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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Keyboard - Keyboard System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices - Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LCD Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Battery & Power Saving - Battery Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
CD-ROM Drive/DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
CD-R/CD-RW Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Software - Preloaded Software; Adding Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Help and Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Why Use the Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 3: Basic Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Hard Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Using the Help and Support Center......35 WinBook Users’ Manual and the Help and Support Center ..37 System Restore .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Battery Operation — Charging; Changing ....50 Power Management — WinBook Notebook Low Power Measures; Standby and Hiberate Modes ... 53 Infrared (IR) Port.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM PC Cards — To Use the PC Card; PC Card Tips ....72 PCMCIA Network Connections ......75 PCMCIA SCSI Interface .

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM Series User’s Manual Table Contents Page 4 Cleaning ..........104 Operating Environment .

  • Page 5: Fcc Statement

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 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 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM Series 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: X Series Manual W/No Os 9/5/01 2:19 Pm

    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.
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  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 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 a thin, light and 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 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

    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 and gently lift the display panel to a vertical position.
  • Page 15 Figure 1.2: Right Side View of the WinBook Notebook Display Panel The Rear (Figure 1.3) The S-Video Port allows you to connect your WinBook to a television display. The Parallel Port provides a connection for a parallel printer or other parallel port device.
  • Page 16 The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port of your WinBook notebook allows you to add a wide variety of devices to your machine. The USB port 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 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. Do not operate your WinBook notebook inside a tight-fitting cover or case that blocks the cooling vent.
  • Page 18 IR port for proper communication. 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 5. The eject button allows you to remove the PC Card from your system.
  • Page 19 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM 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.
  • Page 20 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM Series User’s Manual Speakers Power E-mail Button button Page 20 Figure 1.7: System Status LEDs Internet Speakers button The E-mail Button will launch Microsoft Outlook Express or your default mail program when pressed. The Internet Button will launch Microsoft Internet Explorer or your default browser when pressed.

  • Page 21: Power On

    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: The Keyboard - Keyboard System Controls

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM Page 22 Series User’s Manual Figure 1.8: The X Series Keyboard The Keyboard (Figure 1.8) Your main interface with your computer will be your keyboard. If you are unfamiliar with the standard PC keyboard, some of its keys are explained in this section.
  • Page 23 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 24: Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices - Touchpad

    Microsoft Windows operating systems. Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices Your WinBook notebook comes with a built-in touchpad and can support an external mouse via the USB ports. If you use an external USB mouse, you can use it simultaneously with the touchpad.

  • Page 25: Lcd Display

    WinBook notebook—[Fn]+[ ] and [Fn]+[ ]—to adjust brightness. Depending on the screen that was built into your WinBook notebook, your display will support a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or greater. If you use the Windows Display Properties window to change down...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Cd-Rom Drive/Dvd Drive

    Page 28 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 29 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 30: 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 31: 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.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 2: Windows Help And Support

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM Page 33 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support...

  • Page 34: Series User's Manual

    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 35: Using The Help And Support Center

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:19 PM Page 35 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 36: Series User's Manual

    (Figure 2.4) Note: The resources supplied by the Help and Support Center focus only on your WinBook computer as well as the operating system installed. The Help and Support Center does not provide...

  • Page 37: Winbook Users' Manual And The Help And Support Center

    Page 37 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 38: System Restore

    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 39 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 41: Chapter 3: Basic Computing

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 41 Chapter 3: Basic Computing Chapter 3: Basic Computing...

  • Page 42: Ram

    Series 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 43: Hard Drives

    You might want to add some additional equipment to your system and will need to know if its set- tings will conflict with those in your WinBook notebook. Device Manager is the place where you can learn this information about your system. If...

  • Page 44: Communications

    Support Center within Windows for details on the device manager. Communications Some WinBook notebook models come with a fax/modem (built-in or a PCMCIA card) that allows you to take advantage of the fax and communications abilities of your system. The fax/modem is capable of running in two modes: as a fax and as a modem (which can be connected to other computers via their modems).
  • Page 45 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 45 Chapter 3: Basic Computing as its own mini-BBS (bulletin board system), enabling callers to login to your computer and exchange information. The speed of your modem (e.g. 56K) represents the speed at which the modem is capable of transmitting information.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Series User's Manual

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Search Help and Support Center using keywords: control panel overview Search Help and Support Center using keywords: desktop settings Page 48 The Help and Support center in Windows features links to Windows- related sites.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Mobile Computing

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 49 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing Chapter 4: Mobile Computing...

  • Page 50: 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.
  • Page 51 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 52 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Figure 4.2: Changing the Battery Above: Pull up on the tab and the battery will pop-up. Top right: Lift the battery out. Right: Remove the battery. Page 52 3. Angle the battery up from the bay and gently slide it out. (Figure 4.2) 4.

  • Page 53: Power Management - Winbook Notebook Low Power Measures; Standby And Hiberate Modes

    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 54 CD-ROM or hard drive, you will find that battery power will be consumed much more quickly than with standard system use. You can send your WinBook notebook into Stand-by or Hibernate by hitting the power button (if you have set the button for this function) or by hitting Start/Turn Off Computer and selecting the Standby mode from the menu.

  • Page 55: Infrared (Ir) Port

    Infrared (IR) Port The Infrared (IR) port on the rear of your WinBook notebook provides a powerful tool for connecting to other computers, networks, and peripherals Page 55...

  • Page 56: Safety & Operation

    WinBook notebook. 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 57 Trunk temperatures can reach 140° F, beyond the safe range for the WinBook notebook. Do not leave the unit sitting in direct sunlight in your car on a hot day. The heat can cause system damage.

  • Page 58: 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 59 However, most public phones are now being upgraded to accept modem/fax connection from portable computers. • Hand your WinBook notebook to an airport attendant rather than setting it on the conveyor for security checks. This will help reduce the possibility of theft.
  • Page 60 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Page 60 • Your AC adapter/power cord • Any international converters for your adapter • Any international converters for your modem • Network cable, if you will be connecting directly to a network •...

  • Page 61: Chapter 5: Desktop Operation

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 61 Chapter 5: Desktop Operation Chapter 5: Desktop Operation...

  • Page 62: Audio - Audio Software; Controlling The Sound Levels; Playing An Audio Cd; Playing Sound Files; Sound Recording; 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 note- book as if it were a desktop system. This chapter discusses those functions of your WinBook notebook that are typical of desktop systems.
  • Page 63 9/5/01 2:20 PM 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 64: Connecting Peripherals - Printer; Other Parallel Devices; External Monitor; External Keyboard; External Pointing Device; Serial Devices

    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 65 External Keyboard Your WinBook notebook comes equipped with two USB ports, which can be used to connect an external keyboard to your system. The WinBook notebook should automatically detect the external keyboard and activate it. USB keyboards can be plugged or unplugged during operation. The external keyboard will not disable the built-in keyboard, so you will be able to use both devices simultaneously.

  • Page 66: Usb Ports

    Devices can be connected through a USB hub (a USB external device that provides power and connection for other USB devices) or con- nected one to the other in a chain. Your WinBook notebook will automati- cally 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 67 You can connect a USB device by plugging the USB cable into the USB port (one is on the rear of your WinBook note- book and the other is on the left side of the unit). Since the USB devices can be chained together, you can plug USB devices into each other or into a hub that connects to the USB port of your WinBook notebook.

  • Page 68: Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    If you have a network to which you want to connect, you can use a standard network cable with a RJ-45 jack to connect your WinBook X 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 based on the needs of your individual network configuration.

  • Page 69: Optional Port Replicator

    9/5/01 2:20 PM Sharing If you want to make files on your WinBook X Series notebook available to another computer, or if you want to allow another system to print to a printer attached to your WinBook X Series notebook, you will need to set up your system for sharing.
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  • Page 71: Chapter 6: Pc Cards (Pcmcia)

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 71 Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA) Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA)

  • Page 72: 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 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 73 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM For more information on how to install PCMCIA cards, refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows. Figure 6.1: PCMCIA Slots To Use the PC Card: 1. Insert the card into the slot. (Figure 6.1) 2.

  • Page 74: Series User's Manual

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual If you are unfamiliar with adding new hardware to your WinBook computer, refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows. Search Help and Support Center using keywords: add hardware Although most current...

  • Page 75: Pcmcia Network Connections

    Check the card documentation for more information. PCMCIA Network Connections If your WinBook X Series computer did not come with a LAN connection, you can purchase a PCMCIA Network Interface Card. Page 75 Chapter 6: PC Cards (PCMCIA)

  • Page 76: 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 77: Chapter 7: Video Settings

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 77 Chapter 7: Video Settings Chapter 7: Video Settings...

  • Page 78: Video Settings

    Page 78 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 79: External Vga Port

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Figure 7.1: Location of ports on the rear of the WinBook notebook S-Video Port Parallel Port External VGA Port Your WinBook notebook has an external VGA port for directing video out-put to an external monitor. (Figure 7.1) You can connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor to your WinBook notebook through the VGA port on the rear of the system.

  • Page 80: Tv-Out Port

    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. 1. Turn off the computer. Locate the S-Video jack in the rear panel connector compartment.

  • Page 81: Multiple Monitor Support

    External VGA 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. 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.

  • Page 82: Series User's Manual

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Since DVD activity will not reset power manage- ment timers, you should disable power management when using the DVD drive as a video play-back system. You might find it useful to create a power scheme for DVD use.

  • Page 83: Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 83 Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System...

  • Page 84: Setup Program

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Page 84 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 85 Check the Help and Support Center within Windows for the most current BIOS information for your system. You can also obtain updated BIOS software from the WinBook technical support site: http://www.winbookcorp.com/ Search Help and Support Center using keywords: WinBook BIOS...
  • Page 86 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series 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 and adjusting the information in the Date/Time Properties win- dow.
  • Page 87 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Figure 8.2: The Master Submenu Main Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK1016AP-(PM)] Type: [Auto] LBA Format Total Sectors: 19640880 Maximum Capacity: 10056MB Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] Ultra DMA Mode:...
  • Page 88 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Page 88 Figure 8.3: The Secondary Master Submenu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Secondary Master [MATSHITA CR-177-(SM)] Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] Ultra DMA Mode:...

  • Page 89: I/O Device Configuration Submenu

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Figure 8.4: The Advanced Menu Main Advanced Security Setup Warning Setting items on this menu to incorrect values may cause your system to malfunction. Advanced Chipset Control I/O Device Configuration Installed O/S: Reset Configuration Data: Large Disk Access Mode: Quiet Boot:...

  • Page 90: Series User's Manual

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 90 Series User’s Manual Installed O/S: This item allows you to set the operating system for your unit. If you are using Microsoft Windows, this item should be left at the default setting (which is for Windows operating systems). If you install another operating system, you can change this setting and it will release Windows controls of many functions (such as power management).
  • Page 91 To use a USB keyboard or mouse with another operating system, you should Enable USB legacy support for your system. Auto Dim: This item allows the laptop to conserve energy when running on battery power by dimming the LCD. Page 91 Chapter 8: Configuring &...

  • Page 92: Series User's Manual

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Page 92 Figure 8.6: The I/O Device Configuration Submenu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced I/O DeviceConfiguration Serial port A: [Auto] Parallel port: [Auto] Mode: [FIR] Parellel Port: [Auto] Mode: [ECP] Help Select Item Change Values...

  • Page 93: Security Menu

    Output Only: 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. Bi-Directional: This setting allows two-way transfers between your computer and the parallel device.

  • Page 94: Series User's Manual

    If you ever forget this password, you will be unable to use the system or change the BIOS settings. You will need to return the unit to WinBook to restore full functioning to the system in this event. Page 94 Figure 8.7: The Security Menu...
  • Page 95 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Set User Password: This item allows you to set or clear the user password. Press [Enter] to set or clear the password. • To set the password, enter a password in the space provided. Type the same password again (to provide verification of the password) in the second line and press [Enter].

  • Page 96: Boot Menu

    (Figure 8.8) 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 97: Exit Menu

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM booting from a floppy or CD-ROM/R/RW drive, you should set these devices to be checked prior to the Hard Drive category. If you have a bootable add-in card, you should set this card to be checked prior to the internal hard drive within the Hard Drive category.
  • Page 98 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 99 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM 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 100: The Password Protection Available To You Includes

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series 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 will help prevent the overwriting of critical...

  • Page 101: Encryption

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM 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 102: 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.

  • Page 103: Software Updates

    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 104: 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.

  • Page 105: Operating Environment

    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 106: Series User's Manual

    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 107 Community regulations vary, but the chemicals used to power your battery are best dealt with appropriately. You can return them to WinBook for disposal. Call Customer Service at the number listed on your “Read Me First” brochure and obtain a...
  • Page 108 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 108...

  • Page 109: Chapter 9: Troubleshooting

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 109 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 110: Booting Up

    • If you have lost the password or the password has been enabled by accident, you will need to return your unit to WinBook to regain use of the system. • If the Caps Lock and/or NumLock were activated when you entered the password, you will have to re-enter the password in caps and/or with the appropriate numbers.
  • Page 111 Problem: Cannot boot from floppy disk. Actions: • Make sure that your USB Floppy Disk Drive is properly connected to one of the USB ports on the WinBook X Series computer. Page 111 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Warning! Using the Restore CD “Format and...
  • Page 112 • 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 113: Cd-Rom/Dvd

    • Uninstall Direct CD if the software is installed through the Add/Remove programs. • 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 114 • Is the write-protect tab on the floppy disk open? The 3 1/2 inch disks used in the WinBook notebook floppy disk drive feature a write-protect tab that must be closed to allow you to save to the disk. If there is a hole on the left-hand side of the disk, pull the disk completely from the drive and turn it over.
  • Page 115 • 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 116: Keyboard

    • If you are using a USB keyboard, try disconnecting and reconnecting it to refresh the USB connection. • If restarting the WinBook notebook doesn’t help, shut the notebook down normally if possible, disconnect the external keyboard, and try starting your system without the keyboard connected.

  • Page 117: Miscellaneous

    • If you try the keyboard on another USB compatible computer and the keyboard works, you might have a port conflict. Call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook notebook “Read Me First” brochure for assistance. • Check to see if the keyboard manufacturer provides a driver for the keyboard.

  • Page 118: Pcmcia

    I cannot fit my PC Card into the PCMCIA slot. Action: If the card is a Type III card, you will not be able to use the card with your WinBook X Series computer. Your PCMCIA slot will only accept Type I or Type II cards.

  • Page 119: Pointing Devices

    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. Actions: • Turn on the computer and start tapping F8 to get Windows menu.

  • Page 120: Ports

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Page 120 • If you have a tendency to rest your wrists or the heel of your hand below the keyboard as you type, be careful not to rest your hands on the surface of the touchpad. Since the pad interprets a light tap as a mouse click, resting your hand on the touchpad might result in inadvertently sending a mouse command.

  • Page 121: Video

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM • Some devices must be the primary device in a chain. Check the documentation that came with the device and arrange your devices as needed. • Devices in a chain might need to have their power on to permit the USB signal to pass through.

  • Page 122: S-Video Out

    • 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. Problem: A program I have opened does not appear on the desktop, even when I maximize the program from the taskbar.

  • Page 123: Cd-R

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM • 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. • If uninstalling does not correct the problem and you are running Windows, you can use the System Restore utility.

  • Page 124: Cd-Rw

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Page 124 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.

  • Page 125: Index

    X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 125 Index Index...
  • Page 126 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Index Page 126 AC Adapter, 15, 21, 26, 50-54, 56, 60, 67, 104, 113, 118 ACPI, 53 Administrator, 64, 68, 100 Battery, 8, 12-14, 18-21, 26-27, 42, 50-55, 57, 60, 67, 72, 91, 97-98, 106-107, 113, 117-118, 120 Battery Icon, 26-27 Charging, 14, 19, 50, 67, 106...
  • Page 127 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM ECP, 64, 92-93, 120 E-mail Button, 20, 47 EPP, 64, 93, 120 Environment, 45, 60, 76, 95, 100-101, 105-106 External Devices, 66-67 See Headphones See Keyboard See Microphone See Monitor See Pointing Devices See Port Replicator See Speakers Fax, 16, 44, 57, 59, 75-76...
  • Page 128 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Series User’s Manual Index Page 128 Keyboard, 6, 8, 12, 14, 19, 22-24, 27, 34, 47, 62, 65, 69, 91, 104-105, 116-117, 120-122 External, 15-16, 24-25, 27-28, 62-67, 72, 74-75, 78-81, 104, 116, 121 LCD, 14-15, 23-25, 51, 65, 78-81, 91, 121 LED, 14, 19-20 Lock Slot, 17, 102...
  • Page 129 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM PCMCIA Modem, 46, 76 See Modem Plug and Play, 64, 66, 74 Pointing Devices, 21, 24, 105, 119 Port Replicator, 12-13, 69, 127 Primary Battery, 13, 50, 126, 129 See Battery Printer, 15, 44, 58, 60, 64-67, 69, 93, 104, 120 RAM, 42, 55, 86 Safety, 56-57 Scroll Button, 21, 25...
  • Page 130 X series manual w/no OS 9/5/01 2:20 PM Page 130 Series User’s Manual Touchpad, 20-21, 24-25, 66, 105, 119-120 Travel, 56, 58-59, 72, 102 USB, 12-13, 16-17, 24, 58, 60, 64-69, 79, 91, 99-100, 103, 110-117, Index 120-121 USB Floppy Disk Drive, 58, 60, 68, 100, 110-111, 113-115, 130 Viruses, 95, 99-101 Volume, 27, 30, 62 Wave Files, 63...

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