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  • Page 1 ’ ’...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED Getting Started Inventory Safety and Maintenance Checklists Features Where to Look For Information Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Brightness Turning off Your Computer Tips for New Owners CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Hardware and Software...
  • Page 3 Power Saving Tips When to Replace the Battery Heat Considerations CHAPTER 6 USING THE BIOS SETUP UTILITY Using the BIOS Setup Utility Navigating and Entering Information in BIOS The Main Menu Advanced Menu Boot menu Security menu Exit menu Change User Password...
  • Page 4 Introduction...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The high capacity hard disk drive provides you with plenty of storage space for multimedia files and applications. This Manual contains all the information you need to set up and use your new notebook. It describes all the features of the notebook in an easy-to-...
  • Page 6 Update this section when you add new options. DATE OF PURCHASE: PLACE OF PURCHASE: STORE NAME: STORE ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS/WWW: CONTACT PERSON: MODEL NUMBER: SERIAL NUMBER: The serial number is on the label (with a bar code) on the bottom side of the computer.

  • Page 7: Safety And Maintenance

    Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust. On the base or rear panel of this notebook, there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system. These requirements must be followed.
  • Page 8 The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive, to store your favorite programs and large multimedia files. Built-in Modem/LAN Capability A built-in 56k modem and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port allows you to access the Internet or a local area network (LAN). Your computer has an easy-to-view XGA LCD panel.

  • Page 9: Where To Look For Information

    The stereo speakers and internal microphone enable you to run a variety of multimedia applications. Convenient Audio Control The conveniently located audio control knob enable you to easily adjust the volume to the stereo speakers. Scrolling Button Comfortably scroll through documents with the ergonomically designed scrolling button.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Volume

    Windows volume control applet located on the taskbar. Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the LCD panel brightness: Fn + F6 decreases the brightness Fn + F7 increases the brightness...

  • Page 11: Turning Off Your Computer

    Down Windows screen, and then click OK. If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways of conserving power without shutting down the system. See Chapter 5, Power Saving Modes, for details.

  • Page 12: Tips For New Owners

    In most airports, security conveyor belts are safe for computers. If you are not sure, ask the security staff. You should keep a close eye on your computer. When you are in a hurry, make sure that you walk away with...
  • Page 13 Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Hardware And Software

    Before you begin using your computer, read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main components installed in the system. Slide the screen latch on the front edge of the cabinet towards the right to release the cover latch and open up the computer.

  • Page 15: Front View

    1. LCD release latch 9. MS/MMC/SD card slot 2. LCD panel 10. Volume control knob 3. Battery 11. Microphone-in jack 4. Keyboard 12. Audio-out jack for external speakers or headphones 5. Speakers 13. Power indicators 6. Touchpad 14. Status indicators 7. Touchpad buttons 15.

  • Page 16: Left View

    Getting Started Left View 1. Kensington lock hole 2. VGA port external video display port Fax/modem RJ-11 Jack 4. LAN RJ-45 jack 5. PCMCIA card slot 6. PCMCIA card eject button...

  • Page 17: Right View

    Getting Started Right View USB ports Optical drive Optical drive eject button AC-adapter port...

  • Page 18: Bottom View

    Getting Started Bottom View Ventilation slots RAM compartment Battery release button Battery...

  • Page 19: Led Status Indicators

    Getting Started LED Status Indicators The status indicators in the upper left corner of the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a symbol. The computer is reading information Optical Drive from the DVD-ROM or the Combo drive.

  • Page 20: Function Keys

    Getting Started Function Keys Hold the Fn key while pressing the numbered function key. Function key Description Fn + F3 Toggles display on/off Fn + F4 Suspend to RAM/HDD Fn + F5 Toggles between LCD/CRT displays Fn + F6 Decreases LCD brightness...
  • Page 21 To select an object, first move the pointer over the object you want to select, and then press the left button one time. The functions of these buttons are software specific.

  • Page 22: Touchpad Precautions

    Your computer comes with either a COMBO or DVD Writer optical drive. Both types of drive can read DVD and CD media. Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter. If your hard drive is C, then the optical drive will be D.
  • Page 23 Precautions for Handling Optical Discs Keep these precautions in mind when handling optical discs. Always hold the disc by the edges; avoid touching the surface of the disc. Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the center outward.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer To connect a USB printer to your notebook via the USB port, plug the USB cable into one of the available USB ports found on the right side of your notebook computer. Note: Before you can use your printer, you may have to install the driver first.

  • Page 25: Installing A Pc Card

    Some cards may be inserted with power on, while others require that the computer be turned off. Removing a PC Card 1. If a card is in use, press the eject button on the card slot to release the button. 2. Press again to release the card. Memory Adding memory allows the computer to operate faster, handle more tasks simultaneously, and work more smoothly with large files.
  • Page 26 Carefully remove the two RAM compartment cover screws and remove the RAM compartment cover. Gently pull tabbed latched in the direction of the arrows (1). The card will pop up slightly. Pull upwards on the card and then slide the card out (2).

  • Page 27: The Graphics System

    Getting Started Press the card downwards so that it is flat inside the compartment (4). You may hear an audible click as the latches of the connector lock the card in place. Replace the RAM compartment cover and secure it with the two screws.

  • Page 28: Connecting To An External Monitor

    Higher resolution modes may be used, as long as the monitor supports them. Connecting to an External Monitor The notebook has a VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor. Using the VGA monitor port 1. Locate the 15-pin VGA monitor port on the left side of your notebook and connect the video signal cable from the external monitor (or the VGA adapter) to the monitor port.
  • Page 29 With Windows system, you may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook’s LCD. You may also use the external monitor only and disable the LCD or only use the LCD. To do this you may first need to enable the multiple display settings in Windows 98.

  • Page 30: Communication Components

    Display Properties dialog box. After successfully switching modes, you may use the video function keys. Note: Light or dark dots may appear on the LCD due to technical limitations of LCD manufacturing. This will not effect normal operation of the LCD.

  • Page 31: Information About The Wireless Lan Button

    Getting Started Fax/Modem A phone jack on the left side of the computer allows you to connect to the Internet to send and receive data. When used with fax software, it can be used as a fax. When using this function, first plug the phone cord into the jack.
  • Page 32 Getting Started DGT Warning Article 14 Without permission, any company, firm or user shall not alter the frequency, increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design of the certified lower power frequency electric machinery. Article 17...
  • Page 33 Making Connections...

  • Page 34: Making Connections

    Kensington lock for more information. 2. VGA Out (External Video) Port The 15-pin VGA port can be used to connect your computer to an external monitor. (See the Graphics System in chapter 2 for more information).

  • Page 35: Right Side Connectors

    The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is the latest standard for attaching monitors, input devices, scanners, and other devices to a PC. USB devices can be chained together on a single cable. 2. DC-in Jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack.

  • Page 36: Front Side Connectors

    The 3-in-1 card reader slot is specially used for the device with a MS/MMC/SD card interface card. Insert the card into the 3-in-1 card reader slot as shown below to securely latch the card into the slot for the reading.
  • Page 37 System Software...

  • Page 38: System Software

    The factory has pre-partitioned your system's hard disk, so you may directly install the system software; however, if you change a new hard disk, you must first partition it. If you reinstall your operating system, all of the data originally on the hard disk will be overwritten.
  • Page 39 Power Management...

  • Page 40: Power Management

    1. Plug in the AC adapter. 2. Restart the computer and when the startup screen appears, press Del key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Advance settings. , choose Battery learning, then press enter.

  • Page 41: Monitoring Battery Power

    Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled: the Low Battery Alarm, and the Critical Battery Alarm. Use the slide bar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated. Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds, displays a message, or both.

  • Page 42: Power Saving Modes

    Power Management Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter, or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery. Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your Notebook to a power outlet, the internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active.

  • Page 43: Power Button Settings

    Power Management Power Button Settings The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel. However, holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information.

  • Page 44: Heat Considerations

    Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature: 1. The cooling fan will automatically turn on. You may feel air coming from a vent at the left side when this happens.
  • Page 45 Using the BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 46: Using The Bios Setup Utility

    Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only enter the BIOS setup utility as the computer is booting, that is between the time you turn on the computer and before the Windows interface appears. If your computer is already on, shut down your computer completely (power off) and restart it and then press the Del key to enter the setup utility.
  • Page 47 Reverse the attribute of the main options and press the Enter key to enter into the submenu. Press the Esc key to return to the previous configuration page.

  • Page 48: The Main Menu

    Speed :1400 MHz System Memory Size : 248MB Select Screen Select Item Change Option System Time [19:14:50] Tab Select Field System Date [Thu 11/01/2004] General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.53 ©Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends , Inc. Figure 6-1...

  • Page 49: Advanced Menu

    Legacy USB Support [Enable] Battery Learning [Enter] device.. Start FAN Learning [Enter] ?? Select Screen ?? Select Item +- Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.53 ©Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends , Inc. Figure 6-2...

  • Page 50: Boot Menu

    [Network] A device enclosed in Parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. ?? Select Screen ?? Select Item +- Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.53 ©Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends , Inc. Figure 6-3...

  • Page 51: Security Menu

    Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password ?? Select Screen ?? Select Item Enter Change General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.53 ©Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends , Inc. Figure 6-4...

  • Page 52: Exit Menu

    F10 key can be used Discard Changes for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults ?? Select Screen ?? Select Item Enter Go To Sub Screen General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.53 ©Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends, Inc. Figure 6-5...
  • Page 53 After selecting Change Supervisor Password, press Enter. You will be prompted for the new password, and then again to verify it. Type in 6 or fewer keystrokes. If you make an error, press Esc to start over.

  • Page 55: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Q: My screen seems to time out too quickly. I have to constantly hit a key or move the mouse in order to bring it back. How can I adjust the screen time-out? A: This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power Management by clicking on Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Management.
  • Page 56 I pressed the power button to force a power off, but it didn't work. How can I force a power off? A: Make sure you press the power button for at least 4 seconds. Normally, this will force a power off.
  • Page 57 Appendix B — Statements...

  • Page 58: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. 3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 59 In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling areas.

  • Page 60: European Notice

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  • Page 61: Canadian Department Of Communications

    There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 62: Battery Disposal

    "The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device. To prevent overloading, the termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devise subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100."...

  • Page 63: Battery Caution

    Appendix BAppendix B — Statements BATTERY CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT...

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