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Alienware Sentia 244 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Notebook User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Notice The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. THE MANUFACTURER OR RESELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AND SHALL NOTBE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MANUAL. The information in this user’s manual is protected by copyright laws.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE Symbol s and Conventions Protecting Your Notebook - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Section Summaries GETTI NG TO KNOW THE BASICS Performance Features (1-2,3) System at a Glance (1-4) Top View (1-4,5,6,7) Rear View (1-8, 9) Bottom View (1-10,11) AC Adapter (1-12) LED Status Indicators (1-13)
  • Page 4 Display Problems (2-7) Keyboard and Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems (2-8) CMOS Problems (2-9) Memory Problems (2-10) Modem Problems (2-11) Network Adapter (Ethernet) Problems (2-12) PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems (2-12,13) Performance Problems (2-13,14) Power, Start, and Battery Problems (2-14) Printing Problems (2-15) Firewire (IEEE1394) and USB Problems (2-15) Appendix A Product Specification Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices...

  • Page 5: Symbols And Conventions

    Preface Using This Manual This User’s Manual contains general information about your notebook, hardware and software setup information, trouble-shooting, and technical specifications. Symbols and Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this manual: When keys are to be pressed at the same time, a plus (+) symbol is used. For instance, Fn+F7 means holding Fn and F7 keys at the same time.

  • Page 6: Protecting Your Notebook - Avoid Abusive Handling And Adverse

    Protecting Your Notebook - Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your Investment. Your computer will serve you well if you take good care of it. Do not expose the notebook to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat. Do not subject i t to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 50°C (122°F).

  • Page 7: Section Summaries

    Section Summaries: The following is a summary of the available sections and appendices in this Manual. . Section 1: Getting to know the basics In this section, you will learn the basic operations and features of Your Notebook It gives you a general understanding of the makeup of your Notebook. Section 2: Trouble-Shooting In this section, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Basics

    Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS SECTION 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS This section introduces the features and components of the notebook computer.

  • Page 9: Performance Features

    USER’S MANUAL Performance Features n Ultra-portable Mobile Office The notebook is both thin and light. It offers the ultimate portability with an array of features to serve your computing needs on the go. n High Performance Processor The notebook is equipped with an Intel CENTRINO™...
  • Page 10 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS capacities as the need arises. n Large LCD Display The notebook is equipped with a large 14.1-inch TFT SXGA+ active matrix display panel for clear text and brilliant colors.
  • Page 11 USER’S MANUAL n Audio Capability The audio playback function supports 4-bit 3D stereo expansion for simulated surround 3D audio, 64- voices DirectSound, and uses a hardware- based wave-table. n Communication Features The system provides built-in Ethernet network adapter for local network and 56K modem for peer-to-pear connection or dial-up remote network.

  • Page 12: System At A Glance

    System at a Glance Top View Note: The Turbo Key will have no effect on models that do not support Intel Speed Step function. Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS LCD Latch The LCD latches lock / unlock the LCD panel. LCD Display The panel is where the system content is displayed.
  • Page 13 USER’S MANUAL Suspend LED Flashing green light indicates the notebook is in suspended mode. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) Charger LED The LED indicates the charging status of the battery pack. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.) Power/Suspend Button with Built-in Power LED The power/suspend button turns the notebook on and off and it also acts as a system suspend key.
  • Page 14 10. Stereo Headphone Jack 11. Microphone Jack 12. Email Quick Key 13. My Favorite Quick Launch Key Note: To enable the Internet Hot Key, Email Hot Key, 14. Search Quick Launch Key Search Key, and My Favorite Hot Key in Windows O/S other than XP /2000, you must install the...
  • Page 15 USER’S MANUAL 17. Quick Key Lock Out To prevent accidental pressing of the quick keys, you may slide the button to the right position (locked position) to disable all quick launch key functions. To reverse lock-out, slide the button toward the left. 18.
  • Page 16 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS 26. Built-in Stereo Speakers The built-in speakers output the sound in stereo. 27. LED Status Indicators The LED Status indicators reveal the locking/unlocking of certain key functions and HDD/CD-ROM drive status. (See the LED Status Indicator Section for details.)

  • Page 17: Rear View

    USER’S MANUAL Rear View Ventilation Grill The fan grill is where hot air is vented off. Do not block this airway completely. Battery Pack Warning: The battery pack is a built-in power source for the Do not place any notebook. heavy objects on the top of Modem Port...
  • Page 18 Note: For the system running the Windows NT platform, USB function was not supported. Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS CD-ROM (or DVD-ROM or CD-RW or Combo) Drive and Disk Eject Button and manual eject key hole If your notebook comes with DVD-ROM / Combo drive, you may play DVD movies or regular CD-ROM disk.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

    USER’S MANUAL Bottom View Battery Pack and Battery Latch The battery pack is a built-in power source for the notebook. Pull on the battery latch to release the battery pack. CPU Cover and Ventilation Grills CPU resides underneath the cover. The grills are where air is exchanged in and out of the notebook for internal thermal regulation.
  • Page 20 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Hard Disk Drive Bay This is where the hard disk drive is located. The hard disk drive stores all the system data. The hard disk drive can be upgraded to a larger capacity. Swappable Device Bay The optical disk drive normally resides in this bay.
  • Page 21 USER’S MANUAL AC-DC Adapter DC-out Connector The DC-out connector docks to the power jack (DC-in) on the notebook. LED Lamp The LED lamp appears green when the unit is plugged into a valid AC source. Adapter The adapter converts alternating current into constant direct current and voltage for the notebook PC.

  • Page 22: Led Status Indicators

    Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS LED Status Indicators The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status of your notebook. When a certain function is enabled, an LED will light up. The following section describes its indication. System Indicators LED Graphic Indication Symbol...

  • Page 23: Function (Hot) Keys

    USER’S MANUAL Key Board Features Function (Hot) Keys Graphic Symbol Note: For various system controls, press the Fn (Function) key and the Fx key simultaneously. The Fn key is located at the left-bottom corner on the keyboard. 1-16 Action System Control Fn + F1 Enters Suspend Mode.
  • Page 24 Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS Windows Keys Your keyboard also has two Windows keys: Start Key This key allows you to pull up the Windows Start Menu at the bottom of the taskbar. Application Menu Key This key brings up the popup menu for the application, similar to a click of the right mouse button.

  • Page 25: Touch Pad With Page-Up And Page-Down Function

    USER’S MANUAL Touch Pad (Glide Pad) with Page Up / Page Down Function The built-in touch pad, which is a PS/2-compatible pointing device, senses movement on its surface. As you move your fingertip on the surface of the pad, the cursor responds accordingly.

  • Page 26: Display

    Display Your notebook uses a high performance 14.1-inch active matrix TFT panel that supports SXGA+ high resolution and multi-million colors for comfortable viewing. Adjusting the Display Brightness The notebook uses special key combinations, called hot keys, Note: to control brightness. To maximize your battery Press Fn+F7 to increase the brightness.

  • Page 27: Graphic Controller

    USER’S MANUAL Graphic Controller This notebook comes with an embedded 4X AGP-bus on ® Intel 855GM chipset graphics on a share memory architecture (UMA) (i.e. a portion of the system memory is allocated for graphics engine’s use.) Depending upon the total system memory installed, up to 64MB dynamic video memory allocation can be automatically allocated as graphics frame buffer by video driver.

  • Page 28: Audio Devices

    Audio Devices Your notebook’s Audio is Sound Blaster Pro-compatible. Adjusting the Volume Manually To increase the volume, press Fn+ F5. To decrease the volume, press Fn+F6. Adjusting the Volume in Windows Click the speaker symbol in the taskbar in Windows. Drag the volume control bar up or down to adjust the volume.
  • Page 29 USER’S MANUAL Modem Your notebook comes with a 56K V.92 internal fax/modem and a phone jack (RJ-11), which is located on the front side of your notebook computer. Use a telephone cable to connect the notebook to the telephone wall outlet. Connecting the Modem Note: Some Windows...

  • Page 30: Network Adapter

    Network Adapter Your notebook is equipped with a 10/100Base-T Ethernet network adapter. Connecting the active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the left side of the notebook. This allows you to access and transmit data in the local area network.

  • Page 31: Trouble-Shooting

    Section 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING In this section, you will learn how to solve common hardware and software problems.
  • Page 32 USER’S MANUAL Your notebook has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping. However, incorrect operations and/or mishandling during shipment may cause problems. This section provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter.
  • Page 33 Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility. A faulty setting may cause the system to misbehave. If you are not sure of the changes you made, try to restore all the settings to factory defaults.

  • Page 34: Audio Problems

    USER’S MANUAL Audio Problems No speaker output – Software volume control is turned down in Microsoft Sound System. Double-click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted. Press Fn+F5 Up increase the volume. Turn up the volume dial located at the front edge of the notebook.

  • Page 35: Hard Disk Problems

    Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recognizable If you had just performed a hard disk upgrade, make sure the hard drive connector is not loose and the hard disk drive is also correctly seated. Remove it and reinsert it firmly, and restart your PC.

  • Page 36: Cd-Rom Or Dvd-Rom Problems

    USER’S MANUAL The hard disk takes longer to read a file - If you have been using the drive for a period, the files may be fragmented. Go to [Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter] to perform a disk defragmentation.

  • Page 37: Display Problems

    Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on Make sure the notebook is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes. The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes. Press Fn+F7 to increase the screen brightness. Press Fn+F4 to make sure the notebook is not in the CRT-output only mode.

  • Page 38: Keyboard And Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems

    USER’S MANUAL Keyboard and Pointing Device (Mouse) Problems The built-in keyboard accepts no input - This notebook is designed to use only one keyboard at once time. If you are connecting an external keyboard to the system, the built-in keyboard may not work. Try restarting the system.

  • Page 39: Cmos Problems

    CMOS Problem A message “CMOS Checksum Failure” displays during the booting process - Try to reboot the system. If the message “CMOS Checksum Failure” appears during the booting procedure, it may indicate failure of the CMOS battery. If so, you need to replace the battery. This battery normally lasts one to two years on continuous operation.

  • Page 40: Memory Problems

    USER’S MANUAL Memory Problems The POST does not show an increased memory capacity when you have already installed additional memory - Certain brands of memory module may not be compatible with your system. You should ask your vendor for a list of compatible DIMM. The memory module may not be installed properly.

  • Page 41: Modem Problems

    Modem Problems The built-in modem does not respond - Make sure the modem driver is loaded properly. Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > Modem Settings] and go to Modem Helper. Make sure SmartLink 56K Voice Modem or Uniwill V.90 Modem is listed.

  • Page 42: Network Adapter (Ethernet) Problems

    USER’S MANUAL Network Adapter Problems The Ethernet adapter does not work – Go to [Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager]. Double-click on Network Adapters and check if Intel PRO/100 VE Network connection PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter appears as one of the adapters.

  • Page 43: Performance Problems

    The PC card can not be recognized - Windows NT4.0 does not support PCMCIA (PC Card) function. You may need an external program for this. Make sure the card is fully inserted; the outer end of the card should be even with the edge of the notebook. Remove and insert the PC card again.

  • Page 44: Power, Start, And Battery Problems

    USER’S MANUAL You may be running too many applications. Try to close some applications or increase system memory for higher performance. The processor may have been overheated due to the system’s inability to regulate its internal heat. Make sure the notebook’s ventilation grills are not blocked. Power, Start, and Battery Problems The notebook powers down as soon as it is powered on - Battery power may be extremely low.

  • Page 45: Printing Problems

    Printing Problems The printer does not print - Make sure the cable connection is secured and the printer is powered up. Run the printer self test to see if it reports any problem. Check if the printer displays any error messages. A paper jam may have occurred.

  • Page 46: Appendix A Product Specification

    Appendix A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION APPENDIX A PRODUCT SPECIFICATION...

  • Page 47: System Memory

    USER’S MANUAL Processor and Core Logic ® Processor Intel Centrino™ Pentium uFCPGA package L1 Cache 64KB - 32KB for Instruction cache, 32KB for Write-back Data cache on-die L2 Cache 1MB - Intel Core logic Montara-GM chipset with Graphic, Audio, Modem, and Ethernet controller integrated 400 MHz.
  • Page 48 Hard Disk 2.5-inch format (9.5mm height) hard disk drive Ultra DMA 33/66/100 Audio ICH4-M with integrated audio controller Audio Chipset Sound 64-voice Polyphony Wavetable Synthesizer Capability DirectSound 3D accelerator Full duplex, independent sample rate converter SoundBlaster Pro/16 compatible AC’97 V2.2 compatible Full duplex and independent sample rate converter for audio recording and playback Modem...
  • Page 49 USER’S MANUAL Other Hardware Devices CD-ROM 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module with 24X speed CD-RW 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional) DVD ROM 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional) Combo 5.25-inch format (12.7mm height) fixed module (Optional) Keyboard 87 / 88-key touch-type QWERTY keyboard with embedded numeric keypad...

  • Page 50: Operating System

    BIOS PnP Function AMI PnP BIOS Self Test Power On Self Test DRAM auto-detection, auto-sizing Auto Detection L2 Cache auto-detection Hard disk type auto-detection APM 1.2 (Advanced Power Management) & Power Management ACPI 2.0 (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Other 32bit access, Ultra DMA, PIO5 Mode support Features Multi-boot capability Operating System...

  • Page 51: Appendix B Agency Regulatory Notices

    Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES APPENDIX B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES...
  • Page 52 USER’S MANUAL Federal Communications Commission Notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 53 Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES Canadian Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le present appareil numerique nemet pas de bruits radio electriques depassant les limites applicabl es aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radioelectr ique edicte par le Ministere des...
  • Page 54 USER’S MANUAL SEV (Switzerland) IMQ (Italy) UTE (France) KEMA (The Netherlands) VDE (Germany) NEMKO (Norway) BSMI (Taiwan) CCC (China) PSB (Singapore) PSE (Japan) The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type HO5VV-F 3-conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of 0.03 square inches.
  • Page 55 Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES LISHIN9901A2070 325 ATTENTION: THIS NOTEBOOK COMPUTER POUR UTILISER (AC-DC) AVEC LE MODELE: LISHIN9901A2070 Lithium battery warning This computer contains a lithium battery to power the clock and calendar circuitry. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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