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Chapter 1: Getting Started
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  • Page 1 01 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:13 AM Page 1.1 Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter One: Getting Started...
  • Page 2 Page 1.2 User’s Manual Your WinBook XL3 has all the power and can perform all of the functions of a desktop computer, but its slim design and light weight provide you with portability that can free you to use the computer almost anywhere you go.
  • Page 3 When you unpack your WinBook XL3, check that all the items that you ordered are present and in good condition. Check the inventory checklist that came in the WinBook XL3 box to be sure that all the components and optional components that 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 4 PC cards, USB devices, printers, etc. The WinBook XL3 Before you begin using your WinBook XL3, you should take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various ports, bays, connectors, and indicators that make up your system.
  • Page 5 The floppy disk drive or LS-120 drive is built into your system. If your WinBook XL3 came with an LS-120 drive, you will be able to use this drive to read or write to standard 3.5” floppy disks or to high-capacity LS-120 SuperDisks.
  • Page 6 01 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:13 AM Page 1.6 User’s Manual Figure 1.2: Right Side View of the WinBook XL3 PCMCIA Eject Button PCMCIA Slot Audio Jacks Infrared Port THE RIGHT SIDE (Figure 1.2) PCMCIA (PC card) slots (there is an additional slot on the left side) accept Type I or II PCMCIA cards or a ZV (Zoomed Video) card.
  • Page 7 The back of the system has two doors that cover some of the I/O ports for your WinBook XL3. The door on the left flips down and slides in to reveal the docking port of your system. This door should be closed when the system is undocked.
  • Page 8 The serial port is designated as COM1. The SVGA port allows you to connect any standard computer monitor to your system. The TV-out port allows you to connect your WinBook XL3 to a television receiver and direct the screen output to that receiver. SVGA Port...
  • Page 9 This jack does not provide a pass-through option for connect- ing a phone to this same line. You can obtain adapters that will allow you to connect a phone to the same line as your WinBook XL3. Figure 1.5: Left Side View of the WinBook XL3...
  • Page 10 The release screw for the hard disk drive is located in the vented compart- inside could seriously disrupt ment on the bottom. See Chapter Seven for information on upgrading your system operation. hard disk drive. Figure 1.6: Bottom view of the WinBook XL3 Battery Releases CD-ROM Release CD-ROM Upgrade Access Panel 1.10...
  • Page 11 The power LEDs located on the display panel indicate the different power use and battery statuses of your WinBook XL3. The functions of these LEDs are indicated by icons: a plug, a battery and a battery with a line through it (left to right).
  • Page 12 01 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:13 AM Page 1.12 User’s Manual Figure 1.8: System Status LEDs • • 1.12 When the system is placed into suspend or standby mode, the green light will begin to flash, until the system is awakened.
  • Page 13 In certain programs, this will prevent the screen from scrolling. Power On The first time you use your WinBook XL3, use your AC power adapter. This will allow your battery to fully charge. It is recommended that you then allow the battery to fully discharge and recharge three times. This will help calibrate the electronics that monitor and maintain the battery charge.
  • Page 14 9/13/99 8:13 AM Page 1.14 User’s Manual When you first start your new WinBook XL3, you will need your Windows Every effort has been 98 manual. On its cover is your product key number for Window 98. made to make certain that...
  • Page 15 If you explore the start menu, you will also notice a WinBook folder in the program groups. This folder holds your WinBook XL3 Help file and possibly other files that contain information about your WinBook XL3.
  • Page 16 01 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:13 AM Page 1.16 User’s Manual The Keyboard (Figure 1.9) 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 17 Page 1.17 Chapter 1: Getting Started Figure 1.9: The XL3 Keyboard (Shown with pointing stick available on selected models.) Your keyboard also has two Windows 98 keys: a Start key (which bears the Windows logo), which allows you to pull up the Start menu, and a...
  • Page 18 01 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:13 AM Page 1.18 User’s Manual KEYS [Fn]+[F1] [Fn]+[F2] [Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F4] [Fn]+[F6] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F8] [Fn]+[F9] [Fn]+[F10] [Fn]+[F11] 1.18 FUNCTION(S) Puts the LCD display into a standby mode If an external monitor or television receiver is present,...

  • Page 19: Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices

    Use of an external pointing device with your WinBook XL3 is discussed in Chapter Four. No matter which pointing device you use, its speed, or the speed of an external mouse, for your WinBook XL3 system can be adjusted to accommodate your personal preferences.

  • Page 20: Lcd Display

    LCD Display Your WinBook XL3 comes with a back-lit LCD display panel. The intensity of the panel will vary slightly with your angle to the screen. You can adjust the angle of the panel to provide optimal clarity.

  • Page 21: Battery & Power Saving

    Page 1.21 Battery & Power Saving When the AC Adapter is connected to your WinBook XL3, your battery will charge whether the computer is on, off, or in the power saving mode. It will, however, charge much faster if the computer is off.

  • Page 22: Power Management

    Windows 98 sessions. Power Management Your WinBook XL3 should run for over two hours on a single, fully charged battery and longer if power management is employed. The key to obtaining optimal battery life for your system is effective power man- agement.
  • Page 23 Figure 1.11: The speaker icon on the taskbar Built-in Microphone The microphone built into the case of your WinBook XL3 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 24 Your CD drive can also be used to play audio CDs through the audio hardware built into your WinBook XL3. Your CD-ROM will also be able to read from photo CDs.
  • Page 25 5. Be sure to carefully center the CD and press it into place on the loading tray. Since your WinBook XL3 is meant to be portable, the CD is secured onto the tray rather than simply resting in a recess.
  • Page 26 Your drive will last longer if you remove the disk using the normal unloading method. If your WinBook XL3 has a DVD drive, you will be able to use this drive to play DVD video disks. You can even connect your computer to a television or s-video equipped television or video device to play videos stored on DVD.
  • Page 27 If you purchased some other software, or if you already own software that you will be installing on your new WinBook XL3 system, or if you buy software at a later date, you will need to know how to install that software on the WinBook XL3 system.
  • Page 28 01 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:13 AM Page 1.28 User’s Manual 1.28...

  • Page 29: Basic Computing

    02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.1 Chapter 2: Basic Computing Chapter Two: Basic Computing...
  • Page 30 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.2 User’s Manual The WinBook XL3 is designed to be run straight out of the box, so, if If you are a veteran user of you are an experienced computer user, you should be ready to go. You...

  • Page 31: Hard Drives

    02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.3 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 one or more gigabytes (1 gigabyte (GB) = 1,000,000,000 bytes or 1024MB).
  • Page 32 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.4 User’s Manual Figure 2.2: C: drive properties broken into many small pieces and scattered across the drive. With heavy usage, the drive can eventually become very fragmented. This can slow access time to the disk. Keep in mind that even a very fast hard drive is still much slower than RAM, so slowing the access time to the disk will slow down what is already one of the slowest elements of your system.
  • Page 33 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.5 It is also a good idea to check your hard disk on a periodic basis for disk errors that can lead to data loss. The ScanDisk utility in Windows 98 (Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/ScanDisk) provides a means of checking your system for such errors.
  • Page 34 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.6 User’s Manual Figure 2.5 Advanced Task Scheduler Properties Hard disks can fail. While some data recovery is possible even from a faulty drive, you will save yourself money and time and aggravation if you are careful to back up your hard drive on a regular basis (your computer retailer can help you select a backup device that meets your needs).

  • Page 35: The Device Manager

    WinBook XL3. Device Manager is the place where you can learn this information about your system. If you want to know more...

  • Page 36: Data Handling

    02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.8 User’s Manual get some basic information here on the source of the problem. If there Be sure to read the is a conflict between two (or more) devices, you will also be told which Windows 98 manual devices are trying to use the same IRQ or resource.
  • Page 37 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.9 Chapter 2: Basic Computing Windows 98 does make use of the extensions to track which programs are associated with which extensions. Your software will usually assign an extension to the long file name when you save, but you can choose the extension yourself if you would prefer.
  • Page 38 Data is stored on diskettes as magnetic your operating system. See the fields. Your WinBook XL3 system came equipped with a 3.5” diskette drive Windows 98 documentation for or an LS-120 drive capable of reading 3.5” diskettes. To read data from or information on how to do this.
  • Page 39 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.11 Chapter 2: Basic Computing magnetic fields. Avoid placing the diskette near sources of strong magnetic fields, such as motors, telephones, speakers and television sets. Avoid exposing the diskette to extreme temperatures, moisture, smoke, direct sunlight, dust, dirt and ashes.

  • Page 40: Windows 98 Functions

    • Does not tile open Windows as you move down through a hierarchy of 2.12 Windows 98 Functions Your WinBook XL3 ships with the Windows 98 operating system. This desktop: (Figure 2.8: Windows 98 Desktop) • Is designed for easier connectivity to the Internet, which can save you time if you rely heavily on Internet connectivity.
  • Page 41 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.13 • Provides an “address” line for a given directory, which can allow you to quickly type in a different directory or web (World Wide Web—see below for more information) address and change the active window.
  • Page 42 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.14 User’s Manual Your taskbar also includes a clock. If you hold the cursor over the clock, You can switch between you will see a popup date. If you need to adjust the time or date of your...
  • Page 43 The Windows 98 documentation can provide you with information on using the various aspects of this operating system. Your WinBook XL3 has been set up with most common Windows 98 components active. There are, however, other components that can be added to the Windows installation.

  • Page 44: Windows 98 Classic Desktop

    This will allow you to take advan- tage of the speed and power of your computer. Your WinBook XL3 system is capable of running older DOS and Windows 3.x software if you already have such programs, but neither of these will take advantage of all of the features of your WinBook XL3 system.

  • Page 45: Modem Communications

    9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.17 Communications Your WinBook XL3 might have 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 46 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.18 User’s Manual The speed of your modem (e.g. 56,600 baud) represents the speed at Due to limitations in which the modem is capable of transmitting information. A modem with telecommunications a speed of 56,600 baud means that the modem can transmit 56,600 bits connections, maximum (not bytes) per second (bps).

  • Page 47: Internet And The World Wide Web

    Internet and the World Wide Web If your WinBook XL3 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.
  • Page 48 You can access these controls by double-clicking on the Internet Properties icon in the Control Panel. For more detailed information check the WinBook XL3 Help file included in the WinBook folder of the Start menu. The version of Windows 98 included on your WinBook XL3 also features Internet Connection Sharing.
  • Page 49 02 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:15 AM Page 2.21 Chapter 2: Basic Computing 2.21...

  • Page 50: Mobile Computing

    03 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:17 AM Page 3.1 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing Chapter Three: Mobile Computing...

  • Page 51: Battery Operation

    Charging while working without disrupting the functioning Your WinBook XL3 comes equipped with a durable, lightweight, recharge- of the system, as long able lithium-ion battery that can power your system for over two hours as your battery is in place when fully charged (longer if power management is used).
  • Page 52 [PgUp] to run the battery calibration. Follow the instructions provided by the battery calibration utility. As part of the calibration, the WinBook XL3 will discharge the battery and shut down the system. This process can be very lengthy. You should see a message indicating the status of the calibration.
  • Page 53 Power Management In order to make the most of the mobile computing capabilities of your WinBook XL3, 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 Page 3.5 Figure 3.3: The Power Utility Your WinBook XL3 is ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) compliant and can take advantage of Windows 98’s built-in power manage- ment features. Windows 98 is designed to help manage power on portable computers and you will find its features useful in conserving battery life.
  • Page 55 03 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:17 AM Page 3.6 User’s Manual Figure 3.5: Power Alarms Clicking on the Alarms tab will allow you to set the alarms for low battery and critical battery warnings, as well as the levels at which those alarms activate.
  • Page 56 03 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:17 AM Page 3.7 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing Clicking on the Power Meter tab will allow you view the current battery status. (Figure 3.6) Clicking on the Advanced tab allows you to add a power meter to the taskbar (this is the default and is the battery/plug icon).
  • Page 57 User’s Manual Clicking on the Hibernate tab allows you to activate the ACPI hibernation function, which places your WinBook XL3 into Suspend mode. (Figure 3.8) You can set the Suspend mode for your system in the BIOS Setup program (see Chapter 8).
  • Page 58 When battery power gets low, the unit will provide warnings and eventually take action to help preserve data. When the WinBook XL3 estimates that the battery has only a few minutes of battery power remaining (the actual time will vary with usage), the right indicator on the hinge of the display panel will start to flash red.
  • Page 59 Remember which mode you have chosen when you shut down the comput- management to send the unit er. Hitting a key or moving the mouse will activate a WinBook XL3 in into Standby or Suspend modes. See Chapter 8 for information Standby mode.

  • Page 60: Infrared (Ir) Port

    Infrared (IR) Port Figure 3.9: Windows 98 Infrared Controls The infrared (IR) port of your WinBook XL3 provides a powerful tool for con- necting to other computers, networks, and peripherals via a high-speed wireless connection. This port is sometimes...
  • Page 61 03 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:17 AM Page 3.12 User’s Manual This will bring up the IR software built into Windows 98. This software will begin scanning for a present IR device. If one is found, it will com- plete the connection. If a device is not found, try adjusting the distance and angle between the two IR ports.
  • Page 62 Windows 95, you will need to set up the connection as a Direct Cable Connection. The WinBook XL3 Help File has information about how to set up and use such an infrared connection. If all computers involved are using Windows 98, you can follow the instructions below for transferring files.
  • Page 63 03 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:17 AM Page 3.14 User’s Manual Figure 3.13: Infrared Recipient My Computer. (Figure 3.13) This will open the Infrared Transfer window. Make sure that the infrared port of any other computer to be used is enabled.
  • Page 64 03 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:17 AM Page 3.15 In either case, you will see a dialog box that indicates that files are being trans- ferred to the other computer. (Figure 3.15) Once the files are sent, the My Received...

  • Page 65: Using A Tv Receiver

    The TV-out jack and the audio- out jack on your WinBook XL3 are not adjacent, so, if you want video and audio, you will want to purchase a cable that will be able to reach both jacks.
  • Page 66 Although it is tempting to pack your WinBook XL3 in your luggage, it is apt to result in a broken system. The best solution is to carry the WinBook XL3 with you.
  • Page 67 It is a good idea to load common printer drivers onto your WinBook XL3 (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 68 • Hand your WinBook XL3 to an airport attendant rather than setting it on the conveyor for security checks. This will help reduce the possibility of theft. (Note: Airport X-Ray machines will not damage your system.) •...
  • Page 69 • • • 3.20 Your WinBook XL3 Your WinBook XL3 CD (which contains the drivers for your system) and Windows 98 CD Your AC adapter/power cord Any international converters for your adapter A spare length of phone cord Printer and/or printer cable...

  • Page 70: Desktop Operation

    04 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:18 AM Page 4.1 Chapter 4: Desktop Operation Chapter Four: Desktop Operation...
  • Page 71 Even if you have an existing desktop system, you will find it useful on occasion to be able to connect your WinBook XL3 as if it were a desktop system. This chapter discusses those functions of your WinBook XL3 that are typical of desktop systems.
  • Page 72 04 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:18 AM Page 4.3 There are controls available here for System Volume, Wave Files, Synthesizer, Line-in, CD Audio, Video Sound, Microphone, Phone In, PC Speaker and Zoom Video, but you can control which ones appear in the mixer by clicking on Options/Properties and checking or unchecking the boxes for the functions that you want to have invisible in the mixer.
  • Page 73 04 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:18 AM Page 4.4 User’s Manual Figure 4.3: Recording Control If your sound requirements change, you can look into a high-quality PCMCIA sound card for your system. If the Advanced button does not appear on...
  • Page 74 04 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:18 AM Page 4.5 Figure 4.5: CD Player There is an advanced microphone properties button on the audio mixer (below the slide for microphone volume). You can use this to make adjust- ments in audio input. Some software programs, such as voice recognition software, might require you to make such adjustments for optimal performance.
  • Page 75 The Media Player can Playing Sound Files be used to play sound In addition to playing music from audio CDs, your WinBook XL3 can play files, play audio CDs, and run video clips in ActiveMovie audio files stored in MIDI or WAVE file formats, as well as sound stored in or Video for Windows formats.
  • Page 76 (Start/Settings/Control Panel). For sound files that require excellent sound quality, you should consider buying an external microphone designed for high-quality voice recording (which can be connected to your WinBook XL3 through the microphone jack on the right side of the system).

  • Page 77: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting Peripherals If you connect to your printer via a network, Your WinBook XL3 has ports (serial, parallel, PS/2, infrared, USB), slots contact your network (PCMCIA) and jacks (AC power, microphone, audio in and out) that allow administrator for details on the you to connect peripheral devices to your computer.
  • Page 78 Figure 4.8: Add Printer Wizard Installing Your Printer for Windows 98 In order to use your printer with your WinBook XL3, you will need to set up the printer drivers and printer settings. If your printer came with an installation disk or CD, you can follow the directions that came with the printer.
  • Page 79 04 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:18 AM Page 4.10 User’s Manual Figure 4.9: Find your printer If your printer came with an installation disk, it might have drivers there (this will often be the case if the printer came into production after the most recent release of Windows 98).
  • Page 80 04 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:18 AM Page 4.11 Chapter 4: Desktop Operation Figure 4.10: Choose printer port Figure 4.11: Indentify Printer You will then be asked if you want to print a test page. This would be a good...
  • Page 81 EPP transfer mode provides increased performance for 2-way transfers for completing the setup. If such as those used to link another computer to your WinBook XL3 system not, then you will need to set up the device according to for file transfer.
  • Page 82 You can connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor to your WinBook XL3 through the video port on the rear of the system. You can direct the output to the LCD, the external monitor or both by toggling the LCD/CRT setting ([Fn]+[F2]) or by right-clicking on the ATI display icon on the taskbar, selecting Settings/Display Settings.
  • Page 83 I/O door on the back side of the WinBook XL3. The small I/O door is located on the right side of the WinBook XL3 as you face the back side. The serial port is the left connector inside of the small bay.

  • Page 84: Usb Ports

    WinBook XL3. The Serial Communications Port on your WinBook XL3 is COM1. There is also a serial infrared port which is normally located on COM3 (see Chapter Three for information about using the infrared port).
  • Page 85 These devices can draw power through the hub device, leaving your WinBook XL3 free to conserve or recharge battery power. If you have a mobile USB device and want to make use of the WinBook XL3 as the 4.16...

  • Page 86: Optional Port Replicator

    Control Panel (Start/Settings/Control Panel/ Add New Hardware) to set up the system to work with this additional hardware. To connect your WinBook XL3 to a port replicator, open the left rear door to expose the docking port of your system. Slide your WinBook XL3 back into the port replicator so that the docking port connects to the port replicator.
  • Page 87 If you want to use a joystick or gamepad with your WinBook XL3, read the section of the WinBook XL3 Help File on joystick installation and use.
  • Page 88 04 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 4.19 Chapter 4: Desktop Operation 4.19...

  • Page 89: Pc Cards (Pcmcia)

    05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 5.1 Chapter 5: PC Cards (PCMCIA) Chapter Five: PC Cards (PCMCIA)
  • Page 90 WinBook XL3. If the driver for your actual card is not found in Windows 98 data- base of drivers and you choose a generic driver, you should consider taking...
  • Page 91 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 5.3 Most cards with some external connection will allow you to remove or recess the connection for travel. Remember to take any removable connections with you when you travel if you intend to use the card.
  • Page 92 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 5.4 User’s Manual Figure 5.2: PCMCIA Slots Figure 5.3: The PCMCIA Icon on the Taskbar through the process of loading these drivers. You might be asked to indicate the source of the drivers. Windows 98 has drivers for many...
  • Page 93 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 5.5 5. If the card has any external connections, secure them to the card and the necessary external device. 6. When you are finished using the card, click once on the PCMCIA icon on the taskbar.
  • Page 94 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 5.6 User’s Manual Figure 5.5: PCMCIA Properties You can check on the status of the installed PC Card by clicking on the icon on the taskbar. You can check or alter the properties of the PC card usage by your system by double-clicking on that icon.

  • Page 95: Pcmcia Network Connections

    PCMCIA Network Connections If you have a network PCMCIA card, you will first need to have your WinBook XL3 recognize the card and load the necessary drivers (see above). Once your network card has been recognized and Windows 98 has installed the necessary networking files, you will be asked to restart your system to allow the new networking environment to function.
  • Page 96 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 5.8 User’s Manual prompted for a username and password when Windows 98 loads. You must If you decide not to enter a supply a username. If you leave the password blank, you will not be required password, you can add one to log in with that username in subsequent sessions.
  • Page 97 (Figure 5.8) You will also see a button here that will allow you to set up your WinBook XL3 for file and/ or printer sharing. If you will want to allow your files or your printer to be shared by other...
  • Page 98 Figure 5.9: Network Neighborhood Sharing If you want to make files on your WinBook XL3 available to another computer, or if you want to allow another system to print to a printer attached to your WinBook XL3, you will need to set up your system for file sharing.
  • Page 99 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:19 AM Page 5.11 Figure 5.10: File and Print Sharing If you want to allow access to certain files on your system, you will now need to designate those files for sharing. Open the Windows Explorer program (Start/Programs/ Windows Explorer) or My Computer and the drive window containing the folders you want to share.
  • Page 100 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:20 AM Page 5.12 User’s Manual You will now be asked to establish the kind of access you want to allow to this folder. (Figure 5.12) Figure 5.12: Access to Shared Folders You should consider who will be using the access and why and establish the necessary passwords.
  • Page 101 In order to use devices that require a SCSI interface, you will need to install a SCSI interface card in one of the PCMCIA slots in your WinBook XL3. Once your card has been recognized and the proper drivers loaded, you will be able to connect SCSI devices to your WinBook XL3.

  • Page 102: Pcmcia Modem

    PCMCIA Modem your card, or adjust the power settings in the Power Utility Your WinBook XL3 might have come with an optional PCMCIA modem. in the Control Panel. Even if your unit came with a built-in modem, you might purchase a PCMCIA modem (e.g.
  • Page 103 05 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:20 AM Page 5.15 Chapter 5: PC Cards (PCMCIA) 5.15...

  • Page 104: Chapter Six: Video Settings

    06 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:20 AM Page 6.1 Chapter 6: Video Settings Chapter Six: Video Settings...
  • Page 105 Page 6.2 User’s Manual Video Settings Your WinBook XL3 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 XL3 allows you adjust the brightness of the LCD screen by using the [Fn]+[F6] hot key combination to decrease screen brightness or the [Fn]+[F7] hot key combination to increase screen brightness.
  • Page 106 SVGA port. Remember to change back down to a supported resolution before returning video output to the LCD screen. Your WinBook XL3 provides easy access to various video settings and utilities by a right-click on the ATI icon in the system tray of your taskbar.
  • Page 107 User’s Manual This pop-up menu also provides quick access to the Display Settings for your WinBook XL3. (Figure 6.3) Note: You can also bring up the Display Properties dialog box by right-clicking on the Windows 98 desktop and selecting “Properties.”...
  • Page 108 The tabs across the top allow you to move among the various dialog boxes that control settings for your system. These settings are discussed in detail in your WinBook XL3 Help file located in the WinBook folder of the Start Menu.

  • Page 109: Svga Port

    You can connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor to your WinBook be grayed out unless your XL3 through the video port on the rear of the system. You can direct the system is connected to a output to the LCD, the external monitor or both by toggling the [Fn]+[F2] television.
  • Page 110 A/V cables that are capable of fitting your jacks. The TV-out jack and the audio-out jack on your WinBook XL3 are not adjacent (they are separated by about 14 inches), so, if you want video and audio, you will want to purchase separate cables for audio and video transmission.
  • Page 111 625 lines of resolution transmitted as 25 fps. If your WinBook XL3 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 112: Zoomed Video

    S-video input port. If your television or video device has an S-video port, you can attain sharper image quality by connecting your WinBook XL3 to that device with that S-video port than you can with a traditional TV-out (composite) connection. This can be especially helpful in DVD playback, since it allows for smoother video transmission between your system and the video device.
  • Page 113 Zoomed Video does not send video to the processor of your system, so it is not a method of capturing video signals for editing by your computer. Your WinBook XL3 comes equipped with ZV support via the two PCMCIA slots. In order to take advantage of your ZV port, you will need to purchase a ZV interface card for your system.
  • Page 114 07 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:21 AM Page 7.1 Chapter 7: Upgrading Chapter Seven: Upgrading...
  • Page 115 Memory Since RAM requirements for software programs are constantly increasing, your WinBook XL3 is made to allow for an easy upgrade in system memory with SO-DIMM modules provided by WinBook Corporation. Your WinBook XL3 has two memory slots that allow you to install new memory configurations.
  • Page 116 07 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:21 AM Page 7.3 The chart below shows you some of the possible memory configurations for your WinBook XL3: Module 1 Module 2 16MB None 16MB 16MB 32MB None 32MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 64MB None...
  • Page 117 07 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:21 AM Page 7.4 User’s Manual Figure 7.3: Removing the RAM compartment panel 4. The RAM compartment is located under the panel just above the keyboard. 5. Gently slide the panel forward to loosen it.
  • Page 118 07 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:21 AM Page 7.5 Figure 7.4: Removing the Old Memory Card gently slide it from its edge connector slot. Store the card in the anti-static bag that contains your new card(s). (Figure 7.4) 8. To install the new memory card, hold the card with its gold edge connector toward the edge connector slot of the compartment.
  • Page 119 12. Push the cover down until it is flat and slide it towards the rear of the 13. Slide the end caps back on. 14. Start your computer. The WinBook XL3 should automatically register the slot. When the card is fully inserted, the gold edge connector should not be visible.
  • Page 120 Swappable Drives Hardware and software changes quickly. In order to make it easy for you to expand the capacity of your WinBook XL3, the hard drive in your WinBook XL3 is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading. (Figure 7.7) You should be sure to back up your hard drive before attempting to...
  • Page 121 3. Turn the system over. Figure 7.8: Removing the Compartment Cover CD-ROM that came with your WinBook XL3 if your new drive does not come with an operating system (e.g. Windows 98) already loaded. NOTE: This is the bootable WinBook CD-ROM that came with your system, not the bootable Windows 98 program CD.
  • Page 122 (Figure 7.9) 6. Slide the hard disk drive unit out of the system. (Figure 7.10) 7. The drive is attached to a special bracket that secures it to the WinBook XL3. Remove this bracket from your existing drive. Chapter 7: Upgrading...
  • Page 123 07 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:22 AM Page 7.10 User’s Manual Figure 7.10: Removing the Hard Disk Drive 10. To install the new hard drive, you will need to slide the drive into the bay 11. Secure the drive to the case with the screws.
  • Page 124 CD-ROM that came with your system, not the Windows 98 CD-ROM. The CD-ROM that came with your system has all the proper drivers and information to restore your WinBook XL3 to its original factory configuration. 14. When you first boot up the computer you should run the Create a suspend to disk partition option that you see on the menu.

  • Page 125: Firmware Upgrades

    Other Upgrades (PCMCIA) The easiest way to upgrade the capabilities of your WinBook XL3 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 126: Chapter Eight: Configuring & Maintaining Your System

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  • Page 127: Setup Program

    08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:22 AM Page 8.2 User’s Manual Setup Program Check your WinBook XL3 Help file in the WinBook The Setup program writes information about the equipment, security folder of the Start menu and power management of your computer directly into ROM (Read-Only for the most current BIOS Memory) in the computer’s hardware (it is stored in the computer’s BIOS...
  • Page 128 Power Management Setup: Selecting this item calls up the Power Management Setup menu, which controls the built-in power management features of your WinBook XL3. Your WinBook XL3 uses ACPI power management, which coordinates power management with Windows 98. You should make most power management adjustments in Windows 98 and leave the BIOS settings disabled.
  • Page 129 08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:22 AM Page 8.4 User’s Manual Auto-Detect Hard Disks: Selecting this item causes your system to auto-detect the current hard drive configuration, as well as configuration for your CD-ROM or DVD drive and your LS-120 drive (if present). You can also use the “Auto”...
  • Page 130 You can start the system with either the user password or the supervisor password. If there will be more than one user of this WinBook and you want to limit other users’ access to the BIOS settings, you should consider enabling this password option.

  • Page 131: Standard Cmos Setup Menu

    08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:22 AM Page 8.6 User’s Manual Save Settings and Exit: Selecting this item writes the new information You do not need to exit into the system BIOS and exits the Setup program. You will be prompted to to the Setup program to verify this selection before the information will be stored on the CMOS chip.

  • Page 132: Advanced Cmos Setup Menu

    Floppy Drive A: This item controls the setting for the type of floppy disk drive. If your WinBook XL3 came with a floppy disk drive, you should leave this value at “1.44 MB 3 1/2.” If your unit came with an LS-120 drive, you should leave this item set at “Not Installed.”...
  • Page 133 08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:22 AM Page 8.8 User’s Manual Figure 8.3: The Advanced CMOS Setup Menu Select Display Type BootUp Sequence Boot Mode Floppy Access S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks BootUp Num-Lock Password Check PCI IDE BusMaster PS/2 Device...
  • Page 134 S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks: S.M.A.R.T. is a set of hard disk diagnostics built directly into your hard disk drive. Activating this option will allow the WinBook XL3 to take advantage of these diagnostics. Set this item to “Auto” to have the system detect the presence of a S.M.A.R.T. drive.

  • Page 135: Power Management Menu

    Power Management Menu Your WinBook XL3 has an array of elaborate power management features that will enable you to extend battery life. The WinBook XL3 takes advan- tage of ACPI and power management issues are handled through Windows 98. You should make your changes to Power Management in Windows 98, as explained in Chapter 3.
  • Page 136 BIOS power management, you can use the settings below. You can also use the settings below to establish what Suspend mode will be used by your WinBook XL3. (Figure 8.4) Power Savings Mode: This item allows you to set the level of power management.
  • Page 137 Note: Although most power management issues are handled by Windows 98 via ACPI, you can still use this setting to designate how ACPI will suspend your WinBook XL3. The options are: (Note: This field might be display-only, depending on the setting selected in the Power Savings Mode above.)
  • Page 138 08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:22 AM Page 8.13 Chapter 8: Configuring & Maintaining Your System or set to a specific time increment. (Note: This field might be display-only, depending on the setting selected in the Power Savings Mode above.) RAM to Disk Timeout: If the “Auto”...

  • Page 139: Peripheral Setup Menu

    Battery Low Warning Beep: This item allows you to disable the beeping sound that your WinBook XL3 emits when the battery is low. We recom- mend that you leave this function enabled to help prevent data loss.
  • Page 140 If your IR is activated, you can set the DMA channel address to be used for IR. If you want to learn more about DMAs, check the WinBook XL3 Help file. LPT Port: This item allows you to set the I/O address for the LPT (parallel) port.
  • Page 141 Normal: 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 XL3 and another computer for file transfers. Bi-Directional: This setting allows for information to move equally in both directions.
  • Page 142 08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:23 AM Page 8.17 program which 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. Some viruses are relatively harmless. Many are very destructive and can cause serious data loss.
  • Page 143 08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:23 AM Page 8.18 User’s Manual numberS and letters (and non-alphanumeric characters-such as punctuation marks-where permissible). The password protection available to you includes: BIOS password protection: You can set this password to restrict access to your hard drive at bootup or at entry into the BIOS Setup program.

  • Page 144: Internet Connections

    When conducting business on the Internet, be certain that you are using a secure site before providing sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers. Physical Security You can help protect your WinBook XL3 from theft by taking several steps: • Clearly mark the system with your name and other identifying information.

  • Page 145: System Maintenance

    These drives provide more speed than a traditional backup-only drive. Most such drives can be connected to your WinBook XL3's parallel port or USB port or through a PCMCIA card that provides a SCSI port or other interface port. (Units with an LS-120 drive already have such a large-capacity drive.)

  • Page 146: Software Updates

    Archiving such files will help prevent such mishaps. Software Updates One way to insure the optimal operation of your WinBook XL3 is to be certain that you have the most current software. Manufacturers regularly update and repair programs and drivers.

  • Page 147: Windows 98 Maintenance Wizard

    08 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:23 AM Page 8.22 User’s Manual Windows 98 Maintenance Wizard Your computer will need to be on for the regularly Another way to help keep your system running efficiently is to take scheduled maintenance advantage of the Maintenance Wizard in Windows 98 (Start/Programs/ routines to be completed at the Accessories/ System Tools/Maintenance Wizard).

  • Page 148: 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 XL3. If you work in a dusty environment, you should try to vacuum often to avoid accumulation of dust on internal components.
  • Page 149 Use of your WinBook XL3 at high altitudes (over 10,000 ft.) in the mountains, however, can lower disk drive reliability. Dust accumulation: Try to avoid environments with excessive dust.
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  • Page 151: Troubleshooting

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  • Page 152 • Check that Mute is not enabled. Press [Fn]+[F10] to toggle the • Are the headphones connected? Make sure the cord is plugged into the • Are you using the correct connector? The WinBook XL3’s external an audio CD is detected in the drive. Make sure the CD Player program is running in Windows 98.
  • Page 153 • Check that Mute is not enabled. Press [Fn]+[F10] to toggle the Mute setting. • If you have external speakers or head phones plugged into the WinBook XL3, the built-in speakers are automatically disabled. Try unplugging external speakers or headphones to see if the audio is restored to the built-in speakers.
  • Page 154 9/13/99 8:23 AM Page 9.4 User’s Manual Are you using the correct connector? The WinBook XL3 external speaker connector is compatible with a 3.5mm stereo audio plug. If you are using a different plug, it may not be compatible. • Inspect the cord for wear or damage. Usually you will find this at the •...
  • Page 155 09 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:23 AM Page 9.5 • Double-click on the speaker icon on the taskbar. When the mixer appears, click on Options and then Properties. When the mixer property window appears, click on the radio button beside Recording and then click OK to view the recording mixer.
  • Page 156 ACTIONS: • The computer might not be recognizing the hard drive as the boot • Try rebooting with the WinBook Restore CD provided with your system • Re-install the Windows 98 operating system. Do not do this until you • Your hard drive might get unseated during travel or transport. Make Caps Lock are not activated.
  • Page 157 • CD-ROM does not have the necessary files to properly boot. Try another bootable CD-ROM. • CD is damaged. If this is the Restore CD that came with your WinBook XL3, 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 158 PROBLEM: My CD-ROM/DVD Drive door won’t open. ACTIONS: • Turn the WinBook XL3 on. While the power is ON, press the button on • If the door still will not open, you can manually eject the disk. There is PROBLEM: My music CDs won’t play.
  • Page 159 • Make sure the ATI DVD player software volume has been turned up. See the WinBook XL3 Help file for information about using your DVD player. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 160 • Many programs, such as World Wide Web browsers will store files on • Empty the Recycle Bin. Windows 98 features a Recycle Bin. When • The WinBook XL3 comes equipped with a removable hard drive. If it 9.10 (floppy disk, optical disk, etc.). Many programs save backup files.
  • Page 161 Slide the tab closed to save files on the disk. • Have you formatted the disk? Some new disks are not formatted for use with your WinBook XL3. If your disk is not formatted, or if the disk is formatted for use with another type of computer, Windows 98 will notify you.
  • Page 162 PROBLEM: My LS-120 drive won’t eject its diskette or LS-120 disk. ACTIONS: • Turn the WinBook XL3 on. While the power is ON, press the button • If the disk still will not eject, you can manually eject it. There is a Keyboard PROBLEM: My WinBook XL3’s built-in keyboard doesn’t work.
  • Page 163 XL3 is not working. ACTIONS: • If you plugged the keyboard into the WinBook XL3 after it was turned on, restart the WinBook XL3 with the keyboard plugged in. If restarting doesn’t help, your keyboard may be defective or incompatible with PS/2 or USB specifications.
  • Page 164 09 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:23 AM Page 9.14 User’s Manual 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 dis- PROBLEM: System is not using AC power source when AC adapter is connected.
  • Page 165 Page 9.15 • Check to be certain that the phones are working. • If your WinBook XL3 has an internal modem, open the Control Panel and double-click on the modem icon. Select the proper modem and click on the Properties button to check the settings for modem. If the settings look correct, click on the Diagnostics tab.
  • Page 166 • Although the external and internal pointing devices should work together, 9.16 at the maximum speed allowed by the connection. modem. slots on your WinBook XL3 are not made to accept a Type III card. there may be an unusual incompatibility problem between the external...
  • Page 167 Confirm that you want to save the settings and then hit [Enter]. Wait while the computer restarts. After your WinBook XL3 restarts, the touchpad will not work, but the external device should begin working. If none of the pointing devices are working, you can use the [Alt]+[F4] key combination or the [Start] key to enter the shutdown menu.
  • Page 168 PROBLEM: I plugged an external USB pointing device into the WinBook XL3, but it doesn’t work. ACTIONS: • Restarting the WinBook XL3 will usually solve pointing device problems. • While most USB devices are Plug-and-Play, some USB devices might PROBLEM: My WinBook XL3’s built-in pointing device is not working.
  • Page 169 • Move the pointing device more slowly across the screen. Rapid pointer movement can cause the pointer to sometimes disappear when the WinBook XL3 is using resources to save a file or print a document. Usually the pointer’s characteristics will return to normal after the WinBook XL3 finishes tasks that consume its resources.
  • Page 170 Setup program to be sure that the port is set to either “Auto” or set to a specific address (make sure the address is correct and does not conflict with another device). If the port is disabled, the WinBook XL3 will not communicate with external devices connected to the port.
  • Page 171 To use the port, you must have an unobstructed visual pathway between the WinBook XL3’s serial infrared transceiver and the external device’s serial infrared transceiver. If the line of sight between the transceivers is blocked, communication between the devices will stop.
  • Page 172 Also see that the printer’s communication cable is connected properly to the WinBook XL3’s LPT1 Port and to the back of the printer. illuminates. There is also usually an indicator showing that the printer is “ready”...
  • Page 173 09 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:24 AM Page 9.23 (an enhanced mode) and ECP (another enhanced mode). Check the printer documentation for specific information about the printer’s requirement. If you use EPP mode, make sure that the setting is for the correct version of EPP.
  • Page 174 09 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:24 AM Page 9.24 User’s Manual • You may not have the printer drivers set up properly. See the problem PROBLEM: Special devices that I connect to the Parallel Port do not function properly. ACTIONS: •...

  • Page 175: Tv Out/S-Video Out

    • The TV-out port only directs video output to the receiver. To transmit sound, a cable must also be connected to the audio-out jack on the right side of your WinBook XL3 and to the audio in jacks of the TV receiver. Chapter 9: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 176 09 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:24 AM Page 9.26 User’s Manual USB (Universal Serial Bus) PROBLEM: USB device does not function properly. ACTIONS: • Make sure the USB connection is secure. If you have several • Devices in a chain might need to have their power on to permit the •...
  • Page 177 09 XL3 Manual v.1 9/13/99 8:24 AM Page 9.27 • Interupt the boot process by hitting the [F8] key just after the unit completes the POST (Power On Self-Test). This will bring up a menu asking you how to boot the system. Select “Command Prompt” from the menu and hit enter.

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