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  • Page 3 Preface © Copyright 2005 © All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if...
  • Page 4 Notices Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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.
  • Page 5 Table of Content ................ 1 EFORE YOU TART Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement....1 EUROPE – EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......2 Let your computer acclimate itself............. 9 Heat, Cold, Humidity, and Glare............. 10 Suitable place to work................10 ................11 NTRODUCTION PC..........11 ELCOME TO THE...
  • Page 6 ..............30 ATTERY ALIBRATION ..............31 ESETTING THE YSTEM ............31 DJUSTING THE RIGHTNESS ..............31 SING THE INDOWS Help Windows ................... 31 Desktop...................... 32 Control Panel.................... 34 ..............35 ESKTOP PERATION The Multimedia Sound System..............35 Audio Volume Control................36 Audio Software ..................36 Sound Recording ..................
  • Page 7 VGA U ................53 TILITIES View......................54 Hotkeys ...................... 62 ................65 ROUBLESHOOTING ..............65 OCATING A ROBLEM ...........65 HECKING ABLES AND ONNECTIONS ............66 OWER ..........67 ENERAL ARDWARE ROBLEMS ............68 ONTACTING EALER ..............71 PGRADING YOUR YSTEM CPU ...........72 PGRADING YOUR YSTEM ............73 PGRADING YOUR EMORY HDD M ...........73...
  • Page 8 Canadian DOC Notice For Class B Computing Devices This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matèriel brouilleur du Canada. Personal Inventory This Notebook computer system is designed for years of productive and pleasurable computing.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before you Start ONVENTIONS OF ANUAL Use this manual will help you get the most from your notebook computer. • If you are an experienced user of computers and/or Microsoft’ s Windows operating systems, you might find it useful to read the Quick Start Guide that comes along with your accessories.

  • Page 10: Europe – Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Page 11 • Article 3.1(b): EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 • Article 3.2: EN 300 328 0976 Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
  • Page 12 Please keep this User's Manual for later reference. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don't use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning. For pluggable equipment, that the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
  • Page 13 Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connecting the equipment to the power outlet. Place the power cord in such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
  • Page 14 Ø The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No. 18 AWG. For Japan: Ø All components of the cord set must bear a “PSE” or “ T ” mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law. Ø...
  • Page 15 ICHTIGE ICHERHEITSHINWEISE Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweis sorgfältig durch. Heben Sie dirse Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Versenden Sie Keine Flüssig- oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung. Die Netzanschlußsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein.
  • Page 16 14. VORSICHT: Explosiongsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers. 15. Dieses Schaltnetzteil kann bis zu einer Außentemperatur von maximal 35ºC. 16. Die Ausgangswerte dürfen nicht die auf dem Label angegebenen Werte überschreiten.
  • Page 17 18. Bei der Benutzung Ihres Telefongerätes sollten Sie immer die grundlegenden Sicherheitsmaßnahmen beachten, um das Risiko von Feuer, Stromschlägen und Verletzungen zu minimieren. Zu beachten sind u.a. folgende Punkte: Ø Benutzen Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser, wie zum Beispiel Badewanne, Waschbecken, Spülbecken, Waschbottich, in feuchten Kellerräumen oder in der Nähe von Schwimmbecken.
  • Page 18 After receiving your notebook when it’ s hot or cold outside, try not to power up the computer immediately, let the computer adjust to the room temperature gradually at least for three to four hours. If your system arrives in cold weather, do not apply power to the computer or monitor until they have been allowed to come to room temperature.

  • Page 19: I Ntroduction

    Introduction ELCOME TO THE OTEBOOK Congratulations on your purchase of the Notebook PC. Your Notebook features the latest advances in portable computing technology. The Notebook’s modular design provides maximum expandability without compromising portability. ETTING TO OMPUTER Opening the LCD Panel At the front of the Notebook you will find a retaining latch on the display panel that locks the display in closed position when the Notebook is not in use.
  • Page 20 With the LCD screen open, you will see several features important for operating your Notebook computer. Each of these features is briefly described below. IGHT OLTAGE ONVERTER ODULE...
  • Page 21 This computer provides a Light-to-voltage converter module which is a sensor directly proportional to the light intensity of your surrounding working environment. This will affect the backlight intensity (bright/dark) of your screen display. Ø Controlling the backlight intensity manually Use the hot-key combination of Fn+F7 and Fn+F8 respectively to decrease/increase the brightness of your LCD display.
  • Page 22 Caps Lock Indicates when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. In this mode, the keyboard produces uppercase text when you press a key. When you press the Caps Lock key again, the indicator goes off and the keyboard produces lowercase text. Scroll Lock Indicates when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode.
  • Page 23 ATTERY HARGE USPEND This indicator will lit This indicator will lit when the green when the battery is notebook enter the suspend in charging status. When mode. the indicator light turns off, it indicates the system is in full charge. UDIO ICROPHONE IEEE 1394 P...
  • Page 24 ENTILATION PENING USB P ENSINGTON DVB-T NTENNA PTION PCMCIA S OCKET PCMCIA R ELEASE UTTON EADER Be sure the face of the card must be facing down when inserting it to the cardreader slot. IGHT CD-ROM/DVD-ROM DVD CD-RW C OMBO LAN P...
  • Page 25 When using a LAN, please use an EMI Shielding Cable to minimize an inteference when transmitting. CRT P XTERNAL TV O IDEO UTPUT INGE ENTILATION PENING OTTOM ANEL RIVE...
  • Page 26 This model offers you with a “Free-Fall Detection” function and system alarm from excessive shock to decrease errors from process variaton and environmental stress. ATTERY ATTERY ELEASE ATCH XPANSION OMPARTMENT...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Getting Started ONNECTING TO A OWER OURCE AC A ONNECTING THE DAPTER A universal AC adapter is provided to supply your computer with power and also charge the computer’s battery pack. The adapter’s AC input voltage can range anywhere from 100 to 240 volts, covering the standard voltages available in almost every country.
  • Page 28 Whenever possible, keep the AC adapter plugged into the Notebook and an electrical outlet to recharge the battery. Never turn off or reset your Notebook while the hard disk is in use and the CD-ROM status icon is lit; doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data.

  • Page 29: The Front

    Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack should already be inserted in your Notebook computer when you unpack it. If not inserted, follow these directions: Turn over the notebook with the front of the unit facing you and place it on a solid, flat surface. Angle the battery into the bay.
  • Page 30 Hold the battery at the finger grip and lift it out of the compartment. Charging the Battery Pack The installed battery pack charges automatically any time the computer is connected to the AC adapter and an external power source. It is a good idea to occasionally discharge the battery pack fully to preserve its operating performance.

  • Page 31: Using The Notebook Computer

    Using the Notebook Computer LCD S DJUSTING THE CREEN ISPLAY The LCD screen display can be adjusted by the following key combinations. KEYS FUNCTIONS [Fn] + [F7] Decreases the brightness level. [Fn] + [F8] Increases the brightness level. [Fn] + [F10] Use this key combination to expand your video screen or reset to its original size.
  • Page 32 For information on connecting an external display, please refer to Chapter Four. ’ OUR OF THE OTEBOOK EYBOARD The Notebook’s keyboard uses a standard QWERTY layout with the addition of special function keys and an embedded numeric keypad for number intensive data entry. Your keyboard supports Windows by incorporating the two Windows specific keys.
  • Page 33 Mail/MP3 Button Press this button to open Email/play MP3 files (option) Wireless Button Press this button to On/Off wireless function [Fn] + [F2] Turns on/off the volume. [Fn] + [F3] Decreases the speaker volume. [Fn] + [F4] Increases the speaker volume. [Fn] + [F5] Enable/Disable the system Touchpad function [Fn] + [F7]...
  • Page 34 • Do not rest heavy objects on the TouchPad or the TouchPad buttons. You can use the TouchPad with Microsoft Windows as well as non- Windows applications. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/C OMBO CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/C EATURES OF THE OMBO ODULE The features of the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive are listed below.

  • Page 35: The Right Side

    To remove a disk, do the following: Check the LED display and make sure that the computer is not accessing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo drive. Push the eject button and pull the tray all the way out. Carefully pick up the CD disk by the edges and – while pressing down on the center ring –...

  • Page 36: Removing The Battery Pack

    OWER AVING ODES This section contains information on the Notebook’s power system, including the AC Adapter, the battery system, recharging the battery, and tips for conserving battery power. The power system is comprised of two parts, the AC Adapter and the battery system.
  • Page 37 To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below: Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the Notebook. If the battery is completely without power go to the next step. Otherwise, let the battery run down until the battery low-low warning beeps are heard.
  • Page 38 You will hear an audible beep signal every 5 seconds alerting you to the “Battery Low” status. When the battery power reaches the “Battery Low Low” status the beeping sound will accelerate. Your battery now has 1 ~ 2 minutes of battery charge remaining. You must save your data or connect AC power immediately;...

  • Page 39: B Attery C Alibration

    Press the è arrow key until it reaches the “Exit” menu screen. Again press the ê arrow key and select the “Battery Calibration” item. Press the [Enter] key and disconnect the AC adapter then press the [Y] key until you hear continuous battery low-low warning beeping sounds.
  • Page 40 ESKTOP Desktop may vary differently on the software installed in your notebook with different or additional shortcuts. Recycle Bin Used for storing deleted files in case you want to recover and save it in your system. The files will only be deleted from the Recycle Bin permanently only if you empty it by right clicking your mouse and select the “Empty Recycle Bin”.
  • Page 41 Start Button Allows easy access The Start menu allows Windows programs. you to adapt and show the programs used most frequently. If you wish to keep an item, right click the item and click Pin to Start menu. Log Off will enable the current user to log off and allows a new user to log Turn...
  • Page 42 ONTROL ANEL It is in this area that you can change how Windows looks and works. Click Start è Control Panel dialog box. There are two interfaces – Classic View or Category View.
  • Page 43 Desktop Operation Your notebook is capable of providing you with efficient and productive mobile computing, it also has the speed and capacity to service as a desktop system. This chapter discusses those functions of your notebook that are typical of desktop systems. UDIO ULTIMEDIA OUND...
  • Page 44 UDIO OLUME ONTROL The Notebook is equipped with hot-key volume controls: Pressing the [Fn]+[F3] hot-key combination decreases the audio output volume, press the [Fn]+[F4] hot-key combination increases the audio output volume. UDIO OFTWARE Your notebook comes equipped with an integrated sound system capable of providing you with quality audio sound through the built- in speakers or through external speakers connected via the system ports.
  • Page 45 ONNECTING ERIPHERAL EVICES To expand your computing capabilities, you can add a variety of external devices to your computer.
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  • Page 47 Internet Connection (Optional) There are numerous ways to connect to the Internet. This may vary from the user’s working environment as well as system specifications. • Using a modem and a telephone line • Using a wired LAN • Using a wireless LAN (Optional) SING A MODEM FOR ONNECTION TO NTERNET...
  • Page 48 In the “Network Tasks” window, use your mouse pointer to click on the “Local Area Connection”. Select “Properties” from the popup menu that appears In the “This connection uses the following items” field, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click “Properties”.
  • Page 49 Enter the system’s IP and DNS server addresses on the General tab of the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. If DHCP is used, click “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” on the General tab.
  • Page 50 After all the all the information are correctly entered in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window, click “OK” to finish. DHCP SING TATIC ONNECTION TO NTERNET When you are alternatively using networks with either DHCP or static IP addressing, you can use alternative settings that enable simultaneous configurations of DHCP and static IP to use both of the network connects without reconfiguring.
  • Page 51 When you have completed the entire configuration, click “OK”.
  • Page 52 LAN N SING IRELESS ETWORK FOR ONNECTION TO NTERNET ’ 2) (O ICROSOFT ERVICE PTIONAL...

  • Page 53: Running Bios Setup

    Running BIOS Setup The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your system to reflect installed hardware or alter system performance. When the Notebook is turned back on, the system is configured with the values stored in CMOS.

  • Page 54: Help Windows

    Advanced - Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features available on your system, such as enabling the FIR module. Security - Use this menu to set a password. The password allows bootup and controls access to the BIOS setup menu. Boot - Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System and for booting up the Notebook.
  • Page 55 Legend Alternate Function Sets the parameters for the current menu to their default values. Save and Exit. Enter Will select a sub menu or show a range of options for a field. AUNCHING UBMENUS Note that a right pointer symbol u appears to the left of certain fields.
  • Page 56 When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:...
  • Page 57 DVANCED Selecting Advanced from the menu bar displays the Advanced menu:...
  • Page 58 ECURITY The Notebook’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program.
  • Page 59 The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook is to check for a device to boot the system. You can also configure the way that the system will boot up. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar. The following screen appears:...
  • Page 60 Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu:...

  • Page 61: Vga Utilities

    VGA Utilities VGA U TILITIES After you have restarted Windows, open the “Control Panel” and double click on the “Display” icon. From the “Display Properties” window, select the “Settings” tab and click on the “Advanced” tab to enter the “ ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series (Default LCD)" window.
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  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using your computer. OCATING A ROBLEM Problems with your computer can be caused by something as minor as an unplugged power cord – or as major as a damaged hard disk.
  • Page 74 To check the power cables, and connections: If you have been using battery power, connect the Notebook to an external power source and make sure that the battery has a charge. If you are using the Notebook with the AC adapter, check the power outlet, the power cord, and any power switches that may affect your computer.
  • Page 75 Normally, the only test routine visible on the screen will be the memory test. Two classifications of malfunctions can be detected during the POST: • Error messages that indicate a failure with either the hardware, the software, or the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).
  • Page 76 Solution: Correct the date and time using the DOS DATE and TIME commands or the options in the Setup Utility. If the date and time become incorrect after a short time, your CMOS battery may be depleted. Contact your dealer to change the battery. Problem: You hear irregular beeps during operation of the Notebook and the system halts.
  • Page 77 • What messages, if any, are on the screen? • What software were you running at the time? • What have you done already to try to solve the problem? If you have overlooked a step, your dealer may be able to solve the problem over the phone.
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  • Page 79 Upgrading your System...
  • Page 80 PGRADING YOUR YSTEM Refer to the following illustration on upgrading your notebook's Be sure to loosen all the screws first before removing it totally to release the heatsink. Failure to do so will cause a major damage to the heatsink.
  • Page 81 PGRADING YOUR EMORY HDD M ASY TO PGRADE ODULE The hard drive in your notebook computer is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading.
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  • Page 83 Specification ETAILED OTEBOOK PECIFICATIONS Processor • ® ® Intel Pentium M processor, (2MB/1MB L2 cache, 533/400 MHz FSB) • Intel® Celeron® M processor, (1MB/512KB L2 cache, 400 MHz FSB) • 478pin mFCPGA package Operating System Compliance • ® ® Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition •...
  • Page 84 Optical Drive • 12.7 mm height Combo Drive (DVD-ROM + CD-RW), DVD Dual (DVD+/-RW), Super Multi (DVD-RAM+DVD+/-RW) Pointing Device • Touchpad Application Launch Key • WLAN on/off, Picture, MP3 LED Status Indicator • Suspend/Resume, Battery Charging Status, Hard Disk Access, NumLock mode, CapsLock mode, ScrollLock mode Keyboard •...
  • Page 85 • QCOM WLAN Q802MKG(3A1) Ralink 802.11 b/g network connection Power Management • PC 2001 and ACPI compliance • Support Stand-by, Suspend to Disk, Suspend to RAM, Smart Battery System support Security • Kensington Lock Size • 329 x 273 x 26.3 (mm) Weight •...

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