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otebook User Guide FCC Information to User Safety and Care Instructions No matter what your level of experience with computers, please make sure you read the safety and care instructions. This information can help protect you and your computer from possible harm. Radio and television interference Warning: Use the specified shielded power cord and shielded signal cables with this computer, so as not to interfere with radio and television reception.
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otebook User Guide You may find helpful the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission: Interference Handbook (stock number 004- 000-00345-4). This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC20402 Warning: The user must not modify or change this computer without approval.
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otebook User Guide Peripheral Devices Notice Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc) certified to comply with Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
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otebook User Guide (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328 V.1.6.1 :2004 EN 301 489-17 V.1.2.1 :2002 EN 50371: 2002 EN 60950 :2000 EN 55022: 1998+A1 2000+A2 2003 EN 55024: 1998+A1 2001+A2 2003...
otebook User Guide About Your Notebook Computer ongratulation for having purchased your new Professional Multimedia Notebook. This notebook incorporates the strongest features, which integrate the latest technologies available in the notebook industry. Your new notebook computer not only drives today multimedia applications but also be ready for tomorrow ...
otebook User Guide About Your User Guide elcome to your Professional Multimedia Notebook User Guide. This manual covers everything you need to know in learning how to use your computer. This manual also assumes that you know the basic concepts of Windows and the PC.
otebook User Guide Table of Contents ABOUT YOUR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER ..............7 ABOUT YOUR USER GUIDE..................8 INTRODUCTION ....................15 ..................16 EATURE IGHLIGHT ................18 NPACKING THE OMPUTER ................19 NSIDE OF THE OTEBOOK ..............21 RONT IDE OF THE OTEBOOK Notebook Status Icons..................22 Wireless LAN/E-mail LED Icons ...............23 ..............25 IDE OF THE OTEBOOK...
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otebook User Guide Installing the Audio Device Driver..............41 Installing the Modem Device Driver ..............42 Installing ALPS - Touch Pad driver ..............42 Installing the LAN Device Driver ..............43 Installing the Wireless LAN Device Driver and Utility ........43 Installing Cardreader Device Driver ..............44 Installing EzMail Utility ..................44 Installing Power Management Utility..............45 .................46...
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otebook User Guide ................68 SING LASH EMORY ARDS What is Flash Memory Card?................68 FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA ..................71 ..............72 OTEBOOK ULTIMEDIA EATURES ..............72 UDIO OUND YSTEM EATURES .............73 ETTING UP THE UDIO RIVER ROPERTIES ..............73 INDOWS ULTIMEDIA ROGRAMS ..................74 ECORDING OUNDS Using an External Microphone................77 Using the Built-in Combo Drive ................77 ................78...
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otebook User Guide ...................101 SING THE ETUP ..............102 OW TO XIT THE ETUP ROGRAM BIOS................103 OW TO PGRADE THE USING OPTIONS....................105 ......................106 YSTEM PGRADE ..................106 EMORY PGRADE Installing Memory Module ................107 ..................108 PGRADE ..............110 IRELESS ODULE NSTALLATION CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK..............111 ..............112 MPORTANT AFETY...
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otebook User Guide Wireless devices ....................122 AC/DC Power Supply Adapter.................122 Battery......................122 Weight and Dimension..................123...
Introduction 1 Introduction our Notebook PC is a fully Windows compatible portable personal computer. With the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology, this notebook makes a natural traveling companion. With leap of technology and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, entertainment, and professional applications.
otebook User Guide Feature Highlight Before we go to identify each part of your Notebook PC, we will first introduce you to other notable features of your computer. Processing Unit • Your notebook runs on Intel ® Core Duo or Intel ® Core Solo or Intel®...
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Introduction USB 2.0 Provides three USB2.0 ports for fastest I/O data transmission. PCMCIA Provides one PCMCIA slot that allows you to insert one Type II card Audio System Compliant with Intel HD Audio (Azalia 2 channels) PCI Local Bus Architecture •...
otebook User Guide • System Password for User and Supervisor included on the BIOS SETUP Program to protect unauthorized use of your computer. Unpacking the Computer Your computer comes securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. Upon receiving your computer, open the carton and carefully remove the contents.
Introduction The Inside of the Notebook The notebook computer is compact with features on every side. First, look at the inside of the system. The following sections describe inside features. 1. Color Widescreen LCD Display 2.4. Built-in Stereo Speaker 3. Keyboard 5.
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otebook User Guide TFT color LVDS with Widescreen 12.1” 1024x768 (XGA) resolution ⇓ panels. Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size ⇓ panels. LCD display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of ⇓ the LCD. Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop ⇓...
Introduction • Touchpad Pointing Device Microsoft mouse compatible with two Touchpad click buttons. The two select buttons located at each side support tapping selection and dragging functions. These buttons work like a standard computer mouse. Simply move your fingertip over the Glide Pad to control the position of the cursor.
otebook User Guide OTEBOOK TATUS CONS The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current power and operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate the system status. 1. Power Indicator 2. Battery Charging LED 3.
Introduction Lights amber to indicate that the battery is in charging. ⇓ Lights blue to indicate the battery is fully charged. ⇓ Lights off to indicate that no battery has been installed. ⇓ • HDD/ODD Access When LED in blue light indicates that the system is accessing the ⇓...
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otebook User Guide 1. Wireless LAN Access 2. E-mail LED • Wireless LAN access When LED in blue light indicates that the wireless LAN module is activated. When LED lights off, it indicates that the function is disabled. • E-mail LED While your Outlook application is opened, the LED in blue light indicates that you have incoming e-mails.
Introduction The Rear Side of the Notebook The system ports at the back of your notebook computer can connect various devices. Each port is described as followings. 1. DC Power Port 2. Modem Port • DC Power Port Lets you connect the AC power adapter in supplying continuous power to your notebook and recharging the battery.
otebook User Guide 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. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
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Introduction • Locking Device Keyhole Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to physically secure your notebook computer. • VGA Port Lets you attach an external monitor or projector for wider display. You can run the LCD display and the external monitor simultaneously or switch it to monitor only using the display hot-key.
otebook User Guide • PCMCIA Slot Lets you connect various PC cards such as memory card ⇓ Supports both 3V, 5V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards. ⇓ The Right Side of the Notebook The right side of the notebook computer offers the features shown in the following figure.
Introduction • USB 2.0 Ports The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect USB 2.0- compliant devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer. • LAN Port An internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet LAN module connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).
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otebook User Guide • Wireless LAN Compartment This compartment is for installing Wireless LAN module to enable the Wireless LAN function. We strongly suggest that wireless LAN module should be installed only by certified dealer. • Memory Compartment There are two SO-DIMM memory slots. One memory slot is empty for upgrade usage.
Introduction Notebook Accessories AC Adapter The AC Adapter supplies external power to your notebook computer and charges the internal battery pack simultaneously. The AC adapter has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries with different connector outlets.
otebook User Guide 1.10 Notebook Options DVD/CD-RW Combo Device Pack This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data and also can read DVD/CD title. DVD dual (Dual Rewritable DVD combo) Device Pack This device pack combines following two standard packs.
Getting Started Getting Started our Notebook is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get the notebook up and running as quickly as possible. Contact your dealer if they have pre-installed all the needed drivers to fully operate your computer or if there is an update on the driver installation of the notebook.
otebook User Guide Using the Battery Pack The notebook is designed to operate with one of the following power sources: • With AC power using the AC adapter connected to an electrical outlet. • With a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. You should use the AC adapter whenever it is possible, relying on the battery pack only when AC power is unavailable.
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Getting Started Installing the Battery Pack This notebook provides the most convenient way to install the battery pack into your computer. With the extended nose directed toward the compartment, insert and push the battery pack. Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, slide the lock latch to the end of right side to unlock the battery lock latch (1), and slide the battery release latch to the end of left side to release the battery latch (2), then take out the battery pack with your finger (3).
otebook User Guide Replacing the Battery Pack When your notebook estimates that the battery only has enough charge to continue for a few minutes, it will alert you with a battery low warning beep. If you are consuming a lot of power by using the audio system, the ExpressCard slots, the hard disk drives, and optical disk drive, your notebook might run out of charge much sooner than you expect.
Getting Started Connecting the AC Power Source The AC adapter provides external power source to your computer and charges the internal battery pack at the same time. The AC adapter also has an auto- switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the power adapter: Plug the AC power cord into the power socket of the AC power adapter.
otebook User Guide For the power supply of this equipment, an approved power cord has to be used. Make sure the socket and any extension cord(s) you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. Before cleaning the computer, make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies (i.e.
Getting Started After the test, the screen will also display a message "press <F2> to enter SETUP". You don’t need to run this program at the moment as your dealer already made the necessary settings for your computer optimal operation. Refer to Chapter 6 on running the SETUP program later.
otebook User Guide first if they have already installed all the drivers along with the operating system. If not, follow the procedures below: NSTALLING INDOWS FROM PTICAL RIVE To install Windows XP directly from your optical disk drive, please go to Boot menu of BIOS setup menu.
Getting Started Click “Yes” to accept the License Agreement. Click “Next” to continue the following step. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press Finish to restart your system. VGA D NSTALLING THE EVICE RIVER Following is the procedure for installing the Video Accelerator 3D Adapter VGA driver to your computer: Installing VGA device driver for Windows XP...
otebook User Guide where the audio driver is located. Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press “Finish” to restart your system. NSTALLING THE ODEM EVICE...
Getting Started Tick the option "Yes, I want to restart my computer now.", and press Finish to restart your system. LAN D NSTALLING THE EVICE RIVER Please follow the procedures below for installing the LAN driver: Installing LAN driver for Windows XP Click the Start button, then point to Run.
otebook User Guide Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears Tick the option “I accept the terms in the license agreement”, and click Next for further step processing Tick the option “Typical”, and click Next again. Click “OK”...
Getting Started Click the Browse button and specify the directory as. "E:\Drivers\Winxp\EzMail\Ezmail_Setup.exe" Click "OK" to execute the setup program. The Setup box appears. Click “Next” to continue the following steps. Click “Install” to implement setup program to install the utility. Tick the option “Launch EzMail”, and click “Finish”...
otebook User Guide Turning off Your Computer If you are not going to use the computer for a while, it is best to turn off the power of the computer for longer use. Before turning off the power, you need to close first all application programs and shutdown the operating system.
Using Your Notebook Using Your Notebook his chapter describes how to operate the standard built-in features of the notebook that you normally would use in your day-to-day computer work. If you are new to computers and to your operating system, you also need to read the manual for the operating system on how to work with your computer.
otebook User Guide Starting Your Operating System The operating system is a must ingredient in using your computer. Without an operating system, it is like playing chess without the chessboard. It is the platform for all your software application programs to run on. The most popular operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
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Using Your Notebook 1. Function Keys 2. Control Keys 3. Windows Start Menu Key 4. Control Keys 5. Windows Shortcut Key 6. Cursor Control Keys Keyboard Key features and operations are described below: • Function Keys Function keys are application-driven, like F1 through F12 can be found on the keyboard.
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otebook User Guide • Windows keys Use the following two keys to facilitate your work: Start Menu key ⇓ Displays the Start menu. Shortcut/Application key ⇓ Provides quick access to shortcut menus. This key acts like a right mouse button. •...
Using Your Notebook ASIC EYBOARD UNCTIONS Keypad Function Description <Enter> key. Execute a command. Within many text editing application programs, the <Enter> key inserts a hard carriage return, just like what ordinary typewriter does. <Esc> key. Press this key to cancel or escape from a command or function.
otebook User Guide Keypad Function Description <Ctrl> key. Known as the Control key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command. <Alt> key. Known as the Alternate key. Used in most application program in combination with other keys to execute a certain command.
Using Your Notebook CREEN ONTROL Keypad Function Description <Home> key. Moves the cursor to the beginning of a screen or line. <PgUp> key. Moves the cursor up one screen at a time <PgDn> key. Moves the cursor down one screen at a time <End>...
otebook User Guide PECIAL UNCTION The notebook has special system function keys that activate key serving dual functions. When pressed in conjunction with the <Fn> key, these keys set specific system parameters and are sometimes referred to as "hot keys". Keypad Function Description To activate the system into the suspend...
Using Your Notebook Keypad Function Description Decreases the brightness of LCD display incrementally. To shut down or resume the built-in system speaker volume. System will boot to LEOS (Lenovo Operating system) during POST (Power-On Self Test) Using the Glide Pad Pointing Device Your computer comes with a built-in Glide Pad pointing device that is found on the center of the palm-rest surface.
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otebook User Guide 1. Left Selection Button 2. Right Selection Button 3. Glide Pad Glide Pad Features Here how to use the Glide Pad pointing device: The rectangular surface acts like a miniature duplicate of your display screen. To move the mouse cursor, place the finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction.
Using Your Notebook To simulate holding the mouse button down (dragging an icon or selection), use the tap-and-drag gesture. This feels much like a double- click, except that the finger remains on the pad after the second tap: Tap, lift, tap, hold and move. The simulated button remains held as long as the finger remains on the pad.
otebook User Guide OSSIBLE ISPLAY ONFIGURATIONS The table below shows you the possible display resolution you can set when using either the LCD display or the external monitor (CRT): Display Possible Resolution Maximum Colors 12.1” 1024x768 16 million colors TFT LCD 800x600 16 million colors 1024x768 XGA...
Using Your Notebook Knowing the Power Saving Features One of the great features in your notebook computer aside from its superior performance is the ability to save energy power. Your computer is designed to incorporate intelligent and advanced power management functions that turn off power of most components when system is idle or not in use.
otebook User Guide goes into hibernation, Windows saves your entire desktop state before powering down your computer. You don’t need to save and close each document before you put your notebook into hibernation. When you press power button again, system will bring your notebook out of hibernation. You'll find your applications and documents open on your desktop exactly as you left them.
Using Your Notebook have done all of this for you. You can refer to Chapter 6 on how to run the BIOS SETUP program. You can increase the system’s storage capacity by replacing the standard hard disk drive with a drive of greater storage capacity. If you wish to replace your hard disk, contact your local dealer for more information about this dealer-installable device.
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otebook User Guide To remove the disc, press on the center spindle and pull up the disc from the side until the disc snaps out of the spindle lock. If the eject function is disabled by software or a power failure occurs, the Emergency Eject Hole allows you to manually remove a CD from the reader.
Using Your Notebook • Do not write with the hard ball-point pen or apply labels on either side of the CD. • Keep the CD away from direct sunlight or high temperatures. • Clean fingerprints or dust from the CD by wiping it with a soft cloth. The above points also apply to other optical storage media.
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otebook User Guide (I/O) features such as modems and LANs. The features for Type II Cards include following characters: • Type II Extended Cards Many PC cards are Type II extended cards. The extended card has an additional physical component that protrudes beyond the traditional card size.
Using Your Notebook Type III Cards Type III cards are thicker (10.5 mm) than Type II cards and allow no extensions. This notebook does not support Type III Card. HAT IS CardBus is the high-performance 32-bit PCI bus master interface from PCMCIA.
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otebook User Guide Removing PC Cards To remove a PC card from the PCMCIA slot, you should first disable the PCMCIA card setting in the system as described followings: Double click the PC card icon on the right bottom side of the task bar. Select the socket from the list that you want to remove, and click Stop button.
Using Your Notebook PC C AKING ARDS Since PC cards come in different types and brands, making every card work on your computer may not that be easy. PC cards like network, SCSI or multifunction cards (MFC) need additional driver installation and configuration in making the card work.
otebook User Guide Some PC cards require additional system resources. Before inserting a PC card you may have to disable either the USB port, or the 56K internal modem. Check the Windows device manager to ensure that there are no conflicts of resource amount those devices.
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Using Your Notebook Inserting Flash Memory Card To insert a flash memory card into the slot is similar to ExpressCard. You only need to pay more attention whenever insert the flash memory card into the slot with the correct side. For MMC and SD card, you should position the copper connector at the bottom side.
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otebook User Guide Removing Flash Memory Card It is similar to ExpressCard for removing a flash memory card from the slot. You should first disable the card setting in the system as described in the former section. To remove the flash memory card, you should only pull out the card by finger, there is no release button for flash memory slot.
Fun with Multimedia Fun with Multimedia his chapter lets you make full use of all the multimedia features of your computer in having fun and excitement during work or leisure. You will learn how to mix and match the built-in sound system, use Combo drive in creating an exciting full multimedia presentation.
otebook User Guide Notebook Multimedia Features Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that make your computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Your computer is well able to perform all multimedia tasks through the following: • This notebook is powered by Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology •...
Fun with Multimedia • Sound volume adjust by K/B hot-key Setting up the Audio Driver Properties Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your computer, you need first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows. If you bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your dealer have configured the sound driver for you.
otebook User Guide Figure 4-1 Entertainment Programs Group The standard multimedia components are as follows: • Windows Media Player - for playing sound, video and animation files • Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback • Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer For more information on how to operate these multimedia components, run the program and click on the Help menu.
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Fun with Multimedia be played back through the internal speaker or earphone jack using an external speaker, headphone, or earphone set. You can also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real presentation. This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds under Windows operating system.
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otebook User Guide Click Properties in the Options main menu. Click the round button for Recording and tick off each component that list in the "Shows the following Volume Controls" box. Figure 4-3 Audio Properties Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you will select the input device for the recording source.
Fun with Multimedia Figure 4-4 Recording Volume Control SING AN XTERNAL ICROPHONE Your computer allows you to connect an external microphone for high quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the left side of your computer. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow the same procedure for recording voice.
otebook User Guide Figure 4-5 Play Audio CD by Windows Media Player Select the starting point where you want to start recording. Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button. Switch immediately to the Windows Media Player and press the Play button.
Fun with Multimedia For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external amplified speaker or earphone from headphone jack. Always minimize the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear. SING THE INDOWS EDIA LAYER The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Windows Media Player.
otebook User Guide Figure 4-6 Windows Media Player Using DVD DVD is the breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one full-length movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more, the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CD-ROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well.
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Fun with Multimedia You can use Windows Media Player to watch DVDs on your Notebook computer. Like a conventional DVD player, by using the Player, you can skip to specific titles and chapters, play sequences in slow motion, gain access to special features, and switch audio and caption languages.
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otebook User Guide Using Rewritable Optical Disk Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo or DVD+RW combo drive is a device that can write digital data to CD-R and CD-RW or DVD+R and DVD+RW media. With this device, you can backup your own data to CD-R or CD-RW disc for mass data storage and safely retaining.
Connecting to Peripherals Connecting to Peripherals his chapter describes how you attach peripheral devices to your notebook. You can attach a printer or mouse; connect an external monitor and keyboard, or any other peripheral device. You will learn how to use these peripheral devices with the step-by-step instructions depicted in this chapter.
otebook User Guide Using the USB Port USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that enables you to connect multiple devices (such as printers, mice, keyboards, storage devices, joysticks, digital cameras, and video conference cameras, etc.) to your notebook computer, and up to 127 devices can be attached.
Connecting to Peripherals The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use. Using an External Monitor Port Your computer has a 15-pin Monitor port for supporting any external CRT or LCD color monitor.
otebook User Guide If you only want to show the display on the external monitor or projector and shut off the LCD display, you can use the <Fn> + <F3> hot-key to switch display type between LCD and external monitor. Keep pressing the hot-key until you get the display to external monitor only.
Connecting to Peripherals If you use external speakers and experience the sound distortion or feedback, please lower the volume. Some factors is caused by too close locating the microphone and speakers from each other, moving away the external audio option from the unit may also help. Using the LAN Port This notebook comes with an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that connects your computer to other computers/networks through a local...
otebook User Guide Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN is the major breakthrough in computer communication technology. It lets user connect to the LAN environment without using any wire to traditional RJ-45 jack. User can enjoy the wireless connection within the range of Access Point (AP) of LAN.
Connecting to Peripherals Using the Modem Port This notebook comes equipped with a 56K internal fax/data modem that allows you to communicate with others via fax, email, or to connect to an online service or bulletin board. The built-in fax/data modem provides on standard phone connector. To connect the analog phone cable to your modem: Locate the analog phone cable in the accessories box in notebook shipping carton.
Customizing Your Notebook Customizing Your Notebook our computer uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configuration in changing the way your computer performs. This includes you r system time and date, disk drive configuration and password setup. This information is then stored in the CMOS RAM and will remain permanent unless you change it again.
otebook User Guide Running the BIOS Setup Program Your computer is likely to have been properly setup and configured by your dealer prior to delivery. However, you may find it necessary to use the computer’s BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program to change system configuration information, such as the current date and time, or your hard disk drive type.
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Customizing Your Notebook • Item Specific Help The right side of the screen. This area describes each parameter and its available settings. • Menu Bar The top line of the screen. Each of the five selections displays its own screen. •...
otebook User Guide Using the Main Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: :28 :32] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, System Date:...
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Customizing Your Notebook • System Date Allows you to set the system date using the month/date/year format. Enter the current time for reach field and use the <Tab>, <Shift>+<Tab>, or <Enter> key to move from one field or back to another.
otebook User Guide 6.2.1 I HDD S NTERNAL P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit IDE Channel 0 Master [40008MB SATA1] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto]...
Customizing Your Notebook 6.2.2 S ECONDARY ASTER P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Boot Exit IDE Secondary/Master [ 0MB ] Item Specific Help Type: [User] User = you enter...
otebook User Guide Using the Advanced CMOS Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] Enable support for Disable Logo screen:...
Customizing Your Notebook Security Menu Setup P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear...
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otebook User Guide • Set Supervisor Password Supervisor password gives you the authority in accessing the setup utility. You also need to enter this password in system booting and resuming from suspend mode. When you press <Enter> in this field, the Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.
Customizing Your Notebook Using the Boot Setup This item allows you to set the search drive sequence where the system will try to boot up first. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security...
otebook User Guide How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y Main Advanced Security...
Customizing Your Notebook • Save Changes Saves Setup data to CMOS. How to Upgrade the BIOS Your computer uses EPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. To upgrade the BIOS: Insert the BIOS Update diskette into the diskette drive.
Using Options Using Options his chapter describes the advanced features and expandable architecture in your notebook. You can upgrade your system for specific requirements.
otebook User Guide System Upgrade This section provides some steps in doing system upgrade for your notebook computer. The upgrade procedures include the following: Memory Upgrade Your notebook computer offers 200-pin SODIMM (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) at least 256MB DDR2 SDRAM. The memory compartment is located inside your computer.
Using Options Based Memory Installing Memory Total 1024MB 1024MB 2048 MB NSTALLING EMORY ODULE Your computer comes with standard 256 MB, 512MB or 1024MB of synchronous DDR2 SDRAM. You can increase system memory to a maximum of 2048 MB in the system, by installing two small outline double inline memory modules (SO-DIMMs) with installed base memory in the system.
otebook User Guide Locate the memory module into the empty memory module sockets. (Your system comes with one memory module already installed in the socket.) Avoid touching the exposed components inside the system. Doing so may damage the system. Insert the connector of the memory module into the socket. Make sure the notch of the memory module fits the nose of the socket.
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Using Options Take out the hard disk from the compartment by finger carefully Remove the connector from the hard disk gently. Remove the crane screws located at each side of the hard disk. Rotate and tighten the crane screws to the new hard disk. Attach the connector to the new hard disk precisely.
otebook User Guide Please contact dealer or certified technician for changing the hard disk drive. The damage of changing HDD resulting from users may not be under warranty Wireless Module Installation This computer uses mini-PCI wireless LAN module at the bottom of this notebook for wireless connection.
Caring for Your Notebook Caring for Your Notebook our Notebook PC is a fully IBM compatible portable personal computer with the latest features in mobile computing and multimedia technology. Lightweight and compact, your Notebook PC runs on a whole wide range of general business, personal productivity, and professional applications, it is ideal for use in the office, at home, and on the road.
otebook User Guide Important Safety Instructions Portable computers take the most beating from end users. This section gives you detailed information about how to maintain a safe working environment while using the notebook computer. You can maintain its condition and performance by following these guidelines.
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Caring for Your Notebook • While unplugging the power cord, disconnect it by the plug head, not by its wire. • Make sure the socket and any extension cords you may use can support the total current load of all the connected devices. •...
otebook User Guide The notebook computer has dropped and damaged. ⇓ The notebook computer has obvious sign of breakage. ⇓ • Do not leave this notebook computer in an environment unconditioned. Storage temperature above 60ºC (140ºF) may damage the notebook computer.
Caring for Your Notebook Maintaining the LCD Quality When it comes to screen problems, heat plays a big part. After a good working session, the typical routine is to shut the machine and close the cover. But the display surface - no matter what type it is - and the components inside the computer radiates heat;...
otebook User Guide • Use hard disk maintenance programs like Disk Defragmenter of Windows. These reorganize your hard disk by eliminating fragmentation and improving your hard disk access time. • Install a system password in your computer so others won't be able to use the hard disk.
Caring for Your Notebook • You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months. To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh"...
System Specification APPENDIX A System Specification his appendix gives information on the technical and hardware specifications of your computer. Please note that the information mentioned here may not be exactly the same with your computer as specification is subject to change without notice or modifying this manual.
otebook User Guide ROCESSOR • This notebook is powered by Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology • Intel® Core™ Duo processor or Intel® Core™ Solo processor, or Intel® Celeron® M Processor • 2MB/1MB integrated L2 cache for the processor YSTEM EMORY •...
System Specification TORAGE • 2.5” Format 9.5mm High SATA HDD Module; Bus Mastering, Ultra DMA ATA-150 Support for LBA Scheme • Enhanced IDE bootable DVD/CD-ROM drive module • DVD Dual optical disk drive • 4-in-1 (SD, MS, MMC, and MS_Pro) card reader UDIO YSTEM •...
otebook User Guide EYBOARD • Full-sized 83-keys keyboard with Windows systems hot-keys, inverted T- cursor keys, 10 hot keys, 12 function keys, and embedded numeric keypad • Provides international language keyboard BIOS LASH 512K Flash ROM BIOS for easy BIOS upgrade I/O P ORTS •...
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System Specification EIGHT AND IMENSION • 282(W) x 242(D) x 21.7 ~ 36.5(H) mm • Approximately 1.85 kg...
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