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Sets the system time (Hour, Minute, Second) and date (Month, Day, 
Year). 

Boot Device 

 

Sets the first, second, third, and fourth booting device. The system will 
try to boot from the first device but if it is not available, will try the next 
boot device. If you set the first boot device to 

PXE LAN

, the system will 

boot from the LAN server first. The options are 

Hard Disk C

CD-ROM 

Drive

Diskette A

, and 

PXE LAN

. The default setting is 

Diskette A

Hard 

Disk C

CD-ROM Drive, 

then

 PXE LAN

NOTE: If you set all booting options to the same device, then the computer will try to 

boot from that device only. 

 

5-6 

Setup Configuration Utility (SCU) 

Содержание ML900

Страница 1: ...ML900 Operation Manual Part Number 7990 0114 3001 R03 April 2004 ...

Страница 2: ...TRADEMARKS All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies NOTE Information in this manual is subject to change without notice ...

Страница 3: ...an 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 receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radi...

Страница 4: ...es limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada SAFE USAGE NOTIFICATION For reason of personal safety and optimal radio performance Motorola has designed the ML900 with an intended purpose and position of use either in a secured vehicle docking station or on the top of...

Страница 5: ...s or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal non exclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product This Warranty applies within the fifty 50 United States the District of Columbia and Canada LIMITED WARRANTY MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS If the affected product is being purchased purs...

Страница 6: ...obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of Motorola Unless made in a separate written agreement between Motorola and the original end user purchaser Motorola does not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product Motorola cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by Mo...

Страница 7: ...obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made in writing and signed by an officer of Motorola Unless made in a separate written agreement between Motorola and the original end user purchaser Motorola does not warrant the installation maintenance or service of the Product Motorola cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by Mo...

Страница 8: ...y service IV WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER A Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner B Defects or damage from misuse accident water or neglect C Defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation alteration modification or adjustment D Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material w...

Страница 9: ...of an alphanumeric number i e TDE6030B V GOVERNING LAW In the case of a Product sold in the United States and Canada this Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois and the Province of Ontario respectively VI PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS Motorola will defend at its own expense any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Produc...

Страница 10: ...its return The depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the product or its parts as established by Motorola Motorola will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or its parts furnished hereunder with software apparatus or devices not furnished by Motorola nor will Motorola have any liability for...

Страница 11: ...en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion FINNISH VAROITUS Paristo voi räjähtää jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti ENGLISH CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the sa...

Страница 12: ...for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal About the Modem Caution 1 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm 2 Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations 3 Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface 4 Use caution wh...

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Страница 14: ... a Look at the Computer 1 6 Right Side Components 1 6 Left Side Components 1 7 Rear Components 1 8 Front Components 1 10 Bottom Side Components 1 11 Top open Components 1 13 Where to Go from Here 1 16 Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer 2 1 Starting and Stopping the Computer 2 2 Starting the Computer 2 2 Stopping the Computer 2 2 Using the Keyboard 2 4 Typewriter Keys 2 4 Cursor Control Keys 2 5 i ...

Страница 15: ...deo Features 2 17 Configuring the Display Modes 2 17 Using the Audio Features 2 19 Connecting Audio Devices 2 20 Using the Communication Features 2 21 Using the LAN 2 21 Using the Wireless LAN 2 22 Using the Wireless Modem 2 23 Using the GPS 2 24 Chapter 3 Managing Power 3 1 AC Adapter 3 2 Battery Pack 3 3 Charging the Battery Pack 3 3 Initializing the Battery Pack 3 4 Checking the Battery Level 3...

Страница 16: ... Use the SCU Program 5 2 When to Use 5 2 Starting SCU 5 2 Moving Around and Making Selections 5 4 Startup Menu 5 5 Disks Menu 5 8 Components Menu 5 9 Power Menu 5 13 Exit Menu 5 14 Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers 6 1 How to Use the CD 6 2 Installing Drivers for Windows 2000 6 3 Touchscreen Driver 6 6 Installing Drivers for Windows XP 6 7 Touchscreen Driver 6 10 Touchscreen Utility 6 16 Chapt...

Страница 17: ...blems 8 7 Hard Disk Drive Problems 8 7 Infrared Problems 8 8 Keyboard Mouse and Touchpad Problems 8 8 LAN Problems 8 9 WLAN Problems 8 9 Modem Problems 8 9 Power Management Problems for Windows 8 11 Printer Problems 8 12 Software Problems 8 12 Sound Problems 8 13 Startup Problems 8 14 Other Problems 8 15 Resetting the Computer 8 16 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Appendix B Fingerprint Recognition S...

Страница 18: ...ion on power Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer provides information on installing and using peripheral devices Chapter 5 SCU Setup Configuration Utility describes the SCU program that configures the computer s BIOS settings Chapter 6 Installing Software Drivers describes how to install the drivers and utilities supplied with the computer Chapter 7 Caring for the Computer gives you tips in care and...

Страница 19: ...sult in loss of data or damage to the computer Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset For example Press Enter to complete When keys are joined by a plus sign press the first key and while keeping the first key down press the remaining keys finally release all the keys When necessary keys are also shown in graphics A title command setup item or button that you can see on the screen is shown in b...

Страница 20: ... where conventional notebook computers just cannot measure up This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running You will find instructions for these procedures Unpacking Connecting to AC power Opening the cover Turning on the computer Turning off the computer Then you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the computer And the last section...

Страница 21: ...ncludes software This Operation Manual Inspect all the items If any item is damaged or missing notify your dealer immediately Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store the computer in the future Connecting to AC Power The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery power It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the com...

Страница 22: ...ates with a Tandem blade grounding listed molded on attachments plug with a 6 A 250 V NEMA 6 15P configuration other end terminates with a molded on appliance coupler 1 Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector on the rear side of the computer 3 Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male end to an electrical outlet...

Страница 23: ...or information on using battery power see Chapter 3 Opening the Cover CAUTION Be gentle when opening and closing the cover Opening it vigorously or slamming it shut could damage the computer 1 Open the top cover by pulling on the handle inserting your index finger and then pulling on the cover latch 2 Lift up the cover You can tilt the cover forward or backward for optimal viewing clarity Turning ...

Страница 24: ...of your operating system NOTE There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left off when you next turn on the computer See Stopping the Computer in Chapter 2 for information CAUTION If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off wait for at least five seconds Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it Getting Started 1 ...

Страница 25: ...onnects a 1394 device such as a scanner printer digital camera joystick and more P 4 7 o USB Ports Each of the two ports connects a USB device such as a USB floppy drive printer digital camera joystick and more P 4 3 p RJ 45 LAN Link Indicator Glows green when the system has an available connection to LAN Local Area Network P 2 24 q RJ 45 Connector Connects the LAN cable P 2 24 r RJ 45 Active Indi...

Страница 26: ...ects a bluetooth capable device for wireless data transfer P 4 5 p Microphone Connector Connects an external microphone P 2 23 q Keyboard BIOS Reset Switch Use this to turn off the system when resetting the system using Ctrl Alt Del does not work P 8 17 r Audio Output Connector Connects a set of headphones external speakers with amplifier or an audio recording device P 2 23 ...

Страница 27: ...e two ports connects a USB device such as a floppy disk drive printer digital camera joystick and more P 4 3 s AV Input Port Connects to a video recording device P 4 8 t Power Connector Connects the AC adapter P 1 3 Glows green when the computer is using AC power u AC Power Indicator Blinks amber orange when the computer using AC power is in Standby mode Glows green when the battery is fully charg...

Страница 28: ...o Speaker Set Sends out sound and voice from the computer P 2 22 p Handle Allows you to carry your computer for an easy grip q Wireless LAN Antenna Serves as the antenna for the WLAN It is built in the handle P 2 25 r GPS Antenna option Serves as the antenna for the Global Positioning System GPS It is built in the top cover latch P 2 27 s Top Cover Latch Locks the top cover P 1 4 ...

Страница 29: ...loppy disk drive or secondary battery P 2 13 2 17 p CD DVD Drive Eject Latch Allows you to remove the CD drive can also contain the CD R W or DVD drive P 2 13 q GPS Connector Serves as the interface between the system and external GPS antenna r CPU Socket and Sealed CPU Cooling Fan Inside is the CPU of your computer and cooling fan to protect it from overheating s Ventilation Openings Do not cover...

Страница 30: ...the primary battery compartment cover in place P 3 5 v X Bay Interface top Mini PCI Slot bottom Connects additional wireless modem GPRS GSM or iDEN Inside is the Mini PCI slot for using an optional Mini PCI card w Hard Disk Drive Compartment top Memory Slot bottom Contains the hard disk drive of your computer Contains the memory slot for expanding the memory size of your computer P 2 15 P 4 9 ...

Страница 31: ...n Components Ref Component Description See Also n Fingerprint Scanner Contains the fingerprint sensor P B 1 o Keyboard Serves as the data input device of the computer P 2 4 p Power Button Turns the computer power ON and OFF P 1 5 ...

Страница 32: ...mputer s devices CD DVD drive in use indicator P 2 19 Battery power indicator Glows green when the computer is using battery power Blinks green when the computer using battery power is in Standby mode Blinks amber orange when the battery is almost completely discharged P 3 3 Battery charge indicator Glows green when the battery is fully charged and connected to AC power Glows amber orange when the...

Страница 33: ...hapter To install the operating system if your dealer has not already done so See the operating system manual To know more about the operating system Read the operating system manual To install the drivers if your dealer has not already done so See Chapter 6 To set a power on password See Startup Menu in Chapter 5 To charge the battery pack for the first time See Charging the Battery Pack in Chapt...

Страница 34: ...e already a computer user but are new to notebook computers you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your computer Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components Keyboard Touchpad Touchscreen Floppy disk drive Hard disk drive CD DVD drive And these features Starting and stopping the computer Video features Audio features Communication features ...

Страница 35: ...ation programs to run on The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows Stopping the Computer When you finish a working session you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode To stop in this mode Do this To start up or resume again Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your operating system This can prevent loss of unsaved...

Страница 36: ...gs in Windows you can place the computer in Hibernation mode by Closing the display cover Pressing the power button Press the power button If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode you can return to where you left off the next time you start up the computer See Power Management in Chapter 3 for more information ...

Страница 37: ...r to the keys on a typewriter Several keys are added such as the Ctrl Alt Esc and lock keys for special purposes When the lock keys Caps Lock Num Lk and Scroll Lk are pressed their corresponding indicators light up The Control key is normally used in combination with other keys for program specific functions The Alternate key is normally used in combination with other keys for program specific fun...

Страница 38: ...he indicator on the screen that lets you know exactly where on your screen anything you type will appear It can take the form of a vertical or horizontal line a block or one of many other shapes Numeric Keypad A 15 key numeric keypad is embedded in the typewriter keys as shown next ...

Страница 39: ...on the keyboard To press the Euro sign on the keyboard hold down either of the Alt keys and type 0128 on the numeric keypad of your keyboard To press the Euro sign on an UK keyboard hold down the Alt Gr key and press 4 which has an Euro sign on it Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Windows Logo key and Application key The Windows Logo key opens the Start...

Страница 40: ... keys that can be pressed any time to activate special functions of the computer Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way Each time a hot key combination is pressed it shifts the corresponding function to the other or next choice You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop The hot keys are described next Key Description Toggles keyboard backlight on off Brightness will...

Страница 41: ...ith CRT LCD CRT LCD CRT NOTES If the display mode is set to 256 colors or lower or in DOS mode there will be only two modes for selecting CRT only and LCD CRT This function only applies to Plug Play CRT monitors Serves as the sleep button that you can define with Windows Power Management See the Power Management in Chapter 3 Switches GPS function on and off ...

Страница 42: ... that allows you to communicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointer on the screen and making selection with the buttons The touchpad consists of a rectangular pad and four buttons To use the touchpad place your forefinger or thumb on the pad The rectangular pad acts like a miniature duplicate of your display As you slide your fingertip across the pad the pointer also calle...

Страница 43: ... keep your finger in contact with the pad Then move your finger across the pad to drag the selected object to your destination When you lift your finger from the pad the selected object will drop into place Scroll To scroll is to move up and down or left and right in the working area on the screen To move vertically place your finger on the right edge of the pad and slide your finger up and down a...

Страница 44: ... the left button and vise versa You can also change the size of the on screen pointer the speed of the pointer and so on To configure the touchpad you can use the standard Microsoft or IBM PS 2 driver if you are using Windows However you can install the touchpad driver supplied with your computer to take advantage of more powerful features For information on installing the driver see How to Use th...

Страница 45: ...er on the touchscreen until the cursor points to the selection on the screen Click Tap gently anywhere on the touchscreen Double click Tap twice on the touchscreen rapidly Drag and drop Press lightly on the touchscreen and move your finger until you reach your destination drag Finally release your finger drop when you finish dragging your selection to the destination The object will drop into the ...

Страница 46: ...Drive Electronics hard disk drive This type of drive embodies the latest in fast reliable mass storage by integrating all the control circuitry necessary for operation directly onto the drive itself This allows the drive manufacturer to carefully optimize drive performance CAUTION Make regular backups of your data files from your hard disk drive to floppy disks or other storage media Never try to ...

Страница 47: ...be operating for more than half an hour such as showing a DVD title use the AC power source instead of the battery If not the battery may run out of power before the operation is complete CAUTION 1 When inserting a CD do not use force 2 Make sure the CD is correctly inserted into the tray and then close the tray 3 Do not leave the CD tray open Also avoid touching the lens in the tray with your han...

Страница 48: ...nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Installing the CD R W DVD Combo Drive To install the CD R W DVD Combo drive 1 Insert the CD R W DVD Combo drive into the CD drive bay located on the right side of the computer 2 Slid...

Страница 49: ...it until it is fully extended 3 To insert a CD place down the CD in the tray with its label facing up Slightly press the center of the CD until it clicks into place To remove a CD hold the CD by its outer edge and lift it up from the tray 4 Gently push the tray back into the drive NOTE In the unlikely event that you are unable to release the CD tray by pressing the eject button you can manually re...

Страница 50: ...ce to work on Power Management Touchscreen function option Sunlight readable transflective LCD display option NOTES Before using the dual view capability the video driver supplied with your computer must be installed The computer enters Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed If you want to use the computer with the LCD closed set None to the When I close the lid of my portable computer...

Страница 51: ...you can connect an external CRT monitor that supports higher resolutions See Connecting an External Monitor in Chapter 4 for more information The following table lists the display modes supported by your computer Display Mode LCD Only CRT Only Simultaneous Display Resolution Colors 16 bit 800x600 32 bit 16 bit 1024x768 32 bit TABLE NOTES 16 bit High Color or 65 536 64 K colors 32 bit True Color 16...

Страница 52: ...le recording try lowering the microphone recording volume The audio subsystem of your computer features Digital audio and analog mixing functions required for recording and playing sound on your computer Microsoft Windows Sound System support A set of speakers External audio connectors Ways of playing and recording sound vary with the operating system used See your operating system documentation o...

Страница 53: ...r can be connected to the line in connector of powered speakers with built in amplifiers headphones or earphone set This connector is compliant with S P DIF Sony Philips Digital InterFace You can connect audio equipment with S P DIF to the computer S P DIF is a new audio transfer file format that ensures a high quality digital audio output through optical fibers NOTE When using external speakers h...

Страница 54: ...twork It supports data transfer rate up to 100 Mbps To connect the network cable to the LAN module connect one end of the LAN cable to the RJ 45 connector on the computer and the other end to the network hub The bottom left portion of the RJ 45 port contains the Link Indicator that glows green when the system has an available connection to LAN While the bottom right portion contains the Active Ind...

Страница 55: ...he WLAN feature make sure that the WLAN driver is installed correctly See Chapter 6 for more information If your WLAN card was provided by your dealer instead of the computer manufacturer contact your dealer for the correct driver to use Configuring the WLAN After driver installation you can use the WLAN utility to configure and monitor your WLAN connection If you are using Windows XP you can also...

Страница 56: ...vice provider you can use the wireless data features of your computer Check with your service provider for a list of available wireless data services Your service provider may charge additional fees for use of data services There are two methods for wirelessly connecting to an ISP or network GSM data transmission circuit switched data GSM data services enable you to use the GSM component of your c...

Страница 57: ...receive General Packet Radio Services GPRS a high speed data only service that transmits data over a mobile telephone network In addition GPRS provides permanent on line connection To use GPRS you must have a subscription to the function with a service provider that supports GPRS Configuring a GPRS Connection To connect to a GPRS network you must configure a connection for that service on your com...

Страница 58: ...time of radio signals To measure travel time GPS needs very accurate timing that it achieves with some tricks Along with distance you need to know exactly where the satellites are in space High orbits and careful monitoring are the secret Finally you must correct for any delays the signal experiences as it travels through the atmosphere Five broad categories of GPS application Location determining...

Страница 59: ...2 26 Operating Your Computer ...

Страница 60: ...al battery performance it is important that you use the battery in the proper way The topics in this chapter include What is an AC adapter How to charge the battery pack When and how to initialize the battery pack How to check the battery level How to replace the battery pack What happens when the battery is low and what actions to take What is Power Management How to save power ...

Страница 61: ...sconnect the AC adapter disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from the computer A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or computer When unplugging the connector always hold the plug head Never pull on the cord The AC adapter serves as a converter from AC Alternating Current to DC Direct Current power because your computer runs on DC power but an electrical outlet usually prov...

Страница 62: ...er before the battery has been fully charged otherwise you will get a prematurely charged battery To charge the battery pack connect the AC adapter to the computer and an electrical outlet The Battery Charge Indicator on the computer glows amber to indicate that charging is in progress You are advised to keep the computer power off while the battery is being charged When the battery is fully charg...

Страница 63: ...ter and leave the computer on until the battery is fully discharged The computer will shut down automatically 4 Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack Checking the Battery Level When the battery charge on the battery falls below 5 then system will shutdown NOTE Any battery level indication is an estimated result The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time de...

Страница 64: ...d of time while traveling you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup To replace the battery pack follow these steps 1 Make sure the computer is not turned on or connected to AC power 2 Slide the battery security lock outward to the unlock position and lift the battery pack compartment cover to take it off t...

Страница 65: ...he remaining operating time depends on how you are using the computer If you are using the audio subsystem hard or floppy disk drives the battery might run out of charge very quickly Always respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on Standby or Hibernation mode turning off the computer or connecting the AC or car adapter If you do not take any action and after a couple of warning beeps the ...

Страница 66: ...e display has been idle for a set period When the entire system has been idle for a set period When you press Fn F10 When you close the cover The computer enters Standby mode The hard disk and display are turned off and the entire system consumes less power When you press the power button When you press the power button When you press Fn F10 The computer enters Hibernation mode See the next subsec...

Страница 67: ...e you do not have to close the applications The computer stores the state of your computer to a file on the hard disk and then shut down The next time you turn on your computer you return to exactly where you left off 3 8 Managing Power ...

Страница 68: ...not disable Power Management Decrease the LCD brightness to the lowest comfortable level Disable the parallel and serial ports if no devices are connected to these ports See Components Menu in Chapter 5 If you work with an application that uses the serial port exit the application when you finish using it Turn off the computer when you are not using it Managing Power 3 9 ...

Страница 69: ...3 10 Managing Power ...

Страница 70: ...devices When using a device be sure to read the instructions accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this chapter This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices External monitor USB device Serial device IR and Bluetooth capable devices IEEE 1394 device Video capture device ...

Страница 71: ...onitor turn on the monitor before turning on the computer 5 The monitor should respond by default If not you can switch the display to the monitor or to both simultaneous display or to multi display by pressing Fn F9 In Windows you can also change the display through the settings in Display Properties 6 You can change display settings through your operating system See your operating system documen...

Страница 72: ... scanner printer modem and mouse USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC architecture It supports Plug and Play technology so you can install and remove USB devices without turning off the computer With its multiple connection capability up to 127 devices can be connected in a daisy chain configuration In addition you can use a USB hub that converts a single USB connector i...

Страница 73: ...1 Ports item is set properly in the SCU program See Components Menu in Chapter 5 for information 2 Make sure the computer is not turned on 3 Plug the device cable to the serial port on the rear of the computer 4 Turn on the computer NOTE Portable modems that derive power through the serial port cannot be used with the computer Instead use a modem that is powered by its own internal battery or exte...

Страница 74: ...e Components Menu in Chapter 5 for information 3 When using the IR port Place the transmitting device where its IR port faces the IR port of your computer within the effective range within 20 degrees vertical angle and within 20 degrees horizontal angle at no greater than 0 8 1 0 meter distance Place the receiving device where the IR port of your computer faces its IR port within the effective ran...

Страница 75: ...4 6 Expanding Your Computer ...

Страница 76: ...standard featuring high speed data transfer multi channel communication link and Hot Plug connectivity It allows connection of up to 63 devices The applications include not only computer peripheral devices such as scanner printer and high quality CCD but also consumer electronic equipment such as DVCAM and VCR To connect an 1394 device simply plug the device cable to the IEEE 1394 port of the syst...

Страница 77: ...ed see chapter 6 for details Your computer has an AV input port on the rear of the computer for connecting a video capture device such as high quality CCD as well as consumer electronic equipment such as DVCAM and VCR To connect a video capturing device simply plug the device cable to the AV input port conexant 878A PCI BNC type of the system Connect to video capture device ...

Страница 78: ...ystem Memory Upgrade You can upgrade your computer by changing system memory to a maximum of 1 GB on the two 200 pin PC2100 DDR SO DIMM slots However to avoid damage during the installation procedure please ask your dealer for help ...

Страница 79: ...4 10 Expanding Your Computer ...

Страница 80: ...r BIOS is a layer of software called firmware that translates instructions from other layers of software into instructions that the computer hardware can understand The BIOS settings are needed by your computer to identify the types of installed devices and establish special features This chapter tells you how to use the SCU program ...

Страница 81: ...NOTES The Setup screens shown in this chapter are for your reference only The actual items or settings on your computer may differ The Setup program may have been updated after the publication of this manual The settings you select in your operating system might override similar settings in Setup To run SCU press F2 when the prompt appears in the lower left corner of the screen during system start...

Страница 82: ...f the system If you open a pull down menu and select an item that provides multiple options the left column will display a submenu where you can make further selections The right column of the menu contains details of the CPU and system memory The bottom lines of the menu provide keyboard instructions for moving around and making selections When a menu item is highlighted more detailed information...

Страница 83: ...ngs up the sub menu when available 2 Opens or closes the options window when an item is selected Tab Jumps from one item to another Esc 1 Exits the SCU program 2 Returns to the previous menu if in a sub menu 3 Closes the options window if one is open NOTE You are advised to use the mouse if installed as it is more straightforward than using the keyboard 5 4 Setup Configuration Utility SCU ...

Страница 84: ... the basic configuration setting of the system the sequence of the devices to be searched for the operating system and a security setting that safeguards your system against unauthorized use Date and Time Setup Configuration Utility SCU 5 5 ...

Страница 85: ...e will try the next boot device If you set the first boot device to PXE LAN the system will boot from the LAN server first The options are Hard Disk C CD ROM Drive Diskette A and PXE LAN The default setting is Diskette A Hard Disk C CD ROM Drive then PXE LAN NOTE If you set all booting options to the same device then the computer will try to boot from that device only 5 6 Setup Configuration Utili...

Страница 86: ...ssword for your system When typing the password first make sure that Num Lk is off then type your password in the entry fields and press Enter Confirm your password by typing it again and pressing Enter Setup Configuration Utility SCU 5 7 ...

Страница 87: ...r when the hard disk boot sector partition table has been changed A checkmark indicates enabled while an underline _ indicates disabled The default setting is disabled CAUTION Set this item to disabled before installing an operating system running Fdisk or Format program Otherwise the intended action will fail 5 8 Setup Configuration Utility SCU ...

Страница 88: ...Components Menu The Components menu contains a security setting that safeguards your system against viruses COM Ports Setup Configuration Utility SCU 5 9 ...

Страница 89: ...fault setting is Fast IR This item is not valid for setting if the COM1 2 3 4 Settings item is set to Disabled DMA Setting For Fast IR sets the DMA Direct Memory Access channel of the IR port in Fast IR mode The options are DMA 0 DMA 1 and DMA 3 Default setting is DMA 0 This item is not valid for setting if the Mode Setting for COM2 item is set to IrDA HPSIR Pointing Device enables or disables the...

Страница 90: ...rt into a high speed bi directional peripheral port The options are Standard AT Centronics Bidirectional PS 2 Enhanced Parallel EPP and Extended Capabilities ECP Default setting is Extended Capabilities ECP This item is not valid for setting if the Port Address item is set to None DMA Setting For ECP Mode sets the DMA Direct Memory Access channel of the ECP mode The options are DMA 1 and DMA 3 Def...

Страница 91: ...isables the USB keyboard in DOS mode The options are Enable and Disable Default setting is Enable This item is not valid for setting if the Enable USB Port sub item is disabled The USB Floppy sub item enables or disables the USB floppy drive in DOS mode The options are Enable and Disable Default setting is Enable This item is not valid for setting if the Enable USB Port sub item is disabled 5 12 S...

Страница 92: ... Save and Exit saves the changes you have made and exit the SCU program Exit No Save exits the SCU program without saving the changes you have made Default Settings loads factory default values for all the items Restore Settings restores previous values for all the items Version Info displays the BIOS version information Setup Configuration Utility SCU 5 13 ...

Страница 93: ...5 14 Setup Configuration Utility SCU ...

Страница 94: ...erating systems require custom software known as drivers to be installed If you purchased the computer with Windows pre installed your dealer may have already installed the drivers If not you need to install the drivers using the CD supplied with your computer This chapter describes how to install the drivers ...

Страница 95: ... supplier Please read the files together with this chapter This CD supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP only The available items may differ according to your computer model and operation system An autorun program is provided on the driver CD to help you easily install the drivers As you insert the CD the autorun program automatically starts If you need to start the program manually run the Autorun...

Страница 96: ...ete installation Application Installs the Intel Application Accelerator to improve performance of the storage sub system and overall system performance This software delivers improved performance through several ingredient technologies components Chipset Ensures the full function of the following drivers Install this main chipset driver before installing the device drivers DirectX 8 1 Allows you t...

Страница 97: ... 2 0 devices LAN Allows you to use the network function of the computer Touchpad Allows you to take full advantage of the touchpad features Touchscreen Allows you to use your fingers as a pointing device refer to the next section for further instructions PCI 952 Installs the PCI to serial device driver that allows you to connect devices that uses a serial connection You can use GPS technology and ...

Страница 98: ...ed follow the steps outlined to install the driver USB to LAN Allows you to use the network function of the computer through the optional docking station if connected Fingerprint Allows you to use the fingerprint recognition system and its application software NOTE An extensive on screen instructions is provided follow the steps outlined to install the driver and utility Video Capture Allows you t...

Страница 99: ...ouchscreen and follow the onscreen instructions to continue 3 When finished installing select Yes to reboot your system The driver should now be loaded 4 After the system has finished rebooting click on the PenMount Monitor icon located on the taskbar to bring up the PenMount Control Panel 5 Select the Standard Calibrate folder and click on OK 6 Click on Advanced Calibrate button 7 Click on the fo...

Страница 100: ...ation Installs the Intel Application Accelerator to improve performance of the storage sub system and overall system performance This software delivers improved performance through several ingredient technologies components Chipset Ensures the full function of the following drivers Install this main chipset driver before installing the device drivers VGA Allows you to select high resolution displa...

Страница 101: ...llows you to use the internal Mini PCI WLAN card NOTE An extensive on screen instructions is provided follow the steps outlined to install the driver PCI 952 Installs the PCI to serial device driver that allows you to connect devices that uses a serial connection You can use GPS technology and wireless modem to transmit information wirelessly NOTE An extensive on screen instructions is provided fo...

Страница 102: ...lows you to use the fingerprint recognition system and its application software NOTE An extensive on screen instructions is provided follow the steps outlined to install the driver and utility Video Capture Allows you to connect a video capture device through the AV input port NOTE An extensive on screen instructions is provided follow the steps outlined to install the driver Bluetooth Allows you ...

Страница 103: ...touchscreen driver perform the following 1 Insert the driver CD into the drive 2 Click on Windows XP then Touchscreen and follow the onscreen instructions to continue 3 Click on Start then Control Panel 6 10 Installing Software Drivers ...

Страница 104: ...4 Click on the Performance and Maintenance category Installing Software Drivers 6 11 ...

Страница 105: ...5 Click on System 6 12 Installing Software Drivers ...

Страница 106: ...6 Click on Hardware folder then click on Device Manager Installing Software Drivers 6 13 ...

Страница 107: ...7 Click on Unknown device then click on the Properties icon 6 14 Installing Software Drivers ...

Страница 108: ...8 Click on Reinstall Driver 9 When the Hardware Update Wizard appears select Install the software automatically Recommended then click on Next Installing Software Drivers 6 15 ...

Страница 109: ...10 Click on Continue Anyway 6 16 Installing Software Drivers ...

Страница 110: ...11 Click on Finish Installing Software Drivers 6 17 ...

Страница 111: ...nd DMC9100 Properties screen appears click on Close to exit the driver installation Touchscreen Utility To install the touchscreen utility perform the following 1 Insert the driver CD into the drive 6 18 Installing Software Drivers ...

Страница 112: ...en click on OK 4 Select Yes to the question if this is the first time to run this setup 5 When the InstallShield Wizard appears click on Next to continue 6 Select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click on Next 7 When the Ready to Install the Program screen appears click on Next to continue 8 Reboot the system ...

Страница 113: ...6 20 Installing Software Drivers ...

Страница 114: ...and reduce the risk of damage to your computer This chapter gives you guidelines covering these areas of maintenance How to protect the computer What to note when using and storing the computer How to clean the computer What to note when using the battery pack What to note when traveling with the computer ...

Страница 115: ...the computer is turned on The password is set via the SCU program See Startup Menu in Chapter 5 for instructions Using an Anti Virus Strategy New viruses are always being developed nowadays and they are attacking computers even more easily with emails so commonly used worldwide The Security feature of the SCU program protects the boot sector of the hard disk To enable the function see Disks Menu i...

Страница 116: ...ic field such as a TV refrigerator motor or a large audio speaker Do not move the computer abruptly from a cold to a warm place A temperature difference of more than 10 C 18 F will cause condensation inside the unit which may damage the storage media Do not place the computer on an unsteady surface General Guidelines Do not place heavy objects on top of the computer as this may damage the display ...

Страница 117: ...ged When recharging make sure the battery pack is fully charged Doing so may avoid harm to the battery pack Operate the computer with the battery pack installed even when using external power This ensures that the battery is fully charged If you will not be using the computer for a long period of time more than two weeks remove the battery pack from the computer If you remove the battery pack make...

Страница 118: ...Do not check it in as luggage Allow extra time for airport security Many airports inspect electronic devices carefully If you need to leave the computer in the car put it in the trunk of the car to avoid exposing the computer to excessive heat When going through airport security it is recommended that you send the computer and floppy disks through the X ray machine the device you set your bags on ...

Страница 119: ...7 6 Caring for the Computer ...

Страница 120: ...uter problems When you encounter any problem it might be a typical problem that can easily be solved This chapter tells you what actions to take when solving common computer problems It is divided into three sections Preliminary checklist Solving common problems Resetting the computer ...

Страница 121: ... connections are correct and secure Make sure that the configuration information is properly set in the SCU program Make sure that all the device drivers are correctly installed Make notes of your observations Are there any messages on the screen Do any indicators light Do you hear any beeps Detailed descriptions are useful to the service personnel when you need to consult one for assistance If an...

Страница 122: ...int Recognition Problems P 8 7 Hardware Device Problems P 8 7 Hard Disk Drive Problems P 8 8 Infrared Problems P 8 8 Keyboard Mouse and Touchpad Problems P 8 9 LAN Problems P 8 9 WLAN Problems P 8 10 Modem Problems P 8 10 Power Management Problems for Windows P 8 12 Printer Problems P 8 12 Software Problems P 8 13 Sound Problems P 8 13 Startup Problems P 8 14 Other Problems P 8 15 Troubleshooting ...

Страница 123: ...pter 3 for instructions The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not match the actual operating time The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time depending on how you are using the computer If the actual operating time is much less than the estimated time initialize the battery See Initializing the Battery Pack in Chapter 3 for instructions CD R W DVD Co...

Страница 124: ...extended and then remove the CD Display Problems Nothing appears on the screen If the power on indicator is not on check the electrical outlet the plugs and power cords If the power button does not respond to a light touch press the button firmly If you are using battery power make sure that it has a charge remaining and that it is installed correctly During operation the screen may automatically ...

Страница 125: ...on the screen are an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology It is not regarded as a LCD defect The Inspection Standard generally agreed in the LCD industry allows a maximum of 8 pixels on a unit Term definition Bright dots When the LCD screen is lighted dots appear bright at a dark area Red green blue bright dots also count Dark dots When the LCD screen is lighted dots appear black at brig...

Страница 126: ...r is correctly installed Make sure that your finger is properly placed on the surface of the sensor Hardware Device Problems The computer does not recognize a newly installed device The device may not be correctly configured in the SCU program Run the SCU program to identify the new type Make sure if any device driver needs to be installed Refer to the documentation that came with the device Make ...

Страница 127: ...ure that the IR ports of the two device face each other within a 15 degrees angle and 1 meter 3 feet distance and there are no obstructions in between Make sure that the device connected is using an equivalent speed Make sure that the IrDA Fast Infrared Port is set to HP HSDL 2300 3600 Make sure that the IR port is set correctly in the SCU program If you are printing to an infrared printer make su...

Страница 128: ...work Make sure that the keyboard cable is properly connected The USB mouse does not work Make sure that the mouse cable is properly connected The touchpad does not work or the pointer is difficult to control with the touchpad Make sure that the touchpad is clean LAN Problems I cannot access the network Make sure that the LAN driver is correctly installed Make sure that the LAN cable is properly co...

Страница 129: ...e radio interference such as microwave oven and large metal objects Plug your computer into an outlet on a different branch circuit from that used by the affecting device Consult your dealer or an experienced radio technician for help I cannot connect to another WLAN device Make sure that the WLAN feature is turned on Make sure that the SSID setting is the same for every WLAN device in the network...

Страница 130: ...lnet of the Access Point to check whether it is connected to the network Reconfigure and reset the Access Point I cannot access the network Make sure that the necessary driver s is correctly installed Make sure that the network configuration is appropriate Make sure that the user name or password is correct You have moved out of range of the network Turn off power management Modem Problems The mod...

Страница 131: ...atically enters Standby or Hibernation mode when the battery pack is empty Do any one of the following Connect the AC adapter to the computer Replace the empty battery pack with a fully charged one The computer does not enter Hibernation mode with the Fn F10 hot keys Make sure that the Hibernation function is specified for the sleep button Printer Problems The printer does not work Make sure that ...

Страница 132: ... are sure the operation has stop reset the computer See Resetting the Computer later in this chapter Sound Problems No sound is produced Make sure that the volume control is not set too low Make sure that the audio driver is correctly installed Make sure that the computer is not in Standby mode If using an external speaker make sure that the speaker is properly connected Distorted sound is produce...

Страница 133: ...ng the battery power make sure that the battery is not discharged When you turn on the computer it stops after POST Restart your computer The message Operating system not found appears on the screen after you turn on the computer Make sure that there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk drive If there is remove it and restart the system If this message appears when you are booting from the hard di...

Страница 134: ... the condition of the hard disk Make sure that the hard disk is set correctly in the SCU program Other Problems The date time is incorrect Correct the date and time via the operating system or SCU program After you have performed everything as described above and still have the incorrect date and time every time you turn on the computer the RTC Real Time Clock battery is at the end of its life Cal...

Страница 135: ... using the keyboard If you are sure the operation has stopped and you cannot use the restart function of the operating system reset the computer Reset the computer by any one of these methods Press Ctrl Alt Del If the above action does not work turn off the system Wait for at least five seconds and turn it on again If the above does not work insert a small rod such as a straightened paper clip int...

Страница 136: ...memory supports DirectX 8 1 and OpenGL 1 3 AGP 4X dual view function LCD CRT simultaneous display capability Display Video port DVI I port TMDS RGB AV input Conexant 878A PCI BNC type Keyboard Waterproof with membrane cover standard keys numeric keypad 12 function keys and Windows keys rubber keyboard and backlight feature option Pointing device Four buttons touchpad with Microsoft Windows mouse f...

Страница 137: ...print recognition system LAN 10 100Base T Wireless LAN Mini PCI option Wireless Modem GSM GPRS iDEN DataTAC CDMA option GPS Easily removable M Loc MPM Trimble solution option AC adapter Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz auto switching Output 19 V DC 120 W Power Battery Smart Li ion battery 11 1 V 6000 mAH 9 cells Dimension W D H 11 8 9 5 2 3 inch 300 241 58 mm Weight 8 8 lb 4 kg Temperature Operating 0 ...

Страница 138: ...eatures a fingerprint recognition system that can display fingerprint images derived from the sensor IC enroll new users extract fingerprint templates from raw images and store them in a local database match live scan fingerprints against the local database ...

Страница 139: ... finger during the scan and be sure that you are making contact with the sensor matrix and with the surrounding drive ring the light colored surface surrounding the matrix The system works best when it has a core image the center of your fingerprint which is approximately opposite the line of the cuticle of your fingernail Drive ring Sensor matrix B 2 Fingerprint Recognition System ...

Страница 140: ...ngerprints currently entered in the database known as one to many search Validate ID is used to perform a one to one verification to ascertain if the person whose finger is placed on the sensor is in fact the same as the person enrolled under a particular User ID Data Capture a viewing facility that is used to display or capture a continuous series of real time images of a fingerprint Database is ...

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