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Notebook PC
Manual Revision: 1.01 E671
Release Date:
March 2001
NOTEBOOK PC
USER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 Product Name: Notebook PC Manual Revision: 1.01 E671 Release Date: March 2001 NOTEBOOK PC USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Statements

    Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Macrovision Corporation Product Notice

    Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) VORSICHT! Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnlichen Typ.
  • Page 4 Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek...
  • Page 5 Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish...

  • Page 6: Ul Safety Notices

    Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC About This User’s Manual ... 12 Notes For This Manual... 12 Caring Information ... 13 Transportation Precautions ... 14 2. KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side ... 16 Bottom Side ... 18 Bottom Component Descriptions ... 19 Left Side ...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents CD/DVD Drive ... 41 Using the CD-ROM Drive ... 42 Laser Safety ... 43 CDRH Regulations ... 43 DVD-ROM Drive Information ... 43 Regional Playback Information ... 44 Region Definitions ... 44 Listening to Audio CD ... 45 Optional External Connections ...
  • Page 9 5. CONFIGURING THE BIOS BIOS Setup Program ... 62 Updating your BIOS ... 63 BIOS Menu Bar ... 63 BIOS Legend Bar ... 63 Main Menu ... 65 Primary Master (sub-menu) ... 67 Primary Slave (sub-menu) ... 69 Advanced Menu ... 70 I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) ...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Notebook Pc

    1. INTRODUCING THE NOTEBOOK PC About This User’s Manual Caring Information Transportation Precautions...

  • Page 12: About This User's Manual

    1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1.

  • Page 13: Caring Information

    Caring Information WARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.

  • Page 14: Transportation Precautions

    1. Introducing the Notebook PC Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph- erals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport.

  • Page 15: Knowing The Parts

    2. KNOWING THE PARTS Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side Front Side...

  • Page 16: Top Side

    2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Instant Launch Keys Left Speaker Microphone Opening the Display Panel One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position when the Notebook PC is not in use.

  • Page 17: Display Panel

    Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling.

  • Page 18: Bottom Side

    2. Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Battery Compartment WARNING! The bottom of the Notebook PC (especially between the battery and hard drive compartments, and cooling fan) can get very hot. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation.

  • Page 19: Bottom Component Descriptions

    2. Knowing the Parts Bottom Component Descriptions The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Cooling Fan & Vent The cooling fan turns ON when the temperature rises past a set threshold. The bottom vent brings outside air into the Notebook PC.

  • Page 20: Left Side

    2. Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. Kensington ® Air Vent Lock Port ® Kensington Lock Port The Kensington ® lock port allows the Notebook PC to be secured using Kensington book PC security products.

  • Page 21: Right Side

    Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. With CD/DVD Drive Module The following describes the components on the right side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above.

  • Page 22: Rear Side

    2. Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. Modem Fast IEEE Port Port IrDA 1394 (RJ-11) (RJ-45) Port Port The following describes the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustra- tion above.

  • Page 23: Parallel Port

    2. Knowing the Parts Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as a printer or a removable drive. External Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro- jector to allow viewing on a larger external display.

  • Page 24: Front Side

    Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the front side of the Notebook PC. Power Indicator Head-Out Power and Charge Indicators The Notebook PC has LEDs on the front to display power status and charge status even when the display panel is lowered.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    3. GETTING STARTED Installing/Removing Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Save-to-Disk Partition Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Using the Keyboard...

  • Page 26: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    3. Getting Started Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, there will be a large opening at the bottom of the Notebook PC. Use the following procedures to install or remove the battery pack.

  • Page 27: Using The Battery Pack

    Using the Battery Pack Before using your Notebook PC on the road Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.

  • Page 28: Power Connection

    3. Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-stan- dard AC power cord to a different standard.

  • Page 29: Powering On The Notebook Pc

    Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen followed by a short beep when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 30: Save-To-Disk Partition

    3. Getting Started Save-to-Disk Partition NOTE: If you use MS Windows ME or 2000, you do not need a Save-to-Disk partition to use hibernation mode. The Notebook PC supports Advanced Power Management to save battery power and extend its work- ing time.

  • Page 31: Instant Launch Keys And Status Indicators

    Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Above the Keyboard Internet Email Prog Prog Key 1 Key 2 Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application. If your Notebook PC is OFF while pressing this button, this function will first turn ON your Notebook PC. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application.

  • Page 32: Using The Keyboard

    3. Getting Started Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. Suspend: Places the Notebook PC in suspend mode (either Save-to-RAM or Save-to-Disk depending on BIOS setup).

  • Page 33: Microsoft Windows™ Keys

    Microsoft Windows™ Keys There are two special Windows™ keys on the keyboard as described below. The key with the Windows™ Logo activates the Start menu located at the bottom left of the Windows™ desktop. The other key, that looks like a Windows™ menu with a small cursor, activates the proper- ties menu and is equivalent to pressing the right mouse button on a Windows™...

  • Page 34: Keyboard As Cursors

    3. Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right.

  • Page 35: Using The Notebook Pc

    4. USING THE NOTEBOOK PC Pointing Device Inserting and Removing a Drive Module Floppy Disk Drive External Connection Traveler’s Drawer CD/DVD Drive Optional External Connections PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem/Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC/Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Processor Upgrades Hard Disk Drive...

  • Page 36: Pointing Device

    4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de- vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, me- chanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still required for working with some application software.
  • Page 37 4. Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color.

  • Page 38: Caring For The Touchpad

    4. Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button.

  • Page 39: Inserting And Removing A Drive Module

    Inserting and Removing a Drive Module To remove a drive module: Unlock the drive module by sliding Drive Lock 2 located on the battery pack towards the front of the Notebook PC from “Lock” to “Unlock” in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration. Slide Drive Lock 1 towards the rear of the Notebook PC (in the direction of the “Release”...

  • Page 40: Traveler's Drawer

    4. Using the Notebook PC Floppy Disk Drive External Connection (optional) For simultaneous CD-ROM and floppy disk drive use without the PortDock, an external floppy disk drive cable is provided. When installing Windows or anti-virus software, simultaneous CD-ROM and floppy disk drive is required to create a rescue disk during installation. Of course you can skip this step and create a rescue disk later after inserting the floppy disk drive but the time required to turn OFF the Notebook PC and back ON makes it inconvenient.

  • Page 41: Cd/Dvd Drive

    CD/DVD Drive NOTE: The terms “CD-ROM” or “CD” are mainly used in all documentation because of its wide familiarity, although “CD/DVD” should be more appropriate since this Note- book PC supports CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM optional modules. The CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) drive can support all the popular formats: Audio/ Music CDs;...

  • Page 42: Using The Cd-Rom Drive

    4. Using the Notebook PC NOTE: It is normal to hear as well as feel the CD spinning with great intensity in the CD drive while data is read. Using the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers.

  • Page 43: Laser Safety

    DVD-ROM Drive Information Overview The Notebook PC comes with an optional DVD-ROM drive or a CD-ROM drive. In order to view DVD titles, you must install the provided MPEG2 video decoder software and the DVD viewer soft- ware included on the DVD module driver support CD. The DVD-ROM drive allows the use of both CD and DVD discs.

  • Page 44: Regional Playback Information

    4. Using the Notebook PC Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication.

  • Page 45: Listening To Audio Cd

    4. Using the Notebook PC Using a CD A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written to or changed on the CD.

  • Page 46: Optional External Connections

    4. Using the Notebook PC Optional External Connections Monitor Out Connection Connecting an external monitor is just like on a standard desktop PC. Just plug in the VGA cable and its ready to use (some Notebook PC configurations may re- External Audio Connections The Notebook PC provides easy access for connecting a stereo headphone, mono mi-...

  • Page 47: Pc Card (Pcmcia) Socket

    PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC has one PC Card (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA) sockets located behind a hinged cover to allow expansion just like a desktop computer expansion slot. This allows you to custom- ize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs. The socket can interface with one Type I or Type II PC card.

  • Page 48: Removing A Pc Card (Pcmcia)

    4. Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. Insert the PC card with the connector side first. When the PC card is fully inserted, the PC card bay door can close normally with- out striking the PC card. Be sure the PC card is level when inserting.

  • Page 49: Modem And Network Connections

    Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wir- ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible).

  • Page 50: Network Connection

    4. Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring.

  • Page 51: Ir Wireless Communication

    IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Knowing the Parts Infrared Data Link Version 1.1 compliance, that allows you to perform point-to-point wireless commu- nications.
  • Page 52 4. Using the Notebook PC CAUTION! Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will de- crease the Notebook PC’s performance. AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.

  • Page 53: Ac Power System

    Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the system approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, main memory size, and the size of the display panel. The “Battery Warning”...

  • Page 54: Power Management Modes

    4. Using the Notebook PC WARNING! Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the power is ON, or if the system has not yet entered into the suspend mode as this may result in the data loss. Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

  • Page 55: Standby Mode

    Standby Mode In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters Standby mode when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through the BIOS Setup. To resume system operation, press any key on the keyboard, touchpad, or external mouse (or moving the mouse).

  • Page 56: Thermal Power Control

    4. Using the Notebook PC Thermal Power Control There are three power control methods for controlling the Notebook PC’s thermal state. These power control cannot be configured by the user and should be known in case the Notebook PC should enter these states.

  • Page 57: System Memory Expansion

    Hard Disk Drive Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drives. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in the PC storage industry. The high speed transfer modes supported are Ultra DMA/66 up to 66MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 16.6MB/sec.

  • Page 58: Second Hard Disk Drive Module

    4. Using the Notebook PC Second Hard Disk Drive Module The convenient design of the Notebook PC allows for the usage of a second hard disk drive in the modular bay. A second hard disk drive allows you to use it as a removable device, for installing dual operating systems, for additional data storage, or to store CDs.

  • Page 59: Securing Your Notebook Pc

    Securing Your Notebook PC For system and hard disk drive security, see BIOS setup “Security”. A third party lock such as the ones ® by Kensington can be used to secure your Notebook PC physically to an unmovable object. The cable wraps around an object and the “T”...

  • Page 61: Configuring The Bios

    5. Configuring the BIOS BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Primary IDE Secondary IDE Advanced Menu I/O Device Configuration Security Menu Power Menu Power Up Control Boot Menu Exit Menu...

  • Page 62: Bios Setup Program

    4. Using the Notebook PC BIOS Setup Program This Notebook PC supports a programmable EEPROM that stores the BIOS software and can be up- dated using the provided flash memory writer utility. This Section will guide you through the BIOS setup program by providing clear explanations for all the options.

  • Page 63: Updating Your Bios

    Updating your BIOS This Notebook PC supports an easy-to-use BIOS update software called WINFLASH which is in- stalled through the provided support CD. If you need help installing or using WINFLASH, refer to the “Driver & Utility Installation Guide”. BIOS Menu Bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.

  • Page 64: General Help

    4. Using the Notebook PC General Help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by simply pressing [F1] or the [Alt] + [H] combi- nation.

  • Page 65: Main Menu

    Main Menu When the Setup program is accessed, the main menu screen appears as shown: System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary Master Primary Slave Video Display Device Installed Memory NOTE: In the following BIOS item descriptions, the item headings in square brackets represent the default settings for those fields.
  • Page 66 4. Using the Notebook PC Video Display Device [LCD & CRT] This field allows you to enable or disable the internal LCD panel or an external CRT monitor, or both. The configuration options are: [LCD & CRT] [LCD] [CRT] Installed Memory [64 MB] (display field) This field displays the amount of extended memory as detected by the system.

  • Page 67: Primary Master (Sub-Menu)

    Primary Master (sub-menu) This field is used to configure the primary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu. Primary Master Type: Cylinders Head...

  • Page 68: Ultra Dma Mode

    4. Using the Notebook PC Cylinders [ This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to User. Heads [ This field configures the number of read/write heads.

  • Page 69: Primary Slave (Sub-Menu)

    Primary Slave (sub-menu) This field is used to configure the secondary IDE drive installed in the system. To configure a hard disk drive, select this sub-menu from the Main menu and press the Enter key to enter this sub-menu. The fields and options on this sub-menu are the same as the previous menu described earlier. Set the type as CD-ROM in this field to support an inserted CD-ROM or DVD drive module.

  • Page 70: Advanced Menu

    4. Using the Notebook PC Advanced Menu Selecting Advanced from the main menu bar display the Advanced menu as shown below. I/O Device Configuration Processor Serial Number Internal Pointing Device Quick Power On Self Test >I/O Device Configuration (described on next page) Pressing [Enter] when this field is highlighted calls up a sub-menu for configuring the Notebook PC’s serial and parallel ports.

  • Page 71: I/O Device Configuration (Sub-Menu)

    I/O Device Configuration (sub-menu) I/O Device Configuration Serial Port A IR Port Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port Mode ECP DMA Select NOTE: The presence of sub-items in this menu is dependent on certain relevant settings. WARNING! Changing the default address and IRQ settings for Serial Port or Parallel Port can cause conflicts with other system devices or installed peripherals.
  • Page 72 4. Using the Notebook PC Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7] This field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port. The configuration options are: [Dis- abled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Mode: [ECP] The Mode field allows you to configure the Notebook PC parallel port transmission mode. The configuration options are: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Mode: When the EPP mode is selected, the standard and bidirectional modes are also avail- able.

  • Page 73: Security Menu

    Security Menu The Notebook PC’s advanced system of security allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the BIOS Setup Program. This Section covers each parameter of the Security Setup. Selecting Security from the menu bar displays the following menu: System Password Password on boot Hard disk Password...

  • Page 74: Password Usage Summary

    4. Using the Notebook PC System Password [Enter] This field allows you to set the password. To set the password, highlight this field and press [Enter]. Type a password and press [Enter]. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored.

  • Page 75: Power Menu

    Power Menu The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to manually enable and adjust certain power saving features of the Notebook PC, which are necessary for systems without APM or ACPI. For Windows 98 with APM or ACPI, all power saving controls are made through the operating system. Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack between charges.

  • Page 76: Start Battery Refreshing

    4. Using the Notebook PC Video Timeout [Disabled] This field allows you to specify the period of inactivity required before the display panel turns off. The configuration options are: [Disabled] [1-2 Min] [2-3 Min] [4-5 Min] [6-7 Min] [8-9 Min] [10-11 Min] [15-16 Min] Hard Disk Timeout [Disabled] This field allows you to specify the period of inactivity required before the hard disk spins down and...

  • Page 77: Boot Menu

    Boot Menu The Boot menu allows the user to specify the order in which the Notebook PC is to check for a device to boot the system. To make changes, select Boot from the menu bar and the following screen appears: 1.

  • Page 78: Exit Menu

    4. Using the Notebook PC Exit Menu Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu: Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults...

  • Page 79: Load Setup Defaults

    4. Using the Notebook PC Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if [F9] is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select Yes to load default values programmed into the BIOS file (the default values may change from one BIOS version to another).

  • Page 81: Appendix

    Appendix PortDock Accessory PortBar Accessory Internal Modem Compliancy Glossary Owner Information...

  • Page 82: Portdock Accessory

    APPENDIX PortDock Accessory This section is provided for the optional PortDock accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the PortDock is to provide a desktop docking solution and extra drive bays for simultaneous CD/DVD- ROM, floppy, and second hard disk drive use. Front View Reset Button ®...

  • Page 83: Features

    Notes • Except for the USB port, the ports on the Notebook PC will not function and should not have any devices (e.g. monitor, mouse, keyboard) connected when using the PortDock. • The PortDock’s power requirements require that a power adapter be connected to the PortDock or to the Notebook PC.

  • Page 84: Docking Solution

    APPENDIX Docking Solution For long-term use of the Notebook PC or if the Notebook PC is intended to be a desktop replacement computer, the PortDock provides a convient docking solution. A desktop PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, stereo speakers, monitor, printer, serial device, and Notebook PC power can all be connected to the PortDock.

  • Page 85: Portbar Accessory

    PortBar Accessory This section is provided for the optional PortBar accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the PortBar is to provide a simple inexpensive desktop docking solution as compared to traditional bulky port replicators. Serial Port Monitor Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard USB Port 1...

  • Page 86: Docking Solution

    APPENDIX Docking Solution For long-term use of the Notebook PC or if the Notebook PC is intended to be a desktop replacement computer, the PortBar provides a convient docking solution. A desktop PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, monitor, printer, serial device, and Notebook PC power can all be connected to the PortBar. Like the PortDock, the PortBar also requires USB devices to be connected to the Notebook PC.

  • Page 87: Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory

    Vehicle/Air Power Adapter Accessory This section is provided for the optional vehicle/air power adapter accessory for the Notebook PC. The main purpose of the vehicle/air power adapter is to provide a source of power for using the Notebook PC and/or charging the Notebook PC’s battery from a 12VDC receptacle such as those found in ve- hicles and certain airplanes.

  • Page 88: Internal Modem Compliancy

    APPENDIX Internal Modem Compliancy Protocols and Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
  • Page 89 This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Pending Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom This information was copied from CETECOM and is supplied without liability. For updates to this table, you may visit http://www.cetecom.de/technologies/ctr_21.html National requirements will apply only if the equipment may use pulse dialling (manufacturers may state in the user guide that the equipment is only intended to support DTMF signalling, which would...
  • Page 90 APPENDIX...

  • Page 91: Glossary

    Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge Diam Area (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA) 0.04 0.0013 13700 0.05...
  • Page 92 APPENDIX BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
  • Page 93 APPENDIX IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. IEEE1394 Also known as iLINK (Sony) or FireWire (Apple).
  • Page 94 APPENDIX POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture.

  • Page 95: Index

    Index AC Power System 53 Air Vent 20 APM and ACPI 54 Battery Pack 26 Battery Power System 53 BIOS Advanced Menu 70 BIOS Legend Bar 63 BIOS Menu Bar 63 BIOS Setup Program 62 Boot Menu 77 Boot Sequence 77 Cylinders 68 Discard Changes 79 DMA Channel 71, 72...
  • Page 96 APPENDIX Macrovision Notice 3 Microphone Jack 24 Microsoft Windows™ Keys 33 Modem and Network Connections 49 Modem Port 22 Monitor Out Connection 46 Mouse or Keyboard Connection 36 Network Connection 50 Nordic Cautions 3 Number Lock 31 Numeric Keypad, alternate 33 Owner Information 98 Parallel Port 23 PC Card (PCMCIA) Sockets 47...
  • Page 97 APPENDIX...

  • Page 98: Owner Information

    APPENDIX Owner Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner’s Name:_______________________ Owner’s Telephone:___________________ Manufacturer:___________________________________ Model:___________________ Retailer:____________________________________ Telephone:___________________ Display Size:______Purchase Date:__________ Serial Number:___________________ Hard Disk Drive Manufacturer:___________________ Capacity:___________________...

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