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LM Chapter 1--Introducing The Notebook
LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup
LM Chapter 3--Operation
LM Chapter 4--Peripherals
LM Chapter 5--Power
LM Chapter 6--Expansion
LM Chapter 7: PCMCIA
LM Chapter 8--Care
LM Appendix A

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  • Page 1 LM Manual LM Chapter 1--Introducing The Notebook LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup LM Chapter 3--Operation LM Chapter 4--Peripherals LM Chapter 5--Power LM Chapter 6--Expansion LM Chapter 7: PCMCIA LM Chapter 8--Care LM Appendix A...

  • Page 2: Chapter 1: Introducing The Notebook

    This architecture of your Notebook supports the Intel P54 LM 75/ 90/ 100; the Intel P54CSLM 120/ 133; the Intel P55C 150 or the Cyrix Mi. The Pentium family CPU operates at 3.3 volts or less, and therefore consume less energy and generate less heat than 5-volt CPUS.
  • Page 3 LM Chapter 1 [LM 1-2] Hard Drive The Notebook comes with a 2.5" hard disk installed. Like the FDD, the hard drive is also of modular design. It can be easily removed and replaced with a second hard drive for the purpose of data backup or expansion.
  • Page 4 LM Chapter 1 The Notebook's keyboard uses a standard QWERTY layout with the addition of special function keys. It is available in either 87 or 88-key keyboard that will emulate a full-size desktop 101/102-key keyboard. The keyboard features an embedded numeric keypad for number intensive data entry, with independent PgDn/ PgUp/ Home/ and End keys.
  • Page 5 LM Chapter 1 PS/2 port, an AT-keyboard, a primary IDE, IS I P, CRT and Audio ports. Two PCMCIA expansion sockets provide an interface for 2 Type 11 cards, or I Type III card. PC cards accommodate a number of expansion options, including memory cards, modems, hard disks, and network adapters.
  • Page 6 LM Chapter 1 Keyboard Controls The Notebook provides a host of hot key features that are a permanent part of the computer's operation. Some affect the LCD video display, while others control the sound volume. A complete list of the Notebook's hot key functions is provided in Chapter 3.
  • Page 7 LM Chapter 1 Unpacking & Checking the Equipment Before unpacking the Notebook, prepare a clean, stable surface to put the contents of your Notebook's shipping container on. Altogether, you should find the following items in the Notebook package: The Notebook Computer (with one battery pack already installed)
  • Page 8 LM Chapter 1 Figure 1-1: Right Front View with Display Panel Closed [LM 1-8] Modem Port Modem cards are optional pieces of equipment. If you purchased a Notebook with an installed modem card, plug the phone line (UTP cable) into this port, install the communications software, and you will be able to send or receive data transmissions across telecommunication lines.
  • Page 9 LM Chapter 1 The HDD module can be easily removed and replaced with a second hard drive for the purpose of data backup or expansion. Do not attempt to remove the HDD while the Notebook is On. [LM 1-9] Left Front View (Panel Closed)
  • Page 10 LM Chapter 1 6.AC Power Jack Connect the AC Adapter power cord to this jack. 7.Power LED Indicator When the system is AC adapter powered, the LED indicator will light green to indicate charging state. If the indicator is blinking fast, the system is not in charging.
  • Page 11 LM Chapter 1 Figure 1-3: Rear View of notebook 3.Parallel (LPTI) Port This port is normally used to connect a printer to the Notebook. 4.Reset Button Pressing this button will reboot the system. All unsaved data will be lost. 5.VGA Display Port This port is used to connect an external monitor (CRT) to the Notebook.
  • Page 12 LM Chapter 1 1.LCD Screen The screen is a color 11.3" or 12.1" DSTN or color TFT LCD depending on the Notebook which you purchased. 2.System Status Window The system status window informs you of the Notebook's current operating status at a glance.
  • Page 13 LM Chapter 1 There are two ways to enter the system into suspend mode. One is to automatically enter the suspend mode. The system will enter the suspend mode based upon the settings made in the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) program. Although it sounds intimidating, it is a simple program to use.
  • Page 14 LM Chapter 1 Figure1-5: ConnectingthePowerCordtotheACAdapter [LM 1-15] An AC Connection To power the Notebook by using the external AC Adapter, please refer to Figure 1-5, Figure 1-6 and the following directions: I .Insert the end of the AC Adapter output cable into the Notebook's AC port.
  • Page 15 LM Chapter 1 computer. [LM 1-16] Figure1-6: ConnectingtheACAdaptertotheNotebook You can optionally purchase a Car Adapter module which plugs into car's cigarette lighter. If you travel to an area with a different electric power standard, check to make sure whether that voltage system is compatible to your Notebook's power requirements before plugging it into an AC power source.
  • Page 16 Remember the Adapter charges the battery pack as long as it is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter covers the BIOS Setup Program. LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup Page 15 of 15...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: The Bios Setup Program

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup CHAPTER 2: THE BIOS SETUP PROGRAM Introduction The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup program is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor the operation of your Notebook to your individual work needs. It is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system's configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
  • Page 18 LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup and make your selections among the various predetermined choices. If you accidentally make a setting and don't know which one to switch back to, use the BIOS hot keys to return to the previous value. The hot keys are discussed in more detail later in this chapter.
  • Page 19 LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup To move between menu bar items, use the arrow keys until the desired item is highlight. Then press <Enter>. For example, if you want to move from the Main menu to the Advanced menu, press the right arrow key (->) once. The Advanced menu item should now be highlighted.
  • Page 20 LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to the current configuration pressing the function key F9 will return the activated menu to its factory set values.

  • Page 21: Internal Hard Drive

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup Enter the Main Menu of the BIOS setup program to make changes to the Notebook's basic system configuration. Each of the fields displayed in this menu are covered below in detail. DATE Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year.

  • Page 22: Total Memory

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup This field is a display only item. This field was factory-set with a default of Internal FDD. The system will automatically detect the existence of an FDD module. Even if no FDD module is installed, the BIOS will still set Diskette A as installed. During system bootup, the summary screen will indicate whether or not floppy drives are installed.

  • Page 23: Serial Port

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup This submenu allows you to configure the Notebook's parallel and serial ports. Each field on this submenu is covered below. SERIAL PORT This field allows you to configure the Notebook's Serial port by selecting a unique address and interrupt request.

  • Page 24: Parallel Mode

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup com I COM 2 COM 3 COM 4 The default value for this field is: Disabled PARALLEL MODE This field allows you to set the parallel port mode. The following options are available: Normal Bi-Directional Disabled Bi-Directional mode permits data flow in two directions, whereas Normal mode supports output data flow only.
  • Page 25 LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup connected monitor displays. LCD mode allows you to view the Notebook's display only. CRT mode allows you to view the externally connected monitor display. The display type can be chanced on the fly by using the [Fn + F8] hot key combination to toggle between LCD, CRT, and Simul mode.

  • Page 26: Setting Admin. Password

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup Each field of the Security menu is covered in detail below. ADMIN. PASSWORD This field indicates whether or not an Administrator password, sometimes called a Supervisor password, has been set. This is a display only field.

  • Page 27: Backup Password

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup SET PRIMARY PASSWORD In order to set the Primary Password, you must first configure the Admin. Password. When enabled, the Primary Password restricts access to all system resources. In other words, you will be prompted to enter the Primary Password prior to operating system bootup. To set the Primary password, follow the same instructions for setting the Admin.

  • Page 28: Power Saving

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup The Power menu of the Setup program allows you to enable and adjust the advanced features of the Notebook designed to conserve power. Enabling these features will extend the life of the battery pack between charges. To make changes to power management settings, select Power from the menu bar.

  • Page 29: Ac Power Save

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup remaining fields within the Power Menu will be set to pre-defined values that ensure maximum power savings . The default value for this field is: Customize AC POWER SAVE When enabled and the Notebook is running on AC current, all power management is enabled.
  • Page 30 LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup The default value for this field is: 3 Min. SAVE TO DISK TIMEOUT When enabled, the system will save all system settings and the current system state to Disk. When set to Disable, the system will Suspend to RAM. The possible settings for this field are as follows: Disable 1 Min.

  • Page 31: Alarm Resume

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup 30 Sec. 60 Sec The default value for this field is: 30 Sec ALARM RESUME This option allows you to set a specific time for the system to resume. The possible options are: If you set this field to ON, you must set the Alarm Resume Time field as well.

  • Page 32: Save Changes And Exit

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup Each of the options on this menu is described below. [LM 2-18] SAVE CHANGES AND EXIT Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to Non-Volatile RAM. Changes you made to the Setup program must be changed to Non-Volatile RAM in order to make them operative.

  • Page 33: Load Previous Values

    LM Chapter 2--BIOS Setup This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected, the following message is displayed: You can now select Save Values and Exit or make other changes before saving the values to Non-Volatile RAM.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3: Operation

    LM Chapter 3 CHAPTER 3: OPERATION Introduction This chapter provides information pertaining to the Video Display Controls used to adjust the LCD screen's appearance. Also included in this chapter is a brief overview of the keyboard, how the System Window indicator symbols help you to diagnose or determine any of the specific computer activities going on at a given time, and a description of the Notebook's audio features.
  • Page 35 LM Chapter 3 1: TheKeyboardLayout [LM 3-2] [Esc]: The escape key allows you to cancel any specific command you may have just keyed in. For example, if you mistakenly hit the function key, [FI], in your word processor or spread sheet program, but want to "cancel"...
  • Page 36 LM Chapter 3 [LM 3-3] 9. [Shift]: Similar to the typewriter's shift key, this key allows you to type letters in "UPPER CASE." 10. [Caps Lock]: The caps lock key corresponds to a typewriter's shift lock key, but it only affects letter keys.
  • Page 37 LM Chapter 3 A brief discussion of each key follows. Figure 3-2: Cursor Control and Text Editing Keys [-+] and [*-] Keys: Pressing either of these keys will move the cursor one character at a time in the direction shown on the arrow key.
  • Page 38 LM Chapter 3 An embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These keys have both numeric and cursor movement functions which are labeled in blue on the keycaps. When the numeric keypad is engaged, the NumLock icon will appear in the System Window.
  • Page 39 LM Chapter 3 Page 6 of 14 [LM 3-7] The System Status Window Located above the keyboard, the System Status Window display panel informs you of the Notebook's current operating status at a glance. If you are having trouble locating the system status window please see Figure 1-4.
  • Page 40 LM Chapter 3 Page 7 of 14 [LM 3-8]...
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  • Page 43 LM Chapter 3 [LM 3-12] Battery Charging Control When the AC Adapter is plugged in, the main battery will always be the first to receive a charging. After being charged to capacity, the secondary battery, assuming it is installed, will then be charged.
  • Page 44 LM Chapter 3 Figure 3-5: The Touchpad Please refer to the following for instructions on how to operate the touchpad. I. Place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position. The touchpad buttons have essentially the same function as mouse buttons. Clicking these buttons make selections, drag objects, or perform a variety of other functions depending on the software.
  • Page 45 LM Chapter 3 Many of the functions within the Windows 95 application can also be launched by using Singletapping. Once the cursor has been moved to the object which you want to select, lightly singletap on the pressure sensitive touchpad. This single-tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation.
  • Page 46 LM Chapter 3 T'he SIR module allows wireless, serial communication between the Notebook and other SIR equipped devices such as a printer or another computer. Use an IRspecified application to transmit or receive data via the Notebook's SIR module. The design of the SIR module is extremely intuitive. While most Notebook's are equipped with a stationary SIR module, your Notebook's SIR module has freedom of movement from O' to 180'.
  • Page 47 LM Chapter 3 are compatible with Sound Blaster Pro, and the Microsoft Windows Sound System. With these programs, you can record, store, compress, edit, and playback a variety of sounds and music. [LM 3-17] The Notebook's multimedia sound system includes the following features:...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4: Peripherals

    LM Chapter 4--Peripherals CHAPTER 4: PERIPHERALS Your Notebook computer is equipped with several ports for connecting a number of peripheral devices such as a printer, a modem, or an external monitor. There are also two PCMCIA sockets for connecting industry standard PCMCIA cards and stereo jacks for connecting external audio equipment.
  • Page 49 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals External Monitor The Notebook has a port for connecting an external VGA monitor. The port is a standard 15-pin analog connector commonly used with these monitors. The display output of the computer supports standard VGA color and resolution on a color monitor.
  • Page 50 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals This 6-pinned port allows you to attach a full size enhanced keyboard to the Notebook. You can use any standard desktop computer 101/102-key enhanced keyboard. If you attach an external keyboard and reboot, the computer will automatically detect it. This port also allows you to attach a PS/2 compatible mouse.
  • Page 51 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals 5.Connect the monitor to a power source. 6.Turn on the computer. 7. Turn on the monitor. Figure 4-1: Connecting an External Monitor to the Notebook's VGA Port To activate the external monitor you'll need to press the hot key combination.
  • Page 52 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals Connecting Parallel Devices To connect a parallel device to the computer you'll need the standard parallel 25pinned connector cable mentioned earlier. Before you connect any device, check the documentation that came with the equipment to see if you need to make any settings or adjustments to the equipment before using it.
  • Page 53 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals Setup. Figure 4-3: Connecting a Mouse to the Notebook's Serial Port Connecting An External Keyboard The Notebook has a connection for a full-size enhanced 101/102-key keyboard commonly used with desktop computers. A PS/2 mouse can also be connected to the same port. The external keyboard which needs to be equipped with a PS/2 connector.
  • Page 54 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals Figure 4-4: Connecting an External Keyboard to the Notebook's PS12 Port When an external keyboard or PS12 mouse is connected, the touchpad Is automatically disabled. For the touchpad to be detected and recognized by the system, a PSI'2 mouse must be connected before turning on the computer.
  • Page 55 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals [LM 4-8] 5.To remove a PC card simply push the respective eject button. The upper switch will eject a Type 11 PCMCIA card from the upper socket. The lower switch will eject a Type 11 card from the lower socket or a Type III PCMCIA card from the socket.
  • Page 56 LM Chapter 4--Peripherals Page 9 of 9 with your Notebook . This concludes Chapter 4. The next chapter covers matters related to the Notebook's power system. [LM 4-9]...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5: Power System

    LM Chapter 5--Power CHAPTER 5: POWER SYSTEM This chapter contains information on the Notebook's power system, including the AC Adapter, the battery system, recharging the battery, and tips for conserving battery power. Also included is a detailed description of power management and each of the power modes.
  • Page 58 LM Chapter 5--Power into a power source. If this light does not come on, the Adapter may not be properly connected, or may not be functioning properly. If the Adapter is not functioning properly, please consult your dealer immediately for support.
  • Page 59 LM Chapter 5--Power Figure 5-2: The Notebook's Battery System Charging the battery takes about 3.0 hours when the system is off or suspended, or 4.0 hours when the system is on. If possible, always charge the battery completely. A safety feature automatically stops the charging process after the battery has reached its full charging capacity.
  • Page 60 LM Chapter 5--Power 1 Turn off the Notebook's power. Never remove a battery module while the Notebook is on. 2.Close the Notebook's cover, ensuring that it snaps into place. 3 .Slide the battery Release latch it in the direction of the arrow shown in Figure 5- 4.Gently pull the module out of its housing by the latch.
  • Page 61 LM Chapter 5--Power Figure 5-5: Removing the Battery Pack (Step 2) [LM 5-5] Inserting the Battery Pack For inserting the charged battery pack into the Notebook refer to Figure 5-6, Figure 5-7 and the following instructions. 1.The battery slides into the Bay I with the 5 battery charge LEDs facing up.
  • Page 62 LM Chapter 5--Power Figure 5-7. Inserting the Banery Pack (Step 2) Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function There are two ways to charge a battery pack. One is by the aid of the AC Adapter, and the other is by using the optional Battery Pack Charger. This chapter will focus on recharging the battery using the AC Adapter.
  • Page 63 LM Chapter 5--Power Figure 5-8: Connecting the AC Adapter to the Notebook's ACport 1.Insert the end of the AC Adapter output cable into the Notebook's AC port. Please refer to Figure 5-8 if you are having difficulty locating this port. Do not force a connection.
  • Page 64 LM Chapter 5--Power Using Battery Power The battery system will provide approximately 3.0 hours of power to the Notebook when Power Management is disabled. This figure will vary depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, and the type of CPU and [LM 5-9] LCD which your Notebook has.
  • Page 65 LM Chapter 5--Power Page 9 of 16 Low Battery Activity...
  • Page 66 LM Chapter 5--Power When the battery has entered critical battery state, the system will begin to beep, prompting you to save your data. Failure to save at this time may result in data loss. To extend battery power, we recommend you make full use of the Notebook's built-in power saving features.
  • Page 67 LM Chapter 5--Power Screen Brightness The brighter the LCD display screen is the more electricity it requires. Avoid setting the screen brightness level higher than necessary to extend the duration of battery power. The Serial Ports The computer has one serial port which draws some power if Enabled, even though no serial device is being used with the computer.
  • Page 68 LM Chapter 5--Power There are actually two levels of Suspend: Save to RAM and Save to Disk. Save to RAM saves power by cutting off the power of the CPU and DMA clocks, suspending the math co-processor, turning the video off, and turning off all controllable peripheral devices.
  • Page 69 LM Chapter 5--Power How the System Suspends There are many ways to enter Suspend mode. One method of suspending is by specifying a time out period in the Suspend to RAM Timeout or the Save to Disk Timeout fields in the Power menu of the Setup program. Like the Standby Timeout...
  • Page 70 LM Chapter 5--Power [LM 5-15] The Chain of Suspend Events If the system enters Suspend mode from any of the above options, it enters the best power-saving Suspend mode that is supported by the system. When the system suspends, the following events take place:...
  • Page 71 LM Chapter 5--Power The Power menu in the BIOS Setup program allows you to specify the amount of inactivity time that must elapse before power saving features are activated. The interval is set usin- the BIOS Setup program controls as described in Chapter 2.
  • Page 72 LM Chapter 5--Power Determines when power-saving features should be activated Operates transparent to the user (behind the scenes) [LM 5-18] While you are running an APM aware application, APM will detect any system inactivity. If APM detects that either the operating system or the application is waiting for input (or is in some other idle state), APM will reduce the CPU to minimum speed.

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Expansion Options

    LM Chapter 6--Expansion CHAPTER 6: EXPANSION OPTIONS This chapter describes the optional equipment that can be added to the basic Notebook system. We use the term expansion here to signify items that are installed inside the computer rather than standard equipment such as a printer that can be connected to the computer's I/O ports.
  • Page 74 LM Chapter 6--Expansion electricity from your body before installing the memory module. Discharge your body's electricity by touching the metal shielding around the connectors on the rear of the notebook computer. Typical grounds are a radiator or a printer case when your unit is plugged in. If you regularly work on your notebook, it may be beneficial to purchase an anti-static mat or wrist band.
  • Page 75 LM Chapter 6--Expansion [LM 6-3] Figure 6-2: Installing the Memory Card Installing and Removing Modules Your Notebook has the added feature of being capable of supporting three optional hardware modules. The addition of these modules increases your Notebook's already superb versatility and performance.
  • Page 76 LM Chapter 6--Expansion 1.Ensure that the Notebook is in the power-off mode before removing the FDD or any module. Failure to do so may cause damage to the electronics of your Notebook or to the module. 2. Disconnect any peripherals from the Notebook and close its lid.
  • Page 77 LM Chapter 6--Expansion Ensurethat the Notebook is in the power-off mode before installing a module. Failure to do so may cause damage to the electronics of your Notebook computer or to the module. Figure 6-4: Inserting the FDD Module into Bay 2 2.The top side of the module is smooth and without markings.

  • Page 78: Loading A Disc

    LM Chapter 6--Expansion road. The Notebook's battery module will run out of power after approximately 3.0hours of use. An extra battery module allows you more flexibility -in your away from the office schedule, adding an additional 3.0 hours to the computer's operational time.
  • Page 79 LM Chapter 6--Expansion 3 .Press the eject button again. The tray is retrieved into the drive. The procedure for installing and removing the CD-ROM is practically the same as it is for the FDD module. The difference is that before using your CD-ROM for the first time you must install the CD-ROM device driver found on the diskette which came in your CD-ROM optional module package.
  • Page 80 LM Chapter 6--Expansion At some time in the future you may want to remove a device driver from your system which you are no longer using. To accomplish this, please refer to the following steps: 1 .If you currently have a application file open, such as a Word file in Windows, save your data and close the application.
  • Page 81 LM Chapter 6--Expansion 2.You must run the software setup program and save it to the Notebook's hard disk drive before you can use the module. Refer to the software's owner manual for complete instructions on software setup. 3.There is one phonejack on the Fax/Modem module. The phonejack is for a regular phone line.
  • Page 82 LM Chapter 6--Expansion Figure 6-5: External Battery Charger For instructions on how to use the external battery charger, please refer to the following steps. I .Before connecting the AC Adapter power cord to the external battery charger, ensure that the AC cable is unplugged from its power source.
  • Page 83 LM Chapter 6--Expansion Figure 6-6: Connecting the External Battery Charger to AC Power supply (step 1) 6.The LED on the battery charger should turn on, indicating that the battery is being charged. If it does not light, there is something wrong. If you are using an extension cord, make sure that cord is not damaged.
  • Page 84 LM Chapter 6--Expansion refer to Figure 6-8. Figure 6-8: Using the Car Lighter Adapter [LM 6-14] Removing and Installing HDD Modules Eventually you may find that your Notebook's HDD space is limiting. The HDD module provides you with additional hard disk space. The installation of additional HDD modules is relatively simple.
  • Page 85 LM Chapter 6--Expansion Figure 6-9: Removing the HDD Module (Step 1) [LM 6-15] Figure 6-10: Removing the HDD module (Step 2) No two like modules can be used at the same time. For example, if the Notebook's Bay is currently supporting a FDD (Floppy-Disk Drive) the computer will not recognize the presence of a second FDD inserted into the Module bay on the I/O Replicator.
  • Page 86 LM Chapter 6--Expansion Adding the I/O Replicator The I/O Replicator acts as a super-docking station, capable of supporting a specified Notebook. The I/O Replicator is equipped with a bay-door port. This port allows the user to expand the Notebook even ftirther by inserting optional modules directly into the bay, enabling your Notebook computer to ftinction like an IBM compatible XT/AT desk-top computer.
  • Page 87 LM Chapter 6--Expansion Figure 6-11: The I/O Replicator's Ports I . PS/2 Mouse port 2.Keyboard port 3. Midi port 4.COM I port 5.Parallel Device port 6.Extension Monitor port 7.Audio-out port 8.External Mic port 9. CD Audio-in port [LM 6-17] The AC Adapter and Peripherals Connection The AC Adapter port and all peripheral ports are located on the rear side of the I/O Replicator.
  • Page 88 LM Chapter 6--Expansion You may want to refer to Figure 6-12 and Figure 6-13 as you read these instructions for a visual guide to connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator. Toconnect your notebook to the Port Replicator observe the following steps 1 .Prepare the Port Replicator by connecting the desired peripheral devices...
  • Page 89 LM Chapter 6--Expansion Figure 6.12: Connecting the Notebook to the Port Replicator 4.Find the 240-pinned connector on the rear side of the notebook. It is concealed by a plastic door. Slide the door to the left until it locks into its open position. Please refer to Figure 1-3 .
  • Page 90 LM Chapter 6--Expansion [LM 6-20] Figure 6-13: Removing the Notebook from the I/O Replicator I/O Replicator Specifications External Interfaces One PC/ AT compatible parallel port One PC/ AT compatible RS232C serial ports One external VGA monitor connector One external keyboard connector for PC/ AT compatible keyboard...

  • Page 91: Chapter 7: Pcmcia Devices

    LM Chapter 7: PCMCIA CHAPTER 7: PCMCIA Devices Your Notebook comes from the factory with Windows 95 installed. Windows 95 has 32-bit drivers for most PCMCIA cards. If a compatible driver is not available, contact the card's manufacturer. Windows 95 refers to PCMCIA cards as PC Cards.
  • Page 92 LM Chapter 7: PCMCIA Page 2 of 3 Figure 7-1 Windows 95 Control Panel The PC Card (PCMCIA) Property sheet, displayed in Figure 7-2, provides information about installed PC Cards and allows you to remove a card. [LM 7-2]...
  • Page 93 LM Chapter 7: PCMCIA Fig 7.2: PC Card (PCMCIA) Property Sheet PCMCIA Real Mode Drivers For PCMCIA devices that do not have 32-bit PnP drivers, Windows 95 allows you to install real mode drivers provided by the devices manufacturer. The Windows 95 on-line help provides instructions on how to turn off 32-bit support so you can use 16-bit real mode drivers.

  • Page 94: Chapter 8: Caring For Your Notebook

    LM Chapter 8--Care CHAPTER 8: CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK General Maintenance The best maintenance you can perform yourself is preventive. Try to keep the computer as clean as possible. Avoid transporting or using it in dirty or dusty environments if possible. Use the carrying bag provided or some other clean container when you transport the computer.
  • Page 95 LM Chapter 8--Care absorbent material or fabric. Apply a few drops of cleaning fluid to dampen the fabric and then insert the cleaning diskette into the drive. When the drive reads the cleaning diskette, the fabric rotates under the read/write head, removing any dirt or dust particles.

  • Page 96: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    LM Appendix A APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter will try to anticipate potential problems that you may encounter in the day-to-day use of your computer. Included in this chapter is information that should help to solve these problems for you. This section is organized into categories based on the hardware.
  • Page 97 LM Appendix A Keyboard Question:I can't get the embedded numeric keypad to work. Answer:Make sure that the [fn + Numlock] key is pressed and the PAD Lock status pattern is on if you want to access the keypad. Conversely, make sure the PAD Lock is off when you want to use the typewriter functions of these keys.

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