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WinBook FX Manual
FX Chapter 1: Getting Started ___________________ 3
FX Chapter 2: System Tour _____________________10
FX Chapter 3: Mobile Computing _________________27
FX Chapter 4: Communicating ___________________34
FX Chapter 5: Expanding Your System ____________46
FX Chapter 6: Upgrading Your FX ________________53
FX Chapter 7: Maintaining Your FX _______________56
FX Chapter 8: Security __________________________60
FX Chapter 9: The Setup Program _________________64
FX Chapter 10: Solving Problems _________________87
FX Appendix A: Specifications ___________________115
FX Appendix B: Setup Program Summary __________119
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  • Page 1 WinBook FX Manual FX Chapter 1: Getting Started ___________________ 3 FX Chapter 2: System Tour _____________________10 FX Chapter 3: Mobile Computing _________________27 FX Chapter 4: Communicating ___________________34 FX Chapter 5: Expanding Your System ____________46 FX Chapter 6: Upgrading Your FX ________________53...

  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    WinBook Computer Corporation is a subsidiary of Micro Electronics Inc. WinBook and WinBook FX are registered trademarks of Micro Electronics, Inc. MS-DOS and Windows 95 are trademarks of Microsoft.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    You can work where there is no electrical outlet or during a power failure. You can use your WinBook FX in your car our outdoors. You can take notes while you are at a meeting or class.
  • Page 4 WinBook FX will light up indicating that the battery is being charged. NOTE: The battery in your WinBook FX will have lost some charge since it left the factory, so WinBook FX...

  • Page 5: Adjusting Display Brightness

    WinBook FX for the first time. See "Charging the Battery" in this chapter. Starting Up Starting up the WinBook FX and Windows 95 Locate the display panel latch on the WinBook FX and slide it to the right. Gently lift the display panel open.
  • Page 6 Although the TouchPad will work fine with the Windows 95 standard PS/2 mouse driver, you may want to use the enhanced driver included in the WinBook FX with Touch Pad option installed. This drier allows you to more accurately control the special actions of the TouchPad such as the tap and the double-taps.
  • Page 7 Arcade Player This is an application from Mediamatics Corporation that allows you to playback MPEG files on your WinBook FX. These files can be from a CD-ROM, the Internet, or any other sources of standard MPEG-1 files. Also provided by this application is the capability of playing CDV disks (Compact Disc Video) using the CD-ROM inside your WinBook FX.
  • Page 8 It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the primary battery with the system off. The WinBook FX should run for at least 2 hours on a fully charged primary battery. Refer to "Monitoring Battery Charge" and the Battery Warnings table in Chapter 3 for indicators of low battery charge.
  • Page 9 1-10] Swapping the CD-ROM and Floppy Drives The WinBook FX will arrive with the CD-ROM Drive installed in the Media Bay. To use floppy disks, you must remove the CD-ROM Drive and install the Floppy Disk Drive module. You can swap modules under the following conditions: The WinBook FX is OFF, not charging the battery, and unplugged, or is OFF and charging the battery.
  • Page 10 When the battery is low, this LED will flash. (See the Battery Warnings table in Chapter 3). Power LED Indicates when the WinBook FX is on, and flashes when the system is in Suspend mode. See Chapter 3, Mobile Computing, for information on the Suspend mode.
  • Page 11 The system will turn off and you can reboot it. You can also use this switch to put your WinBook FX in Suspend to RAM mode. To do this you must first make a setting on the Power Savings menu of the Setup Program. See Chapter 9, Using the Setup Program, for details.
  • Page 12 Allows standard QWERTY – Style input. Main Battery The battery module that is seated in a bay accessible at the front of the WinBook FX chassis. TouchPad and Buttons Allow pointing input to the WinBook FX. The 2 buttons correspond to the 2 buttons on a mouse.
  • Page 13 Allows connection of a microphone to the WinBook FX. See Chapter 5, Expanding Your System, for more information. Audio Line-In Jack This connects the WinBook FX to external audio sources such as a tape player. See Chapter 5, Expanding Your System, for more information.[FX 2-6] External Speaker Jack This connects external audio speakers.
  • Page 14 This connects the WinBook FX to printers and other standard parallel port devices. See Chapter 5, Expanding Your System, for more information. Docking Station Port This allows the WinBook FX to be connected to mini or full sized docking stations.

  • Page 15: Mouse Buttons

    Holds the primary battery cartridge in place. When inserting the battery cartridge, make sure the release latch clicks shut. For information on batteries, see Chapter 3, Mobile Computing. RAM Compartment Houses the WinBook FX’s RAM modules. See Chapter 6, Upgrading Your WinBook FX, for information on RAM upgrades. Media Bay Release Latch Holds the module in the bay in place.

  • Page 16: The Keyboard

    The Keyboard The WinBook FX comes equipped with an 81 key, low profile keyboard that features an embedded numeric keypad and a full array of special function keys. The built-in keyboard provides all the functions of a full size 1010key keyboard.
  • Page 17 Page keys: Hold down the <Fn> key when using the page keys. Word processor programs commonly use these keys to move the cursor the width and length of an entire page. [FX 2-11] Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad consists of a set of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient.

  • Page 18: Special Function Keys

    Left Windows key: This key will bring up the Start menu when pressed in Windows 95. Right Windows key: The function of this key will vary depending on applications. Usually it will bring up a program menu option. Microsoft refers to this key as the program key.[FX 2-14] Special Function Keys...
  • Page 19 The WinBook FX offers convenient keyboard controls. Some of these are permanent because turning the WinBook FX on an off does not affect them. Others are temporary and must be reset when the WinBook FX is powered back on. Special function keys fall into 4 categories: Display Controls, Power Controls, Audio Controls, and Miscellaneous Controls.
  • Page 20 <Alt> key. [FX 2-16] Beeps When you power-on your WinBook FX, you may hear a series of beeps (audible indicators) from the speakers indicating there is a problem. These are summarized in the table below.
  • Page 21 [FX 2-7] Popup Status Window The WinBook FX’s Popup Status window allows you to monitor the battery charge for main and secondary batteries, and the status of power management. The Popup Status window will also show whether the Mute function (<Fn> + <F6>) is enabled.
  • Page 22 [FX 2-18] Hardware Specifications for Installing Software Some programs will request information about your system. Refer to the table below for information you’re likely to need.

  • Page 23: Hardware Features

    [FX 2-19] Hardware Features The WinBook FX is designed to provide you with a portable computer that is compact, convenient, and powerful. The WinBook FX’s state-of-the-art features include: Fast Intel Pentium processor at 100, 120, or 133MHz. An SPGA socket allows for future CPU upgrades.

  • Page 24: Software Features

    Carrying cases (contact Sales for information). Second battery pack that can be exchanged with the Floppy Disk Drive module (NiMH or Lithium). Memory upgrade modules available in two sizes: 8MB and 16MB modules. Car adapter to plug the WinBook FX into a car cigarette lighter.
  • Page 25 PCMCIA cards including modems, Lan cards, SCSI cards. Functions Summary Your WinBook FX performs the following functions using programs built into the Windows 95 operating system, or with software applications you can purchase from various vendors. Included with Windows 95 Operating System...
  • Page 26 FX Chapter 3...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

    Never check your WinBook FX in as luggage when you are traveling. Even the toughest carrying case won’t protect it from rough handling. Although it is tempting to pack your WinBook FX in your luggage, it is apt to result in a broken system. The best solution is to carry the WinBook FX with you.
  • Page 28 Never pack your WinBook FX in your luggage or check it in as luggage at the airport. It is best to carry the WinBook FX with you to prevent damage to the system. WARNING: DO NOT take your WinBook FX through airport metal detectors.
  • Page 29 Slide the release catch to the right, then pull the battery out of the battery compartment. Align the fresh battery module, then slide it in. Make sure that the release catch is in place and that the edge of the battery is flush with the front of your WinBook FX.[FX 3-6]...
  • Page 30 Changing the Secondary Battery To remove and replace a secondary battery from the Media Bay, turn off the WinBook FX or put it in Suspend mode. Never remove the battery when the system is on. Then follow the instructions for changing Media Bay modules presented in Chapter 1, Getting Started.
  • Page 31 Maximum Battery Life Maximum Performance Media Customize This choice can be made on the Power Management menu in the Setup Program. Your WinBook FX comes from the factory defaulting to Maximum Battery Life when Power Management is enabled.[FX 3-9] Power Savings Settings...
  • Page 32 You can manually put the WinBook FX in Standby mode by pressing the <Fn> + <F3> keys at the same time.
  • Page 33 Suspend to Disk In Suspend to Disk mode, the WinBook FX copies the contents of the main and video memories to disk, and virtually turns itself off. This mode saves the most power, but it is slower to suspend and resume.

  • Page 34: Using The Modem

    Digital phone systems typically involve building or company-specific PBX (Private Branch eXchange) systems. Some PBX systems can use voltages that will damage the analog modem in the WinBook FX. Before you hook up your modem in a hotel or at a new office, check with...
  • Page 35 If your system does not include an internal modem, you can purchase a 28.8 PCMCIA modem to use instead. If you have purchased the WinBook FX with an internal modem, it will be automatically set up for use in Windows 95. If you have elected to use a PCMCIA modem, you will have to set up Windows 95 to work with this card.
  • Page 36 If your modem software drivers are already installed, you will see a screen like the one below. Once your modem is installed, click on Properties to see how it is set up. A screen like the one here will appear.[FX 4-5]...
  • Page 37 For a detailed description of these specific settings, consult your modem manual or Windows 95 User’s Guide.[FX 4-6] When you are finished checking your modem configurations, click on the OK button to return to the main modem Setup screen (shown as the Modem Properties).
  • Page 38 At this point you should fill in the information regarding your local environment and then click on the OK button to complete the final installation.[FX 4-7] ADDING WINDOWS 95 PROGRAMS Throughout this section we will be referring to the communications applications included with Windows 95.
  • Page 39 Windows 95 desktop. USING THE PHONE DIALER You can use Phone Dialer to place calls from your WinBook FX with the internal modem or the PCMCIA modem. This speed dialing feature is useful when you can’t remember phone numbers, or when you want to dial a phone number quickly.

  • Page 40: Microsoft Exchange

    Using Briefcase in Windows 95, you can update files on your main computer when you’ve worked on copies of these files away from y our office or home on your WinBook FX. Or you can update files on your WinBook FX from files on your main computer.

  • Page 41: Sending And Receiving Faxes

    GETTING FAXES YOU WEREN’T EXPECTING If you don’t have a separate phone line for your WinBook FX, there may be times when you answer an incoming phone call and hear tones indicating a fax machine is trying to send you a message.

  • Page 42: Online Services

    Choosing the Phone icon causes the Microsoft Fax Status window to appear on your desktop. Choose the Answer Now button in the Microsoft Fax Status window to cause the WinBook FX to connect to the phone line and receive the fax.

  • Page 43: Internet Access

    You can also compose e-mail messages while you are on-line. Other people can send you e-mail when you are off –line. When you connect [FX 4-15] to your e-mail service, you can read your messages while on-line, or you can download your messages and read them later when you are off-line.
  • Page 44 You can use HyperTerminal to dial, connect, and communicate with Bulletin Board Services. See "Using HyperTerminal" above for more information. If you think you may need a software driver that was not included with your WinBook FX when you received it, contact Technical Support at the number listed on the "Read-Me-First" card.
  • Page 45 PC Card manufacturer to see if it supports your phone. Once you have the PC card hooked up with your cellular phone and your WinBook FX, you can send and receive faxes, access e-mail or surf the Internet without having to find a phone jack.

  • Page 46: Chapter 5: Expanding Your System

    WinBook FX. The external keyboard must be compatible with the PS/2 jack on the back of the WinBook FX. The PS/2 jack is the small round socket located on the right side of the back of WinBook FX.
  • Page 47 Connecting the Printer Open the large I/O door on the back of the WinBook FX. This is the I/O door located on the left side as you face the back of the WinBook FX. Refer to the rear view in Chapter 2, System Tour.
  • Page 48 If you use a serial mouse, connect the mouse to the serial port located behind the small I/O door on the backside of the WinBook FX. The small I/O door is located on the right side of the WinBook FX as you face the backside. The serial port is the left connector inside of the small bay.[FX 5-6]...

  • Page 49: Multimedia Sound System

    Windows 95 will search for your serial mouse and add a driver to operate it. MULTIMEDIA SOUND SYSTEM The WinBook FX’s built-in audio capabilities allow you to take advantage of a wide range of educational and entertainment multimedia software without the additional costs of add-on cards and peripheral hardware.

  • Page 50: External Speakers

    You can connect an external audio source such as a stereo tape deck or CD player to the Line-In jack. In addition to the WinBook FX’s built-in speakers, you can connect external stereo speakers or headphones to the External Speaker jack.

  • Page 51: Serial Port Devices

    The serial port is located at the back of the WinBook FX. Refer to the rear view of the WinBook FX in Chapter 2, System Tour. Note that the WinBook FX’s serial ort uses a DB-9 type connector.
  • Page 52 Enhanced Capabilities Port, your application must be ECP aware. Use Enhanced Capabilities mode for devices such as a LAN adapter or a Tape Backup device. [FX 5-12] FX Chapter 6...

  • Page 53: Additional Memory Modules

    As you are undoubtedly aware, the latest and greatest CPU of today will seem antiquated in a few years. To help you protect your investment, the WinBook FX uses a socket for the CPU. This allows you to upgrade to faster processors, as they become available.

  • Page 54: Firmware Updates

    Technical Support about which PC Cards are certain to be compatible with the WinBook FX and Windows 95. PCMCIA cards are classified as Type I, II, and III. The WinBook FX has 2 PCMCIA sockets that will support the following configurations:...
  • Page 55 The PCMCIA compatible card sockets are located on the right side of the WinBook FX. Refer to the right view illustration in Chapter 2, System Tour.[FX 6-4] Inserting a PCMCIA Compatible Card Drop the panel door to access the PCMCIA sockets.

  • Page 56: About This Chapter

    7-2] Temperature Effects on Batteries The batteries are specified to work from 41º to 95ºF (5º to 35ºC). Running your WinBook FX in temperatures below 41ºF or above 95ºF will reduce the battery life.

  • Page 57: Maintenance Procedures

    7-3] Electromagnetic Interference In certain places such as airplanes, you may be asked to turn off your WinBook FX to avoid any possibility of interference with communications equipment. Normally, your WinBook FX should not create interference problems for household or office electronics equipment. However, connecting your WinBook FX to other computer devices might create interference with a nearby TV or radio.
  • Page 58 If you frequently run the battery all the way down during normal use, you don’t have to do this procedure. Battery cycling is described more fully in the "Fast Fixes" section of Chapter Use Virus Detection Utilities Viruses are a serious threat to you r WinBook FX’s data and software. Be sure to run a virus...
  • Page 59 See the "Viruses" section in Chapter 8, Security.[FX 7-6] Run Windows 95 Defragmenter and ScanDisk Utilities To keep your hard disk drive running efficiently, use the Windows 95 Defragmenter and ScanDisk utilities regularly.

  • Page 60: Chapter 8: Security

    PROTECTION AGAINST THEFT The best way to protect your WinBook FX from theft is to disguise it in a carrying case or bag. If the bag looks like one that should hold a notebook computer, it may become a thief’s target. The bag or case that you choose should have adequate padding to help prevent damage in the event that you drop it.

  • Page 61: Hard Disk Encryption

    Startup Password, you must type it in each time you start Windows 95.[FX 8-4] If the WinBook FX powers down as a result of a low battery or power failure, when the power is restored, Windows 95 will pause and wait for a password before completing the startup.
  • Page 62 Even if you use Window 95 or the WinBook FX’s Setup Program to enter passwords, your hard disk drive is not protected. There are applications available that allow you to encrypt the hard disk and avoid possible theft of personal or proprietary information.
  • Page 63 NOTE: The WinBook FX is typically set up to look for a boot floppy disk before it starts to boot from the hard disk drive. This setting supports use of a backup boot floppy disk. To check this setting, go to the Main menu of the Setup Program as shown in Chapter 9, Using the Setup Program.

  • Page 64: Chapter 9: Using The Setup Program

    When turning on the WinBook FX for the first time, you may get a message prompting you to run the Setup Program. A warning message may appear on the screen that the hardware configuration is changed or that the Power-On Self Test (POST) fails.

  • Page 65: Accessing The Setup Program

    You want to change the password or make other changes to the security setup. ACCESSING THE SETUP PROGRAM To access the Setup Program: Press the <F2> key after the WinBook FX is through its POST (Power-On Self Test). You’ll know POST is over after you see the memory test information on the screen.[FX 9-4]...

  • Page 66: Launching Submenus

    9-5] F1 Help Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10 Previous Values Setup Program Keys [FX 9-6] LAUNCHING SUBMENUS Note that a pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can launch submenus from this field.

  • Page 67: General Help

    Help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, or press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the Help window, press the <Enter> or the <Esc> key.[FX 9-7] THE MAIN MENU...
  • Page 68 This is the Main menu of the Setup Program. You can make changes to the WinBook FX’s system configuration from this menu. Main Menu Fields: Each of the fields in the Main menu is discussed below: System Time Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, and second.
  • Page 69 Each of the other 2 submenus configures the IDE Adapter 1 Master and Slave devices. Although these are never installed in the WinBook FX, they may be installed in the docking station at some point, so we will give you the configuration option to support this.
  • Page 70 Write Precomp Refer to your drive’s documentation, or look on the drive to determine the correct value to enter for this field. To make changes to this field, you must set the Type field to User.[FX 9-11] Multi-Sector Transfers This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest number supported by the drive.
  • Page 71 IDE. Configuration options are shown below. The default value for this field is Disabled. Disabled Enabled [FX 9-12] Transfer Mode This field allows you to select the method for transferring data between the hard disk and system memory. If the system has successfully detected the drive automatically, you will not need to adjust the field.
  • Page 72 DRAM.[FX 9-14] Boot Sequence This field allows you to set the booting sequence of the WinBook FX. You can choose one of the 3 settings below. The default value for this field is A: then C:.

  • Page 73: The Advanced Menu

    Extended Memory This field displays the amount of extended memory detected by the system during boot-up. You do not need to make changes to this field. This is a display-only field.[FX 9-15] THE ADVANCED MENU Selecting Advanced from the Menu Bar displays the Advanced menu. The Advanced menu contains 4 fields as shown below.
  • Page 74 Each field on this submenu is covered below. Modem This field allows you to set the WinBook FX’s modem for a particularly COM port. The available options are listed below. The default for this field is COM3. COM1...
  • Page 75 COM4 [FX 9-17] Parallel Port Address This field allows you to assign an LPT Port to the Parallel Port. The available options are listed below. The default for this field is LPT1. LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 Disabled Parallel Port Mode This field sets the mode of the Parallel Port. The available options are listed below. The default for this field is Output Only.

  • Page 76: The Security Menu

    Advanced Menu Fields Continued Plug and Play OS This field allows the WinBook FX’s operating system to identify hardware when it is installed. When the operating system identifies the newly installed device, it make s changes to the WinBook FX’s Setup and selects appropriate drivers for that device. The default value for this field is Yes.
  • Page 77 The WinBook FX’s advanced system of security allows you to set 2 different passwords to prevent unauthorized access to system resources, data, and the Setup Program. From this menu you can also enable a boot password, diskette access password, a system backup reminder and a virus check reminder.
  • Page 78 WARNING: Write down your password. If you lose your password, you will be locked out. There is no way to clear or retrieve passwords once they are saved. If you lose your password, you must send the WinBook FX to us for service in order to unlock the password. Set User Password This field allows you to set the User password.
  • Page 79 When this option is enabled, the system will require a password before boot-up. This option requires prior setting of the Supervisor password. The options for this field are listed below. [FX 9-23]The default value for this field is Disabled. Disabled Enabled NOTE: This field entry affects booting.

  • Page 80: Power Savings Menu

    "Y".[FX 9-26] POWER SAVINGS MENU The Power Savings menu of the Setup Program allows you to enable and adjust to the WinBook FX’s sophisticated power saving features. Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack between charges.
  • Page 81 If you choose Power Switch, then the power button will have only ON and OFF modes. In Power Switch mode, you press the switch once to [FX 9-27] turn on the system, and then again to turn off the system. If the system hangs, that is, does not respond to the keyboard, you may have to press the switch down for 2 seconds or longer to turn off the system.
  • Page 82 Standby mode. In Standby mode the computer turns off all inactive devices, and the system enters a low power CPU state. [FX 9-29] The default value for this field is 2 min. When Power Savings is set to Customize, you can select: 10 min.
  • Page 83 Suspend to RAM operates faster than Suspend to Disk. Using this method also allows the WinBook [FX 9-30] FX to resume operation if the modem detects an incoming phone call or if a scheduled alarm takes place. You can also use this mode if you need to swap the battery while using your WinBook FX.

  • Page 84: The Exit Menu

    The default value for this field is OFF. NOTE: If you set your system to Suspend to RAM, the system will be [FX 9-32] able to resume when the alarm time occurs. If you set your system to Suspend to Disk, you will not be able to resume when the alarm time occurs.
  • Page 85 WinBook FX is turned off. The next time you boot-up the WinBook FX, the BIOS loads the values saved in non-volatile memory. If these values cause the system boot to fail, reboot and press <F2> to enter the Setup Program.
  • Page 86 After selecting this option, the computer updates all selections. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup Program. You can return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this option, the computer saves all selections. [FX 9-35] FX Chapter 10...

  • Page 87: Chapter 10: Solving Problems

    [FX 10-5] suit your needs. Feel free to experiment with different settings until a desired configuration is achieved. You can also add a second battery to your WinBook FX for more battery operating time. If you install the additional battery, you will install it into the Media Bay where your CD-ROM for floppy disk drive is usually installed.

  • Page 88: Modem Setup

    MODEM SETUP Which modem do I select in setting up my communications software? Upon receiving your WinBook FX, you may need to configure your modem for use by Windows 95. Follow these steps: Select My Computer, Control Panel, and Modem.[FX 10-6] Windows 95 will ask whether you are using a PCMCIA modem or not.

  • Page 89: Mouse Setup

    Tables, resulting in a total loss of data on your hard disk.[FX 10-8] VOLUME CONTROL AND SOUND SYSTEM When I start my WinBook FX, I hear a very loud beep or no sound at all. How can I turn the volume up or down to correct this? The WinBook FX uses hot keys to control the volume.
  • Page 90 Once you have done this, each time you double click on the Speaker icon in the Task Bar, you will see the screen on the preceding page. Be sure to set your Microphone and PC Speaker Volume settings to midrange.[FX 10-10] Another reason why you might not get audio output is that Windows 95 may not be properly configured.
  • Page 91 Input/output Range: 0380-038b Interrupt: 05 Direct Memory Access: 01 Direct Memory Access: 05 [FX 10-11] Once these are verified or changed if necessary, select OK to save changes, then Restart Windows 95 when prompted. Enter the Setup Program (see Chapter 9, Using the Setup Program).
  • Page 92 I can get audio output from my system, but it doesn’t seem to accept audio or microphone input? Go through the following screens to make sure you have the audio input set up correctly.[FX 10- The mixer control panel shown below appears when you select Start, Audio Applications and Mixer.
  • Page 93 In this case, be sure to check Microphone. After you close this window, whenever you click on Volume Control, you will see the following screen.[FX 10-15]...
  • Page 94 To complete microphone setup, click on the Advanced button in the screen shown above to bring up the following screen. [FX 10-16]...
  • Page 95 Make sure there is a check mark next to the Automatic Gain Control box. You’re now done.[FX 10-17] MICROPHONE FEEDBACK Why do I get a screeching noise when I try to record into my notebook? This is the typical microphone feedback problem. Turn down the audio and microphone volume.
  • Page 96 LED will be illuminated. Battery You must charge the battery for the WinBook FX to operate on battery power. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the primary battery with the system off. The WinBook FX should run for at least 2 hours on a fully charged primary battery.
  • Page 97 DISCONNECT EXTERNAL DEVICES Sometimes installing external devices can conflict with internal devices that came with your WinBook FX. This can be especially true when you add an external pointing device like a mouse pointer. If you have installed external devices and the WinBook FX fails to operate properly shortly after the installation, unscrew and unplug the external devices.

  • Page 98: Boot Process

    BOOT PROCESS BEEP AFTER STARTUP SCREEN STOPS After I turn on my WinBook FX or after I reboot it, I hear a beep, then the screen stops before it finishes booting. The operating system needs correct information in the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files to boot properly.
  • Page 99 My WinBook FX won’t load Windows 95. If your WinBook FX fails to successfully load Windows 95 after it boots, do not try to reinstall Windows 95. Locate your WinBook FX Support Disk. Be sure the Floppy Disk Drive module is installed in the Media Bay.

  • Page 100: Password Prompt

    RMA (return materials authorization) number. WON’T START PROGRAMS OR READ DISKS My WinBook FX won’t start any programs or read any disks after I turn on the power. Check the Setup Program. To check the special entries that help your WinBook FX to start up, enter the Setup Program menus (see "Check the Setup Program Settings"...
  • Page 101 DISPLAY BLANK DISPLAY WHEN TURNED ON, NOT BEEPS, LCD INDICATOR BLANK The display stays blank when I turn on my WinBook FX and I didn’t hear any beeps. The LCD indicator next to the power button is also blank. Check all of the WinBook FX’s power input sources (see "Check Power Input" under Fast Fixes).
  • Page 102 Press <Fn> + <4> to increase brightness.[FX 10-29] BLANK DISPLAY WHEN TURNED ON, SERIES OR CONTINUOUS BEEP The display stays blank when I turn on my WinBook FX and I hear a series of beeps or a long continuous beep.
  • Page 103 They are rated for about 5000 hours. If the display appears to be dim, call Technical Support.[FX 10-31] You may have loaded a virus onto your WinBook FX’s hard disk drive (see "Viruses" in Chapter 8, Security).
  • Page 104 Check that the power switch for the external monitor is turned on. Make sure the WinBook FX’s LCD/CRT function is switched to CRT or LCD & CRT. Use the <Fn> + <F12> key combinations. If you close the display of the WinBook FX, the display controller automatically deactivated...
  • Page 105 This allows you to simply slip the WinBook FX into a docking station with the display panel down, and the external monitor will come up as power is applied.

  • Page 106: Pointing Device

    Your external pointing device may not work properly if it is not plugged in before you start your WinBook FX. If you forgot to plug it in before starting the WinBook FX, connect the pointing device to the WinBook FX, then restart. (See "Restart or Boot"...

  • Page 107: Communications Port

    Move the pointing device more slowly across the screen. Rapid pointer movement can cause the pointer to sometimes disappear when the WinBook FX is using resources to save a file or print a document. Usually the pointer’s characteristics will return to normal after the WinBook FX finishes tasks that consume its resources.

  • Page 108: Printer Port

    Save the new setup and leave the setup program (see "Check the Setup Program Settings" under Fast Fixes). Your cable may be broken or you may have the wrong kind of [FX 10-39] cable. If so, the WinBook FX will not be able to communicate with external devices. Try replacing the cable.
  • Page 109 The WinBook FX has a port that you can connect to an external printer. The port is called a Parallel Communications Port, also know as LPT1. For specific information about your printer, see the documentation that came with the printer when you purchased it.
  • Page 110 You may need to enable special options in the Setup Program for this device. Some devices require two-way communication through the printer port to operate properly. You can choose two-way communication for the port in the Setup Program menus.[FX 10-43 See "Check the Setup Program Settings" under Fast Fixes for instructions on entering and leaving the Setup Program.
  • Page 111 If the TEAC drive is not there, then install the drivers by simply installing the CD-ROM module in the Media Bay and booting the [FX 10-45] system. If a dialog box asks if you want to run the hardware wizard, indicate Yes. Another way is to start the hardware wizard is by selecting Start, Setting, and then Control Panel, and Add New Hardware.

  • Page 112: No Sound From External Speakers

    Check the volume levels with the Popup Status window. Check that Mute is not enabled. If you have external speakers or headphones plugged into the WinBook FX, the built-in speakers are automatically disabled. Try unplugging external speakers or headphones to se if the audio is restored to the built-in speakers.

  • Page 113: Disk Drivers

    My CD-ROM Drive won’t eject the disk when I press the eject button. Is the CD-ROM Drive installed in the WinBook FX? If it is, turn the WinBook FX on. While the power is ON, press the button on the CD-ROM Drive. The drive door should open.
  • Page 114 Have you formatted the disk? Some new disks are not formatted for use with your WinBook FX. If your disk is not formatted, or if the disk is formatted for use with another type of computer, Windows 95 will notify you. Format the floppy disk by choosing My Computer, then single click on the Floppy diskette icon, then Files, and then Format.

  • Page 115: Specifications

    APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONSWidthDepthHeight System Module11.38.982.15 inches 28822854.5 mm Power Adapter4.72.41.4 inches 1206035 mm WEIGHT System (with battery): 6.7 lb. / 3.0 kg AC Adapter with Cables: 0.7 lb. / 0.3 kg CD-ROM Module: 0.9 lb. / 0.4 kg Floppy Drive Module: 0.5 lb. / 0.2 kg ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: + 41º...

  • Page 116: Agency Approvals

    Operating Vibration: 5 to 500 at 5 Hz, 0.5 G acceleration, 1 octave/minus, 15 minute dwell at all resonance points AGENCY APPROVALS SafetyU.S.UL478 / (UL1950) CanadaCSA22.2#220 / (CSA950) EMIU.S.FCC part 15, Class B CanadaCE FN55022 POWER INPUT 2-prong detachable power cable Autoranging: 95 –...
  • Page 117 Keyboard: 81 key with embedded keypad and dedicated Windows 95 keys [FX A-2] Pointing Device: TrackPoint (standard), TouchPad (optional) System Firmware: Phoenix NoteBIOS 4.0 Plug and Play BIOS 256K Flash ROM for field upgrade APM Version 1.1 compliant with 4 configurable power settings...

  • Page 118: Optional Peripherals

    Full Dock: Provides a simple means to leave our peripherals wired with quick disconnect from the WinBook FX. Also, supports 2 PCI / ISA slots and media bay plug-in modules. Supports hot, warm, and cold docking protocols.
  • Page 119 The following tables summarize the Setup Program options for the WinBook FX ROM BIOS. The first column is always the field name and the second is the default setting for the WinBook FX. The other columns to the right present alternative settings. For example, "Boot Sequence" is the setting determining the sequence in which the system looks to disk drives for operating system information.
  • Page 120 [FX B-4] In the following table, the first column is the field name and the second is the default setting for the WinBook FX. The other columns to the right present alternative settings. See the next page for Integrated Peripherals options.

  • Page 121: Integrated Peripherals Menu

    I/O Channel:[220h][240h] [260h] [280h] [FX B-5] In the following table, the first column is the field name and the second is the default setting for the WinBook FX. The other columns to the right present alternative settings. SECURITY MENU Field NameDefaultAlternative Settings...

  • Page 122: Power Management Menu

    In the following table, the first column is the field name and the second is the default setting for the WinBook FX. The other columns to the right present alternative settings. In the Power Management menu, the setting for one item, "Power Savings," defines the settings for four options appearing below it ("Standby Timeout,"...

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