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otebook User Guide
Copyright © 2003
All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan
Notebook Computer User Guide
Original Issue: 2003/6
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook computer.
Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is
subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
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  • Page 1 Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

  • Page 2: Radio And Television Interference

    If this equipment does not cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:...
  • Page 3 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 15.247 (b)(4), the EUT meets the requirement that it be operated in a manner that ensures the public is not exposed to radio frequency energy levels in excess of the Commission’s guidelines (1.1307, 1.1310, 2.1091 and 2.1093)

  • Page 4: Optical Disk Drive Notice

    Commission, to operate this computer. Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference...

  • Page 5: About Your Notebook Computer

    Your new notebook computer not only drives today’s? multimedia applications but also is ready for tomorrow’s? exciting new software. This Notebook Computer is a freedom, flexibility, and functionality notebook that users have been demanding for a long time.

  • Page 6: About Your User Guide

    This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC. You will start doing a lot of great and fun things with your computer. This manual is divided into eight chapters.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1 INTRODUCTION..............11 .................12 EATURE IGHLIGHT ..............14 NPACKING THE OMPUTER ............16 NSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK Notebook Status Icons..............18 The Function of Easy Buttons............20 ..........21 RONT IDE OF THE OTEBOOK ...........21 IDE OF THE OTEBOOK ............22 IDE OF THE OTEBOOK ..........24...
  • Page 8 PCMCIA C ..............53 SING ARDS What is PCMCIA?................53 What is CardBus? ................55 Inserting and Removing a PCMCIA Card ........55 Making PC Cards Work..............57 Hot Swapping PC Cards ..............58 4 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ............ 59 ..........60 OTEBOOK...

  • Page 9: Caring For Your Notebook

    PGRADE Memory Upgrade ................96 Installing Memory Module ............. 97 ................98 PGRADE Upgrade Hard Disk ................ 98 ..........100 IRELESS ODULE NSTALLATION 8 CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK ......101 ..........102 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS ............104 LEANING OMPUTER LCD Q ...........105 AINTAINING THE...
  • Page 10 VGA System..................110 Storage................... 111 Audio System ................. 111 PCMCIA..................111 Glide Pad ..................111 Keyboard..................112 Flash BIOS..................112 I/O Ports ..................112 Wireless devices................112 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ............. 112 Battery.................... 112 Weight and Dimension ..............113...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    With leaps of technology, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications. It is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road. Your Notebook PC makes an ideal choice for use in the office, the schoolroom, at home, on the road and all other occasions.

  • Page 12: Feature Highlight

    User Guide 1.1 Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. This notebook uses the platform with certified Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology. It supports the new Intel® Pentium® M processor, the core- logic architecture that absolutely fits the processor and the built-in excellent Intel®...
  • Page 13 Introduction PCMCIA Provides two PCMCIA slots that allow you to insert a Type II card IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV) USB 2.0 Provides three USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission...

  • Page 14: Unpacking The Computer

    1.2 Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents. In addition to this User Guide, the shipping carton should also contain the following items: þ...
  • Page 15 If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.

  • Page 16: The Inside Of The Notebook

    6. Touchpad Pointing Device Color LCD Display The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15" TFT color LCD with 1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array). The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows: TFT color LCD with 15"...
  • Page 17 There are three easy buttons used for activating wireless function and accessing user-defined functions instantly and easily. Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section. Power On/Resume Button Switches the computer power on and off, or resumes whenever it is in Suspend mode.

  • Page 18: Notebook Status Icons

    Microsoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as one Scroll button and two Touchpad click buttons. These three buttons array below the Glide pad. The middle one is located with the Scroll button that lets you execute the scroll page function. The two click buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions.
  • Page 19 Introduction Power Indicator Lets you know that power to the system is turned on. This LED is positioned so that you can see the power state whether the LCD panel is opened or closed. Lights green when the system is powered on.

  • Page 20: The Function Of Easy Buttons

    Easy Button 2 You can define the specific function by yourself to active the program. For example, you can define it for providing a very convenient way in connecting to the Internet only by pressing this button. For more detail, you can refer to Section 2.5 to recognize the driver installation...

  • Page 21: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    1. Cover Switch 2. Battery Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer. Battery The battery provides the power for the N/B when there is no AC power available.

  • Page 22: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    4. Air-Outlet Vent 5. Locking Device Keyhole VGA Port Lets you attach an external CRT monitor for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external CRT monitor simultaneously or switch it to CRT only using the display hot-key.
  • Page 23 Lets you connect various PC cards such as a memory card Supports both 3V, 5V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of data in real-time, such as external hard disk, Digital Video Camera.

  • Page 24: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    User Guide Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers located at the two sides of the N/B for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. 1.7 The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure.

  • Page 25: The Underside Of The Notebook

    1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. Optical Disk Drive Allows you to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD) or a digital video disc (DVD) and play conventional audio CDs. It also can make CD’s by using a CD-R or CD-RW.

  • Page 26: Notebook Accessories

    The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries with different connector outlets.
  • Page 27 AC adapter as it also acts as a back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation.

  • Page 29: Getting Started

    Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.

  • Page 30: Using The Battery Pack

    For maximum battery performance, fully discharge the battery first before recharging it when you start to use it for the first time. To do so, unplug the AC adapter, turn off power management features (through Setup and Windows), and turn on the system.

  • Page 31: Installing The Battery Pack

    Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the latch to the end of the left side to pop- out the battery pack, and then take out the battery pack with your finger.

  • Page 32: Extending Battery Life

    XTENDING ATTERY It is important to be aware of the simple things for extending the life of the system main battery while you are on the road. You should find a working place where the external lighting is not too bright and turn down the screen brightness.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter. Plug the other end of the AC power cord to a live AC wall outlet. Plug the connector of the AC adapter to the DC-IN port found at the rear side of the computer.

  • Page 34: Starting Your Computer

    After a few seconds, the computer’s display will turn on and your computer will begin to execute the Power On Self Test or POST to check if all system components are running properly. Any error found during the test will be...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Display Controls

    LCD. 2.5 Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to first close all application programs and shutdown the operating system.
  • Page 36 User Guide After turning off the computer, make it a habit to leave the LCD panel open for a while whenever used for an extended period of time. This allows the inside parts of the computer to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done regularly.

  • Page 37: Using Your Notebook

    If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer. It is very important to familiarize yourself well with the operating system. The succeeding chapters not only guide you to go beyond the basics, but also try other exciting features.

  • Page 38: Starting Your Operating System

    If you have an operating system already installed in your computer, then you would be up and running after you power on your computer and boot up the system. Check your operating system manual on how to run it.
  • Page 39 Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard. These keys work together with the Fn key to activate special functions. Some keys (printed in blue on keypad) are preprogrammed with dual functions.
  • Page 40 Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want. In the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical bar depending on the application. The cursor indicates where the next text typed is inserted.

  • Page 41: Basic Keyboard Functions

    NumLk insert to type over mode. Shift +<PrtSc> key. Known as the Print Screen key. Press this key to map the whole screen to PrtSc Shift SysRq share memory for your specific usage.

  • Page 42: Cursor Control Keys

    <Tab> key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter. <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in...

  • Page 43: Screen Control Keys

    Function Description Down arrow key. Moves the cursor down one line at a time. Left arrow key. Moves the cursor to the left one space at a time. Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time.

  • Page 44: Special Function Keys

    Windows system. PECIAL UNCTION The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys".

  • Page 45: Using The Glide Pad Pointing Device

    The Glide Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions. To access these options, locate the Control Panel and double click on the Mouse icon. The options let you control the size and color of the cursor, cursor speed, the accepted double-click speed, and selection button orientation.
  • Page 46 To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction. If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side of the pad.

  • Page 47: Configuring Your Screen Display

    The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad. To scroll up or down the screen, just slide up or down the scroll button to move the screen up or down.

  • Page 48: Possible Display Configurations

    16 million colors 1800x1440 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color. You can use the <Fn> + <F7> hot-key to switch the display between LCD only, CRT only, or both LCD and CRT display.

  • Page 49: Knowing The Power Saving Features

    Your computer is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use. This does not affect the performance of your system as it monitors the activity of your computer and resumes power and operating speed when activity is detected.

  • Page 50: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    Your computer supports Auto-detect hard disk type, so you do not need to set it manually. Your dealer should already have done all of this for you. You can refer to Chapter 6 on how to run the BIOS SETUP program.

  • Page 51: How To Access The Optical Disk Drive

    Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up. Gently press the compact disc onto the center spindle to secure the disc.

  • Page 52: How To Take Care Of The Cd

    User Guide To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader.

  • Page 53: Using Pcmcia Cards

    Hard Disks (ATA Cards) Type II Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm). Type II cards are often storage or communications devices such as Flash Memory, LAN, and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). Typical Type II cards include input/output (I/O) features such as modems and LANs.

  • Page 54: Type Iii Cards

    Many PC cards are Type II extended cards. The extended card has an additional physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size. The extension can be as large as 40 mm deep by 9.65 mm high. This extension provides room for additional electronics as well as a location for external connectors.

  • Page 55: What Is Cardbus

    PCMCIA. It runs up to 33MHz clock speed and operates at only 3.3V. Your notebook computer incorporates the CardBus inside the PC card slot. Aside from 3.3V CardBus PC cards, you can also insert 5V 16-bit PC cards that can also be detected and used by your computer.

  • Page 56: Removing Pc Cards

    PC slot to release the eject button. Then push it again to release the PC card. When the PC card has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out.

  • Page 57: Making Pc Cards Work

    Windows system. You need to read the manual guide of the PC card on how to configure and operate the card. Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the USB port, or the 56K internal modem.

  • Page 58: Hot Swapping Pc Cards

    However, you need to remember the rule that if the PC card is in use, you must not remove it. PC cards draw power even when not in use. To save energy, press the...

  • Page 59: Fun With Multimedia

    Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia his chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure. You will learn how to mix and match the built-in sound system, and use the optical disk drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation.

  • Page 60: Notebook Multimedia Features

    On the right side of your computer, you will find the audio ports that include the following: External 1/8-inch microphone jack that connects external microphone for recording purpose.

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    Windows. If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer has configured the sound driver for you. If not, you must refer to Chapter 2 on how to setup the sound drivers for Windows.

  • Page 62: Recording Sounds

    Help menu. 4.5 Recording Sounds Your computer allows you to record voice and other sounds in several ways and stores them as files on your hard disk. These voice or sound files can...
  • Page 63 Multimedia program groups. The control buttons of the Sound Recorder are simple to understand which comprise of the Fast Rewind, Fast Forward, Play, Stop, and Record buttons. Click the Help menu on how to operate the Sound Recorder. Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder...
  • Page 64 Figure 4-3 Audio Properties Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source. If you want to record from the optical disk drive with audio music, you must click on...

  • Page 65: Using An External Microphone

    ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the right side of your computer. Use only a microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice.
  • Page 66 User Guide Insert the audio CD into the optical disk drive. Unless you have disabled the CD auto-insertion notification for supporting Suspend mode, the CD Player should automatically run after you have inserted an audio compact disc and will start playing the audio CD.

  • Page 67: Playing Audio And Sound

    Click on Windows Media Player to start program. Click on the File menu and select the file you want to play. When the file is recognized and open, click on the Play button to start playback. 4.7 Playing Video and MPEG Files Your computer is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group) files on CD, DVD, or CD-RW.
  • Page 68 4.8 Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive Function CD-RW drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-RW and CD-R compact disk (CD). With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safe retaining. The CD-R disc can be written several times until the CD-R is full;...
  • Page 69 Fun with Multimedia...

  • Page 71: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the...

  • Page 72: Using The Usb Port

    USB will allow computer peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup. USB will also allow multiple devices to run simultaneously on a computer, with peripherals such as floppy drive, mouse, digital cameras, scanners, printers, CD-RW drives, modems, keyboards, games devices and acting as additional plug-in sites, or hubs.
  • Page 73 Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices. Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer.

  • Page 74: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    IEEE 1394 is a new I/O standard that is supported by Win98 (second edition) or later Windows version. With supporting high-speed transmission and delivering data at a guaranteed rate, you can record digital video clips and download them directly via a super-speed IEEE 1394 port at the left of the notebook.

  • Page 75: Using The External Audio System

    5.4 Using the External Audio System At the right side of your computer, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect Microphone jacks, earphone or a powered speaker. To connect to an audio jack: Locate the audio port (Microphone, Headphone) that you want to use to the target device.

  • Page 76: Using The Wireless Lan

    Access Point (AP) of LAN. Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be set in an office environment,...

  • Page 77: Using The Modem Port

    Point without insert extra wireless LAN card into the PCMCIA slot. Wireless LAN module is similar to LAN module. You need to install software driver before using it. Please refer to chapter 2.5 on how to install the driver. 5.7 Using the Modem Port...
  • Page 78 User Guide The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are...

  • Page 79: Customizing Your Notebook

    BIOS Setup program and change the system configuration to suit your desired operation. You must be careful to set the configuration properly in order for your computer to run smoothly. If you are not sure of any settings, contact your dealer.

  • Page 80: Running The Bios Setup Program

    CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery so that is will not be erased when you turn off or reset the system. Whenever you turn on the computer, the system will read the settings stored in the CMOS RAM and compare them to the equipment check conducted during the Power On Self Test (POST).
  • Page 81 The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. Parameters The left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and their current settings.

  • Page 82: Using The Main Menu Setup

    640 KB Extended Memory: 112640 KB CPU Type: Intel Pentium-M Processor CPU Speed: 1300 MHz BIOS Version: A.1A-2973-0812 á â Select Item F1 Help Change Values Setup Defaults Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ß--> Select Menu Esc Exit...
  • Page 83 Allows you to change the system time using the hour:minute:second format of the computer. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another. You can also change the system time from your operating system.
  • Page 84 Power-On Self-Test (POST). CPU Speed This field reports the CPU speed information detected by the BIOS during Power-On Self-Test (POST). BIOS Version This field is for information only as the BIOS displays the BIOS version during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 85: Internal Hdd Sub-Menu

    F10 Save and Exit Menu Use the Type field to select the drive type installed. You can select different drive types as CD-ROM, User, Auto or None by pressing <Space> bar. Set this option to Auto so your computer will automatically detect the drive type during power on.

  • Page 86: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    Lets you specify the sharing memory size of the Video chip from DDR SDRAM. The Default sharing size is 32MB. You should carefully specify the value, since while the set value is too high, the memory size of your software application will be reduced.
  • Page 87 Customizing Your Notebook Quiet Boot Lets you specify the boot screen to Logo screen or POST screen by choosing Disabled or Enabled, respectively. Screen Expansion Lets you choose full-size screen or reduced size screen for viewing the display mode. Legacy USB Support Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Legacy USB Device function when system is booting.

  • Page 88: Security Menu Setup

    User Guide 6.4 Security Menu Setup P h o e n i x B IOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is Clear Supervisor Password...
  • Page 89 Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Esc Exit Supervisor Password Is This field will show Set or Clear that means whether this notebook is controlled by Supervisor Password or not. User Password Is This field will show Set or Clear that means whether this notebook is...
  • Page 90 This field is only available when Supervisor Password has set. Enter the user password when boot the system or resume from suspend mode. But if the Write Protect is set in the Fixed disk boot sector field, you should enter a supervisor password to access the fixed disk when boot the system or resume from suspend mode.
  • Page 91 Customizing Your Notebook Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating USB Device function when system is booting. Wireless LAN Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Wireless LAN Device function when system is booting.

  • Page 92: Using The Boot Setup

    User Guide 6.5 Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help F12 Multi Boot Menu:...

  • Page 93: How To Exit The Setup Program

    Boot Sequence To select the boot device, you can use the up or down arrow key, then press <+> to move up the device in the list or press <-> to move down the device in the list. 6.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program.
  • Page 94 User Guide > Exit Saving Changes Saves all changes to CMOS while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program. Exit Discarding Changes Allows you to discard all changes made while running the BIOS setup program and exit from the system setup program.

  • Page 95: Using Options

    Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the most advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. You can upgrade your memory size to your system for specific requirements.

  • Page 96: System Upgrade

    User Guide 7.1 System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: EMORY PGRADE Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 128MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located on the bottom of your computer.

  • Page 97: Installing Memory Module

    Your computer comes with standard 128MB, 256MB or 512MB of synchronous DDR SDRAM . You can increase system memory to a maximum of 1024 MB in the system, by installing one small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system.

  • Page 98: Hard Disk Upgrade

    Your notebook computer offers one 2.5" format, 9.5mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk. Please do the following steps to change it.
  • Page 99 Cover the lid, then rotate and tighten the screws. Set the boot device as optical disk drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu. Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu.

  • Page 100: Wireless Module Installation

    User Guide Please tighten the screws located at each side of the hard disk before operating the hard disk. Any vibration may cause damage for the running hard disk. Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive.

  • Page 101: Caring For Your Notebook

    Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications, it is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road. Your Notebook PC also allows you for several levels of customization and expansion that are previously available only on desktop PCs.

  • Page 102: Important Safety Instructions

    User Guide 8.1 Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines.
  • Page 103 If your are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company. Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.

  • Page 104: Cleaning Your Computer

    70dB(A). 8.2 Cleaning Your Computer When it is necessary to clean the plastic case and keyboard, use a soft, lint- free cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution or use the contents of any commercially available computer cleaning kit.

  • Page 105: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat; when you close the cover, you trap the heat against the screen.

  • Page 106: Battery Care Guidelines

    User Guide Never move or raise the computer while the hard disk is being accessed. Most especially don't jar the hard disk as this may cause a hard disk crash. Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows.

  • Page 107: When You Travel

    You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months.

  • Page 109: Appendix A System Specification

    Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.

  • Page 110: Processor Unit

    PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules LCD D ISPLAY 15" XGA (1024x768) Color TFT LCD VGA S YSTEM Integrated Intel graphics engine Simultaneous LCD and external monitor (CRT) display Maximum 16 million colors on external monitor or projector at 1280 x 1024 resolution (Non-Interlaced)

  • Page 111: Storage

    Built-in Thumb Wheel Volume Control PCMCIA 32-bit CardBus PCI Local Bus PCMCIA controller Supports 2 x Type II PC cards Supports 32-bit CardBus Cards, and 16-bit PC Cards LIDE Integrated Glide Pad (Serial/USB mouse) pointing device with left, right and scroll buttons.

  • Page 112: Keyboard

    802.11b Wireless LAN (Intel ® PRO/Wireless network solution by Intel ® Centrino™ mobile technology) AC/DC P OWER UPPLY DAPTER Universal auto-switching 60W (100V~240V) adapter ATTERY Rechargeable 8 Cells Li-ion battery pack or 4 Cells slim battery pack with Smart Battery function...

  • Page 113: Weight And Dimension

    System Specification Above 5 hours of usage with 8-Cell Li-ion battery pack EIGHT AND IMENSION 12.9” x 10.75” x 1” – 1.32” 6.3 lbs (fully equipped)

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