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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;
The Rear; The Left Side; The Bottom; Inside the Notebook. . . . . . . 14
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
The Keyboard - Keyboard System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pointing Stick (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LCD Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Battery & Power Saving - Battery Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Audio/Sound - Built-in Speakers; Built-in Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CD-ROM Drive/DVD Drive/Combo Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CD-R/CD-RW Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Software - Preloaded Software; Adding Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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
The Device Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 2 User’s Manual Table Chapter 4: Mobile Computing ....51 Contents Chapter 5: Desktop Operation ....63 Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA) .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 3 PCMCIA Modem ........78 Chapter 7: Video Settings .

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 4 User’s Manual Table Contents Chapter 10: Upgrading your system ....123 Index ........135 Drives .

  • Page 5: N4 Manual W/No Os 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 Pm

    (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one full year from the original date of purchase. Should the Product fail to conform with this warranty during this one year warranty period, WinBook will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge.
  • Page 6 WinBook’s liability under this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement as provided for above, and WinBook assumes no risk of, and shall not in any case be liable for, any other damages, including, without limitation, any special, incidental, consequential or punitive...

  • Page 7: Conventions Of This Manual

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 7 Conventions of This Manual Preface This manual is for all versions of the WinBook notebook. Some of the options mentioned inside may not be available for your model. Every attempt has...
  • Page 8 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 8 User’s Manual The pencil symbol indicates that you should take note of the accompanying information. The exclamation symbol identifies information which is important for you to read to avoid damage...
  • Page 9 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 9 Preface...
  • Page 10 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 10 User’s Manual Acknowledgements: Copyright Notice:...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 11 Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started...
  • Page 12 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 12 User’s Manual WARNING Continuous use of a keyboard may cause repetitive stress injuries or discomfort, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and tenosynovitis. You should seek medical advice if you feel any aching, numbing or tingling in your arms, wrists or hands.

  • Page 13: Hardware - Inventory

    Inventory NOTE: The WinBook notebook uses proprietary accessories that are designed specifically for your WinBook computer (such as a port replicator) and you should only use those items that have been approved for your computer. Contact WinBook for information about obtaining approved accessories and upgrades.
  • Page 14 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 14 User’s Manual The WinBook Notebook The Front Speakers Notebook Status Indicators: (Figure 1.1) Display Panel Release Display Panel Integrated Stereo...
  • Page 15 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 15 Chapter 1: Getting Started Hard Disk Drive Figure 1.1: Front View of the Closed WinBook Notebook Display Panel Release Hard Disc Drive...
  • Page 16 The Left Side (Figure 1.2) PCMCIA (PC Card) Slot 10/100 LAN port Cooling Fan Vent Floppy Disk Drive Figure 1.2: Left Side View of the Closed WinBook Notebook Audio Line Out Microphone Jack LAN Port PCMCIA Slot Cooling Fan Floppy Disk Drive...
  • Page 17 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 17 Audio Line Out Jack Microphone Jack The Rear (Figure 1.3) AC Connector Figure 1.3: Rear View of the Closed WinBook Notebook USB Port Modem Port PS/2 Port External VGA Port Chapter 1: Getting Started Although you can...
  • Page 18 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 18 User’s Manual Search Help and Support Center using keywords: desktop settings Parallel Port External VGA Port Cooling Fan Vent Ports Modem Port PS/2 Port...
  • Page 19 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:38 PM Page 19 The Right Side (Figure 1.4) Optical Drive Kensington Lock Slot Figure 1.4: Right Side View of the Closed WinBook Notebook Kensington Lock Slot Chapter 1: Getting Started Optical Drive...
  • Page 20 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:39 PM Page 20 User’s Manual The Bottom Figure 1.5: Bottom View of the WinBook Notebook (Figure 1.5) Battery Bay Battery Release Lever Battery Release Lever Lock Hard Disk Drive Memory Bay Memory Bay...
  • Page 21 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:40 PM Page 21 Inside the Notebook (Figure 1.6) Integrated Stereo Speakers Integrated Microphone Touchpad Mouse Buttons (Figure 1.7) Num Lock: Caps Lock: Scroll Lock: Chapter 1: Getting Started Try moving the display panel slightly forwards or back to find the optimal contrast.
  • Page 22 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:41 PM Page 22 User’s Manual Figure 1.7: System Status LEDs Play/Pause CD Stop (E-mail client) (Internet Browser) Scroll Lock Caps Lock Lock Skip Forwards Power Button Skip Backwards (User Configuration 2 (User Configuration 1...

  • Page 23: Power On

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:41 PM Page 23 Power On 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 9.

  • Page 24: The Keyboard

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 24 User’s Manual Chapter 1: Getting Started The Keyboard (Figure 1.8) Figure 1.8: The N Series Keyboard (Shown With Optional Pointing Stick)
  • Page 25 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 25 Keyboard System Controls Chapter 1: Getting Started Once you are experi- enced with Windows, you will find that you can change the look and configuration of the desktop from the defaults provided for you.

  • Page 26: Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices - Touchpad

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 26 User’s Manual KEYS [Fn]+[End] [Fn]+[Arrow Down] Decreases LCD brightness [Fn]+[Arrow Up] [F7] [Fn]+[F8] [Fn]+[F10] [Fn]+[PageUp] [Fn]+[PageDown] Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices Touchpad FUNCTION(S) Mutes system audio Increases LCD brightness Expands the display to full screen in programs that use a 640x480 mode.

  • Page 27: Lcd Display

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 27 Chapter 1: Getting Started Search Help and Support Center using keywords: pointing devices LCD Display Search Help and Support Center using keywords: display settings...
  • Page 28 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 28 User’s Manual Battery & Power Saving Search Help and Support Center using keywords: power settings Battery Icon...

  • Page 29: Power Management

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 29 Power Management Chapter 1: Getting Started To check your battery charge level, use the battery icon provided in the Windows system tray. Search Help and Support Center using keywords: power management...

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

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 30 User’s Manual Audio/Sound Search Help and Support Center using keywords: Built-in Speakers audio properties Connecting external speakers to your WinBook notebook disables the built-in speakers. Built-in Microphone Connecting an external...
  • Page 31 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started Search Help and Support Center using keywords: audio CD (Figure 1.12) Figure 1.12: Loading a CD into the Drawer Label-side up...

  • Page 32: Cd-R/Cd-Rw Drive

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 32 User’s Manual Search Help and Support Center using keywords: audio CD CD-R/CD-RW Drive Note: some older drives will not be able to read from these disks.
  • Page 33 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 33 Software Preloaded Software Adding Software Chapter 1: Getting Started Search Help and Support Center using keywords: WinBook combo Windows software comes with uninstall functions built-in. If you ever want to remove a Windows program, do not delete it.
  • Page 34 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 34...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Windows Help And Support

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 35 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support...
  • Page 36 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 36 User’s Manual basic windows operations, detailed problem resolutions, and specifications of your WinBook computer Search Windows Update Get Support No matter what your question or problem may be, the Help and...

  • Page 37: Using The Help And Support Center

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 37 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Using the Help and Support Center Start Menu Help and Support (Figure 2.1) Figure 2.1: Help and Support Center Window...
  • Page 38 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 38 User’s Manual Figure 2.2: Help and Support Center Search Box Figure 2.3: Help and Support Center Search Results (Figure 2.2) (Figure 2.3) (Figure 2.4) Note: The resources supplied by the Help and Support Center...

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

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM 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 (Figure 2.5)

  • Page 40: System Restore

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 40 User’s Manual Figure 2.5: Help and Support Center Icon System Restore Why use the Help and Support Center? Search Help and Support Center using keywords: WinBook BIOS...
  • Page 41 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 41 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Note: WinBook Technical Support is still an alternative resource for your questions. Refer to the Quick Start Guide document that came with your WinBook for the toll free telephone support number.
  • Page 42 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 42...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3: Basic Computing

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 43 Chapter 3: Basic Computing Chapter 3: Basic Computing...

  • Page 44: Ram

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 44 User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Hard Drives

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 45 Hard Drives The Device Manager Chapter 3: Basic Computing Search Help and Support Center using keywords: hard disk If your computer is connected to a network, you will also have access...

  • Page 46: Communications

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 46 User’s Manual Communications Faxing You must disengage Call Waiting when using the fax/modem. The click from the Call Waiting can interrupt or cancel transmissions by the fax/modem. Contact your local phone compa- ny for information about how to disable Call Waiting.

  • Page 47: Modem Communications

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 47 Chapter 3: Basic Computing Modem Communications...
  • Page 48 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 48 User’s Manual Note: Due to the unlim- ited variety of network implementations, WinBook is unable to provide technical support for networking Network Communications functions. Please see your net- work administrator or internet service provider for all networking questions.

  • Page 49: Internet And The World Wide Web

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 49 Internet and the World Wide Web Chapter 3: Basic Computing Microsoft Windows has have many integrated features that will enrich your Internet use. To learn about these features, you can...

  • Page 50: Your Version Of Windows

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 50 User’s Manual Search Help and Support Center using keywords: control panel overview Your Version of Windows Search Help and Support Center using keywords: desktop settings...

  • Page 51: Mobile Computing

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 51 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing Chapter 4: Mobile Computing...

  • Page 52: Battery Operation

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:42 PM Page 52 User’s Manual Battery Operation Charging (Figure 4.1) Figure 4.1: WinBook N4 Notebook Battery...
  • Page 53 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 53 Changing (Figure 4.2) Chapter 4: Mobile Computing You can connect and disconnect the power cord while working with- out disrupting the functioning of the system, as long as your battery is in place and has at least some charge remaining.
  • Page 54 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 54 User’s Manual (Figure 4.3) Figure 4.3: Removing the Battery...

  • Page 55: Power Management

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 55 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing Search Help and Support Center using keywords: winbook battery Power Management...
  • Page 56 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 56 User’s Manual Search Help and Support Start/Turn Off Computer Center using keywords: hibernate WinBook Notebook Low Power Measures Note: You can silence the beeps by hitting the [Fn]+[End] hot-key combination.
  • Page 57 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 57 Standby and Hibernate Modes Chapter 4: Mobile Computing If your WinBook note- book is unable to Hibernate, which sus- pends to disk, (for example if your Save-to-File file is too small or damaged), it will suspend to RAM (Standby).

  • Page 58: Safety & Operation

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 58 User’s Manual Safety & Operation...
  • Page 59 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 59 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing...

  • Page 60: Travel - Travel Tips

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 60 User’s Manual Travel Travel Tips...
  • Page 61 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 61 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing Note: X-rays will not damage your system. Remember to pack...
  • Page 62 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 62 User’s Manual Remember to:...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5: Desktop Operation

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 63 Chapter 5: Desktop Operation Chapter 5: Desktop Operation...
  • Page 64 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 64 User’s Manual Audio Audio Software You can mute system audio instantly by press- ing the [Fn]+[End] hot key combination. To restore audio, press the combination a second time. Controlling the Sound Levels...

  • Page 65: External Speakers & Microphone

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 65 Playing Sound Files Sound Recording External Speakers & Microphone Chapter 5: Desktop Operation Search Help and Support Center using keywords: media player Search Help and Support Center using keywords: sound recorder...

  • Page 66: Connecting Peripherals

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 66 User’s Manual If you connect to your printer via a network, Connecting Peripherals contact your network administrator for details on the printer and the specific setup for your network connection.
  • Page 67 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 67 External Monitor External Keyboard External Pointing Device Chapter 5: Desktop Operation Search Help and Support Center using keywords: display properties...

  • Page 68: Usb Ports

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 68 User’s Manual USB Ports If your USB-compatible device comes with a manufacturer’s installa- tion disk, follow the manufac- turer’s instructions. Although Windows includes USB support, individual devices might need specific drivers for optimal operation.

  • Page 69: Scanners And Digital Cameras

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 69 Scanners and Digital Cameras LAN Port Chapter 5: Desktop Operation Search Help and Support Center using keywords: scanner camera WinBook Technical Support does not provide support for networking functions (other than hardware problems).

  • Page 70: Optional Port Replicator

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 70 User’s Manual Sharing Search Help and Support Center using keywords: network Optional Port Replicator Search Help and Support Center using keywords: sharing Search Help and Support Center using keywords: install device...
  • Page 71 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 71 Chapter 5: Desktop Operation You can find more information about your port replicator in the Windows Help and Support Center. Search Help and Support Center using keywords: winbook port replicator...
  • Page 72 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 72...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6: Pc Cards (Pcmcia)

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 73 Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA) Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA)
  • Page 74 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 74 User’s Manual PC Cards Search Help and Support Center using keywords: add hardware...
  • Page 75 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 75 Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA) Search Help and Support Center using keywords: add hardware To Use the PC Card: Figure 6.2: PCMCIA Slot...
  • Page 76 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 76 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:...

  • Page 77: Pcmcia Network Connections

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 77 PCMCIA Network Connections Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA) Although most current PC cards are Plug and Play, you should always refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for your card. Some manufacturers might have optimal ways for using their card.

  • Page 78: Pcmcia Scsi Interface

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 78 User’s Manual PCMCIA SCSI Interface PCMCIA Modem Search Help and Support Center using keywords: install modem...

  • Page 79: Chapter 7: Video Settings

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 79 Chapter 7: Video Settings Chapter 7: Video Settings...

  • Page 80: Video Settings

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 80 User’s Manual Video Settings It may be necessary to install the proper moni- tor driver for your exter- nal monitor in order for your WinBook to support all of the modes the monitor it is capable of displaying.

  • Page 81: External Vga Port

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 81 External VGA Port (Figure 7.1) Figure 7.1: Location of ports on the rear of the WinBook notebook Chapter 7: Video Settings Search Help and Support Center using keywords: display settings...

  • Page 82: Multiple Monitor Support

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 82 User’s Manual Directing the video output to both the LCD and the external moni- tor will slightly slow the video response time. Multiple Monitor Support Not all programs support the use of more than one monitor.
  • Page 83 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 83 Chapter 7: Video Settings Search Help and Support Center using keywords: DVD options Search Help and Support Center using keywords: power scheme In order to play a DVD on your LCD screen, you...
  • Page 84 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 84...

  • Page 85: Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 85 Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System...

  • Page 86: Main Menu

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 86 User’s Manual Setup Program Main Menu (Figure 8.1) [F1] [Esc] Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow...

  • Page 87: System Devices

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 87 Right arrow [+]/[-] [Enter] [F9] [F10] Figure 8.1: The Main Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Help Select Item Exit Select Menu Enter Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System your system.
  • Page 88 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 88 User’s Manual Main Menu You do not need to enter the Setup program System Time: to adjust the time and date of your computer. You can adjust these from within...

  • Page 89: System Devices

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 89 L2 Cache: Figure 8.2: The System Devices Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Help Select Item Exit Select Menu Enter System Devices Internal Touchpad: Parallel Port: Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System...

  • Page 90: Security Menu

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 90 User’s Manual If you choose to enable the password, be sure Parallel Port Mode: to write down the pass- word and store it in a safe place. If you ever forget this...
  • Page 91 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 91 Figure 8.3: The Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Help Select Item Exit Select Menu Enter Password on boot: Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Boot...

  • Page 92: Boot Menu

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 92 User’s Manual Figure 8.4: The Boot Menu Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Boot Exit Help Select Item Change Values Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Note: (Figure 8.4)

  • Page 93: Exit Menu

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 93 Exit Menu (Figure 8.5) Figure 8.5: The Exit Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Devices Security Help Select Item Exit Select Menu Enter Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System...
  • Page 94 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 94 User’s Manual Exit Saving Changes: Exit Discarding Changes: Load Setup Defaults: Discard Changes: Save Changes:...
  • Page 95 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 95 Security Viruses Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System New viruses come along frequently. You should update your virus soft- ware regularly (most virus software manufacturers have an update service) to keep your...

  • Page 96: The Password Protection Available To You Includes

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 96 User’s Manual Passwords/System Security The Password Protection Available to You Includes: The System File Protection in Windows BIOS Password Protection: will help prevent the overwriting of critical Windows files, but this is not an effective protection from viruses.

  • Page 97: Encryption

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 97 Network/ISP Passwords: Encryption Internet Connections Help and Support Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Search Help and Support Center using keywords: password Search Help and Support Center using keywords:...

  • Page 98: Physical Security

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 98 User’s Manual Search Help and Support Center using keywords: virtual private Physical Security Although you may have all the programs on disk or CD and feel that a complete backup is...

  • Page 99: Software Updates

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 99 Archiving Software Updates www.winbookcorp.com. WARNING: You must follow the directions carefully. Improper installation can affect system performance. Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Search Help and Support Center using keywords:...

  • Page 100: Cleaning

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 100 User’s Manual Cleaning Case: Display: Keyboard:...

  • Page 101: Operating Environment

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 101 Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Pointing Devices: Vents: Diskette Drives: CD-ROM Disks: Operating Environment...
  • Page 102 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 102 User’s Manual Temperature: Humidity: Altitude: Dust Accumulation:...

  • Page 103: Battery Disposal

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 103 Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Battery Disposal:...
  • Page 104 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 104...

  • Page 105: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 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

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 106 User’s Manual Booting Up Problem: Actions: Problem: Action: Problem: Actions: System reports an error message that is not related to any setup problems. System prompts for a password on boot.
  • Page 107 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 107 Problem: The computer provides a message indicating that the operating system is missing. Actions: Problem: Cannot boot from floppy disk. Actions: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Warning! Using the Restore CD “Format and Restore”...
  • Page 108 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 108 User’s Manual Problem: Actions: Problem: Actions: Cannot boot from CD. Computer does not come on when the power switch is turned on.

  • Page 109: Cd-Rom/Dvd

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 109 CD-ROM/DVD Problem: My CD-ROM/DVD Drive door won’t open. Actions: Drives Problem: My Floppy Drive won’t save my work. Actions: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 110 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 110 User’s Manual Problem: My Floppy Drive won’t read my disk. Actions: Problem: Diskette will not eject from the diskette drive. Actions:...

  • Page 111: Keyboard

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 111 Keyboard Problem: The external USB keyboard that I connected to my WinBook is not working. Actions: Miscellaneous Problem: Date reads January 1, 1980 or some other very early date. Actions:...

  • Page 112: Pcmcia

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 112 User’s Manual Problem: Action: Problem: Actions: Problem: Actions: PCMCIA Problem: Action: Problem: Actions: My computer keeps beeping at me. System is not using AC power source when AC adapter is connected.

  • Page 113: Pointing Devices

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 113 Pointing Devices Problem: My built-in pointing device is not working. Action: Problem: Touchpad performs erratically. Actions: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 114: Ports

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 114 User’s Manual Ports Problem: Action: USB (Universal Serial Bus) Problem: Action: Problem: Actions: Special devices that I connect to the Parallel Port do not function properly. USB causes rapid consumption of battery life.

  • Page 115: Video

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 115 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Video Problem: Video display seems blurry or pixilated. Action:...

  • Page 116: Windows

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 116 User’s Manual Windows Problem: I installed new software and Windows does not seem Actions: CD-R Problem: CD-R disks that I have created are not accessible Actions: to be running correctly...

  • Page 117: Cd-Rw

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 117 Problem: I cannot write to a CD-R disk. Action: Problem: Audio files that I stored on my CD-R do not play in an audio CD player. Action: CD-RW Problem: I cannot erase and rewrite over my CD-RW disk.
  • Page 118 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 118 User’s Manual Networking Note: Due to the unlim- ited variety of network implementations, Problem: I can't connect to the network. WinBook is unable to provide Answer: technical support for networking functions.

  • Page 119: Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 119 Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System...
  • Page 120 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:43 PM Page 120 User’s Manual User’s Manual Memory Your WinBook notebook requires DDR SO-DIMM modules. You can contact the Sales department at the number provided on your Quick Start Guide brochure to find the right SO-DIMM modules for your system.
  • Page 121 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:44 PM Page 121 Module 1 Module 2 128MB None 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB None 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB None 512MB 512MB 1024MB To Install Memory Modules: (Figure 10.2) Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System...
  • Page 122 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:45 PM Page 122 User’s Manual User’s Manual (Figure 10.3) Figure 10.3: Removing the Screw...
  • Page 123 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 123 (Figure 10.4) Figure 10.4: Replacing the Memory Card Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System Be careful when insert- ing or removing a SO- DIMM module. Forcing a SO-DIMM module in or out of a socket can damage the sock- et and/or the SO-DIMM module.
  • Page 124 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 124 User’s Manual Upgrading Hard Drives WARNING: Be sure that your hard drive is completely backed up before installing a new drive.
  • Page 125 To Upgrade Your Hard Drive: NOTE: This is the bootable WinBook CD-ROM that came with your system, which has all the proper drivers for the WinBook hardware and a disk image utility for just this kind of upgrade. Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System...
  • Page 126 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 126 User’s Manual Figure 10.5: Removing the Hard Disk Drive Screw...
  • Page 127 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 127 Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System Figure 10.6: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive...
  • Page 128 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 128 User’s Manual...

  • Page 129: Firmware Upgrades

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 129 Chapter 10: Upgrading Your System Firmware Upgrades...
  • Page 130 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 130...

  • Page 131: Index

    N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 131 Index Index...
  • Page 132 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 132 User’s Manual AC Adapter, 16, 20-22, 27, 52-53, 55, 57-58, 60, 62, 69, 106, 114, ACPI, 55 Index Administrator, 66, 70, 102 Battery, 8, 12-13, 15, 19, 21-22, 27-28, 44, 52-57, 59, 62, 69, 74, 93,...
  • Page 133 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 133 DVD, 8, 13-14, 29-31, 83-84, 115, 134 ECP, 66, 94-95, 120 EPP, 66, 95, 120 Environment, 47, 62, 78, 97, 102-103, 107-108, 131 External Devices, 68-69 Fax, 18, 46, 60-61, 77-78...
  • Page 134 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 134 User’s Manual Memory, 19, 29, 44, 86-88, 92-93, 126-127, 129-131, 135 Microphone, 16-17, 20, 22, 29, 65-66 Index Modem, 13, 18, 46-49, 59-62, 68, 74, 76-78, 94, 101, 103, 139-140...
  • Page 135 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 135 Power Button, 20-22, 29, 49, 56 Power Saving, 27 Power Switch, 114 Primary Battery, 13, 52, 138 Printer, 17, 46, 60, 62, 66-71, 95, 106, 120 RAM, 19, 44, 57, 88, 126, 129...
  • Page 136 N4 manual w/no OS 3/7 3/11/02 3:46 PM Page 136 User’s Manual USB, 13, 16, 25, 66-71, 93, 101-102, 105, 116-117, 120-121 Viruses, 97, 101-103 Volume, 21, 25, 29, 31, 64 Wave Files, 65 World Wide Web, 48-49, 65, 101...

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