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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 otebook User Guide Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2005/02 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.1.2.1 (2001-12) EN 301 489-1 V.1.3.1 (2001-09) / EN 301 489-17 V.1.1.1 (2000-09) EN 50371: 2002 EN 60950: 2000 802.11b Restrictions:...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER.......... 7 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE..............8 INTRODUCTION................15 ..............16 EATURE IGHLIGHT ............18 NPACKING THE OMPUTER ............. 19 NSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK Notebook Status Icons ..............21 The Function of Easy Buttons............23 ..........
  • Page 10 otebook User Guide Installing the VGA Device Driver ..........42 Installing the Audio Device Driver ..........42 Installing the Modem Device Driver ..........43 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver........43 Installing the LAN Device Driver..........43 Installing the Card Reader Device Driver ........44 Installing the ENE KBC Device Driver........
  • Page 11 otebook User Guide ............. 67 SING LASH EMORY ARDS What is Flash Memory Card? ............67 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ............71 ..........72 OTEBOOK ULTIMEDIA EATURES ..........72 UDIO OUND YSTEM EATURES ....... 73 ETTING P THE UDIO RIVER ROPERTIES ..........
  • Page 12 otebook User Guide .............. 101 SING THE ETUP ..........102 OW TO XIT THE ETUP ROGRAM BIOS............103 OW TO PGRADE THE USING OPTIONS ................105 ................. 106 YSTEM PGRADE Memory Upgrade ............... 106 Installing Memory Module ............107 Upgrade Hard Disk ..............108 Wireless Module Installation .............
  • Page 13 otebook User Guide Wireless devices................122 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ........... 122 Battery ..................122 Weight and Dimension ............... 123...

  • 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 Intel® Celeron® M Dothan microprocessor that is integrated with 256KB/512KB/1MB/2MB L2 Cache.
  • Page 17 Introduction IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV). Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in VIA PN800 chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture • 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and hard disk drives.

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.

  • Page 19: The Inside Of The Notebook

    Introduction 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. Color LCD Display 2. LED Indicators 3. Touchpad Pointing Device 4.
  • Page 20 otebook User Guide TFT color LVDS with 15" 1024x768 XGA or 15” 1280x1024 SXGA+ resolution panels. Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size panels. LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor.

  • Page 21: Notebook Status Icons

    Introduction Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87 keys keyboard with Windows system hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, 5 hot keys, inverted "T" cursor arrow keys, and separate page screen control keys. Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on comfortably during typing.
  • Page 22 otebook User Guide • 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. Lights green when the system is powered on. Lights green blinking when the system is in Standby mode.

  • Page 23: The Function Of Easy Buttons

    Introduction UNCTION OF UTTON 1. Wireless LAN Button 2. E-Mail Button 3. Internet Button • Wireless LAN Button Push this button to activate or inactivate the Wireless LAN. When you activate the wireless LAN function, it will search the wireless LAN signal automatically if you had installed the driver.

  • Page 24: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch • Cover Switch The cover (LCD panel) is locked when it is closed. Slide the button right aside to release the latch for opening the cover of the computer.

  • Page 25: The Rear Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described as followings. 1. VGA Port 2. LAN Port 3. Modem Port 4. TV Port (S-video) 5.
  • Page 26 otebook User Guide • TV Port Lets you connect to the S-Video TV connector for presentation or VCD, DVD watching. • 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 27: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. DC Power Port 2. USB 2.0 Ports 3. Volume Control 4. Microphone Jack 5. Headphone Jack 6. 4-in-1 Card Slot 7.

  • Page 28: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide • 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 29: The Underside Of The Notebook

    Introduction following figure. 1. Built-in Stereo Speaker 2. Optical Disk Drive Right Side Features • Built-in Stereo Speaker Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers located at the left and right front side of your notebook for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.
  • Page 30 otebook User Guide 1. Hard Disk Compartment 2. Battery Bay 3. Memory Compartment 4. Wireless LAN Compartment 5. Battery Release Latch Bottom of the System • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 31: Notebook Accessories

    Introduction 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 32: 1.10 Notebook Options

    otebook User Guide 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35 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 latch to the end of left side to release the battery pack (1), and then take out the battery pack with your finger (2).

  • Page 36: Extending Battery Life

    otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the PCMCIA slots, the hard disk drives, and Combo drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    Getting Started Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter.

  • Page 38: Starting Your Computer

    otebook User Guide For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e.

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Display Controls

    Getting Started After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later.

  • Page 40: Installing Windows Xp From Optical Disk Drive

    otebook User Guide first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: NSTALLING INDOWS FROM PTICAL RIVE To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu.

  • Page 41: Driver Installation Note

    Getting Started Change the setting of Secondary IDE Channel with following the previous steps that was set to Primary IDE Channel. Restart your notebook to let the setting take effect. DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE 1. Please install Chipset driver first. 2. Before install Alps Touch Pad driver, please install ENE KBC driver NSTALLING THE HIPSET RIVER...

  • Page 42: Installing The Vga Device Driver

    otebook User Guide VGA D NSTALLING THE EVICE RIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device 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 43: Installing The Modem Device Driver

    Getting Started 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 Agere System AC'97 Modem driver: Installing Modem driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 44: Installing The Card Reader Device Driver

    otebook User Guide Installing LAN driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. Click Browse button and specify the directory as "E:\Drivers\WinXP\Lan\ winsetup.exe". Click “OK” to complete the LAN driver installation. NSTALLING THE EADER EVICE...

  • Page 45: Installing Alps - Touch Pad Driver

    Getting Started 5. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. ALPS - T NSTALLING OUCH AD DRIVER Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver for Windows XP 1. Click the Start button, then point to Run. The Run dialog box appears. 2.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49 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 50 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 51: 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 52: Cursor Control Keys

    otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description <Tab> key. Press this key to move the cursor to the next tab stop on the right. This key works much the same as in ordinary typewriter. <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.

  • Page 53: Screen Control Keys

    Using Your Notebook Keypad Function Description Right arrow key. Moves the cursor to the right one space at a time. 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>...

  • Page 54: Special Function Keys

    otebook User Guide PECIAL UNCTION The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys". Keypad Function Description To shut down or resume the built-in...
  • Page 55 Using Your Notebook The Glide Pad offers a number of options that let you customize how it 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 56: Configuring Your Screen Display

    otebook User Guide Here how to use the Glide Pad pointing device: 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 57: Possible Display Configurations

    Using Your Notebook under Windows. After installing the VGA driver, you would then configure the display resolution or screen size to match your LCD display panel. This notebook computer model provides 1280x1024 as well as 1024x768 LVDS panels. You would also probably want to set the amount of color output to display sharper images and photos.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62: Using Pcmcia Cards

    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 63: Type Ii Cards

    Using Your Notebook To allow manufacturers to add functions and technologies in the PC Card form factor, PCMCIA has defined two PC Card types: Type Thickness Sample Devices Type II 5.0 mm Fax/Modem & Network Cards Type III 10.5 mm Hard Disks (ATA Cards) Type II Cards Type II card has a thickness of 5.0 millimeters (mm).

  • Page 64: What Is Cardbus

    otebook User Guide • Storage Cards When you insert a storage PC card, PC card Adapter for other memory card (i.e. Compact Flash card, Smart Media card...) or small hard drive card in the notebook computer, it appears as a unique drive depending on the type of card you are using.
  • Page 65 Using Your Notebook Inserting PC Cards To insert a PC card into the PCMCIA slot: Locate the PC card slot cover on the left side of the computer. Insert the side of PC card with the 68-pin socket into the PC slot. The face label of the card should also be facing up.

  • Page 66: Making Pc Cards Work

    otebook User Guide Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button. The system then disables the function of PCMCIA card. Then you can remove the inserted PC card, push the button found on the right side of the PC slot to release the eject button.

  • Page 67: Hot Swapping Pc Cards

    Using Your Notebook drive and install to Windows system. You need to read the manual guide of the PC card on how to configure and operate the card. Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the USB port, or the 56K internal modem.
  • Page 68 otebook User Guide For a single moment, only one card can be inserted into the 4 in 1 card or CF slot Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to PCMCIA card. You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the CF card or the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side.
  • Page 69 Using Your Notebook Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to PCMCIA card for removing a flash memory card from the slot. You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the PCMCIA chapter. To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
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  • Page 71: 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 72: 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: • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan •...

  • Page 73: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    Fun with Multimedia • External thumb-wheel volume control. 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 74: 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 75 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 76 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80 otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player 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 81: 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 82: Using The Usb Port

    otebook User Guide Using the USB Port USB or Universal Serial Port is a peripheral bus standard developed by Compaq, DEC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NEC and Northern Telecom. Personal computers equipped with USB will allow computer peripherals to automatically configure as soon as they are physically attached - without the need to reboot or run setup.
  • Page 83 Connecting to Peripherals Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off. The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices.

  • Page 84: Using The Ieee 1394 Port

    otebook User Guide Using the IEEE 1394 Port IEEE 1394 is a new I/O standard that is supported by Win98 (second edition) or later Windows versions. With supporting high-speed transmission and delivering data at a guaranteed rate, you can record digital video clips and download them directly via a super-speed IEEE 1394 port at the left of the notebook.

  • Page 85: Using The Tv Port

    Connecting to Peripherals external IEEE 1394 HDD is supplied from the USB of this notebook, it may not run properly. Using the TV Port Also found at the back of your computer is one TV port (s-video). To display your computer screen on the TV, please connect the TV port of this notebook to the Video Input of the TV set.

  • Page 86: Using The External Audio System

    otebook User Guide Double-click Advanced button and point to Intel(R) Extreme Graphics tab and then click Graphics Properites... In the Device tab, select the Telvision icon and change the related detail setting if you want. Click OK finally. Windows now automatically detect the TV port and enable this function.

  • Page 87: Using The Wireless Lan

    Connecting to Peripherals Ethernet standard. Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet, it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet. The built-in LAN module provides a standard RJ-45 connector. To connect the twisted-pair cable to your LAN port: Locate the twisted-pair cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton.

  • Page 88: Using The Modem Port

    otebook User Guide most case, you probably can use it at office, please consult with the network department of your company for more details. This computer integrates built-in 802.11 b/g wireless LAN module. IEEE 802.11b standard supports 11 Mbps wireless connection speed. However, IEEE 802.11g supports 54Mbps wireless connection speed, and is backward compatible with the slower 802.11b.
  • Page 89 Connecting to Peripherals The speed of data transmission is dependent on the quality of telephone lines. Digitally terminated lines improve the speed of data transmission. Contact your service provider for more information. The analog phone cable is an industry standard cable. Longer cables are available at your local electronics store.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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 93 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 94: 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: :40 :32] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, System Date:...
  • Page 95 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 96: Internal Hdd Sub-Menu

    otebook User Guide 6.2.1 I HDD S NTERNAL P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Advanced Security Boot Exit Main Primary Master: [60012MB] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] User = you enter...

  • Page 97: Using The Advanced Cmos Setup

    Customizing Your Notebook 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 Select boot screen Quiet Boot [Disabled] using options:...
  • Page 98 otebook User Guide • Legacy USB Support Enable or disable the USB Bus support when in connection with USB device. • LAN Boot Control: Lets you specify Enabled or Disabled for booting the notebook from Network.

  • Page 99: Security Menu Setup

    Customizing Your Notebook 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 Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear...
  • Page 100 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: How To Upgrade The Bios

    Customizing Your Notebook • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. • Battery Refresh Conditions the battery so that the battery can be fully charged. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program.

  • Page 105: 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 106: 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: EMORY PGRADE 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 107: 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 108: Upgrade Hard Disk

    otebook User Guide Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. 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.

  • Page 109: Wireless Module Installation

    Using Options Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully 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.
  • Page 110 otebook User Guide Please contact dealer for adding or changing this module. Any damage that caused by inappropriately adding or changing this module will not be under warranty...

  • Page 111: 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 112: 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 113 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 114: 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 115: 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 116: 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 117: 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 119: Appendix Asystem 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 120: Processor Unit

    otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • Intel® Celeron® M Processor Dothan • Above 1.3 GHz CPU • 256KB/512KB/1MB/2MB integrated L2 cache for the processor YSTEM EMORY • Two 200-pin memory slots • User-upgradeable to maximum 2GB using 200-pin SODIMM 256MB, 512MB or 1024MB modules •...

  • Page 121: Storage

    System Specification TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA PATA-100 Support for LBA Scheme • Optional DVD/CD-RW Combo drive • Optional DVD Dual drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MMC, MS, and MS_Pro) card reader UDIO YSTEM •...

  • Page 122: Keyboard

    otebook User Guide EYBOARD • Full-sized 87-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T- cursor keys, 5 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 123 System Specification • 2 hours quick charge (computer turn off) EIGHT AND IMENSION • 330(W) x 281(D) x 22.6(H) ~32.2 mm • Approximately 2.8 kg...
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