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Using Your Documentation

Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer. Whether you are new
to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, this user's manual can
help you get the most from your computer.
Special Features of the User's Manual
Three types of messages with icons appear in the manual:
Keys that you need to press to perform certain functions are shown in the manual
enclosed in angle brackets. For example,
<Ctrl>
indicates the control key (Ctrl on the computer's keyboard).
If you need to press two keys at the same time, the key names are shown joined by
a plus sign. For example,
<Fn+F11>
means that you should press the Fn key and hold it and then press the F11 key.
If you are new to using computers, see "Glossary". The "Glossary" explains
general computing terms that are used in this manual and tells you about some of
the differences between notebook computers and desktop computers.
A note informs you of special circumstances.
A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment.
A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.
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  • Page 1: Using Your Documentation

    Using Your Documentation Congratulations on your purchase of a Notebook computer. Whether you are new to using a portable computer or are an experienced user, this user’s manual can help you get the most from your computer. Special Features of the User’s Manual Three types of messages with icons appear in the manual: A note informs you of special circumstances.
  • Page 2: Using The Software User Documentation

    Using the Software User Documentation Your computer shipped from the factory with several software programs installed. The software may include its own online or printed documentation. Refer to the documentation or the Help options in the software for more information. The figures illustrated in this manual may not be identical to those on your system.
  • Page 3: Introducing Your Computer

    Introducing Your Computer Your computer is a lightweight portable computer that includes features to meet your computing needs at home or on the road. Your computer has a CD-ROM drive and a floppy drive within the computer. Touchpad Mouse Buttons Scroll Buttons Figure 1.
  • Page 4 LAN port PS/2™ mouse & keyboard port Power Connector Figure 3. Back View of Computer Mini PCI module compartment Flex-Bay latch Figure 4. Bottom View of Computer 4 Introducing Your Computer Docking Parallel port connector IrDA port Serial port USB port Video port Memory module compartment...
  • Page 5: Using Your Computer For The First Time

    Using Your Computer for the First Time This section gives you detailed information on using your computer for the first time. Attaching the AC Adapter Your computer runs on power from the battery in the computer or from an electrical outlet. The first time that you use your computer, fully charge the battery by attaching the power cord to the computer and to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 6: Turning On The Computer

    If the battery is fully depleted and the computer is turned off, the battery charges in about 3 hours. If the computer is turned on, the battery charges in about 5 hours. When the battery is charging, the battery charge light is amber. When the battery is fully charged, the light turns green.
  • Page 7: Understanding Post

    Understanding POST When you turn on your computer, a routine called POST (Power-On Self-Test) automatically runs to test the computer components. Several messages appear on the screen during POST. Screen messages are built into the computer to report both normal and abnormal system conditions.
  • Page 8: Interface Mode

    4. Click OK or Yes. If the operating system is Windows 98/ Me, the computer turns off. If the operating system is Windows NT, you receive a shutdown message and you must press the power button to turn off the computer. ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) mode Your computer supports ACPI mode.
  • Page 9: Tips For Using Your Computer

    3. Select the restart option. 4. Click OK or Yes. 5. Save your files if prompted. Your computer reboots. Do not perform a cold boot unless your keyboard and touchpad have no effect and you cannot perform a warm boot. When you perform a cold boot, you lose data unless it was saved to a storage medium.
  • Page 10: Travelling With Your Computer

    Avoid using or storing the computer in extremely hot or cold areas, such as a car on a hot day. Keep the computer away from heaters and out of direct sunlight. Exposure to excessive heat may damage computer components. If you have left your computer in a hot place, let it cool down slowly to room temperature (with the LCD panel open) before using it.
  • Page 11: Handling Spills

    Handling Spills Do not spill anything on your computer. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking around your computer. If you do spill something on your computer, turn off your computer, unplug it immediately, and do the following: If you spill liquid on the keyboard, drain as much of the liquid from the keyboard as possible.
  • Page 12: Using The Keyboard

    Using the Keyboard Your computer has an 87/88-key keyboard (Figure 7). By pressing designated key combinations, you can have access to all the key functions of a full-sized keyboard. Function & Special purpose Hot Keys Function Key Figure 7. Keyboard Although the layout of the keys on your computer’s keyboard is different from that on a desktop computer’s keyboard, the keyboard feels like a full-sized keyboard when you use it.
  • Page 13: Using The Numeric Keypad

    To clean the computer keyboard, use slightly damp cotton swabs. Scrub the key and the surface around the keys. Do not allow liquid to drip into the keyboard or you may damage the keyboard. Using the Numeric Keypad Your keyboard includes a numeric keypad, which is a group of keys that you can set to type numbers and mathematical symbols, such as the plus sign (Figure 8).
  • Page 14: Using Special Function Keys

    Using Special Function Keys The <Fn> key activates special functions when it is pressed in combination with another key. Table 1 shows the special key combinations. Table 1. Description of Special Function Keys <Fn> Key Combination <Fn+F1> <Fn+F2> <Fn+F3> <Fn+F5> <Fn+F6>...
  • Page 15: Quick Start Buttons

    Brightness down: Decreases the LCD brightness. <Fn+Left Arrow> When you press a function key combination, the system sound may be temporarily muted. Quick Start Buttons Use Quick start buttons to start the program just by pressing the button. Figure 9. Quick Start Buttons Internet Explorer: Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 16: Using The Touchpad

    Using the Touchpad Your computer is equipped with a touchpad, which is an integrated-pointing device that is used to perform standard mouse functions (Figure 10). The touchpad is an advanced and reliable pointing device that works with a touch of your finger. Scroll buttons Figure 10.
  • Page 17 You can also use the scroll buttons as the way you would use the standard mouse scroll button. It is convenient to drag the screen in the word processor or in the internet. The scroll up/down buttons are available only under Windows98/ 2000/ Me with the touchpad driver supplied by supplier.
  • Page 18: Reading The System Status Lights

    Reading the System Status Lights System Status lights show the status of computer functions. Figure 11. System Status Lights Table 3 describes the meaning of the lights. Icon Function of Light E-mail : Light is on when e-mail arrives. To work this function out, you have to register E-mail Account on Register E-mail Account window.
  • Page 19 Num Lock light: Light is on when the embedded numeric keypad is activated. See ”Using the Numeric Keypad” on page 13 for a description of the keypad. Caps Lock light: Light is on when the caps lock function is activated. When the function is activated, all alphabetic characters you type will be in upper case.
  • Page 20: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    Connecting Peripheral Devices The connectors on your computer enable you to attach peripheral devices to the computer (Figure 12). Turn off your computer before you connect a peripheral device. Connecting a peripheral device with your computer turned on may seriously damage the device or your computer.
  • Page 21 Table 4. Connecting Peripheral Devices Icon Connector PS/2 (IBM Personal System/2) mouse and keyboard port: Connect a PS/2-compatible mouse or external keyboard or keypad to this port. Make sure your computer is turned off when you attach peripherals to the port. You can use the computer’s touchpad and a PS/2 keyboard at the same time, see PS/2 Mouse Configuration in the Advanced section on 67 for more information.
  • Page 22 If your computer’s operating system is Windows 98, Windows Me or Windows 2000, you can enable and use the USB port. The Windows NT 4.0 operating system does not support USB. 22 Connecting Peripheral Devices Headphone jack : Connect stereo headphones or speakers to this jack.
  • Page 23: Using The Flex-Bay

    Using the Flex-Bay Your computer includes the Flex-Bay, a peripheral bay that can hold one of the following devices: CD-ROM drive: shippped with some computers and also available as an option. DVD-ROM: shippped with some computers and also available as an option. Optional secondary hard drive: available as an option for your computer.
  • Page 24: To Install A Device In The Flex-Bay

    To install a device in the Flex-Bay: 1. Turn the computer’s power off. 2. Place the device into the bay. 3. Push the device in until it is flush with the chassis. 4. Push down on the Flex-Bay latch until the latch snaps into place. Your computer’s operating system automatically recognizes the device in the Flex-Bay and configures your computer accordingly.
  • Page 25 If you have difficulty in getting a device detected, go through the Remove procedure and Insert procedure again. Using the Flex-Bay 25...
  • Page 26: Using The Floppy Drive

    Using the Floppy Drive Your computer comes with a 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch, high-density floppy drive, which can read, write to, and format the following disks: A high-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 1.44 MB (megabytes) of data. A double-density, 3.5-inch disk, which stores 720 KB (kilobytes) of data. The floppy drive in your notebook computer is smaller, but more power-efficient, than a floppy drive in a desktop computer.
  • Page 27 Magnetic fields can destroy the information on a disk. Do not write directly on a label on your disk; instead, write on a disk label first and attach the label to the disk. Make copies of all your important disks. Using the Floppy Drive 27...
  • Page 28: Using The Cd-Rom Drive

    Using the CD-ROM Drive Compact discs are designed so that you can easily insert one into the computer when you need it, and then remove it. 1. Press the button on the CD-ROM drive, and the tray slides out. (Do not lean on the tray;...
  • Page 29 If necessary, you can use the emergency eject button to open the CD-ROM drive. To use the emergency eject button, turn the computer’s power off and insert a small object, like an straightened paperclip, into the hole to press the button. Do not place reflective objects in the disc slot because of possible hazardous laser emissions.
  • Page 30: Using The Dvd-Rom Drive

    Using the DVD-ROM Drive See ”Using the Flex-Bay” on page 23 for information on installing the DVD-ROM drive into the computer. The DVD-ROM drive operates the same as the CD-ROM drive. The DVD-ROM drive and the DVD Player are supported by Windows 98/ 2000/ Me.
  • Page 31: Using The Hard Drive

    Using the Hard Drive Your computer includes a removable IDE (integrated drive electronics) hard drive. The IDE hard drive can store the data and programs your computer uses. The drive plugs into a connector on the system board. Although the storage capacity of hard drives varies according to model, any hard drive holds much more than a floppy disk does.
  • Page 32: Removing The Hard Drive

    Removing the Hard Drive To prevent loss of data and damage to the disk, do not remove the hard drive while the computer’s power is on and do not drop or jar the hard drive. To remove the hard drive from the computer: 1.
  • Page 33 4. If you intend to use save to disk mode, see “ Creating a Save to Disk Partition” on page 81. 5. Format your drive and reinstall your files. See the Operating System and Original Driver and Application Restore Instructions that accompanied your system for more information on this.
  • Page 34: Using The Battery

    Using the Battery Your computer uses a smart rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack for power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. The smart battery gives a accurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operating time by enabling effective power management in operating systems that take advantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery.
  • Page 35: Safely Using The Battery

    Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery: Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally: – Expose the equipment to liquid. – Drop, jar, or damage the computer. Use only approved battery chargers Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 212°...
  • Page 36: Installing The Battery

    3. Slide the battery compartment cover straight up and off the computer (Figure 17). Figure 17. Removing the Battery Pack 4. Grasp the tab on the battery and pull the battery out of the compartment. Installing the Battery To install the battery pack: 1.
  • Page 37: Monitoring The Battery Charge

    5. Push the cover straight down until it snaps into place. Figure 18. Installing the Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness settings of the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 3 hours.
  • Page 38: Battery Warnings

    While the battery gauge is displayed, all keys except <Esc> are disabled. The battery gauge closes in a few seconds, or you can press <Esc> to close it. Battery Warnings Your computer gives you the following low-battery warnings (Table 5). Warnings The power LED blinks.
  • Page 39 The above features are valid with Windows 95 or any other APM compliant operating systems. In the case of a Windows 98/ Me or any other ACPI compliant operating system which is running on APM interface, you should adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power management program (Control Panel >...
  • Page 40: Using The Modem

    Using the Modem Depending on the model of the Notebook computer that you have purchased you may or may not have a modem installed in your computer. If you are unsure as to whether or not you have a modem installed look for the Modem Port at the side of your computer.
  • Page 41: Precautions Before Use

    W - Worldwide DAA None - Domestic DAA In the case of Worldwide DAA, modem should pass the individual country’s PTT in order to support that country. Check which countries can be supported by the SENS modem with your local distributor before you use it. Precautions before use If you connect the modem to the digital key-phone line, the modem will be damaged.
  • Page 42: Specification

    Description of 56K There are different standards regarding 56K technology. K56Flex. Technology developed by Rockwell Semiconductor Systems and Lucent Technologies Technology developed by USR (US Robotics, now 3Com) K56Flex and X2 are not interoperable. V.90 Standard. In February 1998, The ITU-T (ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector) agreed on the technical specifications for 56K modems (V.90) and has approved in mid-September, 1998.
  • Page 43: Install The Modem Driver

    56,000 bps ~ 32,000 bps (K56Flex, downstream only, step: 2000 bps) 33,600 bps ~ 2,400 bps (step: 2400 bps) 1,200 bps 300 bps Fax mode support. V.17, V.29, V.27ter, V.21ch2 Fax throughput speed. 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 300 Data compression feature.
  • Page 44: Selecting A Country

    5. Click Finish button when a dialog appears saying that windows has finished installing SENS PT56MDW Modem WDM Driver. 6. Choose "Specify the location of the driver(Advanced) when the Windows ME automatically detects Modem Device and then click Next button. 7.
  • Page 45 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-Click Modems icon. 3. Select SENS PT56MDW Modem in the Diagnostics tab and then click the More Info... button. 4. The modem is properly installed if the contents of Command and Response appear in the More Info...
  • Page 46 (’D’ refers to the CD-ROM driver.) "D:\Win98\Driver\Modemonly\Setup.exe" In this manual, "D" refers to the CD-ROM drive. The directory path is subject to change depending on models. 4. If Windows 98 found SENS PT56MDW Modem driver, click Next button. 5. Click Finish button when a dialog appears saying that installation is completed. 6.
  • Page 47 2. Double-click Modem icon. 3. Go to Diagnostic tab when the Modem Properties dialog appears. 4. Select the port that the modem is installed in and then click the More Info button. The port where your modem is installed may be different from that of the above picture.
  • Page 48 Installing Modem Driver in Windows NT 4.0 (Modem Module Driver) You can install the modem driver as shown in the following. The figures illustrated in this manual may not be identical as those on you system. The figures in this manual were developed using the SENS PT56MDW Modem installation as a reference.
  • Page 49 3. Check if the modem is attached to the communications port correctly. Installing the Modem Driver in Windows Millennium (Modem/LAN Module Driver) Install the Modem Driver You don't need to install the modem driver because WinME already has this Modem driver. But, This driver show modem name as Lucent Win Modem at the device manager.
  • Page 50 2. Double-click the Telephony icon. 3. Go to the My Locations tab of Dialing Properties dialog. Select the country at the I am in this country/region list box. Confirming Installation of the Modem Driver After the modem driver is installed, check if the modem driver is installed properly.
  • Page 51 the Cancel button at this time and follow the instructions below. 1. Insert the CD or floppy diskette that has the modem driver on it. 2. Click the Start button, and then click Run. Locate the directory that contains modem driver and run setup.exe. (In this manual, "D" refers to the CD-ROM drive.) "D:\Win98\Drivers\Modem\Setup.exe"...
  • Page 52 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click Modem icon. 3. Go to Diagnostic tab when the Modem Properties dialog appears. 4. Select the port that the modem is installed in and then click the More Info button.
  • Page 53 Installing Modem Driver in Windows NT 4.0 (Modem/LAN Module Driver) You can install the modem driver as shown in the following. The figures illustrated in this manual may not be identical as those on your system. The figures in this manual were developed using the SENS LT56IDW Modem installation as reference.
  • Page 54 ( In this manual "D" refers to the CD-ROM drive.) "D:\NT4\Drivers\Modem\Setup.exe". 3. Click the Next button when the Modem Installation dialog appears. 4. Select Install new modem driver and components and click the Next button when the Select Components dialog appears. 5.
  • Page 55: Modem Commands

    Modem Commands The SENS Modem includes the basic commands used by the Smart Modem of the Hayes Corporation . Some additional commands have been added to it to improve its capacity. What are AT commands? AT commands are the control commands of Fax modems developed by the Hayes Corporation.
  • Page 56: Using At Commands

    In command mode, you can call by using AT commands and communicate with others by connecting to other modems. You can call this status Data mode or On- line mode. In data mode, You can't use any AT commands except the +++ command, which has +++ at the head.
  • Page 57: Basic At Commands

    The result value can be displayed during communication. Generally, the result will be OK. According to the ATV command, the result can be displayed as Words or numeral letters. (ATV0 : Display as numeral letters, ATV1: Display as English words) Basic AT Commands Repeats the previous command in the buffer Responds manually to incoming RING signals...
  • Page 58 times as specified in n value. If the value of n is '0', ATA command should be entered for auto answer ATS0? Displays S0 register value on the terminal ATX3 Dials after waiting for specified time ATX4 Dials after dial tone is detected Initializes modem AT&F Loads the factory default configuration (profile)
  • Page 59: Using The Lan

    Windows Me has its own Intel 8255x-based PCI Ethernet Adapter (10/100) driver, but install the LAN driver according to the instruction below. 1. Insert the System software CD or the Samsung SEM-2000 MiniPCI LAN Adapter (10/100) disk. 2. From the Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
  • Page 60: Installing The Lan Driver In Windows 98

    2. Click Network Configuration tab, then ensure that Samsung SEM-2000 MiniPCI LAN Adapter is installed. 3. Select TCP/IP->Samsung SEM-2000 MiniPCI LAN Adapter in the The following network components are installed list, and click Properties. 4. From the TCP/IP Properties, click the IP Address tab. Select Specify an IP address and then enter your IP address and the appropriate subnet mask.
  • Page 61 2. Click the Device Manager tab. 3. Double-click Other Devices or Network Adapters in the list area. 4. Double-click a PCI Ethernet Controller(or Intel(R) PRO/100+ PCI adapter). 5. Click the Driver tab, then click Update Driver. 6. Click Next at the Update Device Driver Wizard . 7.
  • Page 62 6. Click the DNS Configuration tab, then select Enable DNS, and enter the host name in the Host, domain name in the Domain and DNS server address in the DNS server Search Order. Click Add. If you use DHCP server, this process is not needed.
  • Page 63: Using System Setup

    Using System Setup The System Setup program enables you to configure your computer hardware and set security and power-savings options. The settings you choose are stored in battery-maintained CMOS memory that saves the information even when the computer’s power is turned off. When your computer is turned back on, it is configured with the values found in this memory.
  • Page 64 Security Power Boot Exit To open a menu, use the left or right arrow keys to select the menu name and then press <Enter>. Table 7 lists the keys you can use to navigate through System Setup. Table 7. System Setup Navigation Keys Navigation <F1>...
  • Page 65: Main Menu

    <F6> <+> or <Space> <F9> <F10> <Enter> A pointer symbol appearing to the left of a field indicates that you can open a submenu from this field. A submenu contains additional options for a field. To open a submenu, highlight the field and press <Enter>. Use the same keys to enter values and move from field to field within submenus as you use within menus.
  • Page 66 System Date: Sets your computer to the date that you specify, usually the current date. Enter the month, day, and year in the form at mm:dd:yyyy. Use the tab key to move between the month, day, and year cells. Use the hyphen key <-> or <Space> bar to decrease or increase the numbers.
  • Page 67: Advanced Menu

    If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select None. Maximum Capacity: Shows the maximum capacity of the drive. This field is for reference only. Multi-Sector Transfers: Sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive.
  • Page 68 Installed O/S: Select the operating system installed on your system which you will use most commonly. An incorrect setting can cause the unexpected system behavior. PS/2 Mouse: Disabled prevents both the touchpad and external PS/2 port fro functioning. Single mouse (default) enables the external PS/2 port or the touchpad, and external PS/2 port has proirity.
  • Page 69: Security Menu

    the Mode field and the Base I/O Address field. Settings for the Base I/O Address are 378 IRQ7(default), 378 IRQ5, 278 IRQ7, 278 IRO5, 3RC IRQ7, and 3RC IRQ5. Settings for the Mode are Output only, Bi-directional, EPP (enhanced parallel port), and ECP (extended capabilities port). Selecting the ECP setting enables you to set the DMA Channel to 1, 2, or 3.
  • Page 70: Power Menu

    Set Supervisor Password:* Enables you to set the supervisor password to control access to the System Setup utility. See ”Creating a Password” on page 74 for instructions on setting a password. Password on boot: Determines whether the computer prompts for a password when starting up.
  • Page 71 at slow speed, when there is no user input or device activity. Choose Customized to alter these settings and Disabled to turn off the Power management function. Idle Mode: Turns on or off the idle mode power savings. On slows down the CPU when the system is not busy.
  • Page 72: Boot Menu

    Monthly: When you start your computer for the first time each month, the prompt appears. Disabled: The prompt never appears. This is the default setting. Boot Menu The Boot menu enables you to select a boot device and set boot options. Logo Screen: Enables (default) or Disables the display of the boot time logo.
  • Page 73: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu Select Exit or press <Exc> from the menu bar to display the Exit menu. Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or a menu bar item to exit this menu.
  • Page 74: Using System Security

    Using System Security This section describes the security options provided with your computer. System Passwords The computer provides two levels of password security: administrative-level (supervisor) and user-level (user). Either password prevents unauthorized acces to the computer. The supervisor password enables full access to all System Setup fields.
  • Page 75: Deleting A Password

    6. Press <Enter> after you have typed your password. The computer prompts you to reenter your password for verification. 7. Type your password again and press <Enter>. A message appears telling you that the changes have been saved. Press <Enter> again to return to the Security menu.
  • Page 76: Requiring A Boot Password

    Requiring a Boot Password After you create a supervisor or user password, you can enable the computer to prompt for a password each time it starts. To enable the prompt, select the option Enabled in the Password on boot field in System Setup.
  • Page 77: Using Power Management Options

    Using Power Management Options Your computer includes power-management options that can help the battery charge last longer and extend the life of the battery, LCD panel, and other components. Power-management options slow down or shut off system components when the components are not being used. Power management may slow down system performance.
  • Page 78: Suspend Mode Precautions

    Suspend Mode The Suspend Timeout field in System Setup enables you to specify the time period the computer can remain idle (no user input or device activity) before the computer enters rest mode. You can disable this option by selecting Off, or you can specify a Suspend Timeout delay time of from 5 to 60 minutes.
  • Page 79: Using Powerprofiler

    If you purchased a new hard drive, make sure that you create a save to disk partition equal to the amount of system memory plus the amount of video memory plus 2 MB before you enable save to disk mode. See ” Creating a Save to Disk Partition”...
  • Page 80 If you disable the Resume on Time field in System Setup, the same field in PowerProfiler is also automatically disabled. An easy way to work with these two fields is to set the resume time to 0 in System Setup and set the actual resume time that you desire in PowerProfiler.
  • Page 81: Creating A Save To Disk Partition

    Creating a Save to Disk Partition Save to Disk Partition enables you to store data from the system and video memory to hard drive during Save To Disk mode for computer shipped with Windows 95, 98 installed. Windows Me does not need this partition. If you want to use a new hard drive to your system, you need to create a Save to Disk Partition area on the new hard drive.
  • Page 82 7. Type the partition size in the blank of 'Enter partition size in Mbytes or percent of disk space (%) to create a Primary DOS Partition...:[ ]' and press Enter. (HDD size) - (Save-To-Disk Partition + 5MB) Eg.) Partition size for 6.4 GB HDD = 6250 - (140 + 5) = 6105 8.
  • Page 83: To (Re)Install Your Operating System

    Restoring your Operating System and Original Applications and Drivers Notebook computers that ship from the factory include System Recover CD-ROM and System Software CD-ROM, which contains a copy of the applications and drivers needed for computer’s operating system. In the unlikely event that programs on the computer hard drive become corrupted or are erased, you can use the System Recovery CD-ROM to reinstall your operating system and then System Software CD-ROM to reinstall your original applications and drivers.
  • Page 84: To (Re)Install Your Original Applications And Drivers

    The System Recovery Utility will destroy all data on your hard disk. If you have any data files or other software that you do not want to lose, make a backup to diskette by using the Backup utility or by copying the files or software directly to diskettes before proceeding.
  • Page 85: Video Features And Configuration

    Video Features and Configuration Your computer includes a TFT LCD or active-matrix display. The capabilities of the screen plus the video drivers installed on the computer determine the quality of the image your LCD can display. The following sections describe the display capabilities of your computer. Resolution and Color Depth The resolution of the LCD is the sharpness of the image it can display.
  • Page 86: Configuring Display Features

    Resolution Supported with 8MB SGRAM (16MB SDRAM) 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, (1600x1200) 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, (1280x1024) All these video modes can be displayed on an external monitor. However, if you disconnect an external monitor that was attached to your computer and then start the computer, the LCD may revert to a different resolution than the one you chose for the external monitor.
  • Page 87: Changing Color Depth And Resolution

    9. Click the Next button. 10. Select the Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want radio button and click the Next button. 11. Select the Show all hardware radio button. 12.
  • Page 88: Changing The Video Driver

    Figure 21. Display properties in Windows NT 4.0 6. To change the colour depth, click the arrow next to Color palette and select the colour depth you want. 7. To change the resolution, click and drag the knob under the Screen area until you select the resolution you want.
  • Page 89: Windows Nt

    Windows 98/ Me: 1. Click on the Start Button. and the Start Menu appears. 2. Select Settings and click on Control Panel, double click on Display. The Display Properties window appears. 3. Select Settings tab. 4. Click the Advanced button. The properties screen for your currently installed video driver appears.
  • Page 90: Windows 2000

    drivers are located or click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install. Click the OK button. "D:\NT4\Drivers\Video". Figure 22. Enter location of the driver files 8. A line similar to the following line appears under the Display option: S3. Savage IX.
  • Page 91 2. Select Settings and click on Control Panel, double click on System. The System Properties window appears. 3. Select Hardware menu. Click the Device Manager button. The Device Manager window appears. 4. Double click Video Controller, The properties screen for your currently installed video driver appears.
  • Page 92 12. Click the Browse button and locate driver you want to install. Click the OK button. 13. Click the Next button to install the new driver and follow any directions on the screen to finish the display properties setting. Using the TV-Out Port This feature is only available with Windows 98/ Me.
  • Page 93 If the TV symbol is greyed out then the system has not detected a TV, check that the TV standard in the System Setup is set correctly and that the TV is turned on and connected properly. And you can not use TV-out port in DOS mode. 12.
  • Page 94 Using Duo View mode Single View mode is used to be the basic display method until now which displays same view on all the display devices connected to a system. While Duo View mode is the ’Extended screen mode’ supported in Windows 98/ Me, which displays separate views on each display devices connected to a system.
  • Page 95 The secondary monitor has a display of 256 colors (color depth) and 640x480 pixels (resolution) at first. The color depth and resolution of primary/secondary monitors are separately changeable. To reset the system to Single View mode; a. Start Display properties. b.
  • Page 96 Table 9. Using several display devices Two Displays Three Displays C = Coprocessor mode only E = No Expansion O = No Overlay R = Same Refresh rate The same CRT controller can not be used for both LCD and Basically, the program should be started in the primary monitor, then you can drag the program to the secondary monitor to use.
  • Page 97 5. The video memory uses one memory pool for two screen and Direct Draw application on Duo View mode in Windows 98. So activating the Direct Draw application which does not support that mode could cause fail in changing mode. 6.
  • Page 98: Working With Pc Cards

    Working with PC Cards By installing PC Cards, you can add functions to your notebook computer similar to those found on add-in boards for desktop computers. Available PC Cards include: Input/output, such as modem, network, pager, video capture, and SCSI cards. Storage, such as hard drive and flash (SRAM) cards.
  • Page 99: Maintaining Pc Cards

    Maintaining PC Cards To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelines: Keep cards away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and liquids. Do not drop, bend, flex, or crush cards when handling. Keep dust, magnets, and static electricity away from PC Cards. When a card is not in use, carry it in its protective carrying case.
  • Page 100 Windows 98/ Me Windows 98/ Me automatically assigns computer resources (such as communication ports and memory addresses) to a PC Card installed in your computer. For further information on configuring a PC Card in Windows 98/ Me, see the index entry PC card in the Windows Help. Windows 98/ Me also handles power management for PC Cards.
  • Page 101 Some of LAN (local-area network) cards can be inserted while the computer is on but should be removed only when the system is turned off. SCSI cards should be inserted at startup to enable Windows NT to find the device attached to the SCSI card. SCSI cards can be removed when the computer is turned off.
  • Page 102: Using Options

    Using Options You can order the following options for your Notebook computer from your authorised reseller: An extra AC adapter. An auto adapter that enables you to charge the computer’s battery and operate the computer while in an automobile. An extra battery pack. An upgraded hard drive.
  • Page 103: Hard Drives

    Hard Drives You can order optional hard drives for your system. A hard drive can be installed in the hard-drive compartment to replace your existing hard drive or you can order a hard drive that fits in the Flex-Bay. See ” Installing a Hard Drive” on page 32 for information on installing a new drive in the hard-drive compartment.
  • Page 104: Memory Modules

    If you are in an automobile, turn on the automobile’s ignition to supply power to the adapter. In some vehicles, power to the cigarette lighter socket is alway on and you do not need to turn on the ignition. If the previous procedures do not activate the adapter, you may need to change the fuse in the adapter.
  • Page 105: Installing A Memory Module

    Be careful in handling the metal plate of the memory door. Installing a Memory Module Handle a memory module carefully. Hold them only by the edges. To install a memory module: 1. Turn the computer over so that the bottom faces up. 2.
  • Page 106 a. Pull the tabs on the connector slot outward slightly, until the edge of the memory module pops up (Figure 26). b. Hold the memory module by the edges and pull it forward out of the compartment. 5. Align the connector on the memory module with the connector of the slot. 6.
  • Page 107: Cd-Rom Drive

    CD-ROM Drive If your system did not ship with a CD-ROM drive included, you can order a drive. See ”Using the CD-ROM Drive” on page 28 for directions on installing the CD- ROM drive. DVD-ROM Drive Module If your system did not ship with a DVD-ROM drive included, you can order a drive.
  • Page 108: About Drivers And System Resources

    About Drivers and System Resources This section gives you basic information about drivers and system IRQs. Drivers A driver is a program that enables the operating system to work with a hardware device. Your computer includes drivers for the audio, video, infrared, touchpad, keyboard, CD-ROM drive, hard drive, floppy drive, and PC Card controller.
  • Page 109 Windows 98/ Me Floppy controller LPT1 (parallel port) CMOS/Clock ACPI bus SCI IRQ Reserved CardBus/Modem Touchpad, PS/2 mouse Numeric data processor IDE 1 (hard drive) IDE 2 (CD-ROM drive) In Windows 98/ Me, you can configure a device so that the device is disabled when you connect your computer to a docking station but enabled when the computer is not connected to the docking station.
  • Page 110 b. When a prompt identifies your pcmcia.sys file as an OEM-installed file and asks you to overwrite the version of the file on your system with the service pack version, click the No button. If you install any future service packs on your computer, make sure that, when you are prompted, you do not overwrite the pcmcia.sys file, or you may be unable to use your computer.
  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you ever have difficulty running your computer, follow these steps: 1. Consult the following sections for advice on how to handle system problems. 2. If steps 1 do not help you to resolve the problem, contact your reseller. Operating Problem This section tells you what to do if you have problems running your computer.
  • Page 112: Infrared Problems

    the microprocessor and the hard drive to slow down when the computer is not busy. Certain software programs “hang” during operations when there is no interaction with the keyboard or peripheral devices. Your computer may be in Suspend or Rest mode. Tap the touchpad to resume from Suspend or press the power button to resume from rest.
  • Page 113: Modem Problems

    Make sure that nothing is obstructing the file transfer path between the computer’s infrared port and the receiving infrared device. If you still cannot transfer a file, see the online help. Modem Problems My modem doesn't connect to services or disconnects during communication If your modem has difficulty in connecting to on-line services and sustaining communications, firstly check the quality of the phone line.
  • Page 114 Depending on telephone line status,or types of Fax machines/ programs that send/receive the Fax, Fax transmission/ reception may not work correctly. In that case, please try other Fax programs. (e.g. Microsoft Fax) 114 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 115: Specifications

    Specifications Table 11 gives the specifications for computers. Dimension * LCD viewing area LCD viewing area (14.1 TFT) LCD viewing area (15” TFT) Width Depth Height Weight (with integrated floppy drive, Li-Ion battery & 14.1” TFT LCD & weight saver) Environment Ambient temperature, operating Ambient temperature, storage...
  • Page 116 Lithium-Ion Smart Battery Normal Weight Nominal open circuit voltage Capacity, typical Charging time, approximate, with computer turned off , typical Charging time, approximate, with computer turned on , typical Average battery life, with no power management enabled External AC Adapter Operating voltage Line frequency Input current...
  • Page 117 Abbreviations Your computer’s documentation uses the following abbreviations: A ..Amperes AC ..Alternating current ACPI ..Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface APM .
  • Page 118 Hz ..Hertz IDE ..Integrated drive electronics in ..Inches I/O ..Input/output IrDA .
  • Page 119 USB ..Universal serial bus V ..Volt VAC ..Voltage alternating current VCC ..Voltage collector current VDC .
  • Page 120 Glossary AC adapter The AC (or alternating current) adapter regulates current coming into your computer from the wall outlet. The current at the wall outlet is alternating current and needs to be changed by the adapter to DC (direct current) before your computer can use it for power.
  • Page 121 Cache memory Cache is very fast, zero-wait-state memory located between the microprocessor and main memory. Cache reduces the average time required by the microprocessor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently accessed data in the cache. CardBus CardBus technology enables the computer to use 32-bit PC Cards.
  • Page 122 DMA (direct memory access) A method of transferring data from a device to memory without having the data pass through the microprocessor. Using DMA can speed up system performance. DPMS Display Power Management Signalling. Displays or monitors that comply with this can be managed by the Power Management features found in the system setup.
  • Page 123 liquid aligns the crystals so that light can or cannot pass through them, creating an image. MB(megabyte) 1,024 kilobytes. Megabit 1,048,576 bits or about 128 kilobytes. Operating system A program that supervises the computer's operation, including handling I/O. Application programs and users can request operating-system services. A user might request operation-system services to copy files or format a disk.
  • Page 124 Refresh rate The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the LCD screen is rewritten to the screen. A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering. Resolution The resolution is the sharpness or clarity of the image on your LCD screen. Resolution is measured by the number of pixels the computer’s screen can display.
  • Page 125: Recording The Computer Hardware Configuration

    Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration In the spaces provided, write the System Setup program settings. If your computer ever loses configuration information, you can enter the information from this section into System Setup to restore it. MAIN MENU Legacy Diskette A: IDE ADAPTER SUBMENU Primary Master : Type:__________...
  • Page 126 ADVANCED MENU Installed O/S: PS/2 Mouse: Screen Expansion: TV Out Mode: Display Configuration: I/O DEVICE CONFIGURATION SUBMENU Serial port: BaseI/O Address Infrared port: BaseI/O Address Mode DMA Channel Parallel port: Mode BaseI/O Address DMA Channel Floppy disk controller: Local Bus IDE adapter: 126 Recording the Computer Hardware Configuration Other/WinNT4.0 Win95/Win98APM...
  • Page 127 Large Disk Access Mode: SECURITY MENU Set password ___________ Password on boot: Fixed disk boot sector: POWER MENU Intel(R) Speedstep(TM) Idle Mode: Suspend Mode: Suspend Timeout: Resume On Modem Ring: Resume On Time: Resume Time:________________________ BOOT MENU Logo Screen: Summary screen: Boot Device Priority: Boot option 1:________________________ Boot option 2:________________________...
  • Page 128 Notices No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. The information within this manual is subject to change without notice. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein;...
  • Page 129: Important Safety Instruction

    Important Safety Instruction Read all of these instructions, and save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 130: Battery Disposal

    • The battery should not be used to power other products. • Do not dispose of a used battery in a fire or incinerator, as an explosion may result. • The battery should be recycled. • Do not subject the battery to temperature should not less than -20 degrees Centigrade or greater than 50 degrees Centigrade.
  • Page 131: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 132: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Part 68 Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement Note: This equipment compiles with part of the FCC rules. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number(REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
  • Page 133: Ctr21 Statement

    This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines, to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other...
  • Page 134 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. CAUTION The laser beam used by this CD-ROM drive unit can be harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to open the unit. All service procedures should be performed by an authorized dealer or distributor. WARNING Never use any optical instruments in conjunction with this unit.
  • Page 135: Power Cord Requirement

    Power Cord Requirement The power cord set (appliance coupler, flexible cord, and wall plug) you received with your computer meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased your equipment. Power cord sets for use in other countries must meet the requirements of the country where you use the computer.
  • Page 136 Switzerland United kingdom United States Notes: * Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F, 3-conductor, 1.0 mm² conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance coupler and wall plug) must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in the country where it will be used.

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