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DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 Series
User's Guide
Part Number: ER-PJ1WW-UA. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 Series User's Guide Part Number: ER-PJ1WW-UA. A01 Digital Equipment Corporation...
  • Page 2 Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
  • Page 3 The FCC wants you to know... This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 About Your Notebook Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1–2 Components, Controls and Indicators------------------------------------------------------------ 1–4 Front and Side Components (Panel Closed) ----------------------------------------------------- 1–4 Rear View -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1–6 Left Side Components ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1–8 Right Front View (Panel Open) ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1–10 Installation and Initial Setup--------------------------------------------------------------------- 1–12 Plugging In and Turning On --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1–12 Turning Off and Unplugging -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1–17 Controlling Power --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1–18...
  • Page 6 Preface Memory Effect --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–2 NiMH Battery Life ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–2 LiIon Battery ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–4 Greater Life Span and No Memory Effect-------------------------------------------------- 2–4 LiIon Battery Conditioning ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–4 Main Battery Pack ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–5 Removing the Main Battery Pack ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2–6 Installing the Main Battery ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–7 Charging the Battery Pack ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–8 Low Battery Activity -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2–9 Replacing and Disposing of Batteries ------------------------------------------------------- 2–9...
  • Page 7 3 Setup Program Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–1 Navigating through the Setup Program---------------------------------------------------------- 3–2 Accessing the Setup Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–3 Menu Bar---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–3 Item Specific Help ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–3 Legend Bar-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–4 Launching Submenus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–5 General Help ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–5 The Main Menu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–6 The Hard Disk Submenu ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–7 The System Devices Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–8 The Security Menu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3–12...
  • Page 8 Preface Connecting a USB Device------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-10 External Mic, Line In and Line Out-------------------------------------------------------------- 4-11 5 PC Cards Inserting and Ejecting PC Cards------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-1 Using Windows 95 PC Card Support ------------------------------------------------------------- 5-4 Installing PC Modem Cards in Windows 95 ------------------------------------------ 5-4 Installing PC Network Cards in Windows 95 ----------------------------------------- 5-4 Installing PC Cards in Windows NT 4.0 --------------------------------------------------------- 5-5 Installing PC Modem Cards in Windows NT 4.0------------------------------------- 5-6...
  • Page 9 Optional Devices------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-13 The External Battery Charger--------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-13 Using the External Charger ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-14 The Airline/Car Adapter--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-16 Adding the Minidock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-17 Identifying the Features, Ports and Connectors------------------------------------------------- 6-18 Rear View -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-18 Left View--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-20 Connecting the AC Adapter----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-21 Hot-Plug Peripheral Devices---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6-21 External Monitor, Printer, Serial Mouse, and Audio Components --------------------- 6-21 MIDI/Joystick Device ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6-21...
  • Page 10 Preface The LCD Display------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-3 Keyboard ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-3 I/O Connections---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-3 External Monitor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-3 Audio--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A-4 System Configuration...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide describes how to operate, configure, and troubleshoot the DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 Series notebook computer. Audience This guide is written specifically for anyone using or configuring the DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 Series notebook computer. Organization This guide contains the following: •...
  • Page 12 Preface • Chapter 7: Caring for Your Notebook – This section overviews some general maintenance and cleaning techniques. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting – In a questions and answer format, this section provides you with solutions to possible problems that may arise. •...
  • Page 13 Acronyms Meaning BIOS Basic Input/Output System CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semi- conductor DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module DSTN Dual Scan Twisted Pneumatic DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory Floppy Disk Drive Fast Infrared Gigabyte Hard Disk Drive Integrated Drive Electronics (internal hard disk drive interface) Industry Standard Architecture 1K = 1024 bytes...
  • Page 14 Preface Special Notices Three kinds of special notices are used in this guide to emphasize specific information. ___________________________ WARNING ___________________________ Warning: Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury if the hazard is not avoided. ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ Caution ____________________________ Caution: Indicates the presence of a hazard that might cause damage to hardware or that might corrupt data.

  • Page 15: Related Documentation

    Digital Web Site Please visit the Digital Windows Enterprise Computing Center Web site to download the latest HiNote VP 700 Series operating system drivers and On-line system and expansion User Guide Information. To navigate to the Drivers/ User Guide Information location: Type in the Web site address: http://www.windows.digital.com...
  • Page 16 Preface...

  • Page 17: About Your Notebook

    The notebook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability. Your HiNote VP 700 series notebook has a Combination Module located in the expansion bay. The Combination Module features both a Floppy Disk Drive and a 20X CD-ROM.

  • Page 18: Features

    Power and Your Computer Features Your HiNote VP 700 Series notebook is a high-performance portable computer designed for the mobile professional; the notebook is equipped with the following features. The central processing unit (CPU) performs all computing functions and directs the actions of the system.

  • Page 19: Zoomed Video

    Power and Your Computer Zoomed Video The HiNote VP 700 Zoomed Video feature allows you to display full motion video without constricting the performance of the system. A section of the LCD can be reserved as a video window while the other portion of the LCD remains occupied by running applications.

  • Page 20: Components, Controls And Indicators

    Power and Your Computer Components, Controls and Indicators This section shows the locations and provides detailed description of the different components, controls, and indicators on your DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 Series notebook computer. Front and Side Components (Panel Closed) Component...
  • Page 21 Power and Your Computer DEC01350 Figure 1-1: Right Front View (Panel Closed) 1–5...

  • Page 22: Rear View

    Power and Your Computer Rear View Component Description Fast Infrared Allows wireless high speed data transfer between the notebook and other IR devices. Interface A USB device, such as a mouse, digital camera, keyboard, Universal Serial Bus or scanner, connects to this port. (USB) Port Serial (COM) Port A serial device connects to this port.
  • Page 23 Power and Your Computer DEC01351 Figure 1-2: Rear View 1–7...

  • Page 24: Left Side Components

    Power and Your Computer Left Side Components Component Description Minidock Locking Tab Used to secure the notebook to the Minidock. PC Card Sockets Insert either two Type II or one Type III PC Card into this socket. PC Card Eject Buttons Upper button ejects a PC Card Type II from the upper socket and the lower button ejects a PC Card Type II or III from the lower socket.
  • Page 25 Power and Your Computer DEC01352 Figure 1-3: Left Front View (Panel Closed) 1–9...

  • Page 26: Right Front View (Panel Open)

    Power and Your Computer Right Front View (Panel Open) Component Description Lid Switch Close the notebook’s LCD lid to suspend the system. Open the lid and press the Suspend/ Resume button again to resume the normal operation. The Lid Switch can be configured to CRT display mode from the Power menu of the Setup Program.
  • Page 27 Power and Your Computer DEC01353-2 Figure 1-4: Right Front View (Panel open) 1–11...

  • Page 28: Installation And Initial Setup

    Power and Your Computer Installation and Initial Setup This section guides you through turning on your notebook for the first time. When turning on the notebook for the first time, operate the computer on AC power. This will give the installed main battery a chance to charge. Plugging In and Turning On To power the notebook by using the supplied Universal AC Adapter, refer to figure 1-5, figure 1-6 and the following instructions:...
  • Page 29 ___________________________ WARNING ___________________________ Do not use an AC Adapter other than the one provided with your HiNote VP 700 Series notebook. To avoid personal injury and/or equipment damage, do not open the case of the International AC Adapter. There are no customer- serviceable parts.
  • Page 30 Power and Your Computer After you have plugged the notebook into its power source, open the lid and press the Suspend/Resume (Power) button to turn the notebook on (Figure 1-6). DEC01356 Figure 1-6: Turning On the Notebook If the notebook does not power up, check the AC Adapter and power cord connections.
  • Page 31 Power and Your Computer The CD-ROM is shipped with a protective cover to prevent damage to the CD-ROM head during shipping. Press the eject button and remove the protective cover. (Figure 1-7) DEC01370-3 Figure 1-7: Removing the CD-ROM Protective Cover 1–15...

  • Page 32: Windows Software

    The DIGITAL System CD provides a variety of software which can be loaded onto your HiNote VP 700 Series notebook to increase its versatility. This User’s Guide is also available on the DIGITAL System CD as an Adobe on-line file. Download it to your hard drive so you will always have it to reference when you need it.

  • Page 33: Turning Off And Unplugging

    Power and Your Computer Turning Off and Unplugging To turn off and unplug the notebook, refer to figure 1-8 and the following instructions: Hold down the [fn] and Suspend/Resume buttons for approximately two seconds. The system will emit a beep indicating that the notebook has turned off. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet (Figure 1-8, step 1), then disconnect the power cord from the AC Adapter (Figure 1-8, step 2).

  • Page 34: Controlling Power

    Power and Your Computer Controlling Power Unique to Digital notebooks, the suspend/resume button not only turns the notebook on and off, but enables you to take advantage of the built-in power saving features. Goal Action Press the Suspend/Resume (power) button to turn the system Suspend When the system is on, press this button to place your system in Suspend.

  • Page 35: Lcd Status Display

    Power and Your Computer LCD Status Display Icon When Displayed Indicates... Caps Lock is enabled. Num Lock is enabled. If you are using the notebook’s keyboard, the embedded keypad must also be enabled to use the embedded keypad as a numeric keypad. Embedded Numeric Keypad is enabled.

  • Page 36: Battery Charge Gauge (In Lcd Status Display)

    Power and Your Computer Battery Charge Gauge (in LCD Status Display) Icon When Displayed, Indicates… Battery status - shows available battery power. Each line represents approximately 10% battery charge. The upper triangle corresponds to the main battery and the lower triangle corresponds to secondary battery.

  • Page 37: Keyboard Hot Keys

    Power and Your Computer Keyboard Hot Keys Hot keys are activated by holding down the [fn] key (located in the lower left corner of the keyboard) and pressing the desired function key. [fn] + function Activity Places the computer in Standby Mode. All open data and system settings are Saved to Disk.

  • Page 38: Using The Touch Pad (Internal Ps/2 Mouse)

    Power and Your Computer [fn] + function Activity Toggles Scroll Lock on and off. The Scroll Lock functions in certain applications, leaving the cursor in its current position while moving the screen in the direction of the arrow pressed. Pauses the display output. Press a key to resume. If Break is enabled, pressing this hot key sends a system break.

  • Page 39: Touch Pad On-Line Help

    Power and Your Computer Touch Pad On-line Help For more detailed instructions on using and controlling the touch pad, refer On-line Help file provided by Synaptics. To access the On-line Help, do the following: Click Start from the task bar, then Programs, and then Explorer. Double click on the Digital folder, then the Driver folder, then the Syntouch folder, and then the Syntp folder.

  • Page 40: Creating A Comfortable Working Environment

    Power and Your Computer Creating a Comfortable Working Environment The following tips can help minimize eye strain and body fatigue when using your notebook computer: • Adjust your chair so that: − Your feet are flat on the floor – use a footrest if needed. −...
  • Page 41 Power and Your Computer ____________________________Important ___________________________ If you experience pain or discomfort while using your notebook computer, take a rest break. Review the information in this section. If the pain or discomfort continues after resuming use, stop and report the condition to your job supervisor or physician.

  • Page 42: Optional Expansion Devices

    Minidock. DEC01357A Airline/Car Adapter The Airline/Car Adapter provides power to the HiNote VP 700 series notebooks by utilizing the DC power from a plane’s power port or car’s cigarette lighter. It can also be used with the external battery charger.
  • Page 43 Power and Your Computer Products Portable and Powerful The DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 Series supports easy-to-upgrade hard disk drives for expansion and investment protection. DEC01357C Secondary Battery The optional lithium-ion secondary battery pack provides the convenience of extended battery run time. So light weight, it’s the perfect traveling...
  • Page 44 With today’s demanding applications and operating systems, eventually you may find it necessary to increase your system’s base memory. Your DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 series notebook was designed to make memory upgrading DEC01357B easy. The DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 uses the fast speed SDRAM DIMMs.

  • Page 45: Power And Your Computer

    Power and Your Computer Your Digital notebook computer can be powered by: • Battery • International AC Adapter ______________________________ Note _____________________________ If the notebook is operating on AC power and a battery pack (main battery, secondary battery, or both) is in the notebook, the battery(ies) will continue to charge until full. ________________________________________________________________ Your notebook’s main battery is a either an Enhanced Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Smart Battery or a Lithium Ion (LiIon) Smart Battery.

  • Page 46: General Battery Information

    Power and Your Computer General Battery Information All batteries have limited life span. A battery’s life span is measured by the number of charging and draining cycles it can undergo before it can no longer be charged. The amount of time that your system can be operated by battery power before the battery is drained is referred to as battery run time.
  • Page 47 Power and Your Computer Forming a Battery Action Instructions and Information Forming a battery 1. Charge it to its full capacity. The notebook’s battery charge LED will turn off. 2. Use the notebook until the battery is completely drained. 3. Charge the battery to full capacity a second time and drain it again.

  • Page 48: Liion Battery

    Power and Your Computer LiIon Battery The Lithium-ion (LiIon) main battery pack is standard on selected models. The optional secondary battery pack is also LiIon. The secondary LiIon battery pack can be installed into the expansion bay, where the 20X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module is located. A fully charged battery will last approximately three hours depending on your usage of the computer and its power management settings.

  • Page 49: Main Battery Pack

    Power and Your Computer Main Battery Pack Regardless of which type of main battery you have, NiMH or LiIon, both are considered Smart Batteries. A Smart Battery can tell you how much approximate charge remains in the battery without the assistance of external hardware or software. There are 4 LEDs on the outer casing of the battery module that indicate how much battery run time is remaining.

  • Page 50: Removing The Main Battery Pack

    Power and Your Computer Removing the Main Battery Pack Assuming the system is not connected to AC power, save your data, close all applications and turn off the notebook before removing the main battery pack. To remove the main battery pack, refer to the following instructions. Slide the locking button in the direction of the arrow shown.

  • Page 51: Installing The Main Battery

    Power and Your Computer Installing the Main Battery Insert the charged main battery pack into the notebook as follows. Turn the notebook over so the bottom is facing up. Holding the main battery so the rails are facing up, slide the battery into the notebook.

  • Page 52: Charging The Battery Pack

    Power and Your Computer Charging the Battery Pack The Battery Pack charges automatically whenever your DIGITAL notebook computer is connected to AC power. The following table describes how the system charges the battery and draws power in different operating situations. Battery System Power System Action...

  • Page 53: Low Battery Activity

    Power and Your Computer Low Battery Activity When the battery reaches low battery charge level, a warning beep sounds to remind you to save your data immediately. Although there is a safety margin of approximately ten minutes, it is always better to save right away. Pressing the [fn + F7] hot key combination turns off the system warning beep and mutes all system sound.

  • Page 54: Power Management

    Power and Your Computer Power Management Your Digital notebook computer comes equipped with power management features designed to reduce energy consumption. By understanding these features and utilizing good power management techniques, you will obtain the longest possible battery run time. Good Power Management Habits If you often operate the notebook on battery power, it is important to develop good power saving habits to maximize battery life.

  • Page 55: 20X Cd-Rom/Fdd Drive

    Power and Your Computer 20X CD-ROM/FDD Drive Floppy Disk (FDD) and CD-ROM drives consume a large amount of battery power. In order to maximize battery run time, use the 20X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module when necessary. PC Cards PC (PCMCIA) Cards will also tax your battery power, significantly reducing run time. When operating the notebook on battery power, use PC Cards when necessary.

  • Page 56: Power Management Modes

    Power and Your Computer Power Management Modes Your notebook computer is factory-configured with preset power management values. If you are not an advanced user, start by using the factory-configured power management settings. If you find that the factory settings do not fit your specific needs, enter the Setup Program and make the needed changes.

  • Page 57: Suspend Mode

    Power and Your Computer Suspend Mode Suspend Mode saves power by cutting power to the DMA clocks, suspending the math co-processor, turning the video off, and turning off all controllable peripheral devices. When the system suspends, the following events take place: •...

  • Page 58: A Power Management Example

    Power and Your Computer In the Save to Disk mode, all system logic (except for the battery charger) is turned off. During the Save to Disk mode, the DRAM and video memory are saved to the hard disk and are restored when the system is resumed. Save to Disk Mode is initiated by: •...
  • Page 59 Power and Your Computer The following power management events take place: After 5 minutes of system inactivity, the notebook enters Standby. HDD, FDD or CD-ROM drive spin down; the LCD back-lit display and audio are powered off; I/O controller and PCMCIA are put into low power mode;...

  • Page 60: Power Management Summary

    Power and Your Computer Power Management Summary The following table summarizes the notebook’s power-saving features: Power Mode How to Enter Mode How to Resume • Press any key Standby Automatically when • system has been inactive PCMCIA activity • for the period of time Touch pad entry or a specified in Standby field PS/2 mouse activity if...

  • Page 61: Using Power Panel

    Power and Your Computer Using Power Panel To make specific changes to the individual Power Management settings, such as changing the time value set for Standby Time-out, you must enter the Setup Program. Chapter 3 discusses in detail how to enter, navigate and make changes to Setup Program. However, if you want to make changes to the Power Savings, such as changing Hard Disk Time-out, you do not need to enter the Setup Program.
  • Page 62 Power and Your Computer 2–18...

  • Page 63: Setup Program

    Setup Program Introduction The Setup Program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your notebook to suit your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based (Read only Memory) configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.

  • Page 64: Navigating Through The Setup Program

    The Setup Program ______________________________ Note _____________________________ The CMOS battery receives a charge when the system is being operated on AC power. If the system is off for more than one year, the CMOS battery will drain and the ROM data will be lost. If the CMOS battery is completely drained, you will be prompted with a CMOS Checksum Error message during bootup and given the choice of selecting F1 to resume or F2 to enter the Setup Program.

  • Page 65: Accessing The Setup Program

    The Setup Program Accessing the Setup Program To access the Setup Program, press the F2 key when prompted during bootup. There are three essential elements to the Setup Program screens: Menu Bar, Item Specific Help Window and Legend Bar. Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections : Changes to the basic system configuration are made Main...

  • Page 66: Legend Bar

    The Setup Program Legend Bar At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through individual setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. Legend Key Alternate Key Function...

  • Page 67: Launching Submenus

    The Setup Program Launching Submenus Notice that a pointer symbol appears next to selected fields in the menu screens. For example, see the Hard Disk option in the Main menu. The symbol indicates the existence of a submenu that can be launched for more advanced configuration options. To launch a submenu: Move the highlighted cell to the desired Menu Bar item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 68: The Main Menu

    The Setup Program The Main Menu The following settings are available in the Main Menu screen of the Setup Program. Field Settings Description Enter current time: hour, Sets the system to specified time. System Time minute, second format System Date Enter current date: month, Sets the system to specified date.

  • Page 69: The Hard Disk Submenu

    The Setup Program Figure 3-1: The Setup Main Menu The Hard Disk Submenu Move the highlighted cell to this field and press <Enter> to launch the submenu. The following settings are available in the Hard Disk Menu. Field Settings Description Type Select the type of hard drive installed in the system.

  • Page 70: The System Devices Menu

    The Setup Program The System Devices Menu Select System Devices from the menu bar the display the following menu. Figure 3-2: The System Devices Menu 3–8...
  • Page 71 The Setup Program The following settings are available in the System Devices Menu screen of the Setup Program. Field Settings Description • Auto Configured automatically by the PS/2 Mouse BIOS. • Disabled Disables the touch pad and PS/2 mouse and frees IRQ 12. •...
  • Page 72 The Setup Program Field Settings Description Fast Enables, configures or disables the Fast Infrared port. Infrared • Auto* Configured automatically by the BIOS. • PnPOS Configured automatically by the Plug and Play OS. • Disabled Disables the infrared module. • Enabled Manually configure the infrared port Base I/O Address.
  • Page 73 The Setup Program Field Settings Description Parallel Port Choose the default setting for this field or refer to the parallel device Mode • Normal mode User’s manual. • Bi-directional mode To take advantage of ECP • ECP* (Extended Capabilities Port) and •...

  • Page 74: The Security Menu

    The Setup Program The Security Menu Select Security from the menu bar to display the following menu. Figure 3-3: The Setup Security Menu Field Settings Description System Display only field Indicates whether or not a password Password is is enabled. Disabled Set System [Press Enter]...

  • Page 75: Setting System Password

    The Setup Program ______________________________ Note _____________________________ Passwords take effect immediately upon confirmation. The password will remain in effect if you exit the Setup Program without saving the new configuration settings. ________________________________________________________________ Setting System Password To set the System Password, move the highlighted cell to the Set System Password field and press <Enter>.

  • Page 76: The Power Menu

    The Setup Program The Power Menu The Power Menu allows you to enable and adjust the notebook’s power saving features. Enabling these features will extend the battery run time. Figure 3-4: The Setup Power Menu 3–14...
  • Page 77 The Setup Program Field Settings Description Power Sets the Power Management Mode. Management • Disabled Disables all Power Management Mode • Customized * Allows you to customize the Power Management fields (Smart CPU Mode, Standby, Suspend Disk Time- out, Video Time-out) to suit your individual work needs.
  • Page 78 The Setup Program Field Settings Description • Video Time- Disabled* Indicates the amount of time input devices, such as the keyboard, need • 1 Min. to be idle before the LCD is turned • off. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15 Min.

  • Page 79: The Boot Menu

    The Setup Program The Boot Menu From this menu you can choose where the system looks to boot from. You can also prioritize the different boot devices. Figure 3-5: The Setup Boot Menu Field Description 1. [CD-ROM Drive] These fields allow you to define the order of devices in which the system looks for an 2.

  • Page 80: The Exit Menu

    The Setup Program The Exit Menu Enter the Exit Menu to save changes, set factory defaults or exit the Setup Program. Field Action Description Save <Enter> Saves the current changes and Changes & Exit exits the Setup Program. Discard <Enter> Discards the current changes and Changes &...
  • Page 81 The Setup Program Figure 3-6: The Setup Exit Menu 3–19...
  • Page 82 The Setup Program 3–20...

  • Page 83: Peripheral Devices

    Peripheral Devices Your notebook computer is equipped with several ports for connecting a number of peripheral devices such as a printer, a modem, or an external monitor. Also featured are three stereo jacks for connecting external input/output audio equipment. Peripheral Equipment Before attempting to connect a peripheral device to the computer, make sure you are familiar with the notebook’s various I/O ports.

  • Page 84: Connecting An External Monitor

    Peripheral Devices Connecting An External Monitor The notebook has a port for connecting an external VGA or higher resolution monitor. The port is a standard 15-pin analog connector. Your Digital notebook supports three display modes: LCD only, CRT only and Simul scan (simultaneous view of CRT and LCD).
  • Page 85 Peripheral Devices DEC01360 Figure 4-1: Connecting an External Monitor...

  • Page 86: Connecting A Printer To The Parallel Port

    Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer to the Parallel Port The notebook’s parallel port uses a 25-pin connector, allowing you to attach any parallel equipment compatible with this connector standard. This port is most commonly used for connecting a printer. Most printers have a parallel interface. These include dot matrix, ink-jet and laser printers.
  • Page 87 Peripheral Devices DEC01365 Figure 4-2: Connecting a Printer...

  • Page 88: Connecting A Serial Mouse

    Peripheral Devices Connecting a Serial Mouse The notebook’s serial port is a standard 9-pin connector. Any device that uses this standard can be connected to the notebook. For example, a mouse, graphics tablet or scanner can be directly connected to this port. If you have any doubt about the cables required for equipment you plan to purchase, consult your authorized Digital notebook dealer.

  • Page 89: Connecting An External Keyboard And Ps/2 Mouse

    Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse The notebook is shipped with PS/2 Y-connector cable which allows you to connect a full size enhanced keyboard and PS/2 mouse to this port. To connect both devices, refer to the following instructions and figure 4-4.

  • Page 90: Fast Infrared Port

    Peripheral Devices Fast Infrared Port The notebook is equipped with a Fast Infrared (FIR) port located on the rear panel (Figure 1-2). The Fast Infrared (FIR) port allows wireless high-speed transfer of data (data input and output) between your Digital notebook and another Infrared equipped computer device, such as a printer or another notebook.
  • Page 91 Peripheral Devices DEC01361 Figure 4-5: An Infrared Data Transfer...

  • Page 92: Connecting A Usb Device

    Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Device One USB connector is located below the Infrared Module on the right side of the notebook. This connector allows you to up to 127 daisy chained USB devices, including digital cameras, scanners, keyboards, mice and monitors. DEC01366-3 Figure 4-6: Connecting a USB Device 4-10...

  • Page 93: External Mic, Line In And Line Out

    Peripheral Devices External Mic, Line In and Line Out Three audio jacks, a Line In, an External Mic and a Line Out, are located to the left of the AC Adapter port on the left side panel of the notebook. The Line In jack allows you to connect an external audio source, such as a CD Player.
  • Page 94 Peripheral Devices 4-12...

  • Page 95: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Your Digital notebook is equipped with two PC Card Bus sockets. Card Bus is a new standard that allows full-size 32-Bit PCI peripheral type performance in a PC Card form factor. It is Advanced Power Management aware - therefore providing superior power management.

  • Page 96: Inserting A Pc Card

    PC Cards Inserting a PC Card The instructions for inserting a PC Card are as follows. (Figure 5-1) If your PC Card or operating system does not support hot-plugging, save your data and close all applications. Shut down the notebook. Hold the PC Card with the label facing up and the connector side toward the socket.

  • Page 97: Ejecting A Pc Card

    PC Cards Ejecting a PC Card The notebook features Push-Push eject buttons for easy PC Card removal. The instructions for ejecting a PC Card are as follows: (Figure 5-2) Use the operating system software to shutdown the PC Card. Locate the eject button next to the PC Card socket. Press eject the once to extend the button beyond the case.

  • Page 98: Using Windows 95 Pc Card Support

    PC Cards Using Windows 95 PC Card Support Windows 95 allows for the hot plugging of most modem and network cards. If a driver is required or if you are required to reboot the system, Windows 95 will notify you. Windows 95 provides On-line help for configuring and troubleshooting PC Cards.

  • Page 99: Installing Pc Cards In Windows Nt 4.0

    Digital state of the art engineering has designed a driver which enables you to make use of many of the DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 Series Power Management features on a Windows NT 4.0 platform. The driver is called Enhanced Power Management (EPM). It can be found on the DIGITAL System CD with the following path Driver/WinNT/EPM.

  • Page 100: Installing Pc Modem Cards In Windows Nt 4.0

    PC Cards Installing PC Modem Cards in Windows NT 4.0 To install PC modem cards and drivers within Windows NT 4.0 please refer to the following instructions. Save all data files and close any open applications. Insert the PC modem Card into the PC Card socket.
  • Page 101 PC Cards The Insert Disk dialogue box will appear. In the command line, type in the path where the driver is located. For example, A:\Card\network\driver.inf Click on the [OK] button. The Windows NT Setup dialogue box will appear. The command line should read C:\WinNT\options\i386 Click on the [Continue] button.
  • Page 102 PC Cards...

  • Page 103: Expansion And Option Devices

    Expansion and Option Devices This chapter describes the optional and expansion equipment that can be added to the basic notebook system. Expansion devices are ones which are installed inside the computer rather than external equipment such as a printer that can be connected to the computer’s I/O ports.

  • Page 104: System Memory Expansion

    Expansion and Option Devices System Memory Expansion Your Digital notebook comes equipped with 16 MB or greater of on-board SDRAM. While this memory is sufficient for most circumstances, you may find that in some cases additional memory is required. The notebook provides two expansion slots for installing two optional Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs).
  • Page 105 Expansion and Option Devices DEC01363 Figure 6-1: Removing Memory Door...
  • Page 106 Expansion and Option Devices Insert the DIMM into the memory slot at a 45º angle. (Figure 6-2, step 1) Gently, but firmly slide the DIMM into its plastic memory cradle, until it locks into place. (Figure 6-2, step 2) Press down on the plastic memory cradle until it snaps into place, laying horizontally in its slot.

  • Page 107: Installing And Removing Expansion Modules

    Expansion and Option Devices Installing and Removing Expansion Modules Your notebook has the added feature of being capable of supporting two hardware expansion modules: the 20X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module or the Secondary Battery module. Modules are installed in the notebook’s expansion bay. For information about removing and replacing modules, please refer to the following table.

  • Page 108: Removing The Modules

    Expansion and Option Devices Removing the Modules For step by step information on removing any one of the modules from the expansion bay, please refer to the following: Slide the locking button in the direction of the arrow shown. (Figure 6-3, step 1) This will unlock the Module Release latch.

  • Page 109: Installing Modules

    Expansion and Option Devices Installing Modules The following provides illustrative instructions on how to install the Secondary Battery module and 20X CD-ROM/FDD Combination module into the expansion bay, how to eject the CD-ROM tray and how to install the other module devices. Installing the Optional Secondary LiIon Battery The following provides illustrative instructions on how to install the optional LiIon Secondary Battery module.

  • Page 110: Installing The 20X Cd-Rom/Fdd Combination Module

    Expansion and Option Devices Installing the 20X CD-ROM/FDD Combination Module With the 20X CD-ROM/FDD Combination Module, you will be able to take advantage of many of the graphics and educational software packages on today’s market. Refer to the following illustration to install the 20X CD-ROM/FDD Combination Module. DEC01359-6 Figure 6-5: Installing the Combination Module...

  • Page 111: Loading A Disc Into The Combination Module

    Expansion and Option Devices Loading a Disc into the Combination Module To load a disk into the CD-ROM/FDD Combination module, please refer to figure 6-6, figure 6-7 and the following instructions. DEC01369 Figure 6-6: Ejecting the CD-ROM Tray With the notebook turned on, press the eject button. The motorized tray ejects from the drive.

  • Page 112: Manually Ejecting The Cd-Rom Tray

    Expansion and Option Devices ____________________________ Caution ____________________________ Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. Do not force the tray to open or close. When not in use, keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit. The CD-ROM module uses 5¼”...

  • Page 113: Enabling Cd-Rom And Touch Pad For Dos Real Mode

    Expansion and Option Devices Enabling CD-ROM and Touch Pad for DOS Real Mode When entering DOS Real mode for the first time, the CD-ROM and touch pad will not function. In order to use the CD-ROM and touch pad from within DOS, you must remove the REM from the relevant command lines in the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.

  • Page 114: Removing And Installing Hdd

    Expansion and Option Devices Removing and Installing HDD Eventually you may find that your notebook’s HDD space is limiting and you wish to upgrade to a larger capacity. Please contact your Digital authorized notebook dealer for purchasing information. The installation of an additional HDD is relatively simple. Please refer to figure 6-8.

  • Page 115: Optional Devices

    Expansion and Option Devices Optional Devices Optional devices are available to increase your notebook’s performance and versatility. Your Digital notebook representative will be able to provide you with detailed technical and purchase information on any of the optional devices. The External Battery Charger The external battery charger provides one step connection to the battery.

  • Page 116: Using The External Charger

    Expansion and Option Devices Using the External Charger The external provides a quick and convenient way to charge spare battery packs while the notebook is in use. To charge a battery using the external charger, refer to the following instructions and figure 6-10. Align and connect the battery to the External Battery Charger.
  • Page 117 Expansion and Option Devices DEC01382 Figure 6-10: Charging a Battery with the External Charger 6-15...

  • Page 118: The Airline/Car Adapter

    Expansion and Option Devices The Airline/Car Adapter The Airline/Car Adapter provides for additional flexibility while in the air or on the road. The Airline/Car Adapter also operates with the battery charger. In order to take advantage of this feature, follow the same procedures as stated in the section labeled External Battery Charger, except substitute the Airline/Car power port adapter cord for the AC power cord.

  • Page 119: Adding The Minidock

    Expansion and Option Devices Adding the Minidock The optional Minidock features innovative advances in notebook personal computing technology. Much consideration has gone into the design of the Minidock in order to meet your requirements for versatility as well as quality. DEC01376 Figure 6-12: Minidock Expansion 6-17...

  • Page 120: Identifying The Features, Ports And Connectors

    Expansion and Option Devices Identifying the Features, Ports and Connectors Before attempting to connect your notebook, peripheral devices, or serial devices to the Minidock, make sure you are familiar with the Minidock’s various I/O ports and controls. Rear View Component Description Reset Button Press this button to reset and reboot the system.
  • Page 121 Expansion and Option Devices DEC01372 Figure 6-13: Minidock Rear Panel 6-19...

  • Page 122: Left View

    Expansion and Option Devices Left View Component Description Turns the notebook on and toggles between the Minidock power suspend/resume mode. button Minidock power Indicates power is being supplied to the notebook when lit. When green, it indicates the notebook is docked and LED.

  • Page 123: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    Expansion and Option Devices Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC Adapter cable to the Minidock’s AC port. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. Hot-Plug Peripheral Devices Your Minidock supports hot-plug connections. Digital recommends if you are connecting a device which utilizes speakers or are connecting amplified speakers, that you turn off the power to the device or speakers before making the connection to the Minidock.

  • Page 124: Docking The Notebook

    By docking your notebook to the Minidock, and by connecting peripheral devices (a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, etc.) to the Minidock’s rear side, your DIGITAL HiNote VP 700 series notebook turns into a fully functional desk-top PC. Depending on your operating system, your notebook can be hot-plugged into the Minidock.
  • Page 125 Expansion and Option Devices DEC01374 Figure 6-15: Docking the Notebook to the Minidock Open the notebook’s LCD cover and press the Suspend/Resume button. Use the AC adapter to power the Minidock to conserve battery run time. The AC adapter attaches to the Minidock the same way it attaches to the notebook. 6-23...

  • Page 126: Undocking The Notebook

    Expansion and Option Devices Undocking the Notebook If the notebook’s battery has ample charge and your operating system supports hot- plugging, you do not need to turn off the notebook before removing it from the Minidock. If you are using Windows NT 4.0, you will need to completely power off you notebook before undocking from the Minidock.

  • Page 127: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook General Maintenance The best maintenance you can perform yourself is preventive. Try to keep the notebook as clean as possible. Avoid using the notebook in dirty or dusty environments if possible. Be careful to avoid getting dirt and dust in the floppy disk drive. Use a clean carrying bag when you transport the notebook.

  • Page 128: Cleaning The Lcd Display

    Caring for Your Notebook Avoid any cleaner that has abrasives in it and DO NOT use cleaning solvents or isopropyl alcohol-based products. Never spray anything directly onto the notebook. Always spray cleaning solutions onto a cloth and then wipe the computer with that. Cleaning The LCD Display Clean the LCD the way you would clean a computer monitor screen.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter will try to anticipate potential problems that you may encounter in the day-to- day use of your notebook. Included in this chapter is information that should help to solve these problems for you. This section is organized into categories based on the hardware. The Power System Question: When I turn on the notebook, nothing happens.

  • Page 130: Cmos Battery

    Troubleshooting Question: When I turn on the notebook, the system starts POST then turns itself off. What’s wrong? Answer: If your system is running on battery power, the batteries may be completely drained. Attach the AC adapter and recharge the batteries. If you are running on the AC or DC adapter, check to make sure that it is plugged into a live power source.

  • Page 131: The Lcd Display

    Troubleshooting The LCD Display Question: I know the notebook is on, but the LCD screen is blank. Is it broken? Check your brightness and contrast (DSTN only) adjustments. Answer: Use the hot key combination [fn + F4] to ensure that the video mode is not set to CRT.

  • Page 132: Audio

    Troubleshooting Question: I connect a printer (or serial device), but I can not print even though the printer is ready. What should I do?. Answer: 1. Check all cable connections. 2. The notebook’s parallel (or serial) port may be disabled. Enter the Setup Program and enable the port.

  • Page 133: System Configuration

    System Configuration • Intel MMX Pentium 166MHz or greater. YSTEM EMORY • 16MB on-board SDRAM for system memory • Upgradeable up to 144 MB using combinations of 16 MB, 32 MB, and 64 MB SDRAM DIMMS. RIVE Easily upgradeable 2.5 inch, 2.1 GB or higher capacity hard disk CD-ROM/FDD C OMBINATION ODULE...
  • Page 134 System Configuration EYBOARD Enhanced PC/AT compatible keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and special hot key functions. ACHE • 32 KB L1 Cache • 256 KB or 512 KB L2 Cache, depending on model selected. XTERNAL NTERFACES • One 9-pin serial port •...
  • Page 135 System Configuration LCD S TATUS ISPLAY • Battery Status • FDD in use • HDD/ CD-ROM in use • PC Card socket in use • Key Pad Lock • Scroll Lock • Num Lock • Caps Lock Power/Charge LED TANDARD CCESSORIES •...
  • Page 136 System Configuration O/S S OFTWARE Factory installed with either: • Microsoft Windows 95 operating system • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 operating system...
  • Page 137 Index AC Adapter, 1–8, 1–12, 1–13, 1–14, 2–1, 2–8, CD-ROM, 1–19, 2–11, 2–12, 2–15, 6-5, 6-8, 6- 2–9, 2–11, 6-14, 6-21, 7-1, 1, 2 9, 6-10, 3 AC Power Port, 1–8 charging the battery, 1–20, 2–8 Advanced Power Management, 1–3 comfortable working environment Audio, ix, x, 1–3, 1–8, 1–20, 1–21, 1–22, 1–26, providing, 1–24...
  • Page 138 Index FDD, xiii, 1–4, 2–11, 2–12, 2–15, 3–6, 6-1, 3 Main Menu, 3–6, 3–7 Floppy Disk, xiii, 1–19, 2–11, 7-1, 7-2 Memory, xiii, 1–1, 1–2, 1–28, 2–2, 2–4, 2–14, Floppy Disk Drive, xiii, 1–19, 2–11, 7-1 3–1, 3–6, 5-2, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4, 2, 1 Forming, 2–3, 2 Minidock, 1–6, 1–26, 6-1, 6-17, 6-18, 6-21, 6- 22, 6-23, 6-24, 2...
  • Page 139 Index Suspend, 1–10, 1–14, 1–17, 1–18, 2–10, 2–13, 2–14, 2–15, 2–16, 3–15, 3 Univeral Serial Bus, 1–3, 1–26, 4-10, 6-18 Suspend Time-out, 2–13, 3–15 Universal Serial Bus, xiii, 1–6, 4-1, 2 Suspend/Resume, 1–10, 1–14, 1–17, 1–18, 2– 10, 2–13, 2–14, 2–16 System Memory, 6-2, 1 Video Chip, 1–3 Touch Pad, 1–22, 2–10, 2–12, 2–16...

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