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Winbook j1: user guide
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FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Conventions of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
Hardware - Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
The WinBook Notebook - The Front; The Right Side;
The Rear; The Left Side; The Bottom; Inside the Notebook . . . . . . 1.4
Power On - Windows Me; Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.11
The Keyboard - Keyboard System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
Pointing Stick (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.17
LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18
Battery & Power Saving - Battery Icon; Control Panel . . . . . . . . . 1.20
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21
Audio/Sound - Built-in Speakers; Built-in Microphone. . . . . . . . . . 1.21
CD-ROM Drive/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
CD-R/CD-RW Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25
Software - Preloaded Software; Adding Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.26
Chapter 2: Basic Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1
RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2
Hard Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
The Device Manager - Windows Me; Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Faxing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Modem Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7
Internet and the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Hardware — Inventory ........1.3 The WinBook Notebook — The Front; The Right Side;...
  • Page 2 Battery Operation — Charging; Changing ....3.2 Power Management — WinBook Notebook Low Power Measures; Standby and Hiberate Modes... 3.5 Safety &...
  • Page 3 J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 3 Chapter 6: Video Settings ..... . 6.1 Video Settings ........6.2 External Video Port .
  • Page 4 J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 4 Series User’s Manual Table Contents TOC.4 Drives..........8.11 Keyboard .

  • Page 5: Fcc Statement

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Their limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.

  • Page 6: Conventions Of This Manual

    WinBook notebook and then take advantage of the HTML-based help located in the Help and Support center in Windows Me or in the WinBook notebook Help file located in the WinBook folder in Windows 2000. The hypertext links will enable you to move more quickly to the information you require.
  • Page 7 2000). This symbol reminds you to check that Help file for more detailed instructions or for Windows Me or Windows 2000 specific information. In order to get the optimal usage out of your WinBook notebook, you should remember the following: • Read through all the instructions for your WinBook notebook, including this manual, the WinBook notebook Help file and the “Read Me First”...
  • Page 8 J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 8 Series User’s Manual • Keep the area free of static electricity and magnetic fields. These can damage the computer and/or diskettes. • Be sure to discharge static electricity from your body before touching the computer or keyboard.
  • Page 9 Page 9 Preface The information in this document and the associated WinBook notebook Help file is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by the manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that might appear in this document or the associated WinBook notebook Help file.
  • Page 10 J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 10...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 11 Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter One: Getting Started...
  • Page 12 Your WinBook notebook is designed for those who need the full power of a desktop PC in an easily portable package. You can take the power of your computer almost anywhere you go.

  • Page 13: Hardware - Inventory

    When you unpack your WinBook notebook, check that all the items you ordered are present and in good condition. Check the inventory checklist that came in the WinBook notebook box to be sure that all the components and optional components you ordered are included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Customer Service immediately (the Customer Service number can be found on the “Read Me First”...
  • Page 14 LCD screen and the keyboard. The Display Panel opens to reveal the LCD screen and keyboard of the WinBook notebook. To open the display panel: slide the release latch on the front of the system to the right and gently lift the display panel to a vertical position.
  • Page 15 The PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot allows you to connect Type I or II cards to your system. Your WinBook notebook will accept one Type I or Type II card. For more information about PCMCIA cards, see Chapter Five.
  • Page 16 The AC Connector should only be used with the proper AC adapter supplied by WinBook. The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports of your WinBook notebook allow you to add a wide variety of devices to your machine. These USB ports can allow you to connect up to 127 devices at very high data transfer rates of up to 12 Mbps (Megabits per second).
  • Page 17 LCD and the external monitor or toggle between the two screens. See Chapter Six for more information. The Cooling Fan Vent admits air into your WinBook notebook and keeps the interior within proper operating temperatures. Do not block this vent when the WinBook notebook is in use.
  • Page 18 This jack does not provide a pass-through option for connecting a phone to the same line. You can obtain adapters that will allow you to connect a phone to the same line as your WinBook notebook. The Bottom (Figure 1.5) The Battery Bay stores the primary Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) or Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack.
  • Page 19 Page 19 Inside the Notebook (Figure 1.6) Your WinBook notebook comes equipped with two high-quality Integrated Stereo Speakers. These are located on the left and right edges of the system just above the keyboard. Status LED Indicator Panel from left to right.
  • Page 20 J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 20 Series User’s Manual Power Button Increase Volume Decrease Volume Adapter PC Card LED Hard Drive LED 1.10 Scroll Lock Num Lock Caps Lock Power Properties window (double-click on the Power icon in the Control Panel).
  • Page 21 Gently angle the battery into place and push down on the battery until you hear it “click” into position. The first time you use your WinBook notebook, use your AC power adapter. This will allow your battery to fully charge. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your battery 3 times.
  • Page 22 J series manual 4/2/01 3:26 PM Page 22 Series User’s Manual 1.12 During this first setup, you can click on the Next button to move to the next step. Clicking on the Back button allows you to return to the previous step and review the information entered during that step. Windows Me 1.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Getting Started Every effort has been made to make certain that your WinBook notebook system will function properly. If you experience a problem when you turn on the computer, refer to Chapter Eight.
  • Page 24 WinBook notebook. The WinBook notebook Help file contains the information in this manual, as well as other information to help you run your WinBook notebook. In Windows Me, the WinBook Help file is integrated into the Windows Help and Support Center on your system.
  • Page 25 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 25 The cursor (arrow) keys (which are all located in the lower right corner of your keyboard) and the [PgUp], [PgDn], [Home] and [End] keys (which are located along the right edge of the keyboard) allow you to move the active cursor of the computer to various locations on the screen or within the document.
  • Page 26 Keyboard System Controls In addition to its function as a normal keyboard, your keyboard also contains controls for various aspects of your WinBook notebook, including the intensity of the LCD screen. These controls appear in blue on the keys and are activated by pressing the [Fn] key (the key in the lower left corner...

  • Page 27: Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices - Touchpad

    Use of an external pointing device with your WinBook notebook is discussed in Chapter Four. No matter which pointing device you use, its speed, or the speed of an external mouse, for your WinBook notebook system can be adjusted to accommodate your personal preferences.

  • Page 28: Lcd Display

    LCD Display Your WinBook notebook comes with a back-lit LCD display panel. The intensity of the panel will vary slightly with your angle to the screen. You can adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity. You can also make minor adjustments in screen brightness and contrast by using the hot-key combinations built into your WinBook notebook—[Fn]+[F8]...
  • Page 29 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started Figure 1.9: The Display Properties Window and select Properties. Click on the Settings tab. (Figure 1.9) You can now choose from the available display options, including window colors and backgrounds.
  • Page 30 1.20 Battery & Power Saving When the AC Adapter is connected to your WinBook notebook, your battery will charge whether the computer is on, off, or in the power saving mode. It will, however, charge much faster if the computer is off or in the Hibernate mode.

  • Page 31: Power Management

    Windows sessions. Power Management Your WinBook notebook should run for over two hours on a single, fully charged battery and longer if power management is employed. The key to obtaining optimal battery life for your system is effective power man- agement.
  • Page 32 (Figure 1.11) Built-in Microphone The microphone built into the case of your WinBook notebook provides you with an integrated source for adding sound to your applications or for using the speech functions of your applications. You will need applications capable of using such sound input to make use of the microphone.

  • Page 33: Cd-Rom Drive/Dvd Drive

    Your CD drive can also be used to play audio CDs through the audio hardware built into your WinBook notebook. Your CD-ROM will also be able to read from photo CDs.
  • Page 34 5. Be sure to carefully center the CD and press it into place on the loading tray. Since your WinBook notebook is meant to be portable, the CD is secured onto the tray rather than simply resting in a recess.

  • Page 35: Cd-R/Cd-Rw Drive

    4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 35 Chapter 1: Getting Started If your WinBook notebook has a DVD drive, you will be able to use this drive to play DVD video disks. See Chapter Six for more information about DVD use. CD-R/CD-RW Drive If your unit came the Combo, you will have the ability to write to special CD-R and CD-RW disks.
  • Page 36 Restore CD that came with your system. 1.26 For more detailed information about this drive, check the Help and Support center in Windows Me or the WinBook notebook Help file in Windows 2000. Software Preloaded Software Your WinBook notebook comes preloaded with Windows as its operating system.

  • Page 37: Chapter 2: Basic Computing

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 37 Chapter 2: Basic Computing Chapter Two: Basic Computing...

  • Page 38: Ram

    Windows. You can access this Help information by clicking Start/Help. The help information in Windows 2000 is located in the WinBook note- book Help File in the WinBook folder on your hard drive. If you are not an experienced user or are new to the Windows operating system, you should take a few minutes to read this chapter and familiarize yourself with some basic aspects of computing with your WinBook notebook.

  • Page 39: Hard Drives

    4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 39 When you place your WinBook notebook in the Standby mode, it will use a small amount of battery power to keep the RAM active while shut- ting down the other elements of your system. When you resume using the system, your active sessions in RAM will be available just as you left them.
  • Page 40 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 40 Series User’s Manual Figure 2.1: The C Drive Figure 2.2: C: Windows Me Drive Properties If you start to run short of space on your hard drive, you can upgrade to a larger capacity drive. See Chapter Nine for details about upgrading your hard drive.
  • Page 41 WinBook notebook. Device Manager is the place where you can learn this information about your system. If you want to know...
  • Page 42 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 42 Series User’s Manual Figure 2.4: System Properties in Windows 2000 Figure 2.5: Device Manager in Windows 2000 Windows 2000 You can get to the Device Manager through the System icon in the Control Panel (Start/Settings/Control Panel) or by right-clicking the My Computer icon on the desktop and selecting Properties.

  • Page 43: Communications

    4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 43 Communications The WinBook J Series offers an optional mini-PCI combo LAN/modem card that allows you to take advantage of the fax and communications functions of your system (or you can obtain a PC Card modem that you can use in the PCMCIA card of your system).
  • Page 44 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 44 Series User’s Manual Figure 2.6: Online Services The speed of your modem (e.g. 56K) represents the speed at which the modem is capable of transmitting information. The FCC restricts the actual transmission to slightly slower speeds. Your modem may be capable of faster speeds of transmission from modem to computer.
  • Page 45 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 45 Chapter 2: Basic Computing To connect to anything with your modem, you will usually need to sign on with some provider (unless you have log-in rights with some network already–e.g. at work) or dial-in to another computer already set to receive such connections.

  • Page 46: Internet And The World Wide Web

    2.10 Internet and the World Wide Web If your WinBook notebook came with a modem, or if you have a network connection, you can use your computer to connect to the Internet and World Wide Web. Windows is designed to help provide quick access to the Internet, so you will want to familiarize yourself with the Internet functions of Windows.

  • Page 47: Networking

    WinBook notebook, you can find more extensive information about the World Wide Web in the Help and Support center of Windows Me or your WinBook notebook Help file in Windows 2000. Networking If your system came with a built-...
  • Page 48 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 48 Series User’s Manual which can help you set up your computer on your home network (see Chapter Four for more information). In Windows 2000, you will see an icon for looking at computers in your workgroup – “Computers Near Me”. Since Windows 2000 is designed for a network environment, it assumes that you might be working on a large-scale network and this icon helps limit the search for resources.

  • Page 49: Your Version Of Windows

    Both Windows Me and Windows 2000 allow you to choose among several options for desktop appearance and functioning. See the Help and Support Center in Windows Me or the WinBook notebook Help file in Windows 2000 for more information. 2.13...
  • Page 50 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 50...

  • Page 51: Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 51 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing Chapter Three: Mobile Computing...
  • Page 52 In addition, you can obtain an additional battery that can be swapped into the battery bay of your WinBook notebook to provide even greater battery capacity. The battery will charge whether the system is off, in the Hibernate mode, or operating.
  • Page 53 Changing You can purchase a second battery for your WinBook notebook. This second battery can be installed in the battery bay. (Figure 3.2) 1. Shut down the unit or place it in the hibernate mode.
  • Page 54 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 54 Series User’s Manual 3. Push the battery release latch to the left and hold it there to release the battery from the bay. The battery will now be angled slightly out of the bay. 4.
  • Page 55 Power Management In order to make the most of the mobile computing capabilities of your WinBook notebook, you will need to be aware of how to manage the power consumption of your system. Aggressive power conservation can provide extended computer usage. Sometimes aggressive conservation will not be needed, or you might prefer not to engage it.
  • Page 56 Windows Me: Home/Office Desk, Portable/Laptop and Always On. Each provides default settings that anticipate standard power usage in each setup. Your unit should be set to default to Portable/Laptop settings. You can customize the settings to match your usage and save your own schemes (e.g.
  • Page 57 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 57 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing Clicking on the Alarms tab will allow you to set the alarms for low battery and critical battery warnings, as well as the levels at which those alarms activate.
  • Page 58 You can also designate the actions taken when the lid is closed or the power button is pressed. (Figure 3.8) Clicking on the Hibernate tab allows you to activate the ACPI hibernation function, which places your WinBook notebook into Hibernate mode. (Figure 3.9) Figure 3.8: Advanced Tab...
  • Page 59 There are some measures that you can take as a user to help optimize battery use in your WinBook notebook. If you are running one or more PCMCIA cards, using the system...
  • Page 60 RAM. Resuming from RAM is much quicker than resuming from disk. The WinBook notebook can remain in the hibernate mode for up to a week on a fully charged battery. You should consider these factors when deciding which mode to use.

  • Page 61: Safety & Operation

    WinBook notebook with you. Avoid high and low temperatures. While you travel in the summer, do not leave your WinBook notebook in a car trunk on a hot day. Trunk temperatures can reach 140° F, beyond the safe range for the WinBook notebook.
  • Page 62 Before you hook up your modem in a hotel or at a new company, check with the facilities manager. To find an analog line, you might look for a fax machine. Your WinBook J Series notebook has built-in circuitry protection for the modem or modem/LAN mini-PCI card in your system.

  • Page 63: Travel Travel Tips

    Travel Travel Tips • It is a good idea to load common printer drivers onto your WinBook notebook (such as HP Laser Jet and DeskJet drivers). This will allow you to print from many printers at your destination, even if you do not carry your own printer with you.
  • Page 64 • Hand your WinBook notebook to an airport attendant rather than setting it on the convey or for security checks. This will help reduce the possibility of theft.
  • Page 65 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 65 • Any international converters for your modem • Network cable, if you will be connecting directly to a network • Printer and/or printer cable • PCMCIA cards and any detachable connections for those cards •...
  • Page 66 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 66...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Desktop Operation

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 67 Chapter 4: Desktop Operation Chapter Four: Desktop Operation...
  • Page 68 Even if you have an existing desktop system, you will find it useful on occasion to be able to connect your WinBook notebook as if it were a desktop system. This chapter discusses those functions of your WinBook notebook that are typical of desktop systems.
  • Page 69 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 69 Chapter 4: Desktop Operation Figure 4.2: The Audio Mixer Figure 4.3: Advanced 3-D Audio Properties in the mixer by clicking on Options/Properties and checking or unchecking the boxes for the functions that you want to have invisible in the mixer.
  • Page 70 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 70 Series User’s Manual Figure 4.4: Recording Control In the Properties menu, you will also find the controls for adjusting recording. There are controls available here for Line-in, CD Audio, StereoMix, Video, Phone, Auxiliary and Microphone. You can adjust these settings to optimize sound input.
  • Page 71 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 71 Figure 4.5: Advanced Microphone Properties There is an advanced microphone properties button on the audio mixer (below the slide for microphone volume). (Figure 4.5) You can use this to make adjustments in audio input. Some software programs, such as voice recognition software, might require you to make such adjustments for optimal performance.
  • Page 72 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 72 Series User’s Manual Playing an Audio CD Figure 4.6: Windows Media Player You can play audio CDs through the sound system. Place the audio CD in the drive (see Chapter One for instructions on inserting a disk). The Media Player in Windows Me or the CD Player in Windows 2000 will recognize the audio CD and...
  • Page 73 Playing Sound Files In addition to playing music from audio CDs, your WinBook notebook can play audio files stored in MIDI, WAVE or MP3 file formats, as well as sound stored in audio form and used in programs and games. With the proper software, you can also use the sound system to play audio files via the World Wide Web, including live audio broadcasts.
  • Page 74 For sound files that require excellent sound quality, you should consider buying an external microphone designed for high- quality voice recording (which can be connected to your WinBook notebook through the microphone jack on the left side of the system).

  • Page 75: Microphone

    An external microphone will disable the built-in microphone. Connecting Peripherals Your WinBook notebook has ports (serial, parallel, USB), a slot (PCMCIA) and jacks (AC power, microphone and audio out) that allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer.
  • Page 76 4.10 Installing Your Printer for Windows Me In order to use your printer with your WinBook notebook, you will need to set up the printer drivers and printer settings. If your printer came with an installation disk or CD, you can follow the directions that came with the printer.
  • Page 77 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 77 Figure 4.10: Printer Connection 3. You will be asked to identify the printer as local or network. (Figure 4.10) 4. Scroll through the list of manufactur- ers and printers to find yours. (Figure 4.11) If your model is not listed here, check your printer documentation for a compatible printer to use as a source...
  • Page 78 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 78 Series User’s Manual Figure 4.12: Adding a Printer Port 4.12 5. The program will then ask you to identify the connection for that printer (usually LPT1). (Figure 4.12) 6. You will then be prompted for a name for this printer.
  • Page 79 This would be a good idea if this is a new printer, or the first printer that you have set up for your WinBook notebook. (Figure 4.14) When Windows has finished loading your printer drivers, you will be returned to the Printers menu.
  • Page 80 Figure 4.16: Adding a Printer in Windows 2000 Installing a Printer for Windows 2000 In order to use your printer with your WinBook notebook, you will need to load the necessary software and drivers for that printer. If your printer came with an installation disk, you can follow the instructions provided by the printer manufacturer.
  • Page 81 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 81 Figure 4.18: Printer Connection 3. Windows 2000 will ask how your printer is attached. If it is a local printer, click on the radio button beside that choice. If the printer is Plug and Play, click on the radio button beside that choice.
  • Page 82 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 82 Series User’s Manual Figure 4.20: Printing a Test Page 4.16 Figure 4.21: Printer Installation Completed 5. Once your printer has been detected, you will be asked if you would like to print a test page. If this is a new printer, you should allow Windows to perform the test.
  • Page 83 (such as printers). EPP transfer mode provides increased performance for 2-way transfers such as those used to link another computer to your WinBook notebook system for file transfer. You might need to check the documentation of your device to determine the modes supported.

  • Page 84: Usb Ports

    WinBook notebook. The Serial Communi- cations Port on your WinBook notebook is COM1. In the event you have changed your port assignments in the Setup Program, and then experience problems, go back into the Setup Program and press [F9].
  • Page 85 Page 85 device that provides power and connection for other USB devices) or connected one to the other in a chain. Your WinBook notebook will automatically check the USB ports to determine what devices are attached. If they are new to your system, the Plug and Play interface will detect and identify the new equipment.

  • Page 86: Scanners And Digital Cameras

    RJ-45 jack to connect your WinBook J Series notebook to that network. Your system should already be set up with the appropriate software for the network, but you might need to make adjustments.
  • Page 87 My Network Places icon on the desktop. This will open the My Network Places window. (Figure 4.24) Figure 4.23: Windows Me Network Properties Chapter 4: Desktop Operation WinBook Technical Support does not provide support for networking functions (other than hardware problems).
  • Page 88 Double-click on the Home Networking Wizard and follow the instructions provided. If you are going to share an Internet connection across your network and your WinBook notebook will your primary connection to that network, you will be asked to make a floppy disk with the necessary information for your other computers.
  • Page 89 Support Center. Windows 2000 Windows 2000 has integrated networking functions that allow for easy networking of your WinBook J Series notebook. Contact your network administrator for detailed information about setting up your computer for networking in Windows 2000 so that you can be certain to have the proper settings and permissions.
  • Page 90 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 90 Series User’s Manual Figure 4.27: Local Area Connection Properties 4.24 and Dial-up Connections icon in the Control Panel or by right-clicking on the My Network Places icon on the desktop and selecting Properties. Right-click on the “Local Area Connection”...
  • Page 91 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 91 Chapter 4: Desktop Operation Figure 4.29: Working Offline Figure 4.28: Windows 2000 Network Identification the Network ID button. (Figure 4.28) This will start the Network Identification Wizard. You can also make manual changes to the computer name and workgroup name.
  • Page 92 4.26 Sharing If you want to make files on your WinBook J Series notebook available to another computer, or if you want to allow another system to print to a printer attached to your WinBook J Series notebook, you will need to set up your system for sharing.
  • Page 93 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 93 Figure 4.30: Sharing Files in Windows Me 1. Open the My Computer and the drive window containing the folders you want to share. 2. Find the folders that you want to share. 3.

  • Page 94: Optional Port Replicator

    Optional Port Replicator You can “hot dock” your WinBook notebook into an optional USB port replicator. (Figure 4.32) You will not need to shut down or suspend your computer to connect it to the port replicator. If you have peripherals attached to your port replicator that have never been recognized by your system, you might be asked about the installation of new hardware.

  • Page 95: Chapter 5: Pc Cards (Pcmcia)

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 95 Chapter 5: PC Cards (PCMCIA) Chapter Five: PC Cards (PCMCIA)
  • Page 96 PCMCIA standard. The slot of your WinBook notebook is equipped for CardBus support and can use PC cards. Your WinBook notebook can accept Type I or Type II cards. If your card is not configured for power management, which usually requires a driver (the software coding that communicates between the card and the machine) specific to the card, this can drain your battery.
  • Page 97 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 97 Your system should already be equipped with drivers for the PCMCIA slot (these are not the same drivers as the ones for the specific cards). You can check to see if the drivers are loaded by clicking on the plus sign beside the PCMCIA socket choice in Device Manager.
  • Page 98 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 98 Series User’s Manual Figure 5.3: The PCMCIA Icon on the Taskbar 4. If Windows does not recognize the card, you will be prompted to complete the installation of the necessary drivers. You can find the driver for your card, use a standard driver for the hardware or, if you have a disk from your manufacturer, you can load the drivers provided.
  • Page 99 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 99 Figure 5.4: Shutting down the card in the PCMCIA Bay b) Double-click on the PCMCIA icon on the task bar. This will bring up the Unplug or Eject Hardware windows. Click on the PCMCIA device to select it, the Click on the Stop button to disable the card.
  • Page 100 • Some PC cards may require additional system resources. You might have to disable the serial port or another device to free resources for the card (see your WinBook notebook Help file for information about hardwareresources). Check the card documentation for more information.

  • Page 101: Pcmcia Network Connections

    Panel. (Figure 5.6) This will call up the PC Card Properties dialog box. (Figure 5.7) PCMCIA Network Connections If your WinBook J Series computer did not come with a mini-PCI LAN connection, you can purchase a PCM- CIA Network Interface Card.

  • Page 102: Pcmcia Scsi Interface

    In order to use devices that require a SCSI interface, you will need to install a SCSI interface card in the PCMCIA slot in your WinBook note- book. Once your card has been recognized and the proper drivers loaded, you will be able to connect SCSI devices to your WinBook notebook.

  • Page 103: Chapter 6: Video Settings

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 103 Chapter 6: Video Settings Chapter Six: Video Settings...

  • Page 104: Video Settings

    Series User’s Manual Video Settings Your WinBook notebook provides you with a wide range of video controls and options. You should take a little time to familiarize yourself with these aspects of your machine. Your WinBook notebook allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen by using hot-key combinations: [Fn]+[F8] to increase screen bright- ness and [Fn]+[F7] to decrease screen brightness.
  • Page 105 Video Port. Remember to change back down to a supported resolution before returning video output to the LCD screen. Your WinBook notebook provides easy access to various video settings and utilities. Right-click on the desktop and select properties. Click on the Settings tab. (Figure 6.1) You can use the drop-down box beside...
  • Page 106 These settings are discussed in detail in the Help informa- tion that came installed on your WinBook notebook. In Windows Me, this information is incorporated into the Help and Support center (Start/Help). In Windows 2000, this information can be found in the WinBook Help file.

  • Page 107: External Video Port

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 107 Chapter 6: Video Settings Figure 6.3: Location of ports on the rear of the WinBook notebook External Video Port External Video Port Your WinBook notebook has an external video port for directing video output to an external monitor.

  • Page 108: Multiple Monitor Support

    To enable the Multiple Monitor function, you will need to connect an external monitor to the External Video Port on the back of your WinBook notebook. It is recommended that you reboot after connecting the monitor as this allows the WinBook notebook to properly recognize the presence of the external monitor.
  • Page 109 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 109 Note: you can also open this dialog box by double-clicking on the Display icon in the Control Panel. 3. Click on the Settings tab. You will see two monitors in the field at the top of the dialog box.

  • Page 110: Dvd

    The taskbar will only be shown on the primary monitor. Drag or stretch windows within the expanded desktop area. To Disable the Multiple Monitor functions on your WinBook notebook: 1. Right-click on the desktop and choose properties. 2. Select Setting/Display Settings. This will bring up the Display Properties dialog box.
  • Page 111 DVD software in your system. You can access your Help file in Windows Me by selecting Start/Help and in Windows 2000 by clicking on the Help file in the WinBook folder of the Start Menu (Start/Programs/WinBook). Chapter 6: Video Settings...
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  • Page 113 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 113 Chapter 7: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Chapter Seven: Configuring & Maintaining Your System...

  • Page 114: Setup Program

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 114 Series User’s Manual Setup Program The Setup program writes information about the equipment, security and power management of your computer directly into ROM (Read-Only Memory) in the computer’s hardware (it is stored in the computer’s BIOS chip).
  • Page 115 Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit Check your WinBook notebook Help file in the WinBook folder of the Start menu for the most current BIOS information for your system. You can also obtain updated BIOS software from the WinBook technical support site:...
  • Page 116 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 116 Series User’s Manual Your WinBook J Series notebook is also capable of displaying Windows across the two displays. See Chapter Six for information about multiple monitor use. System Time: This item allows you to adjust the time of your computer’s internal clock.
  • Page 117 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 117 Summary Screen: This item allows you to enable or disable the summary screen at system boot. System Memory: This field shows the conventional memory available. This is a display-only item and cannot be altered. Extended Memory: This field shows the extended memory available.
  • Page 118 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 118 Series User’s Manual Figure 7.2: The IDE Adapter 0 Master Submenu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK1016GAP-(PM)] Type: [Auto] CHS Format Cylinders [16303] Heads [16] Sectors: [63] Maximum Capacity: 8455MB LBA Format Total Sectors 19640880...

  • Page 119: Ide Adapter 1 Master Submenu

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 119 Figure 7.3: The IDE Adapter 1 Master Submenu Main Secondary Master [TORiSAN DVD-ROM DRD-U824-(SM)] Type: [Auto] Ultra DMA mode: [Mode 2] Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4/DMA 2] Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] 32 Bit I/O: [Enabled]...

  • Page 120: Advanced Menu

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 120 Series User’s Manual Figure 7.4: The Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Setup Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction. Installed O/S: [Win98/Win2000] Reset Configuration Data: [No]...
  • Page 121 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 121 Chapter 7: Configuring & Maintaining Your System TouchPad: This item allows you to enable or disable the TouchPad on your system. You should set this item to [Auto] when using the touchpad. Use of an external USB pointing device should not affect or be affected by the use of the TouchPad, so you should not need to disable the TouchPad to use an external pointing device.
  • Page 122 Unidirectional: This setting assumes that the communication is primarily from the computer to a peripheral (such as a printer). This setting is not intended for a parallel connection between your WinBook notebook and another computer for file transfers. ECP: This is an enhanced bi-directional transfer mode. A bi-directional mode is required for file transfers between computers via a parallel connection.

  • Page 123: Security Menu

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 123 EPP: This is an enhanced bi-directional transfer mode. A bi-directional mode is required for file transfers between computers via a parallel connection. FDD Controller: This item allows you to enable or disable the floppy disk controller.
  • Page 124 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 124 Series User’s Manual 7.12 Figure 7.6: The Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Set User Password [Enter] Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Password on boot: [Disabled] Fixed disk boot sector:...
  • Page 125 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 125 Chapter 7: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Note: This option will not be available to you until a supervisor password has been set. Password on Boot: This item allows you to enable or disable the pass- word on boot option.

  • Page 126: Boot Menu

    (Figure 7.7) This menu allows you to set the order in which devices are checked for an operating system at boot. The WinBook notebook will check the devices in the order selected and load the operating system from the first device with one installed. The items with a [+]/[-] beside them are expandable categories.

  • Page 127: Exit Menu

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 127 This is true of categories or devices within a category. Hitting [n] will allow you to move a device between the Hard Drive and Removable Devices categories. Hitting [d] will remove a device that is not installed. If you will be booting from a floppy or CD-ROM drive, you should set these devices to be checked prior to the Hard Drive category.
  • Page 128 Setup program in this session and exit the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults: Restores all the values to the default settings that were in place when you received your WinBook notebook. You can now save these changes and exit or return to the other menus to make additional changes.
  • Page 129 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 129 Security Viruses It is possible that your computer might become infected by a virus, a program that was designed to move into a computer’s system and cause damage. Many viruses act by altering the boot record of your disk, thus rendering it unusable.

  • Page 130: The Password Protection Available To You Includes

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 130 Series User’s Manual possessions. A good password should also be as long as possible (within the limits of your password utility) and should contain a combination of numbers and letters (and non-alphanumeric characters-such as punctuation marks-where permissible).

  • Page 131: Encryption

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 131 Network/ISP Passwords: These passwords are used to restrict use of your network or modem connection. Since many programs, including Windows’s Dial-up Networking, allow you to store these passwords so that you will not have to enter them every time you connect, you should consider how secure your environment is before storing such passwords.

  • Page 132: Physical Security

    Physical Security You can help protect your WinBook notebook from theft by taking several steps: • Clearly mark the system with your name and other identifying information.

  • Page 133: Software Updates

    Software Updates One way to insure the optimal operation of your WinBook notebook is to be certain that you have the most current software. WinBook posts updated versions of your system’s BIOS software on the technical support website: www.winbookcorp.com. You can look for updates to the BIOS of the WinBook notebook and download them from the site.

  • Page 134: Cleaning

    (e.g. your printer, external drives) and update your drivers as needed. The BIOS updates will help make sure that the hardware in your WinBook notebook is running efficiently. You can also update Windows by taking advantage of the Windows Update feature built into Windows 2000 and the Automatic Windows Update feature built into Windows Me.
  • Page 135 Vents: After shutting down and unplugging your system, use a hand-held vacuum to clean the vents on the case of your WinBook notebook. If you work in a dusty environment, you should try to vacuum often to avoid accumulation of dust on internal components.

  • Page 136: Operating Environment

    WinBook notebook, although you should be aware of any restrictions that your airline might place on use of electronic devices in the cabin. Use of your WinBook notebook at high altitudes (over 10,000 ft.)in the mountains, however, can lower disk drive reliability.
  • Page 137 Dust Accumulation: Try to avoid environments with excessive dust. If you do work in such an environment, be sure to vacuum the vents of your WinBook notebook as described in the section on cleaning above. Battery Disposal: The batteries from your WinBook notebook must be recycled or disposed of properly.
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  • Page 139: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 139 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Chapter Eight: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 140: Audio

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 140 Series User’s Manual Audio Note: There are two ways to mute your system: the Mute hot key [Fn]+[F2] and the Mute control on the software audio mixer. PROBLEM: My music CDs won’t play. ACTIONS: •...
  • Page 141 The audio jacks are on the rear of the system; the headphone jack is to the left as you face the rear of the system. • Are you using the correct connector? The WinBook notebook’s external speaker connector is compatible with a 3.5mm stereo audio plug.
  • Page 142 • Are you using the correct connector? The WinBook notebook external speaker connector is compatible with a 3.5mm stereo audio plug. If you are using a different plug, it may not be compatible.
  • Page 143 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 143 PROBLEM: Buzzing or humming sound. ACTIONS: • Check volume and mixer controls on software. Follow the manu- facturer's setup instructions for these controls. • Double-click on the speaker icon on your taskbar. If all the audio settings are at maximum volume, try reducing them to about 3/4 volume.

  • Page 144: Booting Up

    • Boot password has been enabled. Type in your password to continue. If you have lost the password or the password has been enabled by accident, you will need to return the unit to WinBook to have the password reset.
  • Page 145 • Try rebooting with the WinBook Restore CD provided with your system or a bootable diskette. Then see if you can access the C: drive.
  • Page 146 Try another bootable CD. • CD is damaged. If this is the Restore CD that came with your WinBook notebook, contact Technical Support about obtaining a replacement. • Open the drive door and be sure that the CD-ROM is properly seated in the drive.

  • Page 147: Cd-Rom/Dvd

    PROBLEM: My CD-ROM/DVD Drive door won’t open. ACTIONS: • Turn the WinBook notebook on. While the power is ON, press the button on the drive. The drive door should open. • If the door still will not open, you can manually eject the disk. There is a small hole on the door of the CD-ROM/DVD drive.
  • Page 148 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 148 Series User’s Manual 8.10 • Check that Mute is not enabled. Press [Fn]+[F2] to toggle the Mute setting. • Check that the software volume control is not turned down. For example, the Windows Media Player has a volume control slide. Move the slide to the right to raise the volume level.

  • Page 149: Drives

    Page 149 or press the “+” key on the keyboard to increase the volume. See the Help and Support center in Windows Me or the WinBook notebook Help file in Windows 2000 for more information about using your DVD player.
  • Page 150 Slide the tab closed to save files on the disk. • Have you formatted the disk? Some new disks are not formatted for use with your WinBook notebook. If your disk is not formatted, or if the disk is formatted for use with another type of computer, Windows will notify you.

  • Page 151: Keyboard

    • Have you formatted the disk? Some new disks are not formatted for use with your WinBook notebook. If your disk is not formatted, or if the disk is formatted for use with another type of computer, Windows will notify you.
  • Page 152 WinBook notebook is not working. ACTIONS: • If you plugged the keyboard into the WinBook notebook after it was turned on, restart the WinBook notebook with the keyboard plugged in. If restarting doesn’t help, your keyboard may be defective or incom- patible with USB specifications.

  • Page 153: Lan Card

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 153 LAN Card PROBLEM: My computer will not access files or resources on the network. ACTIONS: • Make sure the network cable is securely connected to your computer and the network hub (or other computer). •...

  • Page 154: Modem

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 154 Series User’s Manual 8.16 PROBLEM: My computer keeps beeping at me. ACTIONS: • Your battery has reached a critical low power level. Save your current work and shut down your computer, connect your AC Adapter or swap in a fresh battery.
  • Page 155 Page 155 • Check to be certain that the phones are working. • If your WinBook notebook has an internal modem, open the Control Panel and double-click on the modem icon. Select the proper modem and click on the Properties button to check the settings for modem. If the settings look correct, click on the Diagnostics tab.

  • Page 156: Pcmcia

    ACTIONS: • If the card is a Type III card, you will not be able to use the card with your WinBook J Series computer. Your PCMCIA slot will only accept Type I or Type II cards. PROBLEM: The PC Card is not operating properly.

  • Page 157: Pointing Devices

    PROBLEM: I plugged an external USB pointing device into the WinBook notebook, but it doesn't work. ACTIONS: • Restarting the WinBook notebook will usually solve pointing device problems. • While most USB devices are Plug-and-Play, some USB devices (such as IntelliScroll mice) might require the installation of drivers from the pointing device’s manufacturer.
  • Page 158 • Move the pointing device more slowly across the screen. Rapid pointer movement can cause the pointer to sometimes disappear when the WinBook notebook is using resources to save a file or print a document. Usually the pointer’s characteristics will return to normal after the WinBook notebook finishes tasks that consume its resources.

  • Page 159: Ports

    • Check the Integrated Peripheral Submenu of the Advanced Menu of the Setup program to be sure that the port is set to “Auto”. If the port is disabled, the WinBook notebook will not communicate with external devices connected to the port.
  • Page 160 Also see that the printer’s communication cable is connected properly to the WinBook notebook’s Parallel Port and to the port of the printer. • If the printer is turned on, there should be a power indicator that illuminates.
  • Page 161 BIOS Setup program to be sure that the mode for the parallel port is appropriate for your printer. Some newer printers might require a bi-directional mode. Your WinBook notebook has two bi-directional modes: EPP and ECP. Check the printer documentation for specific information about the printer’s requirement.
  • Page 162 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 162 Series User’s Manual 8.24 PROBLEM: My printer prints strange characters that are not in the document that I am trying to print. ACTIONS: • This is often the result of garbage in the printer’s memory buffer. Cancel the printing job (see Windows documentation or the documenta- tion that came with your software application), then turn off the printer’s power switch.

  • Page 163: Software

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 163 Software PROBLEM: Software will not run or causes problems with system operation. ACTIONS: • Check the web site for the software manufacturer for updates or patches that might correct the problems. • Some older software might be incompatible with your version of Windows.

  • Page 164: Video

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 164 Series User’s Manual 8.26 PROBLEM: USB device does not function properly. ACTIONS: • Make sure the USB connection is secure. If you have several devices chained together, make sure that all connections are secure. •...

  • Page 165: Windows

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 165 Windows PROBLEM: Windows will not boot properly. ACTIONS: • If you are using Windows Me and Windows indicates a registry problem, rebooting might clear it up. Windows Me keeps up to 15 copies of the registry and will try restoring from a backup if it encoun- ters registry problems.

  • Page 166: Cd-R

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 166 Series User’s Manual 8.28 that you suspect may be unreliable or incompatible). You can return your system to a point prior to the installation. Doing so will remove any settings that were changed since the last configuration backup. •...

  • Page 167: Cd-Rw

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 167 PROBLEM: Audio files that I stored on my CD-R do not play in an audio CD player. ACTIONS: • Make sure that you have written the CD-R as an audio CD. Audio files transferred to a CD-R as data files will not play in an audio CD player.
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  • Page 169: Chapter 9: Upgrading Your System

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 169 Chapter 9: Upgrading Your System Chapter Nine: Upgrading Your System...
  • Page 170 Memory Since RAM requirements for software programs are constantly increasing, your WinBook notebook is made to allow for an easy upgrade in system memory with 144-pin SO-DIMM modules provided by WinBook Corporation. Your WinBook notebook has two single memory slots, but only one is accessible for user upgrade (the other will already contain a memory module).
  • Page 171 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 171 The chart below shows you some of the possible memory configurations for your WinBook notebook: Module 1 Module 2 64MB None 64MB 32MB 64MB 64MB 128MB 128MB To Install Memory Modules: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter.
  • Page 172 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 172 Series User’s Manual 4. Remove the screw from the compartment cover and set it in a safe place. (Figure 9.3) 5. Remove the compartment cover by sliding it toward the rear of the system and then angling it up and out.
  • Page 173 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 173 6. You will now see the RAM slot. If you need to remove a SO-DIMM module to install a higher capacity module, you can do so by gently pushing out on the edge clips to release the module. Then angle the card slightly upward and gently slide it from its edge connector slot.
  • Page 174 Upgrading Hard Drives Hardware and software changes quickly. In order to make it easy for you to expand the capacity of your WinBook notebook, the hard drive in your WinBook notebook is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading. You should be sure to back up your hard drive before attempting to change the hard drive.
  • Page 175 CD-ROM that came with your WinBook notebook. NOTE: This is the bootable WinBook CD-ROM that came with your system, which has all the proper drivers for the WinBook note- book hardware and a disk image utility for just this kind of upgrade.
  • Page 176 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 176 Series User’s Manual 4. The hard disk drive (HDD) compartment is located toward the front of the unit. There are two screws that secure the compartment cover to the unit. Remove the two screws and set them in a safe place. (Figure 9.5) Note: The two screws are of different lengths.
  • Page 177 7. The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the WinBook notebook. Remove this bracket from your existing drive. There are 6 screws holding the bracket. Remove the screws and set them in a safe place.
  • Page 178 12. Secure the cover with the two screws. 13. Insert your WinBook restore CD into the CD-ROM, DVD or Combo drive. 14. When you boot the computer the computer the recover program should start.

  • Page 179: Firmware Upgrades

    Program discussed in Chapter Seven. This firmware, as this software is called when it resides on chips, can be upgraded to provide enhance- ments. These upgrades can be downloaded from the WinBook Web Page (www.winbookcorp.com) or obtained on diskette. Technical Support can provide you with help in erasing the current firmware and replacing it with the updated version.
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  • Page 181: Glossary

    J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 181 Glossary Glossary...
  • Page 182 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Power management standard in Windows. It helps optimize power management for your WinBook notebook. ACPI also allows applications to take control of power management, for example to prevent a timeout from interrupting a presentation.
  • Page 183 ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) This set of protocols allows your CD-ROM/R/RW or DVD drives to function using the IDE interface of your WinBook notebook. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) This is the way in which your computer sends and receives very low-level instructions to and from your hardware equipment (such as your keyboard).
  • Page 184 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 184 Series User’s Manual Byte A “word” used by the computer. It consists of 8 bits of information. Abbreviated with a capital B. Cache Memory that is used to improve performance by keeping recently used or soon-to-be-needed data in a separate memory position where it will not need to be searched for.
  • Page 185 DC (Direct Current) The AC Adapter changes AC from a wall socket to lower voltage DC, and inputs the DC into the WinBook notebook to charge the rechargeable batteries that power the WinBook notebook. Defragmenting...
  • Page 186 It allows for faster transfers of information to and from devices that also support the EPP mode. Embedded Numeric Keypad Feature of the WinBook notebook: 15 keys are within the rest of the keyboard. The numeric assignments are found on the upper right side of each key.
  • Page 187 A copy sent over a telephone line or other communications service. Flash BIOS ROM Memory chip in the WinBook notebook that stores the basic operating firmware, including the system setup software, advanced power manage- ment, and PCI bus support. The flash BIOS can be updated from a floppy disk or with a file downloaded from the WinBook web page.
  • Page 188 Windows Me, you will also find WinBook-specific information there. Hibernate WinBook notebook power management feature that allows you to quickly save your work to the hard drive while you are transporting or not using your system. (This is also referred to as “zero volt suspend” since it draws no power from the battery).
  • Page 189 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 189 Glossary Hypertext A means of embedding in text certain commands which, when activated, can take a user to another position in a document, can call up other documents, can launch a program, or can set in motion some other action.
  • Page 190 1024 bytes. Usually abbreviated K or KB. LAN (Local Area Network) Card The WinBook J Series notebook comes with an optional mini-PCI LAN card. The port for this connection is located on the rear of the machine. This card allows you to connect your computer to a network or high-speed DSL or cable modem that uses the Ethernet standard.
  • Page 191 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 191 Glossary Mini-PCI Card A small hardware card preinstalled in your system that provides a built-in modem and/or LAN Card. Modem (From Modulate/DEModulate) A device that allows information to be transmitted from one computer to another via telephone lines. MPEG-2 (Motion Picture Experts Group version 2) MPEG-2 (pronounced M-peg) is a means of compressing video to allow for transfer of audio-visual images (up to broadcast quality) to devices...
  • Page 192 International Association) A device using PCMCIA standards (also referred to as the PC Card standard) that the user can install into the WinBook notebook. These credit-card sized electronic modules include, modems and network adapters. See Chapter Five for more information.
  • Page 193 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 193 Glossary PS/2 Pointing Device Pointing device that uses a PS/2 interface connector to plug into the computer, e.g. a mouse or trackball. RAM (Random Access Memory) The working memory of a computer that is used to run programs and hold active files.
  • Page 194 Standby Mode WinBook notebook power management feature that powers-down, but leaves the current program in RAM. This mode operates faster than Hibernate and uses more power, but operation can be resumed if the modem detects an incoming phone call or if a scheduled alarm takes place.
  • Page 195 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 195 Glossary System Error Messages A system error message indicates a problem with the computer itself. These messages normally appear during the power-on self-test, before the operating system prompt appears. System Restore System Restore is a Windows Me utility that allows you to return your system to a previous configuration.
  • Page 196 J series manual 4/2/01 3:27 PM Page 196 Series User’s Manual URL (Universal Resource Locator) An address (or location) on the World Wide Web. Such addresses allow you to move to a specific site. Sometimes the address is embedded in a hypertext link in the WWW (which then automatically takes you to that URL).
  • Page 197 (the other hole does not have a tab). XGA (Extended Graphics Array) Video standard that allows your WinBook notebook to provide a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. G.17...
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