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FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Conventions of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hardware - Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The WinBook Notebook - The Front; The Right Side;
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Keyboard - Keyboard System Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices - Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Battery & Power Saving - Battery Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Audio/Sound - Built-in Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CD-ROM Drive/DVD Drive/Combo Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CD-R/CD-RW Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Software - Preloaded Software; Adding Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Why Use the Help and Support Center? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 3: Basic Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hard Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Using the Help and Support Center ..... . . 37 WinBook Users’ Manual and the Help and Support Center ..39 System Restore .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Battery Operation — Charging; Changing ....52 Power Management — WinBook Notebook Low Power Measures; Standby and Hiberate Modes ....55 Safety &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:15 PM PCMCIA Network Connections ......77 PCMCIA SCSI Interface ........78 PCMCIA Modem.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:15 PM User’s Manual Table Contents Page 4 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting..... 105 Booting Up......... . 106 CD-ROM/DVD.

  • Page 5: Fcc Statement

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:15 PM 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

    Page 6 Conventions of This Manual Using this manual will help you get the most from your WinBook notebook computer. Keep the manual and the “Read Me First” brochure with your WinBook notebook to refer to when you want information and help.
  • Page 7 Support Center. For specific information on how to use the Help and Support Center, refer to the “Windows Help and Support” chapter in this manual. In order to get the optimal usage out of your WinBook notebook, you should remember the following: •...

  • Page 8: N3 Manual W/Changes 10/2B 10/2/01 2:15 Pm

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:15 PM User’s Manual Page 8 • Be sure to discharge static electricity from your body before touching the computer or keyboard. • Use the same caution you would with any electronic equipment. Keep food, drinks, smoke and ashes away from your computer.
  • 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 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:15 PM Page 10...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:15 PM Page 11 Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: 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: The Rear; The Left Side; The Bottom; Inside The Notebook

    When this switch is at the left position under the blue square that says AP, the other keys act as Shortcut keys while your WinBook notebook is on. When the switch is pushed to the right Floppy Disk Drive...
  • Page 15 The left light, under an On icon, comes on when the system is on or when the CD Play/Shortcut Keys are in the CD Play mode. When your WinBook notebook is in StandBy or Suspend power- saving modes, this light will flash. The right light, under the Envelope icon, will light when you have unread e-mail.
  • Page 16 The PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot allows you to connect Type I, II or III cards to your system. Your WinBook notebook will accept two Type I or Type II card or one Type III card. For more information about PCMCIA cards, see Chapter 6.
  • Page 17 LCD and the external monitor or toggle between the two screens. Refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows for directions on how to adjust your display settings. Figure 1.4: Rear View of the Closed WinBook Notebook Kensington Modem...
  • Page 18 The Cooling Fan Vent exhausts and 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. Do not operate your WinBook notebook inside a tight-fitting cover or case that blocks the cooling vent.
  • Page 19 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 19 Chapter 1: Getting Started Figure 1.5: Left Side View of the Closed WinBook Notebook Optical Drive The Left Side (Figure 1.5) The Optical Drive is built into the system. To open the drive, turn on the system and press the release button.
  • Page 20 Page 20 The bottom Cooling Fan Vent and Memory Compartment 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. Do not operate your WinBook notebook inside a tight-fitting cover or case that blocks the cooling vent.
  • Page 21 10/2/01 2:16 PM Inside the Notebook (Figure 1.7) Your WinBook notebook comes equipped with two high-quality Integrated Stereo Speakers. These are located on the left and right front corners of the system. The System Window displays information about the condition of your system by displaying various icons.
  • Page 22 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM User’s Manual Page 22 keys by holding down the green Fn key while you use the number keys. In this case the NumLock icon will not appear. • Scroll Lock: A Scroll icon indicates that the Scroll Lock function has been activated by pressing the [F12] key while also holding down the [Fn] key.

  • Page 23: Power On

    Power On 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. This will help calibrate the electronics that monitor and maintain the battery charge.

  • Page 24: The Keyboard - Keyboard System Controls

    Certificate of Authenticity sticker (Product Key xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxxxxxx) that is attached to the bottom of your WinBook N3, as another number cannot be issued. We can NOT provide a replacement! It is advis- able to copy the product key to another location in case the stick- er comes loose or is lost.
  • Page 25 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 25 Chapter 1: Getting Started Figure 1.9: The N3 Keyboard an embedded numeric keypad. This numeric keypad is printed in green on the keyboard. If the Num Lock key is engaged, the pad will allow you to type numbers as you would on a 10-keypad. If the NumLock is not engaged, the keys perform their normal alphanumeric function.
  • 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 green 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

    10/2/01 2:16 PM Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices Your WinBook notebook comes with a built-in touchpad and can support an external mouse via the USB or PS/2 port. If you use an external USB mouse, you can use it simultaneously with the touchpad.

  • Page 28: Battery & Power Saving - Battery Icon

    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.

  • Page 29: Power Management

    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 management.

  • Page 30: Cd-Rom Drive/Dvd Drive/Combo Drive

    Your CD drive can also be used to play audio CDs through the audio hardware built into your WinBook notebook. You can even use the audio CD playback functions of your WinBook N3 when the system is off by using the CD playback keys. Your CD-ROM will also be able to read from photo CDs.
  • Page 31 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 32: Cd-R/Cd-Rw Drive

    Your drive will last longer if you remove the disk using the normal unloading method. If your WinBook notebook has a DVD drive, you will be able to use this drive to play DVD video disks. See Chapter 7 for more information about DVD use.

  • Page 33: Software - Preloaded Software; Adding Software

    If you purchased some other software, or if you already own software that you will be installing on your new WinBook notebook system, or if you buy software at a later date, you will need to know how to install that software on the WinBook notebook system.
  • Page 34 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 34...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Windows Help And Support

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 35 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support...
  • Page 36 WinBook computer. Also found within this resource are applications that you can run to help maintain and troubleshoot your WinBook such as system restore, remote assistance, and system configuration utility. For further information on any item in this chapter, just type the keyword in the Search box of the Help and Support Center.

  • Page 37: Using The Help And Support Center

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 37 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Using the Help and Support Center Obtaining access to the Help and Support Center is just a key press or mouse click away. From the Windows desktop, press the [F1] key in order to bring up the Help and Support Center.
  • Page 38 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM User’s Manual Figure 2.2: Help and Support Center Search Box Figure 2.3: Help and Support Center Search Results Page 38 It is through this home page that you will find easy access to the many resources the Help and Support Center has to offer.

  • Page 39: Winbook Users' Manual And The Help And Support Center

    Page 39 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Figure 2.4: Help and Support Center Main Setup Menu WinBook Users’ Manual and the Help and Support Center This manual was written to complement the Help and Support Center. While the manual doesn't directly answer many of the questions or...

  • Page 40: System Restore

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM User’s Manual Page 40 Figure 2.5: Help and Support Center Icon Search Help and Support Center using keywords: WinBook BIOS Icons like this can be found throughout the entire manual as a sidebar item pertaining to a question or concept being explained on that page.
  • Page 41 Refer to the Read Me First document that came with your WinBook for the toll free telephone support number. • The Help and Support Center is a dynamic resource from WinBook. The Help and Support Center will be periodically updated by WinBook in order to give you the latest information about your WinBook computer.
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  • Page 43: Chapter 3: Basic Computing

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 43 Chapter 3: Basic Computing Chapter 3: Basic Computing...

  • Page 44: Ram

    Page 44 User’s Manual The WinBook notebook is designed to be run straight out of the box, so, if you are an experienced computer user, you should be ready to go. You can find additional information about specific features of your system in the chapters that follow as well as the Help and Support Center feature found within Windows.

  • Page 45: Hard Drives

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Hard Drives The hard drive is the fixed disk, which provides the primary storage medium for your data. Most of your programs and data will be stored on the hard drive. The capacity of your hard drive will probably be several gigabytes (1 gigabyte (GB) = 1024 MB or approximately 1 billion bytes).

  • Page 46: Communications

    Call Waiting. Page 46 if its settings will conflict with those in your WinBook notebook. Device Manager is the place where you can learn this information about your system. If you want to know more information about these pieces of the computer, you can click on the particular device in the Device Manager and then click on Properties.

  • Page 47: Modem Communications

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 47 Chapter 3: Basic Computing Modem Communications You can use the modem to connect to other computers with a modem, or to log into networks that allow modem access. Your modem can be set to emulate a terminal for logging into remote systems.

  • Page 48: Internet And The World Wide Web

    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 49: Your Version Of Windows

    Internet connections are a useful way to exchange information and acquire updates of programs, including updated drivers or files for your WinBook notebook. Once you have become familiar with your WinBook notebook, you can find more extensive information about the World Wide Web in the Help and Support Center of Windows.
  • Page 50 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM User’s Manual Search Help and Support Center using keywords: control panel overview Search Help and Support Center using keywords: desktop settings Page 50 The Help and Support center in Windows features links to Windows- related sites.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 51 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing Chapter 4: Mobile Computing...

  • Page 52: Battery Operation - Charging; Changing

    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 charges whenever the AC Adapter is connected to your system.
  • Page 53 If you replace the battery with a new one, you might first need to initialize the battery so that the battery gauge in your WinBook notebook will be able to accurately measure the battery charge level. Check the WinBook section of the Windows Help and Support center for information about replacing a battery in your system.
  • Page 54 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM User’s Manual Search Help and Support Center using keywords: winbook battery Page 54 4. While still holding the release latch in place, grab the battery gently slide it out. (Figure 4.3) You can now let go of the battery release.

  • Page 55: Power Management - Winbook Notebook Low Power Measures; Standby And Hiberate Modes

    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 56 Page 56 WinBook Notebook Low Power Measures When you are running on battery power, your WinBook notebook tracks battery charge. When battery power gets low, the unit will provide warnings and eventually take action to help preserve data. Power level warnings in Windows will be activated according to the settings you have established.

  • Page 57: Safety & Operation

    Safety & Operation The WinBook notebook does not have a handle or a rough surface for a sure grip, so use a carrying case when traveling. At times, you may want to put both the case and the WinBook notebook within a larger briefcase to conceal the system and reduce the risk of theft.
  • Page 58 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 59 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 N3 notebook has built-in circuitry pro- tection for the modem in your system. This circuitry will help protect your system from electrical damage, but it is still recommended that you locate an analog line where possible.

  • Page 60: 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 61 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM • Consider purchasing a lock for your WinBook notebook. The WinBook notebook comes with a slot for connecting a lock located on rear of your system case. • Brand or physically mark your computer to make for easy identification.
  • Page 62 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM User’s Manual Page 62 Remember to: • Charge your battery • Change your power management settings to more aggressive settings, if appropriate • Transfer the working files you will need • Change your security settings (passwords and Floppy Disk Controller...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5: Desktop Operation

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:16 PM Page 63 Chapter 5: Desktop Operation Chapter 5: Desktop Operation...

  • Page 64: External Speakers & Microphone

    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 65 CD player. 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 66: Connecting Peripherals - Printer; Other Parallel Devices; External Monitor; External Keyboard; External Pointing Device

    To connect external speakers, follow the instructions provided with your speakers. When the speakers are con- nected, the built-in speakers of your WinBook notebook will automatically be disabled. An external microphone will disable the built-in microphone.
  • Page 67 External Pointing Device You can connect a USB or PS/2 mouse to your WinBook notebook. If your mouse is Windows compliant, the WinBook notebook should detect new hardware and take you through the process of installing the hardware.

  • Page 68: Ps/2 Port

    PS/2 Port The PS/2 port can be used to connect an external mouse or keyboard to your WinBook. If you desire to connect both a mouse and a keyboard simultaneously, you can obtain a Y-connector for that purpose. Note that some mice with advanced functions, such as scroll wheels, may not be fully compatible with a Y-connector.

  • Page 69: Scanners And Digital Cameras

    WinBook notebook free to conserve or recharge battery power. If you have a mobile USB device and want to make use of the WinBook notebook as the power source for the device, consider using an aggressive power management setting to help maximize battery life.

  • Page 70: Lan Port - Sharing

    Center in Windows. Sharing If you want to make files on your WinBook notebook available to another computer, or if you want to allow another system to print to a printer attached to your WinBook notebook, you will need to set up your system for sharing.
  • Page 71 Refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows for details on how to set up new hardware. To connect your WinBook notebook to the port replicator, plug the port replicator into the USB port on the rear of your system. Using the port...
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  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Pc Cards (Pcmcia)

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Page 73 Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA) Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA)

  • Page 74: Pc Cards - To Use The Pc Card; Pc Card Tips

    PCMCIA standard. The slot of your WinBook notebook is equipped for CardBus support and can use PC cards. Your WinBook notebook can accept 2 Type I or 2 Type II cards, but only one Type III card.
  • Page 75 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM For more information on how to install PCMCIA cards, refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows. To Use the PC Card: 1. Insert the card into the slot. 2. Push to make sure it is properly seated. When you insert your PCMCIA card, Windows should recognize the card.
  • Page 76 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual If you are unfamiliar with adding new hard- ware to your WinBook computer, refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows. Search Help and Support Center using keywords: add hardware Page 76 5.

  • Page 77: Pcmcia Network Connections

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM • In many cases, your network card has to be present when you boot the system to be recognized by the network (since Windows identifies itself to the network as it boots). Unless you are an experienced user and know how to connect to your network manually, you should reboot your system if you want to install your network card.

  • Page 78: Pcmcia Scsi Interface

    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 notebook. Once your card has been recognized and the proper drivers loaded, you will be able to connect SCSI devices to your WinBook notebook.

  • Page 79: Chapter 7: Video Settings

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Page 79 Chapter 7: Video Settings Chapter 7: Video Settings...

  • Page 80: Video Settings

    Page 80 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]+[ ] to increase screen brightness and [Fn]+[ ] to decrease screen brightness.

  • Page 81: External Vga Port

    A rate of 72 Hz or faster will usually produce a comfortable image. Your monitor may refresh at different frequencies depending on the resolution. Check your monitor Figure 7.1: Location of ports on the rear of the WinBook notebook Page 81 External VGA Port...

  • Page 82: Tv-Out

    If you want video and audio, you will want to purchase separate cables for audio and video transmission. If you want to enable the television output for your WinBook notebook, follow the directions below.

  • Page 83: Dvd

    Refer to the Help and Support Center in Windows for details on changing your display settings. If your WinBook notebook came equipped with a DVD-ROM drive, you will be able to use this drive to run software on DVD or to watch movies stored in DVD format.
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  • Page 85: Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Page 85 Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System...

  • Page 86: Setup Program

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Page 86 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 87 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Figure 8.1: The Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security System Time: [15:26:05] System Date: [10/01/2001] Floppy Drive: 1.44MB, 3.5” Hard Disk: Toshiba MK2018GAP-(PM) Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on display: [Auto-Selected]...
  • Page 88 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual You do not need to enter the Setup program to adjust the time and date of your computer. You can adjust these from within Windows by double-clicking on the clock on your taskbar...

  • Page 89: System Devices Menu

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Figure 8.2: The System Devices Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Pointing Device: [Simultaneous] FDD Controller: [Enabled] Parallel Port: [Enabled] Mode: [ECP] Shared Video Memory: [16 MB] Help Select Item F5/F6...
  • Page 90 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Page 90 Parallel Port: This item allows you to enable or disable the parallel port. When enabled, this port should be set to “Auto” (which will automatically set the address on system start-up). If you choose the Auto option, you will have the option of setting the Parallel Port mode.

  • Page 91: Security Menu

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Figure 8.3: The Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security User Password: Clear Set User Password [Enter] Password on boot: [Disabled] Help Select Item F5/F6 Exit Select Menu Enter Security Menu (Figure 8.3)

  • Page 92: Boot Menu

    (Figure 8.4) 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.
  • Page 93 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Figure 8.4: The Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Help Select Item F5/F6 Exit Select Menu Enter To move a device up or down in the boot order, use the [F5] or [F6] key.

  • Page 94: Exit Menu

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Page 94 Figure 8.5: The Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Boot Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Help Select Item...
  • Page 95 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 96: The Password Protection Available To You Includes

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual If you are in an insecure environment, you might consider disconnecting your USB Floppy Disk Drive (if you have one) to help protect your system from viruses. The System File Protection in Windows...

  • Page 97: Encryption

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM WARNING: If you forget or lose your Windows password, you will have to reformat your hard drive and restore Windows from your Restore CD. This can result in loss of data. Be sure to store your password in a safe place and keep a backup version of your data files.

  • Page 98: Physical Security

    • Obtain a lock to attach to the lock slot (on the left side of your WinBook notebook). You can use this to secure the system to a heavy object, such as a desk. • You can obtain alarms and other anti-theft devices from computer retailers.

  • Page 99: System Maintenance - Backup; Archiving

    These drives provide more speed than a traditional backup-only drive. Most such drives can be con- nected to your WinBook notebook’s parallel port or USB port or through a PCMCIA card that provides a SCSI port or other interface port.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Cleaning

    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...

  • Page 102: Operating Environment

    If you need to clean your CDs, you can purchase a CD cleaner kit from your computer retailer. Operating Environment In order to maintain the effective operation of your WinBook notebook, you need to take into account the environmental factors that can adversely affect your system.
  • Page 103 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.
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  • Page 105: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Page 105 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Chapter 9: Troubleshooting To find answers to your Windows related questions, refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows. For instructions on how to use the Help and Support Center, refer to Chapter 2 in this manual.

  • Page 106: 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. Problem: System will not accept my password.
  • Page 107 Restore CD to install Windows in the original configuration for your WinBook notebook. If you have a full backup of your drive, you should then be able to restore your programs and files to the drive from your backup.
  • Page 108 • CD does not have the necessary files to properly boot. 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 109: Cd-Rom/Dvd

    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.
  • Page 110 • 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 111: Keyboard

    The external USB keyboard that I connected to my 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 incompatible with USB specifications.

  • Page 112: Miscellaneous

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Page 112 Miscellaneous Problem: Date reads January 1, 1980 or some other very early date. Actions: • The lithium ion battery that maintains the system clock might be discharged. There is a small built-in battery pack that supplies power to the system in order to maintain certain system information while the power is off.

  • Page 113: Pcmcia

    This might be especially useful if that card is an older card that predates your operating system. Pointing Devices Problem: My WinBook notebook’s built-in pointing device is not working. Action: Restarting the WinBook notebook will usually solve pointing device problems.

  • Page 114: Ports

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Page 114 Ports Problem: Special devices that I connect to the Parallel Port do not function properly. Action: 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.

  • Page 115: Video

    • Make sure that the TV is set up to receive output from the S-Video port. Check your TV documentation for assistance. • Make sure that the TV out function is enabled. Your television must be connected to the WinBook notebook to allow for the signal to be directed out. Page 115...

  • Page 116: Windows

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Page 116 Windows Problem: I installed new software and Windows does not seem to be running correctly. Actions: • Try uninstalling the software. If Windows is running correctly after the uninstallation, try re-installing. If the problem persists, contact the program manufacturer for assistance.

  • Page 117: Cd-Rw

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Problem: I cannot write to a CD-R disk. Action: The CD-R session has been “closed” to allow the CD-R to be read in a standard CD-ROM drive. It is not recommended that you add data to a closed CD-R even if there is room and your software permits it, since data recovery might be unreliable.
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  • Page 119: Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Page 119 Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System...

  • Page 120: Memory - To Install Memory Modules

    WinBook Corporation. Your WinBook notebook has a single memory slot in addition to 128MB DRAM on the main system board, so if your WinBook N3 notebook has more than 128MB installed, then you will already have memory installed in you memory slot. You can obtain an SO-DIMM module and upgrade to a larger memory configuration.
  • Page 121 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM System Board Module 128MB None 128MB 32MB 128MB 64MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB WARNING: Whenever you handle memory components (hard drive, SO-DIMM modules) from your system, you should be careful of excess static. It is advisable to wear a grounding strap, if you have one available.
  • Page 122 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Page 122 4. Remove the 3 screws from the compartment cover and set them in a safe place. (Figure 10.3) 5. Remove the compartment cover by sliding it toward the rear of the system and then angling it up and out.
  • Page 123 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM 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 124: Upgrading Hard Drives - To Upgrade Your Hard Drive

    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 125 1. Back up the installed drive completely. Be sure that you have the bootable 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 notebook hardware and a disk image utility for just this kind of upgrade.
  • Page 126 11. Secure the cover with the two screws. 12. Insert your WinBook restore CD into the CD-ROM, DVD or Combo drive. 13. When you boot the computer the recover program should start. If it does not, restart the system and press [F2] to enter the Setup utility.

  • Page 127: Firmware Upgrades

    Setup Program discussed in Chapter 8. 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...

  • Page 128: Other Upgrades (Pcmcia)

    “Read Me First” brochure to get assistance in upgrading your firmware. Other Upgrades (PCMCIA) The easiest way to upgrade the capabilities of your WinBook notebook is to take advantage of the PCMCIA slots in your system. These can be used to provide a network connection, communications hardware, or connections to external equipment via a PCMCIA card (or PC card) interface.

  • Page 129: Index

    N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Page 129 Index Index...
  • Page 130 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Index Page 130 AC Adapter, 16, 22, 24, 28, 52-54, 56, 58-59, 61, 69, 101, 108, 112, 121, 125 ACPI, 55 Administrator, 66, 70, 96 Battery, 8, 12-13, 19-20, 22-23, 28-29, 44, 52-58, 61-62, 69, 74, 102-103,...
  • Page 131 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM ECP, 66, 89-90, 114 EPP, 66-67, 90, 114 Environment, 47, 62, 78, 96-97, 101-103, 125 External Devices, 68-69 Fax, 18, 46, 59-60, 77-78 Floppy Disk Drive, 14, 22, 88, 96, 102, 109 Function Keys, 24, 26...
  • Page 132 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM User’s Manual Index Page 132 Modem, 13, 17-18, 46-49, 58-61, 74, 76-78, 95-97 PCMCIA Modem, 49, 78 Monitor, 12, 17, 23, 26, 28, 67, 80-82 External Monitor, 17, 26, 28, 67, 80-82 Mouse, 16, 21, 23, 25, 27, 36-37, 67-68, 89, 105, 113...
  • Page 133 N3 manual w/changes 10/2b 10/2/01 2:17 PM Page 133 Index Printer, 18, 46, 60-61, 66-67, 69-71, 100, 114 RAM, 20, 44, 56-57, 88, 120, 123 Safety, 57-58 Index Security, 60, 62, 86-87, 89, 91, 93-98, 125 Serial Port, 77 Setup, 39, 45, 54, 60, 66-67, 70, 86-89, 91, 93-96, 106-108, 114, 125-127...

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