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Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Infor- mation contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the man- ufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
Preface FCC Statement (Federal Communications Commission) 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment: Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be dam- aged.
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Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong magnetic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Follow the proper working procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and don’t forget to save your work.
Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements: • Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer. • Your AC/DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a Power Safety Warning Before you undertake •...
Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the com- puter. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way.
Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer; use a soft clean cloth. Do not use volatile (petroleum distillates) or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer. Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Doing so may violate your warranty and expose you and the computer to electric shock.
Travel Considerations Packing As you get ready for your trip, run through this list to make sure the system is ready to go: Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged. Power off the computer and peripherals. Close the display panel and make sure it’s latched.
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Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface, and Chapter 8: Troubleshoot- ing, keep these points in mind: Hand-carry the notebook - For security, don’t let it out of your sight. In some areas, computer theft is very common.
Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits is important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time. Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints.
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Preface Lighting Proper lighting and comfortable display viewing angle can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck and shoulders. • Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. • Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly.
Notice ...I FCC Statement ...II Instructions for Care and Operation ... IV Power Safety ... VI Battery Precautions ...VII Cleaning ... VIII Servicing ... VIII Travel Considerations ... IX Quick Start Guide Overview ...1-1 Advanced Users ...1-2 Beginners and Not-So-Advanced Users ...1-2 Warning Boxes ...1-2 Not Included ...1-2 System Software ...1-3...
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Preface Adding a Printer ...2-14 USB Printer ...2-14 Install Instructions: ...2-14 Parallel Printer ...2-14 Power Management Overview ...3-1 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ...3-1 The Power Sources ...3-2 AC/DC Adapter ...3-2 Battery ...3-2 Turning on the Computer ...3-3 Power Schemes ...3-4 System Power Options ...3-6 Hibernate Mode vs.
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WLAN & Bluetooth Combo ...4-13 TV Tuner ...4-13 PC Camera ...4-13 BIOS Utilities Overview ...5-1 The Power-On Self Test (POST) ...5-2 Failing the POST ...5-3 Fatal Errors ...5-3 Non-Fatal Errors ...5-3 The Setup Program ...5-4 Entering Setup ...5-4 Setup Screens ...5-5 Main Menu ...5-6 System Time &...
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Preface Digital TV Broadcast Signal ...7-15 PC Camera ...7-16 PC Camera Driver Installation ...7-16 PC Camera Audio Setup ...7-17 EMAMCAP ...7-19 RAID Setup ...7-21 RAID Mode Setup ...7-22 Troubleshooting Overview ...8-1 Basic Hints and Tips ...8-2 Backup and General Maintenance ...8-3 Viruses ...8-4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software ...8-5 Problems &...
Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer, to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started. The remainder of the manual covers the following: •...
Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide. However you may find it useful to refer to “Drivers & Utilities” on page 4 - on page 6 - 1 in the User’s Manual.
System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre-installed. Where this is not the case, or where you are re-configuring your computer for a different system, you will find this manual refers to the following oper- ating systems: •...
Quick Start Guide System Startup LCD Latches LED Power & Communication Indicators Figure 1 - 1 - Top Panel with LCD Closed Please note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down/Turn Off Computer command from the Start menu in Windows.
System Map: Top View with LCD Panel Open Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft usually prohibited. Make sure the mod- ule(s) are OFF if you are using computer aboard aircraft. The key combination Fn + F11 toggles power to the WLAN module, Fn + F12 to the Bluetooth...
Quick Start Guide LED Indicators The two sets of LED indicators (LED Status Indica- tors and LED Power & Communication Indicators) on the computer display helpful information about the current status of the computer. Table 1 - 1 - LED Status Indicators Icon Color Green...
AP-Key Buttons These buttons access the internet, e-mail or a user-de- fined application with one quick button press. Make sure you install the driver to enable the AP-Key Button functions (refer to “What to Install” on page 4 - Table 1 - 3 - AP-Key Buttons AP-Key Function Activate the Default E-mail Program...
System Map: Front & Rear Views Audio "DJ" Player The built-in standalone audio CD player gives you direct hardware control for audio CDs (MP3 compatible) when the computer is shut down, but has a working power source. To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent(s)/fan intake(s) while the computer is in use.
Quick Start Guide System Map: Left View Figure 1 - 5 Left View S-Video-Out Jack 4 * USB 2.0 Ports 2 * Mini-IEEE 1394a Port Line-In Jack S/PDIF-Out Jack Microphone-In Jack Headphone-Out Jack 10-in-1 Card Reader PC Card Slot 10. Infrared Transceiver (see page Mini-IEEE 1394a Both Mini-IEEE 1394a...
System Map: Right View Changing DVD Regional Codes Go to the Control Panel and double-click System > Hardware (tab), click Device Manager, then click the + next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. Double-click on the DVD-ROM device to bring up the Properties di- alogue box, and select the DVD Region (tab) to bring up the control panel to allow you to adjust the regional code (see...
Quick Start Guide System Map: Bottom View Figure 1 - 7 - Bottom View Battery Vent/Fan Intake Memory (RAM) Cover Hard Disk Cover Sub Woofer Video Card Cover CPU Cover Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery before using it. Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
Quick Start Guide Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel Most of the control panels, utilities and programs within Windows XP are accessed from the Start menu. When you install programs and utilities they will be installed on your hard disk drive, and a shortcut will usually be placed in the Start menu and/or the desktop.
Quick Start Guide Video Features This computer features different PCI Express video card options (see You can switch display devices, and configure display options, from the Display Properties control panel in Windows as long as the appropriate video driver is installed. For more detailed video information Video Driver Controls”...
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Quick Start Guide Figure 1 - 9 - Display Properties Desktop NVIDIA Display Mode Description Single One of the connected displays is used as the display device Clone Both connected displays output the same view Dualview Both connected displays are treated as separate devices, and act as a virtual desktop Table 1 - 5 - Display Options Video Features 1 - 15...
Quick Start Guide Power Management Features The Power Options control panel in Windows (see page 13) allows you to configure power management features for your computer. You may conserve power through individual components such as the monitor or hard disk (by means of Power Schemes), or you may use either Stand by or Hibernate mode to conserve power throughout the system (enable Hibernate support from the control panel as pictured in Figure 1 - 10).
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and compo- nents of the computer: • Hard Disk Drive • Optical Device • 10-in-1 Card Reader •...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Power Safety Before attempting to access any of the inter- components your computer please ensure that the ma- chine is not connected to the AC power, and that the machine is turned off. Also ensure that all peripheral ca- bles, including phone lines, are disconnected...
Optical Device There is a bay for a 5.25" optical (CD/DVD) device (12.7mm height). The ac- tual device will depend on the model you purchased (see on page C - 4). The optical device is usually labeled “Drive D:” and may be used as a boot device if properly set in the BIOS 14).
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer CD Emergency Eject If you need to manually eject a CD (e.g. due to an unexpected power interruption) you may push the end of a straightened paper clip into emergency eject hole. However please do NOT use a sharpened pencil or similar object that may break...
DVD Regional Codes To change the DVD regional codes see page 1 - DVD Regional Coding Region Geographical Location USA, Canada Western Europe, Japan, South Africa, Middle East & Egypt South-East Asia, Taiwan, South Korea, The Philippines, Indonesia, Hong Kong South &...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Operating System Installation Warning If you are installing an operating system (e.g. Windows XP), have a 10-in-1 Card Reader present, make sure to set the Card Reader option in the BIOS to “Disabled”. “Card Reader: (Advanced Menu >...
PC Card Slot The computer is equipped with a PCMCIA 3.3V/5V slot for one type II PC Card. Inserting and Removing PC Cards • Align the PC Card with the slot and push it in until it locks into place. •...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Mouse Driver If you are using an ex- ternal mouse your op- erating system may be able to auto-configure your mouse during its installation or only en- able its basic functions. Be sure to check the device’s user docu- mentation for details.
Configuring the Infrared Settings for FIR To configure your computer for Fast Infrared (FIR) communication follow these steps: Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Start > Control Panel). Double-click Wireless Link (Printers and Other Hardware Category) icon. Click Hardware (tab), and click the Properties button, then click the Advanced (tab).
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Sound Volume Adjustment How high the sound volume can be set de- pends on the setting of volume control within Windows. Click the Volume icon on the taskbar to check the setting. Figure 2 - 7 Realtek Audio Configuration Menus...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer 8 Channel Sound Support If you wish to configure your system for 8 channel sound support, then the fol- lowing ports should be used as outputs. • Side Speaker Out - Connect to S/PDIF Out •...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Disk Eject Warning Don’t try to eject a CD/ DVD while the system is accessing it. This may cause the system to “crash”. Stop the disk first then eject it, or press the stop but- ton twice.
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Audio "DJ" Power Button Previous Track Next Track Shuffle (loop, in order, shuffle) LED Display Play/Pause Stop (press twice to eject the CD/DVD) Volume Down Volume Up 10. Audio Format Indicator 11. Shuffle Mode Indicator 12. Track Indicator Note: The time will be displayed on the LED Display if set in the BIOS (see “Display Time on LED (Advanced Menu >...
Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer Parallel Printer After setting up the printer attach the paral- lel cable to the printer. Connect the printer’s parallel cable to the Parallel port. Turn ON the printer, then the computer. Windows will identify the printer and either load one of its own drivers or ask you to...
Chapter 3: Power Management Overview To conserve power, especially when using the battery, your computer uses the ACPI power management system. Power management conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer (the monitor and hard disk drive) or the whole system. This chapter covers: •...
Power Management Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button If you are using a fully ACPI-compliant (such as Windows XP) you can use the OS’s “Power Options” con- trol panel to set the power button to send the system into Stand by or Hibernate mode (see your OS’s docu- mentation, or...
Turning on the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer. To turn it on simply press the power button on the front panel. When the computer is on, you can use the power button as a Stand by/Hiber- nate/Shutdown hot-key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds (pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the com- puter down).
Power Management Resuming Operation Press a key on the keyboard to have the system resume from Monitor or Hard Disk Stand by. Figure 3 - 1 Power Schemes 3 - 4 Power Schemes Power Schemes You can set your computer to conserve power through individual components by means of Power Schemes.
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Power Management Each Windows Power Scheme will also adjust the processor performance of your machine in order to save power. This is worth bearing in mind if you are experiencing any reduced performance (especially under DC/battery power). Choose the Home/Office Desk scheme for maximum performance when the computer is powered from an AC power source.
Power Management System Power Options You can use the system power options to stop the computer’s operation and restart where you left off. This system features Stand by and Hibernate sleep mode levels (Hibernate mode will need to be enabled by clicking the option in the Hibernate tab in the Power Options control panel - Figure 3 - 2 on page 3 -...
Stand by Stand by saves the least amount of power, but takes the shortest time to return to full operation. During Stand by the hard disk is turned off, and the CPU is made to idle at its slowest speed. All open applications are retained in memo- ry.
Power Management Figure 3 - 3 Power Options (Advanced - Power Buttons) 3 - 8 Configuring the Power Button Configuring the Power Button The power button may be set to send the computer in to either Stand by or Hibernate mode. In Stand by mode, the LED bernate mode the LED will be off.
Battery Information Please follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery. New Battery Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see FAQ” on page 3 - 12 for instructions on how to do this). Battery Life Your computer’s battery life is dependent upon many factors, including the programs you are running, and peripheral devices attached.
Power Management Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery pow- Lower the brightness lev- el of the LCD display. The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it is not pow- ered by the AC/DC adapt- Close modem or commu- nication applications when they are not being...
Proper handling of the Battery Pack • DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances • DO NOT expose the battery to fire or high temperatures, it may explode • DO NOT connect the metal terminals (+, -) to each other Damaged Battery Warning Should you notice any physical defects (e.g.
Power Management Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dis- card used battery ac- cording manufacturer’s structions. 3 - 12 Battery Information Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery? Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery.
Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer’s subsystems. The system takes advantage of some newer hardware compo- nents for which the latest versions of most available operating systems haven’t built in drivers and utili- ties.
Drivers & Utilities What to Install The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual CD-ROM contains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer. The drivers for all the modules (WLAN, Bluetooth, PC Camera and TV Tuner) are on the separate CD-ROMs supplied. Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - 7 lists what you need to install manually according to your choice of the operating system, and it is very important that the driv-...
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Drivers & Utilities Navigate (Browse..) to D: You will notice that many of the instructions for driver installation require you to “Navigate (Browse) to D:”. We assume that you will install all drivers and utilities from the built-in CD device and it is assigned to “Drive D:”.
Drivers & Utilities Service Packs Check the warnings on the following pages regard- ing installation of the appropriate Service Pack for your Windows OS. If you are unsure of the Service Pack currently installed see below. Make sure you have installed the appropriate Service Pack before installing all the drivers.
Authorized Driver Message If you receive a message telling you that the driver you are installing is not authorized (Digital Signa- ture Not Found), just click Yes or Continue Any- way to ignore the message and continue the installation procedure. You will receive this message in cases where the driver has been released after the version of Win- dows you are currently using.
Drivers & Utilities Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Man- ual CD-ROM and the Notebook Driver Installa- tion application will run automatically. If you want to install the driver manually see Installation” on page 4 - Check the driver installation order from 1, on page 4 - 7 (the drivers must be installed...
Drivers & Utilities Windows XP Driver Installation Procedure This section covers driver and utility installation in- structions for Windows XP Home & Professional. Insert the Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Man- ual CD-ROM and click the appropriate driver name from the NoteBook Driver Installation menu and follow the instructions to install the driv- er, or Click Start and navigate (Browse..) to fol- low the manual setup instructions.
Chipset 1. Double-click Chipset. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\00CHIPSET\Setup.exe and click OK. 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3. Click OK to restart the computer. Drivers & Utilities RAID 1. Double-click RAID. Click Start (menu) >...
Drivers & Utilities AMD Processor 1. Double-click AMD. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to D:\Drivers\02AMD\setup.exe and click 2. Click Next > Yes > Next > Next. 3. Click the button “Yes, I want to restart the computer now.”, and click Finish. Video (VGA) 1.
Modem 1. Double-click Modem. Click Start (menu) > Run... and navigate (Browse..) to (one of the following) D:\Drivers\05MODEM\Setup.exe and click 2. Click OK > OK. 3. Click Yes to restart the computer. 4. The modem is now ready for configuration. Modem Country Selection Be sure to check if the modem country selection is ap- propriate for you (Control Panel >...
Module Drivers See the following pages for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your pur- chase option. Wireless LAN See the install procedure in “Intel WLAN Driver Installation” on page 7 - 4 WLAN Driver Installation” on page 7 - WLAN &...
Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities Overview This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer’s built-in software: Diagnostics: The POST (Power-On Self Test) Configuration: The Setup utility If your computer has never been set up, or you are making important changes to the system (e.g.
BIOS Utilities POST OR Phoenix Firstware Screen If you have disabled the Boot Diagnostic Screen POST screen will not appear (see page 11), and the Firstware Screen will appear instead. Figure 5 - 1 POST Screen 5 - 2 The Power-On Self Test (POST) The Power-On Self Test (POST) Each time you turn on the computer, the system takes a few seconds to con- duct a POST, including a quick test of the on-board RAM (memory).
BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST. There are two categories, “fatal” and “non-fatal”. Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there is something seriously wrong with your system. Take the computer to your service representative or authorized service center as soon as possible.
BIOS Utilities The Setup Program The Phoenix Setup program tells the system how to configure itself and man- age basic features and subsystems (e.g. port configuration). Entering Setup To enter Setup, turn on the computer and press F2 during the POST. The prompt (Press F2 to Enter Setup) seen in Figure 5 - 1 on page 5 - 2 is usually...
Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup. Along the top of the screen is a menu bar with five (5) menu headings. When you select a heading, a new screen appears. Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make changes to Setup.
BIOS Utilities Figure 5 - 2 Main Menu 5 - 6 Main Menu Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Main Advanced Security System Time: [22:11:05] System Date: [00/22/2005] IDE Channel 0 Master [FUJITSU MHT2040AT-(PM)] IDE Channel 0 Slave [FUJITSU MHT2040AT-(PM)] IDE Channel 1 Master [TSSTcorpCDW/DVD TS-L462A-] IDE Channel 1 Slave...
BIOS Utilities IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/Slave (Main Menu) Pressing Enter here opens the sub-menu to show the configuration of hard disks and CD/DVD device(s) on the computer’s IDE Channels. Use the Auto (Type:) setting to have the items configured automatically for you. System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu) This item contain information on the system memory, and is not user config- urable.
BIOS Utilities Figure 5 - 3 Advanced Menu 5 - 8 Advanced Menu Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Advanced Security Setup Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction. Advanced Chipset Control I/O Device Configuration Reset Configuration Data: [No]...
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SATA RAID Enable (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) Enable/Disable SATA RAID mode from this menu (see page 7 - 21). PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Advanced Advanced Chipset Control SATA RAID Enable [Enabled] CPU FAN Speed: [Auto] Card Reader: [Enabled] Display Time on LED [Enabled] Help...
BIOS Utilities Card Reader: (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control) This option allows you to enable/disable support for the 10-in-1 Card Read- er. and is “Enabled” by default. However if you are installing an operating system (e.g. Windows XP) it is recommended that you disable the card reader, as otherwise the card reader slots will automatically be defined as drives “C:”...
BIOS Utilities Reset Configuration Data (Advanced Menu) This item is set to No as default. You can change the setting to Yes if you have installed a new add-on which has reconfigured the system, resulting in such a serious system conflict that the operating system is unable to boot. Boot Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu) Use this menu item to enable/disable the Boot-time Diagnostic Screen (or POST screen - see...
BIOS Utilities Figure 5 - 5 Security Menu Security Menu changes make here affect the access to the Setup utility itself, and also access to your ma- chine as it boots up af- ter you turn it on. These settings do not affect your machine or network passwords...
Password on boot: (Security Menu) Specify whether or not a password (supervisor or user password) should be entered to boot the computer. If “Enabled” is selected, only users who enter a correct password can boot the system (see the warning in the sidebar). The default setting is “Disabled”.
Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Help Select Item Exit Select Menu Enter Choosing to Discard Changes, or Exit Discarding Changes, will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup. You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will return the Setup to its original state, and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session.
Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer Overview This chapter contains information on upgrading the computer. Follow the steps outlined to make the desired upgrades. If you have any trouble or prob- lems you can contact your service representative for further help. Before you begin you will need: •...
Upgrading The Computer Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce- dures, make sure that you have turned off the power, discon- nected all peripherals and cables (including telephone lines). It is advisable to also re- move your battery in order to prevent acci- dentally turning...
Removing the Battery If you are confident in undertaking upgrade procedures yourself, for safety reasons it is best to remove the battery. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. Loosen screws Release the battery, and lift the battery out of the battery bay. Upgrading The Computer Warranty Warning Please check with your...
Upgrading The Computer HDD System Warning New HDD’s are blank. Before you begin make sure: You have backed up any data you want to keep from your old HDD. You have all the CD- ROMs and FDDs re- quired to install your oper- ating system programs.
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Release the cable and lift the hard disk assembly computer. Remove screws in order to separate the bracket from the hard disk(s), and disconnect the cable Reverse the process to install a new hard disk(s). up out off the (see sidebar). Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive(s) 6 - 5 Upgrading The Computer Hard Disk Cable...
Upgrading The Computer Memory Sockets If you are installing one memory module then it must be in- stalled in the lower memory socket. Figure 6 - 4 RAM Cover Removal 6 - 6 Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) Upgrading the System Memory (RAM) The computer has two memory sockets for 200 pin Small Outline Dual In-line (SO-DIMM) DDR type memory modules (see total memory size is automatically detected by the POST routine once you...
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Gently pull the two release latches ( socket in the direction indicated by the arrows in The RAM module will pop-up, and you can remove it. Pull the latches to release the second module if necessary. Insert a new module holding it at about a 30° angle and fit the connectors firmly into the memory socket (if you are installing only one RAM module, then it must be inserted into the lower socket only).
Upgrading The Computer Figure 6 - 6 Removing the CD/ DVD Device(s) 6 - 8 Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(s) Upgrading the Optical (CD/DVD) Device(s) Turn off the computer, and turn it over and remove the battery. Locate the hard disk bay cover and remove screws the bay cover.
Modules Chapter 7: Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules (some of which are optional) which may come with your computer, depending on the config- uration purchased. If you are unsure please contact your service representa- tive.
Modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any porta- ble electronic trans- mission devices aboard aircraft is usu- ally prohibited. Make sure the module(s) are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft. 7 - 2 The Wireless LAN & Bluetooth Modules The Wireless LAN &...
Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module Before installing the Wireless LAN driver, make sure that the optional WLAN module is on (the LED will be green). Use the WLAN module key combination Fn + F11 to toggle power to the WLAN module. Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - You will be provided with the appropriate driver CD for your module.
Modules User Guide You can view the User Guides by inserting the Intel PROSet/ Wireless CD-ROM and clicking View User Guides (but- ton) as per Figure 7 - 1. Figure 7 - 1 Intel PROSet/ Wireless 7 - 4 Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module Intel WLAN Driver Installation 1.
Ralink 6833 WLAN Driver Installation 1. Make sure the WLAN module is powered ON. 2. Insert the Wireless LAN CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 3. The program will run automatically. 4. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. 5. Click Finish. 6.
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Modules Figure 7 - 2 Ralink WLAN Utility Help Menu 7 - 6 Mini-PCI Wireless LAN Module...
Modules Bluetooth/WLAN Combo Module Before installing the Bluetooth/WLAN driver, make sure that the optional Bluetooth module/WLAN is on. Use the Bluetooth module key combina- tion Fn + F12 to toggle power to the Bluetooth module. Use the WLAN module key combination Fn + F11 to toggle power to the WLAN module (the LED will be orange for Bluetooth and green for WLAN).
Modules 7 - 8 Bluetooth/WLAN Combo Module MSI 6855B WLAN Driver Installation 1. Make sure the WLAN module is powered ON. 2. Insert the Wireless LAN CD-ROM into the CD/DVD drive. 3. The program will run automatically. 4. Click Install Software (button) and click Next. 5.
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Changing the Control Setting in WinXP The operating system is the default setting for wireless LAN control in Win- dows XP. It is recommended that you switch to use the WlanUtility to control your WLAN connection. Right-click the WLAN icon Connections.
Bluetooth Module Before installing the Bluetooth driver, make sure that the optional Bluetooth module is on (the LED will be orange). Use the Bluetooth module key combination Fn + F12 to toggle power to the WLAN module. Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated Table 4 - 1, on page 4 - Bluetooth Driver Installation 1.
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Modules User Guide View the BlueSoleil User Guides from the Help Menu (or press the F1 key) in the IVT Corporation BlueSo- leil - Main Window control panel. Click BlueSoleil User Guides in the Con- tents tab, and click to select the appropriate User Guide from the panel on the right.
Mini-PCI TV Tuner Module If your purchase includes the optional AverMedia M103 Hybrid Mini-PCI TV Tuner (analog and digital) it will allow you to watch TV, play music CDs, video conference and capture still images and video on your PC. You will need to install the driver and application software as per the instruc- tions overleaf.
Modules AverTV User Guide Insert the AverTV Util- ity CD-ROM and click Acrobat Reader (but- ton) to install the pro- gram (if you have not already done so) to read the AVerTV User Guide. The guide is accessible from the Start >...
Digital TV Broadcast Signal The antenna is the most crucial factor in receiving a clear Digital Terrestrial TV broadcast signal. The passive antenna provided should provide a clear sig- nal when placed beside a window. If the signal is not clear then you can pur- chase an active antenna (it should also be placed beside a window) to improve the signal.
Modules PC Camera & TV Tuner If you have the optional TV Tuner included in your purchase, make sure you install the TV Tuner driver and appli- cation first. After in- stalling the PC Camera driver you will need to select which device to use with the EMAM- CAP program.
PC Camera Audio Setup If you wish to capture video & audio with your camera, it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows. Go to the Start menu and point to Settings (or click Control Panel) and click Control Panel, then double-click the Sounds &...
EMAMCAP The EMAMCAP video viewer can capture video files to .avi format, and is useful for basic general purpose video viewing and testing (a number of com- mercially available programs support advanced video capture features). Run the EMAMCAP program from the Start > Programs/All Programs > USB2.0 1.3 PC Cam menu (it is recommended that you set the capture file before the capture process - see Set Capture File below).
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Modules Figure 7 - 7 Video Image 7 - 20 PC Camera Eliminating Screen Flicker If you find that the video screen in the EMAMCAP program is flickering, you can try to adjust the setting in the Lighting Selection options. Run the EMAMCAP program.
RAID Setup If your purchase includes the RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) option, then see the instructions on the following pages for an introduction to configuring your hard disk(s) in RAID mode, This will allow you to use your hard disks in combination with Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1) for fault tolerance and performance.
Modules Figure 7 - 8 Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control (BIOS) 7 - 22 RAID Setup RAID Mode Setup Install two identical serial hard disk drives Prepare a formatted blank 3.5" 1.44MB floppy diskette, and an external USB floppy disk drive. Create a RAID Driver Diskette by using an operable computer to copy the drvdisk folder from the Device Drivers &...
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Select the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM as the first device in the "Boot priority order" by pressing the <Shift> and <+> keys to move the CD-ROM/DVD- ROM to the top of the order. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot priority order: IDE 1: QSI CD-RW/DVD-ROM SBW242C IDE 0: PCI SCSI: FT TX...
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Modules Figure 7 - 11 VIA RAID BIOS Array Menu Figure 7 - 12 VIA SATA RAID Delete Array 7 - 24 RAID Setup The SATA RAID BIOS Utility will then appear. VIA Tech. VT8237 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 4.93 Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare...
13. Select the Create Array menu option, and press Enter. 14. Choose Select Disk Drives from the menu, and press Enter to select the disk drives. 15. Select an option from the Create Array menu and press Enter. • Auto Setup For Performance - Choose this option to quickly set up a RAID level 0 for best performance OR select the option from the Array Mode RAID...
Modules Operating System Installation Warning If you are installing an operating system (e.g. Windows XP), have a 10-in-1 Card Reader present, make sure to set the Card Reader option in the BIOS to “Disabled”. Figure 7 - 14 RAID Controller OS Select 7 - 26 RAID Setup 16.
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26. Press Enter to continue installing the operating system as normal (see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS). 27. Install the chipset driver as per the instructions in 28. Install the RAID driver as per the instructions in 29.
Troubleshooting Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer, before consulting your service representative, you may want to try to solve the problem yourself. This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions. This can’t anticipate every problem, but you should check here before you panic. If you don’t find the answer in these pages, make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface.
Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a problem when your computer appears not to be working. • Power - Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet? If plugged into a power strip, make sure it is actually working.
Backup and General Maintenance • Always backup your important data, and keep copies of your OS and programs safe, but close to hand. Don’t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases, e.g. in a CD wallet.
Troubleshooting Viruses • Install an Anti-Virus program and keep the definitions file (the file which tells your program which viruses to look for) up to date. New computer viruses are discovered daily, and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data. Anti-Virus programs are commercially available and the definitions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet.
Upgrading and Adding New Hardware/Software • Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing, otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system. • Don’t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if you are not comfortable with what you are doing.
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Troubleshooting • Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components, or software programs. If possible, go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs. •...
Problems & Possible Solutions Problem You turned the power on Battery missing / incorrectly installed. Check the battery bay, make sure the battery is but it doesn’t work. present and seated properly (the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way). Make sure there’s nothing interfering with the battery contacts.
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Troubleshooting Problem The computer feels too hot. Nothing appears screen. No image appears on the external monitor I have plugged in and powered on. 8 - 8 Problems & Possible Solutions Possible Cause - Solution Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the vents/fan intakes are not blocked. If this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour.
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Problem forget boot If you forget the password, you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS. Contact password. your service representative for help. If you choose to set a boot password, NEVER forget your password. The consequences of this could be serious. If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk.
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Troubleshooting Problem The Audio "DJ" CD Player will not turn on (nothing appears on the LED Display of the player). Unwelcome numbers appear when typing. If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change, you can use any standard USB keyboard. The system will detect and enable it automatically.
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Problem Wireless LAN/ The modules are off. Check the LED indicator Bluetooth/ modules (see “LED Indicators” on page 1 - cannot be detected. appropriate AP-Key button in order to enable the modules (see Wireless LAN/ The driver(s) for the module(s) have not been installed. Make sure you have installed the Bluetooth/ modules driver for the appropriate module (see the instructions in...
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks) Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports & jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices, connect to the internet etc. Interface (Ports & Jacks) A - 1...
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Ports and Jacks Item Description Built-In Microphone The built-in microphone allows you to record on your computer DC-In Jack Plug the supplied AC/DC adapter into this jack to power your computer. Serial Port Connect a serial type mouse to this port. Parallel Port Connect a parallel type printer to this port.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description RJ-11 Phone Jack This port connects to the built-in modem. You may plug the telephone line directly into this RJ-11 telephone connection. Note: Broadband (e.g. ADSL) modems usually connect to the LAN port. RJ-45 LAN Jack This port supports LAN (Network) functions.
Interface (Ports & Jacks) Item Description Mini-IEEE 1394a Ports This allows high-speed connection to various peripheral devices, e.g. external disk drives and digital cameras (see note below). IEEE 1394 The Mini-IEEE 1394a ports only support SELF POWERED IEEE 1394 devices. Line-In Jack The Line-In jack allows you to play audio sources through the computer’s speakers.
Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in on page 1 - NVIDIA Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in page 4 - 1. Double-click VGA from the Notebook Driver Installation menu. Click Start (menu) >...
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Taskbar Icon Click the NVIDIA task- bar icon then click NVIDIA Display > Laptop Display bring up the GeForce Go/Quadro control panel. If you cannot see the tray icon , go to the GeForce Go/Quadro FX Go control panel tab and select the Tools item from the Additional Properties...
Additional Properties The items listed in the Additional Properties window allow you to configure your display(s). If the items do not display you can either click the Additional Properties button, or click the icon . Click pin icon to push pin in to keep the menu open.
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Figure B - 3 Screen Examples Help Menus Right-click on many of the items in the tabs to bring up the “What’s This?” button. Click “What’s This?” button to bring up the help menu. B - 4 NVIDIA Display Properties You may make changes to the Display Settings, Color Correction, Video Overlay, Resolutions, Refresh Rates and Screen Rotation by clicking the ap- propriate tab and adjusting the setting.
NVIDIA nView Desktop Manager The nView Desktop Manager allows quick access to control panels for fea- tures such as Desktop Management, Profiles, Hot Keys etc. The Control panel may be accessed as follows. Click Start, point to Settings and click Control Panel (or just click Control Panel).
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Display Wizard Use the Display Wiz- ard in the Desktop Management window to quickly setup and configure any attached displays (see Figure B - B - 4 on page B - 6 Display Devices Display Devices Besides the built-in LCD, you can also use an external monitor/flat panel dis- play or TV as your display device.
Attaching Other Displays If you prefer to use a monitor or flat panel display, connect it to the DVI-Out Port at the rear of the computer. Attach your external monitor to the DVI-Out Port (or TV to the S-Video-Out jack), and turn it on. Go to Additional Properties in the GeForce Go/Quadro FX Go Properties control panel tab (see “NVIDIA Display Properties”...
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls nView Display Mode Options The display options listed under the Prima- ry/Secondary display drop boxes will differ according to the dis- plays attached, and Display Mode chosen. Click Detect Displays (button) to automati- cally update the at- tached display information.
Display Modes Single Display Mode Only one of your displays is used. Clone Mode Clone Mode simply shows an exact copy of the Primary display desktop on the other display(s). This mode will drive multiple displays with the same con- tent and each display device can be configured independently.
NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Detect Displays To get a full range of options from the De- vice Settings menu click the Detect Dis- plays button. Click to select the TV icon, then click the Device Settings button. Figure B - 7 TV Settings B - 10 Enabling TV Display Enabling TV Display...
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NVIDIA Video Driver Controls Set the TV format from the Select TV Format menu. The Advanced option (in Dualview mode) at the bottom of the Select TV Format menu allows you to select TV format by country if you are unsure of your TV format. Figure B - 8 TV Settings and Adjustments...
Specifications Appendix C: Specifications Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press. Certain items (particularly proces- sor types/speeds and CD/DVD device types) may be changed or updated due to the manufacturer's release sched- ule.
Feature Memory Two 64-bit wide DDR Data Channels Two 200 Pin DDR SODIMM Sockets Supporting DDR 400MHz Expandable up to 2GB (Compatible with 1024MB, 512MB, 256MB DDR 400MHz Modules) BIOS One 512KB Flash ROM Video Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 6800 Options NV42M High Performance Graphic Chip 256MB DDR OR DDR-III (DDR3) Video RAM...
Specifications Feature Storage Options One External USB 1.44Mb Floppy Disk Drive One Changeable Primary 2.5" 9.5mm (h) Serial (SATA) or Parallel (PATA) Hard Disk Drive One Changeable Secondary 2.5" 9.5mm (h) Hard Disk Drive (RAID Option in SATA Configura- tion) Supports Serial (SATA) and Parallel (PATA) HDDs RAID 0, RAID 1, HDD Fault Tolerance System in SATA Configuration One Changeable Primary Optical Device Bay - 12.7 mm (h) for Optical CD/DVD Device Drive...
Feature I/O Ports Four USB 2.0 Ports Two Mini-IEEE1394a Ports One S-Video-Out Jack for TV & HDTV Output One Serial Port One Parallel Port (LPT1) Supporting ECP/EPP One Infrared Transceiver (IrDA 1.1/FIR/SIR/ ASKIR) One DVI-Out Port One PS/2 Port (Mouse/Keyboard) One Headphone/Speaker-Out Jack One Microphone-In Jack Communication...
Specifications Feature Power Supports ACPI 2.0 Management Power Full Range AC/DC Adapter – AC in 100~240V, 47~63Hz DC Output 20V, 11 A (220 Watts) Easy Changeable 12-Cell Smart Lithium-Ion 6600mAH/14.8V Main Battery Environmental Temperature Spec Operating: Non-Operating: Physical 397mm (w) * 298mm (d) * 49.5mm (h) Dimensions &...
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