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XP5 Chapter 1: Guided Tour_____________________2
XP5 Chapter 2: OnThe Road_____________________18
XP5 Chapter 3: Desktop Connection_______________29
XP5 Chapter 4: Optional Hardware________________35
XP5 Chapter 5: Hardware Upgrades________________40
XP5 Chapter 6: Configuring Your System___________44
XP5 Appendix A: Troubleshooting & Maintenance____53
XP5 Appendix B: Specifications___________________73

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  • Page 1 XP5 Chapter 1: Guided Tour_____________________2 XP5 Chapter 2: OnThe Road_____________________18 XP5 Chapter 3: Desktop Connection_______________29 XP5 Chapter 4: Optional Hardware________________35 XP5 Chapter 5: Hardware Upgrades________________40 XP5 Chapter 6: Configuring Your System___________44 XP5 Appendix A: Troubleshooting & Maintenance____53 XP5 Appendix B: Specifications___________________73...
  • Page 2 In addition to the computer and its AC adapter and power cords, if you purchased a WinBook model with software pre-installed, you will also receive the software disks and manuals. Once you're sure everything's there, go ahead and take a look at the computer.
  • Page 3 * WinBookxp5 notebook computer [NIMH or Lithium Ion battery installed - see note on Pg. 71 AC adapter Power cord PS/2 port duplex adapter This manual PCMCIA Reference Manual Utility floppy disks Additional floppy disks and manuals for sound card and fax modem options, if installed A Walk Around The Block Now that you've got everything unpacked, let's take a quick look at where things are on the exterior of the computer.
  • Page 4 Figure 2: Front-left View Don't plug the notebook in yet! See page 1-7 about preparing the battery first [XP5 1-4]...
  • Page 5 The audio connectors and volume control work with the optional audio card. The fax modem port is covered by a small panel that slides out from the bottom. [XP5 1-5] Figure 4: Rear View The rear ports are covered by a hinged access panel that drops down.
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 regarding the audio card and Chapter 5 about memory and hard disk upgrades. [XP5 1-7] The WinBookxP5 opens like most other notebook computers; there's a hinge at the back edge and a latch at the front. Push in on the latch release bar at the front and raise the top half. The...
  • Page 7 Figure 7: Open View If you have the trackball model of the WinBook, the panel with the TrackPoint bars in this illustration is replaced by the trackball/button assembly shown below. The buttons function as the left and right buttons of a Microsoft-compatible mouse.
  • Page 8 Figure 8: Hardware Controls and indicators [XP5 1-9]...
  • Page 9 [XP5 1-10]...
  • Page 10 [XP5 1-11] The AC Adapter The AC adapter converts the alternating electrical current from your wall outlet to the direct current the computer uses. There is a cord permanently attached to the adapter, with a connector jack that plugs into the computer. A power cord comes with the adapter. One end is designed to plug into the adapter;...
  • Page 11 [XP5 1-12] Ready To Go Now you're ready to start using the computer. This section covers how to charge the battery, use the computer controls, including keyboard commands, and the software configuration.
  • Page 12 The easiest way to do it is just to charge the bat tery first before you use the computer. [XP5 1-13] Hit The Switch Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch to the right. Some icons on the indicator panel will light or flash as the system powers up.
  • Page 13 The TrackPoint has a replaceable rubber cover. You get spares with the computer so you can replace the cover if it wears out or if you want to use a black cover instead of the standard red one.[XP5 1-15] The Keyboard The keyboard has all the standard computer typing and control keys.
  • Page 15 Now you're up and running and you can start using your computer. Let's briefly go over the software that came with your system. If you purchased your WinBook with pre-loaded system software, the hard disk has already been set up and all the software installed. If you purchased a model without pre-loaded system software, refer to the 'Read-me-first"...
  • Page 16 [XP5 1-21] Windows display drivers for your WinBook are already installed and there are also display drivers for various DOS programs installed in subdirectories on the hard disk. Video display drivers are explained in more detail in Chapter 6. You can use PCMCIA cards under Windows, which includes the necessary support software.
  • Page 17 [XP5 1-23] XP5 Chapter 2...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: On The Road

    The battery gauge will show full when you first turn on the computer after having charged the battery. [XP5 2-1] Normally, you should try to charge the battery when you aren't using the computer. When you use the computer with the AC adapter, the battery charges automatically.
  • Page 19 The WinBook has a power management scheme that, if used effectively, will greatly increase the amount of operating time you can expect from one charge.

  • Page 20: Power Management

    Setting Up Power Management The WinBook uses power management software permanently stored in the computer to conserve power in a variety of ways. You use Page 2, Power Management Setup, of the system Setup program to set up the power management features. We'll explain how to use Page 2 in this section.
  • Page 21 There are sixteen items in the Power Management screen. We'll explain them here in order, then talk about how to configure the options to produce either more power savings or faster performance. For average users, the WinBook default power management settings should provide a good trade-off between snappy performance and long battery life.
  • Page 22 "02 minutes." You can change the interval in one minute increments. You can also disable this feature. [XP5 2-8] Sleep mode shuts the CPU down to its minimum power consumption state, where it consumes almost no power. The CPU will resume full speed operation as soon as any system activity takes place.
  • Page 23 Note that this takes time - how long is determined by the amount of RAM memory you have in your WinBook. After the data is stored on disk, the computer will automatically turn itself off. You can...
  • Page 24 This sets the interval of inactivity after which the optional audio card will enter low-power mode. The default setting is "02 minutes." You can [XP5 2-12] change the interval in one-minute increments. You can also disable this feature. Normally you will want to use this, but you could possibly experience audio problems with some games and multimedia programs under Windows and DOS.
  • Page 25 If you have set the computer to suspend to the hard disk, you won't be able to return to the active system state without first completely suspend- [XP5 2-14] ing to disk and then restoring. Restoring the active system state is very disk-intensive and could use up the battery before the system fully restores.
  • Page 26 While your WinBook computer is sturdily constructed, it wasn't designed to travel around by itself. WinBook offers a range of carrying case options for your computer. It is a good idea to always transport your WinBook in a case. If you don't use one of WinBook's cases, make sure to put the computer in a safe transport container - which might or might not be your briefcase, depending on its design and contents.
  • Page 27 If you are careful to avoid the things most likely to cause trouble, you are much less likely to experience problems with your WinBook. Liquids - Computers don't like them. They don't get thirsty, so don't give them anything to drink.
  • Page 28 Except for PCMCIA cards and the AC adapter, never connect or disconnect anything from your WinBook while it is turned on or is in the Suspend-to-RAM state. You may get away with it once in a while, but unless Russian Roulette is your favorite parlor game, err on the side of caution and you won't have to pay for it.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Desktop Connections

    [XP5 3-1] Connecting Common Peripherals When you use your WinBook at an office or at home you may want to take advantage of the option to use desktop peripherals. Doing this has two advantages. You may find that a desktop keyboard and monitor are more comfortable for extended use for some kinds of work.
  • Page 30 Turn the power to both the computer and the peripheral device off before you connect them. [XP5 3-2] Connecting A Printer You will most likely use at least a printer with your notebook. You may even have purchased a portable model to take along with the computer.
  • Page 31 LCD and the external monitor. There are some display limitations in this mode. See the "Video Display Drivers" section at the end of Chapter Six for more information. [XP5 3-5] An external monitor will work in standard resolution (640x480xl6 color VGA mode) in DOS mode without using a video driver, but you must have a video driver for Windows installed in order for Windows to run.
  • Page 32 Using The PS/2 Adapter If you want to connect both an extended PS / 2 keyboard and a PS / 2 mouse to your WinBook, you must use the duplex adapter supplied with the computer. The adapter has two PS / 2 jacks on...
  • Page 33 [XP5 3-9] The Optional Docking Station The WinBookXP5 is compatible with the WinBook XP series docking station models D3 and D3i. These docking stations provide a number of expansion capabilities. They have space for two half-height 5 1/4' devices and there are two 16-bit ISA expansion slots in the docking station.
  • Page 34 ECP significantly speeds up transfers to one-way parallel devices such as printers. EPP accelerates two-way transfers such as when using pocket LAN adapters or scanners. The WinBookXP5 also has high performance 16550 serial ports, which provide superior performance, especially within Windows. [XP5 3-11] XP5 Chapter 4...

  • Page 35: Optional Hardware

    The fax modem installs in a small compartment at the left rear corner of the computer. If you got your WinBook with it installed, there will be a standard telephone jack at that corner. If you buy the fax modem later, you can install it yourself using the instructions that come with the hardware.
  • Page 36 We install the software for you when you order the audio card with your WinBook, so if the card is already installed in your system, you'll find the software for it installed and configured on your hard disk.
  • Page 37 Older software may ask for setup parameters at installation. For these programs, select "SoundBlasterTM" with port settings at 220, IRQ set to 7, and DMA channel set to 1. [XP5 4-4] Connecting Audio Equipment The microphone and line-in ports on the WinBookXP5 only function when the Stereo Audio Card is installed.
  • Page 38 You can check the status of a resident card via the PCMCIA section of the Control Panel. Click on the panel's PCMCIA icon to bring up the status screen. The PCMCIA Card Reference Manual that comes with your High speed modem cards computer explains in detail how to set up your WinBook to use PC Cards.
  • Page 39 Figure 20: PC Card Compartment [XP5 4-7] XP5 Chapter 5...

  • Page 40: Hardware Upgrades

    Hardware Upgrades In Chapter Four we described options you can buy when you get your WinBook or install yourself. This chapter covers the upgrades you can get for your WinBook. These options are also available when you buy the computer, so you may already have some. If you didn't opt for any of them at the outset or you want to upgrade further, contact the number listed on the "Read-me-...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    The system will automatically reconfigure itself for the additional memory. If you check in the Setup program, you should see that the extended memory total listed on Page 1 has increased. [XP5 5-2] Figure 21: installing a Memory Upgrade Replacing The Hard Disk Drive If you decide you need more storage space, you can get a hard disk drive with more storage capacity.
  • Page 42 You will then need to prepare the hard disk for use if it has not already been formatted, and then install whatever software you plan to use, such as DOS, Windows and application software. Refer to your software documentation for instructions on how to do this. [XP5 5-4]...
  • Page 43 Figure 22: Installing an Alternate Hard Disk Drive XP5 Chapter 6...

  • Page 44: Chapter 6: Configuring Your System

    The field for the currently selected item will be highlighted. You can select the field option you want by using the plus and minus keys to change the displayed entry to another option. [XP5 6-1] The 'Esc' (Escape) key brings up a menu with a list of F-key commands, the commands displayed are: Esc	Goes back to Setup...
  • Page 45 [XP5 6-2] System Time & System DateYou can set the correct date and time in the "System Time" and "System Date"...
  • Page 46 "A:, C:" setting. Password The Password feature allows you to password protect access to WinBook. When you set a password in this field, the computer will not complete the boot process without the password, effectively preventing unauthorized access.
  • Page 47 [XP5 6-6] Page 2: Power Management Setup - Control Central Page 2 of the Setup program is for the power management features. You can disable all the features together, enable power management and adjust the features individually, or load a default set by loading all the BIOS defaults with the F5 command.
  • Page 48 Note:Disabling the PS/2 pointing device disables both internal and external PS/2 devices. [XP5 6-8] Internal Audio & Audio IRQ If you have an optional audio card, you must set "Internal Audio" to "Enabled." You can use the default IRQ setting of IRQ 7 for the audio card, or you can select IRQ 5 instead.
  • Page 49 PS/ 2 port. The default setting is "Enabled." If you disable this setting none of them will work. [XP5 6-9] HDD Block mode HDD Block Mode accelerates disk transfers. A performance improvement is especially noticeable with applications that utilize the multiple sector transfers for reading and writing large files.
  • Page 50 2.Find the 'Display' icon double-click on it to run the Display Properties control panel. Click on the 'Settings' tab so that the display options appears. [XP5 6-12] The Display Properties control panel has sections to set the number of colors, screen size, system font size and to change the display driver.
  • Page 51 [XP5 6-17] DOS-Mode Display Drivers High resolution display drivers for a number of DOS programs also come with your WinBook. The DOS-mode display drivers are on the display driver floppy disk which comes with your...
  • Page 52 WinBook. If you have a system with pre-loaded software, they are also on your hard disk in the DRIVERS directory. If you are not using any of the supported DOS applications, you can delete the drivers from your hard disk. If you need them later, you can install the drivers from the floppy disk.

  • Page 53: Appendix A: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    4. Problem:System prompts for password at boot time. Action:Boot password has been enabled, type in password to continue. If you have lost the password, call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read- Me-First" sheet. Message indicates missing operating system.
  • Page 54 6. Problem:Computer cannot locate startup device. Action:Enter setup and make sure the boot devices are active. If problem persists, call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook 'Read-Me- First" sheet. 8. Problem:Computer does not come on when power switch is pressed.
  • Page 55 2. Problem: There is a blank display, no beeps were heard, and the LCD indicator panel is active. Action: Make sure the WinBook power switch is turned on. If using battery power, make sure battery is charged. If using AC power, see that AC power indicator is on. Unplug all external connections except for the AC power and try again.
  • Page 56 A) Check to be sure memory expansion card is correctly installed; [XP5 A-5] Display problems If you are using a docking station, unplug WinBook from dock and try again. If failure persists, call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me-First"...
  • Page 57 If a new hard drive has been installed, remove it and insert old one. When using LCD display, be sure S / W has correct driver (VGA) installed. If failure persists, call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me-First" sheet.
  • Page 58 1. Problem: Internal keyboard keys are not working or are only working intermittently. Action:If an external keyboard is plugged in, remove it. If problem persists, call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me- First" sheet. 2. Problem:External keyboard is not working.
  • Page 59 B)Enable large cursor or mouse trails options. Internal trackball operation is intermittent. Trackball may be dirty. Clean trackball according to instructions at end of this chapter. If problem persists, Call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me-First" sheet. Communication Port Problems 1.
  • Page 60 [XP5 A-10] 2. Problem:Internal modem not functional. Action:Port is not enabled: Refer to Modem Installation Guide for more details. Printer Port Problems 1. Problem: External parallel port or printer is not working. Action:Port is not enabled: Incorrect cable, purchase correct cable.
  • Page 61 "enabler". Consult card documentation or manufacturer to see if this is necessary. WinBook audio volume turned all the way down: Turn up volume sufficient to hear beep tones. [XP5 A-12] PC Card Sound Effects are disabled: Open 'PC Card' in the Control Panel.
  • Page 62 PCMCIA events audio notification disabled in driver: Consult WinBook PCMCIA guide on how enable PC Card sounds in DOS. Either the card or the WinBook slot is defective. Call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me-First" sheet. [XP5 A-14] 4.
  • Page 63 Card not recognized by DOS PCMCIA drivers or not found in PC Card database files: Consult WinBook PCMCIA guide on how to create or modify a new card library file. Either the card or the WinBook slot is defective. Call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "ReadMe-First"...
  • Page 64 Battery pack is defective, call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me- First" sheet for details on ordering a replacement battery.
  • Page 65 There is no partition for suspending to disk, or the partition is too small to suspend to disk. Use the PHDisk utility (on the WinBook support floppy disk) to check for the presence of a disk partition. If you don't find one, or the partition is corrupted, refer to page B-18 for information on using PHDisk.
  • Page 66 Battery pack is defective, call the service number listed on your "Read-Me-First" sheet for details on ordering a replacement battery. The battery charge circuit inside the WinBook is defective. Call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me-First" sheet.
  • Page 67 "Press Fl to continue," or "Press F2 to enter setup," displays. The system pauses until you press Fl or F2. The following section lists the messages that may appear while booting up the WinBook. Where applicable, possible solutions are included.
  • Page 68 Message:Keyboard controller clock line or data line failure Description:The keyboard failed the self-test command. Action:Unplug external keyboard, if installed. Call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me-First" sheet. Message:Keyboard controller stuck key failure Description:Press 'Fl' to continue. Action: o Check to see if a key has actually become stuck.
  • Page 69 If the problem persists call the Technical Support number listed on the WinBook "Read-Me- First" sheet. Message:Pointing device failure Description:The pointing device does not respond during the poweron self test. Action:If external PS/ 2 device is plugged in, unplug it. o Try re- installing the pointing device software.
  • Page 70 [XP5 A-26] Care & Maintenance There are a few things you can do to help insure that your WinBook provides you with trouble- free service for an extended period. The computer is designed so that most of the vital components are protected from external contamination. The main things you should do are to keep the exterior of the computer clean and free from accumulated dust and dirt, and protect it from electrical and physical shock hazards.
  • Page 71 The hinged panel that covers the drive opening will keep out most dust and dirt as long as it is completely closed. The thing you need to be more careful of is the floppy disks themselves. It won't matter if the panel keeps dust out if you put dirty disks in the drive. PCMCIA Card Compartment Always keep the compartment door shut when you aren't using any cards.
  • Page 72 XP5 Apendix B...

  • Page 73: Hardware Specifications

    Width DepthHeight Color STN292mm (11.68") 220mm (8.66")51mm (2") Color TFT292mm (11.68") 220mm (8.66")51 mm (2") AC Adapter36mm60mm20mm Weight PoundsKilograms WinBook & Battery6.12.7 AC Adapter & Power Cord0.80.367 Intel Pentium P54C, 75MHZ, 9OMHz, 10OMHz or 12OMHz L2 Cache Options (64-bit bus, 3.3V SRAM)
  • Page 74 C&T 65545 controller with graphics acceleration VESA local bus interface 1MB Video CRT output resolutions up to 1024x768x256 colors HiColor modes at 64Ox480 and 8OOx6OO resolutions Phoenix Notebook Miser BIOS, 128KB Flash ROM B - 2 Baftery Removable pack consisting of either: Ten 2500ma / h NIMH cells, total capacity of 30 W / hr Nine 1250ma / h Lithium Ion cells, total capacity of 40.5 W / hr Example Lithium Ion Battery Capacity...

  • Page 75: Pointing Device

    Response Time160ms35ms Pixel Pitch0.33 x 0.318mm0.33 x 0.3mm Contrast Ratio2050 Brightness70 cd /M270 cd /M2 Optional fast transfer and block mode support Internal 3.5" high density drive (1.44MB) 2 Type I 2 Type II 1 Type III Adapter 90-264 V, 47-63 Hz, two-wire AC input cable Output: 37W (1.85A max.) LED indicator: Power on Pointing Device...
  • Page 76 Composite 14.4K bps Send/Receive Fax, 14.4K bps data modem, including voice capability B - 5 Ports IO Port Assignments: Device Address Fixed Disk1FO - lF8 Audio220 - 22F Parallel Printer Port 2278 - 27F Serial Port 22F8 - 2FF Parallel Printer Port 1378 - 37F Serial Port 1 3F8 - 3FF PCMCIA 3EO - 3El App(Rnd@K B.- Sp(Bdflcalgons...
  • Page 77 3ECP Support 4[Cascade] 5Available 6Available 7Available B - 7 IRQ Assignment5: InterruptFunction IRQ 0System Timer IRQ 1Keyboard IRQ 2[Cascade] IRQ 3COM2, COM 4 IRQ 4COM1, COM 3 IRQ 5Parallel Printer Port 2 (Optional Audio) IRQ 6Floppy Disk IRQ 7Parallel Printer Port I (Optional Audio) IRQ 8Clock/Calendar IRQ 9Cascaded to INT OAH (IRQ 2) IRQ 10Available...

  • Page 78: Environmental Specifications

    IRQ 14Fixed Disk Controller IRQ 15Available (Used for Docking Station CD-ROM) B - 8 Port Descriptions Parallel:EPP, ECP support Serial: Dual 16550 UARTS PS / 2: Keyboard / Mouse combination port VGA: supports up to 1024x768x256 color Audio Line In: Microphone Speaker Line out: Self-amplified speakers, or Headphones Microphone: Built-in High quality internal speaker with volume control...

  • Page 79: The Typewriter Keys

    Non-operating: -200 - 30,000 ft (-65.6 - 9840 m) Operating:2G, llms, half sine Operating:.25G 5 - 500 Hz, 1 / 2 oct. / min sweep, 1 hr duration Non-operating: 1G 5 - 500 Hz, I hr duration 35dB max at 1 meter The typewriter keys are arranged in a standard typewriter layout.

  • Page 80: The Function Keys

    The Function Keys There are 12 dedicated function keys located across the top edge of the keyboard. They are labeled Fl to F12. These keys are used in many different ways, depending on the operating system and software in use. They are also programmable. See your operating system and software user's manuals for detailed information.
  • Page 81 This command toggles the display between Normal and Reverse modes in text mode. In most cases you will probably want to leave it on Normal. Command is active under DOS and Windows. This command sets the active display. The options are the LCD or a CRT monitor. Command is active under DOS and Windows.
  • Page 82 B - 15 These include arrow keys, page keys, Ins, Del. These cursor control keys move the cursor in the direction indicated. They are also available as Fn key combinations: 'Fn'+'8'- up 'Fn'+'U'- left 'Fn'+'O'- right 'Fn'+'K'- down Home, End, PgUp (Page Up) & PgDn (Page Down) They are also available as Fn key combinations: 'Fn'+'7'- Home 'Fn'+'J'- End...

  • Page 83: Embedded Numeric Keypad

    As noted earlier, all pre-loaded drives come with a Suspend-To-Disk Your WinBook comes with apartition large enough for a system with 16MB of memory. If you install 16MB Suspend-to-Disk partition.more than 16MB in your system you must increase the size of the dedicated partition.
  • Page 84 'Alt' + 'F4' to save the new configuration. 4.Place XP5 Support floppy disk in drive and reboot from Drive A: Shut down Windows to the DOS command line then hold down the 'Ctrl' and 'Alt' keys and type 'Del' to reboot the computer and boot from the floppy disk in Drive A:.
  • Page 85 combination to bring up the 7.Use FDisk to partition the rest of the hard diskSetup program. Reboot the computer as before. The system will reboot to the A:Don't enter Setup from Windows prompt.or a Windows DOS session. Type "FDISK" and 'Enter'to run the standard FDISK disk partition- ing program.
  • Page 86 go to the next step. If there is automatically detects if theproblem, try repeating steps 5 through Suspend-to-Disk partition exists12.Restore your hard disk from the backup you made. and if it is big enough. if there is no partition or it is too small the BIOS will not allow you to select To make sure that you are not using any power at all after you have the Suspend-to-Disk option.

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