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G200 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC

QUICK START GUIDE

October 2002

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    G200 SERIES NOTEBOOK PC QUICK START GUIDE October 2002...

  • Page 2: Notice

    Quanta Computer Inc. shall not be liable for any errors or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual or the examples herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS NOTEBOOK PC ..................... 1 QUICK START GUIDE ................... 1 NOTICE......................2 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: Notebook Pc

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR NOTEBOOK PC To prevent possible overheating of the computer’s DO NOT press or touch the display panel. processor, make sure you don’t block the open- ings provided for ventilation. DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work sur- DO NOT use your notebook computer under harsh faces.
  • Page 5 DO NOT expose to direct sunlight. DO NOT use or store in extreme temperatures. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or humidity DO NOT expose the computer to rain or moisture. by 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 chemi- DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick cals. up or hold your notebook by the display. If you are traveling with your computer, remember DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids to 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: Display Panel

    1. BEFORE YOU START Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. Application Panel The Application Panel allows you to either launch your favorite applications with the touch of a button or to use as a Optical Drive when your unit is on.

  • Page 10: Left-Side Panel Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-3 LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s left-side components. Anti-Theft PC Card Floppy Disk LAN Port PC Card Lock Slot Slot Eject Button (RJ-45) Eject Button Internal Floppy Microphone Headphone Modem Disk Drive Jack...

  • Page 11: Right-Side Panel Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-4 RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s right-side components. Optical Drive Eject Button Lithium ion Optical Emergency 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 12: Back Panel Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START 1-2-5 BACK PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s back panel components. Parallel PS/2 Serial Port Port Ports Port External IEEE Infrared Monitor Port 1394 Port Port Power Jack Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate wirelessly with another IrDA-compatible infrared device without a cable.

  • Page 13: Bottom Components

    1. BEFORE YOU START External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) 1-2-6 BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook’s bottom panel components.
  • Page 14 1. BEFORE YOU START Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a dis- charged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: Replacing The Battery

    2. GETTING STARTED 2-1-3 REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged. 1. Have a charged battery ready to install. 2. Shut down your notebook PC and disconnect the AC adapter. 3.

  • Page 18: Starting Your Notebook Pc

    2. GETTING STARTED Starting Your Notebook PC 2-3-1 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 19: Bios Setup Utility

    2. GETTING STARTED standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen. The boot sequence is executed when: •...

  • Page 20: 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 21 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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