the Windows Control Panel Mouse The following 2 examples produce the same results press the left button twice and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad twice press the left cursor button and release lightly but rapidly strike the touchpad Clicking Tapping With the cursor over an item press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly keep...

Страница 39: ...ving the cursor to the desired location then release the button Or you can simply double tap on the item and hold while dragging the item with your fingertip The following illustrations produce the same results hold left button and slide finger on touchpad lightly strike the touchpad twice sliding finger on touchpad during second strike Dragging Clicking Dragging Tapping NOTE A software controlled...

Страница 40: ...h previous PCMCIA cards Inserting an ExpressCard Be sure the ExpressCard is level when inserting 1 If there is an ExpressCard socket protector re move it using the Removing an ExpressCard instructions below 2 InserttheExpressCardwiththeconnectorsidefirst and label side up Standard ExpressCards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted 3 Carefully connect any cables or adapters needed ...

Страница 41: ... are no obstructions that may get jammed under the drive s tray 3 Hold the disc by the edge and face the disc s printed side up Push down on both sides of the disc s center until the disc snaps onto the hub The hub should be higher than the disc when correctly mounted 4 Slowly push the drive s tray back in The drive will begin reading the table of contents TOC on the disc When the drive stops the ...

Страница 42: ... Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Optical Drive slot type on selected models Optical Drive Cont Emergency eject Removing an optical disc WARNING The slot optical disc drive only supports a 16cm disc The slot optical disc drive does not support a 8cm disc Inserting a 8cm disc may damage the slot drive 2 Gently grab the disc by the edges and slowly pull the disc straight out of the...

Страница 43: ... Insert the audio CD and Windows automatically opens an audio player and begins playing Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD audio You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows speaker icon on the taskbar Using the Optical Drive tray type Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise me...

Страница 44: ...pter Memory Sticks may be standard or with MagicGate technology The built in memory card reader is not only convenient but also faster than most other forms of memory card readers because it utilizes the high bandwidth PCI bus Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and optical drives The Notebook PC comes with a replaceable...

Страница 45: ... you are connected to an online service do not place the Notebook PC in suspend or sleep mode or else you will disconnect the modem connection Example of the Notebook PC connected to a telephone jack for use with the built in modem Connections Modem Connection The telephone wire used to connect the Notebook PC s internal mo dem should have either two or four wires only two wires telephone line 1 i...

Страница 46: ...ith twisted pair wiring If you plan on running the interface at 100 1000Mbps it must be connected to a 100 BASE TX 1000 BASE T hub not a BASE T4 hub For 10Base T use category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair wiring 10 100 Mbps Full Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with duplex enabled The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user interv...

Страница 47: ...tional built in wireless LAN is a compact easy to use wireless Ethernet adapter Implementing the IEEE 802 11 standard for wireless LAN WLAN the optional built in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM technologies on 2 4GHz 5GHz frequencies The optional built in wire less LAN is backward...

Страница 48: ...a modem to connect to the Internet You may also use it for SMS messaging Bluetooth enabled computers or PDAs You can wireless connect to another computer or PDAand exchange files share peripherals or share Internet or network connections You may also make use of Bluetooth enabled wireless keyboard or mouse Add New Connection from the Bluetooth taskbar icon Bluetooth Settings from Windows Start Pro...

Страница 49: ...ctiveness Each individual TPM must have an Owner before it is useful as a security device TPM Applications TPM is useful for any customer that is interested in providing an addition layer of security to the com puter system The TPM when bundled with an optional security software package can provide overall system security file protection capabilities and protect against email privacy concerns TPM ...

Страница 50: ...tead of disabling all power management features ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Management ACPI was developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba especially for Windows and later to control power management and Plug and Play features ACPI is the new standard in power management for Notebook PCs NOTE APM was used in older operating systems like Windows NT4 and Windows 98 Because newer operating sy...

Страница 51: ...e upper limit The system shut down for critical cooling when temperature exceeds the maximum safe upper limit Power State Summary STATE ENTRY EVENT EXIT EVENT Stand by Stand by through Windows Start button Timer as set though Power Management in Windows Control Panel higher priority Any device Battery low STR Stand by Suspend to RAM Hotkey see Colored Hotkeys under Special Keyboard Functions in th...

Страница 52: ...ll applications and ask if you want to save your work if any are not saved Stand by is the same as Suspend to RAM STR This function stores your current data and status in RAM while many components are turned OFF Because RAM is volatile it requires power to keep refresh the data To operate select Start Shut down and Stand by Hibernate is the same as Suspend to Disk STD and stores your current data ...

Страница 53: ...n reception is available on selected models only and will vary by loca tion depending on distance from transmission towers and obstructions Cable connection Connect the coaxial cable from a paid television service roof mounted aerial antenna or indoor rabbit ears to the cable adapter Cable service connection can receive analog TV depending on paid services The provided adapter is necessary to chan...

Страница 54: ...54 4 Using the Notebook PC ...

Страница 55: ...55 Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Glossary Declarations and Safety Statements Notebook PC Information ...

Страница 56: ...onnect many USB peripherals through a single cable USB Keyboard and Mouse Attaching an external USB keyboard will allow data entry to be more comfortable Attaching an external USB mouse will allow Windows navigation to be more comfortable Both the external USB keyboard and mouse will work simultaneously with the Notebook PC s built in keyboard and touchpad WARNING To prevent system failures use Sa...

Страница 57: ...HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an uncompressed all digital audio video interface be tween any audio video source such as a set top box DVD player and A V receiver and an audio and or video monitor such as a digital television DTV Supports standard enhanced or high definition video plus multi channel digital audio on a single cable It transmits allATSC HDTV standards and supports 8 ch...

Страница 58: ...tween two channels in TV mode Goes to previous Starts or stops recording Changes channel up or down Goes to next Stops playing Starts the radio listening application Radio on selected models only Scrolls up Opens TV viewing application Opens picture viewer application Opens video viewer application Scrolls left Increases or decreases audio volume Starts the DVD player application or opens menu in ...

Страница 59: ...rding Changes to full screen or windowed display Goto Mobile Theater home page Executes selection and zooms viewing Jumps between two channels in TV mode Goes to previous Increases or decreases audio volume Changes channel up or down Changes arrow keys to keys in TV mode Goes to next Stops playing Plays audio or video This side inserts first when storing in the Notebook ExpressCard slot Mutes audi...

Страница 60: ...5 Alist of available Bluetooth devices will appear Select Logitech Travel Mouse and click Next 6 The software will register the Bluetooth mouse Click Finish when complete 7 A mouse icon with a pair of green and yellow hands will show in this window R ESET OFF ON If you do not see the Bluetooth mouse here Push the RESET button on the bottom of the mouse and click Refresh here Note RESET may be nece...

Страница 61: ...con D o u b l e c l i c k o n t h e registered Bluetooth mouse After connection the icon will show a pair of green and yellow hands Click Refresh in the software and RESET on the mouse Repeat if necessary Question I already registered the Bluetooth mouse before Why is it not working now How do I connect to it Question HowdoIcheckifmyBluetooth is ready A prompt will appear for confirmation Click OK...

Страница 62: ...em by loading it into system memory When the manual instructs you to boot your system or computer it means to turn ON your computer Reboot means to restart your computer When using Windows 95 or later selecting Restart from Start Shut Down will reboot your computer Bluetooth on selected models Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology that lets you connect computers mobile phones and handheld...

Страница 63: ... used in the PC card slot Not compatible with previous PCMCIA cards Hardware Hardware is a general term referring to the physical components of a computer system including pe ripherals such as printers modems and pointing devices IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself eliminating the need for a separate adapter card in the ca...

Страница 64: ...tly into the beam Class 3A lasers must not be viewed with opti cally aided devices CLASS 3B Class 3B lasers and Class 3A lasers with outputs of 2 5mW are hazardous to personnel who are within the beam path and look at the beam source directly or by specular reflection These lasers cannot produce hazardous diffuse reflections Personnel working with these lasers should wear appropriate protective ey...

Страница 65: ...ted keys for encryption It is a hardware based solution that can help avoid attacks by hackers looking to capture passwords and encryption keys to sensitive data The TPM provides the ability to the PC or Notebook PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy Twisted Pair Cable The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host generally a Hub or ...

Страница 66: ...re that all DVD movies be limited to a particular region usually coded to the region at which it is sold While DVD movie content may be released for multiple regions CSS design rules require that any system capable of playing CSS encrypted content must only be capable of playing one region Region Definitions Region 1 Canada US US Territories Region 2 Czech Egypt Finland France Germany Gulf States ...

Страница 67: ... if provided is by means of dual tone multifrequency signalling Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be made by the manufacturer to the Notified Body and the vendor This declaration will indicate the networks with which the equipment is designed to work and any notified networks with which the equipment may have inter working difficulties Network Compatibility Declaration Statement to be...

Страница 68: ...Yes Norway Yes No Poland No Not Applicable Portugal No Not Applicable Spain No Not Applicable Sweden Yes No Switzerland Yes No United Kingdom Yes No This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability For updates to this table you may visit http www cetecom de technologies ctr_21 html 1 National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling manufacture...

Страница 69: ...mful 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 interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the recei...

Страница 70: ...ls 1 through 11 in the 2 4GHz frequency by specified firmware controlled in the USA This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfyin...

Страница 71: ... instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To prevent radio interference to the licensed service i e co channel Mobile Satellite systems this device is intended to be operated indoor...

Страница 72: ...ents in which the use of the 2400 2483 5 MHz band is permitted with an EIRP of less than 100mW indoors and less than 10mW outdoors 01 Ain Orientales 02 Aisne 03 Allier 05 Hautes Alpes 08 Ardennes 09 Ariège 11 Aude 12 Aveyron 16 Charente 24 Dordogne 25 Doubs 26 Drôme 32 Gers 36 Indre 37 Indre et Loire 41 Loir et Cher 45 Loiret 50 Manche 55 Meuse 58 Nièvre 59 Nord 60 Oise 61 Orne 63 Puy du Dôme 64 P...

Страница 73: ...ed for UL1642 covering primary non rechargeable and secondary rechargeable lithium batter ies for use as power sources in products These batteries contain metallic lithium or a lithium alloy or a lithium ion and may consist of a single electrochemical cell or two or more cells connected in series parallel or both that convert chemical energy into electrical energy by an irreversible or reversible ...

Страница 74: ...å kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren Danish VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion Swedish VAROITUS Paristovoiräjähtää josseonvirheellisestiasennettu Vaihdaparistoainoastaanlaitevalmist...

Страница 75: ...WARNING Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or in the laser product installation guide may result in hazard ous radiation exposure Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S A patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrov...

Страница 76: ...76 A Appendix Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built in Modem ...

Страница 77: ...77 Appendix A ...

Страница 78: ... ______________________________ Type _______________ BIOS Version _ __________________________________________Date _______________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Accessories _ _____________________________________________________________ Software Operating System _ __________Version _ ___________ Serial Number _______________ Software _ ________________...

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