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- Page 1 Notebook PC User’s Manual Version: E1082 Version 1.00 Date of Release: August 2002...
- Page 2 Please note that operation of this device in US is limited to Channels 1-11. The end user does not have any method of selecting a “country code” which may allow transmission outside of the legally permitted range. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 3 Safety Information °∞ Adjust the monitor to the °∞ Keep your eyes away most comfortable angle. Do from the monitor, approxi- not use your computer in mately 50 – 70 cm. Adjust dark or reflective light areas. the height of the desk to keep the monitor lower than your eyes.
- Page 4 Safety Information Do not touch or press the monitor. Do not use your Notebook PC in a dusty or dirty area. (Dust may cause system malfunction) Do not place your Notebook PC on an unstable surface. In order not to damage the monitor, do not pile books, papers or other heavy items on your Notebook PC.
- Page 5 Safety Information °∞ When Notebook PC is in use or being charged, the heat generated by the system flows to the surface of the Notebook PC. To prevent high temperatures from affecting your health, do not place your Notebook PC on your knees or any part of your body.
- Page 6 Safety Information °∞ If you use an extension cord to connect power, do not use other electric appli ances at the same time, especially ones that consume high-levels of electricity, such as electric warmers. This avoids electrical overuse and prevents the power cord from burning.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC 1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC ..........10 Front view ........................10 Open the top cover ....................10 Rear view ........................11 Top view ........................12 Bottom view ....................... 13 Left view ........................ - Page 8 Contents Inserting a PC card ....................34 Ejecting the PC card ....................35 3-6 How to use a memory card ..................37 Inserting the memory card ..................37 Ejecting the memory card ..................37 3-7 Multimedia sound effect system .................. 38 Adjust volume ......................
- Page 9 About the manual This manual is divided into 4 chapters as follows: Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Description of the parts and features of the computer as well as caution and maintenance tips Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC Preparation before using the Notebook PC as well as turning on/off the Notebook PC Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC Basic use of the Notebook PC Chapter 4: Power system Power supply, energy administration &...
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Get To Know Your Notebook Pc
Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC 1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC 1-2 Security functions... -
Page 11: Introduction To The Components Of Your Notebook Pc
1-1 Introduction to the components of your Notebook PC Do not connect the power cord directly away taking it your Notebook PC out of the box. Let’s take a look at the components of your Notebook PC. Front view Do not connect the power cord right away after you take your Notebook PC out of the box. -
Page 12: Rear View
Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Rear view Battery receptacle Your Notebook PC comes with a built-in battery. There is a battery receptacle on the back of the unit to connect a second battery. Cover the battery recep- tacle if you don not wish to connect the second battery. -
Page 13: Top View
Top view Right key Power switch Direction key All-purpose keyboard Left key S p e a k e r J o y s t i c k S p e a k e r I n d i c a t o r I n d i c a t o r... -
Page 14: Bottom View
Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Bottom view B a t t e r y Battery switch Ventilation holes Memory expansion socket Ventilation holes Ventilation holes Battery lock... -
Page 15: Left View
Left view SD/MMC memory receptacle Burglarproof socket 1394 portal Reset Ventilation holes PC card receptacle PC card eject... -
Page 16: Right View
Chapter 1: Get to know your Notebook PC Right view Speaker out Mic in USB portal USB portal Indicator out Network line receptacle (RJ-45) Telephone line receptacle (RJ-11) Power receptacle... -
Page 17: Security Function
1-2 Security function Your Notebook PC comes with double security functions described as below: °∞ Hard disk security: user can set a password for the hard disk on the Security menu of BIOS. In the POST process, the system will ask if your hard disk has a password. -
Page 18: Chapter 2: Before You Use Your Notebook Pc
Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC 2-1 Connect the battery 2-2 Connect the transformer 2-3 Turn on the power 2-4 Install the operation system 2-5 Check the system restoration process 2-6 Check the LED indicator... -
Page 19: Connect The Battery
2-1 Connect the battery There are two types of power supplies for your Notebook PC – transformer and battery. You can use the later whenever you are away from home and have no access to AC power. Always use a transformer when you are at home or at work. Your Notebook PC comes with a built-in battery and is equipped with a charge- able battery. -
Page 20: Removing Battery
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC To Remove Battery Follow these steps to remove battery: Step 1: Turn off the Notebook PC and remove all connection lines. Step 2: Place your Notebook PC on the desk with the bottom side facing up (Do not place your Notebook PC on a rough desktop to avoid scratching the top). -
Page 21: Connect The Transformer
2-2 Connect the transformer The transformer contained in your Notebook PC box can be used in different world regions ranging from 110V to 220V. However, voltages and plugs vary from country to country. If you intend to use this Notebook PC abroad, please purchase a suitable power cord in a foreign country. -
Page 22: Power On
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC 2-3 Power on Press the power switch on the keyboard to turn off your Notebook PC. You can turn off your Notebook PC simply by pressing the power switch longer than 2 seconds. -
Page 23: Install The Operation System
2-4 Install the operation system Prior to shipment, your Notebook PC was installed with a Windows operating system and various drivers. You will find the driver CD and utility program CD in the box. If anything is missing, please check with your distributor. If you intend to install another operating system, please follow the instructions stated in the manual;... -
Page 24: Led Indicator
Chapter 2: Before you use your Notebook PC 2-5 LED Indicator There are 8 LED indicators on the upper and lower areas of your Notebook PC (With icons as follows). From left to right: SD memory card indicator, digit key indicator, alphabet key indicator, scroll key indicator, power indicator, built-in battery power indicator, expanded battery power indicator, hard disk / CD retrieval indicator. - Page 26 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-1 Basic use of computer 3-2 LCD and brightness adjustment 3-3 Using the joystick 3-4 Using the keyboard 3-5 Using the PC card 3-6 Using the memory card 3-7 Multimedia sound effect system 3-8 USB interface 3-9 Adjustor and net area...
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Page 27: Basic Use Of Computer
3-1 Basic use of computer This chapter Notebook PC components in order to help you make the best use of your Notebook PC and maximize efficiency. Generally, a computer consists of 5 parts – the CPU for operations, system control, storage equipment (such as memory,) and input / output equipment. The first 3 are located inside your Notebook PC and are barely visible. -
Page 28: Lcd And Brightness Adjustment
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-2 LCD and brightness adjustment Your Notebook PC comes with 8.9-inch LTPS (Low Temperature Poli-Silicon) and allows you to connect the LCD to a PC. Your Notebook PC supports an OSD (On Screen Display). You can see the range of brightness adjustment on the screen. -
Page 29: Using The Joystick
3-3 Using the joystick Joystick is a convenient indexing tool and works like a regular mouse. The joystick moves the curser as the finger moves the joystick. The joystick is a wear- able item. Your Notebook PC comes with an additional joystick. If you have a hard time moving the cursor, you should change the joystick. - Page 30 Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 2. Execute: To execute functions of Windows, you can use the joystick to move the cursor to the top of that function. Single-click the left button to select the object. Single-click the right button to open the menu of the object. To execute a program, move the cursor to the top of the object and double-click the left button swiftly in order to execute or open that object.
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Page 31: Maintenance Of Joystick
Condense the homepage fonts swiftly When you use IE to browse the homepage, you can use the control [Ctrl] key and roll the wheel of the mouse to condense or enlarge the text of the homepage. Press the wheel of the mouse to scroll to the picture at the top, bottom, right or left. Maintenance of joystick 1. -
Page 32: Using Combined Function Keys
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC This key works similarly to the right key of a mouse or joystick. All objects under the Windows operation system are given certain functions with the right key. Move the cursor to the top of the icon of the object and press this key. -
Page 33: How To Use Number Keys
Using the number keys °∞Use as number keys: Press to activate the number keys. The indicator will be on. Then you can press the following keys to enter the numbers and symbols shown on the lower end of the keys. Using the direction keys °∞Use as direction keys: Press to activate direction keys. -
Page 34: How To Use The Pc Card
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-5 Using the PC card Your Notebook PC comes with a Type II PC card socket with 68 pins and is 85.6mmx54.0mm (about the size of a credit card). The PC card supports PCMCIA 2.1 specification and 32-byte CardBus. -
Page 35: Inserting A Pc Card
Inserting a PC card Step 1: Just like credit cards, the PC card has a front side and a backside; it has to be inserted in only one direction. Please make sure that the right side faces the right direction (The product name should be face up). Place the end with 68 holes facing the PC card socket when you insert the card into the socket. -
Page 36: Ejecting The Pc Card
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC Ejecting the PC card Step 1: Click the icon “Remove hardware safely” located on the lower right work row or control station of the Windows operating system. Step 2: The window “Remove hardware safely” appears. At [Hardware device] chose PCMCIA device and click [Stop] to stop the PC card from running. - Page 37 Step 4: The eject button bounces out as shown in following Fig. Step 5: Press the eject card toward the PC card socket to eject the PC card.
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Page 38: How To Use A Memory Card
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-6 Using a memory card Your Notebook PC comes with an SD (Secure Digital) memory socket that allows you to use either SD or MMC (Multi-Media card). The memory socket also supports Windows plug and play and hot-plug. You can plug in the memory card the same way as a PC card when the power is on. -
Page 39: Multimedia Sound Effect System
3-7 Multimedia sound effect system The built-in multi-media sound system of your Notebook PC allows you to take advantage of the education & leisure software, listen to beautiful music and online broadcasting. This system consists of a high quality 16-byte stereo sound effect controller, a hidden stereo amplifier, a built-in microphone, microphone receptacle, and earphone socket for your multi-media needs. -
Page 40: Modem & Local Area Network
Chapter 3: Using your Notebook PC 3-9 Modem and Local Area Network You can use the built-in modem of your Notebook PC to transmit data and fax documents. The built-in modem also complies with Microsoft PC98 and PC 99 specifications, supports Windows ME/2000/XP operation system, and APM and ACPI power administration functions. -
Page 41: Connect To Household Phone
Connect to household phone Connect to pay phone... -
Page 42: Chapter 4 Power System
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Power system 4-1 AC Power System 4-2 Battery Power System 4-3 Power Management Modes... -
Page 43: Ac Power System
CAUTION! Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will decrease the Notebook PC’s performance. 4-1 AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system. -
Page 44: Using Battery Power
Chapter 4 Power system Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. -
Page 45: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack You can charge the battery pack by using the power adapter. When the power adapter is plugged in, the inserted battery pack automatically recharges whether your Notebook PC is ON or OFF. It takes a few hours to receive a full charge when the power is OFF but takes twice as long when the Notebook PC is in use. -
Page 46: Power Management Modes
Chapter 4 Power system 4-3 Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these features through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup. -
Page 47: Suspend Mode
Suspend Mode In Standby and Hibernation, the CPU clock is stopped and most of the Note- book PC devices are put in their lowest active state. The suspend mode is the lowest power state of the Notebook PC. The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time or manually using the [Fn][F1] keys. -
Page 48: Thermal Power Control
Chapter 4 Power system Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states. The following temperatures represent the chassis temperature (not CPU).