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  • Page 1 CE2A1 Mini-note User Guide...
  • Page 2 Guide Copyright©2008 All Rights Reserved - Printed in Taiwan CE2A1 Mini-note User Guide Original Issue: 2008/07 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Mini-note. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 otebouide 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 ser 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 otebouide interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 6 ser Guide Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement 交通部電信總局 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 (930322) 根據交通部 低功率管理辦法 規定： 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用 者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現 有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通 信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工 業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 低功率射頻電機技術規範 (920808) 4.7無線資訊傳輸設備(UNII)： 4.7.5. 在5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。 4.7.6. 無線資訊傳輸設備須忍受合法通信之干擾且不得干擾合法通信；如造成 干擾，應立即停用，俟無干擾之虞，始得繼續使用。 4.7.7. 無線資訊傳輸設備的製造廠商應確保頻率穩定性，如依製造廠商使用手 冊上所述正常操作，發射的信號應維持於操作頻帶中。...
  • Page 7 otebouide 電波障害自主規制について この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会（VCCI）の基準に基 づくクラスB情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用することを目 的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接して使用 されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。取扱説明書に従って正し い取り扱いをしてください。 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.
  • Page 8 ser Guide European Notice For the following equipment: Notebook PC Is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Lowvoltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC.
  • Page 9 otebouide 802.11b and 802.11g Restrictions: - European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100mW EIRP and frequency range 2.400-2.4835GHz; - In France, the equipment must be restricted to the 2.4465-2.4835GHz frequency range and must be restricted to indoor use."...

  • Page 10: About Your Mini-Note

    ser Guide About Your Mini-note ongratulation for having purchased your new Mini-note. This Mini-note incorporates the newest features to serve your daily needs easily for anywhere you go.

  • Page 11: About Your User Guide

    otebouide About Your User Guide elcome to your New Mini-note User Guide. This manual introduces you to the basic concepts of your new Mini-note. This manual is divided into eight chapters. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 3 Using Your Mini-note Chapter 4 Multimedia Setup...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    ser Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR MINI-NOTE ..............10 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE............... 11 INTRODUCTION................17 ..............18 EATURE IGHLIGHT ............19 NPACKING THE NOTE ............20 NSIDE OF THE NOTE Mini-note Status Icons..............23 ..........24 RONT IDE OF THE NOTE ..........
  • Page 13 otebouide Installing the LAN Device Driver..........41 Installing the Care Reader Device Driver........42 ............ 42 URNING OFF NOTE USING YOUR MINI-NOTE ............45 ........... 46 TARTING PERATING YSTEM ......46 NDERSTANDING THE EYBOARD UNCTIONS Basic Keyboard Functions ............48 Cursor Control Keys..............
  • Page 14 ser Guide CONNECTING TO PERIPHERALS ..........71 USB P ..............72 SING THE ..........73 SING THE XTERNAL ONITOR ......... 74 SING THE XTERNAL UDIO YSTEM LAN P ..............74 SING THE LAN............75 SING THE IRELESS CUSTOMIZING YOUR MINI-NOTE..........77 BIOS S ..........
  • Page 15 otebouide ................. 102 YSTEM PECIFICATION Processor Unit................102 System Memory................102 LCD Display ................102 VGA System ................102 Storage..................103 Audio System ................103 Touchpad ..................103 Keyboard ..................103 Flash BIOS ................. 103 I/O Ports ..................103 Wireless devices................104 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter ...........
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  • Page 17: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction our Mini-note is a fully Windows® compatible portable computer. Slim, sleek ultra-portable computer. This device matches all the demands for high performance computing and multimedia technology. Your Mini-note runs a wide variety to customize your special requirements, personal productivity, entertainment, professional applications and especially ideal for use on the road.

  • Page 18: Feature Highlight

    ser Guide Feature Highlight Before we identify each part of your Mini-note, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your Mini-note. Processing Unit • Your Mini-note runs on VIA C7 - M microprocessor that is integrated with 128KB L2 Cache. Check with your dealer on the CPU type and speed.

  • Page 19: Unpacking The Mini-Note

    Introduction PCI Local Bus Architecture 32-bit PCI Enhanced IDE optimizes the data transfer between the CPU and PATA hard disk drives. Support ultra DMA ATA-66 PIO Mode up to PIO Mode 4, bus mastering for LBA Scheme. Audio System Full-duplex 16-bit stereo audio system output. Sound Blaster compatible. Flash BIOS Flash BIOS allows you to easily upgrade the System BIOS using the Phoenix Flash utility program.

  • Page 20: The Inside Of The Mini-Note

    ser Guide The Mini-note An AC Adapter and AC Power Cord Li-Ion Battery Pack CD Driver Utility and User Guide Carefully inspect each component to make sure that nothing is missing and/or damaged. Be sure to save the shipping materials and the carton in case you need to ship the Mini-note or store for an extended period of time.
  • Page 21 Introduction 1. Webcam 2. Color Widescreen LCD Display. 3.5. Built-in Stereo Speakers 4. LED Indicators 6. Power On/Resume Button 7. Keyboard 8. Touchpad Pointing Device • Webcam The Webcam is 1.3M pixels. It can be used as a communication device that transmits instant image through network for conference.
  • Page 22 ser Guide LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • Built-in Stereo Speakers Integrated mini stereo speaker provides sound and audio output for your multimedia presentations or listening pleasure.

  • Page 23: Mini-Note Status Icons

    Introduction • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at each side of the Touchpad support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a standard Mini-note mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Touchpad to control the position of the cursor.

  • Page 24: The Front Side Of The Mini-Note

    ser Guide • Drive Access When LED turns on indicates that the system is accessing the Hard Disk or Optical Disk Drive. • WLAN/Bluetooth Access When LED turns on indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it indicates that the function is disabled. •...

  • Page 25: The Left Side Of The Mini-Note

    Introduction • 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 26: The Right Side Of The Mini-Note

    ser Guide • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key. • USB 2.0 Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0- compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your Mini-note.
  • Page 27 Introduction 5. DC Power Port 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).4 in 1 card slot •...

  • Page 28: The Underside Of The Mini-Note

    ser Guide The Underside of the Mini-note The bottom of the Mini-note offers the following features. 1. Battery Release Latch 2. Hard Disk Compartment 3. Battery Lock Latch 4. Battery Bay Bottom of the System • Battery Release Latch To release the battery, first locate the Battery Lock Latch at the left side in unlock status, then push the Battery Release Latch to the right end to remove the battery pack.

  • Page 29: Mini-Note Accessories

    Introduction Mini-note Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your Mini-note and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. Change the power cord if you are going to use your Mini-note in countries with different connector outlets.
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  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started our Mini-note is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the Mini- note up and running as quickly as possible.

  • Page 32: Using The Battery Pack

    ser Guide Using the Battery Pack The Mini-note 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 33 Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack This Mini-note provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your Mini-note. 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 right side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), then slide the battery release latch to the end of left side to release the battery latch (2), and take out the battery pack with your finger (3) simultaneously.

  • Page 34: Extending Battery Life

    ser Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your Mini-note 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, and the hard disk drives, your Mini-note might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Ac Power Source

    Getting Started Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your Mini-note 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 36: Starting Your Mini-Note

    ser 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 Mini-note, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Display Controls

    Getting Started already made the necessary settings for your Mini-note optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later. After the test has completed, your Mini-note will start to search and boot up the operating system from your hard drive. The Mini-note normally comes with a Windows operating system pre-installed in your hard drive.

  • Page 38: Installing Windows Xp From Optical Disk Drive

    ser Guide NSTALLING INDOWS FROM PTICAL RIVE To install Windows XP directly from your USB - Slim Combo Drive (optional), please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu. Use arrow key to select "CD-ROM Drive", then use "+" or "-" to move it to the top. Go to Exit menu and select "Exit Saving Changes".

  • Page 39: Installing The Vga Device Driver

    Getting Started Click “Next” to continue the installation. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. VGA D NSTALLING THE EVICE RIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your Mini-note: Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 40: Installing The Glide Pad Device Driver

    ser Guide Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press "Finish" to restart your system. NSTALLING THE LIDE EVICE RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Glide Pad driver: Installing Glide Pad device driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run.

  • Page 41: Installing Bluetooth Device Driver

    Getting Started Click “Finish” to complete the installation. NSTALLING LUETOOTH EVICE RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the Bluetooth driver: The Bluetooth device must be active before installing Bluetooth driver. Installing Bluetooth 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 42: Installing The Care Reader Device Driver

    ser Guide "E:\Drivers\WinXP\LAN\Setup.exe " Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Click “Next” to execute the setup program Click “Install” to implement setup program to install this driver. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. NSTALLING THE EADER EVICE RIVER...
  • Page 43 Getting Started inside parts of the Mini-note to cool off. Closing the panel will force the heat up against the LCD screen, which may degrade the LCD when done regularly. More importantly, never close the LCD panel for a long period of time when is on and power saving features are disabled.
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  • Page 45: Using Your Mini-Note

    Using Your Using Your Mini-note his chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the Mini-note.

  • Page 46: Starting Your Operating System

    ser Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is the software foundation for your Mini-note. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft® Windows®. The Mini-note comes with an operating system pre-installed and needs only to be setup and configured during initial use.
  • Page 47 Using Your 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 48: Basic Keyboard Functions

    ser 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 49 Using Your Keypad Function Description <Fn> + <PrtScr> key. Known as the Print Screen key. Press this key to map the whole screen to share memory for your specific usage. <Del> key. Known as the Delete key. Press this key to delete the character to the right of the cursor, or delete marked texts or items.

  • Page 50: Cursor Control Keys

    ser Guide Keypad Function Description <Caps Lock> key. Used in most application program to always activate uppercase alphabet characters. <Fn> + <Scroll Lock> key. Used in most application program to scroll the screen without having to move the cursor. URSOR ONTROL Keypad Function Description...

  • Page 51: Windows Hot Keys

    Using Your Keypad Function Description <Fn> + <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time <Fn> + <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time <Fn> + <End> key. Moves the cursor to the end of a screen or line. INDOWS Keypad Function Description...
  • Page 52 ser Guide Keypad Function Description To enable the Bluetooth function. To enable the Wireless LAN function. Switches display between LCD, CRT, or LCD and CRT simultaneously. To enable or disable the Webcam function. To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume.

  • Page 53: Using The Touchpad Pointing Device

    Using Your Keypad Function Description Increases the audio volume of the Mini- note incrementally. Using the Touchpad Pointing Device Your Mini-note comes with a built-in Touchpad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface. The Touchpad offers a number of options that let you customize how it functions.
  • Page 54 ser Guide 1. Left Selection Button 2. Right Selection Button 3. Touchpad Touchpad Features Here how to use the Touchpad 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.

  • Page 55: Configuring Your Screen Display

    Using Your To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double- click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad.

  • Page 56: Changing The Display Properties Under Windows

    ser Guide Display Possible Resolution Maximum Colors Widescreen 1024 x 600 16 million colors 8.9” WSVGA LCD CRT Only 1920 x1200 16 million colors (Maximum resolution) 65,536 or 64K colors is also equivalent to 16-bit high color while 16 million or 16M colors is equivalent to 32-bit true color.
  • Page 57 Using Your off power of most components when system is idle or not in use. This feature not only gives you longer battery life but also cools the systems and components as well. The definitions of Standby Mode, Hibernation Mode, and Shutdown are depicted as follows: Standby Mode Standby Mode is mainly for power saving.

  • Page 58: Working With The Built-In Hdd

    ser Guide Shutdown All power has been turned off from the Mini-note. This means that no power including external AC power source and battery power source will be consume by the Mini-note. Working with the Built-in HDD Your Mini-note is equipped with a built-in large capacity 1.8 inch hard disk drive where you store and run your Mini-note’s operating system and application software programs.
  • Page 59 Using Your Only one correct side can be accepted for the 4 in 1 card slot. 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 insert it again. To prevent the damage made both on card and the slot, never forced an entry into the slot with incorrect side.
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  • Page 61: Fun With Multimedia

    Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia his chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your Mini-note in having fun and excitement during work or leisure.

  • Page 62: Multimedia Features

    ser Guide Multimedia Features Your Mini-note is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your Mini-note is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: • VIA C7 -M Processor • Up to 2GB DDRII- SDRAM •...

  • Page 63: Setting Up The Audio Driver Properties

    Fun with Multimedia Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your Mini-note, you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows. If you bought your Mini-note with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you.

  • Page 64: Recording Sounds

    ser 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 65 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 66 ser 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 67: Using An External Microphone

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

  • Page 68: Using The Windows Media Player

    ser Guide SING THE INDOWS EDIA LAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player. Follow these steps: Click on Start, point to Programs, Accessories, and then Entertainment. Click on Windows Media Player to start program. Click on the File menu and select the file you want to play.
  • Page 69 Fun with Multimedia Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player...
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  • Page 71: Connecting To Peripherals

    Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach additional peripheral devices to your Mini-note. The Mini-note allows you to add a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or other compatible peripheral device. Use of additional devices is described in this chapter.

  • Page 72: Using The Usb Port

    ser 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 Mini-note, and up to 127 devices can be attached.

  • Page 73: Using The External Monitor Port

    Connecting to Peripherals Using the External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor. You need a display signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-pin connector for the system. To connect an external monitor: Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off.

  • Page 74: Using The External Audio System

    ser Guide Refer to Chapter 3 regarding the possible External CRT resolutions and how to change the display properties. Using the External Audio System At the front side of your Mini-note, you will find the built-in audio ports. You can connect Microphone jacks, earphone or powered speaker. To connect to an audio jack: Locate the audio port (Microphone, Headphone) that you want to use to the target device.

  • Page 75: Using The Wireless Lan

    Connecting to Peripherals network (LAN) and supports data transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps. The 10Base-T standard also called Twisted Pair Ethernet is connected with RJ-45 connectors. The 100Base-TX is based on the older Ethernet standard. Because it is 10 times faster than Ethernet, it is often referred to as Fast Ethernet.
  • Page 76 ser Guide Access Point (AP) is the wireless transmission and receiving device, it generally connects to the server of a LAN environment or act as a LAN hub with wireless connection. Access point can be set in an office environment, airport, major railway station, etc.

  • Page 77: Customizing Your Mini-Note

    Customizing Your Notebook Mini-note Customizing Your our Mini-note uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program allowing your system configuration to be altered to best suit your computing needs: User- adjustable options include system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. BIOS information stored in the CMOS RAM will remain permanent unless changed.

  • Page 78: Running The Bios Setup Program

    ser Guide Running the BIOS Setup Program Your Mini-note is setup and pre-configured. The Mini-note’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program may be used to change system configuration information such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.
  • Page 79 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 80: Using The Main Menu Setup

    ser 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: :54 :32] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, System Date:...
  • Page 81 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 82: Internal Hdd Sub-Menu

    ser 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 Main Internal HDD [SAMSUNG HS06THB-(SM)] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] Auto = autotypes LBA Format hard-disk drive...

  • Page 83: 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 Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Enabled] Display the diagnostic Frame Buffer Size:...

  • Page 84: Security Menu Setup

    ser Guide 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 Supervisor Password...
  • Page 85 Customizing Your Notebook • 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 86: Using The Boot Setup

    ser Guide 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 87: How To Exit The Setup Program

    Customizing Your Notebook 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 88: How To Upgrade The Bios

    ser Guide • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your Mini-note 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: Put in the BIOS Update data into the USB device.

  • Page 89: Using Options

    Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your Mini-note.

  • Page 90: System Upgrade

    ser Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your Mini-note. The upgrade procedures include the following: Hard Disk Upgrade Your notebook computer offers one 1.8" format, 8 mm height hard disk. If the volume does not fit your need or it is crashed, you can upgrade it by replacing with new hard disk.

  • Page 91: Wireless Module Installation

    Using Options Cover the lid, then rotate and tighten the screws. Set the boot device as DVD/CD-RW Combo drive and Primary Master as Auto on BIOS setup menu. Please refer to Chapter 6 about the setting of BIOS setup menu. Then, boot the system by using WinXP CD-ROM and the system will detect the hard disk automatically and prompt you how to format the new disk.
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  • Page 93: Caring For Your Mini-Note

    Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Mini- note our Mini-note the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. If properly cared for and maintained, the performance and reliability of the Mini-note can be greatly prolonged.

  • Page 94: Important Safety Instructions

    ser Guide Important Safety Instructions This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the Mini-note. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines. Please read it carefully to ensure maximum safety. •...
  • Page 95 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 96: Cleaning Your Mini-Note

    ser Guide The Mini-note has dropped and damaged. The Mini-note has obvious sign of breakage. • Do not leave this Mini-note in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the Mini-note. • An approved power cord has to be used for the Mini-note power supply. For a rated current up to 6A and an equipment weight more than 3 kg, a power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 2G, 0.75mm , has to be used.

  • Page 97: Maintaining The Lcd Quality

    Caring for Your Notebook Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a significant role. After a typical working session, users routinely close the Mini-note the cover. The display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the Mini-note radiate heat;...

  • Page 98: Battery Care Guidelines

    ser 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 Mini-note so others won't be able to use the hard disk.

  • Page 99: 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. When You Travel For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these instructions: •...
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  • Page 101: Appendix A System Specification

    System Specification APPENDIX A System Specification his appendix provides technical specifications for the Mini-note.

  • Page 102: Lcd Display

    ser Guide System Specification ROCESSOR • VIA C7 -M Processor • 1.2 GHz CPU • 128KB integrated L2 cache for the processor YSTEM EMORY • One 200-pin memory slot • 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB memory modules using 200-pin SODIMM • DDRII –...

  • Page 103: Storage

    System Specification TORAGE 1.8” Format 8 mm High PATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-66 Support for LBA Scheme UDIO YSTEM • Full-duplex 16-bit stereo speaker with wavetable support • H/W Audio Sound Blaster 16 compatible • Built-in dual speakers •...

  • Page 104: Wireless Devices

    ser Guide • 2 x Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) • 1 x LAN port • 1 x 4-in-1 card slot IRELESS DEVICES IEEE 802.11b/g, Mini-PCI card AC/DC P OWER UPPLY DAPTER Universal auto-switching (100V~240V) 65W adapter, 20 Volt ATTERY •...

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