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  • Page 1 WB-B55 User Guide First International Computer, Inc.
  • Page 3 otebook User Guide Copyright © 2003 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan Notebook Computer User Guide Original Issue: 2003/6 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 4 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 5 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 6 otebook User Guide Shielded Cables Notice All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. 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 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 exciting new software.

  • 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.......... 5 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE..............6 INTRODUCTION................13 ..............14 EATURE IGHLIGHT ............16 NPACKING THE OMPUTER ............. 18 NSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK Notebook Status Icons ..............20 The Function of Easy Buttons............22 ..........
  • Page 10 otebook User Guide Installing EzButton Utility............40 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver and Utility ....41 Installing the LAN Device Driver..........42 Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver ..........43 Installing GV3 Driver..............43 ............ 44 URNING OFF OMPUTER USING YOUR NOTEBOOK............
  • Page 11 otebook User Guide ..........68 UDIO OUND YSTEM EATURES ....... 69 ETTING P THE UDIO RIVER ROPERTIES ..........69 INDOWS ULTIMEDIA ROGRAMS ..............70 ECORDING OUNDS Using an External Microphone ............ 73 Using the Built-in Optical Disk Drive .......... 73 ............
  • Page 12 otebook User Guide ........... 105 OW TO XIT THE ETUP ROGRAM BIOS............106 OW TO PGRADE THE USING OPTIONS ................109 ............... 110 YSTEM PGRADE Memory Upgrade ............... 110 Installing Memory Module ............111 ..............112 PGRADE Upgrade Hard Disk ..............112 ..........
  • Page 13 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. This notebook uses the platform with certified Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology. It supports the new Intel® Pentium® M processor, the core-logic architecture that absolutely fits the processor and the built-in excellent Intel®...
  • Page 17 Introduction PCMCIA Provides two PCMCIA slots that allow you to insert the Type II card IEEE 1394 Provides one IEEE 1394 port for fast data transmission by external hard disk or digital video (DV) USB 2.0 Provides three USB 2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission Graphic System Provides blazing graphics controller embedded in Intel Montara-GM chipset PCI Local Bus Architecture...

  • Page 18: Unpacking The Computer

    otebook User Guide Power and System Management • Integrated SMM (System Management Mode) on system chipset that shuts down components not in use to reduce power consumption. To execute power management, you can set up the parameter in Power Options properties by pointing your mouse to Control Panel of Windows.
  • Page 19 Introduction Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. If any of these items is missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the computer or if you plan to store the computer away sometime in the future.

  • Page 20: The Inside Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide 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. Status LED Indicator 3.
  • Page 21 Introduction TFT color LCD with 15" 1024x768 XGA or 1280 X 1024 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 22: Notebook Status Icons

    otebook User Guide • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft and IBM PS/2 mouse compatible with three select buttons as one Scroll button and two Touchpad click buttons. These three buttons array below the Glide pad. The middle one is located with the Scroll button that lets you execute the scroll page function.
  • Page 23 Introduction • 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 Suspend to RAM.

  • Page 24: The Function Of Easy Buttons

    otebook User Guide UNCTION OF UTTON 1. Wireless LAN Button 2. Easy Button 1 3. Easy Button 2 • 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 25: The Front Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction The Front Side of the Notebook 1. Cover Switch 2. Battery • 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 26 otebook User Guide 4. VGA Port 5. Modem Port 6. DC-In Port 7. Air-Outlet Vent 8. Locking Device Keyhole • PS/2 Port Lets you connect an external PS/2-style mouse, PS/2-style keyboard, or PS/2-style numeric keypad to the system. With an optional Y-cable adapter, you also can connect any combination on two of these devices simultaneously.
  • Page 27 Introduction • DC-In Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery. • Air-Outlet Vent Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature. • Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure your notebook computer.

  • Page 28: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    otebook User Guide The Left Side of the Notebook The left side of your notebook computer provides the features shown in the following figure. 1. USB Port 2. LAN Port 3. PC Card Slot 4. IEEE 1394 5. Built-in Stereo Speakers Left Side Features •...

  • Page 29: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    Introduction • 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. • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated left and right mini stereo speakers located at the two sides of the N/B for sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.

  • Page 30: The Underside 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 Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch phono plug for personal listening. •...

  • Page 31: Notebook Accessories

    Introduction • Hard Disk Compartment Open this cover of this compartment to replace with other Hard Disk Drive. Please refer to Chapter 7 for how to replace it. • Battery Bay Equipped with a choice of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. •...
  • Page 32 otebook User Guide Battery Pack Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the internal battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that provide long computing hours when fully charged and power management enabled.

  • 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 pop-out the battery pack, and then take out the battery pack with your finger.

  • 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 optical disk 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.

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