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Z500 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC

QUICK START GUIDE

April 2003

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  • Page 1: Z500 Series Notebook Pc

    Z500 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC QUICK START GUIDE April 2003...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Z500 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC ..............1 QUICK START GUIDE ..................1 TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC ..................4 1 BEFORE YOU START ................7 1-1 Making sure you have everything ........... 7 1-2 Finding where everything is located ..........8 1-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL..............

  • Page 4: Taking Care Of Your Notebook Pc

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computer’s pro- DO NOT press or touch the display panel. cessor, make sure you don’t block the openings pro- vided for ventilation. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. DO NOT use your notebook computer under harsh conditions.
  • Page 5 DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity by DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture. keeping it away fromA/C and heating vents. DO NOT place near fire or other sources of heat. DO NOT tamper with the batteries.
  • Page 6 DO NOT expose to dust and/or corrosive chemicals. DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the display. If you are traveling with your computer, remember to DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids carry it as hand luggage.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    1 BEFORE YOU START Making sure you have everything When you receive your notebook PC, unpack it carefully, and check to make sure you have all the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have the follow- ing: •...

  • Page 8: Finding Where Everything Is Located

    1. BEFORE YOU START Finding where everything is located 1-2-1 OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle.

  • Page 9: Top Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-2 TOP COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s top components. Display Panel Instant Keys Suspend/Resume/ Power On Button Keyboard Built-in Built-in Speaker Speaker Scroll Button TouchPad Status Display Pointing Device Indicators Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.

  • Page 10: Status Display Indicators

    1. BEFORE YOU START Status Display Indicators The Status display indicator lights correspond to specific components of your notebook. (See suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Win- dows.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-3 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s front panel components. Display Panel Latch Memory Infrared Built-in Built-in Card Port Speaker Speaker Reader Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. Memory Card Reader The memory card reader offers the fastest and most convenient method to transfer pictures, music and data between your notebook pc and flash compatible devices such...

  • Page 12: Left-Side Panel Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-4 LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s left-side components. Headphone PC Card Jack Eject Button IEEE Audio-in PC Card Microphone 1394 Jack Slot Jack Ports Port USB Ports (V2.0) The four USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. The leftmost USB port is disabled when your notebook PC is POINT connected to an optional Port Replicator.

  • Page 13: Right-Side Panel Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-5 RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s right-side components. Power Adapter Port Optical Drive Emergency Lithium ion Optical Eject Button Optical Drive Battery Bay Drive Tray Release Lithium ion Battery Bay The internal battery pack can be removed for installation of a fully charged battery pack.

  • Page 14: Back Panel Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-6 BACK PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s back panel components. TV-out Port Replicator Parallel Port Interface Port Ethernet Kensington External Port Modem Lock Slot Monitor (RJ-45) Port Port (RJ-11) Modem (RJ-11) Port The modem (RJ-11) port is used to attach a telephone line to the internal 56K modem.

  • Page 15: Bottom Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START Kensington Lock Port The Kensington lock slot allows you to secure your notebook to an immovable object through an optional security cable. 1-2-7 BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s bottom panel components. Optical Drive Main Unit &...
  • Page 16 1. BEFORE YOU START Optical Drive Bay The internal hard disk drive is accessible through the hard disk drive bay. Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    2 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Your notebook PC has two possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery or an AC adapter. 2-1-1 CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery.

  • Page 18: Recharging The Battery

    2. GETTING STARTED 2-1-2 RECHARGING THE BATTERY The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter. To recharge the battery, make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your notebook PC and connect the AC . There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery, therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Battery

    2. GETTING STARTED 2-1-3 REPLACING THE BATTERY This notebook PC features a rechargeable bridge battery that allows for fast warm swapping of batteries. All you need is an additional battery and you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged without having to close all your applications and powering down your computer.

  • Page 20: Starting Your Notebook Pc

    2. GETTING STARTED Starting Your Notebook PC 2-2-1 POWER ON Suspend/Resume/Power On Button The suspend/resume/power on switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook.

  • Page 21: Boot Sequence

    2. GETTING STARTED 2-2-2 BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is turned on for the first time, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    3 TROUBLESHOOTING Your notebook PC is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service.
  • Page 23 3. Troubleshooting Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: • Product name • Product configuration number • Product serial number • Purchase date •...

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