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Introduction

PC Camera

The PC Camera will allow you to capture video files to .avi format. Make sure
you install the driver and software, then run the software by selecting the

 AM-

CAP 

program (see 

“PC Camera” on page 7 - 10

).

LCD Panel

The computer comes with a 14.1" 

OR

 a 15.0" TFT Liquid Crystal Display

screen. See 

“LCD Options” on page A - 3

 for details of the configuration op-

tions.

Microphone

Record on your computer with the built-in microphone.

LED Power & Communication Indicators

These indicators display the system power status, and battery status of the
computer. The third indicator may be configured to give a visual confirmation
when e-mail is received in the default e-mail program (see 

“LED Power &

Communication Indicators” on page 2 - 6

).

LED Status Indicators

These display the system’s operational status. Refer to 

“LED Status Indica-

tors” on page 2 - 5

 for more information on what the lights mean.

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Страница 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 respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer July 2004 Trademarks This product incorporates copyrig...

Страница 4: ...on 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 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 dif...

Страница 5: ... type during 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 batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product is intended to be supplied b...

Страница 6: ...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 place it on an unstable surface Do not place anything heavy on the computer Do not expose it to excessive heat or direct sunlight Do not leave it in a place where foreign matter or mois ture may affect the ...

Страница 7: ...and 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 properly shut down all programs Do not turn off any peripheral devices when the computer is on Do not disassemble the com puter by yourself Perform routine maintenance on your computer Use only approv...

Страница 8: ...a 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 the total cur rent load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies Do not plug in the power cord if you are wet Do not use t...

Страница 9: ...maged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled 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 Disposal Caution The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable b...

Страница 10: ...Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following con ditions When the power cord or AC DC adapter is damaged or frayed If the computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids If the computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions If the computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks If there ...

Страница 11: ... adapters 6 Put the computer in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps 7 If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software Make sure your papers are handy Power Off Before Traveling Ma...

Страница 12: ...ata 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 airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the computer in an overhead com partment make ...

Страница 13: ...rms 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 support your lower back comfortably Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long...

Страница 14: ...on 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 screen clearly Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position ...

Страница 15: ...Model Differences 1 4 Top View 1 5 Top View with LCD Panel Open 1 6 PC Camera 1 7 LCD Panel 1 7 Microphone 1 7 LED Power Communication Indicators 1 7 LED Status Indicators 1 7 Hot Key Buttons 1 8 Close Cover Switch 1 8 Power Button 1 8 Keyboard 1 9 TouchPad Buttons 1 9 Front View 1 10 Mini IEEE 1394 Port 1 11 S PDIF Out Port 1 11 Microphone In Jack 1 11 Headphone Out Jack 1 11 Infrared Transceiver...

Страница 16: ... 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 Optical Device Bay 2 11 Loading Discs 2 11 Handling CDs or DVDs 2 12 DVD Regional Codes 2 13 Changing DVD Regional Codes 2 14 PC Card Slot 2 15 Inserting and Removing PC Cards 2 15 7 in 1 Card Reader Module 2 16 Hot Key Buttons 2 17 Programming the Hot...

Страница 17: ...ons 3 21 Power Schemes 3 22 Conserving Power System 3 24 Hibernate Mode vs Shutdown 3 24 Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode 3 24 Standby 3 25 Hibernate 3 25 Configuring the Power Button 3 26 Battery Information 3 27 New Battery 3 27 Battery Life 3 27 Battery FAQ 3 28 Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR 3 29 Drivers Utilities Overview 4 1 What to Install 4 1 Optional Module Drivers 4 2 Installati...

Страница 18: ...16 BIOS Utilities Overview 5 1 Important BIOS Settings 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 Failing the POST 5 4 Fatal Errors 5 4 Non Fatal Errors 5 4 The Setup Program 5 5 Entering Setup 5 5 Setup Screens 5 6 Main Menu 5 7 Advanced Menu 5 9 Configuring the Network Boot Protocol 5 14 Security Menu 5 15 Boot Menu 5 17 Exit Menu 5 19 Upgrading The Computer Overview 6 1 When Not to Upgrade 6 2 Removin...

Страница 19: ...ts and Tips 8 2 Backup and General Maintenance 8 3 Viruses 8 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 8 5 Power 8 7 Display 8 9 Boot Password 8 10 Audio 8 11 Optical Device 8 12 Keyboard 8 13 Operation 8 14 Wireless LAN Bluetooth Modules 8 15 OS and Driver Installation 8 16 Hyper Threading Notes 8 17 Specifications Processor Types A 1 Core Logic A 2 Security A 3 Memory A 3 BIOS A 3 LCD Options...

Страница 20: ...XVIII Preface Optional A 6 ...

Страница 21: ...refer to Drivers Utilities on page 4 1 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 Users If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then you should try to look through all the documentation Do not worry if you do not understand everything the first time Kee...

Страница 22: ...r 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 appropriate manuals System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or where you are re configuring your computer for a dif ferent system you will find this manual r...

Страница 23: ...work right out of the box Before you begin please follow the safety instruc tions in the Preface 1 Remove all packing materials 2 Securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the computer e g keyboard and mouse to their ports 3 Attach the AC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer see Rear View on page 1 16 then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power c...

Страница 24: ...includes two different model types according to the spec ifications and designs You can identify if your computer is Model A or B by checking Table 1 1 Model Differences below Both models incorporate two design types see the pictures in Figure 1 2 for the design differences Feature Model A Model B Design Supported See Figure 1 2 for details CPU Supported See Processor Types on page A 1 for details...

Страница 25: ...top 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 notification of e mail received and the power status of wireless modules 1 2 1 Figure 1 1 Top View with LCD Panel Closed 1 LCD Latches 2 LED Power Communication Indicators 1 2 ...

Страница 26: ...anel Open Design Differences 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 Button 9 Keyboard 10 TouchPad and Buttons 2 6 4 5 7 8 3 9 10 1 Design I Design II 2 6 4 5 7 8 3 9 10 1 ...

Страница 27: ...details of the configuration op tions Microphone Record on your computer with the built in microphone LED Power Communication Indicators These indicators display the system power status and battery status of the computer The third indicator may be configured to give a visual confirmation when e mail is received in the default e mail program see LED Power Communication Indicators on page 2 6 LED St...

Страница 28: ... scheme When I close the lid of my portable computer sends the computer into a power saving state see Figure 3 19 on page 3 26 Power Button Press this button to turn your computer on or off see Turning on the Computer on page 2 4 This button may also be used as a suspend resume key once configured as such in the power management control panel of your operating system see Configuring the Power Butt...

Страница 29: ...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 button may be used to scroll up and down or may be configured to perform a variety of functions see Configuring the TouchPad and Buttons on page 2 21 Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del...

Страница 30: ...Infrared Transceiver 7 Wireless Module ON OFF Switch 8 Built In Speakers 8 8 4 5 6 7 2 3 1 1 IEEE 1394 The Mini IEEE 1394 port only supports SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices Infrared Communication The Infrared transceiver operates on a Line of Sight Make sure nothing is block ing the Line of Sight between your system s transceiver and the destination s transceiver ...

Страница 31: ...ound Microphone In Jack Record on your computer with an external microphone Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Infrared Transceiver The infrared transceiver enables communication between the computer and another similarly equipped device and is 4M bps FIR IrDA 1 1 compliant For...

Страница 32: ...ave 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 Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any porta ble electronic trans mission devices aboard aircraft is usu ally prohibited Make sure the modules are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircra...

Страница 33: ... using the drive please refer to Optical Device Bay on page 2 11 3 4 2 1 Figure 1 4 Left Side View 1 Optical Device Bay 2 7 in 1 Card Reader 3 PC Card Slot 4 PC Card Slot Eject Button CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD DVD e g due to an unexpected power inter ruption you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole Do not use a sharpened pencil or ...

Страница 34: ...upports Cardbus Refer to PC Card Slot on page 2 15 for more information Operating System Installation Warning If you are installing an Operating System e g Windows 2000 or Windows XP make sure to set the USB Host Controller op tion in the BIOS to Disabled This will disable all the USB ports This will also prevent the system from seeing the card reader as a disk drive if the system sees the card re...

Страница 35: ...1 Introduction 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 5 Right Side View 1 Security Lock Slot ...

Страница 36: ...to power your computer Figure 1 6 Rear View 1 Vent 2 DC In Jack 3 2 USB 2 0 Ports 4 External Monitor VGA 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 LAN Jack 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 Overheating To prevent your com puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent fan in take while the comput er is in use ...

Страница 37: ...gged 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 VGA Port Connect an external monitor VGA to this port to allow dual video or simul taneous display on the LCD and external monitor see Display Devices Options on page 3 9 Printer Parallel Port This po...

Страница 38: ...play 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 modem You may plug the telephone line di rectly into this RJ 11 telephone connection Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port RJ 45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN Network function...

Страница 39: ...attery 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 2 4 5 3 CPU The CPU is not a user serviceable part Opening this compart ment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty 1 1 1 Overheating To prevent your com puter from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent...

Страница 40: ...nally vis ible please check with your service representative If your configuration in cludes the Bluetooth module make sure to install the software see sidebar Drive Warning Don t try to remove the hard disk HDD while the system is on This could cause data loss or damage Unauthorized removal or tampering with the HDD may violate your warranty If you are in doubt consult your service representative...

Страница 41: ...ad this chapter This chapter includes The Power Sources Turning on the Computer The LED Indicators The Auto Mail Checker The Hard Disk Drive The Optical CD DVD Device The PC Card Slot The Card Reader Module The Hot Key Buttons The Function Keys Numeric Keypad The TouchPad Buttons Mouse Adding a Printer general guidelines ...

Страница 42: ...lows you to use your computer while you are on the road or an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applica tions and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the bat tery discharge completely before recharging We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the battery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 27 Power...

Страница 43: ...O NOT connect the metal terminals to each other Battery Removal We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself Please consult your service representative should you need to re move the battery for any reason Low Battery Warning When the battery is critically low immedi ately connect the AC adapter to the comput er or save your work otherwise the un saved data will be lost when the power ...

Страница 44: ... 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 shut your com puter down by choos ing the Shut Down Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Win dows This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Forced Off If the system hangs and the ...

Страница 45: ...ication Indicators are also visible when the top of your computer is closed LED Status Indicators Icon Color Description Green System activity Green Number Lock is activated Green Caps Lock is activated Green Scroll Lock is activated to activate press Fn ScrLk Figure 2 1 LED Indicators Scroll Lock To enable and disable the Scroll Lock feature press the Fn and ScrLk keys simultane ously Table 2 1 L...

Страница 46: ...alf Orange Half Green New mail has arrived Fast Blinking Half Orange Half 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 module is On Half Orange Half Green Both the optional Wireless LAN and Bluetooth modules are On see sidebar Battery Problem If the battery has a se rious problem c...

Страница 47: ... 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 taskbar Clicking on the icon will bring up the following options menu If you have not input your mail account data then you will be prompted to do so Select Open to bring up the control panel for the progr...

Страница 48: ...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 put on these pages Figure 2 3 Auto Mail Checker Account Setup Figure 2 4 Auto Mail Checker Account Options ...

Страница 49: ... 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 the control panel Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Special Group Setup ...

Страница 50: ...ur 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 inter nal components of your computer please ensure that the ma chine is not connected to the AC power and that the machine is turned off Also ensure that all peripheral ca bles including phone lines are di...

Страница 51: ...up use just enough force 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 an audio video CD or DVD is playing If power is unexpectedly interrupted insert an object such as a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open the tray Sound V...

Страница 52: ...t write 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 cleaners to clean the CD or DVD Do not bend the CD or DVD Do not drop or subject the CD or DVD to shock CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD e g due to an unexpected power interruption ...

Страница 53: ...detection 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 use the module in another computer Figure 2 8 DVD Regional Codes Windows XP ...

Страница 54: ...to bring up the con trol panel as seen in DVD Regional Codes Windows XP on page 2 13 To change the TV system to from PAL or NTSC see TV System Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control on page 5 11 DVD Regional Coding Region Geographical Location 1 USA Canada 2 Western Europe Japan South Africa Middle East Egypt 3 South East Asia Taiwan South Korea The Philippines Indonesia Hong Kong 4 South Central ...

Страница 55: ... for one Type II PC Card Make sure you install the driver for the PC Card see What to Install on page 4 1 Inserting and Removing PC Cards Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place To remove a PC Card simply press the eject button next to the slot Figure 2 9 PC Card Slot 1 1 ...

Страница 56: ...rked with the appropriate symbol for each card type Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device Operating System Installation Warning If you are installing an Operating System e g Windows 2000 or Windows XP make sure to set the USB Host Controller op tion in the BIOS to Disabled This will disable all the USB ports This will also prevent the system from seeing the card read...

Страница 57: ... install the Hot Key driver Refer to What to Install on page 4 1 for driver installation steps Programming the Hot Key Buttons After installing the Hot Key driver you can configure or change the settings Hot Key Buttons Function Activate the default e mail program Activate the default Internet browser Activate the user specified application e g Microsoft Word or Excel Table 2 4 Hot Key Buttons ...

Страница 58: ...ion 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 Open 6 The Hot Key buttons is now set to execute that program Application exe You will need to locate the actual application executable exe file not just the shortcut To find the application righ...

Страница 59: ...n 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 Multiple Wireless Modules Toggle Fn NumLk Number Lock Toggle Fn ScrLk Scroll Lock Toggle Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard PS 2 or USB ke...

Страница 60: ...D Indicators on page 2 5 If the Number Lock 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 press the Scr Lk key at the top right of the keyboard Special Characters Some software appli cations allow the number keys to be used with Alt to pro duce special charac ters These special characters can...

Страница 61: ...ou 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 double click the Mouse icon In Windows XP the Mouse control panel is in the Printers and Other Hardware Category Right click the taskbar icon and select Easy Launcher to run programs from this menu To add ...

Страница 62: ...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 Launch er by right clicking the icon in the taskbar Click Close or Mini mize to quit the menu Figure 2 12 Mouse Properties ...

Страница 63: ...t 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 paper tray toner ink cartridge etc 2 Turn ON the computer 3 Turn ON the printer 4 Connect the printer s USB cable to one of the USB ports on the computer 5 Windows will identify the printer and eith...

Страница 64: ...npacking 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 16 4 Turn ON the printer 5 Turn ON the computer 6 Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to supply one Follow the on screen instructions ...

Страница 65: ... FIR Note All operating 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 system hasn t been properly configured your serv ice representative may have already done that for you refer to What to Install on page 4 1 for installation in structions ...

Страница 66: ...n 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 plastic to get be tween the lid LCD and the work panel They could damage or scratch the LCD and or accidentally activate the close cover switch Figure 3 1 Brightness Controls Fn F8 F9 ...

Страница 67: ...ver interface shows the available options see LCD Options on page A 3 for the LCD options You can switch display devices from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the video driver is installed see What to Install on page 4 1 Screen Resolution Screen Area Note You may set the reso lution to a higher set ting than the panel supports however this will require you to pan scroll a...

Страница 68: ...l Panel 2 Double click Display icon 3 In the Display Properties dialog box click Settings tab 4 In Screen area resolution move the slider to the preferred setting for resolution see in Figure 3 3 on page 3 5 5 In Colors Color quality click the arrow and scroll to the preferred setting for color depth see in Figure 3 3 on page 3 5 You can also access Display Properties by right clicking the desktop...

Страница 69: ... 3 5 3 When the Display Properties control panel is open click the Advanced but ton to bring up the options tabs Clicking through these tabs allows you to make any video adjustments you require 2 3 1 Figure 3 3 Advanced Display Properties 3 ...

Страница 70: ...rol 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 Manager tab 5 Choose the setting you wish to change OR 1 Right Click the SiS Utility Tray icon in the taskbar 2 Point to Display Property and choose the setting you wish to change Figure 3 4 SiS Utili...

Страница 71: ... make changes to the Driver Mode Settings Video Setting Desktop Gamma Correction and view General Information by clicking the appropri ate tab and adjusting the setting Some screen examples are shown below Figure 3 5 SiS Utility Tray Manager Setting Tabs ...

Страница 72: ...et 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 has 128MB of memory RAM then 32MB will be allocated to video leaving the system with 96MB of RAM Video Memory Usage 3D Applications such as games and CAD software tend to re quire more video mem ory th...

Страница 73: ...lt in LCD Single 2 The built in LCD and a VGA monitor CRT showing the same image Mirror 3 The built in LCD and a TV showing the same image Mirror 4 The built in LCD and a VGA monitor CRT showing different images Extended Desktop see Extended Windows Desktop Display on page 3 13 5 The built in LCD and a TV showing different images Extended Desktop 6 A VGA monitor CRT and TV showing different images...

Страница 74: ...oggle 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 you only use the keyboard toggle to switch through the display op tions you will not have all the configuration options available to you If you want to access the options listed in Display Device...

Страница 75: ...tructions in SiS Utility Tray Manager on page 3 6 choose Driver Mode Settings See the following pages for instructions on enabling Mirror and Extended Desktop display External Display Activation If you plug in an external display device while the system is powered on follow this procedure 1 Click the Display de vices detection but ton to detect the external display 2 Click in the Power on secondar...

Страница 76: ...ture to display the screen through a projector for a presenta tion etc Setting Mirror Display 1 Follow the instructions in Switching Enabling Displays Driver on page 3 11 2 Make sure the Mirror icon is displayed 3 Choose a device to be Primary and one to be Secondary 4 Click OK OK to apply the settings you may need to give your VGA monitor CRT a few seconds to refresh 5 Click Yes to keep the setti...

Страница 77: ...reating a lot more screen area for display Setting Extended Desktop Display 1 Follow the instructions in Switching Enabling Displays Driver on page 3 11 2 Click the Mirror icon to change to the Extended Desktop icon 3 Choose which device is to be Primary and which is to be Second ary 4 Click OK OK Yes to adjust and confirm the settings Figure 3 9 Extended Desktop Setting ...

Страница 78: ...llustrated in Figure 3 10 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 10 the primary monitor is on the left the secondary display is on the right With the Extended Desktop display enabled drag any icons or windows across to the other display desktop It is therefore possible to have one pro gram vis...

Страница 79: ...nd color depth options available from the CRT 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 is too low and or you re using fluores cent lighting the screen will appear to flicker To reduce flickering on a CRT use faster refresh rates we recommend a refresh rate of 72Hz or more But fi...

Страница 80: ...nded Desktop display has been enabled 1 Double click on the VGA monitor CRT icon in the example below it is the icon as the VGA monitor CRT is set as the secondary display 2 Click the Monitor tab then select the refresh rate 3 Click OK and close the Display Properties window Figure 3 12 Extended Desktop Set Refresh Rate Display Properties 2 ...

Страница 81: ...r on page 3 11 2 Make sure the display mode is Single or Mirror 3 Set the VGA monitor CRT as the Primary device 4 You may then choose the refresh rate resolution and color depth options available from the CRT drop box under Support Modes 5 Click OK OK Yes to adjust and confirm the settings Setting Changes Some setting changes may require you to re start the computer Figure 3 13 Mirror Single Displ...

Страница 82: ...e Monitor tab 1 Once the VGA monitor CRT is confirmed as the Primary device close the Display Properties control panel 2 Open the Display Properties Settings control panel again 3 Double click the monitor icon and select the Monitor tab 4 Choose your preferred refresh rate and click OK then close the Display Properties control panel Figure 3 14 Monitor Refresh Rate ...

Страница 83: ...n S Video cable from the TV to the S Video Out port at the rear of the computer Follow the instructions in Switching 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 11 Figure 3 15 TV Display ...

Страница 84: ... the computer with enhanced power saving tech niques and gives the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example 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 OS Note Power management functions will vary slightly depe...

Страница 85: ...nabled 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 individual components or throughout the whole system Figure 3 16 Power Options Control Panel ...

Страница 86: ...e computer s hard disk motor to turn 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 disk motor will be turned back on The schemes may also be set to set a specified time for the system to enter Standby or Hibernate mode see Conserving Power System on page 3 24 Resuming Operation The system can re sume from Monitor or Hard...

Страница 87: ...ed performance especially under DC battery power Choose the Home Office scheme for maximum performance when the com puter is powered from an AC power source Choose the Max Battery scheme bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the com puter is battery DC power powered Windows will use Portable Laptop a...

Страница 88: ...ibernate 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 where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used You can use either method depending on your needs Standby Mode vs Hibernate Mode If you want...

Страница 89: ... 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 computer to au tomatically enter Hibernate mode when the battery power is almost depleted You will need to enable Hibernate mode from the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel The system will resume fro...

Страница 90: ...if powered by the AC adapter if powered by the battery the LED will be off If you are in a power saving mode set to save power through individual components e g hard disk monitor the LED will remain green Sleep Button You may also config ure the Sleep Resume key combination Fn F4 from the menu il lustrated in Figure 3 19 In Windows this is referred to as the Sleep button Figure 3 19 Power Options ...

Страница 91: ... upon many factors including the programs you are running and peripheral devices attached Power Options you may set low battery Alarms and actions and check the Power Meter from the Power Options control panel and settings in the OS will help pro long the battery life if configured appropriately Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent...

Страница 92: ...at tery power and shut down on its own Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel especially any Alarms unclick the tickboxes see page 3 27 and Schemes change all the settings to Never see page 3 22 As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light tu...

Страница 93: ...w 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 Transceiver A and change the Value to HP HSDL 2300 3600 6 Click OK OK For further information please refer to the manual of the device you wish to connect Infrared Communication The infrared transceiv er op...

Страница 94: ...Advanced Controls 3 30 3 ...

Страница 95: ...nd utilities In this chapter we group driver and utility installation instructions by operating system The following operating systems are cov ered Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Home and Professional Editions What to Install The Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM contains the drivers and utilities neces sary for the proper operation of the computer Table 4 1 on page 4 5 lists wha...

Страница 96: ...also prevent the system from seeing the card reader as a disk drive if the system sees the card reader as a disk drive it will automatically define it as drive C Don t forget to enable the USB ports after installing the OS Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drivers make sure that the Wire less Module ON OFF switch is turned OFF until you come to install the drivers for the Wireless...

Страница 97: ...f the System control panel Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop or in the Start menu in WinXP only and select Properties The Service Pack currently in stalled on your system will be listed under the Sys tem heading If no Service Pack information is listed then no Service Pack is installed Windows XP Service Pack 1 1a Make sure you install Windows XP Service Pack 1 1a or are installing a...

Страница 98: ...plica tion will run automatically see Figure 4 1 1 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 5 the drivers must be installed in this order 2 Click to select the driver you wish to install 3 Click the Driver Install button 4 Follow the Driver Installation instructions from step 3 as appropriate for your OS as listed in the following pages 5 Make a note of the drivers you have alr...

Страница 99: ...ame e g Win2000 or WinXP Setup exe and click OK 3 Follow the Driver Installation instructions from step 3 as appropriate for your OS as listed in the following pages 4 Make sure you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 5 Table 4 1 Install Procedure Feature Win2000 WinXP Audio page 4 8 page 4 13 Modem page 4 8 page 4 14 Network LAN page 4 9 page 4 14 Video page 4 9 page 4 ...

Страница 100: ...eep the existing newer version 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 drive specified for your CD DVD device Not all computers are setup the same way and some computers have the CD DVD listed under a different drive letter e g if you have two hard drives or hard disk partitions one may be ...

Страница 101: ...ice Pack 4 or a Windows 2000 version which includes Service Pack 4 before installing all the drivers Service Pack 4 includes support for USB 2 0 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 Wireless LAN or Bluetooth modules Before installing the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth drive...

Страница 102: ... for configuration options 6 You can also go to the Sounds Multimedia Control Panel Start Settings Control Panel Sounds Multimedia for further configuration options Modem Win2000 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM or click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D drinst2 exe and click OK 2 Click to select Modem from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 The...

Страница 103: ...ck to select Video from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 Click Utility and Driver Setup button 4 To continue Next Next Next Next Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer 6 See Advanced Video Controls on page 3 2 for details on adjusting the video settings Hot Key Win2000 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM or click Start menu Run and navigate Browse...

Страница 104: ...hPad and Buttons on page 2 21 PC Card PCMCIA Win2000 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM or click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D drinst2 exe and click OK 2 Click to select PCMCIA from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 Click Next Next 4 Click Finish to restart the computer PC Camera Win2000 See install procedure in PC Camera Driver In stallation...

Страница 105: ...drinst2 exe and click OK 2 Click to select Automail from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 To continue click Next Next 4 Click Finish then restart the computer 5 Run the program from the Start menu point to Programs Auto Mail Checker and click Auto Mail Checker 6 Double click the taskbar icon to access the settings menus see Auto Mail Checker on page 2 7 ...

Страница 106: ...n configure the language options Windows XP Service Pack 1a Make sure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 1a before installing all the drivers if your Windows XP version includes Service Pack 1a you can skip this step To make sure that support for USB 2 0 is fully enabled follow the instructions in Enabling USB 2 0 Sup port on page 4 13 Wireless Module ON OFF Switch While installing the drive...

Страница 107: ...see the My Computer icon on your desktop if you cannot see the My Computer icon go to step 2 click on it once to select it then right click it to make the sub menu appear and scroll down to Properties and click on it go to step 3 2 If you cannot see the My Computer icon click Start menu then point to but don t click just highlight it My Computer Right click it to make the sub menu appear and scrol...

Страница 108: ...to select Lan from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 Click Next 4 Click Finish 5 The network settings can now be configured Video WinXP 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM or click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D drinst2 exe and click OK 2 Click to select Video from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 Click Utility and Driver...

Страница 109: ...Next 5 Click Finish to restart the computer 6 You may then configure your Hot Key buttons as outlined in Hot Key Buttons on page 2 17 TouchPad WinXP 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM or click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D drinst2 exe and click OK 2 Click to select TouchPad from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 Click Next 4 Click Finish to r...

Страница 110: ...e in Wireless LAN Driver In stallation WinXP on page 7 4 Bluetooth WinXP See install procedure in Bluetooth Driver Instal lation WinXP on page 7 7 Auto Mail WinXP 1 Insert the Device Drivers Utilities User s Manual CD ROM or click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D drinst2 exe and click OK 2 Click to select Automail from the menu on the left then click Driver Install button 3 To continue clic...

Страница 111: ...ngs 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 rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubt...

Страница 112: ... a quick reference to the most important settings you may need to change at some point Option Page Purpose Boot Order 5 17 Specifies the order of the devices on which the com puter searches for an operating system OS as it starts up USB Host Controller 5 17 Disable this item temporarily if you are installing an Operating System Don t forget to enable it after the OS is installed Table 5 1 Importan...

Страница 113: ...nce that starts you 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 pictured is for guideline purposes only The POST screen on your compu ter may appear slightly different Figure 5 1 POST Screen Phoenix Bios 4 0 Release 6 0 Copyright 1985 2002 Phoenix T...

Страница 114: ...or authorized service center as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to 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 without the cor rect configuration Press F2 to run the Setup program and try to correct the pr...

Страница 115: ...r 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 Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combina tion and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu...

Страница 116: ...en 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 lighted item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that subject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but t...

Страница 117: ...ter data files 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 Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Tab Shift Tab or Enter selects field System Time 22 11 05 System Date 07 05 2004 Primary Master FUJITSU MHT 2030AT PM Secondary Master QSI CD RW DV...

Страница 118: ...e 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 DVD device These items are configured automatically for you Switching Hard Disks Every time you install a different hard disk in the computer it will be configured automati cally ...

Страница 119: ...er Boot Exit F1 Help Select Item Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Select options for Advanced Chipset features Setup Warning Setting itmes on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction Intel On Screen Branding Logo Enabled Advanced Chipset Control I O Device Configuration USB Host Controller Enab...

Страница 120: ...vanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control This item tells the computer how much system memory RAM can be shared to become available as video memory By default the video memory is set to 32MB The more system memory used as video memory the less is available as system memory e g if your computer has 128MB of RAM then 32MB will be allocated to video leaving the system with 96MB of RAM Hyper Threading To u...

Страница 121: ...is setting should not be set lower than 32MB TV System Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control This item allows you to switch between NTSC and PAL TV systems when connecting a TV to the S Video Out port TV Scan MODE Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control This item allows you to change the TV Scan Line Mode Option for a TV con nected to the S Video Out port check your TV manual if you are unsure of ...

Страница 122: ...SB functionality e g DOS The default setting is Dis abled and does not need to be changed if you intend to use your USB devices in Windows Network Boot PXE Oprom Advanced Menu This item allows you to enable or disable the network boot Network Boot supports Int 19h only Should you need to test other Oproms disable the network boot PXE Oprom To boot from the network see Enabling Network Boot on page...

Страница 123: ... such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot Power on Beep Advanced Menu This item is set to Disabled as default You can change the setting to Enabled to set audible beep at the end of POST FAN Control Advanced Menu This item is set to Continuous as default You can change the setting to Au tomatic to allow the system to enable the FAN cooling method automatically dep...

Страница 124: ...rom option as Enabled Save the changes and exit At startup press and hold the Shift and F10 keys Configure the network protocol Save the settings to au tomatically boot from the network Realtek RTL8139 X 8130 810X Boot Agent Press Shift F10 to configure Realtek RTL8139 X 8130 810X Boot Agent Configuration Menu v2 13 Network Boot Protocol PXE Boot Order Int 19h Show Config Message Enable Show Messa...

Страница 125: ...twork passwords which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 5 Security 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 Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility Security Supervisor Password Is Clear Set Supervisor Password E Enter Pas...

Страница 126: ...disk boot sector Security Menu Choose Write Protect to protect the area of the hard disk containing informa tion on how to start up the computer from having information written to it This helps prevent viruses from affecting this area however it is 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 Passwor...

Страница 127: ...Boot 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 Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices Enter expands or collapses devices with a or Ctrl Enter expands all Shift 1 enables or disables a device and moves the device up or down n May move removable de...

Страница 128: ...ith 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 1 Removable Devices usually floppy disks 2 CD ROM Drive 3 Hard Drive 4 Network Boot In everyday use you will usually boot from the hard drive however there may be occasions when it is advantageous to boot from a floppy dis...

Страница 129: ... 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 Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load S...

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Страница 131: ...gular 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 electricity may damage the components The chapter includes Removing the Battery Upgrading the HDD Upgrading the System Memory Upgrading the CD DVD Device in the Optical Device Bay Please make sure that you review each pro...

Страница 132: ... the 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 Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade procedures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnected all peripherals and cables including telephone lines It is advisable to also rem...

Страница 133: ...normal circumstances we recommend that you do not remove the battery 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 out of the computer s battery bay 5 Connect the battery cable before reinserting the battery 1 2 3 1 2 3 Figure 6 1 Battery Removal ...

Страница 134: ... page 6 3 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 out of the computer s hard disk bay HDD System Warning New HDD s are blank Before you begin make sure You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD You have all the CD ROMs ...

Страница 135: ...and 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 procedure to install the new HDD assembly 1 2 5 2 5 HDD Cable The hard disk cable connects to the hard disk in one way only The letters HD on the cable should be on the side which connects to the hard disk ...

Страница 136: ...SO DIMM type memory modules supporting DDR SDRAM SODIMM 2 5V DDR 333 DDR 400 depending on the configuration purchased see appropriate specification for your model The main memory can be expanded up to 1024MB The SO DIMMs support ed are 128MB 256MB and 512MB in size and the total memory size is au tomatically detected by the POST routine once you turn on your computer ...

Страница 137: ...page 6 3 2 Remove screws from the memory socket cover 3 Carefully lift up the memory socket cover a fan cable is still attached to the mainboard and you can either disconnect it or leave it attached 4 Remove any currently installed module s if it they need to be upgraded or replaced Figure 6 4 Memory Socket Cover Removal 1 6 1 2 5 4 3 6 ...

Страница 138: ... 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 careful not to touch the metal pins on the module s connecting edge Even the clean est hands have oils which can attract parti cles and degrade the module s perfor mance Figure 6 5 Removing Installi...

Страница 139: ...OT 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 cover be careful with the fan cable and the 6 screws see Figure 6 4 12 Restart the computer 13 The BIOS will register the new memory configuration as it starts up Figure 6 6 Memory Sockets One Two ...

Страница 140: ...cedure however take note of the warranty warning on the right 1 Turn the computer off and remove the battery see Removing the Bat tery on page 6 3 2 Remove screws from the memory socket cover 3 Carefully lift up the memory socket cover a fan cable is still attached to the mainboard and you can either disconnect it or leave it attached Warranty Warning Please check with your service representative ...

Страница 141: ...ter at point 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 cable and the 6 screws see Figure 6 7 7 Restart the computer to allow it to automatically detect the new device 1 1 Figure 6 8 CD DVD Device Removal ...

Страница 142: ...ocessor with a faster new one you will 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 not a user serviceable part Opening this compart ment or accessing the CPU in any way may violate your warranty ...

Страница 143: ... Modules The PC Camera Module 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 Wireless LAN or Bluetooth modules Before installing the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth drivers turn the switch ON If you have both the Wireless LAN and Bluetooth modules use the Fn F12 key combination to tog...

Страница 144: ... 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 switch on will turn on one of the Wireless modules Use the Fn F12 key combination to toggle power to the other or both modules see LED Power Communi cation Indicators on page 2 6 for the power status If...

Страница 145: ... add 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 want to continue 9 Click OK Finish then restart the computer The Wireless LAN User Manual is in Adobe pdf format Start menu and point to Programs IEEE 802 11b WLAN Utility USB User Manual Network Pr...

Страница 146: ...d New Hardware Wizard appears click Cancel 4 Insert the Wireless LAN CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 5 The program will run automatically 6 Click Next Next Yes Next Next 7 Click Yes if you wish to add 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 Continue Anyway if asked ...

Страница 147: ...he Bluetooth CD ROM into the CD DVD drive 5 The program will run automatically 6 Click Install Drivers and Application Software 7 Click Next 8 Click the button to accept the license agreement then click Next 9 Click Next Install click OK if asked if you want to continue 10 Click Finish Yes to restart the computer 11 You can configure the settings in the Bluetooth Configuration control panel Start ...

Страница 148: ...askbar 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 2 Click the Audio tab 3 In the Sound Playback and Sound Recording menus choose Realtek AC97 Audio 4 Click the Sounds tab and make sure that the tickbox to Show volume control on the taskbar is ticke...

Страница 149: ...pt the license agreement then click Next 8 Click Next Install click OK if asked if you want to continue 9 Click Finish and restart the computer 10 When the Found New Hardware Wizard appears select Install from a list or specific location Advanced then click Next 11 Select Search for the best driver in these locations and select ONLY Search removable media floppy CD ROM and click Next click Continu...

Страница 150: ...s and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds Audio Devices Sounds Multimedia icon Category View Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Audio tab and make sure that the Default 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 sure you have selected Co...

Страница 151: ...k Next Next and make sure that the fax device is the 56K MDC Modem FAX Win2000 1 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Fax icon 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 device with the highest...

Страница 152: ...2000 1 Insert the PC Camera CD ROM into the CD DVD Drive 2 The program will run automatically or click Start menu Run and navigate Browse to D Setup exe and click OK 3 Click Next to continue 4 Click Finish to restart your computer 5 To run the application software go to the CMM PC Camera item in the Start Programs menu and select the AMCAP program see AMCAP on page 7 13 Taking Still Pictures You m...

Страница 153: ...in dows 2000 see sidebar 1 Go to the Start menu and point to Settings and click Control Panel then double click the Sounds Audio Devices icon Category View Speech and Audio Devices 2 Click Advanced in the Volume 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...

Страница 154: ...s 7 12 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 Setup Windows XP ...

Страница 155: ...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 name on the first run of the program When you run the program the next time the file will automatically be overwritten with the newly captured file To avoid overwriting files you can go to the Set Capture File o...

Страница 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 Capture Filter 3 You can choose either 50Hz or 60Hz from the No Flicker box Figure 7 2 Camera Controls ...

Страница 157: ...es 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 happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried ever...

Страница 158: ... in Hibernate or Standby mode by pressing the power button for less than 4 seconds the Power LED will blink green while in Standby mode in Hibernate mode the LED will be orange if powered by the AC adapter and it will be off if powered by battery Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the brightness see Advanced Video Controls on page 3 2 Display ...

Страница 159: ...grams 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 them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Startup password for the BIOS see Security Menu on page 5 15 Keep copies of vital settings files such as network ...

Страница 160: ...sources 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 Note You should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowledge Keep a Boot Floppy Disk this d...

Страница 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 umentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in ma...

Страница 162: ...hings 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 will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and remov...

Страница 163: ...t off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power If your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Schemes on page 3 22 check its settings You may also be using a PC Card device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure the battery is f...

Страница 164: ...ating on page 1 16 If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Problem Possible Cause Solution ...

Страница 165: ...f an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears on the external monitor I have plugged in and powered on You haven t used the key combination to switch the display options Press the Fn F7 key combination to toggle through the options You haven t installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Contr...

Страница 166: ... may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk ...

Страница 167: ...tup in Windows 2000 After installing the Bluetooth driver in Windows 2000 you may no longer hear any sound nor see the Volume icon in the taskbar If this is the case then follow 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 Multimedia icon 2 Click the Audio tab 3 In the Sound Playback and Sound Recor...

Страница 168: ...h a CD ROM cleaner kit The compact disc tray will not open when there is a disc in the tray The compact disc is not correctly placed in the tray Gently try to remove the disc using the eject hole see Loading Discs on page 2 11 The DVD regional codes can no longer be changed The code has been changed the maximum 5 times See DVD Regional Codes on page 2 13 ...

Страница 169: ...ber Lock is turned ON Press and release the Fn NumLk key combination Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard PS 2 or USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot key buttons unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work ...

Страница 170: ...ed Use one of the Power Options presets The infrared device does not work The drivers if supplied with the device are not loaded Read the documentation which comes with any new external device Make sure you install the driver if one is required for it as this will allow you to access any extra functions which come with your device The FIR settings are not configured correctly See Configuring the I...

Страница 171: ... 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 have not been installed Make sure you have installed the driver for the appropriate module see Wireless LAN Bluetooth Modules on page 7 2 Both modules come with User Guides Manuals to help you confi...

Страница 172: ... BIOS to Disabled This will disable all the USB ports This will also prevent the system from seeing the card reader as a disk drive Don t forget to enable the USB ports after installing the operating system There 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 ...

Страница 173: ... not appear Hyper Threading is only supported in Windows XP so DO NOT enable this option if you are using Windows 2000 If you have updated the Flash ROM BIOS from a previous version which did not have the Hyper Thread ing option you must reinstall Windows XP after the BIOS update Once you have enabled Hyper Threading DO NOT disable the option or the computer may not startup returning to the BIOS a...

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Страница 175: ...ntel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology FC PGA2 Package 478 pin µ0 13 0 13 Micron Process Technology 512KB On die L2 Cache 533MHz Front Side Bus 3 06 GHz Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check...

Страница 176: ... µ0 13 0 13 Micron Process Technology 512KB On die L2 Cache 533MHz Front Side Bus 2 8 3 2 GHz Mobile Intel Pentium 4 Processor FC PGA2 Package 478 pin µ0 13 0 13 Micron Process Technology 512KB On die L2 Cache 533MHz Front Side Bus 2 8 3 06 GHz Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology FC PGA2 Package 478 pin µ0 09 0 09 Micron Process Technology 1MB On die L2 Cache 800MHz Front Side Bus 2 8 3 0...

Страница 177: ...icron Process Technology 256KB On die L2 Cache 533MHz Front Side Bus 2 53 2 8 GHz Core Logic SiS M661FX 963 Chipset Security Security Kensington Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Memory Two 200 Pins SODIMM Sockets supporting DDR 333 400 MHz Modules Expandable up to 1024 MB 128 256 512MB DDR Modules BIOS One 512KB Flash ROM Phoenix BIOS LCD Options 14 1 XGA TFT 1024x768 15 0 XGA TFT 1024x768 15 0 SXGA T...

Страница 178: ...d Reader Module Optical device bay CD ROM drive DVD ROM drive Combination DVD ROM CD RW drive CD RW drive DVD RW drive DVD Dual drive Easy changeable 2 5 9 5 12 7 mm h Hard Disk Drive Supports Master mode IDE PIO mode 4 ATA 33 66 100 133 Ultra ATA Port PC Card One Type II PCMCIA 3 3V 5V socket supporting CardBus Keyboard WinKey keyboard Pointing Device Built in TouchPad scrolling key functionality...

Страница 179: ...out jack One microphone in jack One RJ 11 jack for modem One RJ 45 jack for LAN One DC In jack One S PDIF out port One Wireless device on off switch 3 Built in hot key buttons WWW E Mail application Communication 56K Plug Play modem V 90 V 92 Compliant Infrared transfer 115 2K bps SIR 4M bps FIR IrDA 1 1 compliant 802 11b wireless LAN module factory option PC Camera module factory option Bluetooth...

Страница 180: ... Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Environmental Spec Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity 20 80 10 90 Physical Dimensions 329 w x 275 d x 36 5 h mm Weight Around 2 8 kg depending on optional modules included without battery Optional DVD ROM drive module DVD ROM CD RW Combo drive module CD RW drive module DVD RW drive module DVD Dual drive module Software DVD player Wi...

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