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  • Page 1 KR2W User Guide...
  • Page 2 otebook User Guide Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2005/8 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.
  • Page 3 otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
  • Page 4 otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004- 000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval.

  • Page 5: Optical Disk Drive Notice

    otebook User Guide Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
  • Page 6 otebook User Guide (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328-2 V.1.6.1: 2004 EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1: 2002 EN 50371: 2002 EN 55022: 1998+A1 2000+A2 2003 EN 55024:1998+A1 2001+A2 2003 EN 60950: 2000...
  • Page 7 otebook User Guide THE PICTURE. IN CASE OF 525 OR 625 PROGRESSIVE SCAN PICTURE PROBLEMS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER SWITCH THE CONNECTION TO THE ‘STANDARD DEFINITION’ OUTPUT. IF THERE ARE QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR TV SET COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL 525p AND 625p DVD PLAYER, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER.’...

  • Page 8: About Your Notebook Computer

    otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer ongratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today　 multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow　...

  • Page 9: About Your User Guide

    otebook User Guide About Your User Guide elcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. 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.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    otebook User Guide Table of Contents BOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ........8 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE..............9 INTRODUCTION................15 ..............16 EATURE IGHLIGHT ............18 NPACKING THE OMPUTER ............. 19 NSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK Notebook Status Icons ..............21 The Function of Easy Buttons ............24 ..........
  • Page 11 otebook User Guide Installing the VGA Device Driver ..........42 Installing the Azalia Hotfix Driver ..........44 Installing the Audio Device Driver..........44 Installing the Modem Device Driver ..........45 Installing ENE - Keyboard Controller driver ......45 Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver ..........46 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver and Utility........46 Installing the LAN Device Driver..........
  • Page 12 otebook User Guide What is Flash Memory Card? ............69 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ..............73 ..........74 OTEBOOK ULTIMEDIA EATURES ..........74 UDIO OUND YSTEM EATURES ........ 75 ETTING UP THE UDIO RIVER ROPERTIES ..........75 INDOWS ULTIMEDIA ROGRAMS ..............76 ECORDING OUNDS Using an External Microphone ............
  • Page 13 otebook User Guide .............. 105 SING THE ETUP ..........106 OW TO XIT THE ETUP ROGRAM BIOS............107 OW TO PGRADE THE USING OPTIONS ................109 ................. 110 YSTEM PGRADE ..............110 EMORY PGRADE Installing Memory Module ............111 ..............112 PGRADE ..........
  • Page 14 otebook User Guide Wireless devices ................. 126 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ........... 126 Battery ..................126 Weight and Dimension ............... 127...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications.

  • Page 16: Feature Highlight

    otebook User Guide 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. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on AMD Turion or AMD Sempron Processor, that is integrated with 512KB/1M L2 Cache for AMD Turion 256KB L2 Cache for AMD Sempron...
  • Page 17 Introduction DVD Dual The DVD Dual device pack combines two standard packs: DVD-RW combo and DVD+RW combo. IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV). (BTO) USB 2.0 Provides four USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. Express Card Provides one ExpressCard slot for faster new-generation PC card solution.

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide • Closing the Notebook computer (lowering the cover) allows you to suspend the system operation instantly and resume at the press of the power button. • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer.

  • Page 19: The Inside Of The Notebook

    Introduction need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future. The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1.
  • Page 20 otebook User Guide comfortable viewing position. The LCD is 15.4” TFT color LVDS with 1280x800 (Wide XGA) or 15.4” TFT color LVDS with 1680 x 1050 (Wide SXGA) resolution panels. The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows: TFT color LVDS with Widescreen 15.4”...

  • Page 21: Notebook Status Icons

    Introduction • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Glide Pad to control the position of the cursor.
  • Page 22 otebook User Guide 1. Power Indicator 2. Battery Charging LED 3. Drive Access 4. Wireless LAN Access 5. Caps Lock 6. Scroll Lock 7. Num Lock • 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.
  • Page 23 Introduction • Drive Access When LED in blue blinking light indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive. • Wireless LAN access When LED in blue light indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it indicates that the function is disabled. •...

  • Page 24: The Function Of Easy Buttons

    otebook User Guide UNCTION OF UTTON 1. CPU Throttling 2. Internet Button 3. Wireless LAN Button • CPU Throttling Press this button to decrease the CPU performance speed in order to save power for extending battery life and operation time. •...

  • Page 25: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Microphone Jack 2. Headphone Jack 3. Cover Switch 4. 4-in-1 card slot • Microphone Jack Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. • Headphone Jack (with SPDIF out) Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening.

  • Page 26: The Rear Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • 4 in 1 card slot The card slot supports SD, MMC, MS (Memory Stick) and MS_Pro flash memory card format. You can use either of the 4 types flash memory cards for extra storage media. Please pay attention to correct direction when you insert the flash memory card.

  • Page 27: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure.

  • Page 28: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 29 Introduction 1. ExpressCard Slot 2. USB 2.0 Ports 3. LAN Port 4. Air-Outlet Vent 5. IEEE 1394 6. USB 2.0 Ports Right Side Features • ExpressCard Slot A newly developed PC Card interface, its connector has 26 pins and has a potential transfer rate of up to 500 MB/sec (or 250 MB/sec in each direction).

  • Page 30: The Underside Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • 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. • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0- compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.
  • Page 31 Introduction • Battery Lock Latch Push the latch to the lock side to lock and secure the battery, or push the latch to the unlock side for unpacking the battery pack. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. •...

  • Page 32: Notebook Accessories

    otebook User Guide Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. 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 33: 1.10 Notebook Options

    Introduction 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs. Using the suitable media, you can make any format of CD or DVD as you want.

  • Page 35: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. 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 36: Using The Battery Pack

    otebook User Guide Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.
  • Page 37 Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lock latch to the end of left side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), and slide the battery release latch to the end of right side to release the battery latch (2), then take out the battery pack with your finger (3).

  • Page 38: Extending Battery Life

    otebook User Guide you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect. You should always respond to the battery low indication by connecting to AC power or turning off your notebook, or suspending your notebook to disk.
  • Page 39 Getting Started To connect the power adapter: 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 40: Starting Your Computer

    otebook User Guide Starting Your Computer The Power/Resume button is found on the top of the base unit. Press the Power/Resume button to start your computer and check that if the Power LED turns on. 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.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Display Controls

    Getting Started Consult the Windows manual on how to use the program. If not, contact your dealer for assistance. Adjusting the Display Controls The LCD brightness adjustment is controlled by <Fn> +<F8> and <Fn> + <F9> keys respectively. You need to press these hot-key controls after powering on your notebook to suit your viewing pleasure.

  • Page 42: Driver Installation Note

    otebook User Guide optical disk drive with following the instructions on the screen to finish the installation. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE Please be notified that whenever you install the driver utility, it should be install the CHIPSET Driver first. (SMBUS) D NSTALLING THE HIPSET RIVER...
  • Page 43 Getting Started Installing PowerNow driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\PowerNow\Setup.exe". 3. Click "Next" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. 4.

  • Page 44: Installing The Azalia Hotfix Driver

    otebook User Guide Finish to restart your system. Please be notified that whenever you install the Azalia audio and Azalia modem driver , it should be install the Azalia Hotfix Driver first . NSTALLING THE ZALIA OTFIX RIVER Your notebook computer uses the Azalia audio and Azalia modem. Installing Azalia Hotfix driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 45: Installing The Modem Device Driver

    Getting Started Click “Next” to continue the following steps. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. NSTALLING THE ODEM EVICE RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Smart link System Azalia Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 46: Installing Alps - Touch Pad Driver

    otebook User Guide Click "Next" to execute the setup program. Tick the option "Restart Windows now.", and press Finish to restart your system. ALPS - T NSTALLING OUCH AD DRIVER Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.

  • Page 47: Installing Cardreader Device Driver

    Getting Started Click “OK” to continue installing the WLAN driver. Click “Next” continuously to install this driver when screen displays this command. Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement. Click “Next” to continue the following step. Click “Finish” to complete it.. LAN D NSTALLING THE EVICE...

  • Page 48: Installing Slient Mode Utility

    otebook User Guide Click “Next” to implement the setup program to install this driver. Click “Finish” to complete it. NSTALLING LIENT ODE UTILITY Installing Slient Mode Utility for Windows XP 1 . Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click the Browse button and specify the directory as.

  • Page 49: Using Your Notebook

    Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. 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.

  • Page 50: Starting Your Operating System

    otebook User Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 51 Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard.
  • Page 52 otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. • Cursor Control keys Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen where you want.

  • Page 53: Basic Keyboard Functions

    Using Your Notebook ASIC EYBOARD UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function.

  • Page 54: Cursor Control Keys

    otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. <Alt> key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.

  • Page 55: Screen Control Keys

    Using Your Notebook CREEN ONTROL Keypad Function Description <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time <End>...

  • Page 56: Using The Glide Pad Pointing Device

    otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. Increases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. Decreases the audio volume of the notebook incrementally.
  • Page 57 Using Your Notebook 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 58: Configuring Your Screen Display

    otebook User Guide The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. 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 59: Possible Display Configurations

    Using Your Notebook Please Refer to Section 5 "Installing the Notebook Device Drivers" of Chapter 2 in this manual for the procedures on how to install the VGA device driver under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel.

  • Page 60: Changing The Display Properties Under Windows

    otebook User Guide HANGING THE ISPLAY ROPERTIES UNDER INDOWS To change the display properties of your screen under Windows system, just right-click on the desktop area and select Properties or go to the Control Panel and click on the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box will appear on your screen.

  • Page 61: Hibernation Mode

    Using Your Notebook and documents are stored in RAM (Random Access Memory). This allows your notebook to wake up quickly, but a low level of power is required to maintain this suspended state. How quickly your system powers down into Standby mode is up to you by setting proper times in Power Options of Control Panel in Window.

  • Page 62: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    otebook User Guide Working with the Built-in HDD Your notebook computer is equipped with a built-in large capacity 2.5 inch IDE hard disk drive where you store or install your computer operating system and all application software programs. You need to format the hard disk before using.
  • Page 63 Using Your Notebook Make sure the computer is turned on. Press the eject button found on the door cover of the combo drive. The CD tray mechanism will pop-out slightly and slowly pull out the whole length of the tray. Place the disc on top of the CD tray with the label side facing up.

  • Page 64: Expresscard

    otebook User Guide How to care the CD When you handle CDs, pay attention to the following guidelines: • Always pick up the CD by its edges. • Avoid scratching or soiling either side of the CD. • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD.
  • Page 65 Using Your Notebook Dimensions of ExpressCard Current CardBus PC cards are 54 millimeters wide. ExpressCard can divided into two categories, based on width. Most designs will use the ExpressCard 34 design, which sets the width at 34 millimeters. For some applications, the wider ExpressCard 54 standard will be used to produce cards that can handle the higher thermal requirements of those applications.

  • Page 66: Inserting And Removing A Expresscard

    otebook User Guide a bridge chip between the chipset and the socket. PCI Express and USB 2.0 are fully hot-pluggable. To support the broadest range of applications there are two sizes of module. Both are smaller that today's CardBus card. The smallest card, the ExpressCard/34 module, is almost half the size of a CardBus card.

  • Page 67: Removing Expresscard

    Using Your Notebook Insert the side of ExpressCard with the 26-pin socket into the ExpressCard slot. The face label of the card should also be facing up. When the full length of the card is almost inside the slot, push firmly but slowly, to ensure full connection with the computer.
  • Page 68 otebook User Guide Then you can remove the inserted ExpressCard. To release the ExpressCard, just push the ExpressCard again to the end. Then the ExpressCard will automatically bounce off the ExpressCard slot. When the ExpressCard has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out.

  • Page 69: Using Flash Memory Cards

    Using Your Notebook Using Flash Memory Cards HAT IS LASH EMORY Flash Memory is a memory storage media. It is used by most digital camera, moreover, it can replace the traditional floppy disk. Flash memory card is built with different form factor and brand name. Their size is smaller than PCMCIA card.
  • Page 70 otebook User Guide Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slots. If you cannot insert the card into the 4 in 1 slot or you had inserted the card but it is not recognized by the computer, please remove the card and turn the card upside down and insert it again.
  • Page 71 Using Your Notebook...

  • Page 73: 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, use Combo drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation.

  • Page 74: Notebook Multimedia Features

    otebook User Guide Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: • AMD Turion 64 mobile technology •...

  • Page 75: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    Fun with Multimedia • Sound volume adjust by K/B hot-key Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your computer, you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows. If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you.

  • Page 76: Recording Sounds

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows: • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback • Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components, run the program and click on the Help menu.
  • Page 77 Fun with Multimedia be played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker, headphone, or earphone set. You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation. This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system.
  • Page 78 otebook User Guide Click Properties in the Options main menu. Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the "Shows the following Volume Controls" box. 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.

  • Page 79: Using An External Microphone

    Fun with Multimedia Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control SING AN XTERNAL ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice.

  • Page 80: Playing Audio And Sound

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player Select the starting point where you want to start recording. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button.

  • Page 81: Using The Windows Media Player

    Fun with Multimedia For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. SING THE INDOWS EDIA LAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player.

  • Page 82: Using Dvd

    otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well.
  • Page 83 Fun with Multimedia You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player, by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters, play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and caption languages.
  • Page 84 otebook User Guide Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD+RW combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-R and CD-RW or DVD+R and DVD+RW media. With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining.

  • Page 85: 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 step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.

  • Page 86: Using The Usb Port

    otebook User Guide Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached.

  • Page 87: Using An External Monitor Port

    Connecting to Peripherals The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor.

  • Page 88: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    otebook User Guide If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only.

  • Page 89: Using The Tv Port

    Connecting to Peripherals Microsoft's web site for more information about it. Moreover, you should install the driver of peripheral device to connect with the IEEE 1394 port, for details please refer to the manual that comes with your peripheral device. Please make sure that the external IEEE 1394 HDD box you purchase on local electronic store should provide external power adapter.

  • Page 90: Using The External Audio System

    otebook User Guide Turn off your computer and plug one end of the s-video jack cable to the end to the input video jack of your television set. Turn on your computer and your television set. Click the Start button, then point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Double-click on the Display icon and point to Setting tab.

  • Page 91: Using The Lan Port

    Connecting to Peripherals Plug the jack into the port on the front side of the system. If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other, moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help.

  • Page 92: Using The Wireless Lan

    otebook User Guide Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN.

  • Page 93: Using The Modem Port

    Connecting to Peripherals Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton.

  • Page 95: Customizing Your Notebook

    Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes you r system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.

  • Page 96: Running The Bios Setup Program

    otebook User Guide Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.
  • Page 97 Customizing Your Notebook • Item Specific Help 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. •...

  • Page 98: Using The Main Menu Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: :20 :32] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>...
  • Page 99 Customizing Your Notebook • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. 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.

  • Page 100: Internal Hdd Sub-Menu

    otebook User Guide 6.2.1 P RIMARY ASTER P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Primary Master [SAMSUNG MP0603H-PM] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] User = you enter...
  • Page 101 Customizing Your Notebook 6.2.2 S ECONDARY ASTER P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Secondary Master: [_NEC DVD+/-RW ND-6650A-(SM Item Specific Help Type: [Auto]...

  • Page 102: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    otebook User Guide Using the Advanced CMOS Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot-time Diagnostic Screen [Disabled] Display the diagnostic Legacy USB Support...

  • Page 103: Security Menu Setup

    Customizing Your Notebook Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for waking up your NB computer from standby mode by opening your cover (lid). • Wireless LAN Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for activating or inactivating Wireless LAN Device function when system is booting. Security Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main...
  • Page 104 otebook User Guide • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.

  • Page 105: Using The Boot Setup

    Customizing Your Notebook Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security...

  • Page 106: How To Exit The Setup Program

    otebook User Guide How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security...

  • Page 107: How To Upgrade The Bios

    Customizing Your Notebook • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: Insert the BIOS Update diskette into the diskette drive.

  • Page 109: Using Options

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

  • Page 110: System Upgrade

    otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR-SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.

  • Page 111: Installing Memory Module

    Using Options NSTALLING EMORY ODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system.

  • Page 112: Hard Disk Upgrade

    otebook User Guide Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket. Hold the memory module at a 30-degree angle and push its connector into the memory socket of the notebook. Press down on the edge of the memory module until the locking tabs on both sides is locked.

  • Page 113: Wireless Module Installation

    Using Options Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely. Place the hard disk back to the compartment.
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  • Page 115: Caring For Your Notebook

    Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook our Notebook PC is a fully IBM compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. 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.

  • Page 116: Important Safety Instructions

    otebook User Guide 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 117 Caring for Your Notebook • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. •...

  • Page 118: Cleaning Your Computer

    otebook User Guide The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer. • An approved power cord has to be used for the notebook computer’s power supply.

  • Page 119: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    Caring for Your Notebook Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover. But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat;...

  • Page 120: Battery Care Guidelines

    otebook User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk.

  • Page 121: When You Travel

    Caring for Your Notebook • 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. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh"...
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  • Page 123: Appendix A System Specification

    System Specification APPENDIX A System Specification his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. 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 124: Processor Unit

    otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • AMD Turion MT-30~MT-40/AMD Sempron 2800+ ~ 3400+ • 512KB/1M L2 Cache for AMD Turion Processor 256KB L2 Cache for Mobile Sempron Processor YSTEM EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules •...

  • Page 125: Storage

    System Specification TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High PATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-133 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-RW Combo drive module • Optional DVD Dual drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader (BTO) UDIO YSTEM •...

  • Page 126: Keyboard

    otebook User Guide EYBOARD • Full-sized 88-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T- cursor keys, 6 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad • Provides international language keyboard BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS •...
  • Page 127 System Specification EIGHT AND IMENSION • 357(W) x 259(D) x 25 ~ 34.6(H) mm • Approximately 2.7 kg...
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